Development Engineer
Development Engineer – Residential Housing
📍 North West | 💷 Up to £65,000 all-in + 45ppm mileage + bonus (20%–70% of salary)
📣 Exclusive Opportunity via Sourced Recruitment
Sourced Recruitment is proud to be representing a high-growth, forward-thinking housebuilder with a reputation for quality and delivery. Our client is now looking to appoint a skilled Development Engineer to play a key role in managing and coordinating the technical side of residential developments—from feasibility to final delivery.
This is a landmark hire. You'll be the first in-house appointment within their Engineering team—previously, all engineering input has been outsourced. As such, you'll be the technical cornerstone of future developments and will play a huge part in shaping the company's engineering function from the ground up. This brings with it an exceptional career path toward Engineering Manager as the business continues to grow.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
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Acting as the technical lynchpin between internal teams and external consultants
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Preparing site viability reports in line with current regulations
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Managing the timely delivery of accurate engineering drawings and technical info
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Overseeing statutory approvals for engineering design and ground investigation
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Attending meetings with planners, highways, and utility companies to ensure aligned requirements
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Supporting site teams with technical advice and design solutions throughout the build process
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Championing continuous improvement and innovation in design and delivery
👷♂️ What We’re Looking For
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A background in engineering/technical roles within UK residential development
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Experience preparing engineering schedules, AutoCAD knowledge preferred
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Confident communicator, proactive problem-solver, and a detail-focused mindset
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Able to work closely with Build Partners, internal teams, and Local Authorities
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Commercially aware with a hands-on approach to getting projects over the line
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Ambition to grow into a leadership role within the engineering function
💰 Package & Perks
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Up to £65,000 all-in salary (experience-dependent)
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Bonus scheme based on company performance – historically paid between 20% and 70% of base salary
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45p per mile mileage allowance
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Excellent career progression toward Engineering Manager
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Great autonomy, strong leadership support, and real opportunity to shape your role
🚀 Why Now?
Our client is scaling rapidly and has a strong pipeline of sites ready to go. With this being their first internal engineering hire, it's a unique chance to take real ownership, drive change, and carve out a long-term career path in a business that’s committed to investing in its people.
Interested or know someone great for the role?
Get in touch with James Unwin at Sourced Recruitment for a confidential chat:
💷 Referral Bonus Alert – If you recommend someone we place in this role, we’ll say thank you with £250* (terms and conditions apply)