Senior Engineer

Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established house builder in their search for a Senior Engineer to join their high-performing Technical team in Teesside. This is a key role within the business, offering the chance to shape engineering delivery across multiple residential developments while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

About the Role

As Senior Engineer, you’ll oversee the Engineering function on a number of developments, ensuring that technical tasks are prioritised and delivered efficiently, accurately, and within budget. You’ll act as a central point of contact for engineering advice across the business, supporting site teams and senior stakeholders with timely, cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver engineering information in a clear, concise, and commercially aware format

* Liaise with internal departments, regulators, consultants, and subcontractors

* Manage key systems including NHBC Bonds and ensure compliance across developments

* Provide strategic engineering input at Area and Regional level

* Oversee technical advice on ground investigations, contamination, infrastructure design, foundations, external works, utilities, and agency coordination

About You

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced engineer who brings:

* MICE accreditation or equivalent professional qualification

* Proven experience working as an engineer within residential house building

* A strong track record of performance and technical leadership

* Expertise across ground conditions, infrastructure, utilities, and regulatory liaison

* Confident decision-making and the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams

What’s on Offer

* Competitive basic salary from 50,000 to 60,00 – based upon relevant experience

* 15% performance bonus opportunity

* Company car or £5,500 car allowance

* 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off

* A supportive team environment with genuine career progression

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To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion