Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer
£65,000 - £70,000 + £6K Car allowance + 26 days holiday + bonus + Early finish on a Friday
Chester

Commutable from: Ewloe, Wirral, Wrexham, Flint, Ellesmere Port, Northwich

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Development Engineer to join an award-winning residential developer with a strong reputation for quality and a clear 5 year growth plan. You'll play a key role within a close-knit technical team, influencing projects from early design through to delivery.

This role will suit an experienced Development Engineer or an ambitious Engineer ready to step up, looking for more influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. You'll be joining a business where you're not just a number, with real opportunity to shape projects and progress into management.

The business is a well-established housebuilder delivering high-quality residential developments across Cheshire and North Wales. With nearly a century of history and a strong pipeline of work, they are targeting significant growth over the next five years. Projects are traditional-build housing schemes, supported by a strong pre-development pipeline and consistent land investment.

You'll oversee engineering design and coordination across multiple residential developments, ensuring projects are technically compliant, cost-effective, and delivered efficiently. You'll work closely with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone with a housebuilding background who is technically strong, proactive, and keen to progress. You'll be comfortable managing multiple projects while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

With clear plans for growth and succession, this role offers a defined pathway into Engineering Management. You'll benefit from a supportive environment, long-term stability, and the opportunity to develop your career within a respected and expanding business.

The role
* Overseeing drainage, highways, and earthworks design across developments
* Managing and coordinating external consultants and technical submissions
* Supporting planning applications and ensuring regulatory compliance
* Resolving technical issues during construction and liaising with authorities

The person
* Experience as a Development Engineer or Senior Engineer within housebuilding
* Strong knowledge of technical approvals, adoptions, and infrastructure design
* Proficient in AutoCAD with a solid understanding of engineering design principles
* Relevant qualification (HNC / Degree) and a proactive, career-driven mindset