Engineer / Senior Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Engineer / Senior Engineer

Salary: £43,700 to £65,000 (depending on experience) + 6-10% performance bonus + regional allowance (up to £7,500)

Working location: Homebased

Employment type: full time/part-time, permanent

*Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or something in between, we’d love to make it work.*

Job summary:

Are you passionate about building engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry? NHBC is seeking motivated professionals to manage and support Peer Group 1-3 builders, ensuring high standards in building quality, safety, and compliance.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in managing technical and regulatory risks across NHBC’s warranty and building control services, ensuring compliance with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations and service level requirements.

• Manage your own workload and allocated tasks to ensure service levels and quality standards are met.
• Provide technical advice and support on the assessment of designs for compliance with Building Regulations and warranty standards.
• Review and resolve engineering-related issues in design submissions.
• Liaise and negotiate with developers, builders and professional advisors to achieve satisfactory and compliant proposals.
• Support inspection teams with expert advice on complex or high-risk construction elements.
• Prepare and review technical reports for builders and professional advisors to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Opportunity to support the Building Safety Regulator on HRB’s through our framework agreement

What we’re looking for

• Experience of building/construction industry with knowledge of the housing and commercial sectors.
• IT literate with the ability to use a range of software programs.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written with appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with the minimum of supervision, in line with established policies and procedures.
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of all aspects of superstructure, foundation and geotechnical design with regard to building structures.
• Knowledge of environmental issues
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Full driving licence.
• Working towards Chartered status.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.