Senior Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Senior Engineer

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + 10% performance bonus + regional allowance

Working location: Northampton/Sheffield area / Homebased

Employment type: full time, permanent

Job summary:

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to play a key role in assessing complex building projects and ensuring compliance with building regulations and standards. This is a great opportunity to work on high-quality projects in a positive, collaborative environment. As part of our supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills with positive work-life balance in this role.

What you’ll be doing

As a Technical Operations Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers and surveyors, responsible for assessing Building Control and warranty applications across a wide variety of residential and mixed-use schemes.

You’ll provide professional engineering risk management advice on civil, structural, and geotechnical issues related to properties covered by NHBC warranties. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with developers, architects, and builders, offering site support, conducting forensic investigations, liaising with customers, and providing repair solutions for Buildmark claims. This role combines technical expertise with client-focused service, making a significant impact on the industry.

• Checking submitted site investigation reports, drawings, specifications, structural calculations, and design details for compliance with Building Regulations and warranty standards.
• Negotiating with developers, builders, and their professional advisors to ensure proposals are satisfactory in relation to Building Control, warranty, and land quality and comply with relevant regulations/NHBC Standards.
• On live claims, undertaking/arranging forensic investigations, reporting on findings, preparing solutions for remedial work schemes, issuing and reviewing tenders, assessing costs, and undertaking site inspections.

What we’re looking for

• Has, or is working towards, Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution, e.g., ICE/IStructE.
• Substantial relevant experience working in building/construction and a great understanding of the new housing and commercial sectors.
• Broad range of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of superstructure, foundation, and geotechnical design with regard to building structures with a proven track record.
• Excellent communication skills are key, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to present information to a variety of stakeholders, including homeowners with claims.
• Is excited by a varied and challenging role and demonstrates a drive for excellence and a strong team player.
• Requires a full driving license.

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.