Divisional Engineer

Atkins Search · York, Yorkshire

Divisional Engineer at Atkins Search, based in York, Yorkshire, paying £55,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location
York, Yorkshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
30 Aug 2026
Sector
Groundworker

About 7% above the going rate for groundworker

Reference 56dda58a09286a270efa9a67207e2d822dd58ff2

About the role

OVERVIEW

Are you a Site / Technical Engineer and looking for your next Career move?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Engineer who comes from a Residential / New Build background, that has exposure with working closely with Design & Technical Consultant who will be responsible for overseeing infrastructure & groundwork packages.

CLIENT

Our client is a well known residential housebuilder who have built hundreds of thousands of homes throughout the UK, who offer a superb training programme, 5 star service and pride themselves on quality.

ROLE: Site / Technical Engineer

As a Site / Technical Engineer you will working alongside the Design and Technical teams who are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.

You will be reporting to the Engineering Manager or Technical Director, and will be responsible for overseeing the design of infrastructure and groundwork’s packages for residential developments.

Key responsibilities for the Site / Technical Engineer

To procure services records and enquiries for new developments, including responsibility for timely payment for new services infrastructure to support build programmes.
To oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineer’s responsible for providing designs for all external works including foundation solutions, new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 agreements.
Secure adoption agreements; S38, S104 and S278 in a timely manner, to suit the development programme and ensuring bons are put in place, reduced and extinguished in a timely fashion.
Have input into securing structural designs for superstructure components.
To maintain a continuous process of evaluation / peer review of Consultant’s designs to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering and statutory compliance.
Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to seek the discharge of building regulations and planning conditions
PERSON

Educated to HNC/HND level in an Engineering related discipline.
Previous experience in a design related environment, preferably with Civil or Structural Consulting Engineers.
Ability to confidently handle negotiations with external bodies, including sewerage undertakers and highway authorities.
Ability to co-ordinate with all members of the design team to ensure programmes are achieved.
Computer literate, experience of design software packages such as Autodesk product set. PDS or Mircodrainage experience desirable although not essential.
RENUMERATION

Salary is competitive – up to £55k + Car / Car Allowance
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
Company Car or Cash Allowance
Annual Medical Health Assessment
26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
Choice of Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Apply Now. Site Engineer / Technical Engineer

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Reference: 56dda58a09286a270efa9a67207e2d822dd58ff2 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search

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