Engineer

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Engineer

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to the key responsibilities below.

Applicants will need to demonstrate an understanding of the Section 38/278 and 104 Process along with a good level of engineering knowledge, including a working knowledge of NHBC Standards and service infrastructure requirements.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage the adoption process and chair the required meetings with the relevant authorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the Head of Engineering and other departments; commission and manage surveys, reports, pre-construction information, and risk management processes.

  • Review and check design solutions for roads, sewers, drainage, and levels to ensure cost-effective, practical outcomes compliant with planning, building regulations, and NHBC/LABC standards; identify value engineering opportunities.

  • Coordinate and administer utility disconnections, diversions, new mains and service connections, final surfacing, and related quotations; manage S38/278 and S104 agreements, adoptions, bonds, and POS transfers.

  • Liaise with authorities, consultants, and subcontractors to arrange inspections, progress adoptions, and ensure all works meet drawings, specifications, safety practices, and legislation.

  • Manage site fees and budgets; assist with service quotations; monitor and maintain the design programme to ensure timely delivery.

  • Oversee the transfer of landscaped areas, play spaces, and communal assets to management companies, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

    • What you will bring

  • Further education in construction or engineering; proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and adapt to changing priorities.

  • Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive with strong problem-solving abilities; capable of working independently and collaboratively.

  • Approachable, hands-on attitude with a commitment to the company’s core values of Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, and Passion.

  • Full UK driving licence.

    • What you get in return

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
  • Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme in Summer 2025).
  • 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Group Life Assurance.
  • Group Income Protection Scheme.
  • Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
  • Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.

    • Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter to cv@allison-homes.com by the closing date of 5th September 2025.

    This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.

    Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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    Location:
    Peterborough
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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