Design Engineer

  • Division
    Manchester
  • Vacancy Type
    Fixed Term (Barratt Payroll)
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

The Technical team is involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation. This team is also responsible for exploring all solutions and researching the best materials, at the best cost.

In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation

Most of the people in this team have an architectural, planning or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be working within our Engineering Team and be responsible for undertaking the design of infrastructure and groundwork’s packages for residential developments.

 You will be expected to:

  • Procure service records and enquiries for new developments,
  • Undertake In-House Road and Sewer designs for new estate roads and Infrastructure.
  • Prepare Groundwork pack designs for tender and construction issue.
  • Undertake Drainage, Foundation and Levels appraisals to support land bids.
  • Secure S38, S104, S185 & S278 legal agreements to suit the development programme.
  • Obtain designs for foundations and where necessary have input into securing structural
  • designs for superstructure components
  • Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of any Consultant’s designs to ensure that
  • proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering
  • Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to seek the discharge of
  • building regulations and planning conditions.
  • Support our Site Engineers and Site Managers by responding to site technical queries.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

  • Individual who is educated to HNC/HND level in an Engineering related discipline with a
  • minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
  • 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 met.
  • Individual who is computer literate. Experience of design software packages such as
  • XPSite3D and Info-drainage is desirable although not essential.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • 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
Division: Manchester
Location: North West
Time Type: Full Time
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 17 December 2025
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Any questions?

Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Manchester

We’re proud to create homes that are built to last and help bring to life a brighter future for modern families.

Whether it is homes focused on first time buyers, or those aimed towards customers taking the next step in their homeownership journey, we provide award winning quality and innovative design.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

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Where you’ll be
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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Design Engineer

  • Division
    Manchester
  • Vacancy Type
    Fixed Term (Barratt Payroll)
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive