Design Engineer

  • Knightwood Associates
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Oct 22, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

A Design Engineer is required for an award winning house builder who are dedicated to creating beautiful homes in the East of England, East Midlands and the South West. They deliver high quality, affordable homes which enrich the communities they serve. Their homes last in value and contribute to thriving neighbourhoods across the regions.


Design Manager Key Responsibilities:

  • General engineering support to the Head of Engineering and the Commercial, Land, Sales and Build departments.
  • Commission site surveys and reports from external consultants and the design team.
  • Attend and contribute to design team, engineering, pre-start and site progress meetings as required for each development.
  • Review and check design solutions for road sewers, drainage and proposed levels etc. for technical approval submissions and procurement packages.
  • Aid with checking of Roads & Sewers enquiries and payments.
  • The co-ordination and administration of utility service disconnections and the diversion of existing utility apparatus.
  • The co-ordination and administration of the new utility mains and services connections designs and quotations.
  • The co-ordination and administration of final surfacing visits on the development.
  • The co-ordination and administration of S38/278 and S104 legal agreements and sewer requisitions.
  • Secure S38/278 roads and S104 sewers adoptions where
  • Assist in obtaining services quotations and designs and providing the required information to enable quotation and design.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

  • Degree or equivalent in experience in construction or engineering-related disciplines.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
  • Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Holder of a full UK driving licence.