Engineering Assistant
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Occupation TypeEngineering technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£42,500
(£21.79 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
About Us
At Dandara, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where innovation, integrity, employee voice and customer focus thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, driving meaningful change and helping to build vibrant communities.
Role Overview
The Engineering Assistant will support the Engineering team in delivering Dandara’s residential developments by assisting with engineering approvals, Health & Safety documentation, and the progression of site adoptions. This role provides exposure to all stages of the engineering process and is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in civil engineering within a leading housebuilder.
What You Will Do
What you will have
At Dandara, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where innovation, integrity, employee voice and customer focus thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, driving meaningful change and helping to build vibrant communities.
Role Overview
The Engineering Assistant will support the Engineering team in delivering Dandara’s residential developments by assisting with engineering approvals, Health & Safety documentation, and the progression of site adoptions. This role provides exposure to all stages of the engineering process and is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in civil engineering within a leading housebuilder.
What You Will Do
- Assist in obtaining Section 38, Section 104, and Section 278 approvals, including the preparation and submission of documentation
- Support the progression and adoption of sites, liaising with local authorities, water companies, and consultants
- Assist in collating and maintaining Health & Safety files in line with LA requirements
- Support road space booking applications and coordination with highway authorities
- Liaise with external consultants, statutory bodies, and utility providers to track progress and resolve queries
- Maintain trackers and records for approvals, adoptions, and engineering information
- Assist with the coordination, review, and issue of engineering drawings and technical information
- Support site teams with engineering-related queries
- Attend meetings as required and assist with actions and follow-ups
What you will have
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
- Experienced with AutoCAD
- HNC/HND, degree (or working towards) in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Knowledge or experience of S38, S104, and S278 processes
- Familiarity with Health & Safety documentation and CDM requirements
Our Eastern region is growing fast and as the region grows, so too will your role — offering a pathway into management within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business.
- £Competitive salary subject to experience
- Competitive bonus scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
- Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
- Health Assured Wisdom App
- Competitive parental leave
- 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
- Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership
Founded in 1988 on the Isle of Man, Dandara is the Housebuilding division of Dandara Group. It has been creating beautiful homes for over 30 years, providing our customers with an exceptional level of service all the way through the process. It’s part of the reason why we are one of the UK’s most respected private housebuilders, with our portfolio now stretching across the nation.