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Herrera Homes

Development Engineer

Chorley

Sector:

Technical & Engineering

Location:

Lancashire

Sector Type:

Open Market / Private Sale

Salary Range:

Updated:

Job Reference:

£41k - £60k

12 August 2026

158

Positions:

1

Status:

Vacancy Live

My name is John Kirkham and I am the Director of Herrera Homes. I am acting on behalf of the client, so if you want to contact me directly please don't hesitate to get in touch. If you want to apply for this position, just make a note of the job reference above and upload your CV.

An independent housebuilder in the Chorley area are bucking the regional trend for growth. Instead of sitting on land, they’re moving ahead with applications. Instead of making redundancies, their Technical, Commercial, Land and Site teams are growing. And instead of stalling on sites, they’re looking to grow by 25% in the next 12 months spurred on by a young and ambitious Managing Director.


It’s why they’re looking to bring in a Development Engineer with immediate effect, you’d join at a pivotal time where your work will see quick results. They need you to come in and handle the extra workload their team has brought on as they reckon their units in build per year are going to increase in the next 12 months from 400 to 500 which will be supported by up to TWELVE applications in the next year or so. A lot of work but very positive, especially for the long-term, and no waiting for years for things to happen.


There’s no perfect candidate on paper although ideally I’d say they’re looking for an Engineer that has a couple of years’ experience at least within new build housing.  There’s already a couple of Senior Engineers in the business so you’d be able to lean on them and they have a very experienced new Technical Director about to join their ranks, too. So, if you’re moving through the ranks, from an Assistant to an Engineer, I reckon this’d be a great place to be. If you’ve already got a few years’ experience, we’re good to talk, too.


They’re an independent housebuilder and the Director has told me that means you get more of a say in how things are done, you become more rounded as a Engineering and there’s longevity in the business – the company is growing and appointment new staff unlike others in the Northwest. On top of this is a very competitive salary, a bonus, a car allowance and loads of little extras.


That all sounds good so far, right? Give me a shout on 07766 557554 and we can discuss in more detail.

Summary:
  • Development Engineer wanted for Lancashire housebuilder with an ASAP start – Chorley/Preston area 30 minutes’ drive from North Manchester (Worsley)

  • Happy to speak to Assistants stepping up or Development Engineers with a few years’ experience wanting a change – they’re looking for the right fit for the team.

  • With the business growing 25% in the next twelve months, you’d join at a pivotal time to make an immediate impact.

  • Salary we’re looking around £45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits including car allowance, 10% and a good pension scheme – happy to negotiate on salary if need be.


If you want to apply to this job, click the apply button or get in touch.  I am the Director of Herrera Homes, my name is John Kirkham, and I am acting on behalf of the client so if you want to contact me directly please do so via the usual channels, my direct dial, mobile number or emailing me at work.


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If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please click on the button to send your CV to John.

My name is John Kirkham and I am the Director of Herrera Homes. I am acting on behalf of the client, so if you want to contact me directly please don't hesitate to get in touch. If you want to apply for this position, just make a note of the job reference and send me your CV.

Herrera Homes | Residential Recuitment | North West England
Herrera Homes

Development Engineer

Interested in this role? Just make a note of the job reference and click on the link to upload your CV.

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