Adoptions Engineer Ascent Homes

Who we are:

Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment & development business, delivering opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council.

Whether its support for new and developing businesses, the remediation of challenging brownfield sites, building of large-scale manufacturing units, delivering new purpose-built offices, delivery of major town centre redevelopments, including complex retail developments, leisure facilities or the delivery of high-quality market sale and affordable housing it can all be found in this unique regeneration company.

We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical and economic development.  Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county, addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities. We deliver a comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more connected and aspirational County.

In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities. Building on the opportunities emerging from the Combined Authority initiatives to enhance its regeneration impact, taking its lead from Northumberland County Council, and working in collaboration with key partners.

Ascent Homes is the brand name for our new homes development company. The team design and build new homes for sale within Northumberland and are a critical part of the team and our growth plans linked to our 10 year business plan.

The team work with the wider business, including our Projects and Land team to ensure the timely and cost effective adoption of roads, sewers and public open spaces.

We have ambitious growth plans, this is a new role to enhance and support the work of the Investments team, as we enter an exciting period of growth with our plans for the next decade.

OUR VALUES Our values are at the centre of our activities, linking to our vision to make Northumberland a wonderful place for people to live work and do business.

· Collaboration

· Accountability

· Respect

· Ambition

THE ROLE

Adoptions Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience

Reporting to Joe, our Technical Design Manager, you will:

Support Ascent Homes and Advance Northumberland, ensuring the timely and cost-efficient adoption of completed roads, sewers and public open spaces for Residential and Commercial Projects for Advance Northumberland and Ascent Homes Projects

Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

Job title: Adoptions Engineer

Reports to: Technical Design Manager

Team members: N/A

Location: Wansbeck Workspace and other locations as part of role.

Role Purpose:

Support Ascent Homes and Advance Northumberland , ensuring the timely and cost-efficient adoption of completed roads, sewers and public open spaces for Residential and Commercial Projects for Advance Northumberland and Ascent Homes Projects

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work with the Technical Design Manager to develop technical agreements.

· Engage and work with Construction and Commercial teams and Project Managers across Advance Northumberland to ensure timely completion of works and assist with procurement.

· Manage Advance Northumberland’s technical project bonds and keep updated adoptions tracker.

· Attend sites during infrastructure works/activities and identify/record issues, monitor quality and provide feedback or raise concerns with the build team and/or contractors including production of scope of works for any remedial works required

· Ensure all relevant information is obtained, such as CCTV Surveys, As-Built Surveys, air tests, street lighting test certificates etc. are provided by the relevant supply chain and submitted for approval to the adoption authority or approval body. Provide oversight and manage consultants in the completion of Road Safety Audits.

· Manage infrastructure agreement processes (e.g. S278, S38, S104, S185) including liaising with solicitors to facilitate timely completion.

· Investigate barriers to adoption of historic sites and explore and pursue solutions with adopting authorities.

· Cultivate and maintain good, professional working relationships with all external adopting bodies including Highways Authorities, Water Authorities, Councils and Management Companies

· Ensure the necessary certification is provided for all connections to obtain PC / completion including witnessing relevant inspections. Maintain up to date knowledge of all highways and drainage adoption and design procedures and design codes.

· Assist technical design manager in reviewing consultants, subcontractors and suppliers’ information to ensure that for the purpose of tendering and construction, information is detailed, concise and accurate.

· Procure surveys and investigations as required.

· Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities.

· Ensure all work is Health and Safety/CDM compliant.

· Consult and adhere to the Advance Northumberland Procurement Policy

Generic Requirements for all colleagues

· Contribute to the creation of a positive culture in line with Advance Northumberland values

· Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities

· Ensure a safe and sustainable working environment is promoted across the business

· Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities

· Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

You must have:

· Engineering qualification, such as HNC / HND / Degree

· Previous Construction experience specifically civil engineering

· Full UK Driving license

It would be good but not essential if you also have:

· Site-based work experience.

· Experience with AutoCAD

· Knowledge of Northumberland County Council Specification for Highway Works

· Knowledge of Sewers for Adoption 6/7 or Construction Design Guidance

· CSCS Card

· Knowledge of adoption processes, including legal agreements

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best around! Here is an example below on what you can expect.

Annual leave - Start with 26 days, increasing to 31 days with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too!

Pension - Generous employer contributions of 8%. You pay 2%, although you can choose to pay more if you want.

Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per recruited referral), and our Cash plan App with discounts and cashback at top retailers. Free on-site parking at all locations.

Performance Related Incentive Scheme – subject to achievement of company and individual performance targets, annual incentive payable.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support and, dental and optical plus a range of other health therapies. We also have a cycle to work scheme and home electronics schemes, both of which are salary exchange, so you pay less National Insurance. We have extensive health campaigns from our award-winning Better Health at work team.

Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, through NHS Fleet.

Hybrid Working – We offer the capacity to work on a hybrid basis, with four days in the office / on site. Of course, initially you might be in the office more, whilst you get to know your colleagues and our activities in more detail.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a letter of application saying why you want to work for us and what you’d bring to the role, together with the completed application form to: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

For an informal discussion, please contact: Andrew Coyle on 07858681822

Or Joe Ryans on 07943222106

Closing date for applications: 7th April 2026 at 10.00am

Interviews will be held on 14th April 2026

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to process your application, please email us at: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk