Average Developer Engineer salary in the UK

Salary - £51,233Work Type - HybridJob Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LPRole Type - PermanentEmployment Type - Full TimeWorking Hours - 37.0 Hours per WeekUnited Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.BenefitsA generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidaysA competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life coverUp to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievementsA comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded schemeMyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptionsBest DoctorsSalary FinanceWealth at Work coursesDeals and discountsEVolve Car SchemeEmployee Assistance PlanMental health first aidersShareBuyMORE Choices flexible benefitsEnhanced parental leave schemesAbout the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Developer Engineer to join our Wastewater Developer Services team. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping how new developments connect safely and sustainably into our wastewater network.You’ll provide expert technical assessment, advice and guidance on site drainage proposals across the full development lifecycle — from early pre-planning enquiries through to coordinating the adoption of newly constructed assets. Your work will ensure that all new developments meet national standards and United Utilities requirements, protecting the performance and resilience of our existing network.This is a role with real influence, offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work collaboratively with developers, customers and colleagues across the business.What You’ll Be DoingReview and technically assess site drainage proposals, working closely with developers to ensure designs are compliant, sustainable and do not adversely affect existing assets or serviceability.Approve designs for proposed sewers submitted for adoption, including associated sewer diversions.Assess and approve developer proposals for the diversion of existing public sewer assets where permitted.Provide technical input and coordination support for Sewer Requisitions, ensuring proposals meet regulatory and company standards.Liaise extensively with internal teams across United Utilities, customers, local authorities and other external stakeholders.Ensure all projects are developed in line with legal requirements, health & safety standards, company policies and procedures.Manage a varied and fast-paced workload, delivering timely, high-quality responses in line with industry-leading D-MeX customer service standards.Champion consistent, clear and customer-focused communication.Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, procedures and ways of working within the department.Support Wastewater Developer Services Managers in delivering business initiatives and achieving company objectives.What You’ll BringWe’re looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative, customer-focused approach. You’ll bring:Knowledge of wastewater services and a solid understanding of the wastewater network, its performance parameters and associated standards.Understanding of legislation and regulatory obligations relating to the adoption of wastewater assets.Awareness of company policies, procedures and technical specifications within a wastewater environment.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.Strong customer service skills and experience of working with customers and/or external organisations.Effective time-management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.QualificationsEssential QualificationsHNC ordegree in a technical discipline or substantial relevant industry experience. Why Join Us?Be part of a team that directly supports sustainable growth and infrastructure development.Gain exposure to a wide range of projects across the development lifecycle.Work collaboratively in a supportive, professional environment that values quality and customer service.Opportunity to develop your technical expertise and understanding of a complex, regulated industry. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a React Developer on a contract basis. Hybrid working - London basedRoleThe React developer will be working on the build of a product-grade React & Typescript application from greenfield through to a maintainable, globally scalable, and secure productGreenfield build to production: build a production-grade React & TypeScript application from zero to a maintainable, scalable platformData-dense UI delivery: Deliver high-quality UI for dashboards, tables/grids, filtering/sorting, drilldowns, forms, and multi-step workflowsState & data patterns: implement robust client-state and server-state patterns including loading/error states, retries, resilience, caching and invalidationPerformance engineering: Drive render efficiency, bundle size control, code splitting, virtualisation for large datasets, network efficiency, and instrumentation/observabilityAPI contract collaboration: Work with backend engineers on predictable API contracts via BFF (pagination, aggregation shapes, response models, error semantics)Security-by-design delivery: Apply secure front-end practices (auth/session hygiene, safe client-side data handling, dependency hygiene)Accessibility & usability: Ensure keyboard support, focus management, ARIA where appropriate, and strong empty/error states for complex UIsQuality discipline: Maintain a strong quality bar through code review, automated tests, CI quality gates, and release readinessDelivery pipelines: Contribute practically to build tooling, CI checks, deployment considerations and environment configurationDocumentation: Produce concise, proper documentation for key decisions, patterns and non obvious implementation detailsProfileThe React Developer will have significant commercial experience within financial services, building modern React applications (hooks, composition patterns, controlled/uncontrolled components, state lifting, modularisationDemonstrated ability to operate as a senior engineer: strong judgement, proactive risk management, pragmatic delivery, and high code quality standardsProven ability to design front-end architecture for long-term maintainability (module structure, feature boundaries, shared UI patterns, conventions)Comfortable establishing foundations early (linting/formatting, project structure, testing strategy, patterns for API access, error handling, and observability hook)Experience shipping complex interface: tables/grids, dashboards, rich filters, multi-step workflows, and interaction-heavy UIsFamiliarity with performance constraints caused by large datasets and frequent UI interactions (virtualisation, event handling)Strong TypeScript capability across: typed component APIs (props/contracts), shared domain models/DTOs, safe typing around API responses, error and async flows, sensible user use of generics/utility types without over-engineeringProven judgement selecting and implementing state patterns: clear separation of UI state vs server state, caching & invalidating strategies, avoiding unnecessary re-render and state leaksExperience with modern tooling such as TanStack QueryStrong awareness of security/performance best practices in client data fetching and caching (handling auth/session, sensitive data considerations, preventing accidental data leakage, safe error handling)Experience writing and maintaining meaningful automated tests with a strong judgement on what to test, keeping suites fast and avoiding brittlenessEvidence of improving real-world performance (bundle analysis, render optimisation, code splitting, virtualisation)Ability to keep UI responsive under heavy interaction patterns and large datasets.Security-conscious deliverySecurity-minded development practices (OWASP awareness, auth/session hygiene, dependency hygiene)Comfortable operating in environments where confidentiality, disciplined change control and auditability matterData visualisation (interactive charts; performance-conscious rendering)CompanyMarket leading financial services organisation with offices in LondonHybrid working - London based Salary & BenefitsThe salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Senior Development Engineer £65,000 - £70,000 + £6K Car allowance + 26 days holiday + bonus + Early finish on a Friday ChesterCommutable from: Ewloe, Wirral, Wrexham, Flint, Ellesmere Port, NorthwichThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Development Engineer to join an award-winning residential developer with a strong reputation for quality and a clear 5 year growth plan. You'll play a key role within a close-knit technical team, influencing projects from early design through to delivery.This role will suit an experienced Development Engineer or an ambitious Engineer ready to step up, looking for more influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. You'll be joining a business where you're not just a number, with real opportunity to shape projects and progress into management.The business is a well-established housebuilder delivering high-quality residential developments across Cheshire and North Wales. With nearly a century of history and a strong pipeline of work, they are targeting significant growth over the next five years. Projects are traditional-build housing schemes, supported by a strong pre-development pipeline and consistent land investment.You'll oversee engineering design and coordination across multiple residential developments, ensuring projects are technically compliant, cost-effective, and delivered efficiently. You'll work closely with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.This role is ideal for someone with a housebuilding background who is technically strong, proactive, and keen to progress. You'll be comfortable managing multiple projects while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.With clear plans for growth and succession, this role offers a defined pathway into Engineering Management. You'll benefit from a supportive environment, long-term stability, and the opportunity to develop your career within a respected and expanding business.The role * Overseeing drainage, highways, and earthworks design across developments * Managing and coordinating external consultants and technical submissions * Supporting planning applications and ensuring regulatory compliance * Resolving technical issues during construction and liaising with authoritiesThe person * Experience as a Development Engineer or Senior Engineer within housebuilding * Strong knowledge of technical approvals, adoptions, and infrastructure design * Proficient in AutoCAD with a solid understanding of engineering design principles * Relevant qualification (HNC / Degree) and a proactive, career-driven mindsetReference Number: BBBH273154To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.