https://jobs.co.uk/job/desktop-motor-engineer-vda-select-recruitment-specialists-ltd--ba6302a6-87b6-44b4-8812-0ae0a3d6cc9d RSS feed for Desktop Motor Engineer/ VDA at Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd. en-gb Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:12:27 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/desktop-motor-engineer-vda-select-recruitment-specialists-ltd--ba6302a6-87b6-44b4-8812-0ae0a3d6cc9d https://jobs.co.uk/job/desktop-motor-engineer-vda-select-recruitment-specialists-ltd--ba6302a6-87b6-44b4-8812-0ae0a3d6cc9d Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Ipswich | Salary: £30000 - £40000/annum Excellent benefits | Type: Permanent | Desktop Motor Engineer / VDA (Remote/Hybrid) | £30,000 - £40,000 DOE Are you an experienced motor engineer looking to move away from site visits and focus purely on desktop assessment work? We''re recruiting on behalf of an established name in automotive engineering services.  This role sits within a busy desktop engineering team, handling a broad mix of vehicle types and case complexities entirely from a remote setting - no fieldwork required. What the Role Involves Working from images, estimates and supporting reports, you''ll take ownership of the full engineering assessment process: Making repair vs. total loss decisions Confirming correct repair methodology in accordance with manufacturer and Thatcham guidance Reviewing estimates and negotiating cost adjustments where needed Signing off repairs within set SLA windows Valuing vehicles and applying the correct salvage category under ABI guidelines Liaising with repairers and other parties to agree final costs and settlement figures Keeping all engineering decisions compliant with relevant industry and regulatory standards What We''re Looking For Solid background in motor engineering; prior desktop-based expe... Permanent