https://jobs.co.uk/job/desktop-motor-engineer-vda-select-recruitment-specialists-ltd--d3786be1-96a5-4f55-9e18-f518bf26bc58 RSS feed for Desktop Motor Engineer/ VDA at Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd. en-gb Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:05:30 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/desktop-motor-engineer-vda-select-recruitment-specialists-ltd--d3786be1-96a5-4f55-9e18-f518bf26bc58 https://jobs.co.uk/job/desktop-motor-engineer-vda-select-recruitment-specialists-ltd--d3786be1-96a5-4f55-9e18-f518bf26bc58 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:52:10 GMT Location: Ipswich | Salary: 30000.00-30000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Desktop Motor Engineer / VDA (Remote/Hybrid) £30,000 - £40,000 DOEAre 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 InvolvesWorking from images, estimates and supporting reports, you''ll take ownership of the full engineering assessment process: Making repair vs. total loss decisionsConfirming correct repair methodology in accordance with manufacturer and Thatcham guidanceReviewing estimates and negotiating cost adjustments where neededSigning off repairs within set SLA windowsValuing vehicles and applying the correct salvage category under ABI guidelinesLiaising with repairers and other parties to agree final costs and settlement figuresKeeping all engineering decisions compliant with relevant industry and regulatory standards What We''re Looking For Solid background in motor engineering; prior desktop-based experience is a bonus, not a deal bre... Permanent