Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company seeks a Civil Engineer for residential housing developments in Leeds. The role involves managing designs, overseeing construction, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local authority standards in Yorkshire.
• Experience liaising with Architects, Clients, and Sub-contractors.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Manage external consultant designs for residential housing projects.
• Oversee civil engineering works on construction sites.
• Ensure compliance and check subcontractor design elements.

Skills

Civil Engineering designs

Site level proposals

Sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS)

Health and safety awareness

AutoCAD

Engineering survey instruments

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Position: Civil Engineer - Residential Housing Developments

Location: Leeds

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + package

Are you a talented and experienced Civil Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity within the residential housing development sector? Randstad is partnering with a large, reputable regional house builder with numerous ongoing and upcoming developments across West Yorkshire and East Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, York, Hull, and surrounding towns.

This leading UK construction company, specialising in innovative residential construction and regeneration projects, is seeking a proactive Regional Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-quality homes for sale and rent. You'll collaborate with local authorities, housing associations, and other partners on diverse and engaging projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage external consultant designs for residential housing projects, ensuring seamless information flow to relevant teams.
2. Oversee civil engineering works on construction sites throughout West and East Yorkshire, providing technical guidance and resolving on-site queries.
3. Manage the adoption and handover process of completed sites, including roads, sewers, services, and management company land, to relevant authorities.
4. Ensure the timely delivery of accurate and cost-effective civil engineering design information for costing and construction phases.
5. Participate in monthly project reviews, providing comprehensive engineering updates to the project team.
6. Offer technical support on all engineering-related matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
7. Assist all departments with internal drawing queries and interpretations.
8. Ensure compliance and rigorously check subcontractor design elements.
9. Drive value engineering initiatives for new residential sites, utilizing innovative design solutions and the latest engineering products.

What We're Looking For (Experience & Skills):

• Strong working knowledge of local authority standards and regulations within Yorkshire.
• Proven capabilities in undertaking Civil Engineering designs, including site level proposals, earthworks calculations, and sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS).
• Demonstrable experience in liaising effectively with Architects, Clients, Sub-contractors, Supply Chain partners, and Product Manufacturers within the construction industry.
• A solid understanding of current civil engineering techniques and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent health and safety awareness with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices on site.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and LSS (or equivalent civil engineering design software).
• Competence in using engineering survey instruments, including GPS, TPS, Grade Lasers, and Dumpy Levels.
• Significant experience working on residential construction sites, with a strong understanding of construction methodologies up to damp proof course (DPC).
• A good grasp of sectional agreements and processes, including Section 38, Section 104, and NAV agreements.
• Ability to accurately check levels, conduct site surveys, take measurements, and quantify volumes of work.
• Thorough understanding of the adoption process for infrastructure and associated timelines.
• Ability to identify and snag construction defects for commercial and quality control purposes.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Valid CSCS Card.

Ready to take the next step in your Civil Engineering career in Yorkshire? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and learn more about this exciting opportunity with a leading house builder.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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