Engineer

Barratt Redrow; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilding firm in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced infrastructure design professional to oversee groundwork packages for residential developments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in design, preferably in a civil engineering environment. Responsibilities include overseeing external work designs and coordinating with design teams to meet project timelines. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working culture that supports flexibility for employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Company car or cash allowance

26 days' holiday with increasing allowances

Access to employee loans and savings accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a design-related environment.
• Experience with civil or structural consulting engineers is preferred.
• Ability to produce technical reports and constraints/opportunity plans in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments.
• Procure services records for new developments and oversee payments.
• Liaise with stakeholders to discharge building regulations.

Skills

Negotiation with external bodies

Coordination with design team

Reviewing technical reports

Computer literacy (Autodesk, AutoCAD)

Education

HNC/HND in engineering related discipline

Tools

Autodesk product set

Microdrainage

Job description

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, and are responsible for researching the best materials at the best cost. In terms of design, there is a sheer variety of our sites – many using existing buildings, each with unique problems to solve – and a focus on new materials and sustainability, all in the face of ever‑changing building and environmental legislation. Most team members have an architectural or engineering background, and for all we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought‑provoking setting. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Technical Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments.

Responsibilities

• To procure services records and enquiries for new developments, including responsibility for timely payment for new services infrastructure to support build programmes.
• To oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed consulting engineers responsible for providing designs for all external works including foundation solutions, new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 agreements.
• Secure adoption agreements (S38, S104 and S278) in a timely manner to suit the development programme and ensure bonds are put in place, reduced and extinguished promptly.
• Have input into securing structural designs for superstructure components.
• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation and peer review of consultants’ designs to ensure proposals adhere to best practice in value engineering and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with other technical team members and other stakeholders to seek the discharge of building regulations and planning conditions.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/HND level in an engineering related discipline with a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience.
• Previous experience in a design‑related environment, preferably with civil or structural consulting engineers.
• Ability to confidently handle negotiations with external bodies, including sewerage undertakers and highway authorities.
• Ability to coordinate with all members of the design team to ensure programmes are achieved.
• Computer literate; experience with design software packages such as the Autodesk product set, and PDS or Mircodrainage experience desirable but not essential.
• Ability to review site‑wide information packs, provide succinct technical reports and accurate constraints and opportunity plans in AutoCAD.
• Ability to prepare clear and thorough scopes and briefs for surveys, investigations and engineering designs.
• Broad understanding of development engineering from ground investigations, foundation, drainage and access strategies to detailed reviews of consultants’ work.

We've been nationally recognised as a 5‑star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high‑quality homes for all generations – more than any other major housebuilder. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We seek the best people to help shape the future of building, offering tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑armed forces personnel.

We adopt a hybrid way of working that allows office‑based colleagues to divide their time between the office, construction sites, sales offices and home working where the role dictates. This flexible culture benefits both the company and its employees. We build an organization where any driven and talented individual can pursue the career they want, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or other characteristic. We are proud to provide an inclusive and progressive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical cover – single cover
• Company car or cash allowance
• Annual medical health assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of flexible benefits
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Private healthcare support including virtual GP, physio, talking therapies and family add‑ons
• First‑class pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to employee loans and savings accounts, house purchase discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, reduced hotel rates and retailer discounts
• Paid volunteer and study leave, share‑buying scheme and comprehensive additional benefits