Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Fazeley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in Fazeley is seeking an Engineer to provide coordination and technical support in a challenging construction environment. Candidates should have relevant experience in the house building sector, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD. The role also offers a competitive salary and various benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for engineering professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering-related duties.
• Possession of a CSCS card or equivalent.
• Current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering information with consultants and departments.
• Check engineering drawings for accuracy.
• Provide engineering support to site teams.

Skills

Experience within volume house building

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Ability to manage a team

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree level or HNC/HND in Construction/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you currently working for a housing developer and looking for a new role in a similar environment? Our client is one of the UK’s largest house builders and is looking for an Engineer to join their Staffordshire office.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

The role

• Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
• Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments
• Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability
• Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
• Liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
• Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation
• Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process
• Attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
• Provide engineering and technical support to the site teams

What you need to succeed

• Experience of working within volume house building / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable
• Experience working carrying gout duties as expected in an engineering role
• Qualified to degree level or HNC / HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence
• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems