Engineer

Gleeson Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national homebuilder in Greater London is seeking an Engineer to provide technical support to regional teams, mentor junior members, and assist with feasibility studies and site viability reports. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or strong experience in civil engineering, good organizational skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. This role offers generous benefits including 26 days of holiday, a discretionary bonus, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days + bank holidays

Choice of company car / car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Health shield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

Highstreet / Store Discounts

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design and/or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering requirements in the house building industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical/engineering support to development teams.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timeline flow of information.
• Interact with various stakeholders for Building Regulation approvals.
• Coordinate the appointment of utilities and manage the Adoption process.

Skills

Highway Design Standards

Sewers for adoption

Building Regs

British Standards

AutoCAD

Good Organisational skills

Good verbal and written communication

Education

Relevant qualification in technical design or civil engineering

Job description

Overview

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for an Engineer, responsible for supporting and assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements, whilst mentoring junior members of the team.

This role is ideal for people who are passionate about progressing their technical career within a national, growing homebuilder. With a requirement for an eye for detail and the desire to complete tasks to a high standard.

With a wealth of knowledge, and limitless opportunities, Gleeson Homes is truly, right where you belong.

Responsibilities

As an Engineer, you will :

• Provide technical / engineering support to the land / development team to assist during feasibility studies and lead in the preparation of site viability reports in line with current regulatory requirements for residential development.
• Identify the need for external consultants, agree fees, the scope of service capability, timescales and deliverability.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme and in line with the National Housebuilding council standards.
• Be aware of and act upon commercial implications relating to planning & architectural design; civil & structural engineering design; geotechnical & ground remediation strategies; statutory services - new supplies & diversions.
• Assist in the process of tendering for, setting-up and establishing on site management companies, whilst implementing the group procedures and ensuring all legal aspects in relation to various agreements.
• Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approval and satisfactory conditions discharge.
• Assist in the preparation of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the technical function.
• Coordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements.
• Responsible for managing the Adoption process.
• Provide engineering support to site teams and Internal departments.
• Be present on site and lead on relevant technical meetings relating to the procurement and approval of site infrastructure.

Qualifications / The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate :

A relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design, and / or civil engineering

Knowledge of engineering requirements of the house building industry and the legal framework associated with technical standards and requirements.

Knowledge and application of :

• Highway Design Standards
• Sewers for adoption
• Building Regs
• British Standards
• AutoCAD

Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial / Commercial awareness

Good Organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements

Good verbal and written communication

Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD

Numerical and Literate

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car / car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Health shield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet / Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities
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