Engineer

Linear Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Choice of company car/ car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

SharePurchase Plan

Highstreet/ Store Discounts

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an Engineer to support the Regional Technical and operating teams, aiding the delivery of the Group Business plan and growth objectives. The role requires attention to detail and a drive to advance a technical career within a national, growing homebuilder.

You will support feasibility studies, liaise with consultants, manage design and regulatory requirements, and contribute to KPI reporting while being on-site for key technical meetings.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge and application of Highway Design Standards, Sewers for adoption, Building Regs, British Standards, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical/engineering support to land/development team for feasibility studies and site viability reports.
• Identify the need for external consultants, agree fees, scope and timelines.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timely, compliant information flow.
• Be aware of commercial implications relating to planning, design and civil/structural engineering.
• Assist tendering, setting up and establishing on-site management companies with proper procedures.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approvals.
• Prepare key status reports and updates on KPIs for the Technical function.
• Coordinate utilities design, quotes and required agreements.
• Responsible for managing the Adoption process.
• Provide engineering support to site teams and internal departments.
• Be present on site and lead relevant technical meetings on procurement and site infrastructure approval.

Skills

Technical design

Civil engineering

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently working with a leading house builder are recruiting for an Engineer, responsible forsupportingand assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team tosupportthe 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.

As an Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical/engineeringsupportto the land/development team to assist during feasibility studies andleadin the preparation of site viability reports in line with current regulatory requirements for residential development.
• Identify the need for external consultants,agreefees, the scope of service capability, timescales and deliverability.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within theagreedtimescales 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 in order 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.
• Co-ordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements.
• Responsible for managing the Adoption process.
• Provide engineeringsupportto site teams and Internal departments.
• Be present on site andleadon relevant technical meetings relating to the procurement and approval of site infrastructure.

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

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
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• SharePurchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities