Engineer

Gleeson; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car / car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Development opportunities

Job summary

A national homebuilder seeks an Engineer to support the Regional Technical team. The role involves providing technical support during feasibility studies, assisting in managing external consultants, and ensuring adherence to building regulations. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification in technical design or civil engineering and strong communication skills. The position offers a generous holiday entitlement, company car allowance, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technical design and/or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the engineering requirements and legal frameworks of house building.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the land/development team for feasibility studies.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in establishing management companies and legal agreements.

Skills

Technical design

Civil engineering

Good communication

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Education

Relevant qualification in technical design or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Highway Design Standards

Building Regulations

British Standards

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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

• 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 Regulations
  • 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.
• HealthShield membership.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Share purchase plan.
• HighStreet / store discounts.
• Development opportunities.