Engineer

Gleeson Homes; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based homebuilder is looking for an Engineer to support its Regional Technical team. This role involves providing technical and engineering support, managing relationships with consultants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and architectural standards. Candidates should have a qualification or experience in technical design or civil engineering, as well as knowledge of relevant legal frameworks and practices. Generous benefits include a company car option, private medical insurance, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days + bank holidays

Choice of company car / car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design and civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the legal framework in house building.
• Familiarity with building regulations and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the land and development team.
• Manage relationships with external consultants.
• Assist in the preparation of key status reports.
• Lead on relevant technical meetings and site infrastructure approval.

Skills

Technical design experience

Knowledge of engineering requirements

Good organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Numerical literacy

Education

Relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design and/or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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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