Engineer

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Life insurance

Discounted house purchase

Car leasing

Share plans

Extra annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

Taylor Wimpey is seeking a Civil Engineer capable of interpreting geo-technical reports and preparing early stage site designs and constraints plans. You will lead utility procurement, manage external consultants, and coordinate with Highway Authorities to secure planning consent.

The role requires an engineering degree (RICS/ICE accreditation preferred) and strong IT skills with AutoCAD, PDS, Windes and Microdrainage.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification with a degree (RICS/ICE accreditation preferred).
• Proven ability to interpret geo-technical and environmental reports.
• Experience in roads, sewers, foundations, and utilities design.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in AutoCAD / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations.
• Prepare initial site designs and constraints plans.
• Procure and manage utilities and external consultants.
• Coordinate with Highway Authorities and Environment Agency.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Develop site designs through planning and building warrant.

Skills

Geotechnical interpretation

Site design planning

CDM regulations

Project management of consultants

Foundations design

Regulatory compliance

AutoCAD

PDS

Windes

Microdrainage

Education

Engineering degree

RICS or ICE accreditation (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS

Windes

Microdrainage

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Have the ability to interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations.
• Be capable of preparing initial site designs and constraints plans at an early stage.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the process for procuring new utility proposals.
• Fully understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge.
• Resolve engineering issues as part of planning application.
• Continue to develop site designs and provide full engineering support throughout the planning and building warrant process.
• Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs, to satisfy planning whilst maintaining the most competitive and practical solution.
• Co-ordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any engineering issues.
• Co-ordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Environment Agency etc to resolve any engineering issues.
• Work with the project team to add value and secure the best planning consent and engineering solution for the company.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Ensure engineering design is compliant with necessary standards.
• Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and other engineering matters as necessary.
• Monitor and resolve any CML issues during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of plots.
• Ensure all information is available for concept meeting / pre tender / pre start / site start.
• Ensure all engineering drawings and details are available and checked, in advance of start on site including foundations, sub- structure, highways, sewerage, utilities and any remediation proposals.
• Procure technical approval for highways / sewerage/ land drainage.
• Procure and manage utilities i.e. existing and proposed - at all key stages.
• Input into LEADR/ Site Specific Environmental Action Plans / CDM / Health and Safety / Environmental issues.
• Prepare and supply tender documentation for specialist designs such as piled foundations / grouting /ground improvement.
• Extensive experience of engineering issues gained within housebuilding industry e.g. roads and sewers, foundations, land drainage, utilities, etc.
• IT/Computer literate.
• Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent. A degree or higher education course which ideally is accredited by the Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Institute of Chartered Engineers (ICE).
• Part of a successful engineering team.
• A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage.
• Ability to undertake civil engineering design in-house and to manage and assess external designs.
• Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations.
• Demonstrate a track record of producing technical site appraisals.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub- structure design.
• Thorough knowledge of remediation techniques and methodology.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise.

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

• We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.
• We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.
• We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

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