Engineering Manager

Parker Jones Group Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Slough seeks an Engineering Manager / Development Engineer to support project delivery and team management. Candidates should possess a strong technical background in residential construction and project management experience. The role requires a proactive individual capable of solving problems and managing multi-disciplined teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in engineering consultancy or development.
• Ability to understand complexities of mixed-use projects.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project meetings and provide technical support.
• Procure utility packages and manage team dynamics.
• Monitor design progress against the build programme.

Skills

Team management

Technical knowledge of residential construction

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical approach

Education

ONC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Engineering Manager / Development Engineer required to assist the engineering team in my client’s busy office in Slough. Development Engineer or Engineering Manager – job ideally, you will have at least 3–4 years consultancy experience (Development Engineer) or consultancy as well as development experience (Engineering Manager).

This Developer is offering an excellent salary for the right person, who has hands on experience, not just adoptions; they are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take some of the pressure off the Head of Engineering!

Key Responsibilities

• Land
  • Visit potential new sites with the Land team and review technical information provided
  • Assist the services co-ordinator issue initial service enquiry packs
  • Assist with the preparation of Engineering Summary's and technical fees & services budgets for new sites
  • Offer assistance to the Commercial team during the preparation of build costs
• Technical
  • Work with the services co-ordinator to procure utility packages for the projects
  • Agree issue dates for production information based on the latest build programme, including groundworks packages
  • Assist the technical lead submit design information to building control and the warranty provider
  • Assist the land and design teams discharge planning conditions
  • Work with the technical lead to help prepare conveyance plans
• Section Agreements
  • Agree extent of adoptable areas/drainage internally and with Local Authorities/Sewerage Undertakers
  • Assist solicitors to agree legal documentation with Highway Authorities/Sewerage Undertakers
  • Arrange progress meetings during construction
  • Agree start dates for maintenance periods and adoptions
  • Agree/oversee snag items
  • Monitor status of current bonds (bond schedule)
• Consultants
  • Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental etc.
  • Assist in preparing technical budgets and monthly cost reporting
  • Prepare design briefs and scopes of services
  • Prepare/issue tender packs
  • Appraise tender submissions and prepare tender analysis sheets
  • Check interim/final invoices and certify for payment
  • Agree/issue variations to the formal appointments
  • Organise/chair design team meeting and workshops
  • Monitor design progress against the build programme
• Foundations, Roads, Drainage and Remediation
  • Prepare a foundation review with the geotechnical and structural engineers to establish potential foundation options for each development/building
  • Agree the optimal foundation solution with the project team before instructing the consultants to prepare a detailed design
  • Assist the environmental consultant liaise with the Environment Agency and Environmental Health to allow them to prepare remediation strategies for brown field developments
  • Assist the commercial team procure a specialist remediation contractor
  • Coordinate the sign-off of any validation processes required and the discharge of any associated planning conditions in a timely manner
  • Review road and drainage designs
• Build
  • Attend pre-start and project meetings when necessary
  • Assist the build team liaise with the regulators such as the Highway Authority and the Sewerage Undertaker
  • Day to day problem solving
• Sales, Marketing & Customer Services
  • Assist the marketing team prepare marketing material, including helping to check brochures and models
  • Assist the sales team prepare White Packs in preparation for sales launches
  • Where required, assist the conveyancing solicitor respond to enquiries from purchasers
  • Provide technical support to the customer service team
  • Adopt a 'Lessons Learnt' approach, by sharing and implementing any changes or improvements into the business to help drive the quality of our new homes and developments

Specific Requirements

• Technical Skills
  • Good/Excellent technical/engineering knowledge of residential construction. Traditional and concrete frame constructions.
  • The experience or the ability to understand the complexities of complex mixed use Regeneration projects
  • A working knowledge of the Building Regulations, British Standards, Euro Codes, NHBC (or the Warranty Provider required) and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
  • The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
  • The candidate should have good interpersonal communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams
• Personal Attributes
  • Self-motivated and the ability to manage others
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Analytical approach to reviewing information
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Proactive approach and willingness to take on new tasks
  • Ability to influence others
  • Ability to cope under pressure and multi-task
• Qualifications
  • ONC/HND/Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering based qualification
  • Although no formal AutoCAD qualifications are required, the candidate should be capable of interrogating AutoCAD drawings prepared by others and be able to prepare simple drawings/details