Field Service Manager

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housebuilding firm in the UK is seeking an experienced engineer to manage the development process from feasibility studies to construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering challenges in the housebuilding industry, proficiency in AutoCad, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. With a commitment to inclusivity, the company offers a range of benefits including life insurance, healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme with contributions

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Share plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in housebuilding engineering.
• Proficient in civil engineering design and management.
• Able to manage and assess external designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop the engineering process from viability to construction.
• Manage consultants for civil and structural designs.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC standards and regulations.

Skills

Extensive experience in engineering issues

IT/Computer literate

Proficiency in AutoCad

Understanding of technical and regulatory requirements

Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Accredited by RICS or ICE

Tools

AutoCad

PDS

Windes

Microdrainage

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Development process, from initial viability advice to design development, gaining technical consent and providing advice to all other departments and selected contractors during construction. Assess and appraise consultant's designs for suitability and to ensure the designs are the most cost effective, compliant with legislation and practical.

Commission and manage consultants, for civil and structural designs, ensuring all information is available and competent for use in tendering, production and in the procurement of technical consents.

Liaising with NHBC to ensure all appropriate standards pre-construction have been met, and throughout the project ensuring all conditional items are concluded satisfactorily.

Preparing viabilities – 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. Procuring designs and quotes for new utility proposals.

Fully understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge. Resolve engineering issues as part of the planning application.

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 further engineering issues.

Co-ordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Water Companies & Environment Agency 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. Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and plot drainage. 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.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

Extensive experience in engineering issues gained within the 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. Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub-structure design.

Undertaking how to create value from design and the impact of the business of design changes.

We Offer

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.

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.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.