Senior Engineer

Gleeson Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 26 days

Company car/allowance

Discretionary bonus

Holiday buy back

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthshield membership

Life assurance

Share purchase plan

Store discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Gleeson Homes are recruiting a Senior Engineer to support the regional technical and operating teams, delivering the group business plan and budgets while mentoring junior staff.

You will provide engineering support for feasibility studies, coordinate consultants, manage the adoption process, and lead on site infrastructure meetings with NHBC and Building Regs in focus.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design and civil engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering requirements for house building and NHBC standards.
• Familiar with Highway Design Standards, Sewers for adoption, Building Regs, British Standards, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical/engineering support to the land/development team to assist during feasibility studies and lead in site viability reports.
• Identify the need for external consultants, agree fees, scope of service, timescales and deliverability.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timely information flow and compliance with programme and NHBC standards.
• Coordinate utilities adoption, including designs, quotes and required agreements; support on-site infrastructure procurement and approvals.
• Assist in preparation of KPI updates for the Technical function and lead relevant technical meetings on site.

Skills

Civil engineering

Technical design

AutoCAD

NHBC/LABC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Introduction:

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a

Senior 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.

Main Responsibilities:

At Gleeson Homes, we're genuinely passionate about what we do. We invest in our people and our communities, building homes, changing lives. We're looking for an ambassador of the Gleeson Brand, who works passionately, collaborative and respectfully.

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 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.

The Ideal Candidate:

The Ideal Candidate:A relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design, and/or civil engineeringKnowledge 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 awarenessGood Organisational skillsFlexible and adaptable to changing requirementsGood verbal and written communicationAwareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBDNumerical 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