Senior Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an experienced Engineer to join their busy Technical Department. In this role, you will oversee external Design and Engineering Consultants for various residential projects. Responsibilities include producing layouts, overseeing site investigations, and negotiating with statutory bodies. Candidates ideally should have an HNC in civil engineering, knowledge of AutoCAD, and familiarity with building regulations. The position offers a competitive salary alongside benefits such as pension, life cover, and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Conversant with current building regulations and CDM.
• Thorough knowledge of EA, Water Authority, and Highway regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing layouts and technical reports for land appraisals.
• Brief and commission site investigations and topographical surveys.
• Oversee the scope of design for engineering projects.
• Negotiate with statutory bodies on engineering issues.
• Issue engineering information to various departments.
• Appointment of engineering consultants and fee negotiations.
• Answer technical queries and comply with Health, Safety and Environment policies.

Skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Communication skills

Understanding of building regulations

Enthusiasm and willingness to train

Education

HNC in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to work in our clients' busy Technical Department. As an Engineer you will be an integral part of the Technical team overseeing external Design and Engineering Consultants involved in the project management and administration of all technical and design matters for various residential projects.

The role:

• Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals and required working drawings
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired
• Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads sewers private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted
• Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
• Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments
• Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants
• Answering Technical queries
• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy

What you need to succeed:

• Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a civil engineering or building-related discipline with some residential project experience
• By way of technical experience you will be conversant with current building regulations and CDM you will also have a thorough knowledge of current EA/Water Authority/Highway regulations and adoption agreements
• Must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and be able to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external bodies
• You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training

What’s on offer:

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Healthcare
• Bonus