Senior Engineer

Barratt Developments plc; Tingley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Barratt Redrow PLC is seeking a senior Civil/Structural Engineer to oversee infrastructure and groundworks design across developments. You will lead the internal engineering team and manage relationships with external consultants and statutory bodies.

Join a national homebuilder that values innovation, value engineering and rigorous design. The role offers hybrid working between offices, sites and home, with opportunities to shape multiple schemes and deliver high-quality housing across the

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Membership of an Engineering institute and 5 years post qualification experience preferred or minimum HNC/HND with 10 years post qualification experience
• Demonstrable track record in residential development and ability to manage Consultant Engineers input into the development process
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence and deliver results
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of infrastructure and groundworks and manage relationships with external engineering consultants, internal engineering professionals and statutory bodies
• Coordinate Civil and Structural Engineering matters for Developments, leading the internal engineering team
• Oversee design and detailing by external Consulting Engineers for foundations, roads and sewers including Section 38, 104 and S278 agreements
• Prepare pre-purchase appraisals advising on development constraints and abnormal items requiring commercial provisions
• Maintain evaluation of Consultants' performance to ensure value engineering and delivery standards
• Ensure timely discharge of building regulations and planning conditions, secure adoption agreements
• Establish good working relationships with Local Authorities, Site staff and Department Heads
• Value Engineer Consultants' designs for fitness for purpose and best value
• Develop ideas to improve contribution to the organisation's goals and enhance reputation
• Promote collaborative relationship with Local Authorities to enable fast, marketable house building

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineer

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Associate Membership of Engineering Institute

HNC/HND with 10+ years PQE

Job description

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.

In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.

Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

Reporting to the Technical Manager or Technical Director, you will be responsiblefor Overseeing the design of infrastructure and groundworks and manage relationships with external engineering consultants, internal engineering professionals and statutory bodies.

You will be expected to:

• Manage and co-ordinate all Civil and Structural Engineering matters for Developments, leading the internal engineering team.
• To oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineer’s responsible for providing designs for all external works including foundation solutions, new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 agreements
• Prepare pre-purchase appraisals of development opportunities advising on development constraints and ‘abnormal’ items requiring commercial provisions
• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant’s performance and design capabilities to ensure that service delivery standards and scheme proposals adhere to best practice in delivering Value Engineering
• Assist in managing the process of timely discharge of building regulations and planning conditions
• Ensure adoption agreements are secured in a timely manner and maintenance and adoptions are secured in line with targets.
• Value Engineer of the Consultants designs to ensure fitness for purpose and best value
• Establish good working relationships with Site staff and Department Heads to ensure schemes are constructed as intended and to encourage feedback for inclusion in future schemes to avoid wastage and improve the engineered solutions.
• Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team.
• Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.
• Develop good working relationships with Local Authorities and ensure knowledge of the peculiarities of the Local Authorities, and knowledge of the many techniques applicable to the Housing Industry to ensure easy approvals and fast, marketable, economic house building.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Minimum Associate Membership of an Engineering institute and 5 years post qualification experience preferred or minimum HNC/HND with 10 years post qualification experience
• A demonstrable track record in residential development and possessing the ability to confidently manage all areas where Consultant Engineers have an input into the development process
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence
• Focused on results
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Yorkshire West

Our dual-branded Barratt Redrow divisions combine the best of our Barratt Homes and Redrow brands.

Whether it is homes focused on first time buyers, or those aimed towards customers taking the next step in their homeownership journey, we provide award winning quality and innovative design.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll be
working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.