Senior Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national house builder in England is looking for a Senior Engineer to coordinate engineering design information and offer technical support. Responsibilities include reviewing technical information, liaising with various professionals, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The company offers a competitive salary up to £65k, a company car, 28 days annual leave, and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a development role within the construction, property development or housing industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process.
• Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of engineering design information.
• Review technical information for new land opportunities.
• Attend design and progress meetings.

Skills

Experience in development role within construction

Negotiation with professional consultants

Knowledge of planning system

Proficient in MS Office and development software

Understanding of Highway & Sewer Standards

Education

RTPI, MCIOB or RICS qualified

Job description

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A national house builder have a requirement for a Senior Engineer to join their busy Technical and Engineering team.

The company deliver new build properties to a wide range of customers varying from luxury family homes to townhouses, cottages and apartments located in new communities, urban, suburban or rural locations creating places of character and quality. Their homes are designed to work for the way people live today with materials and landscaping that reflect their commitment to quality, style and character.

As a Senior Engineer you will co-ordinate the production of engineering design information and provide on-going engineering and technical support to other departments within the business.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Review technical information and reports for potential new land opportunities and provide input into initial development feasibility appraisals.
• Commission site surveys, technical investigations and reports from external consultants and the design team.
• Obtain consultant fee proposals and monitor expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Provide technical input into specifications for demolition, remediation and site preparatory works.
• Coordinate and contribute to the provision of design information for earthworks, roads, sewers, building foundations and development levels.
• Review engineering design information and ensure all design solutions are the most cost effective and practical, and comply with the relevant building regulations and warranty provider (NHBC) standards.
• Liaise with highways and water adoption authorities to seek Technical Approvals for Section 273/38 road designs and Section 104 sewer designs.
• Collate and issue drawing packages and construction information for both tendering and construction works in an orderly manner and to the required timescales.
• Assist in the negotiation and release of engineering related planning conditions.
• Attend and actively participate in design and progress meetings as required for each development.
• Undertake regular site visits to complete inspections with relevant authorities and contractors to ensure that works are carried out to the required standards.
• Liaise with consultants on a regular basis to ensure that validation / verification reports are available when required.
• Assist with progressing the adoption of roads and sewers.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in a development role within the construction, property development or housing industry.
• Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including professional consultants, local authorities, Registered Providers/Clients involved in the development process
• Excellent knowledge of the planning system and development process, design and technical issues relevant to house building and affordable housing contracts
• Ideally RTPI, MCIOB and/or RICS qualified
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to lead and drive the development process
• Proven ability to deliver projects on programme to meet start on site requirements
• Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes and development software e.g. 4Projects, COINS
• A good understanding of Highway & Sewer Standards and CDM regulations

What's on offer?

The company offer unrivalled training and development along with opportunities for career development for individuals who have the ambition to progress up the career ladder.

There is a competitive salary on offer, ranging from £50-65k (dependant on experience), company car or car allowance, annual bonus, 28 days annual leave, private healthcare and dental insurance, competitive pension scheme, life assurance, share incentive scheme and additional employee rewards.

How to apply

Apply today or for more information contact Deena Mistry at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884 or