Senior Engineer/Engineer

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Wolverhampton seeks an experienced engineer to provide support in development processes. In this role, you will manage consultants, interpret geo-technical reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in the housing industry and proficiency in AutoCAD and related software. The company values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment as well as comprehensive benefits, including retail discounts and private healthcare.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a track record of producing technical site appraisals.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub-structure design.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations.
• Prepare initial site designs and constraints plans.
• Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Attend regular site meetings and customer meetings.

Skills

Extensive experience in engineering issues

IT/Computer literate

Proficiency in AutoCad / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent

Job description

To provide engineering support at all stages of the 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 planning application.
• Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs, to satisfy planning whilst maintaining the most competitive and practical solution.
• Co‑coordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any further engineering issues.
• Co‑coordinate 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.
• Securing all technical approvals necessary for a competent site start.
• Attend pre‑tender / pre‑start / site‑start / regular site meetings / customer/ meetings / specification reviews and any other relevant meeting as required under the company's operating framework.
• Undertake regular site visits.
• Any other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrate a track record of producing technical site appraisals.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub-structure design.
• Thorough knowledge of remediation techniques and methodology.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise.
• Track record of negotiating successful technical approvals.
• Undertaking how to create value from design and the impact of the business of design changes.
• Established relationships with key enablers in the engineering field.

About Taylor Wimpey

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. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no‑blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. 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.

Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.