Engineer

Fawkes & Reece London

Engineer

A regional house builder have a requirement for an Engineer to join their Technical team delivering new build housing developments.

As an Engineer you will manage the delivery of residential projects from initial conception through to the development completion.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.

Engineer experience required

• Relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design, and/or civil engineering
• Knowledge 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 Regulations; AutoCAD
• Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness
• Good Organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
• Good verbal and written communication
• Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD

What’s on offer?

You will be rewarded with competitive basic salary (dependent on experience), along with a company car (car allowance option also available) and an attractive package including company bonus, pension scheme, medical insurance, life assurance and 26 days holidays. You will also be provided with full training and development and the opportunity to develop within your career.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece or please apply via the link below.