Job Description:

Job Introduction

We are looking for experienced Engineers/Senior Engineers who will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements, whilst mentoring junior members of the team.

This role is ideal for people who are passionate about progressing their technical career within a growing home builder, with a requirement for an eye for detail and the desire to complete tasks to a high standard.

As an Engineer, you will:

• 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.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed fees/ timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme and in line with the National House building 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.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design, and/or civil engineering
• Strong experience within residential house building and Pre-Development
• 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 Regs
- British Standards
- AutoCAD

• Good Technical/legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness
• Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities