Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer
A busy house builder seeks to appoint a Senior Engineer to join their regional office in the North West. The company started as a small family run business and have expanded gradually over the years creating an enviable reputation, built on quality, customer service and delivering high standards.They are now one of the top 10 house builders building new properties ranging from 1 bed apartments to luxury family homes across the UK.
Senior Engineer Role
Supporting the Engineering Manager, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for the management of multiple developments and will be expected to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- To control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments.
- To check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability.
- To liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met.
- To apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation.
- To attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process.
- To attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments.
- Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements.
- Procure site investigation information and engineering solutions.
- Review the GI/ SI for proposed sites and ensure suitable remediation strategy.
- To ensure all approvals are obtained and correct information received and issued to allow for a programmed start on site.
- Develop others working within the engineering section and provide support and coaching where required.
Skills & experience required
The successful candidate will have a strong Design/technical background, either with a Consultancy or a House Builder- Experience working within volume house building
- Sound working knowledge of all CAD and other software civil engineering packages
- Understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements and Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of specific design and specification features with regards to road and sewer agreements and maximise value to the Company.
- Strong communication, listening and presentation skills with the ability to be able to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject
- CSCS Card
- Methodical, conscientious, organised and deliver high standards
- Ability to recognise problems and deal with them effectively
- Ability to manage and motivate a team
- Thrives under pressure in a fast paced environment
What's on offer?
The company are offering a competitive basic salary, along wit a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, bonus schemes, sharesave scheme, life assurance, pension scheme and various other benefits.
If you are interested in working for one of the leading house builders and would like to apply for the Senior Engineer role, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece - 01204 554 884 or apply via the link provided.