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Pre-Development Engineer
Vistry Group
Coordinate engineering design and analysis for pre‑development housing projects.
6d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
material strategy
design evaluation
gap analysis
cost scheduling
financial forecasts
feasibility proposals
- Development, monitoring, and coordination of material movement strategies, both at an individual and multiple project level (for sub/topsoil) to establish efficiencies both financially and operationally. Training will be provided.
- Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant's designs (when required to engage 3rd party consulting engineer) to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering.
- Prepare gap analysis reports to identify areas of further investigation substantiating requirements.
- Procure service records and enquiries for new developments.
- Liaise effectively between departments on design assumptions/solutions to ensure ‘buy-in’ to proposals submitted for costing.
- Managing proposed service enquiries with relative stat providers. Co-ordinating existing services disconnections and diversions where required.
- Prepare technical monitors, abnormal schedules and schedules of engineering assumptions for each land opportunity.
- Provide initial feasibility drainage infrastructure proposals based upon assessment/investigation/consultation with relevant statutory bodies, existing infrastructure plans and local policies.
- Prepare financial forecasts in relation to infrastructure inspection, legal, and bond fees identifying during this process associated phasing potential.
- Proactively investigate emerging technologies for potential commercial and operational improvement to schemes.
- Always represent Vistry professionally in both personal appearance and conduct.
- All duties are in the interest of securing exclusivity on a land opportunity, from which point the preferred candidate will present their findings, recommendations, and justifications (as a form of handover) to the wider team (incorporating Development Manager, Estimator, Engineer, Design Manager and Operations Manager) to progress scheme design through to planning.
- Initiate enquiries (developing an appropriate scope of works) and prepare cost schedules for approval where 3rd party consultant input is necessary.
What you bring
cad
cscs card
degree
it skills
full driving
civil engineer
- Current full driving.
- CAD Literate.
- Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of the regional planning processes.
- Confident and resourceful to discuss findings with specialist subcontractors to verify design outputs.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Current CSCS Card.
- Approachable and friendly with the ability to make firm decisions.
- Communicative and confident in different working environments.
- Good working relationships with Statutory Undertakers and Regional Local Highways Authorities.
- Driven by finding the optimum solution. Demonstratable experience in driving value engineered solutions.
- Methodical, conscientious, and organised, works to deliver high standards.
- Sound ability to assess layouts prepared by 3rd party consultants and identify (where applicable) efficiencies utilising drawing software platforms when necessary.
- Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the technical environment.
- previous experience in the construction industry gained from working as a Civil Engineer for a Housing Developer or within a similar Engineering role within a design consultancy.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Confident in leading meetings and communicating freely within a team.
- Ability to identify and articulate in writing potential build difficulties with both civil and structural operations, having good knowledge of temporary works impacts.
- Relevant HND / Degree / Professional qualification.
- Organised approach to time management and information control.
- Ability to assess geo-technical information and provide direction for foundation solutions and infrastructure.
- Exceptional knowledge of local policies for adopted highway design requirements and sufficient experience to identify areas of potential commercial improvement in design.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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