Engineer

Description

• Procure technical approval for highways / sewerage/ land drainage
• Co-ordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any engineering issues.
• Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs, to satisfy planning whilst maintaining the most competitive and practical solution.
• Work with the project team to add value and secure the best planning consent and engineering solution for the company.
• Monitor and resolve any CML issues during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of plots.
• Procure and manage utilities i.e. existing and proposed – at all key stages.
• Ensure all engineering drawings and details are available and checked, in advance of start on site including foundations, sub- structure, highways, sewerage, utilities and any remediation proposals.
• Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and other engineering matters as necessary.
• Continue to develop site designs and provide full engineering support throughout the planning and building warrant process.
• Input into LEADR/ Site Specific Environmental Action Plans / CDM / Health and Safety / Environmental issues.
• Co-ordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Environment Agency etc to resolve any engineering issues.
• Prepare and supply tender documentation for specialist designs such as piled foundations / grouting /ground improvement.
• Ensure engineering design is compliant with necessary standards.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise
• IT/Computer literate
• A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage
• Have the ability to interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations.
• Fully understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub- structure design
• Be capable of preparing initial site designs and constraints plans at an early stage.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the process for procuring new utility proposals.
• Demonstrate a track record of producing technical site appraisals
• 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).
• Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements
• Thorough knowledge of remediation techniques and methodology
• Ability to undertake civil engineering design in-house and to manage and assess external designs
• Extensive experience of engineering issues gained within housebuilding industry e.g. roads and sewers, foundations, land drainage, utilities, etc.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance