Adoptions Manager

Description

• Manage the individual Project technical utility trackers, monitor on costs and variations, timescales and risk items
• Develop and implement a robust test and inspection regime for all stages
• Cultivate and maintain good, professional and respected working relationships with all external adopting bodies including Highways Authorities, Water Authorities, Councils and Management Companies
• Ensure the necessary certification is provided for all connections to obtain PC / completion including witnessing
• Arrange site inspections of infrastructure at the end of maintenance periods and identify and arrange all works required to achieve adoption
• Liaise with Subcontractors and the Commercial Department with respect to completion of works, variations/new quotations, inspections and rectifying sub-standard works
• Whenever possible, attend sites during infrastructure works/activities and identify/record issues, monitor quality and provide positive feedback or raise concerns with the build team and/or contractors
• Support the Commercial department in reviewing payment applications
• Liaise with the Engineering and Technical Managers to ensure that infrastructure agreements (S278, S38, S104, S185) and Deeds are in place to facilitate the timely sign-off of works.
• Ensure applications for all meters are made and installation managed to programme.
• Assist with the development of pre-construction costs as instructed by line manager.
• Investigate barriers to adoption of Legacy Sites and explore and pursue solutions with adopting authorities
• Undertake regular Site Inspections of completed, unadopted developments and review Health and Safety implications, arranging any necessary remedial works through the Commercial Department
• Prepare and issue Highway H&S Files to adopting authorities
• Work with the Build & Commercial Departments to ensure a timely sign-off/handover for roads and sewers
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all highways and drainage adoption and design procedures and design codes
• Provide support to the commercial department in the procurement of MEP packages via input into enquiry, scopes, reviewing quotations, attending pre-order meetings, etc.
• Ensure CCTV Surveys, As-Built Surveys, etc. are provided by the relevant supply chain and submitted for approval to the adoption authority or approved body.
• Keep up to date with utility works/installations as may be required to facilitate adoptions/handovers
• Provide assistance and guidance to the Technical Department with respect to preparation of Adoption Plans, Deed Plans, Agreements and statutory processes inline with instruction form line manager
• Ensure any comments/queries on the utilities design are reviewed and coordinated with the infrastructure design for adoptable roads and sewers
• Work with the Technical Managers to assist Managing external consultants to assist with adoptions as required including their performance and costs
• Commission and/or provide responses to Road Safety Audits to achieve sign-off

Requirements

• A Civil Engineering related qualification i.e. Degree, HND or HNC
• Good negotiation skills
• Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view
• A good communicator/listener
• Familiarise yourself with the Contract requirements/Employer Requirements and Countryside partnerships utility design solutions
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• Relevant experience in a similar position with a recognised housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• Understanding of Highway & Water Industry standards
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Experience/in-depth knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel and Word
• Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
• Team player able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders / colleagues
• Sound commercial awareness

Benefits

• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance