Engineer | Leading Housebuilder | Bristol | £65k

Job Summary

To provide engineering support at all stages of the development process, from initial viability advice to full design packages, gaining technical consents and providing advice to all other departments and selected contractors during construction. Undertake engineering design directly or assess and appraise consultant’s designs for suitability and to ensure the designs are the most cost effective, compliant with legislation and practical. Commission and manage consultants, for civil and structural designs, ensuring all information is available and competent for use in tendering, production and in the procurement of technical consents. Liaising with NHBC to ensure all appropriate standards pre-construction have been met, and throughout the project ensuring all conditional items are concluded satisfactorily.

Preparation of viabilities

Have the ability to interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations.
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.
Fully understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge.
Resolve engineering issues as part of planning application

Continue to develop site designs and provide full engineering support throughout the planning and building warrant process.
Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs, to satisfy planning whilst maintaining the most competitive and practical solution.
Co-ordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any engineering issues.
Co-ordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Environment Agency etc to resolve any engineering issues.
Work with the project team to add value and secure the best planning consent and engineering solution for the company.
Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards.

Ensure engineering design is compliant with necessary standards.
Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and other engineering matters as necessary.
Monitor and resolve any CML issues during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of plots.
Ensure all information is available for concept meeting / pre tender / pre start / site start

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.
Procure technical approval for highways / sewerage/ land drainage
Procure and manage utilities i.e. existing and proposed – at all key stages.
Input into LEADR/ Site Specific Environmental Action Plans / CDM / Health and Safety / Environmental issues.
Prepare and supply tender documentation for specialist designs such as piled foundations / grouting /ground improvement.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

Extensive experience of engineering issues gained within housebuilding industry e.g. roads and sewers, foundations, land drainage, utilities, etc.
IT/Computer literate
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).
Part of a successful engineering team.
A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage
Ability to undertake civil engineering design in-house and to manage and assess external designs
Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements
Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations
Demonstrate a track record of producing technical site appraisals
Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub- structure design
Thorough knowledge of remediation techniques and methodology
Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise
General Project management experience preferred
In return:

·        Up to £60,000

·        Car or allowance (circa 5k)

·        Bonus

·        Health care

·        Share save scheme