Senior Engineer | Tier 1 Developer | North West | £65k+P

Role overview

·        Review technical information and reports for potential new land opportunities and provide input into initial development feasibility appraisals.

·        Commission site surveys, technical investigations and reports from external consultants and the design team.

·        Obtain consultant fee proposals and monitor expenditure against agreed budgets.

·        Provide technical input into specifications for demolition, remediation and site preparatory works.

·        Coordinate and contribute to the provision of design information for earthworks, roads, sewers, building foundations and development levels.

·        Review engineering design information and ensure all design solutions are the most cost effective and practical, and comply with the relevant building regulations and warranty provider (NHBC) standards.

·        Liaise with highways and water adoption authorities to seek Technical Approvals for Section 273/38 road designs and Section 104 sewer designs.

·        Collate and issue drawing packages and construction information for both tendering and construction works in an orderly manner and to the required timescales.

·        Assist in the negotiation and release of engineering related planning conditions.

·        Attend and actively participate in design and progress meetings as required for each development.

·        Undertake regular site visits to complete inspections with relevant authorities and contractors to ensure that works are carried out to the required standards.

·        Liaise with consultants on a regular basis to ensure that validation / verification reports are available when required.

·        Assist with progressing the adoption of roads and sewers.

You will have:

·        Experience in a development role within the construction, property development or housing industry.

·        Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including professional consultants, local authorities, Registered Providers/Clients involved in the development process

·        Excellent knowledge of the planning system and development process, design and technical issues relevant to house building and affordable housing contracts

·        Ideally RTPI, MCIOB and/or RICS qualified

·        Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to lead and drive the development process

·        Proven ability to deliver projects on programme to meet start on site requirements

·        Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise

·        Thorough attention to detail

·        Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously

·        Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships

·        Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels and positively motivate teams and individuals to deliver

·        Strong presentation skills

·        Self-sufficient in terms of IT – proficient in MS Office programmes and development software e.g. 4Projects, COINS

·        Ability to delegate when required

·        Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the region and as required.

·        A good understanding of Highway & Sewer Standards

·        Construction Design & Management Regulations

In return:

·        Up to £65,000 + annual bonus

·        Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

·        Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees

·        28 days annual leave

·        2 Volunteering days per annum

·        Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

·        Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

·        Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary