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Engineer

June 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Engineer

Summary

Are you ready to be part of; Building Homes, Changing Lives?

We have an exciting opportunity at Gleeson in our North Eastern region for an experienced Engineer with a background in housebuilding, to join our established Technical team.

The purpose of the role is to support and assist the Regional Technical team and operating teams to support the regional and Group Business plan, Commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements.

This role supported by the the team, covers Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear areas and we offer the flexibility for the right person to choose their main base location for this role, either our Tyne & Wear or Tees Valley regional office.

Package

  • Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
  • Choice of company car or car allowance
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme
  • Healthshield membership
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Share Purchase Plan

Main Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the position:

  • Provide technical/engineering support to the land/development team to assist during feasibility studies and lead in the preparation of site viability reports in line with current regulatory requirements for residential development.
  • Identify the need for external consultants, agree fees, the scope of service capability, timescales and deliverability.
  • Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme and in line with the National Housebuilding council standards.
  • Be aware of and act upon commercial implications relating to planning & architectural design; civil & structural engineering design; geotechnical & ground remediation strategies; statutory services - new supplies & diversions.
  • Assist in the process of tendering for, setting-up and establishing on site management companies, whilst implementing the group procedures and ensuring all legal aspects in relation to various agreements.
  • Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary in order to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approval and satisfactory conditions discharge.
  • Assist in the preparation of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the Technical function.
  • Co-ordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements.
  • Responsible for managing the Adoption process.
  • Provide engineering support to site teams and Internal departments.
  • Be present on site and lead on relevant technical meetings relating to the procurement and approval of site infrastructure.

Ideal Candidate

  • A relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design, and/or civil engineering
  • Knowledge of engineering requirements of the house building industry and the legal framework associated with Technical standards and requirements.
  • Knowledge and application of: Highway Design Standards, Sewers for adoption, Building Regs, British Standards, PDS design software, Micro drainage design software and AutoCAD.
  • Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness
  • Good Organisational skills
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD
  • Numerical and Literate
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