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Senior Engineer
Excitingopportunity to join a leading house builder who build high quality family homes across the UK.
As theSenior Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager and the management of a number of developments (often more complex in their nature) and will be expected to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
- Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments to ensure deadline are met
- Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability.
- Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation
- Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process and attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
- Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
- Procure site investigation information and engineering solutions
- Review the GI/ SI for proposed sites and ensure suitable remediation strategy
- Ensure all approvals are obtained and correct information received and issued to allow for a programmed start on site
- Develop others working within the engineering section and provide support and coaching where required
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
- Experience working at a senior engineering level or extensive experience working in an engineering role
- Experience working within volume house builder preferable / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable
Qualifications and Training
- Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
- CSCS card or equivalent
- Current full UK driving licence
Skills and Aptitude
- Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
- Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
- Ability to manage and motivate a team
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
- Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
- Committed to diversity and inclusion
Should you be looking for a new challenge and the next step up in your career we would love to hear from you.
