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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Development Engineer / Senior Engineer that is looking to take the next step in their career, and to play a pivotal role in the development and success of a regional 5* housebuilder based in Cheshire.
You will report to the Technical Director, and you will be responsible for project managing new developments from acquisition to final adoption.
Responsibilities
- Commissioning of road and sewer design work and arranging for tender
- Commissioning ground investigation reports and ascertaining foundation/specific requirements
- Liaison with service companies and highway/water company engineers
- Instructing consultants/surveying departments to tender and carry out infrastructure works
- Arranging street lighting designs, costs and services to be completed
- Liaise with key staff and customers regarding on-going progress
- Submit and obtain approval for Building Regulations/Control via NHBC or Local Authority
- Report on all engineering costs for site development targets and monitoring until completion
- Ascertain and agree on costs under collaboration agreements
- Arranging pre-start meetings with the contractor, agreeing on programme and constraints as appropriate
- Assisting the Land and Financial teams to ensure Section 106 requirements are met including payments
- Completion of technical agreements such as S278, S38 and S104 agreements with sewer easements as appropriate, together with service authority contracts
- Transfer of substation sites and pumping station sites as appropriate
- Arranging postal numbers/street names for developments
- Assisting with setting up management companies for apartments and private roads
- Arranging surfacing contractors and implementation of remedial works, leading to road/sewers being placed on maintenance
- Inspection with highway/water company engineers as required
- Inspecting roads/sewers to ascertain remedial works prior to adoption
- Monitoring costs and referring any defects/issues to the contractor
- Managing contra charges as required
- Arranging for as-built highway/sewer surveys for adoption purposes
Qualifications / Experience
- Degree in engineering related subject
- Have career stability with a reputable housebuilder
- Experience in managing all technical elements of house building
- Excellent communication and organisational capabilities
- Ability to resolve issues quickly
- Able to work as part of a team
Please apply or reach out to Danny at HBF for further information on this outstanding career development opportunity and join a Luxury Builder as they look to scale over the next few years.
