What you’ll be doing
The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, and this team is also responsible for researching the best materials at the best cost. This role coordinates external design consultants, obtains building control approvals, discharges planning conditions, ensures mains services are procured, and provides Construction Issue drawings for site starts and to support site operations. Reporting to the Technical Manager.
Responsibilities
* Obtaining Technical Drawings and approvals to enable efficient site starts.
* Minimising risk through provision of timely and high-quality information.
* Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme, fee and scope.
* Assist in the preparation of Design Programmes with an ability to present at Progression Meetings.
* Ensure all statutory enquiries, sewer connections and other relevant legal agreements are submitted and pursued for timely completion.
* Oversee the NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval.
* Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme and ensure discharge of planning and building control conditions. To monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Commercial Department to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates.
* Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis.
* Ensure that the Group Policy and Procedures are fully managed and controlled.
* Oversee preparation and approval of Brochure Plans, Conveyance Plans and Sales Area drawings.
* Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection.
* Attend and present at meetings for various stages of projects (Land/Technical hand-over, Project Meeting, Optimisation, Progression, Technical/Sales, Budget Meetings, etc.)
* General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external.
* Attend Subcontractor interviews and meetings where appropriate.
* Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems.
* Issuing drawings and information for construction purposes.
What You’ll Need
* Qualified as a Civil / Building Engineer or at a Construction related degree level or have attained HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience
* Good technical knowledge of both house and apartment construction.
* A working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC, Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry.
* The ability to work with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams.
* The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
* A desire to exceed Customer expectations.
* Excellent communicator at all different levels, internally and externally, with a high attention to detail.
* A competent level of relevant IT skills including using AutoCAD/Revit.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* Company Car or Cash Allowance
* Annual Medical Health Assessment
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* Company Car or Cash Allowance
* Annual Medical Health Assessment
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure. Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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