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What you'll be doing?
The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation; this team is also responsible for researching the best materials at the best cost.
In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.
Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Technical Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the design of infrastructure and groundwork’s packages for residential developments.
You will be expected to:
* Procure services records and enquiries for new developments, including responsibility for timely payment for new services infrastructure to support build programmes.
* Oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineers responsible for providing designs for all external works including foundation solutions, new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 agreements.
* Secure adoption agreements; S38, S104 and S278 in a timely manner, to suit the development programme and ensuring bonds are put in place, reduced and extinguished in a timely fashion.
* Have input into securing structural designs for superstructure components.
* Maintain a continuous process of evaluation / peer review of Consultants designs to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering and statutory compliance.
* Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to seek the discharge of building regulations and planning conditions.
What You’ll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Educated to HNC/HND level in an Engineering related discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
* Previous experience in a design related environment, preferably with Civil or Structural Consulting Engineers.
* Ability to confidently handle negotiations with external bodies, including sewerage undertakers and highway authorities.
* Ability to co‑ordinate with all members of the design team to ensure programmes are achieved.
* Computer literate, experience of design software packages such as Autodesk product set. PDS or Mircodrainage experience desirable although not essential.
Benefits
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.
Options:
* 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
Other benefits include:
* Private medical cover: virtual GP, diagnosis, treatment, physio, family members.
* Pension: up to 10% employer contributions.
* Annual Health Assessment: fully funded.
* Financial benefits: employee loans, savings accounts, house purchase discounts.
* Lifestyle benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, retailer discounts.
* Additional benefits: paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family policies, share buying scheme.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Construction
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