A privately owned and established housebuilder with a strong brand that signifies quality are recruiting for an Adoptions Engineer to join their regional office in Hertfordshire.
This role is to join a successful Technical Team where you will be responsible for coordinating the adoptions of development infrastructure to the relevant authorities and collaborating with the Technical, Build and Commercial discipline functions to obtain the required information for practical completion and remedial works but to reduce the overrun of bond fees.
Duties and responsibilities
* Establish and maintain the adoptions schedule, including the legacy portfolio and incorporate upcoming adoption projects.
* Flag and monitor bond overrun risks and set strategies to resolve and remove overrun projects with direction and agreement of the Technical Manager and Director.
* Manage communication with all stakeholders in the adoption process for highways, drainage, open space, utilities and any other relevant adoption/transfer process.
* Co-ordinate internal or external resources to provide the required information as agreed with the adopting authorities
* Understand and interpret drawings, schedules, testing, reports and surveys to ensure accurate and timely transfer of information
* Attend, facilitate and chair where necessary any meetings, site visits, reviews, testing, road safety audits with the relevant authorities.
Requirements for the role:
* Proven experience of working within Residential property or house builder sector experience
* A construction-related qualification
* Knowledge of NHBC standards, building regulations, and health & safety legislation
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Organised and good time management
* Attention to detail to ensure high-quality finishes and compliance with specifications
* IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office and construction management software
* Ability to manage subcontractors and site operatives effectively
The company prides themselves on building a strong working culture and a focus on well-being and work-life balance, so that it creates an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed. With a low staff turnover and employees with long service histories this truly reflects the core ethics of the working environment that has been created.
If you would like to discuss this job opportunity in more detail, please apply to the role or email to arrange a confidential call.