Development Engineer
A national house builder have a requirement for a Development Engineer to join their Technical team to oversee the infrastructure from construction through to adoptions for new build developments.
Development Engineer role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will manage the engineering design process from land appraisal through to construction issue. You will be responsible for appointing appropriate consultants, agreeing fees in-line with budgets, liaising with statutory authorities, and ensuring that design sits within budget.
Duties to include:
" Ensure infrastructure works on new build developments are constructed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to an agreed programme
" Oversee the laying out of open spaces and pay areas and ensure prompt handover the management company
" Assess technical viability of new sites
" Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for land appraisals and required working drawings
" Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports
" Brief engineering consultants on scope of design
" Working with the in-house design team to ensure timely initial technical submissions are made for approval b statutory authorities (S104, S38, S278)
" Assist with engineering information to commercial, construction and sales department
" Take the lead in fee negotiation and the appointment of consultants
" Assist with the statutory approvals e.g. S140 and S38 agreements
" Assist with the initial stage of infrastructure deliver on new sites, including services and diversions/disconnections
" Support the site team with technical queries
" Assist the commercial team in issuing tender drawings to contractors, assessing them on return
" Work in a team of Engineers and Architects to deliver schemes in a cost effective manner and on programme from viability to adoption by statutory bodies.
Development Engineer experience required:
" Self-motivated
" Ability to multi task
" Meticulous attention to details
" Previous experience of engineering designs
" Team player
" Good knowledge of multi utility service installations and service diversions
What's on offer?
The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including:
" Generous holiday entitlement with service days
" Annual bonus scheme
" Company Car/ Car allowance
" Private medical cover
" Pension Scheme
" Wellbeing initiatives and Employee discounts
If you want to hear more about the Development Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on (phone number removed)