Talent Acquisition Manager for untypical, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes
untypical are an ambitious, customer focused housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We’re dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.
We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.
Benefits Package
* Annual bonus
* Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
* 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
Responsibilities and Duties
* Assist in the review of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals and required working drawings.
* Complete technical due‑diligence items for any new site acquisition – from speculative open market sites to strategic land.
* Obtain full range of surveys (topographical, underground services, asbestos, condition, site investigation, contamination assessments, structural surveys, party walls, ecological and other enquiries) including budget quotes and costs; liaise with consultants and utility providers.
* Brief engineering consultants on design scope for roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, external levels, foundation designs and other substructures below DPC level.
* Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land.
* Coordinate and procure utility infrastructure and diversions for land appraisal purposes.
* Oversee design and detailing by external Consulting Engineers for new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 Agreements.
* Secure adoption agreements (S38, S104, S278) to suit the development programme.
* Liaise with Land & Planning, Commercial and Sales to ensure detailed site acquisition appraisals with all risks highlighted.
* Liaise with Technical Team members to appoint upfront consultants (Geo‑Technical/Geo‑Environmental, Civil Engineers and Utility Consultants) for due‑diligence scope.
* Lead internal department handover meetings and support Development Manager with any outstanding engineered items.
* Lead and chair monthly meetings with local Highway Authorities / LLFA’s.
* Maintain Scope of Services and regularly interview external engineering consultants.
* Maintain pre‑development folder on Shared Drive and drawing management system, ensuring all information and outputs are saved/uploaded.
* Liaise to seek discharge of building regulations and planning conditions.
* Comply with Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
* Assist Senior Engineer and Adoptions Engineer with site adoption requirements such as S278, S38, S104, Deed of Grants, Pump Stations, POS, and Management Company areas.
* Undertake regular site visits.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
* Previous experience in a similar role within residential development or civil engineering consultancy.
* Knowledge of UK planning and regulatory frameworks relevant to engineering and infrastructure delivery.
* Familiarity with interpreting site investigation reports, utility plans, and topographical data.
* Understanding of infrastructure design including highways, drainage, and earthworks.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD and engineering design software such as MicroDrainage is advantageous.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Effective communicator with good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in residential engineering.
Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.
Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.
untypical is guided by its ambition to become the UK’s most customer‑centric housebuilder. By putting people and the planet at the heart of the communities that it builds, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Construction and Building Construction
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