Our client is one of the Uk’s largest housing developers who are currently looking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer.
Their East Midlands Division is looking to recruit an Engineer to join the Division’s Technical team.
The Role
The role of Engineer will be responsible for supporting to the Technical Manager and the management of a number of developments including the expectation to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.
Principle accountabilities of the role include:
Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments
Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability
Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
Liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation
Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process
Attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
Provide engineering and technical support to the site teams
Package:
Competitive salary
Car/car allowance
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
Experience
Experience of working within volume house building / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable
Experience working carrying gout duties as expected in an engineering role
Qualifications and Training
Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
CSCS card or equivalent
Current full UK driving licence
Skills and Aptitude
Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
Committed to diversity and inclusion
To Apply
We are an Employment Agency specialising in the placement of contract and permanent staff in construction companies and design engineering consultancies across the UK. For further details please visit our website.
If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. job roles, location, salary to us. We also operate a referral scheme, of which further details can be found on our website (search "Strata Construction Consulting").
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK