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What you’ll be doing?
The Technical team is involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation. This team explores solutions and researches the best materials at the best cost. In terms of design, we tackle the variety of our sites, each with unique problems to solve, while driving sustainability and value under changing building and environmental legislation.
Reporting to the Technical Director, you will work within our Engineering Team and be responsible for undertaking the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments.
* Procure service records and enquiries for new developments
* Undertake in‑house road and sewer designs for new estate roads and infrastructure
* Prepare groundwork pack designs for tender and construction issue
* Undertake drainage, foundation and levels appraisals to support land bids
* Secure S38, S104, S185 & S278 legal agreements to suit the development programme
* Obtain designs for foundations and, where necessary, input into securing structural designs for superstructure components
* Maintain a continuous process of evaluating any consultant’s designs to ensure they adhere to best practice in value engineering
* Liaise with other technical team members and stakeholders to seek discharge of building regulations and planning conditions
* Support our site engineers and site managers by responding to site technical queries
What you’ll need
* Person educated to HNC/HND level in an engineering related discipline
* In‑depth 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 coordinate with all members of the design team to ensure programmes are met
* Computer literate; experience of design software packages such as XPSite3D and Info‑drainage is desirable albeit not essential
Benefits
We are a 5‑star housebuilder recognised for delivering high‑quality homes for all generations. We offer a hybrid working culture, competitive salary, bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
* Competitive salary
* Competitive bonus scheme
* Private medical cover – single cover
* Company car or cash allowance
* Annual medical health assessment
* 26 days’ holiday (increased by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of flexible benefits
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Private healthcare support with virtual GP, physio and talking therapies
* First‑class pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
* Employee loans and savings accounts, house purchase discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, discounts at major retailers
* Paid volunteer and study leave, parental and carers leave, share‑buying scheme
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Construction
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