Engineer - Fawkes and Reece : Job Details

Engineer

A national house builder delivering new build properties have a requirement for an Engineer to join their Technical and Engineering team

About the role - Engineer

As an Engineer you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of engineering design throughout the delivery phase. You will manage and report all engineering requirements as per company policies and processes.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Procure service records and enquiries for new developments.
• Assess geo-technical information and provide direction for foundation solutions and infrastructure.
• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant's designs (when required to engage 3rd party consulting engineer) to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering.
• Provide initial feasibility drainage infrastructure proposals based upon assessment/investigation/consultation with relevant statutory bodies, existing infrastructure plans and local policies.
• Prepare technical monitors, abnormal schedules and schedules of engineering assumptions for each land opportunity.
• Prepare gap analysis reports to identify areas of further investigation substantiating requirements.
• Initiate enquiries (developing an appropriate scope of works) and prepare cost schedules for approval where 3rd party consultant input is necessary.
• Assess layouts prepared by 3rd party consultants and identify (where applicable) efficiencies utilising drawing software platforms when necessary.
• Prepare financial forecasts in relation to infrastructure inspection, legal, and bond fees identifying during this process associated phasing potential.
• Identify and articulate in writing potential build difficulties with both civil and structural operations, having good knowledge of temporary works impacts.
• Liaise effectively between departments on design assumptions/solutions to ensure 'buy-in' to proposals submitted for costing.
• Procure and review all engineering tender and construction packages to ensure designs accord with relevant standards for commercial enquiry and build thereafter.
• Prepare, monitor and review section agreement and statutory undertaker trackers and communicate clearly to all project team members on monthly progress.
• Managing proposed service enquiries with relative stat providers; Co-ordinating existing services disconnections and diversions where required.

Skills and experience required for the Engineer role:

• Relevant HND / Degree / Professional qualification
• Previous experience in the construction industry as a Civil Engineer for a Housing Developer or within a similar Engineering role within a design consultancy.
• Demonstratable experience in driving value engineered solutions.
• Good working relationships with Statutory Undertakers and Regional Local Highways Authorities.
• Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the technical environment.
• Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.

What's on offer for the Engineer role?

The company are offering a competitive salary (dependant on experience), a company car or car allowance, annual bonus, 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, competitive pension scheme, life assurance, share incentive scheme and additional employee rewards. The company also offer flexible working arrangements and training and development and opportunities for career progression.

How to apply

If you want to hear more about the Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on .