Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager / Development Engineer required to assist the engineering team in my clients busy office in Slough. Development Engineer or Engineering Manager- job Ideally, you will have has at least 3-4yr consultancy experience (Development Engineer) or consultancy as well as development experience (Engineering Manager).
This Developer is offering an excellent salary for the right person, who has hands on experience, not just adoptions, they are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take some of the pressure off the Head of Engineering!
Engineering Manager required for a Large Property Developer – SLOUGH
Overview of Position
To assist the Head of Engineering oversee the engineering function within the technical team. This will include working collaboratively with other members of the Technical Department and other Departments, especially the Commercial and Build teams.
The Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring all engineering information is available to the Production team and other Departments in line with the build programme.
Key Responsibilities
Land
Visit potential new sites with the Land team and review technical information provided
Assist the services co-ordinator issue initial service enquiry packs
Assist with the preparation of Engineering Summary’s and technical fees & services budgets for new sites
Offer assistance to the Commercial team during the preparation of build costs
Technical
Work with the services co-ordinator to procure utility packages for the projects
Agree issue dates for production information based on the latest build programme, including groundworks packages
Assist the technical lead submit design information to building control and the warranty provider
Assist the land and design teams discharge planning conditions
Work with the technical lead to help prepare conveyance plans
Section Agreements (s38, s278, s184, s104, s102, s106 etc.)
Agree extent of adoptable areas/drainage internally and with Local Authorities/Sewerage Undertakers
Assist solicitors to agree legal documentation with Highway Authorities/Sewerage Undertakers
Arrange progress meetings during construction
Agree start dates for maintenance periods and adoptions
Agree/oversee snag items
Monitor status of current bonds (bond schedule)
Consultants (Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental etc.)
Assist in preparing technical budgets and monthly cost reporting
Prepare design briefs and scopes of services
Prepare/issue tender packs
Appraise tender submissions and prepare tender analysis sheets
Check interim/final invoices and certify for payment
Agree/issue variations to the formal appointments
Organise/chair design team meeting and workshops
Monitor design progress against the build programme
Foundations, Roads, Drainage and Remediation
Prepare a foundation review with the geotechnical and structural engineers to establish potential foundation options for each development/building
Agree the optimal foundation solution with the project team before instructing the consultants to prepare a detailed design
Assist the environmental consultant liaise with the Environment Agency and Environmental Health to allow them to prepare remediation strategies for brown field developments
Assist the commercial team procure a specialist remediation contractor
Co-ordinate the sign-off of any validation processes required and the discharge of any associated planning conditions in a timely manner
Review road and drainage designs
Build
Attend pre-start and project meetings when necessary
Assist the build team liaise with the regulators such as the Highway Authority and the Sewerage Undertaker
Day to day problem solving
Sales, Marketing & Customer Services
Assist the marketing team prepare marketing material, including helping to check brochures and models
Assist the sales team prepare White Packs in preparation for sales launches
Where required, assist the conveyancing solicitor respond to enquiries from purchasers
Provide technical support to the customer service team
Adopt a ‘Lessons Learnt’ approach, by sharing and implementing any changes or improvements into the business to help drive the quality of our new homes and developments
Specific Requirements
Technical Skills
Good/Excellent technical/engineering knowledge of residential construction. Traditional and concrete frame constructions.
The experience or the ability to understand the complexities of complex mixed use Regeneration projects
A working knowledge of the Building Regulations, British Standards, Euro Codes, NHBC (or the Warranty Provider required) and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
To have good interpersonal communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams
The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated and the ability to manage others
Keen eye for detail
Analytical approach to reviewing information
Excellent organisational skills
Proactive approach and willingness to take on new tasks
Ability to influence others
Ability to cope under pressure and multi-task
Qualifications
ONC/HND/Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering based qualification. Although no formal AutoCAD qualifications are required, the candidate should be capable of interrogating AutoCAD drawings prepared by others and be able to prepare simple drawings/details