Engineer

Knightwood Associates

An exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's largest house builders within their eastern division. They are looking to recruit a Senior Engineer to join the Division's Technical team.

The Role
The Senior Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Head of Technical and the management of a number of developments (often more complex in their nature) and will be expected to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments to ensure deadline are met
Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability.
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 and attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
Procure site investigation information and engineering solutions
Review the GI/ SI for proposed sites and ensure suitable remediation strategy
Ensure all approvals are obtained and correct information received and issued to allow for a programmed start on site
Develop others working within the engineering section and provide support and coaching where required
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience

Experience working at a senior engineering level or extensive experience working in an engineering role
Experience working within volume house builder preferable / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable
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