Development Engineer

Development Engineer

A national house builder have a requirement for a Development Engineer, to oversee the construction of the initial infrastructure and supervise site works across open space areas through to adoption.

About the Development Engineer role

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will be the link between the site team and the technical team providing technical guidance for new build housing developments. Duties to include:

• Ensure infrastructure works on a development are constructed in accordance with the drawings and specifications and to an agreed programme
• Oversee the laying out of open spaces and play areas and ensure prompt handover to management company
• Assess Technical viability of new sites
• Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for land appraisals and required working drawings
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports
• Brief engineering consultants on scope of design
• Work with the in-house design team to ensure timely initial submission are made for by approval by statutory authorities (e.g. S104, S38, S278)
• Take the lead in fee negotiation and the appointment of Consultants
• Assist with the statutory approvals e.g. S104 & S38 agreements
• Assist with the initial stage of infrastructure delivery on new sites, including services and diversions/disconnections
• Assist with he technical and commercial teams in issuing tender drawings to contractors, assessing them on return

Experience required:

• Good engineering knowledge from previous experience of working within the House Building Sector (essential)
• Experience providing technical support/supervision on roads, sewers, earthworks, foundations and services (essential)
• Understanding of Section 38 and Section 104 agreements (essential)
• HNC or above in Civil Engineering (desirable)
• Track record in delivering building control approvals
• Experience of managing external consultants
• Keen eye for detail and ability to process technical information
• Comfortable using engineering related software like AutoCAD, PDS and Microdrainage

What's on offer?

The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement with service days
• Holiday buy, sell and carry over
• Volunteering days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company Car/ Car allowance
• Healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Pension Scheme
• Share Plan
• Wellbeing initiatives and Employee discounts

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