As the Senior Engineer, you will provide engineering support at all stages of the development process, from initial viability advice to design development, gaining technical consent and providing advice to all other departments and selected contractors during construction. Assess and appraise consultants designs for suitability and to ensure the designs are the most cost effective, compliant with ...
As the Senior Engineer, you will provide engineering support at all stages of the development process, from initial viability advice to design development, gaining technical consent and providing advice to all other departments and selected contractors during construction. Assess and appraise consultants designs for suitability and to ensure the designs are the most cost effective, compliant with legislation and practical. Commission and manage consultants, for civil and structural designs, ensuring all information is available and competent for use in tendering, production and in the procurement of technical consents. Liaising with NHBC to ensure all appropriate standards pre-construction have been met, and throughout the project ensuring all conditional items are concluded satisfactorily. What you will do: Preparation of viabilities Have the ability to interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations. Be capable of preparing initial site designs and constraints plans at an early stage. Procuring designs and quotes for new utility proposals. Fully understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge. Resolve engineering issues as part of planning application. Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs, to satisfy planning whilst maintaining the most competitive and practical solution. Co-ordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any further engineering issues. Co-ordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Water Companies & Environment Agency to resolve any engineering issues. Work with the project team to add value and secure the best planning consent and engineering solution for the company. Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards. Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and plot drainage. Monitor and resolve any CML issues during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of plots. Ensure all information is available for concept meeting / pre tender / pre start / site start. Ensure all engineering drawings and details are available and checked, in advance of start on site including foundations, sub- structure, highways, sewerage, utilities and any remediation proposals. Procure technical approval for highways / sewerage/ land drainage /utilities/ foul and surface water drainage/ Procure and manage utilities i.e. existing and proposed at all key stages. Ensure deed plans and setting out drawings for all plots are available. Input into LEADR/ Site Specific Environmental Action Plans / CDM / Health and Safety / Environmental issues. Prepare and supply tender documentation for specialist designs such as piled foundations / grouting /ground improvement and review designs prior to site start. General Securingall technical approvals necessary for a competent site start. Attend pre tender / pre start / site start / regular site meetings / customer/ meetings / specification reviews and any other relevant meeting as required under the companys operating framework. Undertake regular site visits. Any other duties as required. What you will have: Extensive experience in engineering issues gained within the housebuilding industry e.g. roads and sewers, foundations, land drainage, utilities, etc. IT/Computer literate A high level of proficiency in AutoCad / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage Ability to undertake civil engineering design in-house and to manage and assess external designs Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations Demonstrate a track record of producing technical site appraisals Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub- structure design Thoroughknowledge of remediation techniques and methodology Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise Track record of negotiating successful technical approvals Undertaking how to create value from design and the impact of the business of design changes Established relationships with key enablers in the engineering field Individuals seeking employments at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. JBRP1_UKTJ
