Senior Engineer

About the job:

Job Location: Warwickshire

About:

This housebuilder based in Warwickshire has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and success of the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for project managing new developments from acquisition to final adoption, including:

Experience of engineering in residential development, including S104 / 38 / 278 works, utilities, remediation, topography and foundations.
Knowledge of the planning system in relation to engineering matters.
Able to prepare engineering appraisals of new land opportunities and to ensure that bids are reflective of site requirements.
Ability to check consultant’s designs for compliance, correctness and the application of value engineering principles is essential.
Management of external consultants in terms of cost control, quality and programme.
Proactive attitude, the ability to propose effective and practical solutions and to see challenges through to a positive conclusion.
Awareness of the requirements and time pressures of other disciplines and able to work collaboratively, building professional relationships across various teams.
Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the ‘bigger picture’ i.e. cause and effect in relation to the solutions / designs proposed and the associated timescales, plus how these would impact on other disciplines and the delivery requirements of the business.
The Person:

Previous experience as a Technical Manager within the industry
Degree in engineering related subject
Experience in managing all technical elements of house building
Excellent communication and organizational capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to resolve issues quickly
Able to work as part of a team
The benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package including 26 days' holiday, car or allowance , pension, life assurance, company car/car allowance, and bonus
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed