We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team within Vistry Northern Home Counties, at our Milton Keynes office. As our Senior Engineer, you will manage the day‐to‐day coordination and design of engineering projects according to the technical department's Best Practice Policy, ensuring a quality and cost‐effective technical function. You will assist in coordinating external consultants with other members of the Pre‐development and Technical teams from the planning approval process through to production of detailed design drawings and throughout construction, providing support to the operations team.
You will be tasked with controlling and coordinating the engineering design process, involving the management of design consultants, external parties, stakeholders, clients and their representatives.
We value in‐person collaboration and team culture, but we are also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how these can be accommodated.
Benefits
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to up to 39 days with service
* Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4 × your annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
Requirements
* Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
* Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng) or equivalent
* Experience working within a residential house builder or relevant consultancy
* In‐depth knowledge of the engineering function and its delivery
* Knowledge of engineering packages (Geosite, Smart Engineer, Autotrack, Microdrainage, PDS)
* Understanding of changes to regulations and legislation
* Strong mathematical and IT ability
* Able to analyse complex data and critically evaluate plans
* The ability to visualise and explain design ideas
* Accurate with an eye for detail
* A methodical approach to working practices
* Decision maker with pragmatic problem‐solving approach
* Able to influence and persuade others
* A self‐starter capable of creating and sustaining momentum in projects
Senior Engineer Responsibilities
* Comply with all current Vistry Life of Site procedures
* Procure and oversee designs for S38, S278, S104, S185, foundations, retainment and geotechnical investigations plus any other engineering related items from externally appointed consultants
* Procure service records and enquiries for new developments, including responsibility for timely payment for new services infrastructure to support build programmes
* Effectively manage the external 'Design Team' to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro‐active and professional manner to enable the Technical department and other departments to fulfil their role
* Attend Pre‐Construction design team meetings and regular project review meetings (and other departmental meetings) as required
* Control the management of up‐to‐date drawings and information through the Document Viewpoint Platform
* Keep abreast of prevailing and forthcoming legislation/regulations ensuring that details and specifications remain current
* Ensure timely progression of section agreements to adoption
* Oversee site investigation and civil/structural design work carried out by external consultants
* Have a thorough understanding of the Highways Act and the various Sectional Agreements, Water Industry Act and the Flood Water Management Act; a deep knowledge of S38, S278, S104 and S185 processes is essential
* Maintain a continuous evaluation of Consultant designs to ensure proposals adhere to best practice in value engineering
* Review and coordinate all engineering tenders and construction documents
* Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to achieve building regulations and planning conditions discharge
* Coordinate the delivery of technical information for new and current developments, instructing and managing engineering specialist consultants and managing a wide range of technical issues
* Ensure Production teams are provided with complete drawing packages and provide Technical support to Site Management and Sub‐Contractors with details and site queries regarding all engineering related issues
* Ensure all drawings and details are accurate and commercially suitable throughout the construction process
* Prepare Bond applications and discharge outstanding NHBC Engineering conditions
* Assist site teams with any engineering queries that may arise through the build process
* Work cooperatively with statutory undertakers and regional local highway authorities to ensure timely completion of legal agreements
* Co‐ordinate and chair construction stage design team meetings with internal and external participants
* Attend and contribute to progress meetings on site as required
* Have an awareness of the planning process and coordinate where required to ensure conditions are addressed prior to start on site and adhered to during the construction stages
* Liaise with consultants and attend meetings to progress all relevant Technical matters
* Ensure accurate and on‐time design information in line with client requirements
* Apply for and secure statutory body approval of engineering design and ground remediation
About Vistry
We build more than homes – we're making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award‐winning employer, we live each day through our ethos of doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do, we empower ourselves to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‐led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, a UK top five housebuilder, and the holder of a five‐star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winners of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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