Senior Engineer

Description

Senior Engineer- New Build Housing

Leicestershire/hybrid working

Kitson Associates are working with a well-established housebuilder based in Leicestershire to recruit an experienced Senior Engineer.

You'll take ownership of the engineering design on several residential developments, from land acquisition right through to adoption, working closely with the land, technical and construction teams.

What's on offer

Salary of up to 70,000 Bonus Hybrid working The chance to work on a strong pipeline of residential developments across the East Midlands A supportive team and genuine scope to progress Key responsibilities

Carry out engineering appraisals and due diligence on potential land opportunities, including abnormal cost assessments Produce and manage engineering designs and layouts, including drainage, highways, levels and earthworks strategies Appoint, brief and manage external consultants, making sure designs are delivered on time and to budget Prepare and negotiate Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 agreements with local authorities and water companies Manage utility applications, diversions and new connections Work closely with the land, planning, technical and commercial teams to support planning applications and discharge of conditions Provide technical support to site teams during construction and resolve engineering issues as they come up Take developments through to adoption and bond release Keep up to date with building regulations, NHBC standards and industry best practice Support and mentor junior members of the technical team What you'll need

Currently working for a housebuilder or developer (essential) A minimum of around 3 years' engineering experience in residential development A degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Sound knowledge of Section 38, 104 and 278 agreements and the adoption process Experience of drainage design, highways and external works Confident managing consultants, contractors and local authority relationships Good commercial awareness and an understanding of build costs and abnormals Strong communication skills and the ability to manage several sites at once Proficient in AutoCAD or similar design software (desirable) Full UK driving licence For more information, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion. Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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