The Position

The Engineer will have responsibility for providing excellent engineering services across their sites.

The Role

* Carry out initial drainage and infrastructure feasibility designs to support land appraisals and cost planning.

* Prepare early stage road and sewer layouts for site feasibility and value engineering purposes.

* Assess site constraints and provide technical input during the land acquisition process.

* Liaise with Technical, Land and Planning teams to inform site layouts from a drainage and levels perspective.

* Instruct and manage external consulting engineers to undertake detailed road, sewer, and levels design.

* Review and coordinate S104, S38, and S278 technical submissions prepared by consultants.

* Manage and monitor progress of technical approvals from water authorities, highways departments, and lead local flood authorities.

* Act as the internal technical lead for drainage and infrastructure delivery across multiple live and proposed sites.

* Ensure consultant designs are buildable, cost efficient, and comply with relevant standards and regulations.

* Provide clear technical briefs and feedback to consultants to achieve timely approvals.

* Monitor and manage consultants' performance, budgets, and deliverables against project timelines.

* Liaise with utility providers and statutory consultees as part of the infrastructure design process.

* Prepare and present technical information to internal teams and directors.

* Assist in resolving on-site technical issues in collaboration with the construction team.

* Maintain accurate records of design iterations, approvals, and technical correspondence.

* Attend site and design team meetings as necessary to track progress and align stakeholders.

* Support procurement and commercial teams by providing infrastructure input into tender documents.

* Keep up to date with changes in design standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

* Provide mentoring and support to junior staff where required.

* All designs are in accordance with current Building Regulations, LABC/NHBC, and local authority requirements.

The Candidate

* The Engineer must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in R&S Design, liaising with consultants, statutory bodies and subcontractors. They should also possess a good all round knowledge of site development procedures and the road and sewer adoption process.

* They must have extensive experience of working with contractors and knowledge of construction of roads, sewers and foundations for residential developments.

* Experienced in the use of Microsoft office.

* Proficient using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage. Experience using one or more of the following design packages: PDS, Civil 3D, or Site3D is essential.

* Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills