Industry: Construction
Salary: £50000 – £59000/annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
Working for one of the country's most respected new home builders , this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a great working environment , offering excellent benefits including , annual bonus, £400 per month car allowance , life insurance , company pension scheme and all the other benefits you would expect from a great company.
Key purpose of role:
To be responsible for managing technical and site infrastructure matters from planning approval through to construction and final estate completions/ adoption.
To provide best value solutions, coordinate and deliver all engineering and utility design details/information in line with planning approval, building regulations, budget and build programme requirements
Key duties:
Secure and ensure all technical information including drawings/details, services/suppliers enquiry letters, quotations and acceptances, technical approvals/agreements (S104 & S38, etc) and on-site service connections are issued and received in accordance with all statutory and planning approval requirements in line the agreed drawings, specifications, build and sales programmes and budget requirements covering foundations, all main services, roads and sewers, drainage, earthwork plans, boundary details, street scene and technical design and health & safety requirements and plans.
Check in association with our external legal teams all legal agreements including section agreements and including but not limited to, deed of easements, utility provision (in conjunction with Services Engineer).
Advise on and commission the appointment of external consultants (for site investigations, structural and civil services, topographical, environmental investigations and dilapidation surveys, flooding reports and transportation assessments, etc) and ensure consultants comply with the terms of their formal appointment such that that all information and reports are received, reviewed and checked, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget and the company procures best value design and input from Consulting Engineers.
Develop effective interfaces and communication channels with consultants, contractors, suppliers other stakeholders, including, but not limited to;
Contracts Manager
Site Manager
Building Control Officers
Local Authorities and statutory bodies (Highways, Environmental Health)
Environmental Agencies
Warranty Providers
Clerk of Works
Attend and actively participate in all pre-Start meetings, monthly site meetings and other meetings as required to review and assess progress and provide constructive and frequent feedback on project performance.
To ensure the timely distribution of all relevant drawings and technical information to Construction, Sales and Commercial to ensure production targets and budgets are achieved in accordance with the overall build programme.
Prepare and submit update and evaluation reports and attend and contribute to meetings as required by Construction Management, Sales, Technical and Commercial departments to ensure that engineering and architectural activities maximise the efficiency of build programmes.
Provide on-going technical support and guidance to other internal departments and colleagues to ensure that any remediation works on site are cost effective and on programme.
Input and maintain computer-based databases and/or other data management/reporting systems.
Work as part of a team to deliver best value schemes actively promoting best practice and playing a positive and productive role in assisting the team to continually monitor, assess and improve performance and enhance both individual and team contribution to the achievement of our business goals and reputation.
Share knowledge and assist other staff members in carrying out their duties.
As part of the Technical Department’s role in CDM prepare and issue in association with other relevant departments information in line with the Company’s Health and safety Policies for each development.
At all times comply with responsibilities under the Company’s Health and Safety and Environmental Policies and all other company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested to enable the department meet its requirements and obligations.
• Provide duties under CDM 2015 as “Principal Designer” and “Designer” as appropriate to the role within the Technical Department.
Person specification:
Qualifications :
HND/Degree in Building Studies/Construction/Engineering or equivalent.
Experience Previous experience within the house building industry.
Key knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of specific design and specification features with regards to road and sewer agreements and maximise value to the Company.
Knowledge of utility companies, procedures, license and legislating framework.
Sound working knowledge of all CAD and other software civil engineering packages, cost accounting and data management systems used by the company.
Understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements and Codes of Practice.
Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel and Word.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Leadership and coaching skills.
Persuasion and influencing skills.
Interpersonal / motivation skills.
Personal attributes:
Diligent and methodical
Job Listed: 2024-07-25 11:11:29
