Group Civil and Structural Engineer

Job Description

This role is a group level Civil and Structural Engineering role working for a well known national housing developer and they are ideally looking for someone who has a strong background in working within the housing industry as well as someone who is interestedin working for a role that covers the whole of the UK business.Client DetailsThis client are a well known housing developer who work across the whole of the UK with regional offices across all major cities/counties.They focus on a range of different house types/developments and they have a centralised group function that is based in 2-3 offices across the UK.Description

• To develop and deliver Group processes and procedures, scope of services and other guidance documentation and best practice relevant to the role, to allow Operating Divisions to implement and manage.
• Manage the Group Approved Panel of Structural and Civil Engineers (Multi-Storey, 5 stories and more) and Complex Structures process, which will involve periodic meetings and workshops, and monthly reporting.
• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of external Consultants performance and design capabilities to ensure that service delivery standards and scheme proposals adhere to best practice to ensure cost optimisation has been achieved.
• Develop effective processes in line with the Building Safety Act Gateways (1-3) and align with relevant RIBA Stages and the build stages to ensure applications transition through the Gateways seamlessly.
• Review Consultant reports to enable considered pre-purchase appraisals on development opportunities.
• Provide support and advice on development constraints and abnormal items requiring commercial provisions.
• Establish good working relationships with Divisions and key stakeholders to encourage feedback for inclusion in future schemes to avoid wastage and improve the engineered solutions.
• Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Groups Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team.
• Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisations goals and enhancing the reputation of the company through positive leadership and culture.
• Conduct site visits and produce site compliance reports.

ProfileTo be considered for this role you will ideally:

• Have an Associate Membership of an Engineering institute and 5 years post qualification experience preferred or minimum HNC/HND with 10 years post qualification experience.
• Chartered Engineer and full Member of appropriate industry body (i.e. CIBSE, IMechE, MICE, IET, IStructE) with significant practical experience of Structural and Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience in a design related environment, preferably with Structural and Civil Consulting Engineers.
• Demonstrable experience in masterplanning within infrastructure projects.
• A demonstrable track record in residential development and possessing the ability to confidently manage all areas where Consultant Engineers have an input into the development process.
• A good working knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal regulations, guidance and legislation is important.
• Ability to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence.
• Focused on results.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.
• A competent level of relevant IT skills including using structural design software such as Tekla, Robot and TEDDS with familiarity of coordinating projects using BIM 360, Autodesk Revit and Autocad, Causeway Professional Design Suite (PDS) or Mircodrainagedesirable although not essential.

Job OfferIn return this client can offer a competitive salary and package, the chance for career progression and development and the opportunity to join a growing developer in the UK at group level to have a real impact on the future of their developments and businessunits.