TSR are recruiting for a well-established regional Residential Housebuilder with an established pipeline, they require an experienced Design Engineer to overlook a number of residential developments predominantly in the West Yorkshire area. The company is looking for a Design Engineer who has the skills to push through tricky, but high quality large volume housing sites.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY:

• 5+ Years experience as a Design Engineer for a housing developer, ideally PLC
• Experience in new build residential projects
• Programme management and experience working site teams
• Supporting the planning team with consultant shortlist, design advice, feasibility studies, drainage and utility enquiries.
• Review and provide comment on all technical reports including flood rick, geo environmental, TOPO and highway / transportation reports.
• Prepare internal engineering and utilities reports.
• To provide cost effective/innovative design solutions and in a timely manner.
• To ensure that individual projects run smoothly from an engineering perspective.
• To be able to act upon instructions from the Engineering Manager.
• Ensure all design information produced is issued to the relevant internal and external departments in accordance and on schedule with the programme.
• Develop awareness of the commercial implications relating to planning and architectural design; civil and structural engineering design; geotechnical and ground remediation strategies; statutory services (new supplies and diversions).
• Have the ability to technically engage with and direct consultants responsible for the above.
• Registration of developments for building regulations and warranty, ensuring discharge of conditions to allow construction progress.
• Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors as necessary in order to achieve building regulations, warranty approvals and satisfactory conditions discharge.
• Coordinate all legal aspects in relation to various agreements and to arrange bonds, guarantees, warranties and insurance as called for.
• Help monitor the NHBC bond facility identifying possible reductions and cancellations

SKILLS:

• To be qualified to HNC/HND level and have a sound knowledge and understanding of engineering issues often encountered by house builders.
• To have strong communication and presentation skills.
• To be aware of emerging legislation and the impact on the business.
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Possess good communication skills
• A broad technical awareness