Senior Engineer

Description:

Senior Engineer

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Scotland East Division is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager and the management of a number of developments (often more complex in their nature) and will be expected to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments to ensure deadline are met

Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability.

Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation

Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process and attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments

Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements

Procure site investigation information and engineering solutions

Review the GI/ SI for proposed sites and ensure suitable remediation strategy

Ensure all approvals are obtained and correct information received and issued to allow for a programmed start on site

Develop others working within the engineering section and provide support and coaching where required

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience working at a senior engineering level or extensive experience working in an engineering role

Experience working within volume house builder preferable / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable

Qualifications and Training

Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience

CSCS card or equivalent

Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail

Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner

Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards

Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner

Ability to manage and motivate a team

Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively

Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.

Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings

Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked

Core hours

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received