Design Engineer - Housing

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