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Senior Civil Engineer
Suffolk
65k-70k plus benefits
We are working with a respected developer, known for crafting high-quality homes that enjoy national recognition.
They are expanding the technical team and would like to bring in a Senior Engineer to oversee various engineering disciplines across multiple residential projects.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting site appraisals for new land acquisitions, including analysing levels, drainage strategies
- Offering expert advice on utilities, highways requirements, and planning obligations to support cost analysis.
- Managing third-party consultants to develop comprehensive tender packages for infrastructure design (civil/structural engineering and utilities).
- Collaborating with legal teams and local authorities to secure relevant Section Agreements for the adoption of new highways, drainage, and utility assets.
- Providing engineering advice and resolving issues arising during the construction phase.
- Coordinating the final inspection, vesting, and adoption of infrastructure assets with the relevant parties.
Requirements:
- A minimum of HNC/HND qualification in an engineering-related discipline with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience.
- Experience in residential housing, either within a development company or private practice, and a solid understanding of highways, drainage, and utilities.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience working with external consultants, local authorities, and flood authorities.
- A collaborative team player with excellent coordination abilities.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Experience with design software such as AutoCAD and MicroDrainage is desirable but not essential.
You will be a confident and competent engineer, willing to represent the company at public events, so first class communication skills are vital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry-leading business that offers ample career progression in a dynamic and supportive environment.
To learn more and be considered, send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.
