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We have an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Development Engineer to join a privately owned housebuilder. You will be part of a small team of technical staff who are all based out of their office in Lancashire.
Join a renowned builder with a strong brand, excellent reputation, and top-quality houses that stand out from the crowd. We are seeking a dedicated Engineer to join the team, with the opportunity to train and develop into a Development Engineer. If you are passionate about building a career with a company that values excellence and professional growth, we want to hear from you.
This is a unique opportunity to get involved in a wide range of technically challenging housing sites. You will gain invaluable experience in all aspects of development work and will be involved in pre-planning, planning, engineering and construction.
Main Purpose of the role will be to Assist with day-to-day Engineering matters within the Technical Department.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and administration of topographical surveys, geotechnical/geo-environmental surveys, CCTV drainage surveys, utility surveys, structural surveys.
- General engineering support to the Technical Managers, and the Land, Commercial, Sales and Customer Care departments.
- Assist in the appointment of external civil engineering and structural engineering consultants, and the co-ordination and checking of the consultants designs, including Road & Sewers Design, External Works and Plot Drainage.
- Coordination and administration of specialist foundation designs and quotations.
- Coordination and administration of S38 and S278 highway works Agreements, S104 and S102 sewer adoption Agreements and S106 sewer connections applications.
- Participation in pre-contract, pre-start and project progress meetings.
- Supporting engineers in management of spoil and general earthworks with a proactive approach to arranging and actioning the movement of soils within and between sites to ensure minimal double handling occurs.
- Commission and control of demolition and remediation contracts.
- Liaison with Highway Engineers, Water Authority Engineers, Local Authority officers.
- Provide assistance in facilitating the ultimate and timely adoption of Road and Sewers.
- Attending meetings and actioning remedial works and Final Surfacing with sub-Contractors.
- Daily computer usage, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD printing/plotting and processing of electronic drawing files.
Qualifications
HNC / HND Civil Engineering
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to make a real difference in a growing business. If you think you have what it takes to join the team, then please get in touch.
