Senior Engineer in Coalville

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, responsible for researching the best materials at the best cost. The team deals with a variety of sites, many using existing buildings, each with unique problems to solve. There is a focus on new materials, sustainability, and value, amidst changing building and environmental legislation. Most team members have an architectural or engineering background, offering opportunities to gain expertise in design and project management.

Reporting to the Technical Manager or Technical Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the design of infrastructure and groundworks and managing relationships with external engineering consultants, internal engineering professionals, and statutory bodies.
• Managing and coordinating all Civil and Structural Engineering matters for Developments, leading the internal engineering team.
• Overseeing the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineers responsible for providing designs for all external works including foundation solutions, new estate roads, and sewers, including Section 38, 104, and S278 agreements.
• Preparing pre-purchase appraisals of development opportunities advising on development constraints and ‘abnormal’ items requiring commercial provisions.
• Maintaining a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant’s performance and design capabilities to ensure that service delivery standards and scheme proposals adhere to best practice in delivering Value Engineering.
• Assisting in managing the process of timely discharge of building regulations and planning conditions.
• Ensuring adoption agreements are secured in a timely manner and maintenance and adoptions are secured in line with targets.
• Value Engineering of the Consultants' designs to ensure fitness for purpose and best value.
• Establishing good working relationships with Site staff and Department Heads to ensure schemes are constructed as intended and to encourage feedback for inclusion in future schemes to avoid wastage and improve engineered solutions.
• Complying with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensuring compliance throughout the team.
• Implementing new ideas and methods and seeking ways to improve contributions to the organisation’s goals and enhance the company’s reputation.
• Developing good working relationships with Local Authorities and ensuring knowledge of their peculiarities and techniques applicable to the Housing Industry for easy approvals and fast, marketable, economic house building.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Minimum Associate Membership of an Engineering institute and 5 years post qualification experience preferred or minimum HNC/HND with 10 years post qualification experience.
• A demonstrable track record in residential development and the ability to confidently manage all areas where Consultant Engineers have an input into the development process.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence.
• Focus on results.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want, and a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increased by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Private medical cover is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment, and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions are available. All colleagues can access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts to house purchase discounts. Lifestyle benefits include a Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, and discounts at major retailers.

Additional benefits include death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave), and a share buying scheme.