Senior Engineer

To provide engineering designs and support at all stages of the development process, from initial viability advice to design development, gaining technical consent and providing advice to all other departments and selected contractors during construction. Assess and appraise consultants’ designs for suitability and to ensure the designs are the most cost effective, compliant with legislation and practical. Commission and manage consultants for civil and structural designs, ensuring all information is available and competent for use in tendering, production and procurement of technical consents. Liaise with NHBC to ensure all appropriate standards pre‑construction have been met and throughout the project ensure all conditional items are concluded satisfactorily.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of viabilities
• Interpret geo‑technical reports and make recommendations.
• Prepare initial site designs and constraints plans at an early stage.
• Procure designs and quotes for new utility proposals.
• Understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate working knowledge.
• Resolve engineering issues as part of planning application.
• Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs to satisfy planning while maintaining the most competitive and practical solution.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any further engineering issues.
• Coordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Water Companies & Environment Agency to resolve any engineering issues.
• Work with the project team to add value and secure the best planning consent and engineering solution for the company.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and plot drainage.
• Monitor and resolve any CML issues during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of plots.
• Ensure all information is available for concept meeting / pre‑tender / pre‑start / site start.
• Ensure all engineering drawings and details are available and checked in advance of start on site including foundations, sub‑structure, highways, sewerage, utilities and any remediation proposals.
• Procure technical approval for highways, sewerage, land drainage, utilities, foul and surface water drainage.
• Procure and manage existing and proposed utilities at all key stages.
• Ensure deed plans and setting‑out drawings for all plots are available.
• Input into LEADR, Site Specific Environmental Action Plans, CDM, Health and Safety and Environmental issues.
• Prepare and supply tender documentation for specialist designs such as piled foundations, grouting, ground improvement and review designs prior to site start.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Extensive experience in engineering issues gained within the housebuilding industry (roads and sewers, foundations, land drainage, utilities, etc.).
• IT/Computer literate.
• Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent.
• Ideally accredited by the Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Institute of Chartered Engineers (ICE).
• Part of a successful engineering team.
• High level of proficiency in AutoCad, PDS, Windes, Microdrainage.
• Ability to undertake civil engineering design in‑house and to manage and assess external designs.
• Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub‑structure design.
• Undertaking how to create value from design and the impact of the business of design changes.

What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry‑leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which affect their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.