Senior Engineer - MILTON KEYNES in Essex

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team within Vistry Northern Home Counties, at our Milton Keynes office. As our Senior Engineer, you will manage the day-to-day coordination/design of engineering projects according to the guidelines set-out in the technical department’s Best Practice Policy in order to provide a quality and cost-effective technical function. You will assist in the coordination of external consultants in collaboration with other members of the Pre-development and Technical teams. This will be from the planning approval process, subsequent production of construction drawings at detailed design stage and throughout construction to provide support to the operations team.

You will be tasked with assisting in the control and coordination of the engineering design process, involving the management of design consultants, external parties and stakeholders, Clients and their representatives. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you:

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng) or equivalent
• Experience working within a residential house builder or relevant consultancy
• In-depth knowledge of the engineering function and its delivery
• Knowledge of other engineering packages (Geosite, Smart Engineer, Autotrack, Microdrainage, PDS)
• Understanding of changes to regulations and legislation
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Able to analyse complex data and critically evaluate plans
• The ability to visualise and explain design ideas
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• Positive attitude towards teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work with a high degree of autonomy
• A methodical approach to working practices
• Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Able to influence and persuade others
• A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects

More about the Senior Engineer role:

• Comply with all current Vistry Life of Site procedures
• Support and assist the Engineering Manager and Junior staff members within the Engineering team
• Procure and oversee designs for S38, S278, S104, S185, foundations, retainment and geotechnical investigations plus any other engineering related items from externally appointed consultants
• Procure service records and enquiries for new developments, including responsibility for timely payment for new services infrastructure to support build programmes
• Effective daily management of the External ‘Design Team’ to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable the Technical department and other departments to fulfil their role.
• Attend Pre-Construction design team meetings and regular project review meetings (and other departmental meetings) as required
• Control the management of up to date drawings and information through the Document Viewpoint Platform
• Keep abreast of both prevailing and forthcoming legislation/regulations ensuring that details and specifications are up to date.
• Ensure timely progression of section agreements to adoption.
• Oversee site investigation and civil/structural design work carried out by external consultants.
• A thorough understanding of S38, S278, S104 and S185 processes is essential
• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant's designs to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering
• Review and undertake coordination of all engineering tender and construction documents.
• Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to seek the discharge of building regulations and planning conditions
• Coordinate the delivery of technical information for new and current developments including instructing and managing engineering specialist consultants and dealing with a wide range of technical issues.
• Preparation of Health and Safety documentation in line with Vistry standard operating procedures.
• Ensure Production teams are provided with complete drawing packages and Technical support to Site Management and Sub-Contractors with details, site queries with regard to all engineering related issues.
• Ensure all drawings and details are accurate and commercially suitable throughout the construction process
• To make Bond applications and discharge outstanding NHBC Engineering conditions.
• Assist site teams with any engineering queries that may arise through the build process
• Liaise closely with Building Department to ensure sites are placed on maintenance in a timely manner and ensure adoptions take place, thereby avoiding over runs on Bonds.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with statutory undertakers and regional local highway authorities to ensure timely completion of legal agreements.
• Co-ordinate and chair construction stage design team meetings with internal and external participants
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings on site as required.
• Have an awareness of the planning process and co-ordinate where required to ensure conditions are addressed prior to start on site and adhered to during the construction stages.
• Liaise with consultants and attend meetings to progress all relevant Technical matters
• Assist Surveying and Buying Team in review and approval of subcontractor design information.
• Ensure accurate and on time design information in line with client requirements
• Ensure cost effective design control and buildability
• Apply for and secure statutory body approval of engineering design and ground remediation
• Assist the Commercial team to obtain fee quotations from specialist consultants for any planning and engineering design and technical report requirements.
• Attend site visits and meetings in order to resolve issues that arise during the construction process.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.