There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our East Midlands Division is looking to recruit an Adoptions Engineer to join the Division’s Technical team.
The Role
The Adoptions Engineer is responsible for the adoption of roads, sewers, pumping stations, and public open areas in our developments.
The role of Adoptions Engineer reports to the Technical Director.
Principal accountabilities of the Adoptions Engineer role include:
* Remedial management and supervision of road, sewers, footpath construction, and final surfacing works.
* Ensuring the adoption of roads, sewers, pumping stations, and open spaces covered under Section 38 and S278 and Section 102 and 104.
* Utilize AutoCAD to produce adoption plans for highways, sewers, and open space areas.
* Liaise with local authorities, water companies, and the Environment Agency.
* Prior to legal completion of all new homes, ensure all adoptions standards are met.
* Work within an agreed program of adoptions.
* Work in conjunction with our external legal teams to ensure all legal agreements, including section agreements and deed of easements, are completed in a timely manner.
* Attend/Chair and actively participate in all pre-start meetings, progress site meetings, and other meetings as required to review and assess progress and provide constructive and frequent feedback on project performance.
* Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to other internal departments and colleagues to ensure that any remediation works on site are cost-effective and on program.
* Share knowledge and assist other staff members in carrying out their duties.
* Link between the technical and construction department on engineering matters.
Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
* Experience
* Experience of working as an Adoptions Engineer within construction/housebuilding.
* Sound working knowledge of all CAD and other software civil engineering packages.
* Understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, and Codes of Practice.
* Knowledge of specific design and specification features with regards to road and sewer agreements and maximize value to the Company.
* Qualifications and Training
* HNC/HND in a building-related topic.
* CSCS card or equivalent.
* Skills and Aptitude
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Methodical, conscientious, organized, and works to deliver high standards.
* Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
* Ability to work on own as well as part of a team.
* Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
* IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
* Committed to diversity and inclusion.
The Role and Working Conditions
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.
* Office-based role, with regular travel to development sites as and when required.
* Ability to travel to all development sites within the Divisional area.
In return, we can offer you:
* Optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Competitive annual bonus.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Access to discounts and benefits portal.
* ShareSave Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life assurance.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
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