Design Engineer
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Closing Date: 22/01/2021
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Summary
To manage the engineering design from land appraisal through to construction issue.
The role of the Technical Department in a Homes Division is to provide a practical and cost effective technical service to the company. This will encompass site evaluation, architectural and engineering design, the investigations of any technical problems encountered and provision of economical and viable solutions. This may involve liaison with, appointment of and co-ordination of external professionals. The Technical Department are involved with the Redrow product from inception to completion. The Engineering Section of the Department ensure that Section 38 and 104 roads and sewers are designed, approved, and constructed to appropriate adoption standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advise Land Dept on Technical viability of new sites
2. Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings
3. Prepare outline engineering schematics for Land Appraisals
4. Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired
5. Brief engineering consultants on scope of design
6. Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when apprising land
7. Manage initial technical submissions for approval by statutory authorities (e.g. S104, S38, S278)
8. Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments
9. Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants
10. Obtain planning permissions and other statutory approvals e.g. S104 and S38 Agreements
11. Prepare Sales and Legal information e.g. Conveyance plans and M colours
12. Answer Technical queries
13. POS, S38, S104 adoptions
14. In house Planning supervisors role
15. Liaise with Redrow Commercial on Special Projects
16. Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
17. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions.
18. Contribute to improving the business, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the company, by putting forward new ideas and, when requested to do so, implementing change.
What we can do for you
We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.
At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.
Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.
We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.
