Engineering Manager

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our office in Basingstoke, Hampshire. As our Engineering Manager, you will be able to direct and lead the supervision of all engineering design functions and land investigations; to maintain a healthy portfolio of well-considered development sites for the Region, in accordance with the Company’s best practice and procedures to meet departmental objectives. You will manage all External Consultants of the Technical Team undertaking the production of drawings for the design of site developments, to an internal brief from the management team, to be negotiated with and submitted to the appropriate Authorities for speedy and satisfactory approvals to unlock and maximise development potential & meet the business objectives.

This role requires you to be a skilled and experienced individual operating within the Engineering discipline of the technical team.

You will have experience of working closely with Land, Commercial and Operational teams to ensure efficient delivery of technical information for costing and construction.

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.

Let’s cut to the chase, 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
• Proven working experience in Civil Engineering
• Previous experience in Residential Housing sector
• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control regulatory approvals including all section agreements (section 38 §ion 104 designs)
• Full current UK Driving Licence
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in civil engineering and be familiar with the adoption process. Awareness of estate roads and sewer design, construction and inspection.
• An organised and prioritised working discipline dealing and managing tasks effectively and sequentially
• sound technical understanding of relevant industry guidance, coupled A with an aptitude to learn, obtain and retain information as required within the role
• The ability to work thoroughly and efficiently within a collaborative team environment.
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of adoption and infrastructure works associated to new build housing estates – sewers, roads, utilities.
• Legal understanding of bonds, certificates and title deeds
• Experience of people management and project leading.
• Technically minded and a thorough understanding of section agreements S38, S278 and S104
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to confidently challenge decisions made by others
• Quick and eager to learn, with a focus on continuous development
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
• Proficient in MS Office programmes
• Analytical approach
• Positive attitude towards teamwork
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable –

• Should have a Professional Civil Engineering related qualification (Degree, HND or HNC,)
• Membership of or working towards membership of a professional body (ICE, IStructE, CABE)
• Ideally will have had experience of working with a housing developer, consultancy or local authority
• Understanding of AutoCAD
• Understanding of Civils3D
• Understanding of Revit
• Experience of dealing with surface water drainage strategies/surface water management and familiar with the requirements of the NPPF, the Environment Agency or local planning policy.
• Competent use of a Document Management system (ViewPoint of similar).
• Competent user of Microsoft Project or similar
• Working knowledge of NJUG requirements
• Working knowledge of NHBC roads and sewers bonds, applications, charges and rates.
• Experience of coordinating external utility consultants in the procurement of statutory service designs for developments.

More about the Engineering Manager role…

• Provide technical support for the Land Department in appraisal of engineering designs (S38, S278, S104) and site investigation reports.
• Site visits with the appropriate members of the management team to ensure the best cost engineered solution is produced to gain technical approval from the relevant authorities.
• Ensure company targets are met for a controlled and cost-effective site start through to site completions.
• Production of engineering site feasibilities as instructed by the land department, with liaison with heads of department & outside authorities and agencies to ensure complies with the required standards and business needs.
• Establish good working relationships with Department Heads to ensure schemes are robustly costed and constructed as intended and to encourage feedback for inclusion in future schemes to avoid wastage and improve the engineered solutions.
• 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.
• Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team and attend all relevant training. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.
• Develop good working relationships with Local Authorities and ensure knowledge of the peculiarities of the Local Authorities, and knowledge of the many techniques applicable to the Housing Industry to ensure easy approvals and fast, marketable, economic house building.
• Provision of information and support to all internal customers, most importantly Land, Commercial and Build Departments during the acquisition, design, tendering phases.
• Attend Land handover, Planning, 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 though the Document Management Portal and maintain a register of current drawings for all new build contracts and issue design information to production teams.
• Keep abreast of both prevailing and forthcoming legislation/regulations ensuring that Vistry Homes drawings, 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.
• An understanding of the Highways Act and the various Sectional Agreements, Water Industry Act and the Flood Water Management Act is paramount in undertaking this role. A thorough understanding of S38, 104 & 278 processes is essential.
• Provide Production teams with complete working drawing packages and technical support to Site Management and Sub-Contractors with details, site queries with regard to all Technical issues.
• Ensure all drawings and details are accurate and commercially suitable throughout the construction process
• Co-ordinate and chair construction stage design team meetings with internal and external participants
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings on site as required.
• Co-ordinate the planning process where required and review planning approval to ensure Conditions are addresses in a timely manner. 
• 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.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

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 empowerus 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.  

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