Job Description

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.

In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the design of infrastructure and groundwork’s packages for residential developments.

You will be expected to:

• Procure service records and enquiries for new developments, including responsibility for timely payment for new services infrastructure to support build programmes

• Oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineer’s responsible for providing designs for new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 Agreements

• Secure adoption agreements; S38, S104 and S278 to suit the development programme

• Obtain designs for foundations and where necessary have input into securing structural designs for superstructure components

• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant’s designs to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering

• Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to seek the discharge of building regulations and planning conditions

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities