Senior Engnineer

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Scotland East Division is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer to join the Division’s Technical team. 

The Role

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager and the management of a number of developments (often more complex in their nature) and will be expected to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

• Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments to ensure deadline are met
• Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability.
• Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation
• Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process and attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
• Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
• Procure site investigation information and engineering solutions
• Review the GI/ SI for proposed sites and ensure suitable remediation strategy
• Ensure all approvals are obtained and correct information received and issued to allow for a programmed start on site
• Develop others working within the engineering section and provide support and coaching where required

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience working at a senior engineering level or extensive experience working in an engineering role
• Experience working within volume house builder preferable / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

• Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Core hours

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase 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.