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ENGINEERING

MANAGER

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Engineering Manager will manage a team of Engineering Consultants to deliver projects, from initial site

identification through to project completion. They will procure working drawings and associated information for

various adoption agreements whilst also managing all external consultants in the production of site design drawings

– including the negotiation and submission of the drawings to the appropriate authorities for speedy and satisfactory

approvals.

Responsible to: Head of Technical / Technical Director

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the coordination of production information for nominated sites to a written programme in order to

ensure a controlled and cost effective finish to the sites.

• Establish and enforce quality and standards in schemes, in order to maintain the good image of the

company.

• Ensure that schemes are designed to Redrow standards and in-line with policies and appropriate legislation,

to meet building, marketing and economic considerations, as well as being competitive and value

engineered.

• Ensure that schemes are produced within required time limits to suit programme deadlines; taking into

account external factors such as local authority planning and highways, drainage undertakers, drainage

boards, service companies, local committees, action groups, resident issues, etc.

• Attend meetings where needed in order to support the delivery of projects and Engineering Consultants in

the fulfilment of their duties.

• Assess future potential developments and produce detailed technical reports following site visits with

appropriate members of the management team to ensure the best cost engineered solution is proposed

for the land.

• Produce engineering site feasibilities as instructed by the Land department, by liaising with Heads of

Department and external authorities and agencies to ensure compliance with the required standards and

business need. This will include assessments of infrastructure, foundations, retaining walls, under build, cut

and fill, etc.

 

 

 

• Encourage feedback from site teams at all points of the build in order to improve the design and

implementation of future schemes to avoid wastage and improve the engineered solutions.

• Comply with all responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure

compliance with the same throughout the Engineering team.

• Ensure compliance at all times 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.

• Provide support to the Principal Designer to ensure full compliance with the Construction (Design &

Management) regulations.

• Effectively manage the Engineering Design Team (both internally and externally) to ensure that the required

level of proactive and professional service is provided to enable other departments to fulfil their role.

• Lead, motivate, develop, appraise and performance manage the Engineering Team to ensure that they are

fully motivated to achieve best performance and meet the company’s needs.

• Built strong working relationships with site teams and Heads of Departments to ensure that schemes are

constructed as intended.

• Develop good working relationships with local authorities to ensure easy approvals and fast, marketable,

economic house building.

 

THE PERSON

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Innovative approach to solving problems.

• Capable of managing multiple competing priorities at the same time.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Proven experience in the production of value engineering designs.

• Organised in approach, and able to organise others.

• Ability to effectively communicate with people across all departments and levels within the business.

 

These are illustrative duties and the job holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to

enable the department to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

 

Location: Bristol, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £55,000.00
Salary to: GBP £65,000.00
Job published: 19-04-2024
Job ID: 33697

Technical Coordinator

Salary - £55,000 - £62,000 + Package

Due to progression in the Residential market we have been instructed to source a Technical coordinator to join a growing Developer. With a strong bank balance, this developer is heavily into specialised Partnership schemes either on Land or independant Investors.

The technical coordinator will assist in the delivery of three schemes and play a pivotal role in the business moving forward.

Requirements

  • Thorough with a pro-active management style
  • Ability to prioritise as appropriate, motivate and communicate to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met
  • Leadership skills including being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Experience and understanding of maintaining technical schedules
  • Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues
  • Project and process management
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Design delivery and assessing risks
  • Effective communication with all levels of management and project teams, both internal and external to the Company
  • Ability to coach and train junior and new team members in technical processes and procedures
  • Passionate about customer satisfaction, house building and construction, with a focus on high standards and excellence.
  • Knowledge and understanding of regeneration in mixed tenure developments
  • Written and verbal communication skills

Deliverables

  • Coordinate Technical and design processes, design teams and subcontractors throughout detail design, procurement and construction, monitoring progress to ensure delivery on time and in budget
  • Technical design coordination of schemes, ensuring that the maximum revenue is generated by the quality, cost effectiveness and buildability of the design
  • Assisting with reviewing of consultant's detail design drawings and subcontractor designs
  • Coordinating consultants and their deliverables driving a high standard
  • Ensuring that designs comply with Company's standards
  • Promoting design that respects budgetary constraints

Should this position be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Location: Warwick, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 15-04-2024
Job ID: 33696

Due to an upcoming retirement, we have been instructed by our client to source a Sales Estimator 

This established Contractor supplies and installs steel frame buildings and cladding for both the agricultural, commercial and industrial markets also undertakes refurbishment of the steelwork and cladding on existing buildings

The role primarily involves taking enquiries in person, by phone or email, establishing client’s requirements, estimating the costs of detailing, materials, fabrication and labour, plant and safety equipment for installation through to final account and invoicing. Plus handling any variations as the clients invariably change their minds during the process.

The current incumbent takes in approximately 3 new orders a month ranging from £30k to £500k amounting to £6.0m turnover.

80% of the business is repeat work within our existing customer base, with the balance coming from following up recommendations and referrals.

This position will also involve working with the existing customer base but in addition whilst we have excess capacity we will be looking to bring new customers on board.  It will involve some travel to see the customers most of whom are within two hours of the  office but one is Suffolk and some others in the SE.

The position would be in based around the office near Tidworth although it is anticipated that the successful applicant will be able to work from home typically 2 days per week.

Ideally needs to be located within a 45-60 minute drive of the office – one of the key customers is in Hampshire who will require regular visits.

The current encumbant will provide training and, as mentioned above, we will want to increase business by having two sales estimators.

Salary will be according to experience and potential.

The remuneration package includes inclusion in the company’s profit share, private health and pension schemes and a company car.

We are putting in place a staff share scheme to encourage long term commitment from key staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established client with progression.

Should you be interested, please contact us ASAP.

Location: Marlborough, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 05-04-2024
Job ID: 33692

 

 

 

Job Description: Maintenance Manager

 

The role of Maintenance Manager is for someone with strong practical construction knowledge, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to problem solve and see solution through to the end result for the client and company. Must enjoy the finishing side of projects, in order for us to release retentions as quickly as possible. The role will report to our Delivery Team management. Line management a possibility.

 

Core Values 

 

To demonstrate the following values in your job role as a representative of DRG 

 

  • Integrity: Treat people as they would like to be treated. Listen and encourage other peoples ideas and feedback. Honesty, respect, and trust are paramount.
  • Positive Attitude: Being able to create positive outcomes and solutions from challenging issues 
  • Communication: To be able to co-ordinate and communicate core information quickly and efficiently for the Leadership Team  
  • Focus & Commitment: Focus on getting the job done to the best standard possible with an eye for the detail 
  • Continuous Improvement: Commitment to people, processes, and end results always strive to be the best you can be for yourself, others and DRG. 

 

Person specification

 

  • Strong practical construction knowledge
  • Happy to travel (throughout the Midlands, South East, South West and Wales)
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written with an ability to communicate internally across teams, and externally with clients/supply chain
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to research a problem and provide plausible solutions
  • Quick to deal with issues whilst using a considered approach
  • Understand the impact of cost and be mindful of spend
  • Would suit an individual who likes to get things finished

 

Experience & Qualifications

 

  • SMSTS essential
  • First Aid at Work desirable
  • Site Management Experience desirable
  • Client Liaison Experience essential
  • Clerk of Works Experience desirable

 

Role and Responsibilities

 

  • Attend Site meetings eight weeks before project handover to ensure DRG quality Standards are being met and any quality issues are proactively resolved by site team before handover.

 

  • Attend site on a weekly basis eight weeks before handover, produce and manage snag lists, and ensure site team complete defects/snags proactively to DRG accepted standard.

 

  • Attend project handover and meet client after care/building manager.

 

  • Chase Practical Completion (PC) Certificate and ensure it is filed on the system within seven days of handover.

 

  • Arrange Defects meeting and list with client/building manager nine months after PC.

 

  • Complete defects and manage completion of supply chain defects by no later than 14 months after PC.

 

  • Obtain Making-Good Defects Certificate (MGD) no later than 14 months after PC date and ensure it is filed on the system within seven days of MGD.

 

  • Provide Monthly Defects Progress Report to Head of Projects at Monthly Production meeting.

 

  • Resolve design and quality issues around latent defects that occur in relation to groundworks and the envelope of the building (roof; M&E and windows).

  • Attend monthly Production Meetings.

 

  • Provide Reports to Senior Management on latent defects with proposed resolutions and lessons learnt for future projects.

 

  • Assist with site visits and on-site supervision within General Works Division.

 

  • Liaise with client / rest of aftercare team around defects alongside aftercare manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location: Pershore, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £55,000.00
Salary to: GBP £60,000.00
Job published: 26-03-2024
Job ID: 33686

Site Manager - High End Residential

  • High-End Multi-storey Developments
  • New Build and Refurbishment of Heritage Properties
  • Strong pipeline of work
  • Good Management team 

This award winning developer is building some of the most exciting developments in the South and Southwest. They seek the appointment of a Senior Site Manager to work on a prestigious development in South Central Bristol working alongside a Project Director.

The role will see you take overall control of a major section of the project c£7-8M either internal build or external new build apartments and be responsible for the overall management of this on a day-to-day basis. You will be supported by a hands-on Project Director and a Finishing Manager working in a Team of 3 Senior Site Managers.

The project will run until Jan 2025 with future work in the pipeline. With a competitive salary, 10% bonus and extensive benefits package you will work in a very open team who are working ahead of time and budget and delivering exceptional apartments.

Ideally, you will have experience in apartments. hotels, student accommodation or care developments with high attention to detail and work taking place in a sequenced manner.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in delivery - a positive approach to their work and a desire to progress into Project Management.

For more information please do not hesitate to call - to find out more.

Location: Bristol, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 21-03-2024
Job ID: 33391

Senior Construction Planner to Lead Major Build Projects!

  • North Bristol
  • Ongoing significant and exciting project
  • Be part of Senior Management team
  • Client can consider permanent or contract applications.

Are you a seasoned construction planner with a passion for spearheading large-scale projects? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, orchestrating timelines and resources with precision? We're seeking a top-tier Senior Construction Planner to join our team and drive excellence in project management on major build endeavours.

Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive construction plans for major project from inception to completion. 🔹 Collaborate closely with project stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines. 🔹 Utilize advanced scheduling techniques and software to create detailed project schedules, identifying critical paths and mitigating risks. 🔹 Monitor project progress, analyse deviations from plans, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timeline adherence. 🔹 Coordinate resources effectively, including labour, materials, and equipment, to optimize project efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 🔹 Communicate proactively with project team members and stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status and address any concerns or challenges.

Requirements: 🔸 Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction planning and project management, with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading major build projects. 🔸 Proficiency in construction scheduling software such as Asta or Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools. 🔸 Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies. 🔸 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse project teams and stakeholders. 🔸 PMP or other relevant certifications preferred.

Join us in shaping the future of construction by applying your expertise to challenging and impactful projects. Take the next step in your career and become a driving force in delivering excellence in construction planning!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and achievements in construction planning.  More detail can be provided in confidence.

Location: Filton, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 18-03-2024
Job ID: 33661

Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Managing Quantity Surveyor

Permanent or freelance options being considered.

  • Dartmouth Based Project with Hybrid Working
  • High-end development
  • Sizeable business with a family feel
  • Stable management team and business


This respected contractor seeks the appointment of a suitably Qualified Quantity Surveyor able to work as part of the management team, reporting to the Operations Manager with the support of the procurement and technical teams.

The role could lead to a regional lead role as the company expands its workload further in the South West

The company has a great culture and quality-focused approach to its work and as such seeks the services of an ethical and value-orientated person who can work well within a team.

The role will see you take ownership of a very high-end lifestyle development you will report to a visiting commercial manager.

You will manage the subcontractor interface ensuring quality and value whilst reporting to the company board on all site matters.  The role is well-supported and will suit someone looking to move up into a commercial manager role.

An excellent salary and benefits package is on offer as is a stable and team-orientated work environment.

For more information on this unique role please do not hesitate to make contact in complete confidence.

 
Location: Totnes, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 28-02-2024
Job ID: 33624

Site Administrator

  • Established Heritage Developer
  • Site-based 
  • Beautiful Grade II listed buildings
  • Award Winning

 

Avocet Recruitment are working alongside an established heritage developer with a passion for conservation.

Our Client have stunning developments across the UK - bringing a modern twist to Britain's architectural heritage.

 

Responsibilities:

  • To maintain systems on site to ensure they replicate those at Head Office
  • To work as part of a team to meet daily deadlines
  • To prioritise and manage a busy daily workload
  • To answer telephone calls to the project office and direct as required taking messages where necessary
  • Carry out general administration duties: i.e. filing, typing, photocopying, minute taking, diary management, travel arrangements, meeting refreshments, postal arrangements etc. ensuring minutes are issued in a timely basis.
  • To collate and distribute relevant paperwork for meetings.
  • Creating and maintaining meeting room booking systems.
  • To assist in the preparation of reports and agendas for Directors Site Visits and JV reports.
  • To arrange project events and assist with arrangement for events organised by head office.
  • To maintain the site(s) Project Directory on Outlook.
  • To assist with upkeep of Health & Safety Documentation on site.
  • Manage the Diary and email filing of the Development and Project Director
  • To work with the appointed Principle Designer to assist in producing the site CDM Building Health & Safety Files relevant to the phase / site for onward distribution to managing agents and tenants.
  • To keep relevant trackers up to date regarding plot files, Building Control and Warranty information and submit to head office and required companies when requested. Chasing for outstanding information where required and informing the site team of plot certificate status.
  • To assist in updating the Site Construction Phase Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Temporary Works Register, Organisation Chart, Fire Plan and Lifting Plan, on a quarterly basis or as necessary.
  • To update the site waste management plan on a quarterly basis or necessary.
  • Update Method Statement / Risk Assessment logs for each subcontractor on site. Request updated RAMS from subcontractors onsite and oversee site management alteration and approvals of RAMS.

 

For more information - please get in contact without delay 01392 345558

Location: Tooting
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 26-02-2024
Job ID: 33338

We are working with a leading and well-established housing Developer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential developments. They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team and take the lead on a brand new traditional build development of upto 400 units.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparation of reports as required
  • Identifying risks and opportunities
  • Understanding the approved Budget and package breakdowns
  • Liaising with the technical team and design consultants so as to ensure design concepts and proposals are developed in line with the approved budgets and procurement tracker
  • Monitoring changes so as to continuously identify the status of costs
  • Liaising with all members of the project team, including but not limited to construction, technical, sales, finance, customer service and estate management colleagues
  • To establish subcontract sources early in the programme so that they can contribute to the design in terms of value engineering and alternative solutions (early supply chain engagement)
  • Ensure procurement of all subcontract elements of the development are completed in accordance with the company requirements and sustainability objectives
  • Preparing scope of works and trade packages
  • Preparing selected tender list for approval
  • Subcontract tendering
  • Holding and taking minutes of Subcontract Post-Tender and Pre-Order Meetings
  • Preparing subcontract documentation
  • Raising subcontractor payments and ensuring associated notices and documentation are issued in a timely manner
  • Sending agreed number of copies of all Contract Drawings and any revised drawings as issued to subcontractors
  • Forecasting value of design variations
  • Agreeing variations with subcontractor
  • Countersigning site instructions
  • Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports
  • Agreeing final account with subcontractors
  • Fully completing monthly cost reports for approval

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the housebuilding industry.
  • Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and regulations.
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools, including Excel, cost estimating software, and project management systems.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • A results-driven mindset with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Why Join Us? By joining our team, you'll benefit from:

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.
  • Exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Involvement in innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in people's lives.
  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone to progress within a Private Housing Developer with unrivalled staff retention levels.

 
 
Location: Exeter, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 08-02-2024
Job ID: 33649

Adoptions and Utilities Manager

The candidate for this role must have relevant experience in a similar position with a recognised housing developer.

They should have a detailed understanding of Highway and Water industry standards.

Be capable managing and monitoring the S104/S185/S278 & S38 application process to ensure that the agreements are in place to meet programme.

Have working knowledge of the processes for making utilities enquires, capacity requirements etc to ensure that utilities diversions and services are procured to meet project programmes.  

 

 

Relevant experience

Planning

  • Produce technical reports for land appraisals.
  • Investigate existing services infrastructure and contact utility providers regarding capacities and connections. Liaise with Civil Engineer regarding diversions and easement requirements.
  • Comment on planning layouts and engineering at early stage to ensure S104 & S38/ S278 compliant designs).
  • Comment on planning layouts and potential to value engineer.
  • Attend weekly Technical & Land meeting

 

Post-Planning & Site Start

  • Participate in the preparation of information required for clearance of all planning conditions.
  • Attend weekly Technical & Land meeting
  • Utilities management, including;

Procure, manage and coordinate utilities design proposals.

Ensure orders are placed for the supply of all services to meet the production programme.

Meet with utility providers on site as required

Manage Utilities Tracker and issue weekly report.

  • Liaise with Sales and Local Authority regarding street naming and numbering. Submit street naming application.
  • Manage COR (change of responsibility) Schedule including MPRN and MPAN, manage handover procedure to accounts. Issue Meter Call Off request forms to site.
  • Manage S38, S278, S104 & S185 applications, liaise with the designers to ensure all audit responses are returned in a timely manner and address queries raised. Provide supporting information e.g. title deeds etc when requested. Monitor timescales and communications from submission through to sectional agreements and bonds being put in place.
  • Liaise with Surety Providers to get bond agreements in place.

Agree and formalise the detail of all adoption agreements.

  • Submit TTRO applications as required
  • Agree and manage bond and supervision payments.

 

Construction

  • Respond to site queries regarding services and connections, disconnections etc
  • Monitor site programmes and pursue adoption completion procedures to facilitate road and sewer adoption.
  • Support the management of services providers throughout the construction process to ensure all information has been coordinated and fees paid as required to meet the construction programme.

Site Completion

  • Arrange as-built & cctv surveys, Annex 4 etc. as required to complete the adoption process.
  • Arrange inspections with relevant authorities.
  • Manage bond and remedial schedule. Liaise with commercial regarding contractor availability and instruction of remedials. Issue monthly report on status of all outstanding remedials.
  • Liaise with surety provider to advise on adoption status.
  • Advise energy provider when S38 adoptions are agreed to facilitate handover of streetlight costs.

 

Location: Taunton, UK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 06-02-2024
Job ID: 33643