Civil Engineer

Bury St Edmunds | Permanent, full-time
| £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Ref: DY98 (2 weeks ago)
Civil Engineer (Housing Developer)
£40,000 - £50,000 plus car & bonus
Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid)


Looking for either a change from traditional consultancy, or a move to a smaller, family-oriented housebuilder? Here's your chance to have a serious impact on the local landscape and work with a quality product.


Working closely with the Engineering Manager, a typical day for you will include;


· Preparing constraints plans to be used as a guide for new developments proposals


· Assisting in the discharge of engineering related planning conditions


· Procuring service records and utilities enquiries for new developments


· Maintaining a continuous process of evaluation of consultant’s designs to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value engineering


· Undertaking site walkovers


· Appoint consultants and identify the scopes of work in line with programmes and budgets set by the business


· Attend project team meetings as engineering representative


· Arrange and review topographical surveys, geotechnical surveys (Phase I and II), flood risk assessments, transports surveys, etc.


· Appraise and comment on sites in regard to levels, earthworks and potential substructure solutions


· Liaise with utility companies in regard to existing utilities, new supplies, reinforcement and diversions


· Liaise with the local highway authorities and flood authorities as necessary


· Attend public exhibitions as engineering representative


· Understand and comment upon the health and safety, planning/S106 obligations or abnormals and financial constraints that may affect a potential site 



You’ll bring the following experience and skills to your new role:


· Minimum of 3 years’ experience


· Previous residential housing experience at either developer or consultancy, with a working knowledge of highways, drainage and utilities


· Ability to confidently handle negotiations with external parties, including consultants and local highway and flood authorities


· Team player that is able to communicate and coordinate effectively with members of multi-disciplined teams


Call Darryl Yates at Flux Consulting today on 07736 908534, or click ‘apply’ to start the conversation.

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