Engineer

• Assist in the review of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired
• Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, external levels, foundation designs any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted
• Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
• Co-ordinate and procure the provision of utility infrastructure and utility diversions
• 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
• Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments
• Maintain a continuous process of evaluation of Consultant’s designs to ensure that proposals adhere to best practice in value Engineering
• Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants
• Answering engineering technical queries
• Liaise with other Technical Team members and others as necessary to seek the discharge of building regulations and planning conditions
• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• Detailed technical knowledge of planning, technical, civil engineering, and building construction is essential.
• Experience in Public Authority and Utility requirements together with associated legislation within the construction industry
• Excellent design skills
• Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. 

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet. 

untypical is guided by its ambition to become the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder. By putting people and the planet at the heart of the communities that it builds, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.