Design Engineer

The Technical team is involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation. This team is also responsible for exploring all solutions and researching the best materials, at the best cost.

In terms of design, there's the sheer variety of our sites, 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

Most of the people in this team have an architectural, planning or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be working within our Engineering Team and be responsible for undertaking the design of infrastructure and groundwork's packages for residential developments.

You will be expected to:

• Procure service records and enquiries for new developments,
• Undertake In-House Road and Sewer designs for new estate roads and Infrastructure.
• Prepare Groundwork pack designs for tender and construction issue.
• Undertake Drainage, Foundation and Levels appraisals to support land bids.
• Secure S38, S104, S185 & S278 legal agreements 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 any 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.
• Support our Site Engineers and Site Managers by responding to site technical queries.

Do you have experience in Project management?, * Individual who is educated to HNC/HND level in an Engineering related discipline with a

• minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Previous experience in a design related environment, preferably with Civil or Structural
• Consulting Engineers.
• Ability to confidently handle negotiations with external bodies, including sewerage
• undertakers and highway authorities.
• Ability to co-ordinate with all members of the design team to ensure programmes are met.
• Individual who is computer literate. Experience of design software packages such as
• XPSite3D and Info-drainage is desirable although not essential.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us. As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.