Pre-construction Engineering Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Construction Engineering Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Leicester. As our Pre-construction Engineering Manager, you will provide lean but robust engineering strategies as part of an established, successful land and development team. Based in the Leicester office covering all housing sites in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

Initially, you will be working with the land team to de-risk bids and support the due diligence process for land acquisition approval. This would include technical reporting and providing strategies for drainage, cut & fill, retaining walls, foundations, and utilities. Support with groundworks estimating and procurement would also be provided. This would then follow through to the development team, supporting planning applications with the necessary technical input and engineering strategy. External engineers would be utilised where necessary to add detail to the proposed strategy for checking and presentation purposes. The engineering strategy would be handed over to the technical team for the detailed design stage.

The role requires the production of accurate value engineered information delivered in line with agreed programmes and budgets.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowanceAgile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityHND/Degree in Building Studies/Construction/ Engineering or equivalentGood level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Earthworks modelling softwareExperience of technical and engineering aspects of house building designAn in-depth understanding of Highway & Sewer StandardsConstruction Design & Management RegulationsSubstantial experience working within a residential housebuilder or equivalentExtensive experience using AutoCADExperience using engineer packages such as Microdrainage, PDS.Experience of leading the engineering strategy and working in a teamUnderstanding of changes to regulations and legislationStrong mathematical abilityAble to analyse complex data and critically evaluate plansGood decision-making skillsGood understanding of budget managementAble to direct external consultantsA good communicator/listenerAn awareness of the social and environmental impact of your workAccurate with an eye for detailExcellent communication skillsAble to work under pressureAble to work with a high degree of accuracyA methodical approach to working practicesConfident decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solvingAble to influence and persuade othersA self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projectsWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Desirable...
Be a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or similar professional body
More about the Pre-construction Engineering Manager role...
Supporting the land team with the due diligence review and delivery of technical and engineering information required for land appraisals and acquisition.Establishing the engineering principles and strategy on all sites.Supporting the development team with the technical and engineering design information required to accompany planning applications.Coordination of external consultants in the production of technical and engineering details and drawings required through the planning application stage.Engaging with utility providers for incoming mains service proposals and any diversions requirements.Preparation of the full technical and engineering release packs for tender purposes.To ensure the delivery of information in line with agreed programmes and budgets.To assist in implementing departmental objectives and procedures.Provide support and accurate technical and engineering information for all internal departments, including Technical, Commercial, Production, Sales & Customer Services in line with any company goals and programmes.Check and review technical and engineering details and reports for accuracy and completeness.Evaluation of changing regulatory standards and product information to ensure effective and cost-effective delivery of residential schemes.Attend all requisite external and internal meetings, including regular land and development progress meetings. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.

You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.

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Benefits

Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Regional Office Location

Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.

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