Technical Engineer

Harron Homes is a Private Limited Company first incorporated in 1993, which builds premium residential properties in the private sector – from houses for first-time buyers to luxury 5 bedroom family homes. Harron Homes unique house designs distinguish the company from its competitors.

With divisions in Yorkshire and the North Midlands, and a Head Office in Leeds Harron Homes are always on the lookout for new talented people to join their team and help grow their thriving business.

To effectively supporting the company’s Part Exchange function, from Application to Hand over, including the Sales and Marketing of all Part Exchange Property’s, and positively contribute to the company’s growth.

Key Purpose of the Role:

To be responsible for managing technical and site infrastructure matters from planning approval through to construction and final estate completions/ adoption.

To provide best value solutions, coordinate and deliver all engineering and utility design details/information in line with planning approval, building regulations, budget and build programme requirements.

Key Duties / Responsibilities-Technical Engineer

• Secure and ensure all technical information including drawings/details, services/suppliers enquiry letters, quotations and acceptances, technical approvals/agreements (S104 & S38, etc) and on-site service connections are issued and received in accordance with all statutory and planning approval requirements in line the agreed drawings, specifications, build and sales programmes and budget requirements covering foundations, all main services, roads and sewers, drainage, earthwork plans, boundary details, street scene and technical design and health & safety requirements and plans.
• Check in association with our external legal teams all legal agreements including section agreements and including but not limited to, deed of easements, utility provision (in conjunction with Services Engineer).
• Advise on and commission the appointment of external consultants (for site investigations, structural and civil services, topographical, environmental investigations and dilapidation surveys, flooding reports and transportation assessments, etc) and ensure consultants comply with the terms of their formal appointment such that that all information and reports are received, reviewed and checked, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget and the company procures best value design and input from Consulting Engineers.
• Develop effective interfaces and communication channels with consultants, contractors, suppliers other stakeholders, including, but not limited to;

• • Contracts Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Building Control Officers
  • Local Authorities and statutory bodies (Highways, Environmental Health)
  • Environmental Agencies
  • Warranty Providers
  • Clerk of Works

• Attend and actively participate in all pre-Start meetings, monthly site meetings and other meetings as required to review and assess progress and provide constructive and frequent feedback on project performance.
• To ensure the timely distribution of all relevant drawings and technical information to Construction, Sales and Commercial to ensure production targets and budgets are achieved in accordance with the overall build programme.
• Prepare and submit update and evaluation reports and attend and contribute to meetings as required by Construction Management, Sales, Technical and Commercial departments to ensure that engineering and architectural activities maximise the efficiency of build programmes.
• Provide on-going technical support and guidance to other internal departments and colleagues to ensure that any remediation works on site are cost effective and on programme.
• Input and maintain computer-based databases and/or other data management/reporting systems.
• Work as part of a team to deliver best value schemes actively promoting best practice and playing a positive and productive role in assisting the team to continually monitor, assess and improve performance and enhance both individual and team contribution to the achievement of our business goals and reputation.
• Share knowledge and assist other staff members in carrying out their duties.
• As part of the Technical Department’s role in CDM prepare and issue in association with other relevant departments information in line with the Company’s Health and safety Policies for each development. 
• At all times comply with responsibilities under the Company’s Health and Safety and Environmental Policies and all other company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested to enable the department meet its requirements and obligations.
• Provide duties under CDM 2015 as “Principal Designer” and “Designer” as appropriate to the role within the Technical Department.

Person Specification: Technical Engineer

Qualifications

HND/Degree in Building Studies/Construction/Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience within the house building industry.

Key knowledge and skills

Knowledge of specific design and specification features with regards to road and sewer agreements and maximise value to the Company.

Knowledge of utility companies, procedures, license and legislating framework.

Sound working knowledge of all CAD and other software civil engineering packages, cost accounting and data management systems used by the company.

Understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements and Codes of Practice.

Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel and Word.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Leadership and coaching skills.

Persuasion and influencing skills.

Interpersonal / motivation skills.

Personal attributes

Diligent and methodical.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car or Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension