The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.
In terms of design, there's the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and 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 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 Manager or the Design Manager, to co-ordinate external design consultants, obtaining building control approvals, discharging planning conditions, ensuring mains services are procured, providing Construction Issue drawings for site starts.
You will be expected to:
Obtain Technical Drawings and approvals to enable efficient site starts
Minimise risk through provision of timely and high quality information
Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme, fee and scope
Prepare the Design Programme and present it at Progression Meetings
Ensure all statutory enquiries, sewer connections and other section agreements are submitted and pursued for their timely return
Oversee the NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval
Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme, and ensure discharge of planning conditions. To monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Development Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates
Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis
Oversee preparation of Brochure Plans, Conveyance Plans and Sales Area drawings
Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection
Attend meetings at various stages of projects (Land/Technical hand-over, Project Meeting, Optimisation, Progression, Technical/Sales, Budget Meetings, etc.)
Liaise and coordinate other parties, both internal and external
Attend Subcontractor interviews
Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems
Issue drawings and information for construction purposes
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
Individual who is qualified as a Civil/Building Engineer or at a Construction related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience
Good technical knowledge of both house and flat construction, together with a degree of flair for design
A working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC, Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams
The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
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.
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.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
Annual Health Assessment
26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
Today's housebuilding professional need tomorrow's benefits, so they're ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.#J-18808-Ljbffr