Services Engineer

Key Purpose of Role-Services Engineer

To be responsible for managing development utility provision matters from feasibility through to site delivery.

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

Key Duties / Responsibilities-Services Engineer

• Secure and ensure that all technical information, drawings/details, services/suppliers enquiry letters, quotations and acceptances, technical approvals/agreements 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, all main services, street lighting and technical design and health & safety requirements and plans.
  
  
• Check in association with our external legal teams all legal agreements, including but not limited to, deed of easements and utility provision.
  
  
• Advise on and commission the appointment of utility service providers ensuring they 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 including input from external Consulting Engineers.
  
  
• Develop effective interfaces and communication channels with consultants, contractors, suppliers other stakeholders..
  
  
• 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 utility activities maximise the efficiency of build programmes.
  
  
• Provide on-going technical support and guidance to other internal departments and colleagues to ensure that any utility works on site are cost effective and on programme.
  
  
• Input and maintain computer-based databases and/or other data management/reporting systems to ensure that site based call offs for mains, services and meters are on track for timely CML delivery.
  
  
• Advise on budget costs at feasibility stage.
  
  
• Prepare utility ‘budget vs actual’ appraisal’s at pre-exchange and pre-completion stages identifying any potential savings.
  
  
• To ensure all utility payments are logged, processed and paid in a timely manner to achieve development programmes.
  
  
• Obtain and register, including but not limited to MPANs and MPRNs.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• At all times comply with responsibilities under the Company’s Health and Safety and Environmental and Corporate Responsibility Policies and all other company policies, procedures and instructions.
  
  
• Any other duties as reasonably requested to enable the department to 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
  
  Qualifications
  
  5 GCSE’s Grade A*-C or equivalent including English, Maths and Science.
  
  Experience
  
  Previous experience working within a utilities company.
  
  Key knowledge and skills
  
  Technical knowledge with regards to utility provision for residential housing development.
  
  Knowledge of utility companies, procedures, license and legislating framework.
  
  Sound working knowledge of cost accounting and data management systems used by the company.
  
  Understanding of CDM Regulations.
  
  Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
  Leadership and coaching skills.
  
  Persuasion and influencing skills.
  
  Interpersonal / motivation skills.
  
  Personal attributes
  
  A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
  
  What we offer;
  
  Full training and ongoing support
  
  Competiticve Salary
  
  Company Car or Allowance
  
  Life Assurance
  
  Annual Bonus
  
  25 days holiday, plus bank holidays