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Engineer / Senior Engineer An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineer or Senior Engineer to join a growing residential development business. Working within the Technical team, you will play a key role in supporting projects from initial land appraisal through to construction completion and final adoption. The successful candidate will provide technical support across a range of residential developments, coordinating engineering and infrastructure solutions throughout the planning, design and delivery stages. This position will involve managing external consultants and specialist contractors while ensuring developments are technically robust, commercially viable and practical to construct. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate external consultants responsible for highways, drainage, structural engineering, foundations, pump stations and other infrastructure designs. Review engineering proposals and drawings, identifying buildability, programme and cost implications and providing technical feedback where required. Obtain and coordinate technical information and drawing packages for statutory submissions and approvals. Procure and assess utility quotations, ensuring the most suitable and cost-effective solutions are secured. Liaise with utility providers regarding diversions, upgrades and new service installations, managing associated costs, programmes and pre-start requirements. Coordinate foundation designs, suspended floor solutions, schedules and technical details required to support construction activities. Review geotechnical reports and ground investigations, identifying any remediation, protection or enabling works necessary to facilitate development. Manage specialist consultants undertaking site investigations, testing and remediation works, ensuring planning conditions and technical requirements are satisfied. Review ecological and Arboriculture reports and coordinate any actions required prior to commencement of site operations. Work closely with environmental specialists and statutory bodies regarding protected species and related site constraints. Support adoption processes with local authorities, including inspections, technical approvals, as-built information, certification and close-out requirements. Arrange and manage remedial works where necessary, coordinating contractors and consultants to achieve successful adoption. Coordinate drainage inspections, surveys and maintenance activities throughout construction and maintenance periods. Assist with resolving technical and customer-related drainage issues as they arise. Provide engineering support across all stages of the development lifecycle, from land acquisition through to final handover and adoption. Support and mentor junior members of the technical and engineering team. Requirements HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. CSCS Card. Experience using AutoCAD. Knowledge of vehicle tracking software and swept path analysis. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience within residential development, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Package Competitive salary. Annual bonus scheme. Car allowance. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Additional company benefits package.

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 client for a Sub Agent to join their team delivering ground investigation works in support of the new runway at Heathrow Airport. This is a great opportunity for an experienced site engineer or Sub Agent to get involved in one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes at an early, technically interesting stage, working on the geotechnical groundwork that underpins the wider scheme. The Role You'll support the Agent in the day-to-day delivery of ground investigation works, coordinating drilling crews, specialist GI subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are carried out safely, to programme and to the required technical standard, within the constraints of a live airport environment. Key responsibilities include: Supervising ground investigation activities on site, including boreholes, trial pits, cable percussion/rotary drilling and in-situ testing Coordinating GI subcontractors, drilling rigs and specialist plant to keep works progressing to programme Liaising with geotechnical engineers and the design team on borehole locations, testing requirements and any site-specific issues arising from ground conditions Supporting the Agent with day-to-day site management, including labour, plant and materials coordination Ensuring RAMS, permits and airside access requirements are in place and adhered to before works commence Maintaining site diaries, progress records and quality documentation in line with project and client requirements Monitoring health, safety and environmental compliance across all GI activities Attending site meetings and reporting progress, risks and any technical issues to the Agent/Senior Agent What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Site Engineer or similar, ideally with exposure to ground investigation or geotechnical works Understanding of GI techniques and methods (cable percussion, rotary/rotary sonic drilling, trial pitting, CPT, in-situ testing) Experience working on live, operational or highly regulated sites is advantageous; Heathrow/airside experience a strong plus Relevant qualifications: Civil Engineering degree or equivalent site experience, SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS card Strong H&S focus and ability to manage subcontractors and specialist drilling teams Good communication and organisational skills, comfortable working within strict airport security and operational constraints Willingness to undergo airside vetting and obtain an airside pass Details Location: Heathrow Airport Sector: Aviation / Civil Engineering Ground Investigation, New Runway Programme Contract type: Permanent/Contract Rate/Salary: Competitive, DOE Start date: Immediately