Adoptions 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.

Key Purpose of Role-Adoptions Engineer

· The main aim in this role is to ensure that all the Estate Completion infrastructure works are carried out within a pre-set budget. This will enable the release of the company’s bonds and maintenance liabilities for all highways, sewers, Pumping Stations and public Open Spaces in order to obtain public adoption by the respective authority.

Key Duties / Responsibilities-Adoptions Engineer

Check in association with our legal team all legal agreements including section agreements, deed of easements, utility provision (in conjunction with Services Engineer) etc

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.

Appointment of contractors when required for small works, monitor progress, inspect works and ensure completion of work to agreed Local Authority Standards.

Site inspections of the condition of infrastructure at end of maintenance period and specify all works required to achieve public adoption (incl management companies).

Monitor all adoption agreements (Section 38, 104, & 278 Agreements) ensuring reduction and cancellation of all the associated bonds.

Ensure all water authority Sud’s and drainage agreements are entered into in a timely manner.

Liaising with the Local Authority, Inspectors, Clerk of Works, Bondsman and company Solicitors and Management Companies.

Resolve all issues arising from completed sites ensuring all titles deeds, maintenance bonds and other legal requirements are complied with to minimise liability to the company.

Produce Monthly Estate Completions reports and budget forecasts for the regional board of directors.

·Brief and commission road safety audits, ROSPA reports, GI’s and as built surveys.

Review engineering designs to ensure cost effectiveness and buildability.

Arrange and chair on site Pre-start meetings with inspectors for sewers and highways.

Undertake periodic inspection of new infrastructure works as works progress and write progress reports.

Work closely with Contract Managers to ensure surfacing and completion works are kept tight up to build.

Ensure familiarity with Harron Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities.

At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions.

Continue to seek improvement to the HR service provided and efficiency by implementing new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

Qualifications

OND/HND qualification (or similar in building). Studies/Construction/Engineering or equivalent.

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

Experience

· A demonstrable track record in residential. development/contracting

· Knowledge & experience of Constructing Roads & Sewers.

Key knowledge and skills

Knowledge of specific design and specification features with regards to road and sewers.

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

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

Good communication and negotiation skills.

A high degree of self-motivation and drive.

Influence and persuasion.

Problem solving / delegation.

People and self development

Ability to work both in a team and independently under supervision.

Analytical and critical thinking.

What we offer;

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Allowance

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

Company Pension