Assistant Engineer

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Pettigrew Recruitment Group Full time

Are you an Assistant Engineer looking to make a change to one of the most recognisable brands in the housebuilding industry?

Pettigrew Recruitment Group is keen to find the right individual for this fantastic Assistant Engineer role with one of the industry's leading volume housebuilders based in Edinburgh. In response to increasing demand for quality private housing, this is a crucial technical post to assist the department with growth and an increasing number of new developments coming through the pipeline.

Based in Edinburgh, this developer is hugely respected in the housebuilding world. With a healthy pipeline and ambitious growth plans, now really is the time to join and be part of the journey.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Work with Land / Commercial departments to ensure smooth transition of information.
  • Supporting Engineers with to prepare site viability reports in line with current regulatory requirements for residential development.
  • Check all drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability.
  • Liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Investigation.
  • Attend site visits and meetings in order to solve issues that arise during the constructions process.
  • Attend design meetings with the highways and planners to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments.
  • Work on tenders and pre-start engineering documentation and oversee viability of each one.
  • Ensure that new regulation requirements are anticipated and incorporated as required.
  • Assist Engineers with providing technical and administrative support to the site teams.
  • Obtain all required technical approvals in line with programmed site start dates.
  • Work with the Central Design Team to develop products and research build systems to ensure we are ready for legislation and market change.

We are looking to hear from individuals who enjoys working collaboratively with all stakeholders, has a keen eye for detail, is a shrewd negotiator and comfortable using engineering related software such as AutoCAD, PDS and Microdrainage.

Think this could be the next step in your career? Get in touch with Samantha on for more information.

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