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Career-Bridge Recruitment are working with a thriving private award-winning house developer who are based in Exeter who are looking for a Pre-Development Engineer to join their team in Exeter. The successful candidate will work with the land, planning and commercial team in the pre-development stages of new projects in the South West.

This will be working a 37.5 hour working week, with great work life balance, If you are a driven, experienced professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and expanding company, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties

* Collaborate with land, planning, and commercial teams in the pre-development phase of new projects, providing technical insights and recommendations

* Review and interpret geotechnical reports, drainage and highways design, and have an awareness of structural engineering fundamentals

* Understand and apply sewer requisitions (S98) as needed for project requirements

* Analyze technical information to compile thorough reports for land bids and acquisition packages

* Develop constraints plans to guide effective site layout designs

* Create preliminary drainage strategies in coordination with external consultants

* Manage and coordinate external consultants from bid through planning and site working drawing stages

* Conduct reviews of road, sewer, and external work designs to optimize buildability, cost efficiency, and value engineering

* Assess engineering details (e.g., levels, cut and fill) to achieve the most cost-effective design and minimize material handling

* Demonstrate a strong understanding of utility constraints to inform planning around diversions, supply requirements, and associated costs

* Coordinate utility supply/diversion requests, obtaining quotes and managing designs

* Attend planning, pre-tender, and pre-start meetings to represent engineering requirements

* Support the Land and Planning teams by arranging and facilitating pre-commencement surveys to ensure timely site starts

* Contribute to the development and management of pre-development programs to ensure project milestones are met

You will need

* HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field

* Solid foundation in construction or engineering principles through relevant education or equivalent experience

* Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment, with a proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

In Return

* Competitive salary £50,000 - £60,000

* Car allowance

* Annual Bonus Scheme

* 24 days holiday (increasing by 1 day after 2 years of continuous service up to a maximum of 28 days)

* Pension scheme