Job Ref: 212534326

Date: 2020-10-02 16:52:44

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Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).

With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.

We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders.

Our Story:

Bovis Homes and Linden Homes are award-winning brands that make up the housebuilding arm of Vistry Group. With a focus on the customer, they strive to deliver quality homes and service, creating thriving, sustainable communities in the process.

The biggest assets for both Bovis and Linden are their people, with teams with specialist skills and experience that span multiple disciplines. We are also proud to have collectively achieved 5-star HBF status.

In a Nutshell:

As our Assistant Adoptions Engineer you will be working in close conjunction with the Adoptions Manager and requiring input from Engineers, Coordinators and colleagues from all regional departments, take responsibility for maintenance and timely and cost-efficient adoption of completed estate roads, sewers, pumping stations and public open spaces.

You will engage and work with Build teams towards the end of project development to ensure timely completion of works, sign-off and to reduce the occurrence of errors and barriers to adoption/hand-over.

What we would like from you:

Key Responsibilities –

Work with the Build & Commercial Departments to ensure a timely sign-off/handover for roads, sewers, play areas and open spaces on historic sites.
Whenever possible, attend sites during infrastructure works/activities and identify/record issues, monitor quality and provide positive feedback or raise concerns with the build team and/or contractors
Arrange and review CCTV Surveys, As-Built Surveys, Streetlight Electrical Test Certificates, etc. and submit to adopting authorities as required
Commission and/or provide responses to Road Safety Audits to achieve sign-off
Liaise with the Engineers to ensure that infrastructure agreements (S278, S38, S104, S185) and Deeds are in place to facilitate the timely sign-off of works
Investigate barriers to adoption of Legacy Sites and explore and pursue solutions with adopting authorities
Provide assistance and guidance to the Adoptions Manager with respect to preparation of Adoption Plans, Deed Plans, Agreements and statutory processes etc
Complete infrastructure agreements and arrange supporting bonds for Legacy Sites as required. Liaise with appointed and external legal representatives to complete Agreements, Deeds and land transfers
Use AutoCAD to produce or amend Adoptions Plans for Highways, Sewers and POS areas as necessary
Prepare and issue Highway H&S Files to adopting authorities
Manage external consultants to assist with adoptions as required including their performance and costs
Cultivate and maintain good, professional and respected working relationships with all external adopting bodies including Highways Authorities, Water Authorities, Councils and Management Companies
Liaise with Subcontractors and the Commercial Department with respect to completion of works, variations/new quotations, inspections and rectifying sub-standard works
Procure and manage utility works/installations as may be required to facilitate adoptions/handovers
Procure and manage street lighting installations, inspections and remedial works on completed developments as necessary to achieve adoption
Arrange site inspections of infrastructure at the end of maintenance periods and identify and arrange all works required to achieve adoption
Undertake regular Site Inspections of completed, unadopted developments and review Health and Safety implications, arranging any necessary remedial works through the Commercial Department
Arrange and review regular Operational Safety inspections of Play Areas still under the Company's responsibility and request any repair works identified via the Commercial Department

Competencies –

Civil Engineering related qualification i.e. HND or HNC
Relevant experience in a similar position with a recognised housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority
Experience/in-depth knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection
Understanding of Highway & Water Industry standards
Computer literate with a good knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel and Word
Good negotiation skills
Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view
A good communicator/listener
Accurate with an eye for detail
An awareness of the impact of work on the business and residents of developments
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Behave in line with our values
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable:

Experience in estate road and sewer design
Proven record of adoption achievement

The Good Stuff:

Vistry Homes is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.

Some of our key benefits include…

Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membership

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help

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