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Potensis Selection are partnering with a respected residential housebuilder to recruit an Adoptions Engineer to join their expanding Technical team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful adoption of infrastructure across a range of residential developments. You'll work closely with both internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure infrastructure is delivered and adopted efficiently, while benefiting from a supportive team environment and genuine opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the infrastructure adoption process for residential developments, including highways, drainage, utilities, and public open spaces, ensuring timely completion with the relevant authorities.
- Maintain accurate adoption programmes for both existing and new developments, monitoring progress throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Collaborate with local authorities, utility providers, consultants, and internal teams to facilitate a smooth and efficient adoption process.
- Track adoption-related bonds, identify potential risks or overruns, and work alongside senior technical staff to implement effective solutions.
- Support technical, commercial, and construction teams by coordinating the information, inspections, and remedial works required to achieve final approvals and adoption.
- Review technical documentation including drawings, surveys, test results, and engineering reports to assist with practical completion, certification, and final vesting of infrastructure.
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- A qualification in construction, civil engineering, or a related discipline, or a minimum of five years' relevant industry experience.
- Sound understanding of the legal and technical requirements associated with the adoption of highways, drainage systems, and utility infrastructure.
- Good working knowledge of current Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and highways and drainage legislation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
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