Adoptions Engineer

Job Description

Potensis Selection are partnering with a respected residential housebuilder to recruit an Adoptions Engineer to join their expanding Technical team.

Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

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.

About You

• 
  
• 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. xwzovoh

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.