Site Administrator – Glasgow – Permanent

I am currently working closely with a leading civil engineering business, who operate across the UK and Ireland, to recruit for a Site Administrator to join their business, to work on a site based in Glasgow. Site location to be confirmed. The project has not yet started and is due to start in Feb 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team from the start of the project, in Feb time.

Interviews will take place in the coming weeks, with a start expected in Feb 2024.

You must be able to drive and have a valid driving licence and access to a car. You will not be considered if not.

As a site administrator you will be managing one project and be the main and primary contact for all administration on site. You will work closely with the main construction project team, reporting to the project manager but will also liaise with other sub contractors, clients, suppliers and head office team when required. You will provide admin support but also be supporting with payroll duties too.

You will receive one week of training in Glasgow before moving to a site in Glasgow region.

Main hours are 8am to 5pm however flexible working is available to suit around early/ later starts and finishes. However you must be based on site Monday to Friday and no working from home is available.

Role and Responsibilities:

Book travel and accommodation as required by the team
Book meetings and arrange refreshments
Check, manage and report and unmatched invoices
Issuing timely reports to the Commercial Team, Project Team and Project Support Lead.
Maintaining stationery levels and ordering as required
Update Environmental Waste Management register
Assisting the Project Team with charity events
Provide weekly payroll submission based on collating data from labour allocation sheets
Manage new starters and submit relevant information to the HR team
Manage purchased, operated hire, off hires of material as required on site
Raise material requisitions as required by the project team on the Coins system
Maintaining training register with employees competencies and check for out of date, refresher requirements

Candidate Requirements:

Previous administration experience in a similar construction sector is beneficial
Full driving licence. Access to a car and ability to drive to site daily.
Payroll / commercial admin experience is beneficial
Proactive work ethic. Willing to assist the team with requirements
Organised and efficient
Technically efficient and able to use various systems

Benefits:

£26,000 – £28,000 + travel to site
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Opportunities to progress and receive on the job training
Flexible working hours – 40 hours a week.
Benefits you can sing up to: Gym Membership, Holiday trading, Cycle to Work, Health care, Dental Care, Life Assurance, Retail cash back discounts plans

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Are you looking for a new challenge? My client, a global signalling contractor are looking for a Functional Tester to join their team and support the delivery on multiple signalling projects based in the south of England.

We are looking for an individual who is looking for a new challenge where they will be coming into a team of highly skilled testers and help support the commissioning on the on-going work bank. This is an excellent opportunity for a Functional Tester looking to be part of a close group of testers with also the opportunity to look to progress you career into further testing areas.

You will be responsible for delivering the work at hand and representing my client to ensure that all work is completed and to meet all the standards set. We are looking for an individual who is a licenced Functional Tester and have had experience working on Network Rail projects.

Requirements:

– Experience in Railway Signalling Functional Testing to 3BL/4 level

– High level equipment experience SSI / RRI & 4-foot equipment

– Good working knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook

– Experienced Railway Signalling Functional Tester with varied project experience

– Good working knowledge of Railway Group / NWR company standards requirements

Responsibilities:

– Undertake the functional testing of trackside equipment for relay & CBI based interlocking.

– Liaise and assist other test teams as required.

– Assist the Tester in Charge in evaluating the testing resource requirements for individual tasks.

– Upward briefing of project testing status to Tester in charge

– Undertake the testing and commissioning of signalling equipment to meet contract specifications, performance and safety parameters.

– Act as signalling works Mentor for staff as required, including actively promoting their technical progression as railway signalling engineers.

Job title: HSE Advisor

Type: Contract

Location: York

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to maintain Health & Safety and report any issues you may come across on the sites you visit.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintaining Health & Safety along the routes
Attend meetings to discuss Health & Safety, well being
Assist in developing, communicating, and implementing health and safety strategies and initiatives
Report any issues of Health & Safety

Essential requirements:

NEBOSH Diploma or level 6 qualification in Health & Safety
Knowledge of relevant standards
Knowledge of operational railway environments
Examples of completing DSEAR Assessments

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply, or contact Michael Butler at Advance TRS

Overview

Job title: Highway Drainage Engineer

Rate: £40,000-£45,000 (DOE)

Advance TRS are collaborating with an engineering consultancy that are currently supporting the Joint Venture for the design of packages C2 of HS2. Our client has an exceptional record of working on highly fascinating projects. Currently, the company is seeking a Highway Drainage Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s up and coming consultancies. The successful candidate will become a part of an established team with a mix of experience levels. The ideal candidate should have excellent technical skills, exceptional communication abilities, strong critical thinking capabilities, exceptional team collaboration skills, proficient leadership qualities, and sound project management skills.

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil or Highway Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing UK chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, or equivalents.
Must have relevant post graduate experience of highways and drainage design.

Responsibilities

Responding to inquiries regarding any highways and drainage issues
The review of Temporary Works Highway and Drainage related designs when it crosses over and impacts the permanent works design.
Exceeding client expectations whilst meeting time frames and, quality targets.
Aligning construction activities as you liaise with the CSS manager.
Within the client’s guidelines uphold and ensure that Health and safety is maintained.
Prepare and produce reports with your results from monitoring testing with the cycle of the project.
Produce drawing for Highways and Drainage and assets.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Job title: Project Manager – Track

Type: Contract

Location: London

Day Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to coordinate all Permanent Way activities within the project and manage the track aspects of the renewals on High Speed 1

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Managing subcontractors
Overseeing project
Holding client meetings and updating on works delivery

Essential requirements:

Permanent Way experience
Renewals experience

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply, or contact Michael Butler at Advance TRS

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS)

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 basic

Package: £5,000 car allowance + 5% pension, 26 days holidays, life assurance, and flexi benefits package including high street discounts

Location: Victoria, Central London

Company: 600m turnover civil engineering specialist who work across the whole of the UK. They act as both a principle contractor and a sub-contractor self-delivering 70% of their works. They work heavily within the infrastructure, residential, education, and renewable energy sectors managing groundworks, general civils, and frames.

The company are notorious for developing their staff putting them through education, sending them on training courses etc and they always promote from within before moving to outside sources

Project: £30m RC Frame project in Victoria including a basement and 4 storey frame.

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: Infrastructure background working on projects within civil engineering or frames.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Quantity Surveyor wanted in Central London for civil engineering firm*

Role: Quantity Surveyor working as part of a vibrant, energetic, sociable team.

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + package

Location: Central London

Company: £500m turnover specialist civil engineering contractor. They get involved with project including demolition, asbestos, groundworks, structures, refurbishment and even fit out!

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: Experience working within the civil engineering market.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Commercial Manager wanted for a niche specialist civil engineering firm in London *

Role: Commercial Manager overseeing a flagship project in London, reporting into the Commercial Director. You will be expected to get involved with business wide decisions also.

Salary: Competitive salary with an attractive package – please apply for more information

Location: Central London – Zone 1

Company: £100m turnover civil engineering contractor

Project: Projects range from £10m to £80m and include groundworks, piling, civils, and structures.

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Managing a team of QS’s
Completing monthly CVR’s
Business critical meetings internally
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: Experience within the civil engineering market. Self delivery experience is also key

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Quantity Surveyor needed for a flagship project in Wales, Snowdonia – £200m National Grid scheme – Lodging away paid for*

Role: Quantity Surveyor to be working with within a large commercial team

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary + car allowance + package including pension and healthcare. Subsistence package also included if you’re over 50 miles away from Snowdonia including lodge and a £25 tax free daily food allowance!

Location: Snowdonia, Wales

Company: European Tier 1 main contractor with a turnover of £650m across the UK.

Project: £200m National Grid scheme. Scope includes tunnelling, cabling, headhouses and shafts, general civils and M&E

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: Experience working on NEC contracts within civils projects. National Grid experience is preferred but not a necessity.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Senior QS needed for a flagship project in Wales, Snowdonia – £200m National Grid scheme – Lodging away paid for*

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor to be working with within a large commercial team

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 basic salary + car allowance + package including pension and healthcare. Subsistence package also included if you’re over 50 miles away from Snowdonia including lodge and a £25 tax free daily food allowance!

Location: Snowdonia, Wales

Company: European Tier 1 main contractor with a turnover of £650m across the UK.

Project: £200m National Grid scheme. Scope includes tunnelling, cabling, headhouses and shafts, general civils and M&E

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: Experience working on NEC contracts within civils projects. National Grid experience is preferred but not a necessity.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Senior Quantity Surveyor needed for a £20m bus route regeneration scheme in Colchester*

Role: Senior QS working alongside another Senior QS on a 18 month project in Central Colchester. Managing a lot of change and variation within the programme

Salary: £400 – £450 LTD company outside of IR35

Location: Colchester, Essex

Company: Tier 1 main contractor with multiple civils and highways projects in Essex / London – there is plenty of work to move onto after and the opportunity to progress to Commercial Manager down the line

Project: £20m bus route regeneration scheme including highways, public realms and general civils

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: NEC experience as well as civil or highway project experience.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Senior Quantity Surveyor needed for a £20m bus route regeneration scheme in Colchester*

Role: Senior QS working alongside another Senior QS on a 18 month project in Central Colchester. Managing a lot of change and variation within the programme

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + car allowance + standard package including pension and healthcare

Location: Colchester, Essex

Project: £20m bus route regeneration scheme including highways, public realms and general civils

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: NEC experience as well as civil or highway project experience.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies

*Senior Quantity Surveyor needed for £100m National Highways scheme in Maidstone *

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor working within a team of 5

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + car allowance + standard packing including pension and healthcare

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Company: Tier 1 well known main contractor. Working within a bright and blossoming team with a social and enthusiastic appetite.

Project: £100m National Highways scheme. Working on an NEC based contract

Duties:

Procurement of materials
Applications of payment
Managing subcontractors / labour
Raising early warnings and managing CE’s
Measuring and pricing variations
Completing monthly CVR’s
Getting involved with client liaison

MUST HAVE: NEC experience and civils or highways experience. Experience working on a National Highways / Highways England project is also preferred but not necessary.

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Due to a high number of applicants, Advance TRS cannot promise to respond to each individual application. Feel free to add me on LinkedIn to keep track of any other opportunities I may have.

Alternatively, have a look at our website for information on other vacancies.

IT Support Assistant – London – Freelance – Start ASAP. Up to 6 month contract

IT Support Assistant required to join an international and multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy, who are currently working on a number of major projects including HS2 rail and Hinkley Point C Nuclear power Stations. As a business my client, specialises in bridges, highways, ports, rail systems and tunnelling projects and work internationally.

As an IT Support Assistant, you will be based out of their Main Office in Central London, however occasional travel to their various site offices or client offices to support staff there might be required.

You will support the business which consists of around 160 employees in the UK and Australia with all IT Support queries.

This is a freelance position for 3-6 months, however duration of contract is due to be confirmed. Candidates will ideally start in January.

Rate is £12-15ph PAYE or £15-18ph Umbrella depending on experience.

You must have previous experience in engineering / construction to be considered.

As an IT Support Assistant, you will be the first point of contact to resolve issues for the company consisting of Civil Engineers and Administration support staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide first line support for IT users across the business
Provide diagnosis support and assistance to individual users of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers and peripheral equipment
Building and imaging new computers for deployment
Installation/updating of technical software
Aid with new joiner and leaver IT process and provide IT Inductions
Assisting with recovery of data
Assist with backups, cleaning and re-configuring of returned PCs and laptops
Provide support for staff producing presentations, video conferences and telephone conferences
Escalate issues or concerns to the IT Manager as necessary
Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the IT Manager

Candidate Requirements

Substantial experience of providing first line, hands on IT support in person, on the phone, using TeamViewer and Teams for Business
Fault investigation and diagnosis
Basic hardware testing and maintenance
Configuration, upgrade and support of software & hardware: desktops, notebooks, printers
Using Acronis Imaging Software
Amending/setting up file/folder security
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams in a support environment
Systems Experience: – Microsoft Office 365, Fortigate VPN & Firewalls, Wireless networking

Owing to continued sustainable growth, my client’s in-house Design team is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their offices in Darlington. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, working with a multi-disciplinary team to service the needs of a number of sectors including Water, Energy and Chemical sectors.

Some typical projects you will be working on include newbuild water treatment plants, as well as MEICA upgrades to existing plants, gas scrubbers, legacy PLC/control system replacements and legacy MCC replacements.

As part of industry-leading multi-disciplined project teams, some of your key responsibilities will include:

Developing industry leading electrical and instrumentation/control concept and detailed designs
Close liaison across their multi-disciplined engineering teams
Participating in safety studies (HAZOP) etc.
Leading the EICA engineering input to and review of design solutions for MCC, PLC and instrumentation from suppliers.
Mentoring and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent

What do you need?

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Knowledge of British and European design standards.
Driving License
A passion to succeed and develop your career
A proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme post degree in both a design office and a construction environment within an applicable industry.

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary / Rate: £40-£50 / Hour Outside IR35

Location: Dewsbury (Hybrid working)

Our client is a reputable Design & Build Contractor looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help support on the Detailed Design phase of multiple MEICA projects on the Yorkshire Water & Anglian Water frameworks.

About the Role:

Mechanical Design support on a range of MEICA schemes ranging in value.
The work will include detailed design input along with supporting each scheme through the project lifecycle.
Site visits when required – Yorkshire Water and Anglian Water sites
Hybrid working

About you:

Mechanical Degree or equivalent
Water industry experienced is preferred or from a transferable sector
Minimum of 3 years industry experience as a Design Engineer

To discuss this role in more detail please call Charlie Knight on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Overview

Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London

Rate: £50,000-£57,000

Advance TRS are collaborating with an engineering consultancy that has an exceptional record of working on highly fascinating projects worldwide. Currently, the company is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s top consultancies. The successful candidate will become a part of an established team with a mix of experience levels. The ideal candidate should have excellent technical skills, exceptional communication abilities, strong critical thinking capabilities, exceptional team collaboration skills, proficient leadership qualities, and sound project management skills. Our client is involved in multiple high-profile projects, including HS2 and HPC nuclear power station.

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing UK chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, or equivalents.
Extensive background in Geotechnical consultancy, particularly on large and intricate projects.
Significant experience handling major assignments across diverse construction market sectors.
Detailed use of Plaxis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Complete assignments in the UK and internationally as directed.
Follow best practices and procedures.
Support the development of technical capability in the relevant skill area.
Ensure consistency and excellence in technical work output through standardized procedures and peer review.
Implement Company procedures in service management, delivery, and administration.
Identify opportunities and prioritize efforts to achieve targets.
Maximize fee income and utilisation, monitoring time and budgets against assignment programs.
Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy in all activities.

Key Experience

Knowledgeable in geotechnical and engineering geological processes.
Familiarity with Eurocodes and other relevant industry standards procedures.
Extensive experience in detailed geotechnical design, covering foundations, excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity, liquefaction, and monitoring.
Expertise in ground investigation, including design, tender documents, supervision, and interpretation.
Understanding of basic engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.
Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (c.£100m+), spanning various construction markets.
Basic contractual knowledge and experience would be advantageous.
Competent in 2D and 3D computer-aided design and engineering tools (CAD)
Proficient in 2D finite element analysis software like PLAXIS
Experience with geotechnical software such as WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, SlopeW, gINT, or equivalent.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and C++.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Job title: Principal Civil Engineer

Salary: £40-55k

Location: Peterborough, UK

Type: This is a permanent, full-time vacancy (with flexible workplace arrangements to suit individuals’ circumstances).

Do you have a passion for engineering and experience of consultancy?

Are you looking to develop your career at an employee-owned company at the heart of climate resilience?

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and technically well-rounded Principal Engineer with experience working collaboratively with clients and contractors, including design & build arrangements, to deliver project success.

The role will involve providing technical leadership, governance, and accountability as we support our clients to build climate-resilient communities within the flood risk management sector. Our client has a team of in-house technical specialists (including Environment, MEICA, Structures & Geotechnics) with whom the candidate will engage and collaborate to deliver project success. The ideal applicant will also be responsible for mentoring and supervising junior staff.

What we are looking for:

Experience working in the flood and coastal risk management sector.
Leadership and collaboration skills in identifying and delivering solutions to the client’s satisfaction.
Technical governance of engineering deliverables.
Experience in contract administration and client liaison.
Working in an Office 365 environment, including the use of SharePoint.

Key competencies required for the role:

Self-starter, good communicator and capable of working to a high standard without supervision.
Good working knowledge of relevant design codes and software packages to support our project managers and enable adequate technical assurance of project deliverables.
This will be demonstrated through relevant technical experience in the following areas: surface water drainage (hydraulics & structural capacity) and reinforced concrete (structural slabs, earth retaining walls & flood retaining walls).

Applicants must have:

A degree (or equivalent) in civil and / or structural engineering.
Proven experience in delivering project success within either consultancy and / or contracting environments.
Membership of a recognised professional institution such as the ICE or IStructE.
Good awareness of CDM Regulations
A valid UK driving license.

Job Role: Mechanical Supervisor

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + package

Location: Thames Valley Region

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to join our reputable Design & Build client, working on a variety of Thames Water projects.

About the Role:

Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to by monitoring and mentoring the team and their supply chain.
Monitor the quality of sub-contract work to ensure work meets required Thames Water asset standards and project specifications.
Resolve site technical queries by liaison with the Design team and Project Engineering team for the best technical solution to meet project specifications.
Provide support to Site Managers with client liaison by attending meetings and reporting progress to ensure customer satisfaction.
Liaise with the supply chain for the provision of technical support and information to ensure safe and efficient operation of their equipment to meet client needs.
Maintain a site diary to record work activities and resources used and to ensure a record of all work activities is maintained.
Ensure that all site activity meets both internal company standards and external regulatory requirements, including Thames Water asset standards, with respect to Health, Safety and the Environment to ensure the company’s obligations and policies in these areas are fully complied with.
Contribute to profitability on site by maximising efficient use of manpower and plant resources and minimising abortive works.
Contribute to the Company’s reputation by maintaining good working relationships with the client’s on-site staff during installation activities.
Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with C.D.M. Regulations and compliance with the Company safe working practices.
Assist in the preparation/review of Method Statements, Lift Plans, Action Plans and Risk Assessments as appropriate.
Regularly contribute to and hold collaborative planning sessions to ensure that programme commitments are maintained. Identify any project blockers early on and managed effectively to reduce any impact on the programme.
Maintain accurate records and manage change control with the site installation works.

About you:

Clean and wastewater mechanical installation and commissioning experience.
Capable of being appointed as authorised person for isolation and permit to work purposes.
The mechanical supervisor is responsible for the installation supervision and to support/assist with commissioning of mechanical equipment.
The mechanical supervisor will be responsible for equipment alignment checks, pressure testing and other mechanical quality assurance issues on site.
Mechanical Engineering qualification, Site supervisors’ qualification, CSCS card.
Water industry experience from a main contractor background – Essential.

Package:

Car allowance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Project Manager

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Competitive package & benefits

Location: (Reading) Thames Valley region

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager for our client to support the strategic partner’s work stream on a variety of clean and wastewater projects in the Thames Valley region.

Our client is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Their goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure their people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. A family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping their employees learn, develop and achieve success throughout their careers.

About the Role:

Management of staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects
Taking responsibility for the health & safety of self and all under your control
Creation and management of the appropriate Project Documentation
Control project expenditure to satisfy the success criteria set out in the PID and contract
Create, manage and update project programmes
Close liaison and management of the Client and other stakeholders as appropriate
Responsible for the Client Interface of a Framework, as designated
Work within a monthly project reporting structure.
Liaison with procurement
Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment
Effectively manage the O&M outputs of the projects and to programme deadlines

About you:

APM – Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or willingness to achieve
Excellent client engagement and communication skills
Project management experience
Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification where appropriate
Computer literate
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes with experience or knowledge of planning software packages such as Microsoft Project / P6
Driving license; driving to client sites will be part of this role.

To discuss this role in more detail please call Charlie Knight on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Title: Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Salary: £45k-£55k

Job Location: Exeter

Type of contract: Permanent – Full Time/Flexible

Please note: applicants would need to be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and already have UK sector experience to be considered.

THE ROLE

Our client is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their Water Management Team on a permanent basis. This position would ideally be based in their Exeter office.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in and take a lead role in a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects, including flood alleviation studies, flood risk assessment, major infrastructure, and development work.

You will be involved in supporting works to water bodies classified under the Reservoirs Act, supporting work driven by the Water Framework Directive and engineering design of hydraulic structures and navigational works.

You will be responsible for the production, analysis, and review of 1D/2D hydraulic models, and the production of floodplain extents maps. You will be involved in the production of flood risk assessment reports, survey specifications and the management of surveyors.

You will be responsible for project management, undertaking a technical lead and discipline review role, and the mentoring and development of junior members of the team. Your client and stakeholder liaison skills at all levels will be important.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a BSc/BEng/MEng qualified.
Chartered (Or be on route to chartership).
You will have experience in hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller and TUFLOW
UK experience in engineering design, river engineering, restoration/habitat improvement, flood alleviation schemes and surface water design on projects from pre planning stage all the way through to construction detail.
You will have experience of producing and running 1D/2D hydraulic models and have the ability to use models to inform reports and design.
You will have an understanding of land development and national planning policy.
You will have strong GIS skills and have significant experience of using some of the following software: Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, ESTRY, HEC-RAS, ICM, MapInfo / Arc / QGIS, Micro Drainage FloodFlow.
Your passion and experience of delivering quality design solutions is most crucial to your success in this role.
You will be ambitious, forward thinking and have a desire to better your career.

Job Role: Project Manager

Salary / Rate: £50,000 – £65,000 + Package

Location: South West Water

Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking to bring on board a Project Manager for their South West Water projects for the remainder of AMP7 and going into AMP8. They have a long and successful track record of delivering Clean and Wastewater projects throughout the UK and Internationally.

About the Role:

Project / programme management of delivery across project lifecycles: feasibility studies, front-end to detailed design (incl. Design and Build), and construction support.
Supporting the project technical team in the successful delivery of the project to meet the agreed targets, e.g. programme, budget and quality.
Identifying, escalating, and managing any matters that could pose a potential contractual / commercial risk to our client
Setting of project scope, objectives, and defining tasks for the project team (including Inter Trading Task Orders).
Project management of the delivery – both technically and financially, in accordance with our clients corporate and business operation governance. Monitoring and reporting performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets; effective mitigation actions and managing change control process.
Stakeholders management and clear communication, co-ordination and information flow between the Client or Contractor Partner, including any subcontractors, and within the design project team (internal and external).
Preparing the project delivery programme and delivery plans; providing project reporting on a regular basis to convey cost and schedule information (monthly Board report, in a timely manner, as required internally or externally).
Timely invoicing and effective credit control for optimal cash flow; managing project revenue against forecast and identifying risk allowances, margin and provisions – at project set-up and monthly thereafter, including Earned Value reporting.
Manage the project close-out on completion, archiving project documentation, updating Market information, ensuring that lessons learnt are captured and disseminated internally and ensuring that a Client Satisfaction survey is initiated.

About you:

Relevant Engineering degree or experience or equivalent experience (HNC/HND)
Proven track record in Project management
UK Water project delivery experience
Worked under NEC forms of contract
Chartered/Incorporated or working towards this
Full driving licence

Job title: Landscape Architect

Location: Portsmouth, UK

Salary:£22-33k

Job Type: Perm / Full time / Hybrid

Experience: Circa 3-5 years UK sector experience

Please note: applicants would need to be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and already have UK sector experience to be considered.

Our client currently has a wide range of projects in the south to be delivered as part of a collaborative framework with a key public-sector client, focused on providing resilience to the predicted adverse effects of climate change, particularly coastal and fluvial erosion, and flooding.

These projects range from small sites to extensive, landscape-scale strategies. We are therefore looking for a well-rounded candidate with an interest in supporting the team with a wide range of activities on these projects and, in doing so, developing their own skills and experience.

The role would include:

Baseline data research and spatial mapping [CAD/GIS/Word] for land uses, landscape character, planning policy, designations etc.
Opportunities and constraints mapping [CAD/GIS/Adobe Suite] for green-blue infrastructure, landscape mitigation, and connectivity.
Developing graphic visioning documents, incorporating the above [InDesign/Word].
Technical report writing and associated drawings for landscape & visual appraisal (LVA) and impact assessment (LVIA) [Word/GIS/InDesign].
Landscape design for resilience projects from concept through to construction packages, including drawing production in CAD and preparation of specifications and landscape management plans, and for some projects, preparing design statements with written and graphic outputs.
Illustrations and montages of proposals where required on selected projects.
Organising and undertaking site visits to support the above work may extend beyond a single day of work, requiring a stay away from home for one or more nights.
Collaborating with other discipline colleagues.
Where required, support with liaison with clients and stakeholders.

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Flood Risk & Water

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Chorley, Cockermouth, London, Bristol

Salary range: £35k to £45k

Years of experience: 5+ years

Hours per week: 37.5

Is the role perm / fixed term: Perm

Summary:
We currently have several positions to fill within our client’s flood risk team due to ongoing growth with their existing client base as well as new project wins with new clients. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to support our clients Water Engineering team throughout the UK based ideally out of Manchester, Leeds, Chorley, Cockermouth, or London offices, but other locations will be considered for the right candidate. Our clients’ teams undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors. They seek to provide integrated flood risk and drainage solutions incorporating state of the art design.

Their current flood risk portfolio includes a broad spectrum of projects across the water sector from flood alleviation schemes (FAS) for local authorities, the MOD and private sector clients through to surface water separation schemes for water utility providers. They are embedded with several high-profile housing developers and support them from site inception through to master planning, design and construction on their flood risk challenges, including design of natural flood risk management and Sustainable Urban Drainage solutions.

Their varied client and project base provides their team exciting challenges to continuingly improve their skills and knowledge across the sector. As a project leader, you will guide our clients’ teams and support their clients in the delivery of the portfolio as well as support bidding and proposition activity as we continue to grow the team.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some or all the requirements below:

Be an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge.
Want to work in a busy and growing team and have a desire to progress their career.
Have experience in the delivery and leading flood risk and/or surface water separation projects from solution development, optioneering and design in line with the relevant guidance.
Experience in writing reports (including business cases) and presenting to internal and external partners.
Experienced in holding meetings with clients and leading design discussions.
Experienced in working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, such as with hydraulic modellers, engineers and environmental consultants.
Experience or an interest in developing Natural Flood Management solutions.
Have an understanding and experience in working with the NPPF.
Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civils 3D and the Microsoft Office suite.
Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and Chartered with the ICE or CIWEM, or working towards achieving chartership.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time.
Have a commitment to encouraging good health and safety practices within the workplace and within design.
Be a team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility, and versatility.
Can mentor, encourage and support junior team members.
Have a desire to build upon your existing experience, continuing your professional development.
Hold a full UK Driving License.
Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be suitable and willing to apply for clearance).

Job Title:Principal Engineer – Flood Risk & Water

Location:Manchester, Leeds, Chorley, Cockermouth, London, Bristol

Salary / Salary range:£40k to £55k

Years of experience:8+ years

Hours per week:37.5

Is the role perm / fixed term:Perm

Summary:
Our client currently has several positions to fill within their flood risk team due to ongoing growth with their existing client base as well as new project wins with new clients. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to support their Water Engineering team throughout the UK based ideally out of Manchester, Leeds, Chorley, Cockermouth or London offices, but other locations will be considered for the right candidate. Their team undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors. Our client seeks to provide integrated flood risk and drainage solutions incorporating state of the art design.

Our clients current flood risk portfolio includes a broad spectrum of projects across the water sector from flood alleviation schemes (FAS) for local authorities, the MOD and private sector clients through to surface water separation schemes for water utility providers. Our client is embedded with several high-profile housing developers and support them from site inception through to master planning, design and construction on their flood risk challenges, including design of natural flood risk management and Sustainable Urban Drainage solutions.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some or all the requirements below:

Be an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge.
Want to work in a busy and growing team and have a desire to progress their career.
Have experience in the delivery and leading flood risk and/or surface water separation projects from solution development, optioneering and design in line with the relevant guidance.
Experience in writing reports (including business cases) and presenting to internal and external partners.
Experienced in holding meetings with clients and leading design discussions.
Experienced in working across and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, such as with hydraulic modellers, engineers, and environmental consultants.
Experience or an interest in developing Natural Flood Management solutions.
Experience in the Multi-coloured Manual for flood risk economic appraisal.
Have an understanding and experience in working with the NPPF.
Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civils 3D and the Microsoft Office suite.
Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and Chartered with the ICE or CIWEM, or close to achieving chartership.
Have an interest in business development and bidding.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time.
Have a commitment to encouraging good health and safety practices within the workplace and within design.
Be a team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility, and versatility.
Can mentor, encourage and support junior team members.
Have a desire to build upon your existing experience, continuing your professional development.
Hold a full UK Driving License.
Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be suitable and willing to apply for clearance).

Senior Structural Design Engineer

£43,000 – £50,000

Milton Keynes

Overview

Our client is actively recruiting a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their Structures Team. They are involved in diverse projects across sectors such as Residential, Commercial, Education, Aviation, Healthcare, Energy, and This presents an excellent opportunity for engineers aiming to progress in their careers within a leading team in the industry. The team boasts extensive expertise across all facets of the built environment, with professionals possessing decades of experience.

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, IStructE, or their equivalents.
Proficient in designing various structures following Eurocodes, including foundations, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber, with experience in both traditional and modern residential construction.
Commercially aware with expertise in project financial management, client development, and engagement in project appointment processes.
Proven track record in structural investigations for low-rise residential, medium-rise residential, and commercial properties.
Familiarity with Tekla software, specifically Tekla Designer and Tedds, and ideally, Autocad/Revit.
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable with autonomy, with a keen interest in driving innovation.

Responsibilities

Support leadership in management of the structural engineering team
Manage projects independently, including financial responsibilities.
Lead and manage staff, coordinate with consultants.
Contribute to team development.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients.
Conduct site visits and oversee structural surveys and repairs for various issues, from fires to foundation problems.

For information about this position or any others within the Structural Engineering, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Job Title: Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Salary: £30-40k

Experience: 2-5y UK experience post grad

Locations: Leeds, Manchester, or London

Type: Perm / full time

Job Introduction:

We currently have a brilliant opportunity for a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to come and join our client as part of our friendly and supportive Water Services Team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about flood risk management and drainage design. You will be working on diverse range of flood risk projects from planning applications to transactional due diligence for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This is a full-time, permanent role where we are able to offer a competitive basic salary depending on skills and experience.

Role Responsibility:

Working as a Consultant within Water Services, you would see projects through from conception to delivery. Typical tasks will include:

*Assisting on projects from inception to completion, to develop a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skills.

*Completion of Flood Risk Appraisals for our investor and pension fund clients assessing the risk for all sources of flooding and providing practical mitigation measures, recommendations, and commercial advice.

*Completion of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications for our clients.

*Undertaking conceptual drainage design and producing concept drainage plans.

*Involvement in product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and new and emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG.

*Building relationships with the team, across other technical disciplines.

*Mentoring of staff within the team to support their professional development.

What we would like from you:

*Having a growth mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approach.

*Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

*Ability to learn new skills quickly and be self-motivated.

*Ability and willingness to learn from experience and take on greater responsibility.

*Commitment and desire to develop personal CPD.

*Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills to liaise with colleagues and clients.

What we need from you:

*Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject such as Geography, or demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience.

*2+ years’ experience in the UK flood risk and drainage consultancy, with a good understanding of relevant regulatory processes and planning policy.

*Experience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consultees.

*Good commercial awareness.

*Experience of using GIS (preferably QGIS).

*Experience of using MicroDrainage (preferable) or equivalent software.

*Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable).

*Desirable to be a Member of Professional Body with ambition to work towards Chartered status.

Package Description:

*Competitive basic salary depending on skills, experience and location.

*Company matched pension scheme.

*Up to 29 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service.

*Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.

*Career progression opportunities as part of a growing water team, supported by mentor schemes.

*Support in application for membership of a professional body and chartership.

*Participation in a friendly, supportive, and experienced team.

*Involvement in exceptional and innovative projects, with recent involvement including the UK’s largest solar farm, and logistics park.

*Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.

*Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.

*Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

LONDON

HYBRID WORKING

Job Details

Our client is a growing civil engineering consultancy and looking to add to their increasingly busy South London team.

Over the past few years, they have expanded a lot and specialise predominantly within the rail design market. This is the perfect opportunity to join a company who are steadily expanding.

This role will lead a new geotechnical team. This will allow somebody to take on a great deal of responsibility and grow with the business. Our client is happy to be flexible on the grade somebody could start in and would welcome applications from Senior and Associate level engineers also.

The company have a flexible/hybrid working policy that allows staff to work in the office 2/3 days.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day requirements for all areas of project delivery; including technical, safety and financial aspects to maintain compliance policy and procedures
Managing and delivering complete design packages for remedial, enabling, permanent and temporary works (e.g. earthworks, retraining walls, soil nailing and working platforms),
Secure regular and ongoing projects from key rail clients.
Managing on time, in full, on budget delivery of projects.
Mentoring, professional development.
Undertake where required on site project works within the rail environment, sometimes at night and/or to remote locations, to identify issues and solve problems in a safe and professional manner.
Meet business critical KPIs including safety and financial matrix
Maintain engineering technical knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures
Represent the company at meetings with clients, contractors, design teams etc

Essentials

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent degree
Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or equivalent; or on route to sitting professional review
Extensive experience of Geotechnical design is a must

Experience of applying design software.

Working knowledge of Eurocodes and associated industry and group standards
Valid UK driving license

Desirables

Experience of working within the railway sector, familiar with Network Rail policies and procedures
Able to work independently on various projects simultaneously
Able to manage commercial aspects of projects from cradle to grave
Demonstrate capability of working to multi-project programmes

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be eligible for to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Rate: £47,000-£57,000

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing UK chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, or equivalents.
Extensive background in Geotechnical consultancy, particularly on large and intricate projects.
Significant experience handling major assignments across diverse construction market sectors.
Detailed use of Plaxis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Complete assignments in the UK and internationally as directed.
Follow best practices and procedures.
Support the development of technical capability in the relevant skill area.
Ensure consistency and excellence in technical work output through standardized procedures and peer review.
Implement Company procedures in service management, delivery, and administration.
Identify opportunities and prioritize efforts to achieve targets.
Maximize fee income and utilisation, monitoring time and budgets against assignment programs.
Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy in all activities.

Key Experience

Knowledgeable in geotechnical and engineering geological processes.
Familiarity with Eurocodes and other relevant industry standards procedures.
Extensive experience in detailed geotechnical design, covering foundations, excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity, liquefaction, and monitoring.
Expertise in ground investigation, including design, tender documents, supervision, and interpretation.
Understanding of basic engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.
Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (c.£100m+), spanning various construction markets.
Basic contractual knowledge and experience would be advantageous.
Competent in 2D and 3D computer-aided design and engineering tools (CAD)
Proficient in 2D finite element analysis software like PLAXIS
Experience with geotechnical software such as WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, SlopeW, gINT, or equivalent.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and C++.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Job Title: Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Salary: £30-40k

Experience: 2-5y UK experience post grad

Locations: Leeds, Manchester, or London

Type: Perm / full time

Job Introduction:

Role Responsibility:

Working as a Consultant within Water Services, you would see projects through from conception to delivery. Typical tasks will include:

*Assisting on projects from inception to completion, to develop a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skills.

*Completion of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications for our clients.

*Undertaking conceptual drainage design and producing concept drainage plans.

*Involvement in product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and new and emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG.

*Building relationships with the team, across other technical disciplines.

*Mentoring of staff within the team to support their professional development.

What we would like from you:

*Having a growth mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approach.

*Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

*Ability to learn new skills quickly and be self-motivated.

*Ability and willingness to learn from experience and take on greater responsibility.

*Commitment and desire to develop personal CPD.

*Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills to liaise with colleagues and clients.

What we need from you:

*Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject such as Geography, or demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience.

*2+ years’ experience in the UK flood risk and drainage consultancy, with a good understanding of relevant regulatory processes and planning policy.

*Experience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consultees.

*Good commercial awareness.

*Experience of using GIS (preferably QGIS).

*Experience of using MicroDrainage (preferable) or equivalent software.

*Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable).

*Desirable to be a Member of Professional Body with ambition to work towards Chartered status.

Package Description:

*Competitive basic salary depending on skills, experience and location.

*Company matched pension scheme.

*Up to 29 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service.

*Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.

*Career progression opportunities as part of a growing water team, supported by mentor schemes.

*Support in application for membership of a professional body and chartership.

*Participation in a friendly, supportive, and experienced team.

*Involvement in exceptional and innovative projects, with recent involvement including the UK’s largest solar farm, and logistics park.

*Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.

*Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.

*Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.

Overview

Job title: Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Leeds

Rate: £54,000-£65,000

Advance TRS are collaborating with an engineering consultancy that has an exceptional record of working on highly fascinating projects worldwide. Currently, the company is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s top consultancies. The successful candidate will become a part of an established team with a mix of experience levels. The ideal candidate should have excellent technical skills, exceptional communication abilities, strong critical thinking capabilities, exceptional team collaboration skills, proficient leadership qualities, and sound project management skills. Our client is involved in multiple high-profile projects, including HS2 and HPC nuclear power station.

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing UK chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, or equivalents.
Extensive background in Geotechnical consultancy, particularly on large and intricate projects.
Significant experience handling major assignments across diverse construction market sectors.
Detailed use of Plaxis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Complete assignments in the UK and internationally as directed.
Follow best practices and procedures.
Support the development of technical capability in the relevant skill area.
Ensure consistency and excellence in technical work output through standardized procedures and peer review.
Implement Company procedures in service management, delivery, and administration.
Identify opportunities and prioritize efforts to achieve targets.
Maximize fee income and utilisation, monitoring time and budgets against assignment programs.
Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy in all activities.

Key Experience

Knowledgeable in geotechnical and engineering geological processes.
Familiarity with Eurocodes and other relevant industry standards procedures.
Extensive experience in detailed geotechnical design, covering foundations, excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity, liquefaction, and monitoring.
Expertise in ground investigation, including design, tender documents, supervision, and interpretation.
Understanding of basic engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.
Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (c.£100m+), spanning various construction markets.
Basic contractual knowledge and experience would be advantageous.
Competent in 2D and 3D computer-aided design and engineering tools (CAD)
Proficient in 2D finite element analysis software like PLAXIS
Experience with geotechnical software such as WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, SlopeW, gINT, or equivalent.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and C++.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

Job title: Highway Drainage Engineer

Rate: £40,000-£45,000 (DOE)

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil or Highway Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing UK chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, or equivalents.
Must have relevant post graduate experience of highways and drainage design.

Responsibilities

Responding to inquiries regarding any highways and drainage issues
The review of Temporary Works Highway and Drainage related designs when it crosses over and impacts the permanent works design.
Exceeding client expectations whilst meeting time frames and, quality targets.
Aligning construction activities as you liaise with the CSS manager.
Within the client’s guidelines uphold and ensure that Health and safety is maintained.
Prepare and produce reports with your results from monitoring testing with the cycle of the project.
Produce drawing for Highways and Drainage and assets.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Senior QS

Ipswich

Highways

£450 – £500 Umbrella

Looking for a proven highways QS to join a large infrastructure tier 1 contractor on a brand new highways framework in Suffolk. Work includes but is not limited to delivering highway projects and improvements across Suffolk, to maintaining roads, pavements and rights of way, drainage, hedge trimming, construction of new road schemes, snow-clearing and gritting.

You’d ideally have proven experience in this sector as well as extensive NEC understanding.

Looking for an early Jan start

Rail Senior Estimator

Network Rail CP7

Hybrid / London

Freelance Outside IR35

An exciting opportunity for a freelance Senior Estimator to work on early CP7 Rail projects Outside of IR35!

Currently looking for an established and proficient senior estimator with a proven background of early grip stage pricing, and feasibility.

The role would see you working under your own steam, organising meetings for updates on pricing and info needed etc.

You’d be working flexibly between home and the occasional meeting with NR clients, both in person in London and on Teams.

It’s initially a 6 month outside IR35 role, with an opportunity to join one of the countries largest cost consultancies.

Project Coordinator – Freelance – Remote working

I am working closely with a small and specialist Telecoms Company, specialising in Consultancy, Design, Installation and Testing & Commissioning services. As a business they don’t have a main office space as they are often travelling across the UK with sites in Cornwall, Bletchley and North East. My client predominantly work across minor works to major station upgrades, including supporting the construction of new infrastructure.

Currently the business is dealing with a lot of reactive maintenance works, and so they are in need of a project coordinator to manage the reactive maintenance work and to assist with the administration relating to these works. This will allow the PMs / directors to focus on work winning and delivery by delegating the administrative side to the project coordinator. You will be their right hand person, a go-to coordinator who will be willing and able to assist with varied duties.

This is a 6 month contract, with potential scope to be extended, depending on scope of work / projects that the business have.

Working hours are flexible and to be agreed with the client, Monday to Friday.

You will be based from home – remote working.

Rate depends on experience and will vary between £20-£25ph.

Role and Responsibilities

Monitor the online portal used by clients who raise faults, issues and queries
Liaise with Project Manager to identify works
Dealing with reactive maintenance
Submit charges to the client via the portal
Upload briefings, task briefings, tool box talks to their online system
General PA duties to the two directors
Booking meetings, travel and accommodation as needed
Typing out tenders for various clients
Billing materials
Send out quote requests to clients, suppliers
General admin support as needed

Benefits for you

Rate paying £20-25ph LTD
Working from home. No office working
Flexible working hours
Varied role. No day is the same. Scope to learn and progress
No micromanagement

Candidate Requirements

You must be self motivating and be able to take responsibility for managing your own work and time
Flexible working. Ability to take anything thrown at you
A desire to grow, learn and progress. There is scope to progress into Project Management / Planning / tendering
Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Team player with the ability to work autonomously in a demanding environment
Strong numeracy skills a must

* Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Freelance – Outside IR35
* £380-£450 Limited
* Infrastructure Rail
* Belfast

Currently recruiting for a Tier 1 Infrastructure client looking at bolstering their commercial team on a large new Rail Multi Discipline project.

The project encompasses the following packages of work:
* Heavy Civil Engineering
* Track Renewals
* OHL Renewals
* Level Crossing upgrades
* Station Upgrades, Station Build

Ideal Candidate

Strong Tier 1 Infrastructure contractor experience
NEC 3/4 Experience,
Strong Civil Engineering Experience
Northern Ireland Based

Job title: Senior Signalling Project Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Northern Ireland

Role:

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for all engineering activities for specific projects.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Act as Contractors Engineering Manager for signalling-led projects with overall accountability for any engineering activities
Act as Signalling Construction CRE and/or Project Engineer when required
As CEM, identify the discipline CRE design and/or construction resources required for the delivery of a project
Manage the engineering/technical change control process throughout the life cycle of a project
To be accountable for all design and construction and it’s compliance with all standards, legislation and contract requirements

Essential Requirements:

Evidence of undertaking previous CEM/CRE role
Appropriate IRSE license
Valid PTS certificate
Professional Engineer Registration status with the Engineering Council

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rodger at Advance TRS.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships

Senior Quantity Surveyor
London / Kent with some WFH
Regional Principle Rail Contractor
Freelance £450 – £525 a day Umbrella

Currently I’m recruiting for a Rail or Civil Engineering experienced Quantity Surveyor to work for a Principle Contractor on various large frameworks and projects in the South East Area.

This is an established Contractor with a proven pedigree, and solid pipeline of work into the next 3 years.
The commercial team has developed a very flexible and autonomous working environment, a very trusting team that allows people to work to their strengths. You’d be expected to drive to a couple of sites a week as part of the role, with the option to work remotely for the rest of the time.

If you think you’d thrive in this sort of team, then please give me a call or drop me your CV so I can give you some more information on the role and company, the projects and type of work etc.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Freelance – £500 a day UMBRELLA

Hertfordshire

Highways / Civil Engineering

My Client, a leading tier 1 civil engineering contractor is looking to bolster its commercial team after the award of another Highways Project.

The role would suit an established and capable SQS that can stand on their own 2 feet in a Highways Infrastructure world. With Proven experience in this field on the contractor side, well versed in NEC contracts.

Quantity Surveyor

Plymouth

Freelance, £350 a day Umbrella

Civil Engineering

Currently looking for an established and proficient quantity surveyor for a large civil engineering and construction project in Plymouth.

The ideal candidate would have a main contractor biased CV, and have good understanding of the NEC suite of contracts. You’d have the opportunity to work amongst a high performing, successful commercial team.

This is a long term role for a significant Main Contractor on a prestigious project in the region. You would need to be able to commit to 4 days on site.

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Freelance – £350 – £450 Umbrella
Sussex / Surrey
Transportation / Aviation
Client Side

Currently recruiting for a busy consultancy to work in ever expanding transportation team in Surrey / Sussex region.

The ideal candidate would have a client sided background, and have been operating as a Quantity surveyor in the infrastructure world for some time in the UK, someone proficient in NEC contracts.

The role would see you joining an established but rapidly growing team, working in a client organisations office, overseeing large scale investment, with a spend of over £1 Billion a year.

This would be a long term role for the right person, someone client facing, and a can do attitude.
Flexible working, 2 -3 days on site a week

Please send your CV to be considered,

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Freelance
£425 – £475 a day
Flexible working – 3 day on site / 2 days from home.

Currently assisting a key client looking for a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a new Rail Signalling project in the Cambridge Region.

You would be working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, on this new scheme with a small commercial team, reporting to a regional commercial manager on a weekly basis.

You’ll need to have a demonstrable experience working on UK rail projects, ideally with an understanding of the Rail Systems side of the industry, with either Contractor or Client sided companies.

This is expected to be a 6-12 month role working for a one of Europe’s largest Rail contractors, with the benefit of joining at the start of the scheme.

Overview

Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Rate: £47,000-£57,000

Requirements

BEng/MEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
Preferably, hold or be actively pursuing UK chartership with professional bodies such as ICE, or equivalents.
Extensive background in Geotechnical consultancy, particularly on large and intricate projects.
Significant experience handling major assignments across diverse construction market sectors.
Detailed use of Plaxis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Complete assignments in the UK and internationally as directed.
Follow best practices and procedures.
Support the development of technical capability in the relevant skill area.
Ensure consistency and excellence in technical work output through standardized procedures and peer review.
Implement Company procedures in service management, delivery, and administration.
Identify opportunities and prioritize efforts to achieve targets.
Maximize fee income and utilisation, monitoring time and budgets against assignment programs.
Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy in all activities.

Key Experience

Knowledgeable in geotechnical and engineering geological processes.
Familiarity with Eurocodes and other relevant industry standards procedures.
Extensive experience in detailed geotechnical design, covering foundations, excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity, liquefaction, and monitoring.
Expertise in ground investigation, including design, tender documents, supervision, and interpretation.
Understanding of basic engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.
Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (c.£100m+), spanning various construction markets.
Basic contractual knowledge and experience would be advantageous.
Competent in 2D and 3D computer-aided design and engineering tools (CAD)
Proficient in 2D finite element analysis software like PLAXIS
Experience with geotechnical software such as WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, SlopeW, gINT, or equivalent.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and C++.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on 02394317816

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Job title: Asset Surveyor / Field Engineer

Reporting to: Asset Surveyor team leader

Job location: field-based 4/5 days a week – sporadic 1 day a week admin at home – postcode areas covered include RG, OX, SN, SO, SL, GU (Ideally looking for someone living local to the Reading area)

Salary: £30k+ (experience dependant)

Experience: Minimum 2-3y UK sector experience

Education: Civil Engineering Degree

Benefits: Inflation pay match, Van + Fuel Card, Double match pension.

Type: Perm / Full time / 37.5h

You will be responsible for support of asset delivery in relation to all aspects of

potable/wastewater design and construction. To undertake wastewater

scheme design review and all aspects of construction inspection and

approval.

Responsibilities

* Deliver on all potable/wastewater network site inspections including pumping stations.

* Undertake all aspects of design review in relation to wastewater asset delivery.

* Provide technical support on projects with strategic points of connection and discharge.

* Coordinate installations with incumbent, contractor, and developer.

* Ensure agreed program of works for asset inspections are delivered.

* Have demonstratable knowledge of all aspects of water and wastewater networks and operation.

* Assist and investigate operational events and report findings.

* To have appropriate knowledge and experience to ensure the connection of wastewater networks

on strategic projects align with programme.

* Provide accurate quality work within department and company.

* Maintain a helpful and customer focussed work environment.

* Assist the department in the development of greater efficiency within the company.

* Ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately and submitted on time.

* Continuous improvement of the design and approval process.

* Any other duties as required by the manager

Special conditions applying: We require all our Asset Surveyor to have their criminal records

checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the nature of the role

going into customers’ homes. This is in accordance with our clients Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Policy.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Commercial Assistant

Advance TRS is delighted to be working with a client on one of the most significant rail projects in North of England. My client is working on a project, whose scope of work is to transform the rail route of East of Leeds to allow for faster, cleaner and comfier travel on the railways.

You will be based out of project offices near South Milford, Leeds however this role will require travelling across several sites between Leeds and York. You will need to drive, have a car and a full UK Driving licence. Due to the location of some of the sites, driving will be the most convenient mode of transport. With another 4 years left on the project, this opportunity provides scope for growth, training and development with the ability to progress over the years to come.

This is a permanent position, based on site Monday to Friday. Unfortunately due to the nature of the role, requiring frequent travel, hybrid working is not available.

As a commercial assistant in this busy role, you will provide administrative support to the commercial team of the project and occasionally support the widen project delivery team.

Role and Responsibilities

Support the management of subcontract payments, contracts, applications for payment, and timesheets
Collate daily and weekly data for labour, plant, and material
Produce month-end data to support turnover and cost transactions for reporting purposes.
Assist in the production of Project Reviews.
Prepare subcontract final account certificates.
Input hours into the tracker from timesheets, rosters, and sign-in sheets.
Process applications for payment and certificates on COINS system.
Assist in preparing journals and KPI hours reports for the Commercial Team.
Address any queries relating to cost, invoices or or allocation.

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience of providing administration support to a commercial/finance team is an essential requirement for this role.
Previous experience of working in the construction / civil engineering sector is ideal
Willingness to work with flexibility. Travel is required so no day is the same.
Excellent attention to detail
Experience dealing with large amounts of data and reports

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Carry out work as directed safely and efficiently. Responsible for assisting the Senior Installer / Technician to achieve their duties as required in a safe and responsible manner.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES OR MAIN TASKS:

Undertake work as directed, ensuring acceptable productivity and workmanship of all team members which may include Agency / Sub-Contractors on site. Ensuring that all work complies with current quality and group / line standards.
Ensure all work is carried out taking due cognisance of personal safety and safety of colleagues.
Ensure all site operations are carried out, and in accordance with standards.
Undertake TSC, Lookout, EO, Points Op duties as required, together with other relevant safety duties.
Use power tools and portable plant where certified to do so.
Carry out / assist in S.M.T.H work as required.
Deputise for Senior Installer as required.
To work independently as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3 years S&T work experience.
Signalling modules SMTH, Mod 3C, Mod 5 desirable.
Able to drive or willing to learn.
PTS.
Handsignaller, Look-out, ES, EO and PC desirable.
Good mechanical skills.
Basic electrical knowledge.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
IRSE Licensed or working towards.

Project Administrator – Glasgow – Permanent

I am currently working closely with a leading civil engineering business, who operate across the UK and Ireland, to recruit for a Project Administrator to join their business, to work on a site based in Glasgow. The project has not yet started and is due to start in Jan / Feb 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team from the start of the project.

Interviews will take place in January.

You must be able to drive and have a valid driving licence. You will not be considered if not.

As a project administrator you will be managing one project and be the main and primary contact for all administration on site. You will work closely with the main construction project team, reporting to the project manager but will also liaise with other sub contractors, clients, suppliers and head office team when required. You will provide admin support but also be supporting with payroll duties too.

You will receive one week of training before starting your new role on site.

Role and Responsibilities:

Book travel and accommodation as required by the team
Book meetings and arrange refreshments
Check, manage and report and unmatched invoices
Issuing timely reports to the Commercial Team, Project Team and Project Support Lead.
Maintaining stationery levels and ordering as required
Update Environmental Waste Management register
Assisting the Project Team with charity events
Provide weekly payroll submission based on collating data from labour allocation sheets
Manage new starters and submit relevant information to the HR team
Manage purchased, operated hire, off hires of material as required on site
Raise material requisitions as required by the project team on the Coins system
Maintaining training register with employees competencies and check for out of date, refresher requirements

Candidate Requirements:

Previous administration experience in a similar construction sector is beneficial
Full driving licence. Access to a car and ability to drive to site daily.
Payroll / commercial admin experience is beneficial
Proactive work ethic. Willing to assist the team with requirements
Organised and efficient
Technically efficient and able to use various systems

Benefits:

£25,000 – £30,000 + travel to site
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Opportunities to progress and receive on the job training
Flexible working hours – 40 hours a week.
Benefits you can sing up to: Gym Membership, Holiday trading, Cycle to Work, Health care, Dental Care, Life Assurance, Retail cash back discounts plans

Job title: Communication Project Specialist – Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: Northern Ireland

Day Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will take ownership of the communications requirements for a flagship transport project, creating, organising, and delivering tactical activities. Along with the project managers you’ll be developing internal and external plans across the projects remaining life cycle.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Attend and contribute to meetings
Delivering of project communications
Develop positive and collaborate relationships

Essential requirements:

Strong editing skills
Strong planning skills

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply, or contact Michael Butler at Advance TRS

Document Controller – Aconex

Document Controller (Aconex) required to join our client, a high profile and large specialist engineering business. My client works as a tier one main contractor on up to £100m value projects in London and surrounding area. Scope of works vary from demolition, piling and structures.

As a document controller you will be joining an established project in Central London. You will be the sole document controller on site, focusing on the documentation but also supporting with all administrative duties as required.

This is a permanent role paying up to £40,000 depending on level of experience.

Candidates must have aconex experience.

Candidates must have document control and administrative / secretarial experience and be willing to work on a dual role on site.

Hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. No hybrid or remote working available. Due to the nature of the role you will nbe required to be on site every day.

Salary is up to £40,000 depending on experience.

Ideal candidates will start in January. One month notice will be considered.

Role and Responsibilities:

General Office Admin – booking travel and accommodation
Day to day management of working documentation including emails, document transmittal notes, inductions, diary, meeting minutes, drawings register etc.
Interface with Clients/Contractors
Keeping Construction Site Health & Safety Inspection & Other Records up to date
Upload and download documentation on to company document control system, in accordance with company requirements and Document Control Procedures
Comply with all Document Control procedures
Ensure that subcontractors, consultants and suppliers comply with the Document Control procedures on the DC system
Assist in archiving and recording documentation at project completion
Process a backlog of documents and ensure they are updated as required
Maintain KPI measures for the performance of Document Control on the project
Validate and check all incoming and outgoing documents
Prepare reports on workflows, TSq, RFIs and sample submissions
Set up new starters on site onto the document control systems
First point of contact for any document control requirements on site
Perform audits whilst effectively following the standard operating procedures when submitting documents to tight deadlines.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience using several document control systems. Aconex is essential.
Experience working in the rail and/or civil engineering sector
Efficient use of Microsoft Office Packages

Benefits:

Up to £40,000 depending on experience
Travel expenses paid
26 days annual leave

Currently working with my client, a leading civil engineering / demolition contractor to recruit for a site administrator. You will be joining the business on a permanent position and be working across several sites all based in Zone 1 / Central London locations. No two days are the same as you will be working on up to 4 projects simultaneously.

You will be the sole site administrator on these sites, be the first point of contact for administration and will be a meticulous multitasker, super organised and have a great attention to detail.

This is a permanent position, paying £24,000 – £27,000 + travel expenses.

You will report to the Lead Site Administrator, who you will also spend 4 weeks training with before taking on your own projects. Once training is complete you will then be left to manage your projects, liaising with the project team too.

Hours are 8am to 5pm. Monday to Friday. No hybrid or remote working available due to the nature of the role requiring travel across several sites. You must be able to commute to several Central London locations.

Candidates must be able to start in January. One month notice will be considered

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to project team
Document management – downloading, uploading and filing documents, drawings and correspondence
Book travel and accomodation
Diary management, booking meeting rooms and arranging refreshment
Point of contact for subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders relating to the project
Maintain awareness and adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations
Produce reports for management and regulatory purposes
Support the Procurement team, with ordering stationery, equipment, material and supplies
Organise and manage project-related documentation, permits, and licenses as per company protocols.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working on site or in a head office within the construction / infrastructure sector
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits & Package:

£24,000 to 27,000 salary
23 days holiday + bank holiday
Paid travel expenses
Pension scheme

My client is recruiting for experienced Ecologists to join their growing multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team in Redhill.

You will get the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied portfolio of work including flood, coastal and maritime projects for their clients such as the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and local authorities and a range of other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport and renewable power.

My client will also ensure you will be mentored as required to develop your field and ecological assessment skills, and work towards full membership and chartership with CIEEM if not already obtained.

About the Role

Providing field and office ecological support on a wide range of projects including fluvial and coastal flood risk management, water utility, rail, renewable/ energy projects and other large-scale infrastructure
Supervising and mentoring more junior ecologists
Providing input into all stages of Ecological Impact Assessments and HRA
Providing ecological input into other consents such as Water Framework Directive assessments
Protected species licence applications and mitigation
Design of habitat restoration/creation schemes and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain
Providing input to bids and proposals
Ecological Clerk of Works roles
Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an Ecology professional with several years of relevant ecological experience. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

Have an ecological/environmental related degree
Be a member of cieem
Be or working towards chartered ecologist or environmentalist
Hold a protected species licence and/or have another ecological specialism e.g. Botany
Have an understanding of ukhabs and biodiversity net gain
Have excellent written and oral communication
Have experience of using arc suite (collector, survey 123) or similar
Have previous consultancy experience
Are willing to work unsociable hours as required by the business in order to deliver specific contracts
Hold a full uk driving licence
Have the ability to organise, manage and prioritise work, with or without supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver well-planned work schedules

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible working
Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare

My client is currently recruiting for a team administrator to work on one of their large construction projects in Ireland.

As a team administrator you will provide first hand administrative support to the project team. You will be the first point of contact to the client, sub contractors, labourers coming to site.

Role and responsibilities:

Book meetings and refreshments as required
Assist with coordinating events for the project and across the business
Manage post and correspondence
Diary management
Collate monthly board packs in a timely manner
Collate, review and complete expense claim forms, subsistence payments and other documents for approval
Submit expenses (company credit card and staff personal expenses, receipts, mileage claims etc) to the online portal ready for payment

Candidate requirements

Previous experience in the construction sector working in head office or on site
Experience in an administrative role, supporting a project team
A strong track record of proactive diary management.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages
Experience prioritising a range of activities or projects on behalf of an organisational leader.

Remuneration & Benefits

£25,000 – £30,000
Pension
26+ days annual leave
Much more!

Project Administrator – Glasgow – Permanent

I am currently working closely with a leading civil engineering business, privately and family run business, who operate across the UK and Ireland, to recruit for a Project Administrator to join their business, on a site based in Glasgow.

You must be able to drive and have a valid driving licence.

This is a permanent role. Candidates will start in Jan / Feb. Candidates on one month notice will be considered.

You must be able to drive and have a valid driving licence.

Main hours are 8am to 5pm however flexible working is available.

Full training available.

Role and Responsibilities:

Book travel and accommodation as required by the team
Book meetings and arrange refreshments
Check, manage and report and unmatched invoices
Issuing timely reports to the Commercial Team, Project Team and Project Support Lead.
Maintaining stationery levels and ordering as required
Update Environmental Waste Management register
Assisting the Project Team with charity events
Provide weekly payroll submission based on collating data from labour allocation sheets
Manage new starters and submit relevant information to the HR team
Manage purchased, operated hire, off hires of material as required on site
Raise material requisitions as required by the project team on the Coins system
Maintaining training register with employees competencies and check for out of date, refresher requirements

Candidate Requirements:

Previous administration experience in a similar construction sector is beneficial
Payroll / commercial admin experience is beneficial
Proactive work ethic. Willing to assist the team with requirements
Organised and efficient
Technically efficient and able to use various systems
Full driving licence. Access to a car and ability to drive to site daily.

Benefits:

£25,000 – £30,000 + travel to site
Opportunities to progress and receive on the job training
40 hour week. Typically 8am to 5pm. Flexible working hours.
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Benefits you can sing up to: Gym Membership, Holiday trading, Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Dental Care, Life Assurance, Retail cashback discounts plans

A great opportunity to join a global engineering company and progress your career as a signalling senior project engineer (CRE). In the role you will be supported by an experienced team of engineers to deliver multi million pound signalling projects in the UK. For the role, you must have experience working in signalling and either working as a CRE or looking to step up into the role within the next year.

OVERALL PURPOSE

To act as Project Engineer and Construction Contractors Responsible Engineer and undertake the day to day management of and co-ordination of the technical and engineering activities for the Signalling discipline. Interface with Signalling Design CRE’s where required. Work as an integral part of the project team.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES OR MAIN TASKS

Act as a Signalling Project Engineer.
Act as Contractors Responsible Engineer.
Liaise with Signalling Design CRE’s where required.
To confirm that all signalling construction complies with all applicable standards, legislation, contract requirements and specifications.
Assess the competence and availability of persons employed by the project on behalf of Signalling (excl design) to carry out their engineering and technical responsibilities, e.g. site managers, site engineers, construction managers.
Interface with Design CRE’s as required.
Attendance at IDC’s of other disciplines to confirm that their construction interfaces correctly with Signalling Construction activities.
Liaise with team members, clients and sub contractors in order to resolve any technical issues.
Management of Sub Contractors.
Liaise with Project Manager/Client to ascertain project requirements and understand project remit.
Work closely with Project Manager to ensure all Signalling cost targets are met.
Ensure that changes to scope and specifications are managed and that risk registers are robustly reviewed.
Provide engineering support to the preparation of target costs.
Ensure successful and safe delivery of project remit.
Provide engineering support/input in preparation of project program.
Monitor progress against the project program and taking necessary action when required.
Preparation of Work Package Plans, Task Briefings and Risk Assessments.
Undertake site surveys.
Input of information and periodic reporting.
Liaise with Engineering Manager to establish and introduce best practice throughout the business.
Keep accurate and project documentation.
Carry out safety and quality inspections.
Ensure the successful delivery of the handback phase of schemes.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Demonstrable competence in Signalling Activities.
Minimum 3 years experience in Signalling project work.
Able to drive.
COSS.
PTS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

May be required to work away from home.
May be required to undertake on-call duties.

My client is currently looking for a Senior Ecologist to be based in their Birmingham office. They design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.

Responsibilities :

Advise on potential ecological constraints during all aspects of projects.
Provide guidance on best methods and practice to meet technical and project requirements.
Attend site walkovers to inform design and future ecological deliverables required.
Keep up to date with industry best practice and, when necessary, brief junior ecological staff.
Input into desktop environmental assessments of proposed works.
Complete ecological surveys to inform required mitigation.
Source and coordinate outsourced ecological deliverables with vendors as need.
Provide advice and guidance on addressing ecological constraints present.
Input into fee development and bidding from an ecological perspective.
Liaise with clients on ecological technical matters.
Aid and support the development of junior ecologists.

Qualifications:

An ecological or environmental degree.
Membership of a relevant professional body.
Clean driving licence.

Experience:

Ecological knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of utilities-based work.
Hold species licence/s, in particular a licence for great crested newt would be beneficial.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

What they can offer:

Competitive salary
24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
Company pension scheme
Enhanced family friendly policies
Life assurance
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders

Roles and Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will deliver the EICA design content of water industry projects as part of our clients multi-disciplined Water Design Team based close to Durham.

Projects will include water and sewage works design. This will include the design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and pioneering through to detailed designs for construction.

The duties will range from surveying and reporting on existing installations, to determining the best solutions for pumping stations, treatment works, mechanical screening, sludge handling systems, pipework, gantry steelwork, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop effective concept design solutions that are consistent with the project brief.
Undertake a wide range of design work on all aspects of the functions design and maintenance.
Implement effective, value for money and innovative design solutions to meet technical and project requirements.
Maintain high technical standards, consistent with the project brief.
Process projects through preliminary and detailed design with particular emphasis on client requirements and innovation.
Liaise with clients and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated to the team.
Prepare and check engineering designs, calculations, and oversee drawing production
Prepare and check contract documents and scheme cost estimates
Prepare and check technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of tenders
Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM regulations.
Supervise team members including all engineers, technicians and assistant and graduate engineers.
Respond to queries from, and liaise with, site construction teams.
Maintain a strong focused client relationship.
Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming.
Project administration reporting to the Project Manager including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets.
Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating works and fees
Effective management and response of project related correspondence.
Checks to ensure compliance with the integrated management system and assist in its development.
Support consulting in the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts

Role Specific Responsibilities

Acting as a lead engineer on projects. Able to take on significant elements of the design, working on their own initiative, with minimal supervision.
Working within a multi-disciplined team to obtain and analyse information, and report on findings.
Site surveys.
Production of User Requirement Specifications (URS) derived from a Control Philosophy (usually Process driven)
Checking and appraisal of supplier’s Functional Design Specifications (FDS) against the requirements of the URS.
Use of engineering-related packages such as, Amtech, Re-lux, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access). The ability to use AutoCAD would be an advantage though not essential.

The Individual

Strong knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Ability to produce electrical and instrumentation design drawings and specifications.
Familiar with the use of Amtech software for the production of cable calculations.
A good working knowledge of sewage and clean water processes.
Knowledge of LV power distribution, motor control centres, instrumentation, motors, etc. associated with the water industry.
The ability to undertake site surveys and develop good practical engineering solutions.
Production of Design Hazard Risk Assessments and Pre-construction Information (part of the Health and Safety), using Microsoft word and excel.
Be able to estimate working hours required at the beginning of a job to build a cost plan.
To be able to run with numerous projects simultaneously.
Must have a driving license.

Job title: Civil Supervisor – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Cork, Ireland

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You’ll be supporting the Construction Manager and overseeing the Civil Sub-Contractor, completing daily site reports, and carrying out site inspections and overseeing day to day site activities.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Making sure site safety is followed

Ensuring project is finished on time

Reporting any issues

Essential requirements:

Railway Civils experience
UTX installation experience

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply, or contact Michael Butler at Advance TRS.

Job Role: Technical Writer

Salary / Rate: £40,000 – £45,000 pa + Competitive package.

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working)

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Author to join their team in Birmingham, to prepare and publish technical documents in support of Clean & Wastewater projects on multiple frameworks.

About the Role:

Arrive at a thorough understanding of client and company standards for project technical documentation.
Edit and/or rewrite various sources of information into a uniform style and language for use in project documents.
Review of Operation & Maintenance manuals
Assemble and issue extensive asset data
Manage and liaise with external stakeholders on all projects
Prepare and publish technical documentation as required for projects teams.
Check and audit the activities of other technical writers as required.
Receive, register and file technical documentation and drawings.
Management of own time to agreed targets such that effort is efficiently spent.
Comply with company procedures and work instructions, guidance notes and other information that forms part of the quality assurance, health and safety and environmental management systems.
To fully participate in the development of procedures and systems for use within the Engineering and/or Project Delivery Department as applicable.
To communicate fully with other project team members and others on matters relating to the project.
To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in the Health and Safety policy
Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.

About you:

Demonstrable relevant experience as a Technical Writer/Author, commensurate to the level of the role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organised with ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
Strong communicator
Work well at meeting KPIs
A minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), to include Maths and English
Demonstrable advanced IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary / Rate: £400 – £450 / day inside IR35

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working)

Our client is a reputable Design & Build Contractor looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help support on the Detailed Design phase of multiple clean and wastewater projects on the Yorkshire Water, Thames Water and Severn Trent Water frameworks.

About the Role:

Mechanical Design work on a range of MEICA schemes ranging in value.
The work will include detailed design input along with supporting each scheme through the project lifecycle of Construction and to final handover.
Site visits when required
Hybrid working – 3 days / week in the office

About you:

Mechanical Degree or equivalent
Water industry experienced is preferred or from a transferable sector
Minimum of 3 years industry experience as a Design Engineer

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Civil Design Engineer – Water Projects

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (Depending on level of experience)

Location: Hybrid working (Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby, Birmingham)

My client is currently looking for a talented and motivated Civil Design Engineers to join their established multidisciplinary design teams working on key projects for Severn Trent, United Utilities, Scottish Water and Yorkshire Water.

The projects are covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through to detailed design and construction.

These roles offer hybrid working with the opportunity to work out of one of their key offices based in Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby and Birmingham.

About the Role:

Implement the project requirements to fully meet the clients specification in accordance with relevant standards
Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence
Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
Carry out site visits and surveys and inspections
Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with our clients procedures
Comply with the requirements of our clients Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations
Prepare/check design approach, calculations, drawings and documents
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment

About you:

Degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/ IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) or approaching achieving relevant professional qualification having completed the necessary training requirements.
Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering

Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
Client focused approach to service delivery
Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
Full Driving Licence

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Civil Design Engineer – Water Projects

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (Depending on level of experience)

Location: Hybrid working (Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby, Birmingham)

The projects are covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through to detailed design and construction.

These roles offer hybrid working with the opportunity to work out of one of their key offices based in Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby and Birmingham.

About the Role:

Implement the project requirements to fully meet the clients specification in accordance with relevant standards
Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence
Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
Carry out site visits and surveys and inspections
Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with our clients procedures
Comply with the requirements of our clients Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations
Prepare/check design approach, calculations, drawings and documents
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment

About you:

Degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/ IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) or approaching achieving relevant professional qualification having completed the necessary training requirements.
Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering

Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
Client focused approach to service delivery
Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
Full Driving Licence

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Civil Design Engineer – Water Projects

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (Depending on level of experience)

Location: Hybrid working (Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby, Birmingham)

The projects are covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through to detailed design and construction.

These roles offer hybrid working with the opportunity to work out of one of their key offices based in Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby and Birmingham.

About the Role:

Implement the project requirements to fully meet the clients specification in accordance with relevant standards
Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence
Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
Carry out site visits and surveys and inspections
Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with our clients procedures
Comply with the requirements of our clients Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations
Prepare/check design approach, calculations, drawings and documents
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment

About you:

Degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/ IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) or approaching achieving relevant professional qualification having completed the necessary training requirements.
Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering

Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
Client focused approach to service delivery
Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
Full Driving Licence

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Civil Design Engineer – Water Projects

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (Depending on level of experience)

Location: Hybrid working (Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby, Birmingham)

The projects are covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through to detailed design and construction.

These roles offer hybrid working with the opportunity to work out of one of their key offices based in Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby and Birmingham.

About the Role:

Implement the project requirements to fully meet the clients specification in accordance with relevant standards
Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence
Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
Carry out site visits and surveys and inspections
Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with our clients procedures
Comply with the requirements of our clients Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations
Prepare/check design approach, calculations, drawings and documents
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment

About you:

Degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/ IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) or approaching achieving relevant professional qualification having completed the necessary training requirements.
Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering

Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
Client focused approach to service delivery
Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
Full Driving Licence

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Civil Design Engineer – Water Projects

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (Depending on level of experience)

Location: Hybrid working (Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby, Birmingham)

The projects are covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through to detailed design and construction.

These roles offer hybrid working with the opportunity to work out of one of their key offices based in Halifax, Glasgow, Warrington, Derby and Birmingham.

About the Role:

Implement the project requirements to fully meet the clients specification in accordance with relevant standards
Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence
Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
Carry out site visits and surveys and inspections
Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with our clients procedures
Comply with the requirements of our clients Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations
Prepare/check design approach, calculations, drawings and documents
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment

About you:

Degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/ IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) or approaching achieving relevant professional qualification having completed the necessary training requirements.
Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering
Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
Client focused approach to service delivery
Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
Full Driving Licence

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Signalling Principles Designer based in Derby. The Signalling Principles Designer will work with some of the latest signalling equipment on the market and be part of a growing team with a great working ethos and support the Designer Delivery Manager or Responsible Engineer with design assurance activities.

Role:
The successful candidate will undertake Signalling Design and System Engineering activities supporting the Signalling Design Projects within the SS&I business. The Signalling Principles Designer will also produce and deliver delivery strategies and risk analysis.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Producing safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level
Support the Responsible Engineer with the identification of operational risks, construction risk, maintenance, and system risk within design
Mentor, coach, and train other Designers, including IRSE assessments, when required
Identify best practise signalling processes
Maintaining competencies and ensuring licenses are accurate and up to date

Essential Requirements:

Application of Signalling Design Process at principle and system level
Application of CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations)
Application of the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board)
Knowledge of CSM (Common Safety Method)
1.1 550 IRSE Signalling Principles Designer License
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline

Desirable:

Awareness of project commercial and financial process
Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certification
Membership of the IRSE (Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers)

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rodger at Advance TRS

Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

My client, a Tier 1 Contractor, are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work on a £100 million rail/depot porject.

They have an expansive portfolio of London work across the rail and civils sector.

The right candidate will need:

Experience working for a Contractor.
Will have worked on Infrastructure projects (rail experience is preferable.)
NEC or NR contract knowledge
Degree educated in a related field
Commutable distance to East London

Benefits:

Attractive Salary
A rare opportunity to join a project in fairly early stages
Pension, travel paid and car allowance
Occasional hybrid working
Continued support and professional development for your individual career
Salary £45,000 – 65,000 package

Please only apply for this role if you have the right to work in the UK, and do not need sponsorship.

Are you a Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a new role with a company who is going to support your continued growth and development? A sociable, fun, supportive environment, where you will get the opportuntiy to work on rail projects?!

My client, a principle contractor, are looking for a motivated and driven AQS to join their rail team, working on various projects.

Whether you arent getting the support you need in your current role, or want to move to take the step into QS, then get in contact!

The right candidate will:

Degree educated in a related field
Rail experience ideally but not essential
2 years or MORE working in a related industry

Benefits

Attractive Salary £3000,00 – £45000 + Package (Car and Pension) (Dependant on experience)
A Graduate structured APC programme with regular site visits and mentoring
Continued support and professional development for your individual career

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Our client is a leading rail systems company looking for a Rail Signalling Project Engineer based in Belfast. As a Signalling Installer you will carry out work as directed safely and efficiently.

Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Senior Installer/Technician to achieve their duties as required.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure all site operations are carried out in accordance with standards
Undertake work as directed, ensuring acceptable productivity and workmanship of all team members, which may include agency/subcontractors on site
Ensure all work is carried out taking due cognisance of personal safety and safety of colleagues

Essential Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years S&T work experience
Valid PTS certificate
IRSE licensed or working towards

Desirable:

Signalling modules SMTH, Mod 3C, Mod 5
Able to drive or willing to learn

For further information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Jake Rodger at Advance TRS.

Our client is a leading rail systems company looking for a Rail Signalling Project Engineer based in Hamilton, Scotland. As a Signalling Project Engineer you will undertake the day-to-day management and coordination of the technical and engineering activities for the Signalling discipline.

Role:

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the project team and will act as Project Engineer and Construction Contractors Responsible Engineer.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Liaise with Signalling Design CRE’s when required
Confirm that all signalling construction complies with all applicable standards, legislation, contract requirements and specifications
Provide engineering support to the preparation of target costs
Undertake site surveys
Asses the competence and availability of persons employed by the project on behalf of Signalling to carry out their engineering and technical responsibilities

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Signalling project work
Valid UK driving license
COSS and PTS
Membership of appropriate professional institution

Desirable:

Strong communication skills and commercial awareness

For further information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Jake Rodger at Advance TRS.

Our client is a leading rail systems company looking for a Signalling Construction Site Supervisor based in Hamilton, Scotland. As a Signalling Construction Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for checking, monitoring, and reporting on the quality and quantities of installation works.

Role:

The successful candidate will ensure adequate supervision of the workforce on site to ensure safety, productivity and workmanship meet all standards.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure all site operations are carried out safely, and in accordance with standards and relevant legislation
Assist in the planning of onsite operations and future projects
Implement and participate in competence assessments, including IRSE mentoring
Ensure all relevant site records and paperwork are maintained as requested by the Construction Manager/Project Manager/Project Engineer
Provide input into preparation of Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and RIMINI Sheet
Working with the Construction Manager and Works Supervisor, allocate and direct the workforce to ensure the most efficient use of resources, including any agency or subcontractors onsite.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years S&T work experience
IRSE License or working towards one
Strong and effective leadership skills
Valid PTS certificate

Desirable:

COSS and PC
Signalling modules SMTH, Mod 3C, Mod 5

For further information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Jake Rodger at Advance TRS.

Our client is a leading rail systems company looking for a Project Engineer Electrification and Plant based in Hamilton, Scotland. As a Project Engineer E&P you will support rail industry customers in providing a safe and reliable rail network across the UK.

This is a hybrid role with a mixture of working from home, working in the office and on-site work.

Role:

The successful candidate will ensure all E&P engineering activities in connection with the tender, design, implementation, and commissioning of project work are coordinated and compliant.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Act as CEM, E&P CRE or Senior Engineer (E&P) on allocated schemes as required
Act as engineering contact and liaison with team members, clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve any technical issues
Monitor progress against the project program and take appropriate action to mitigate against any delays
Preparation of Work Package Plans, Task Briefings and Risk Assessments
Ensure that changes to scope and specifications are managed, issues are raised and that risk registers are reviewed
Work closely with Project Manager to ensure all cost targets are met

Essential Requirements:

Strong experience and knowledge of E&P project work
Excellent knowledge of all rail related E&P design and engineering principles, practises and standards, at least 5-7 years of experience.
Appropriate educational and technical qualifications, e.g., HNC/HND/Degree
Experience as CRE for Electrical and Plant

Desirable:

Member of an appropriate professional institution
Excellent Microsoft Office skills and commercial awareness

For further information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS.

Job Role: Principal Civil Engineer – Water Projects

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + package

Contract also considered.

Location: Fully remote or Hybrid offered

My client is currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join their established design team working on key clean and wastewater projects throughout the UK.

This role offers hybrid working with the opportunity to work out of one of their key offices based in London, Cheadle, Chester, Leeds, or Newcastle.

About the Role:

Deliver design packages and engineer technical aspects for major projects.
Utilise expertise to devise innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
Lead project meetings and manage client interactions as a Project Manager.
Supervise project teams, allocate and review work, and provide performance feedback.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely project delivery and target achievement.
Foster adherence to delivery standards among junior team members.
Contribute to proposal development and client relationship management.

About you:

Chartered or equivalent qualification in relevant Civil discipline.
Strong background in structural and civil engineering design (water retaining structures, buildings, etc.).
Proficiency in geotechnical engineering and foundation design.
Familiarity with Eurocodes and industry-standard design software.
Experience in 3D Revit modelling and BIM processes.
Expertise in multi-disciplinary design processes.
Knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings, and planning data.
Effective communication skills and collaborative work style.
Commercial awareness in client interactions and project proposals.

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Title: Flood Resilience Analyst

Location: Coleshill / Haywards Heath / Newport / Wallingford

Salary: £30k-£40k

Type: Perm / Full time

Please note: applicants would need to be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and already have UK sector experience to be considered.

The role:

We have opportunities at varying levels to join our clients established and growing flood resilience teams. Our clients’ teams provide strategic, catchment and site-specific flood and water management advice to Local Authorities, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, central government, emergency planners and private sector clients.

The work they do is varied and includes supporting many of the 25 Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme (FCRIP) Projects, Property Flood Resilience (PFR) surveys, Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs), Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, Flood Investigations, Incident Management training and development of emergency plans.

The successful candidate will help them grow and shape flood resilience and climate adaptation services across the business and will have experience working with a range of stakeholders, alongside an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different Risk Management Authorities (RMAs). Our clients work provides vital support to clients and communities in helping them prepare and adapt to become more resilient to climate change.

Key areas associated with this role will be:

Responsibility for delivering projects to time and budget for our clients and engaging with project stakeholders.
Undertaking technical work, which may involve using and analysing GIS datasets, model outputs and mapping, and carrying out site surveys to inform project reporting.
Working closely with leading experts in flood resilience, climate adaptation and risk management, for clients such as Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, local authorities, and the private sector.

Key competencies required for the role:

You should have a geography or environmental science related degree or equivalent.
Chartered status (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent) is important to our client and valued by their clients therefore applicants should be chartered or be working towards becoming chartered. (They will support you through your professional mentoring programming to gain chartership if required).
Strong and proven communication skills are a prerequisite for this position.
They are looking for hardworking professionals who are empathetic towards communities, businesses and individuals who have suffered from flooding and able to demonstrate a desire to help.
You will have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team, able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with colleagues, clients, and members of the public.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects across the UK, involving some travel and occasional working away from home.

Core skills required include:

Understanding of coastal, fluvial, and surface water flood risk policy and management approaches.
Experience of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme implementation.
Project management.
Stakeholder engagement.
Teamwork and mentoring junior staff.
Report writing and quality assurance.

Desirable skills include:

Direct incident management/ duty role experience.
Contract management and tender preparation.
Policy and strategy development.
Flood warning / forecasting experience.
Experience in, or knowledge of, the Local Plan process.
GIS (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS).
UK driving licence.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Site Administrator / Document Controller

Site Administrator / Document Controller required to join our client, a high profile and large civil engineering business working on a number of high profile projects in Central London.

You will be based on one of their Central London sites that has up to 2 years left on the project. You will act as the sole admin / document control resource for the project and be the first point of contact to the project team on site.

Hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Fully site based role with no option of hybrid or remote working.

Aconex document control system is essential.

Candidates will interview before Christmas with the intention to start 2nd January.

Role and Responsibilities:

General Office Admin – booking travel and accommodation
Day to day management of working documentation including emails, document transmittal notes, inductions, diary, meeting minutes, drawings register etc.
Interface with Clients/Contractors
Keeping Construction Site Health & Safety Inspection & Other Records up to date
Upload and download documentation on to company document control system, in accordance with company requirements and Document Control Procedures
Comply with all Document Control procedures
Ensure that subcontractors, consultants and suppliers comply with the Document Control procedures on the DC system
Assist in archiving and recording documentation at project completion
Process a backlog of documents and ensure they are updated as required
Maintain KPI measures for the performance of Document Control on the project
Validate and check all incoming and outgoing documents
Prepare reports on workflows, TSq, RFIs and sample submissions
Set up new starters on site onto the document control systems
First point of contact for any document control requirements on site
Perform audits whilst effectively following the standard operating procedures when submitting documents to tight deadlines.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience using several document control systems
Experience working in the rail and/or civil engineering sector
Efficient use of Microsoft Office Packages

Benefits:

Up to £40,000 depending on experience
Travel expenses paid
26 days annual leave

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Overview

As an international engineering consultancy, over the last century, our client has successfully been at the forefront of maritime design, planning and development.

Due to ongoing success they have plans to grow their headcount by 15-25% next year and there is now several new opportunities for Senior Maritime Engineers to join their business!

Responsibilities

Put together outline models, drawings, and details for CAD.
Produce calculations yourself, and review and check design calculations by others.
Structural analyses and reporting.
Produce proposals and work directly with their clients.
Collect design data.
Carry out inspections and surveys.
Organise reports and presentations.
Lead, coach, and direct more junior staff.

Requirements

BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ideally CEng MICE or CEng
Expertise in the design of maritime structures (wharfs, jetties, container terminals, vessels and ports).
Have knowledge of international maritime and structural engineering guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
Working experience of working to BIM Level 2

Benefits

Private healthcare
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering, please contact Calum French via Linkedin.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Our client is currently looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Cleanwater Networks team in the Midlands. This role could be based in Derby, Shrewsbury or Coventry – with hybrid / flexible working arrangements available.

To do this role you will have experience of designing UK clean water networks and a robust understanding of CDM regulations in the design process.

Responsibilities will include design of cleanwater networks; liaising with hydraulic modellers; technical leadership; working to CDM regulations; acting as, or working towards, a nominated Principal Designer; attending site visits; engaging with various stakeholders; mentoring junior colleagues.

You’ll take projects right through from project inception through optioneering, outline and detailed design and construction support.

Our client is able to offer a very competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
Leading pension scheme – (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy shares at a discounted rate
10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid volunteering days per year

IT Support Assistant – London – Freelance – January Start

You will support the business which consists of around 160 employees in the UK and Australia with all IT Support queries.

This is a freelance position for 3-6 months, however duration of contract is due to be confirmed. Candidates will ideally start in January.

Rate is £12-15ph PAYE or £15-18ph Umbrella depending on experience.

You must have previous experience in engineering / construction to be considered.

As an IT Support Assistant, you will be the first point of contact to resolve issues for the company consisting of Civil Engineers and Administration support staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide first line support for IT users across the business
Provide diagnosis support and assistance to individual users of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers and peripheral equipment
Building and imaging new computers for deployment
Installation/updating of technical software
Aid with new joiner and leaver IT process and provide IT Inductions
Assisting with recovery of data
Assist with backups, cleaning and re-configuring of returned PCs and laptops
Provide support for staff producing presentations, video conferences and telephone conferences
Escalate issues or concerns to the IT Manager as necessary
Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the IT Manager

Candidate Requirements

Substantial experience of providing first line, hands on IT support in person, on the phone, using TeamViewer and Teams for Business
Fault investigation and diagnosis
Basic hardware testing and maintenance
Configuration, upgrade and support of software & hardware: desktops, notebooks, printers
Using Acronis Imaging Software
Amending/setting up file/folder security
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams in a support environment
Systems Experience: – Microsoft Office 365, Fortigate VPN & Firewalls, Wireless networking

Project Engineering – Mechanical – Clean water treatment

Key tasks and accountabilities:

Managing the interfaces and integration of the mechanical design with that of other disciplines.
Work closely and collaboratively with the construction team to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the design stages, into construction and beyond
Develop various mechanical sub-contractor scopes for procurement
Review, evaluate and comment on sub-contractor tender returns
Commercial & technical negotiations with sub-contractors and suppliers.
Follow through sub-contractor packages to site delivery and potentially installation
Specify equipment requirements and standards
Review and manage to the construction programme, mitigate delays and work with the team to achieve positive outcomes
Ensure regulatory, legislative, HSE, company and end client standards are maintained throughout the delivery programme.
Ensure all sub-contractor engineering designs meet required standards.
Communicate and manage relationships both internal and external.
Work with the Project Team to produce and review project plans / programs.
To ensure the project is driven to provide the best value solutions, and delivered on time and within budgets.
Produce and maintain all required documentation to develop project O&M
Assist with the commissioning planning when required and to distribute with sub-contractors, include commissioning within sub-contractor scopes.
Reporting to the M&E Project Manager, a positive, “can do” approach, determined to succeed, the Project Engineer will be able to work on their own initiative and form part of a successful team.

Essential skills and experience required:

Knowledge, understanding and experience in the water sector, preferably with clean water
Knowledge of membrane systems advantageous
Be knowledgeable of the following: pumps/pipe systems, sludge, ozone generation systems, chemical dosing, water/wastewater treatment process equipment
Experience of 3D modelling for sub-contractor engagement, take off, review, wtc. (not for model creation or design)
Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRAS
Experience within similar roles in the water treatment industry would be advantageous

Project Engineering – Electrical & ICA – Utilities

This will be a site based role working for the M&E department, reporting to M&E manager.

Experience and capability in the below:

Managing the interfaces and integration of the Electrical & ICA design with that of other disciplines.
Work closely and collaboratively with the construction team to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the design stages, into construction and beyond
Review, evaluate and comment on sub-contractor tender returns
Commercial & technical negotiations with sub-contractors and suppliers.
Follow through sub-contractor packages to site delivery and potentially installation
Specify equipment requirements and standards
Review and manage to the construction programme, mitigate delays and work with the team to achieve positive outcomes
Ensure regulatory, legislative, HSE, company and end client standards are maintained throughout the delivery programme.
Ensure all sub-contractor engineering designs meet required standards.
Communicate and manage relationships both internal and external.
Work with the Project Team to produce and review project plans / programs.
To ensure the project is driven to provide the best value solutions, and delivered on time and within budgets.

Essential skills and experience Required:

Knowledge, understanding and experience in the water sector, preferably with clean water
Knowledge of pumping system, chemical dosing, GAC and other common clean water processes.
Knowledge and experience of 11kV distribution systems (not major networks) Simple systems.
Experience of 3D modelling for sub-contractor engagement, take off, review, etc. (not for model creation or design)
Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRAS preferable
Experience within similar roles in the water treatment industry would be advantageous

Job Role: Site Engineer

Rate: £350 – £400 / day (Permanent also considered)

Location: Stafford (Site based)

My client is a leading Engineering and Construction company, delivering design-and-build projects with clients in the water sector and beyond, across the UK. There is a current availability for Site Engineers to join the team to work on a variety of schemes on the Severn Trent Water framework.

You will be reporting to the Site Agent/ Manager and will be managing the day-to-day quality assurance, including surveying, setting out duties, quality checks and approvals. You’ll also be assisting the site management teams with all aspects of health, safety and environmental management.

About the Role:

* Checking plans, drawings and setting out co-ordination, seeking assurance through the TQ process for any anomalies ahead of execution.

* Quality control assurance through the management of digital Inspection & Test Records in accordance with the Project Inspection & Test Plan.

* Preparation of documentation for handover including as-built-records.

* Completing material take-offs both for orders and future forecasting.

* Contributing to the safe execution of the works including attendance at Safe Start briefings, involvement in RAMS production and cascade, LOLER, PUWER, reporting of Positive Interventions, Permits, Temporary Works, etc.

* Understanding where your tasks sit within the programme and being engaged in the 3 levels of planning to ensure efficient delivery.

* Supporting the site agent with day to day running of the project, this may include ordering plant/materials, costing resource, debating delivery sequence/logic, etc.

* The management of change control.

* Having a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

About you:

* Have previous setting out (Total Stations, GPS, etc) and quality control experience in the delivery of construction projects.

* UK Water project experience is essential

* Experience of working in collaborative teams that deliver with integrity.

* Good knowledge & experience of AutoCAD.

* A positive and proactive attitude to the management of health, safety, environment and quality processes.

* Training accreditations are desirable i.e. CSCS, SMSTS.

* Some knowledge of temporary works albeit this does not mean being Supervisor or Co-Ordinator trained.

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Site Engineer

Rate: £350 – £400 / day (Permanent also considered)

Location: Birmingham (Site based)

About the Role:

* Checking plans, drawings and setting out co-ordination, seeking assurance through the TQ process for any anomalies ahead of execution.

* Quality control assurance through the management of digital Inspection & Test Records in accordance with the Project Inspection & Test Plan.

* Preparation of documentation for handover including as-built-records.

* Completing material take-offs both for orders and future forecasting.

* Understanding where your tasks sit within the programme and being engaged in the 3 levels of planning to ensure efficient delivery.

* Supporting the site agent with day to day running of the project, this may include ordering plant/materials, costing resource, debating delivery sequence/logic, etc.

* The management of change control.

* Having a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

About you:

* Have previous setting out (Total Stations, GPS, etc) and quality control experience in the delivery of construction projects.

* UK Water project experience is essential

* Experience of working in collaborative teams that deliver with integrity.

* Good knowledge & experience of AutoCAD.

* A positive and proactive attitude to the management of health, safety, environment and quality processes.

* Training accreditations are desirable i.e. CSCS, SMSTS.

* Some knowledge of temporary works albeit this does not mean being Supervisor or Co-Ordinator trained.

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Role: Site Engineer

Rate: £350 – £400 / day (Permanent also considered)

Location: Sheffield

About the Role:

* Checking plans, drawings and setting out co-ordination, seeking assurance through the TQ process for any anomalies ahead of execution.

* Quality control assurance through the management of digital Inspection & Test Records in accordance with the Project Inspection & Test Plan.

* Preparation of documentation for handover including as-built-records.

* Completing material take-offs both for orders and future forecasting.

* Understanding where your tasks sit within the programme and being engaged in the 3 levels of planning to ensure efficient delivery.

* Supporting the site agent with day to day running of the project, this may include ordering plant/materials, costing resource, debating delivery sequence/logic, etc.

* The management of change control.

* Having a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

About you:

* Have previous setting out (Total Stations, GPS, etc) and quality control experience in the delivery of construction projects.

* UK Water project experience is essential

* Experience of working in collaborative teams that deliver with integrity.

* Good knowledge & experience of AutoCAD.

* A positive and proactive attitude to the management of health, safety, environment and quality processes.

* Training accreditations are desirable i.e. CSCS, SMSTS.

* Some knowledge of temporary works albeit this does not mean being Supervisor or Co-Ordinator trained.

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 07534579078 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ckn@advance-trs.com

Job Title: Senior / Principal Flood Risk Modeller

Salary: £45-55k (experience dependant)

Location: Birmingham, UK

Type: Perm / Full time / Hybrid flex

Our clients Sustainable Water Management Team are seeking Senior or Principal Hydraulic Modellers to help deliver their national programme of work. Focussing on the delivery of flood risk management projects, you will have the opportunity to be a major contributor leading external and internal clients. You will be responsible for driving the direction of projects working with other disciplines within the water team and overseeing and mentoring the work of a team of hydraulic modellers.

Our clients team has a broad portfolio of work including providing input to planning submissions for the water environment for major infrastructure projects and FCERM studies working across the energy, transport, government and water sectors.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate in the leadership of their national technical delivery groups providing direction for the national hydraulic modelling team and supporting innovation in the delivery in these studies.

As a lead member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering and overseeing projects for local authorities, private clients and major infrastructure clients providing a range of flood risk management related services.

Key responsibilities:

Identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposals.
Providing project, commercial and financial management for projects.
Undertaking client and stakeholder liaison.
Technical leadership and coordination on multidisciplinary projects led by the water team.
Undertaking Quality Assurance technical reviews.
Preparation of reports or the supervision of others.
Mentoring and technical development of others.
Preparing and delivery of both project and technical presentations.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Chartership with a relevant professional body.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Proven track record in undertaking hydraulic model reviews for statutory body review.
Knowledge of the Flood Estimation Handbook.
Experience in any of the following areas:
- Water Environment Planning Policy
- FCERM Business case development
- Options Appraisal
- Public Consultation
Commercial experience, including project management and bid preparation.
Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Relevant experience of delivering infrastructure projects or working with local authority/national government.
Drive and ability to build client relationships and develop suitable opportunities.

Job Title: Flood Risk and Drainage Senior

Location: London, Bristol, or Warrington

Type: Perm / Full time.

Salary: £40-50k (experience dependant)

(Our client also encourages a balance of working from their offices and working from home).

Key Skills

* Ability to recognise and communicate flooding and drainage related constraints and opportunities

at development sites.

* Experience producing and reviewing a wide range of FRAs and drainage strategies.

* Good knowledge and experience of MicroDrainage.

* Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular flood related policy and guidance such as the

NPPF and SUDS Manual.

* Awareness of financial control and project management.

* Good project management and communication skills in a client facing role.

* Ability to write clear and concise reports.

* Ability to supervise and motivate others.

*Some knowledge of either Tuflow, Flood Modeller Pro, FEH or river restoration would be a benefit, but is not essential.

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Freelance
£425 – £475 a day
Flexible working – 3 day on site / 2 days from home.

Currently assisting a key client looking for a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a new Rail Signalling project in the Cambridge Region.

You would be working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, on this new scheme with a small commercial team, reporting to a regional commercial manager on a weekly basis.

You’ll need to have a demonstrable experience working on UK rail projects, ideally with an understanding of the Rail Systems side of the industry, with either Contractor or Client sided companies.

This is expected to be a 6-12 month role working for a one of Europe’s largest Rail contractors, with the benefit of joining at the start of the scheme.

Team Administrator – Glasgow – Permanent

I am currently working closely with a leading construction business, privately and family run business, who operate across the UK and Ireland, to recruit for a Team Administrator to join their business, on a site based in Glasgow.

As a team administrator you will be managing one project and be the main and primary contact for all administration on site. You will work closely with the main construction project team, but will also liaise with other sub contractors, clients, suppliers and head office team when required. You will provide admin support but also be supporting with payroll duties too.

This is a permanent role. Candidates will ideally start immediately before the Christmas period, however candidates on notice to start in January will also be considered.

Main hours are 8am to 5pm however flexible working is available.

Full training available.

Role and Responsibilities:

Book travel and accommodation as required by the team
Book meetings and arrange refreshments
Provide weekly payroll submission based on collating data from labour allocation sheets
Manage new starters and submit relevant information to the HR team
Manage purchased, operated hire, off hires of material as required on site
Raise material requisitions as required by the project team on the Coins system
Check, manage and report and unmatched invoices
Issuing timely reports to the Commercial Team, Project Team and Project Support Lead.
Maintaining stationery levels and ordering as required
Update Environmental Waste Management register
Assisting the Project Team with charity events
Maintaining training register with employees competencies and check for out of date, refresher requirements

Candidate Requirements:

Previous administration experience in a similar construction, infrastructure sector is essential
Payroll / commercial admin experience is beneficial
Proactive work ethic. Willing to assist the team with requirements
Organised and efficient
Technically efficient and able to use various systems

Benefits:

£28,000 + travel to site
Opportunities to progress and receive on the job training
40 hour week. Typically 8am to 5pm. Flexible working hours.
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Benefits you can sing up to: Gym Membership, Holiday trading, Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Dental Care, Life Assurance, Retail cashback discounts plans

I am looking for a signalling project engineer to support my client on a contract basis based out of London. We are looking for a signalling engineer who comes from a design background and who can hit the round running.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a experienced team in supporting the completion of a range of signalling projects.There is a balance of working from home and in the office.

This will be an initial 6 month contract but long term work will be available. This will be inside IR35.

Do you want to work on the largest infrastructure project in Europe?!

My client, a leading M&E company, who provide design, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems across numerous sectors are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team to work on a prestigious rail project.

The suitable candidate will have:

Experience working for a contractor or sub contractor
MEP experience from a sub contractor or contractor environment
* Will have worked on rail projects ideally but not a necessity
* Degree educated in a related field

Benefits
* Attractive Salary – £50,000 – £55,000
* Car allowance/Pension
* Continued support and professional development for your individual career

Please get in contact if you are interested in this role ASAP!

Do you want to work on HS2 for a well known, reputable, busy, M& E Company?

The suitable candidate will have:

Experience working for a contractor or sub contractor
MEP and rail experience from a sub contractor or contractor environment
* Will have worked on Infrastructure projects ideally but not a necessity
* Degree educated in a related field

Benefits
* Attractive Salary – £50,000 – 55,000
* Car allowance/Pension
* Continued support and professional development for your individual career

Please get in contact if you are interested in this role ASAP!

Job title: Project Manager – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Swinderby

Day Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to co-ordinate all lineside civil works on a re-signalling project with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client on site; to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes, and procedures.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Undertaking the role of Project Manager
Monitor the contractor’s management of site works by regular site meetings
Looking after the delivery of Lineside civils

Essential requirements:

Lineside Civils experience
Design and delivery experience

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply, or contact Michael Butler at Advance TRS

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