Our Water Team have a combined 50+ years’ recruitment experience specialising in Water Engineering (Civils / MEICA / Process), Rivers & Coastal, Flood Risk & Drainage, Hydraulic Modelling, Hydrology, Environmental and Project Management.

Our team has extensive experience and detailed market knowledge of the various water & wastewater AMP7 and Environment Agency framework agreements. We work with a wide variety of clients including water utility companies, engineering consultancies and Design & Build contractors.

Do you have proven experience and technical knowledge of Wastewater Hydraulic Modelling?

We currently have a number of exciting opportunities available for Wastewater Modellers at all grades, from Graduate to Principal, in a variety of locations across the UK. Currently key locations include, but are not limited to:

Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, London (and surrounding areas), Haywards Heath, Brighton, Birmingham, Peterborough, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast

These are permanent vacancies and would be offering a salary dependant on individual candidate experience and expectations.

Overview

As a Wastewater Modeller you will form a part of our clients’ hydraulic modelling team which generally support their wider engineering business focused on wastewater networks, integrated catchment management, flood alleviation, sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) and stormwater management.

Many of our clients have a diverse and growing portfolio of projects & frameworks, delivering to the majority of the UK Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Lead Local Authorities, as well as a broad range of overseas clients.

Depending on the grade that you are applying for the responsibilities can vary, but could include some of the following:

  • Conducting optioneering, solution development, model builds, calibration, and verification of complex hydraulic models.
  • Hydraulic and Water Quality Analysis – intelligent assessment of catchment hydraulics and pollutant sources to identify needs and risks.
  • Integrated Catchment Modelling – constructing models for assessing the interaction between sewers (storm and foul), watercourses and overland flows.
  • Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) delivery.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Water & Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics)
  • For Senior / Principal level opportunities – attained Chartered status via ICE or CIWEM (or the desire to work towards this accreditation)
  • Experience in urban drainage / wastewater network modelling.
  • Competence in the use of hydraulic modelling software such as Infoworks ICM
  • Awareness and understanding of UK Water industry legislation, policies and regulatory issues.
  • For more senior grades candidates should have a proven track record in one or more of business development, client management, project management and line management.
  • Ability to analyse complex information and to present this logically and accurately in reports or verbal presentations.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills

What’s in it for you

Advance TRS aim to assist our candidates to achieve their desired career ambitions. Motivations from candidates to explore new career opportunities can include:

  • Increased salary – Advance TRS can provide expert advice on salary benchmarking within hydraulic modelling. We can quickly advise if your current salary is keeping up with market rates and work with you to determine what you should be aiming for.
  • Better employee benefits – Advance TRS can provide insight to the clients in the market who are offering excellent employee benefits. This could include holiday allowances, pension contributions, bonus’, car / travel allowances, hybrid/remote working, 9 day fortnights, training allowances, medical cover, share save schemes, profit share, physical & mental wellbeing, group discounts and many more.
  • Career progression – Advance TRS can help you to achieve your career progression ambitions by highlighting roles that offer training and development support, Chartership mentoring, new responsibilities and promotion opportunities.
  • More interesting projects / frameworks – Advance TRS have good oversight of which clients are working on different frameworks. This may suit candidates who are seeking to work on large flagship schemes or specific frameworks. We can also help candidates who are looking for more of a challenge around growing and developing teams, mentoring junior staff, business development, client & stakeholder engagement and project management.
  • Location & work/life balance – Perhaps you are looking to relocate and are not sure of the best employers to approach. You may be seeking a role that provides more flexibility around hours worked per week (full-time / part-time), flexible hours, office / hybrid / remote working. Advance TRS can help you to secure a new position that fits better with your personal life.
  • Culture -You may just be looking for a more dynamic, supportive, inclusive, diverse and/or exciting working environment. There could be areas of conflict within your current team affecting your overall wellbeing which has prompted you to consider a change.

Regardless of your reasons for exploring new opportunities, Advance TRS will work with you in an open, honest and transparent way to provide advice and guidance with the ultimate aim of helping you to improve your career prospects.

All conversations would remain entirely confidential and we pride ourselves on our ‘no pressure’ approach to exploring new options. If you can rectify any lingering concerns with your current employer prior to making applications elsewhere then we would highly recommend this as your first course of action. Advance TRS can provide advice on how to approach this conversation.

If you would like to discuss some of the current hydraulic modelling opportunities within the UK Water sector that are relevant to your skills and experience then please contact Alex Shaw (Principal Consultant) on 07931815066 or send an email to as@advance-trs.com

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.

Our client is one of the largest engineering and design consultancies in the UK, successfully delivering multidisciplinary project to their clients.

Their Asset Planning and Solutions team incorporates one of the largest Urban Catchment Modelling teams in the UK, delivering projects for the majority of the UK Water Companies, the EA, many Lead Local Flood Authorities, as well as a broad range of overseas clients.

They are now seeking to recruit a Senior or Principal Urban Catchment Modeller to their Derby office. The successful candidate will join a team of Geographers and Engineers and will play a key role in delivering to a range of clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities and Developers. Their team carries out a range of projects related to Stormwater Management (SWM), wastewater and integrated catchment studies, through feasibility, scoping and catchment drainage studies, using computer modelling and analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations or other interventions. You will be part of a team shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how drainage should become an integrated part of green blue infrastructure and masterplanning.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking to appoint a Senior / Principal Urban Catchment Modeller to their Asset Planning business to support an increasing portfolio and workload. The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have appropriate professional qualifications, and have a broad range of experience in:

Catchment Planning- determination of hydraulic, environmental, and operational needs of catchments and the development of various horizon strategies to improve catchment performance

Blue Green Infrastructure

Solution Development- development of outline designs, and support through detailed design process

Model Build and Verification – creating robust sewer network models that are suitable for analysis and solution development

Hydraulic and Water Quality Analysis – intelligent assessment of catchment hydraulics and pollutant sources to identify needs and risks

Integrated Catchment Modelling – constructing models for assessing the interaction between sewers (storm and foul), watercourses and overland flows

The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the Wastewater market sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record in one or more of business development, client management, project management and line management.

Essential Criteria

Knowledge of the water environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the water environment faces

A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for our clients

Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.

Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and to budget

Attained a chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

Experience in urban drainage modelling

Competence in the use of Hydraulic modelling software such as Infoworks ICM

First class written and oral communication skills

Desirable Criteria

Experience working on Storm Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Experience working with software such as FME, Power Bi, and/or programming tools such as Ruby, Python and Visual Basic.

Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects

Sound commercial understanding

Able to develop and motivate junior team members

Responsibilities

Technical and project management of DWMPs and other projects including Storm Water Management, SuDS, drainage, option development, SOAF and WFD delivery.

Undertake Project Manager role on projects where required

Support in the development of Client Relationship with our key Water Company and non-Water Company clients to support growth.

Support in the preparation of bid documents and estimates.

Supervision of project teams and supporting the Business Manager in resource planning.

Promote staff development through training, on-the-job experience, and personal development

Contributing towards technical innovation and improvement workgroups.

The Individual

We seek an Individual that can demonstrate:

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills both verbally and in writing.

A hard working and flexible individual, a team player, who has great attention to detail, is reliable, shows initiative and is proactive and able to deliver to set deadlines.

Enthusiasm about urban drainage and it’s role within the environment.

A confident and professional manner.

Good team working skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

A supportive approach to mentoring less experienced members of the team.

Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments to build rapport with clients and the whole project team.

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.

Our Water Team have a combined 50+ years’ recruitment experience specialising in Water Engineering (Civils / MEICA / Process), Rivers & Coastal, Flood Risk & Drainage, Hydraulic Modelling, Hydrology, Environmental and Project Management.

Our team has extensive experience and detailed market knowledge of the various water & wastewater AMP7 and Environment Agency framework agreements. We work with a wide variety of clients including water utility companies, engineering consultancies and Design & Build contractors.

Do you have proven experience and technical knowledge of Wastewater Hydraulic Modelling?

We currently have a number of exciting opportunities available for Wastewater Modellers at all grades, from Graduate to Principal, in a variety of locations across the UK. Currently key locations include, but are not limited to:

Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, London (and surrounding areas), Haywards Heath, Brighton, Birmingham, Peterborough, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast

These are permanent vacancies and would be offering a salary dependant on individual candidate experience and expectations.

Overview

As a Wastewater Modeller you will form a part of our clients’ hydraulic modelling team which generally support their wider engineering business focused on wastewater networks, integrated catchment management, flood alleviation, sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) and stormwater management.

Many of our clients have a diverse and growing portfolio of projects & frameworks, delivering to the majority of the UK Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Lead Local Authorities, as well as a broad range of overseas clients.

Depending on the grade that you are applying for the responsibilities can vary, but could include some of the following:

  • Conducting optioneering, solution development, model builds, calibration, and verification of complex hydraulic models.
  • Hydraulic and Water Quality Analysis – intelligent assessment of catchment hydraulics and pollutant sources to identify needs and risks.
  • Integrated Catchment Modelling – constructing models for assessing the interaction between sewers (storm and foul), watercourses and overland flows.
  • Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) delivery.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Water & Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics)
  • For Senior / Principal level opportunities – attained Chartered status via ICE or CIWEM (or the desire to work towards this accreditation)
  • Experience in urban drainage / wastewater network modelling.
  • Competence in the use of hydraulic modelling software such as Infoworks ICM
  • Awareness and understanding of UK Water industry legislation, policies and regulatory issues.
  • For more senior grades candidates should have a proven track record in one or more of business development, client management, project management and line management.
  • Ability to analyse complex information and to present this logically and accurately in reports or verbal presentations.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills

What’s in it for you

Advance TRS aim to assist our candidates to achieve their desired career ambitions. Motivations from candidates to explore new career opportunities can include:

  • Increased salary – Advance TRS can provide expert advice on salary benchmarking within hydraulic modelling. We can quickly advise if your current salary is keeping up with market rates and work with you to determine what you should be aiming for.
  • Better employee benefits – Advance TRS can provide insight to the clients in the market who are offering excellent employee benefits. This could include holiday allowances, pension contributions, bonus’, car / travel allowances, hybrid/remote working, 9 day fortnights, training allowances, medical cover, share save schemes, profit share, physical & mental wellbeing, group discounts and many more.
  • Career progression – Advance TRS can help you to achieve your career progression ambitions by highlighting roles that offer training and development support, Chartership mentoring, new responsibilities and promotion opportunities.
  • More interesting projects / frameworks – Advance TRS have good oversight of which clients are working on different frameworks. This may suit candidates who are seeking to work on large flagship schemes or specific frameworks. We can also help candidates who are looking for more of a challenge around growing and developing teams, mentoring junior staff, business development, client & stakeholder engagement and project management.
  • Location & work/life balance – Perhaps you are looking to relocate and are not sure of the best employers to approach. You may be seeking a role that provides more flexibility around hours worked per week (full-time / part-time), flexible hours, office / hybrid / remote working. Advance TRS can help you to secure a new position that fits better with your personal life.
  • Culture -You may just be looking for a more dynamic, supportive, inclusive, diverse and/or exciting working environment. There could be areas of conflict within your current team affecting your overall wellbeing which has prompted you to consider a change.

Regardless of your reasons for exploring new opportunities, Advance TRS will work with you in an open, honest and transparent way to provide advice and guidance with the ultimate aim of helping you to improve your career prospects.

All conversations would remain entirely confidential and we pride ourselves on our ‘no pressure’ approach to exploring new options. If you can rectify any lingering concerns with your current employer prior to making applications elsewhere then we would highly recommend this as your first course of action. Advance TRS can provide advice on how to approach this conversation.

If you would like to discuss some of the current hydraulic modelling opportunities within the UK Water sector that are relevant to your skills and experience then please contact Alex Shaw (Principal Consultant) on 07931815066 or send an email to as@advance-trs.com

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.

Our Water Team have a combined 50+ years’ recruitment experience specialising in Water Engineering (Civils / MEICA / Process), Rivers & Coastal, Flood Risk & Drainage, Hydraulic Modelling, Hydrology, Environmental and Project Management.

Our team has extensive experience and detailed market knowledge of the various water & wastewater AMP7 and Environment Agency framework agreements. We work with a wide variety of clients including water utility companies, engineering consultancies and Design & Build contractors.

Do you have proven experience and technical knowledge of Wastewater Hydraulic Modelling?

We currently have a number of exciting opportunities available for Wastewater Modellers at all grades, from Graduate to Principal, in a variety of locations across the UK. Currently key locations include, but are not limited to:

Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, London (and surrounding areas), Haywards Heath, Brighton, Birmingham, Peterborough, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast

These are permanent vacancies and would be offering a salary dependant on individual candidate experience and expectations.

Overview

As a Wastewater Modeller you will form a part of our clients’ hydraulic modelling team which generally support their wider engineering business focused on wastewater networks, integrated catchment management, flood alleviation, sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) and stormwater management.

Many of our clients have a diverse and growing portfolio of projects & frameworks, delivering to the majority of the UK Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Lead Local Authorities, as well as a broad range of overseas clients.

Depending on the grade that you are applying for the responsibilities can vary, but could include some of the following:

  • Conducting optioneering, solution development, model builds, calibration, and verification of complex hydraulic models.
  • Hydraulic and Water Quality Analysis – intelligent assessment of catchment hydraulics and pollutant sources to identify needs and risks.
  • Integrated Catchment Modelling – constructing models for assessing the interaction between sewers (storm and foul), watercourses and overland flows.
  • Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) delivery.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Water & Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics)
  • For Senior / Principal level opportunities – attained Chartered status via ICE or CIWEM (or the desire to work towards this accreditation)
  • Experience in urban drainage / wastewater network modelling.
  • Competence in the use of hydraulic modelling software such as Infoworks ICM
  • Awareness and understanding of UK Water industry legislation, policies and regulatory issues.
  • For more senior grades candidates should have a proven track record in one or more of business development, client management, project management and line management.
  • Ability to analyse complex information and to present this logically and accurately in reports or verbal presentations.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills

What’s in it for you

Advance TRS aim to assist our candidates to achieve their desired career ambitions. Motivations from candidates to explore new career opportunities can include:

  • Increased salary – Advance TRS can provide expert advice on salary benchmarking within hydraulic modelling. We can quickly advise if your current salary is keeping up with market rates and work with you to determine what you should be aiming for.
  • Better employee benefits – Advance TRS can provide insight to the clients in the market who are offering excellent employee benefits. This could include holiday allowances, pension contributions, bonus’, car / travel allowances, hybrid/remote working, 9 day fortnights, training allowances, medical cover, share save schemes, profit share, physical & mental wellbeing, group discounts and many more.
  • Career progression – Advance TRS can help you to achieve your career progression ambitions by highlighting roles that offer training and development support, Chartership mentoring, new responsibilities and promotion opportunities.
  • More interesting projects / frameworks – Advance TRS have good oversight of which clients are working on different frameworks. This may suit candidates who are seeking to work on large flagship schemes or specific frameworks. We can also help candidates who are looking for more of a challenge around growing and developing teams, mentoring junior staff, business development, client & stakeholder engagement and project management.
  • Location & work/life balance – Perhaps you are looking to relocate and are not sure of the best employers to approach. You may be seeking a role that provides more flexibility around hours worked per week (full-time / part-time), flexible hours, office / hybrid / remote working. Advance TRS can help you to secure a new position that fits better with your personal life.
  • Culture -You may just be looking for a more dynamic, supportive, inclusive, diverse and/or exciting working environment. There could be areas of conflict within your current team affecting your overall wellbeing which has prompted you to consider a change.

Regardless of your reasons for exploring new opportunities, Advance TRS will work with you in an open, honest and transparent way to provide advice and guidance with the ultimate aim of helping you to improve your career prospects.

All conversations would remain entirely confidential and we pride ourselves on our ‘no pressure’ approach to exploring new options. If you can rectify any lingering concerns with your current employer prior to making applications elsewhere then we would highly recommend this as your first course of action. Advance TRS can provide advice on how to approach this conversation.

If you would like to discuss some of the current hydraulic modelling opportunities within the UK Water sector that are relevant to your skills and experience then please contact Alex Shaw (Principal Consultant) on 07931815066 or send an email to as@advance-trs.com

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.

Job Overview

As a Senior Hydraulic Modeller, you will be providing technical modelling expertise in wastewater to support design, construction and operation of assets. Your role will be developing, embedding and driving efficiency, consistency, technical expertise, collaborative and innovative ways of working to provide exceptional service to our customers and environmental enhancement.

This role has a focus on leading a highly skilled team, technical problem solving, data analysis, and decision making. If you have previous experience of InfoWorks ICM, technical training and supporting junior team members then our client would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities will include building, calibrating, validating, maintaining, and using models for root cause analysis, developing understanding & challenging solutions, providing insight to system operation and performance, communicating risk to support business units and stakeholders needs.

About You

This role will make excellent use of your understanding of InfoWorks ICM and experience with model build, verification, historical verification and solution development. Ideally you will be degree educated and may have some experience in the use of Infoworks ICM, Risk Master, InfoAsset Manager, MapInfo, ArcGIS and FME or other data integration platforms.

Our client is keen to hear from applicants who are able to demonstrate experience in writing specifications, real time catchment modelling, model build, calibration, historical verifications and solution development and have an excellent working knowledge of hydraulics and water quality standards.

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday (36 hours per week) with a hybrid approach to working. Our client will consider applicants who are able to working independently, subject to an occasional visit to their office in Brighton (max. 1 day per month)

Our client is offering a salary of up to £52,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

* Company and performance-related bonus
* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
* Health benefits through a Cash Plan
* Two paid community volunteering days a year
* 25 days annual holiday
* Occupational health service
* Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
* We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

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.

Job title: Site Supervisor

Type: Contract

Location: London

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to supervise the civil and signalling aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client on site.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of Site Supervisor
  • day to day site coordination and planning
  • ensuring quality checks are being carried out on work done by gangs

Essential requirements:

  • Comprehensive understanding of civil works
  • Safety Management training.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of civil standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Site based work previously and a PTS

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

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.

Bridge Engineer

Croydon

Permanent – £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on level of experience)

Flexible and remote working

My client is currently searching for highly qualified Bridge Engineer to join their Bridges and Civils team in the Transportation Practice division.

You will work closely with our client’s team in the South East to deliver a range of exciting and challenging projects and frameworks. These include the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), Civils Assessment Framework (CAFA), East West Rail Phase 2, High Speed 2, Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) Feltham Re-signalling, and other multi-disciplinary projects covering bridges, civils, highways, local transport, and rail, not only in the South East, but also throughout the wider UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that will challenge your skills and help you develop your professional expertise. By joining my clients Bridges and Civils team, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Duties:

  • Support the management of individual design packages and entire projects.
  • Ensure project resourcing and financial control to achieve profitable delivery of schemes.
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered within the set time frames and in accordance with my clients quality assurance systems.

Essential:

  • Extensive experience in collaborating with major clients such as Network Rail, TfL, Local Authorities, Highways England, Developers, and/or Contractors.
  • Possess a background in civil engineering design.
  • Have an interest in delivering multi-disciplinary projects in either the highway or rail environment.
  • Ideally, have experience working on projects at various stages of development, from feasibility studies to detailed designs.
  • A balance of relevant industry experience, technical ability, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to support bids and tenders.
  • A proven track record in conducting technical reviews of designs.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant design standards, including Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW, and those of Highways England and Network Rail.
  • Capability to develop and agree on scopes, manage the internal technical supply chain, and deliver high-quality outputs within set timeframes and budgets.
  • Excellent project management skills, commercial awareness, and financial control across a range of contract types. This includes the ability to manage stakeholders, such as specialist suppliers, independent checkers, and local authorities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of colleagues across various engineering disciplines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Qualifications:

  • BEng / MEng or MSc degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered or near Chartered status and membership of the ICE or IStructE.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

Bridge Engineer

Croydon

Permanent – £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on level of experience)

Flexible and remote working

My client is currently searching for highly qualified Bridge Engineer to join their Bridges and Civils team in the Transportation Practice division.

You will work closely with our client’s team in the South East to deliver a range of exciting and challenging projects and frameworks. These include the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), Civils Assessment Framework (CAFA), East West Rail Phase 2, High Speed 2, Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) Feltham Re-signalling, and other multi-disciplinary projects covering bridges, civils, highways, local transport, and rail, not only in the South East, but also throughout the wider UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that will challenge your skills and help you develop your professional expertise. By joining my clients Bridges and Civils team, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Duties:

  • Support the management of individual design packages and entire projects.
  • Ensure project resourcing and financial control to achieve profitable delivery of schemes.
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered within the set time frames and in accordance with my clients quality assurance systems.

Essential:

  • Extensive experience in collaborating with major clients such as Network Rail, TfL, Local Authorities, Highways England, Developers, and/or Contractors.
  • Possess a background in civil engineering design.
  • Have an interest in delivering multi-disciplinary projects in either the highway or rail environment.
  • Ideally, have experience working on projects at various stages of development, from feasibility studies to detailed designs.
  • A balance of relevant industry experience, technical ability, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to support bids and tenders.
  • A proven track record in conducting technical reviews of designs.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant design standards, including Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW, and those of Highways England and Network Rail.
  • Capability to develop and agree on scopes, manage the internal technical supply chain, and deliver high-quality outputs within set timeframes and budgets.
  • Excellent project management skills, commercial awareness, and financial control across a range of contract types. This includes the ability to manage stakeholders, such as specialist suppliers, independent checkers, and local authorities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of colleagues across various engineering disciplines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Qualifications:

  • BEng / MEng or MSc degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered or near Chartered status and membership of the ICE or IStructE.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

Electrical Design Engineer

Permanent

Leeds

My client is currently looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join their team delivering outline design and detailed specifications primarily for water and wastewater schemes.

This is an exciting time to join and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you.

What does the role involve?

As an Electrical Engineer you’ll work closely with mechanical engineers and colleagues in other disciplines from across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK and Ireland to deliver projects by:

  • Undertaking outline and detailed designs and specifications for electrical, instrumentation and control works.
  • Providing day to day technical input as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
  • Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
  • Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements and added value to the Client.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and chartered or be working towards achieving chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
  • Knowledge and experience of electrical, instrumentation and control design for the water industry.
  • The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
  • Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
  • An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.
  • If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Project Manager – Water Sector

My client is looking for a talented and motivated Water Project Manager who has previous design experience to join their team delivering outline design and detailed specifications primarily for water and wastewater schemes based out in Leeds.

What does the role involve?

You will also work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers and other disciplines colleagues from across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK to deliver projects by:

* Managing technical and commercial delivery of projects and bids and ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.

* Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.

* Managing change.

* Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements and added value to the Client.

* Participating in the preparation/presentation of proposals/bids as required including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.

* Working closely with lead design engineer to deliver outline and detailed designs and specifications.

* Providing day to day leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.

* Contributing to larger projects as part of wider project teams and working with the project design team to deliver an integrated design which meets the objectives of the project.

* Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues on projects.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

* A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

* A recognised project management qualification.

* Knowledge and experience of MEICA design or Civil design for the water industry.

* The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.

* Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.

* An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

* Excellent relationship building skills and enjoy working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team and playing a pivotal role in establishing the brief and developing solutions that meet and exceed our client’s expectations.

* The confidence to undertake business development activity, client management and be commercially astute securing new and repeat business.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit your audience.

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.

Senior/Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water)

Permanent

Leeds

My client is looking for a talented and motivated Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join their team delivering outline design and detailed specifications primarily for water and wastewater schemes.

This is an exciting time to join and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you.

What does the role involve?

Working within their water team on infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects, you will act as Lead Design Engineer and undertake and check the delivery of design solutions and associated outputs and the co-ordination with other disciplines. You will provide technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist, where practicable, in mentoring and the development of others.

You will be involved in projects from conception to completion including; supporting the Project Manager to clarify the project brief, agree deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy; establishing project checking and approval arrangements and managing internal project start-up meetings; undertaking significant elements of the detailed design and the checking of outputs as directed: eg calculations, drawings, sketches, reports etc to achieve the optimum solution for the project; assessing, documenting and communicating design changes to the Project Manager; being aware of work requirements and taking personal responsibility in delivering this to agreed time, cost and quality requirements; attending “close out meeting” and recommending/implementing improvements to policy, processes and project management methods.

You will also be involved in business development activities including assisting with the preparation of capability statements and the submission of pre-qualification questionnaires, expressions of interest and tenders as well as building new and maintaining existing client relationships to win new and repeat work.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

  • Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution eg ICE or CIWEM.
  • Strong interpersonal/team working skills, with a good working relationship with all levels of the organisation, clients and contractors together with the ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner both verbally and written.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of water and wastewater non-infrastructure design including an understanding of the basics and the integration of multidisciplinary elements including process engineering and MEICA.
  • Extensive experience in design, contract and tender preparation, tender assessment and contract administration.

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 eager to pursue a new career opportunity or take the next steps in flood risk management?

Do you aspire to advance your career with an exciting environmental company?

Our client is currently seeking a passionate Flood Risk Analyst / Hydraulic Modeller to join their hydraulic modelling team at their Newcastle office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering assessments of fluvial flood hazard to homes and businesses.

Our clients’ team comprises a group of skilled environmental scientists, engineers and geographers who work collaboratively to provide river modelling for flood risk mapping, flood alleviation schemes, and various water management projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting estimates of flood flows
  • Performing computer simulations using hydraulic modelling software
  • Analyzing hydrometric data and geographical datasets in GIS
  • Preparing detailed technical reports
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams consisting of a variety of specialists.

The following skills and experience are essential:

  • A relevant degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in geography, mathematics, physical/environmental science, or engineering
  • A solid understanding of flood hydrology and hydraulics
  • Demonstrable experience in data analysis and the use of GIS.

Desirable skills and experience include:

  • A postgraduate qualification (Masters or equivalent) in environmental science, physical geography, civil engineering, or a related discipline
  • Familiarity with UK hydrological approaches and flood risk management policy
  • Experience with 1D or 2D hydraulic modelling software (e.g., Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, or HEC-RAS).

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • Self-motivation and excellent organizational skills
  • An ability to work collaboratively in teams.

We expect our candidates to be pursuing, or already hold, chartered membership of CIWEM or another appropriate institution.

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.

Job title: Site Supervisor

Type: Contract

Location: South Kirby / Sheffield & Leeds

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to supervise cable pulling aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client on site.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of Site Supervisor
  • day to day site coordination and planning
  • ensuring quality checks are being carried out on work done by gangs

Essential requirements:

  • Comprehensive understanding of cable pulling
  • Safety Management training.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of civil standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Site based work previously and a PTS

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

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.

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Car allowance and other company benefits.

Location: Hampshire region

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, my client is looking for an Electrical Supervisor with experience within the water sector covering the Southern Water Framework.

About the role:

As an Electrical Site Supervisor, you will support the site manager in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, supply chain partners and visitors ensuring work is completed to the highest of standards.

You will:

  • Provide assistance to the electrical design team in the specification of electrical systems and general electrical design issues. Providing supervision of electrical subcontractors to ensure a high level of H&S and quality and conducting snagging of electrical works to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
  • Fulfil the role of an Appointed Person with respect to Electrical Safe System of Works.
  • Review and authorisation of RAMS for electrical installation works
  • Supervise Electrical subcontractors/electrical works
  • Attend Factory Acceptance Tests and ensure all issues identified are adequately closed out
  • Carry out plant labelling to SW specifications
  • Provide all necessary information to the Technical Author for the preparation of the O&M Manual
  • Manage and supervise subcontractors as required
  • Maintain the snagging list and progress the completion of all snags assigned
  • Perform all operation and maintenance activities until plant takeover
  • Overseeing of the 28-day reliability test and production of a takeover report
  • Attend to plant callouts, including out of office hours and weekends up until plant takeover
  • Will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Manage defect close out
  • Carry out basic electrical/ ICA fault finding

About you:

If you have experience of supervising the installation of process packages and field pipework in an industrial process environment (if you’ve done this in water and wastewater then even better!) then I want to hear from you. Obviously, you’ll have the usual good stuff such as an HNC in electrical engineering, CSCS and SSSTS backed up with sound knowledge of Health, Safety procedures in addition to be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID’s. But we are looking for more than just that, we are looking for someone with a positive, “can do” approach who can work effectively as part of a team, if this sounds like you then be sure to apply.

In return:

In return they offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. They will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.

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.

I am currently looking for a Signalling Installation Manager to join my client to support the delivery on a major rail project in Belfast. We are looking for a construction manager who has worked with Network Rail standards and has a proven track record of delivering large re-signalling projects.

You will need to have previous experience as a Signalling Installation Manager and hold an IRSE Installation Engineering Managers licence.

This will be outside IR35 and will be a rolling 6 month contract.

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.

Job title: Electrician
Type: Contract
Location: Wessex
Salary: Dependant on experience

Role:

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded specialist contractor on a long-term freelance contract, they will be looking for a new challenge and keen to support on high profile rail projects.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Installing all electrical aspects of rail sub stations
  • Installing CMS systems
  • Glad and terminate control cables.

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience working in the rail industry.
  • ECS
  • PTS

Desirable:

  • HV experience

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

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.

Design Manager

Sheffield

£60,000 – £75,000

My client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their growing water and wastewater

team based out in Sheffield. As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the project assigned to you from a budget, programme and safety prospective from concept through to handover, while understanding and agree the clients project requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

* Agreeing levels of resource against the programme.

* Ensuring production of all documentation required to manage the project in line

with CDM requirements.

* Compilation of weekly / monthly reports as dictated by the project.

* Monitoring of design outputs against the design deliverable schedule including

remedial cause of action as required.

* Confirming that all regularity standards are adhered to.

* Technical governance and sign off is adhered to.

* Chair design meetings.

* Contribute to the production of the design cost for individual schemes.

* Coordinate the design engineers across all disciplines.

* Ensure that principal designer duties are administered and discharged in line with

CDM 2015.

* Develop and update the design management plan.

* Producing design briefs, incorporating the requirements of all the project needs,

including mechanical, electrical and civil interface.

* Producing and reviewing sub-contractor enquiry documents to enable all design to

be incorporated.

* Ensure all disciplines design are incorporated into the 3D model.

* Report and gain approval for change.

Experience/Qualifications Needed:

* 8 years demonstrated design experience.

* Experience of managing multidiscipline teams.

* Experience of managing multiple small projects or single larger projects.

* Chartered Engineer preferred or working towards chartership.

Personal Attributes / Values:

* An organiser who can coordinate on multiple fronts

* Structured thinker

* Client-focused

* Facilitator of innovative thought and ideas

* Strong leadership qualities

* Commercial & Contractual Awareness

* Excellent attention to detail

* Strong team player but also able to work as an individual

* Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to

comply with deadlines

* Able to work in a busy environment under pressure

* Excellent communication skills

* Possess a “can do” attitude who can provide support to other members of the team

as required

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.

CAD Technician (Structural)

We are seeking a CAD Technician with a strong background in structural engineering projects and experience of using AutoCAD software. Our client is a growing civil/structural consultancy, who have a lot of work in the rail market. The ideal candidate will have experience in the rail industry, but this isn’t essential as long as you have a good structural background.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed drawings and plans using AutoCAD software to support the design and construction of rail infrastructure projects
  • Work closely with engineers and other team members to ensure that designs are accurate, efficient, and meet project requirements
  • Incorporate design changes and modifications into drawings as required throughout the project lifecycle
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to design changes and modifications
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders, including contractors and regulatory agencies, as necessary to ensure project success

Requirements:

  • Minimum of several years of experience working with AutoCAD software in a professional setting
  • Experience working in the structural engineering industry and knowledge
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members
  • Attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate and error-free work in a timely manner
  • Familiarity with 3D modelling software is a plus

For information about this position or any others within the Structural Engineering design market please contact Sean on 07415684436

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.

*Lead Quantity Surveyor needed for a larger tier 2 major contractor – £75k Perm*

Role: Lead Quantity Surveyor needed to run a £12m scheme. You’ll be reporting into a Commercial Manager who will be coming to site once a week to support but all decision making will be in your hands. You will be managing a team of 3-4 including a Senior QS, 1-2 QS’s and an Assistant QS.

Project: 18 month long guided bus route refurbishment with some new build aspects worth £17m

Salary: £70k to £80k basic + package

Benefits:

– Car allowance

– Travel expensable

– Pension up to 10% all in

– 26 AL + BH

Please apply with your cv, ONLY if you think you’re suited to the role. Due to a high amount of applicant, I will only be responding to those who have been shortlisted.

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.

Overview

Job title: Senior Highway Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £48,000 – £52,000

We are currently seeking a Senior Highway Engineer for our London-based international design and engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will lead and carry out assignments both domestically and internationally. 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 and Experience

  • We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer who is professionally qualified for the role.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience working on medium to large-scale projects related to highways and/or light rail.
  • A key requirement for the role is a proven track record of working to DMRB standards, which are industry standards for the design and construction of highways in the UK.
  • Additionally, the candidate should have experience producing high-quality technical reports.
  • The ideal candidate should have a sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway standards, contracts, methodologies, and procedures.
  • Experience with pavement and road drainage design, as well as proficiency in the use of MX or Open Roads is required.
  • Proven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with other project sectors is essential.
  • People management experience, including employee welfare, appraisals, training and development, resourcing, and recruitment, would be beneficial in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct peer reviews of other technical outputs.
  • Foster strong relationships with other disciplines within the company.
  • Help in identifying and developing business opportunities, as well as building and sustaining client relationships both in the UK and overseas.
  • Adhere to company procedures in the administration, delivery, and management of services.
  • Produce professional, high-standard written technical reports.
  • Embrace organisational changes and persuade others to modify their behaviour and attitudes as needed.
  • Understand and be aware of the company’s values and business plan and contribute to both.
  • Implement procedures for standardising work products and deliverables, including peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in the company’s technical work product.
  • Collaborate with clients and local authorities to address queries and respond to technical issues.
  • Undertake and lead assignments both in the UK and overseas.
  • Guide graduates through the requirements and processes for completing their chartership.
  • Create technical designs that adhere to DMRB standards, while also utilising alternative standards for international projects as necessary.
  • Help in planning and organising resources to optimise fee income and utilisation.
  • Assist in organising and managing technical staff, including acting as a line manager, supporting staff recruitment, training, continuing professional development (CPD), and implementing best practices and procedures.
  • Observe and maintain the company’s health and safety policy in all activities.
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned by your line or assignment manager.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Birmingham

Job Description.

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 Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team and work on projects such as HS2, HPC, and other exciting ventures abroad due to the growing workload in the business. Successful candidates will become a part of an established team with a mix of experience levels.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s top consultancies.

Required experience.

– Degree qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, with ideally with a masters too

– Prior Geotechnical experience gained whilst working for another consultancy on major projects

– Either chartered or working towards chartership

– Experience of geotechnical design (earthworks, soil, and rock slope, retaining structures, foundations, excavations, basements and ground improvement)

– Experience in using several different geotechnical and FEA software (WALLAP, SlopeW & Plaxis etc)

– 3D soil interaction and tunnelling experience

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

Job Title: Watercourses Senior Engineer

Rate: £50-£55 p/ hour (umbrella – inside IR35) – (experience dependent).

Location: UK Wide (multiple locations).

Type: Contract – full time – 6 months min – Remote/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.

What you will be doing:

  • Design all elements associated with Watercourses.
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines in ASC.
  • Attendance at DDR/IDR meetings as necessary.

Who will you be working with:

  • Other Ancillary structures engineering and BIM technicians.
  • Other discipline engineering teams.
  • Ancillary structures PM.

Key responsibilities:

  • Help to resolve technical issues internally and at interfaces with other disciplines.
  • Ensure technical quality and buildabilty of the watercourses.
  • Check designs prior to issue in accordance with the project QA processes.
  • Attendance at DDR/IDR meetings and bridges internal technical meetings.
  • Reporting technical issues to the Technical Lead.
  • Support Watercourses Project Manager in monitoring progress.
  • Propose technical methodologies to deliver project requirements.
  • Work in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
  • Review completed engineering work to ensure that it meets specified standards.

Knowledge and experience:

  • Circa 5y relevant UK experience.
  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Able to provide leadership and technical advice to junior project team members.
  • Can identify the limits of personal knowledge and skills.
  • Exercise sound independent engineering judgment and take responsibility.
  • Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence.
  • Effective personal and social skills.

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.

Job Title: Senior Landscape Architect

Salary: £32-42k (experience dependant)

Employment type: Permanent / Full-time / Hybrid

Grade: Senior

Location: Multiple UK locations – Hampshire, Midlands, West Sussex, Scotland

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

Due to a sustained period of growth, our client’s landscape & consultancy services division are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Landscape Architect to join the team.

Our client has a particular focus on water-related projects, including coastal flood defence as well as habitat creation initiatives, nature-based solutions, engagement, and consultation. Amongst other responsibilities, you would be responsible for assisting with, or overseeing, the production of character appraisals, vision statements, design proposals and high-quality written reports.

They have a wide spectrum of clients, many of whom are future-proofed, including the Environment Agency.

Our client is looking for a talented Landscape Architect to join their National Landscape Team, to assist with delivering a broad range of projects, including but not limited to:

– Green Infrastructure

– Coastal and Rivers Management

– Renewable Energy

– Public Realm

Qualifications and experience:

-Applicants should have a minimum of a degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture.

-Chartered status (CMLI), or on the Pathway to Chartership with several years’ experience

-Relevant UK sector experience.

Key competencies required for the role:

– Organised and able to balance competing priorities.

– An enthusiastic and dynamic team player, who is a strong communicator with a design and planning background.

– A pragmatic thinker and solution finder.

– A self-starter, who manages their own workload, and potentially that of a wider team.

– Natural Flood Management (NFM) and SuDs design experience would be ideal

– Strong skills using AutoCAD and Adobe software products.

– Experience in Landscape & Visual Impact assessment and Appraisal (LVIA) would be an advantage, with strong report writing skills.

– Awareness of Nature-Based Solutions.

– Good understanding of process and health and safety.

– Full UK driving licence.

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.

Assistant Process Engineer
Hybrid working between Falmer office and home.
£30,000 – £38,400


My client is looking to bring on board a Process Engineer to join their team working in the water sector in Falmer.


The Process Engineer forms an essential part of the Water Process team based in Falmer, East Sussex. The team are responsible for developing drinking water treatment solutions across the region. Your role will be to develop water treatment process designs under the guidance of a senior process engineer.


Duties will include but are not limited to analysing flows, water quality data and the performance of existing water treatment processes as well as managing and producing data to ensure accurate and efficient project delivery. Additionally, you would be responsible for managing elements of larger projects or leading low capital value simple design schemes and providing technical capability on water and / or wastewater projects as part of a project team.

About You:
This role will make excellent use of your strong attention to detail and your excellent communication and presentation skills. We are keen to hear from applicants who have a degree in Chemical Engineering or other scientific discipline and who ideally have access to their own vehicles as you will occasionally be required to travel to various offices or sites across the region to meet with other operational teams.


We are particularly keen to hear from someone with experience in Water Treatment Process Design within a UK Water company or consultancy, but this isn’t essential.

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.

Principal Civil Engineer

Brighton – Hybrid working

Permanent

£60,000 – £65,000 + Package

My client is looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join the Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Civil team based in Falmer, Brighton on a full-time basis.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be providing technical leadership and guidance to a design team in the delivery of water and wastewater projects. The role involves detailed technical analysis, as well as financial project management and ensuring project delivery. As a leader of schemes, you will be working with Project Design Leads and stakeholders to ensure that delivery, value for money and innovation are brought into the process.

This role has a focus on leading a highly skilled team, technical problem solving, data analysis, and decision making. If you have previous Water/Wastewater Infrastructure and Civil Engineering experience, then we would love to hear from you.

About You:

As a leader of the team, you will have a clear understanding the roles within the team and working co-operatively with other teams to achieve business aims.

The nature of this work will be ideally suited to someone with strong critical thinking and empowered to make decisions and drive resolutions. You will be solutions focused and excellent in identifying and resolving complex engineering issues, and proactive, demonstrating a high level of initiative. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining projects in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards, and ensuring the project team comply with such standards as you will be providing technical guidance and leadership of the project team. As a good communicator you will be liaising with stakeholders, negotiating and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders We are particularly keen to hear from people who are excellent communicator, presenting and articulating technical ideas and arguments to both technical experts and lay people.

Requirements:

  • A Civil Engineering degree
  • Ideally achieved Chartered status; however not essential and level of experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrable technical experience in delivery of Water and/or Wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Ability in leading project teams to deliver projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Water industry, including current industry best practice and innovations.

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.

SITE MANAGER

This is an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to become an instrumental part of the project team delivering a £30M new build residential development in East Surrey.

You will also be joining an industry leading, highly regarded main contracting organisation.

A business who foster a culture where everyone feels welcome; encouraging new ways of thinking and empowering people through equitable opportunities. They build trust through consistent and fair behaviours, authentic relationships and a commitment to act responsibly

Site Manager Role:

  • As the Site Manager you will report to a Project Manager and you will be responsible for client relationships, delivery and overseeing this Residential multi-storey building.
  • You will have full ownership, responsibility and accountability commencing at the post construction phase through to successful project delivery.
  • You will be competent in change planning and amending the operational delivery program to ensure the project look-aheads remain true to the operation need.

Your Profile:

  • You will be educated to sufficient level and you will have a strong track record of leading teams and successfully delivering new build apartment complex schemes. It is essential you have a good knowledge and understanding of all current health and safety regulations in line with this construction.
  • You will be able to demonstrate a recent track history of full project life cycle project delivery of mid-rise RC frame apartment complex, working on behalf of a major main contractor or developer.
  • You will possess all the correct accreditations for health, safety and first aid (CSCS, SMSTS & 3 day 1st Aid). Possess a proven capability for delivering multi unit apartment schemes to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

Rewards:

  • This is an employer ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities.
  • Their competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
  • You can expect a competitive salary and remuneration in line with your experience levels.

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.

Building Services Manager

A industry leading, innovative and highly regarded major main contracting group have identified the need to strengthen their Building Services Management team.

Specifically they have a large, complex landmark new build higher education scheme in Oxford, a project with a build value in excess of £100M and approaching crucial construction installation and commissioning stages.

As a key member of the project team you will be reporting to the Project Manager and the Regional Building Services Manager. You will assist with the successful delivery of building services from the pre-construction phase through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Your profile

A successful track record of working on multi-million pound construction projects.

Ability to manage multi-discipline MEP subcontractors including assisting the QS department in the procurement and selection of the relevant MEP subcontractors.

You will be able to successfully liaise with the client’s team and their objectives across the full range of building services disciplines

Degree qualified or HND in Building Services or related field

Member of an industry related professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IEE)

Proven track record of working in pre-construction and on bids.

If you are interested to fin out more as to this fantastic opportunity please don’t hesitate to make contact.

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Tier 1 main contracting group as Technical Services Manager, based within either their Reading based Southern Region or in their Central London office.

As Technical Services Manager you will manage the preconstruction phase through the tender and design development period and ensure the production of high-quality information and accurate costs.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will work alongside the Pre-con team and carry out technical reviews of tender documents, liaise with the estimating team and adjust designs accordingly, supply chain coordination and oversee all service handovers between the preconstruction and delivery team to ensure a technically and contractually compliant services tender.

Moving forwards you will also lead the post contract installation, delivery and commissioning phases of works to live projects. Working alongside the project operational delivery team, specialist contractors and consultants to ensure timely, safe and cost effective delivery over the installation of all lighting, heating, power and mechanical / water services to projects.

This is an exciting role which will see you working across several projects simultaneously and also be the go-to MEP expert for your projects.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operational responsibility for delivery of building services engineering works in terms of Health and Safety, programme, and quality
  • Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with Clients, designers, specialist contractors and other team members
  • Contribute to and/or produce the regular Project Report and attend Project Meetings
  • Review designers and contractors’ drawings for completeness of information and compliance with contract requirements (specification, ER, etc)
  • Check ongoing installation for compliance with contract requirements and Industry best practice
  • Provide expertise in planning and executing the building services engineering delivery and associated commissioning
  • Responsible for the delivery of the building services engineering works on their projects

Skills and experience:

  • Good general knowledge of building services systems.
  • Must be able to use a range of communication skills and adapt these as necessary.
  • Must be able to build trust and confidence through open communications and informing colleagues about issues that will affect their role.

Qualifications:

  • Recognised qualification in Building Services Engineering or other appropriate engineering subject is preferred.
  • Candidates without formal engineering qualifications may be considered if they have acquired sufficient experience to demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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.

Site Manager

Advance TRS Construction are partnering this main contractor who specialise in public sector framework contracting to recruit a Site Manager to join their management team delivering an extension and refurbishment to a primary school in north Oxford.

The Role:

To manage a site or section, covering the day to day activities of the site team, to achieve successful completion in line with company and customer expectations. Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and other third parties in the best interests of the business. This role will be supporting public sector frameworks.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Oversee all site activities and monitor progress against the programme taking remedial action where appropriate whilst protecting the company’s contractual position at all times.
  • Ensure the effective close out of projects and that snagging commences as specified by the customer from initial site set-up to completion.
  • Monitor and inspect the quality of work to ensure high standards of quality are achieved and address any issues with the sub-contractors and trades.
  • Keep up to date and complete site records in line with company and legislative requirements.
  • Identify potential issues which will affect successful project delivery and take necessary action to remedy the situation or escalate as appropriate.
  • Safeguard the company’s contractual position, ensuring contract terms are understood and adhered to.
  • Work closely with the commercial team to monitor the financial status of the project, identify solutions to problems and improvements and organise activity to deliver these.
  • Safeguard the Company’s financial position and report variations to the commercial team.
  • Manage prelim costs within budget.

Skills and experience:

  • Experience in public sector frameworks
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
  • Strong technical knowledge, including building services
  • Extensive knowledge and awareness of health, safety, and environmental procedures, practices and legislation
  • Good customer relationship skills
  • Ability to multitask

Qualifications:

  • Must be fully qualified with the 7 point site passport
  • HND/HNC in building studies preferred
  • CSCS card required
  • SMSTS
  • 1st Aid

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.

Principal Civil Engineer

Brighton – Hybrid working

Permanent

£60,000 – £65,000 + Package

My client is looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join the Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Civil team based in Falmer, Brighton on a full-time basis.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be providing technical leadership and guidance to a design team in the delivery of water and wastewater projects. The role involves detailed technical analysis, as well as financial project management and ensuring project delivery. As a leader of schemes, you will be working with Project Design Leads and stakeholders to ensure that delivery, value for money and innovation are brought into the process.

This role has a focus on leading a highly skilled team, technical problem solving, data analysis, and decision making. If you have previous Water/Wastewater Infrastructure and Civil Engineering experience, then we would love to hear from you.

About You:

As a leader of the team, you will have a clear understanding the roles within the team and working co-operatively with other teams to achieve business aims.

The nature of this work will be ideally suited to someone with strong critical thinking and empowered to make decisions and drive resolutions. You will be solutions focused and excellent in identifying and resolving complex engineering issues, and proactive, demonstrating a high level of initiative. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining projects in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards, and ensuring the project team comply with such standards as you will be providing technical guidance and leadership of the project team. As a good communicator you will be liaising with stakeholders, negotiating and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders We are particularly keen to hear from people who are excellent communicator, presenting and articulating technical ideas and arguments to both technical experts and lay people.

Requirements:

  • A Civil Engineering degree
  • Ideally achieved Chartered status; however not essential and level of experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrable technical experience in delivery of Water and/or Wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Ability in leading project teams to deliver projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Water industry, including current industry best practice and innovations.

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.

Overview

Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London

Type of work: Hybrid working

Rate: £45,000 – £55,000

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
  • A Master’s degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, along with relevant experience in either geotechnical consultancy or as a designer with a ground engineering contractor
  • Membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) would be considered an advantage.
  • A minimum of 5-8 years of geotechnical design experience is required to be considered for this position.
  • Prior experience of using Plaxis, Oasis Xdisp, Settle 3D, Slope/W or WallAP
  • Preparing geotechnical scoping documents and interpretations
  • Performing detailed SSI analysis using Plaxis 2D and 3D, including for piled-raft, retaining wall, GMA foundations, and deep excavations
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of concept design, buildability, detailed design, high-rise buildings, construction techniques, procurement routes, risk assessment, and claim assessment.

Job Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be able to represent the practice at the project level and take responsibility for managing projects from design to construction stages.
  • The role will involve supervising a small team of engineers and technicians and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the agreed fee.
  • Key responsibilities of this position include preparing request for proposal documents, including specifications, geotechnical/geophysical tests, and drawing layouts for investigations as necessary for the projects based on location and type of structure.
  • Other duties include performing Soil-Structure interaction design of piled raft foundations, preparing recommendations for foundation design, building, and maintaining relationships with clients and other professionals involved in the projects, and being mindful of cost implications when making recommendations.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

My client, a principle rail contractor, who are are involved with the design, renewal, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and maintenace of an expansive list of rail projects, are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join there commercial team.

It will be to work on rail projects which will including bridge replacements, depots and walkways with values from £50k – £25 million.

The Quantity surveyor will have the following:

  • 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
  • Hybrid working

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary
  • Pension
  • Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Salary £45,000 – 55,000 + Package

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.

My client, a forward thinking Tier 1 rail contractor, are looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join their team to work on a large signalling project based in Derby. You will be joining a company who are the market leaders in there field, and have a very large forward order book of projects.

Ideal candidate:

  • BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field
  • 6 years + experience in Quantity Surveying – ideally rail but not a necessity
  • Motivated, driven individual who wants to further their career

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary – £65,000-75,000!!!!
  • Professional development support whilst working on large rail infrastructure projects.
  • Great extra benefits
  • Derby location

Please only apply for this role, if you have a legitimate right to work in the UK.

This company will NOT provide sponsorship.

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.

A fantastic Architectural Practice located a short distance from the vibrant city of Brighton, is looking for an experienced Architect or Architectural Technician to join their team. This would be a perfect opportunity to join an established and reputable company working on a mix of large-scale projects and schemes, predominantly across the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors.

As the selected Architect, you would be working alongside a talented team of architects, technicians and designers to deliver imaginative and thoughtful designs at all RIBA stages.

To be considered for the position, you would ideally have the following skills and experience:

  • Degree in Architecture (or equivalent)
  • ARB registered Architect, with several years’ post qualification experience
  • Experience working in a similar role, for an architectural practice in the UK
  • An excellent understanding of current UK building regulations
  • Experience using CAD software, e.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks or Revit
  • Experience working on large scale projects within the residential or commercial sectors would be an advantage

If you are looking to further your career as a qualified Architect or Architectural Technician working alongside a fun and friendly team, in a beautiful coastal location, this might just be the role for you. For more information please do get in touch or apply with your CV and portfolio today.

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.

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER

Location: London

Type of work: Hybrid working

Rate: £60ph – £80ph

Duration: 12+ months

Overview

Our client, a renowned civil/structural consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic Principal Civil Engineer to enhance the capabilities and profile of their Infrastructure team. The Principal Engineer will hold a pivotal role within the London and Southeast team, reporting directly to the Regional Director.

This position presents exciting opportunities for career advancement, working alongside senior management in a supportive capacity while aiding Graduate Engineers in honing their skills and working towards a professional certification.

Position Requirements

  • Should have experience working on infrastructure projects of various sizes and scales, from designing highway junctions to delivering infrastructure for entire cities, encompassing highways, utilities, and drainage design.
  • They should be an excellent communicator with the ability to work with a diverse range of private and public sector clients across various sectors.
  • The candidate should possess the skills, experience, and commercial awareness to lead a team of engineers and technicians, program workloads, and successfully deliver projects within allocated timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
  • The company is seeking a well-rounded individual with experience in multiple areas, including infrastructure, highways, drainage, utilities, and civils.
  • The candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience, ideally seven, and be an integral part of leading and developing a growing team.
  • The candidate should be an outstanding communicator and team player, with the chance to collaborate closely with private and public sector clients in a variety of market sectors, both locally and nationally.

Qualification Requirements

  • The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Civil Engineering
  • However, if the candidate has significant work experience and an HNC qualification, it will also be considered.
  • Ideally, the candidate should be a Chartered Member of ICE or have certifications in Highways and Transportation or Water and Environmental Management.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

Job title: Senior Hydrogeologist

Salary: £35-50k (experience dependent)

Location: Saltaire and Newcastle (other UK locations will be considered)

Type: Permanent – 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.

Due to the growing demand for our clients’ services across a range of exciting projects, we are looking for an experienced Hydrogeologist with a background in geo-environmental, water management, and engineering consultancy.

The successful candidate will join our existing team delivering a diverse range of groundwater related projects including:

  • Soil and groundwater quality assessments.
  • Water resource and water supply studies.
  • Modelling.
  • Groundwater flooding investigations.
  • Environmental assessment.
  • Hydro-ecology.
  • Hydrology.

Our client works across an extensive client base, including national agencies, such as:

– The Environment Agency (EA).

– Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

-The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

– Risk Management Authorities (RMA).

– Local Flood Authorities (LLFA).

-Developers and private individuals.

Our clients’ team provides input and advice on land quality and water-related aspects of minerals and mining, catchment management and nature-based solutions, river, and coastal engineering, environmental enhancement and habitat creation, river restoration, and private water supply development and abstraction management. Experience in the use of a range of quantitative methods and models would also be advantageous.

Key competencies required for the role:

  • Relevant academic qualifications in geology, chemistry, engineering geology or environmental science, with relevant postgraduate qualifications in hydrogeology or a related subject such as engineering geology or geochemistry
  • Chartered status (GeolSoc, IES, IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent), or progressing towards Chartership
  • Robust relevant post-graduate experience
  • 3y + experience.
  • Experience in site investigation techniques applied to geo-environmental and groundwater-based investigations, including collection and scheduling of soil and water samples
  • Data interpretation and geographical information systems (GIS) analysis, including collection, analysis, and preparation of technical reports
  • A valid UK driving license is required for the position.

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.

Mechanical Contracts Manager

This is an opportunity to join a Construction Management company specialising in Building Services, Construction and Fit out as Mechanical Contracts Manager. Based from their Berkshire offices they boast development over the past 40 years of project delivery.

As Mechanical Contracts Manager, you will possess strong technical abilities, covering the full life cycle of project delivery working within a fast-paced environment, you should be able to adapt and become part of a forward-thinking dynamic team designing, installing, and delivering Mechanical services in varied environments. In this we are searching for a client facing professional who prides themselves on the ability to deliver on time, safely and to budget ensuring repeat business form a valued long standing client base.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the efficient / effective running and co-ordination of multiple contracts
  • Process enquiries and orders, from first receipt through to satisfactory completion, keeping customers informed throughout, to ensure Company, customer and budget expectations are met
  • Maintain accurately and update in real time all records including corresponding documents, Job History, CRM (where appropriate), Purchase Orders records etc
  • Set up new enquires and jobs
  • Arrange and conduct site surveys
  • Obtain detailed scope and all relevant documents, sketches, notes, drawings site photos etc as soon as reasonably practicable following survey
  • Complete job costings and prepare, price and issue quotations
  • Follow up quotations issued
  • Procure materials, consumables, equipment and PPE in appropriate time frame
  • Prepare RAMS
  • Arrange and attend final surveys and/or pre-start site meetings as required
  • Develop the programme for the contract
  • Carry out other site visits as necessary throughout the execution of the contract
  • Monitor costs for every contract
  • Manage changes and variations in contracts
  • Identify financial and works risks, and provide solutions
  • Monitor and manage personnel and contractors throughout the execution of the contract
  • Resolve any snags promptly and to the customer’s satisfaction
  • Provide guidance and technical advice to colleagues and contractors
  • Sign off and hand over works when complete
  • Maintain and adhere to ISO9001 all other procedures & liaison with the QHSE Manager
  • Be safety-aware on site and hold safety as a paramount responsibility

In return for your skills and experience you will form a key element to the companies senior management team, join a business which promotes a reward culture. Promotes best value alongside the best methodology.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information…

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.

As a Resourcer, it will be your job to support established recruitment consultants with certain tasks. This includes candidate name gathering, interviewing, candidate management, database maintenance and ensuring quality assurance compliance. You could be dealing with permanent, contract and temporary placements, and finding suitable candidates at a range of different levels.

The Role:

Being a Resourcer is usually a Monday to Friday 9.00 -5.30 role. Although the role is mainly desk-based, as you gain experience you’ll get to meet clients and candidates both on and off site.

Typical daily activities and responsibilities include:

  • Source and select candidates
  • Network and advertise to potential candidates
  • Identify skills to match candidates appropriately with vacancies
  • Deal with general queries relating to contracts, pay, logistics etc.
  • You’ll be liaising with a whole range of people, getting as much information as possible to make the perfect match.
  • Deliver against activity based KPIs, individual and team targets
  • Use the CRM expertly completing regular database maintenance tasks and ensuring quality assurance compliance.
  • Using the database to generate call lists & cleanse talent pool

Skills & experience required:

  • Be confident on the phone
  • Have good communication skills
  • Be able to gain people’s confidence and put them at ease
  • Be persuasive, persistent and patient
  • Be able to cope with pressure
  • Be flexible and adaptable
  • Have a mature personality
  • Have good organisational and administrative skills
  • Have the ability to prioritise
  • Have good IT skills
  • Be able to work to deadlines

Location

This role will be based at our prestigious new South Coast office in Ports Solent near Portsmouth.

The office location is excellent, with great views and surroundings, with plenty of local amenities from shops and supermarkets to restaurants and pubs.

Please contact Jessica Wells on JW@Advance-trs.com if you have any questions.

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.

Test & Commissioning Engineer (ALL LEVELS)

Role:

This position will be overseeing multiple locations UK wide and require site based working. You will be reporting into the Test & Commissioning Manager whilst undertaking testing and commissioning duties of Rail Fixed Telecoms. This client is open to all levels of T&C Engineers.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Delivery of Fixed Telecoms testing and commissioning activities to the agreed time, cost, quality and performance requirements.
  • Supervise Fixed Telecoms test and commissioning engineering activity to deliver system development and implementation, including sub-contractors and test equipment.

Essential Requirements:

  • HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject
  • IRSE License in relevant category (Telecoms Testing)
  • An engineering background with previous experience in a relevant Fixed Telecoms T&C engineering environment.
  • Supervision and delivery of test and commissioning tasks for implementation projects within the Main Line, Mass Transit and Light Rail environment.

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Tom Gibson at Advance TRS

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.

As a Senior Engineer for Asset Planning, your primary responsibility will be to provide a leading asset planning service to our clients’ organisation. This role is diverse and will require you to plan capital schemes for water abstraction, water treatment, and pumping assets.

Your duties will include gathering and evaluating information to prioritize and develop projects through the concept and definition stages. You will collaborate with our asset management and operational teams to optimize the investment portfolio, delivering the best value for our customers while balancing cost, risk, and performance.

To be successful in this role, you should have prior experience in the water industry, preferably in asset planning or operations. Strong analytical and written communication skills are essential. Additionally, you should possess knowledge of water industry assets, equipment, and processes (technical, pumps, water treatment, etc.) and operational risk management experience. A degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or general, is preferred.

Our client offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, along with a hybrid flexible working arrangement where you are expected to work in the office two days per week. You will also receive a company annual bonus, 24 days of holiday, a SMART Pension Scheme where we double match your contribution to 12%, volunteer days, and life assurance.

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 a Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a role with a company who is going to support your continued growth and development? Do you want to work on major rail projects?

My client, a principle contractor, are looking for a motivated and driven AQS to join their commercial team, working on projects including civils, power, electrification and station structures.

The right candidate will:

  • Degree educated in a related field
  • 1-2 years working in an AQS/TQS role
  • NEC knowledge is a necessity

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary £3000,00 – £35,000 + Package (Car and Pension)
  • A Graduate structured APC programme with regular site visits and mentoring
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Friendly, sociable team

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.

Advance TRS is an award-winning technical recruitment agency and one of the fastest growing recruitment companies in the UK.

Specialising in the Built Environment and Infrastructure markets, our company grew by 40% last year and plan to do the same again next year. Our ambitious growth plans include organic growth, opening and developing new offices and strategic acquisitions.

As a result of good growth this year we have vacancies for two Resourcing Consultants or experienced Delivery Consultants to join our established and expanding Guildford office.

If you are looking for a meaningful career and an opportunity to take the next step in a career that is financially rewarding, then this is a great chance to join an experienced team where you can achieve that.

Experience in an administration, customer focused environment, dealing with people over the phone or sales is preferred. Prior recruitment company experience would of course be advantageous though not essential as full training will be provided.

Duties will include:

– Managing candidate relationships to the highest standard

– Sourcing of candidate from a range of candidate application portals

– Matching & briefing candidates against selection criteria of the employment opportunity

– Deal with general queries relating to contracts, logistics etc

– Supporting the senior members of the team

Required skills:

– Excellent Inter-personal, verbal, and written communication skills

– Able to gain people’s confidence and put them at ease

– Persuasive, persistent and patient

– Hardworking and tenacious

– Able to cope under pressure

– Flexible and adaptable

– Good organisational and administrative skills

– Excellent judge of character

– Good computer literacy, proficient in MS Office packages

– Degree Qualified ideal, however, not essential.

Our market leading rewards package includes:

– Uncapped commission structure

– Annual / quarterly bonus

– Incentives including trips abroad

– Days out, Golf, Company events, such as Go-Karting, Bowling, Christmas & Summer parties and regular team lunches and nights out.

– Executive lunches,

– 9am start, early Friday finish,

– Long service awards

– Pension

– Private medical insurance

– Life assurance

– First class training and development and coaching

– Clear and defined career-path options

If you have any questions please contact jw@advance-trs.com.

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.

Senior Structural Engineer

London

Our client, a large award-winning civil/structural consultancy are now looking to recruit several Senior Structural Engineers on a contract/permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to join a well-known business with an excellent reputation in the industry. They operate across several different markets and their projects range between commercial, residential, retail, sports, aviation, infrastructure, defence, leisure and sports.

Requirements

  • Candidates will be expected to hold an accredited BEng level degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent), at first or upper second class.
  • Must have significant structural design experience – specifically design of buildings.
  • A good working knowledge of British Standards as well as Eurocodes
  • Ideally chartered or very close to being chartered.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Structural design of projects from the concept stage through to the construction stage
  • Attend clients meetings.
  • Manage projects successfully.
  • You will be involved in the management and coordination of resources within the team alongside the Associates / Associate Directors.

Contract rate/Salary

  • Contract rate: Outside IR35 – £35ph – £42ph
  • Salary: £45,000 – £52,000
  • Hybrid working available.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural 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.

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.

I am currently looking for a document controller to support my client on a major rail project in the midlands. We are looking for an individual who has had past experience working as a document controller in the rail industry.

As a document controller you will be providing administrative support within the business where necessary, manage relevant documentation within the business on the project at hand.

This is an initial 6 month contract inside IR35 based in Milton Keynes.

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.

Chartered Civil Engineer – Rail

A young, rapidly growing engineering contractor, who specialise in the rail market, are now in an exciting position to look to grow their in-house design function. Integral to that growth is the appointment of a Design-CRE, who will spearhead this team and help grow it further. This position would definitely suit somebody who is looking to run their own team and have a great deal of influence within the business as a whole. The Design-CRE will have an excellent opportunity to be well rewarded for helping the company grow further.

The position will be to work full-time, fully remotely (inside the UK).

Role and responsibilities

  • Take a lead role in managing civil engineering rail design projects.
  • Producing drawings, reports and specifications.
  • Liaising with clients and the in house teams.
  • Helping put together tenders.
  • Preparation of technical outputs to the highest standards.
  • Growing the in-house design team.

Requirements

  • Chartered Civil Engineer.
  • Prior experience of acting as a Design-CRE on Network rail projects.
  • Extensive civil/structural design experience with Network Rail projects is critical. Unfortunately those without UK rail design experience cannot be considered.
  • Experience of designing retaining walls, lineside civils, UTX/URX, cable troughing and other rail civils.
  • Experience of design forms (F001, F002 & F003).
  • Designers risk assessments.

Salary

  • £60,000 – £75,000

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market please contact Sean on 07415684436

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.

Principal Rail Design Engineer

Manchester

£53,000 – £60,000

Job Purpose

The aim of this role is to provide civil engineering design and technical support that meets safety and compliance standards, with the goal of ensuring the successful delivery of rail projects throughout the United Kingdom.

Job Objectives

  • Ensure that projects are managed in accordance with company policies and procedures, which includes providing input to all project management systems (such as Synergist) and project quality assurance (QA) systems.
  • Develop designs that meet safety and compliance requirements within the specified client scope and timeframes, using established analysis software and adhering to current industry and group standards.
  • Successfully deliver project requirements in compliance with industry standards, meeting client specifications, time, and budget constraints, and achieving an excellent standard of quality.
  • Oversee and coordinate the production of technical drawings.
  • Generate technical reports that meet client needs.

Role and responsibilities

  • Take charge of day-to-day requirements for all aspects of project delivery, encompassing technical, safety, and financial aspects, to ensure compliance with the QA policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and successful delivery of all project work within client remit and HOR requirements, meeting time, budget, and quality standards.
  • Respond to HoR requests professionally and within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Secure regular and ongoing projects from key rail clients.
  • Manage project delivery within established time, budget, and quality parameters.
  • Provide mentorship, professional development, and conduct PMRs for direct reports.
  • Undertake on-site project work within the rail environment, including overnight stays or trips to remote locations, to identify issues and troubleshoot in a safe and professional manner as needed.
  • Manage personal CPD and Development Action Plan with support from the DOR.
  • Meet critical business KPIs, including safety and financial metrics.
  • Keep up to date with engineering technical knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Represent the company at meetings with clients, contractors, design teams, and other relevant parties.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The following qualifications and experience are required for this position:

  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of design experience within a UK consultancy practice.
  • Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IstructE, or on track to sit professional review.
  • Experience in utilizing design software such as TEDDS, Robot, CADS, Superstress, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Eurocodes and associated industry and group standards.
  • Possession of a valid UK driving license.

The following criteria are desirable for this position:

  • Experience of working within the railway sector and familiarity with Network Rail policies and procedures.
  • Possession of a current PTS card.
  • Previous experience in drainage, earthworks, steelwork, or structural surveys, or a combination of these areas.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to manage commercial aspects of projects from inception to completion.
  • Demonstrated capability of working on multi-project programs.

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

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.

Job title: Senior Consultant

Salary: £40-50k (experience dependent)

Location: Cardiff/Flexible Workplace

Type: Permanent – 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.

Our client is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead the delivery of flood risk and drainage modelling projects across a varied spectrum of client and project types.

As our client is a small, employee-owned business, you will have the opportunity to help shape the technical and business direction of the company.

The successful candidate will have a good first degree (upper second or higher) in numerate discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous, but not essential.

The position is offered on a full-time or part-time basis located in our Cardiff office, with flexible workplace arrangements to suit individuals’ circumstances.

Your objectives for the first year will include the following:

Technical Objectives

* Supervise and provide technical direction to consultants to deliver the required modelling outputs and reporting to the satisfaction of our clients. Our most common fluvial modelling software tools include Tuflow, Flood Modeller, HecRas, WINFAP, ReFH2, along with drainage and coastal modelling software. This role will focus on the delivery of fluvial and drainage modelling with an emphasis on fluvial, but with the potential to diversify into other technical areas.

* Liaise with our clients to ensure a full understanding of the problem and devise a technical strategy for resolution of the problem with defined project deliverables and timeframes.

* Responsible for the technical review of modelling, GIS and reporting work to ensure good quality outputs to the satisfaction of the client.

* Identify opportunities to improve on technical and business processes and implement process improvements, for example in coding improved modelling tools or improvements to QA/QC processes.

* Identify opportunities to develop our technical/software capability and diversify our services and products.

* Guide and direct consultants on the use of GIS and CAD tools to manipulate mapping and model outputs to interpret and present data in reports. We usually use QGIS and AutoCad to manipulate model inputs and outputs.

* Be first author on larger, more complex client reports and review smaller client reports and implement quality assurance processes. These will include flood risk assessments, technical modelling reports and environmental assessments.

* Manage your training to a personal development plan, agreed with your line manager. This will include a mix of external and on-the-job training.

* Create a good working rapport with other team members, communicating effectively internally and externally to achieve the best possible outcomes.

* Using your knowledge of the regulatory framework that controls activity around the water environment, you will ensure compliance with relevant regulatory processes, under the guidance of a Technical Director.

Project Management & Work Winning Objectives

* Manage your workload and those of your team, usually balancing the requirements of up to 10 projects simultaneously, to achieve the required quality to budget and programme

* Undertake the Project Manager role for projects up to £50k in value.

* Bid leader for proposals up to £50k in value, under the guidance of a Technical Director

* Undertake marketing activities to support the delivery of the marketing plan, under the guidance of the Director and principal consultant.

Opportunities Beyond Year One

If good performance is achieved, you will take on increasing responsibility through and beyond Year One. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and, depending on your strengths and areas of interest, you will:

* Become a line manager for one or more people in the team, managing staff wellbeing, training and performance, with the support of a Technical Director.

* Participate in the technical delivery of wider consultancy services, such as outline design, economic assessment and costings for flood defence schemes, water quality and LowFlows assessments.

* Identify opportunities for software development projects through close liaison with our software development team.

* Be responsible for a client sector of the tactical marketing plan and business development.

* Work towards promotion to Principal Consultant.

* As a small, employee-owned business we provide a personable and dynamic work environment that rewards achievement and provides opportunity to work across other specialisms.

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.

Job title: Graduate Hydrogeologist

Salary: £22-25k (experience dependent)

Location: Cardiff

Type: Permanent – 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new graduate hydrogeologist position in our client’s Cardiff office. Our client is a small business whose staff are our most important asset.

Consultants have good opportunities for personal development with fair salaries and wider benefits, with additional tax-free bonus linked to profit share.

The successful candidate will have a good first degree (upper second or higher) in numerate discipline.

A relevant postgraduate qualification related to hydrogeology and/or water quality would be advantageous.

We are looking for candidates with relevant analytical experience gained through their studies or through work experience.

The position is offered on a full-time basis in our Cardiff office, with flexible workplace arrangements to suit individuals’ circumstances.

Your objectives for the first year will include the following:

Technical Objectives

● Undertake hydrogeological and water quality analyses to support the delivery of our projects, typically using the Modflow, AquiferWin32, ConSim, Environment Agency Remedial Targets Methodology (EA P20), ConSim risk assessment software packages. You will be provided with training and gain increasing proficiency in the use of at least two of these software packages in the first 6 months.

● Undertake fieldwork, analysis, and report writing required to compile the hydrogeology, hydrology, and water environment chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects such as wind farms, solar farms, and transport infrastructure.

● Utilise GIS and CAD tools to manipulate mapping and model outputs to interpret and present data in reports.

● Contribute to large client reports and act as first author for smaller client reports and implement quality assurance processes.

● Undertake site visits to support consultancy, water monitoring projects, and implement health and safety processes.

● Manage your training to a personal development plan, agreed with your line manager, including development of your modelling skills to an independent working proficiency within 6 months and achieving some initial competencies required for chartership under the Chartered Institute for water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Geological Society. This will include a mix of external and on-the-job training.

● Create a good working rapport with other team members, communicating effectively internally and externally to achieve the best possible outcomes.

● Build upon your knowledge of the regulatory framework that controls activity around the water environment and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory processes.

Project Management & Work Winning Objectives

● Manage your work, usually on 4-5 projects simultaneously, to achieve the required quality to budget and programme.

● After your first 6 months, undertake the Project Manager role for projects up to £5k in value.

● Contribute to client proposals, and after 6 months lead on proposals up to £5k in value, under the guidance of a senior and principal consultant.

● Undertake market research tasks to support the delivery of the marketing plan, under the guidance of the Director and principal consultant.

Opportunities Beyond Year One

You will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and, depending on your strengths and areas of interest, you will:

● Participate in the technical delivery of wider consultancy services, such as outline design, economic assessment, and costings for flood defense schemes, water quality and LowFlows assessments.

● Working towards promotion to consultant, usually after 2 years’ experience and Senior Consultant, usually within 5 years’ experience (including post graduate qualifications)

● Develop improved technical processes and software tools.

● Act as Project Manager on larger projects

● Contribute to and manage higher value proposals.

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.

Job title: Graduate Consultant

Salary: £22-25k (experience dependent)

Location: Cardiff

Type: Permanent – 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new graduate consultant position in our client’s Cardiff office. Our client is a small business whose staff are our most important asset.

Consultants have good opportunities for personal development with fair salaries and wider benefits, with additional tax-free bonus linked to profit share.

The successful candidate will have a good first degree (upper second or higher) in numerate discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.

We are looking for candidates with relevant analytical experience gained through their studies or through work experience.

The position is offered full-time in our client’s Cardiff office, with flexible workplace arrangements to suit individuals’ circumstances.

Your objectives for the first year will include the following:

Technical Objectives

● Undertake hydraulic and hydrological modelling across all sectors to deliver the required technical outputs. Our clients’ most common modelling software tools include Tuflow, Flood Modeller, HecRas, WINFAP, ReFH2, Causeway Flow. You will be provided with training and gain increasing proficiency in the use of at least two of these software packages in the first 6 months.

● Support hydrogeological and water quality assessments

● With appropriate training, undertake outline SUDS drainage design to achieve regulatory approval for client planning applications, including scoping and analysis of infiltration testing.

● Undertake fieldwork, analysis, and report writing required to compile the hydrogeology, hydrology, and water environment chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects such as wind farms, solar farms, and transport infrastructure.

● Utilise GIS and CAD tools to manipulate mapping and model outputs to interpret and present data in reports.

● Contribute to large client reports and act as first author for smaller client reports and implement quality assurance processes.

● Undertake site visits to support consultancy, water monitoring projects, and implement health and safety processes.

● Manage your training to a personal development plan, agreed with your line manager, including the development of your modelling skills to an independent working proficiency within 6 months and achieving some initial competencies required for chartership under the Chartered Institute for water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Geological Society. This will include a mix of external and on-the-job training.

● Create a good working rapport with other team members, communicating effectively internally and externally to achieve the best possible outcomes.

● Build upon your knowledge of the regulatory framework that controls activity around the water environment and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory processes.

Project Management & Work Winning Objectives

● Manage your work, usually on 4-5 projects simultaneously, to achieve the required quality to budget and programme.

● After your first 6 months, undertake the Project Manager role for projects up to £5k in value.

● Contribute to client proposals, and after 6 months lead on proposals up to £5k in value, under the guidance of a senior and principal consultant.

● Undertake market research tasks to support the delivery of the marketing plan, under the guidance of the Director and principal consultant.

Opportunities Beyond Year One

You will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and, depending on your strengths and areas of interest, you will:

● Participate in the technical delivery of wider consultancy services, such as outline design, economic assessment, and costings for flood defense schemes, water quality, and LowFlows assessments.

● Working towards promotion to consultant, usually after 2 years’ experience, and Senior Consultant, usually within 5 years’ experience (including post graduate qualifications)

● Develop improved technical processes and software tools.

● Act as Project Manager on larger projects

● Contribute to and manage higher value proposals.

● Implement aspects of the tactical marketing plan.

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.

Senior Rail Design Engineer

Glasgow

£45,000 – £52,000

Job Purpose

The aim of this role is to provide civil engineering design and technical support that meets safety and compliance standards, with the goal of ensuring the successful delivery of rail projects throughout the United Kingdom.

Job Objectives

  • Ensure that projects are managed in accordance with company policies and procedures, which includes providing input to all project management systems (such as Synergist) and project quality assurance (QA) systems.
  • Develop designs that meet safety and compliance requirements within the specified client scope and timeframes, using established analysis software and adhering to current industry and group standards.
  • Successfully deliver project requirements in compliance with industry standards, meeting client specifications, time, and budget constraints, and achieving an excellent standard of quality.
  • Oversee and coordinate the production of technical drawings.
  • Generate technical reports that meet client needs.

Role and responsibilities

  • Take charge of day-to-day requirements for all aspects of project delivery, encompassing technical, safety, and financial aspects, to ensure compliance with the QA policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and successful delivery of all project work within client remit and HOR requirements, meeting time, budget, and quality standards.
  • Respond to HoR requests professionally and within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Secure regular and ongoing projects from key rail clients.
  • Manage project delivery within established time, budget, and quality parameters.
  • Provide mentorship, professional development, and conduct PMRs for direct reports.
  • Undertake on-site project work within the rail environment, including overnight stays or trips to remote locations, to identify issues and troubleshoot in a safe and professional manner as needed.
  • Manage personal CPD and Development Action Plan with support from the DOR.
  • Meet critical business KPIs, including safety and financial metrics.
  • Keep up to date with engineering technical knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Represent the company at meetings with clients, contractors, design teams, and other relevant parties.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The following qualifications and experience are required for this position:

  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of design experience within a UK consultancy practice.
  • Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IstructE, or on track to sit professional review.
  • Experience in utilizing design software such as TEDDS, Robot, CADS, Superstress, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Eurocodes and associated industry and group standards.
  • Possession of a valid UK driving license.

The following criteria are desirable for this position:

  • Experience of working within the railway sector and familiarity with Network Rail policies and procedures.
  • Possession of a current PTS card.
  • Previous experience in drainage, earthworks, steelwork, or structural surveys, or a combination of these areas.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to manage commercial aspects of projects from inception to completion.
  • Demonstrated capability of working on multi-project programs.

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

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.

An exciting new opportunity to join a global engineering consultancy as a scheme project manager, supporting the delivery of rail infrastructure projects, ranging from £1 – £10 million. You will be responsible for leading a high performing team for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, HS2, Train Operating Companies and many more.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage a portfolio of non-complex/complex projects throughout the complete project lifecycle.
  • Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
  • Propose and agree contract strategy with key internal stakeholders. Produce Invitation to Tender documentation and manage procurement events to secure all necessary contracts for successful portfolio delivery.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate.
  • Accountable for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. Agree project requirements with the Project Sponsor to ensure that business objectives are met.

Experience Required

  • Experience in implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project manager methodologies.
  • NEC3 contract administration experience
  • Financial management/ control experience
  • Ability to integrate project programmes (P6 or MSP)
  • Rights to work in the UK

Desired

  • Member of the Association of project management (or equivalent)
  • A degree or equivalent
  • NEC ECC Project manager accreditation

APPLY NOW or get in contact with Sam Blair at Advance TRS for more information

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.

Job Title: Design Cre – Rail Civils

Type: Permanent

Location: Home based

Job Reference: JHDCRE

I am looking for a design CRE with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for civil engineering works associated with design packages across the UK. This is a great opportunity to get into a company looking to grow and develop with opportunity to move forward.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils aspect. This role would suit a design engineer with lineside civils experience.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Report to the project director to deliver the civil engineering on allocated company contracts.
  • Manage design for works
  • Attend client meetings as required.
  • Ensure integration works on site.
  • Manage design process.

Essential requirements:

  • Design engineer level experience in rail civils works
  • Have five years relevant experience.
  • Proven experience of managing design works.

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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.

Our client is a leading landscape architecture firm that focuses on creating sustainable, healthy, and beautiful outdoor spaces. The team work on a variety of projects including parks, public spaces, regeneration areas, urban design, and community development.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Landscape Architect to join our client’s team to help efforts in designing and creating sustainable outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in landscape architecture, be passionate about sustainability, and be committed to creating healthy and vibrant communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design teams and manage projects from conceptual design through to construction
  • Conduct site analysis, create design concepts, and develop detailed construction documents
  • Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop design strategies that meet their goals and objectives
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and timelines
  • Mentor and train junior staff members
  • Develop long-lasting positive client and consultant relationships

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
  • A minimum 3+ years’ experience working in Landscape Architecture (post-graduate experience)
  • Excellent design skills and proficiency in relevant design software
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Understanding of sustainable design principles and how they contribute to the fight against climate change
  • Experience managing projects and leading teams would be an advantage
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects

Our client offers a range of fantastic benefits including Flexible working patterns and Hybrid working, a minimum of 25 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes and support and mentoring to become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Landscape Architect looking to join a dynamic and innovative firm that values sustainability and design excellence, please do apply today with your CV and portfolio.

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.

Technical Electrical Engineer Lead

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Competitive benefits package:

Location: Midlands (Hybrid working)

Our client is looking to bring on board a Technical Electrical Engineering Lead for their Capital Design and Delivery Department. You will be accountable for determining the techniques, templates, tools and processes required to establish and improve the departments design standards for the programme of Water and Wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

About the Role:

  • Reporting to the Design Excellence Lead, this role will explore the opportunity to adopt new techniques and technologies for the capital programme.
  • At a leadership level, you will set, maintain, and raise the standards within the design function.
  • You will also be responsible for the design training programmes, developing the junior talent, drive innovation and act as the ‘go-to’ person for all electrical related queries within the design function.

About you:

  • You will have experience in providing technical leadership to a large programme of capital works.
  • Strong ability to lead input into multiple projects.
  • Have a strong experience of leading a team of electrical engineers, with a background in electrical design from feasibility through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
  • Experience in the Water sector is preferred however other sectors will be considered.
  • Effective at integrating within a matrix organisation.
  • You will be a technical expert in all things electrical.

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.

Job Role: Commissioning Manager

Rate: £425-475 / day

Duration: 12 months +

Location: Dorset

Our client is building a new extension and upgrade works to an existing clean water facility and incorporating ceramic filtration to the plant. This will be a site based role working for the M&E department, reporting to M&E manager.

About the Role:

  • This is a client facing role where direct communication and collaboration is essential to success whilst representing our clients interests.
  • Essential to the role will be:
  • Develop and own a full commissioning plan
  • Develop and own a full commissioning strategy
  • Develop and own a commissioning programme with senior project team and construction programme/planner
  • Develop and own with the client the project handover documentation for successful project completion into the defects and warranty period
  • Develop and manage the process commissioning with the appointed process engineer.
  • Managing the commissioning team and engineers including the recruitment process with senior project team
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the senior project team to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the programme into construction and beyond
  • 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.
  • Communicate and manage relationships both internal and external.
  • Ensure the project is driven to provide the best value solutions, and delivered on time and within budgets across the commissioning interfaces

About you:

  • Proven track record in delivering large and multidisciplinary MEICA projects and experience of planning the commissioning process.
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience in the water sector, preferably with clean water projects.
  • 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 commissioning engagement, planning, strategising review, etc.
  • Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRAS and legislation

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.

Job Role: Project Engineer – Mechanical

Rate: £375-400 / day

Duration: 12 months +

Location: Dorset

Our client is building a new extension and upgrade works to an existing clean water facility and incorporating ceramic filtration to the plant. This will be a site based role working for the M&E department, reporting to M&E manager.

About the Role:

  • 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.

About you:

  • 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, etc.
  • Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRAS

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.

Job Role: Project Engineer – Electrical & ICA

Rate: £350-400 / day

Duration: 12 months +

Location: Dorset

Our client is building a new extension and upgrade works to an existing clean water facility and incorporating ceramic filtration to the plant. This will be a site based role working for the M&E department, reporting to M&E Manager.

About the Role:

  • 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.

About you:

  • Knowledge, understanding and experience in the water sector, preferably with clean water.
  • Knowledge of membrane systems would be advantageous.
  • Be E&ICA 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, etc.
  • Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRA

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.

Role: Landscape Architect – Detailed Design

Grades: Associate / Principal / Senior / Assistant

Umbrella rates: Associate – £865 p/d

Principal – £695 p/d

Senior – £565 p/d

Assistant – £470 p/d

Location: London or Birmingham

(For the right candidate will also consider – Warrington, Milton Keyes, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, and Glasgow)

Our client:

Our client focuses on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improving quality of life. In return they offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few.

Role Description:

The (LMU) team are looking for a Landscape Architects to work on HS2 Detailed Design. You would be joining a growing team, which consists of 70+ people offering the full spectrum of Landscape Architecture, Master planning and Urban Design services. The services range from Masterplanning, urban regeneration, strategic planning, design concept through to detail and implementation, and Environmental Assessment and LVIA.

As part of our HS2 team you will have a strong focus on taking a technical lead role in the delivery of the Detailed Design Packages.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including our in-house disciplines, high-profile designers, and our sector leading external partners. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s largest, most complex, and technically demanding projects. These currently include major large-scale Masterplans, City Centre public realm Regeneration projects, Green Infrastructure strategies and Landscape Masterplanning for some of the UK’s largest residential and mixed-use developments as well as significant infrastructure projects such as:

* High Speed Rail 2

* Perry Barr Regeneration Development

* Various Future High Street Fund projects and Town Investment Funds

* Northstowe Masterplan / Urban extension

* Rochdale Canal and various other Projects (Canal and River Trust)

* M4 Smart Motorway

* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) such as Lower Thames Crossing.

However, not all the projects are large scale. The team have equally exciting smaller projects and, together, present a rich and varied portfolio of projects and clients including at national and local levels, and in both the private and public sector.

What we are looking for:

* Experience working as a Landscape Architect in infrastructure led projects i.e. rail or highways

* Confident communication skills and report writing

* Proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe user

* Desired: 3D Civils and 3d Sketchup, Modelling tools, Project Wise

* Desired: Horticultural experience

* Technical lead of HS2 related landscape work, shaping and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, including detailed design experience. After HS2 is finished, working on the wider LMU projects

* Trusted client advisor – experienced in building relationships with Senior Client Team members, internally and externally. Able to understand their needs and drivers, ability to shape and influence outcomes

* Confident in designing landscape detailed design outputs including planting designs, specifications and management plans

* Confident in leading the design report production and creatively combining graphics and text to communicate design ideas

* Ability to lead by example working on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy environment

* Ability to work within commercial constraints to provide output on budget and programme

* Attend meetings and represent the landscape team to design and agree landscape solutions

* Experience as a Line Manager, ability to manage with proactive dialogue encompassing staff wellbeing and personal development. Understanding of staff professional development needs and career pathway

* Clean Driving Licence

Qualifications & Experience

* Degree/Diploma in Landscape Architecture or closely related subject

* Chartered membership with the Landscape Institute

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.

Senior Project Manager

£55,000 – £75,000 (Depending on level of experience and exposure within the water sector)

Flexible on location around the framework.

My client has a requirement for a Senior Project Manager to join their team to work on projects across the Thames Water Framework.

The Senior Project Manager is a key leadership role, within their Major Projects team, responsible for directing a project team on major improvements to their wastewater treatment works. You’ll be accountable for one or more complex projects from inception to completion, and you’ll guide and develop a multi-disciplined team to ensure successful delivery to time, cost, and quality commitments.

Your leadership, ownership, accountability, and contribution are key, and success will be measured in how you deliver the projects to the business and ensure smooth integration into their operational business as usual. You’ll also play a role in their project management community, establishing best practices and supporting the development of project managers and apprentices, and creating relationships across the framework.

Key activities for the role include:

* Take accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement leading to the smooth transition into operational business.

* Support the definition of solutions to meet the project objectives and will be responsible for preparing a clear business case.

* Develop the best procurement strategy for the project and oversee the production of the specifications and contract documentation.

* Lead the procurement process with support from the Procurement team to successful contract awards.

* Develop a strategy for obtaining any required third-party consents, highlighting programme and project risks relating to consents required.

* Effective liaison with the relevant town planning authorities as well as key internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running and timely project delivery.

* Promote and sustain Health & Safety vision (zero incidents, zero harm, zero compromise) throughout the lifecycle of the project.

* Work closely and collaboratively with technical and commercial teams and all internal and external project stakeholders to ensure that project timescales and objectives are met.

* Manage and assure the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes to time, cost, and quality.

* Management of risks, issues, and change in a fully transparent manner through effective reporting and escalation.

* Contribute to steering project-wide continuous improvement and delivering against stretching targets.

* Commercially manage all contract matters to achieve the optimal outcome.

* Management of contractors and consultants, including discharging responsibilities under CDM regulations.

What you should bring to the role

* An engineering or other relevant degree and chartered status with either a post-graduate business or project management qualification

* Broad water industry and business knowledge with prior involvement in delivering major complex projects (up to £100m in value) within a regulated infrastructure environment.

* Knowledgeable in managing contract specification preparation, tendering, and tender evaluation process with experience in negotiation.

* Experience in managing main contractors through a major construction project to commissioning and project handover

* Demonstrate your capability with risk-based and analytical decision making.

* Excellent management skills across multi-disciplined teams as well as excellent communication skills.

* Ability to present a business case and project strategies at a level necessary to satisfy appropriate governance.

* Self-starting, resilient, and tenacious under pressure, with a desire to successfully deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.

* A great team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a challenging project environment

What’s in it for you?

This challenging, exciting, and high-profile role gives you the opportunity to support the delivery of a complex project whilst working on some of the largest Water Treatment Works in the UK and make a difference.

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.

Project Manager (Pre-Construction)

£50,000-£65,000

My client is looking to bring in a Pre-Construction Project Manager to help support projects across the Southern Water framework.

You will lead the promotion of Projects through the Pre-Construction phase and manage the progression of projects through outline and detailed design development ensuring budgets are set and maintained, programme dates are agreed and maintained.

Ensure wider team engagement through Project promotion engaging with the Estimating, SHEQ, Delivery and MEICA teams as well as SW key teams and personnel to ensure the efficient progression of Projects.

About The Candidate:

* Maintain good client relationships at all levels;

* Maintain the clients reputation on a project by ensuring good relationships are maintained with joint venture partners and suppliers.

* Ensure all deliverables are in place prior to accepting the project into prepare.

* Manage a multidisciplinary team to take the project through the prepare phase, including all internal and external governance processes .

* Ensure design, commissioning, project and third party deliverables are in place as per the programme.

* Drive the project through the prepare phase, looking for efficiencies and betterment at all stages.

* Ensure seamless coordination with the client’s representative(s) including alliance management, TSA and the specialist services delivery team.

* Ensure the team understand the delivery strategy for the projects and are working to that common goal.

* Ensure all deliverables are completed to allow the project to progress into delivery.

* Coordinate and manage the transfer from prepare to delivery.

* Ensuring that the BMS is implemented at all stages throughout the project delivery process, i.e from engagement to handover to Delivery.

* Reviewing at the project level, the effectiveness of the BMS as a means of achieving quality, safety and environmental objectives.

* Ensuring, in conjunction with the Design Manager, that an adequate Technical, Safety and Environmental review is carried out for each project to ensure successful promotion.

* Ensuring that sufficient resources are assigned to projects and that they are aware of their individual responsibilities.

* Ensuring that appropriately detailed Project Execution Strategies and all Governance documentation is in place for Gate reviews and progression.

* Ensuring works procedures are produced to assist with control quality where applicable.

* Ensuring that third party support is identified and managed during the Engineering phases of projects.

* Ensure all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates throughout the monthly reporting cycle.

* Understanding and implementing the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Targets.

* Being aware of the need to satisfy customer requirements with the aim of enhancing the customers’ perception and satisfaction.

* Maintain an appropriate practical knowledge and appreciation of all technical disciplines associated with delivering water and wastewater design and build projects. .

* Have a working knowledge and experience of project management practices from scheme conception through to end user acceptance.

* Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

* Undertake such other duties and training which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.

* In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.

* Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Essential

* Project Management experience

* Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

* Min HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a construction or engineering related discipline.

* APM Qualification

* Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environment in the water industry

* Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients and end users.

* Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives.

* Extensive experience in medium to large scale project delivery

* Tactical, operational, technical and management skills

* Experience of successful delivery of programmes of work and projects in the Scottish Water market

Desirable

* Workload will tend to be on WTWs

* Experience in using Primavera or planning software.

* Chartered or near chartered in a construction discipline

* Knowledge and experience of Off-Site construction techniques

* Interest & desire to be innovative

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.

Senior Project Manager

London

£50,000-£70,000 (Depending on level of experience and exposure within the water sector)

My client is looking to bring in a Senior Project Manager with experience working in the water sector to join their team to work on the Thames Water framework.

You will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy by planning and evaluating project activities, within the time required and within the tender estimate without risk to the health and safety of all concerned while ensuring good customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

* Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards to direct and subcontracted work force.

* Ensuring that the BMS is implemented at all stages throughout the project delivery process, i.e from tender handover to final completion.

* Reviewing at the project level, in conjunction with the Information Manager, the effectiveness of the BMS as a means of achieving quality, safety and environmental objectives.

* Ensuring, in conjunction with the Design Manager, that an adequate Technical, Safety and Environmental review is carried out for each project to ensure successful delivery.

* Ensuring that sufficient trained personnel are available for the project and that they are aware of their individual responsibilities.

* Reviewing and approving the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for each project after their preparation by the Person in Charge of the Works and other essential staff.

* Ensuring that appropriately detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared, in place and approved prior to commencement of activities.

* Ensuring works procedures are produced to assist with control quality where applicable.

* Ensuring at contract completion that all records referred to in the PEP are complete and available.

* Ensuring that all site non-conformities are reported and approximate costs identified.

* Ensure all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates.

* Understanding and implementing the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Targets.

* Being aware of the need to satisfy customer requirements with the aim of enhancing the customers’ perception and satisfaction.

* Maintain an appropriate practical knowledge and appreciation of all technical disciplines associated with delivering water and waste water design and build projects.

* Have detailed working knowledge and experience of project management practices from scheme conception through to end user acceptance.

* Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. 

* Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

* Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.

* In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.

* Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

About The Candidate

Competencies

* Leadership

* Customer Focus

* Performance Measurement

* Relationship development

* Organisational Effectiveness

* Problem Solving

* Decision Making

* Managing self and others

* Commercially Astute

Essential

* Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction schemes.

* Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline.

* APMP or equivalent

* Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients and end users.

* Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives.  

* Extensive experience in large scale project delivery

* Strategic, operational, technical and management skills

* Experience in water treatment plants

Desirable

* Experience in using Primavera or Power project.

* Chartered or near chartered in a construction discipline

* Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety.

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.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £70k max (experience dependent)

Location: Telford or Castle Donnington

Type: Full time – Perm – Hybrid

Our client is an independent utilities infrastructure business – they design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.

Our clients’ Commercial Team is growing, and they are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team as we grow our business. This is a hybrid position, with both homeworking and working from our office in Castle Donnington. This role is full time and permanent. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we go into to some exciting times within our Utilities business.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
  • Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required.
  • Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
  • Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
  • Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
  • Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
  • Commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
  • Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
  • Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
  • Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.
  • Develop the Commercial and Operations Team through training and mentoring.
  • Responsible for Commercial Staff under direct control in respect of timekeeping, technical training, development, resourcing, performance reviews.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying (RICS or equivalent) or suitable experience in the field.

Skills

  • Clean Driving Licence
  • Develop team through training and mentoring
  • Ability to work within a delivery team with multiple drivers

Experience

  • Experience in NEC3 or 4 Contracts with target cost, fixed price, and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms
  • Experience in the Utilities or Broadband sectors
  • Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Experience in the preparation of interim and final accounts

Benefits:

  • Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • A selection of lifestyle benefit options
  • Financial wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health firsters to support our colleagues

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.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £52k max (experience dependent)

Location: Telford or Castle Donnington

Type: Full time – Perm – Hybrid

Our client is an independent utilities infrastructure business – they design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.

The Role:

Our clients Commercial Team are looking for a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team. You will support the Commercial team in carrying out normal commercial and contractual duties, assist the operational teams as required, comply with values, and ensure maximum recovery of contractual entitlement.

This is a full-time permanent role and is a hybrid working position working from home and our clients office.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
  • Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s).
  • Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
  • Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
  • Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
  • Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
  • Assist with commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
  • Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
  • Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
  • Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.

Skills & Experience:

  • HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
  • Degree qualification or studying towards (RICS or equivalent) is desirable but not mandatory
  • Clean Driving Licence
  • Ability to work within a delivery team with multiple drivers
  • Experience in NEC3 or 4 Contracts with target cost, fixed price, and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms

Benefits:

  • Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Company Car/Car Allowance
  • A selection of lifestyle benefit options
  • Financial wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health firsters to support our colleagues

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.

Job Title: Senior Landscape Architect (Chartered or Near Chartered)

Salary: £42k-£45k (experience dependent)

Location: London, Nottingham or Edinburgh.

Type: Full time – Perm

Our client is an award winning multi-disciplinary design partnership of specialist teams working collaboratively in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Communications, Sustainability and Planning.

Our client is seeking a talented, highly collaborative Landscape Architect with design flair and ambition to work within our busy Landscape team, based in London, Nottingham or Edinburgh.

Our client is interested in hearing from Chartered (or near Chartered) Senior Landscape Architects with extensive project delivery, studio and site experience.

You must also possess strong technical, drafting, and graphic skills, and have a proven ability to run medium to large scale complex projects whilst producing high quality results. You will be expected to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary design teams both verbally and in writing.

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in Landscape Architecture
  • A relevant degree in Landscape Architecture or other relevant Postgraduate/Master’s degree.
  • Chartered member status of the Landscape Institute or equivalent professional status.
  • Strong attention to detail with exceptional design skills.
  • Proven experience of leading, building, managing, developing and working as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills and client management experience.
  • Demonstrable experience of working on medium and large-scale schemes at all work stages, running multiple complex projects and delivering high quality results.
  • Strong IT skills, with experience of using all MS office applications and highly proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience of Sketchup and Lumion is desirable. AutoCAD and/or Revit may be tested at interview.
  • Experience of working in an interdisciplinary environment is desirable.
  • Good knowledge of the basic principles of horticulture and planting design.
  • Knowledge of quality and management theory


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.

Our client is looking for a Programme Manager to join their Clean Water Team (with Hybrid / Work from home options available)

​This role will see you supporting their clients in delivering pressure management solutions on their clean water network to reduce leakage.

The role requires a strategic overview of the program from cradle to grave, working with the Project Managers and other stakeholders to enact program change and ensure smooth running of the project. The programme manager is required to receive, distil and relay key program risks and issues to the client for escalation.

You will also be responsible for:

  • Client Communication- maintaining strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with clients
  • Prepare reports and deliverables; continually reviewing deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions for an internal and client audience.
  • Program monitoring and planning, preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring project tasks, and report regularly on project status
  • Ensure quality of modelling outputs and compliance with standards, specifications, and governance requirements

Our client is seeking someone with extensive experience and professional competence in managing a utility service industry or similar. You can demonstrate success in an often, unpredictable operational environment managing and motivating multiply different teams from cradle to grave. Managing multiple tasks, the ability to prioritise and absolute delivery will be part of your key skillset. It is also imperative that you have outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence client and business strategy. You will need to be competent in MS office suite/work management systems and applications.

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.

My client, a principle rail contractor, who are are involved with the design, renewal, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and maintenance of an expansive list of rail projects, are looking for a senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

It will be to work on rail projects which will including bridge replacements, track work, station upgrades, depots and walkways with values from £50k – £25 million.

The Quantity surveyor will have the following:

  • 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
  • Hybrid working

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary
  • Pension
  • Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Salary £55,000 – £80,000 + Package

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.

My client, a principle rail contractor, who are are involved with the design, renewal, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and maintenance of an expansive list of rail projects, are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

It will be to work on rail projects which will including bridge replacements, track work, station upgrades, depots and walkways with values from £50k – £25 million.

The Quantity surveyor will have the following:

  • 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
  • Hybrid working

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary
  • Pension
  • Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Salary £45,000 – £65,000 + Package

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.

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • York
  • Rail Tier 1 Contractor
  • Freelance – Outside IR35

Recruiting for an experienced and proficient Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven background of delivering commercial success on Rail infrastructure projects in the UK.

This is an opportunity to join an established team working on a very large Rail Signalling project in Yorkshire, early on in the project program.

The ideal candidate would be able to work from the York office 3 days a week, have a level of understanding of the Rail industry, not necessarily Signalling although preferable.

For the right candidate this could be a long term freelance outside IR35 role.

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.

Job Title: Project Manager- Rail Track

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast – Hybrid working available

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHSPM

I am looking for a project manager with a good rail background, to deliver engineering technical excellence on pway works

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a pway aspect. This role would suit a project manager.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering element of the works goes according with works plans.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team for round the clock coverage of job sites.
  • Assist with engineering management and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Rail engineering background
  • Rail experience ideally pway
  • Will need to have current or past project management experience

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on delivery projects

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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.

Commissioning Engineer – Water Sector

My client is looking to bring onboard an Electrical biased Commissioning Engineer to work on the ESD framework near Aberdeen.

You will carry out day to day on-site commissioning activities for nominated projects within the appointed region.

You will report directly to the Commissioning Manager and the responsibilities will include:

* Carry out day to day management, coordination and delivery of on-site commissioning activities and off-site commissioning planning activities, including planning for process commissioning and testing, for nominated projects within appointed region.

* Produce regular project reports and Commissioning Completion Reports on nominated projects.

* Ensure all necessary Commissioning documentation is produced in a timely manner and co-operate with Technical Documentation teams to ensure timely delivery of O&M manuals.

* Interface with ESD Engineering to ensure “design for commissioning”.

* Ensure the effective integration of assets into the existing works without detriment and risk to service level agreements.

* Manage and complete off-site testing and pre-commissioning activities by suppliers or others.

* Drive efficiencies and operate tight change control procedures on nominated projects

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.

Our client is a leading landscape architecture firm that focuses on creating sustainable, healthy, and beautiful outdoor spaces. The team work on a variety of projects including parks, public spaces, regeneration areas, urban design, and community development.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Landscape Architect to join our client’s team to help efforts in designing and creating sustainable outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in landscape architecture, be passionate about sustainability, and be committed to creating healthy and vibrant communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design teams and manage projects from conceptual design through to construction
  • Conduct site analysis, create design concepts, and develop detailed construction documents
  • Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop design strategies that meet their goals and objectives
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and timelines
  • Mentor and train junior staff members
  • Develop long-lasting positive client and consultant relationships

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
  • A minimum 3+ years’ experience working in Landscape Architecture (post-graduate experience)
  • Excellent design skills and proficiency in relevant design software
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Understanding of sustainable design principles and how they contribute to the fight against climate change
  • Experience managing projects and leading teams would be an advantage
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects

Our client offers a range of fantastic benefits including Flexible working patterns and Hybrid working, a minimum of 25 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes and support and mentoring to become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Landscape Architect looking to join a dynamic and innovative firm that values sustainability and design excellence, please do apply today with your CV and portfolio.

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.

Job title: Document Controller

Type: Contract

Location: Central London

Salary: Dependant on experience

Role:

The successful candidate will join a leading telecoms/M&E organisation in the UK on a long-term freelance contract, they will be looking for a new challenge and keen to support on high profile rail projects.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support on company documentation, procedures and projects
  • Working on control systems
  • Provide administrative support to different projects and teams when required
  • Reviewing documentation and making revisions for accuracy when necessary

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience working in the rail industry
  • Experience supporting in a multi-project environment

Desirable:

  • Experience with Assetwise

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

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.

Job title: Project Engineer – OLE

Type: Contract

Location: Manchester

Salary: Dependant on experience

Role:

The successful candidate will provide support on works worth over £1bn across the North West for electrification and multidisciplinary allocated projects.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage design and/or construction activities for allocated projects
  • Provide assurance on electrification and multidisciplinary projects
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure that appropriate engineering standards are implemented
  • Ensure compliance with Project Assurance in a Controlled Environment (PACE) and relevant legislation

Essential Requirements:

  • Previous Project Engineering experience
  • A valid PTS
  • Familar with Project Wise

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

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.

Job Title: Landscape Architect (Chartered or Near Chartered)

Salary: £26k-£42k (experience dependent)

Location: London, Bristol, Manchester or Edinburgh offices.

Type: Full time – Perm

Our client:

Our client is an award winning multi-disciplinary design partnership of specialist teams working collaboratively in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Communications, Sustainability and Planning.

They are continuously seeking and open to meeting talented, highly collaborative Landscape and Senior Landscape Architects, with design flair and ambition to join our London, Bristol, Manchester, or Edinburgh offices.

What we are looking for:
We are interested in hearing from individuals with extensive project delivery, studio, and site experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, drafting, and graphic skills, and have a proven ability to run medium to large scale complex projects whilst producing high quality results.

You will be expected to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary design teams both verbally and in writing.

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

  • Chartered member or near Chartered status of the Landscape Institute.
  • Extensive project delivery, studio and site experience.
  • 3+ years proven experience of working on medium to large-scale projects at all work stages and capable of running multiple complex projects and delivering high quality results.
  • Experience of successful detailed planning and delivery of high-quality projects to agreed deadlines and cost.
  • Proven experience of leading, building, managing, developing and working as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Good verbal presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly both in written and graphical form.
  • Strong IT skills, with experience of using all MS Office applications and highly proficient in AutoCAD. Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup and Lumion. AutoCAD and/or Revit ability may be tested at interview.


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.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager or Senior Planner wanting a step up. This is a hybrid role based between Manchester/Home.

Role:
The Planning Manager will be responsible for managing a team of Senior Planners and Planners across the Northwest but also have input into overall Planning function nationwide.
If successful, you will be working on multiple Rail projects within this region. This contractor is a specialist within OLE, P-Way and Civil Engineering so experience in one these areas is essential.
Responsibilities:
* Development and implementation of a business strategy that identifies and embeds planning lessons learned. Establish and maintain a highly motivated programme planning team.
* Head up Monthly Rail business reports to executive team, control and update tendering pipeline program and business look ahead resource schedule
* Undertake regular team reviews with the wider planning function, reviewing people performance, systems, improvements
* Assess and review contractual schedules and compensation events to support the business in schedule related commercial aspects.
* Delays, corrective actions, and claims. Where entitlement requires to be demonstrated offering support to the planning and projects teams around training on Compensation Events, Extension of Time (EOT) because of delay/ disruption/ loss of efficiency.
* Prepare timely and accurate reports and P6 schedule reviews with the planning team.
* Assess and determine need for change to planning processes and methods and implement changes to deliver improved performance.
* Analyse, review and highlight critical time schedule issues and ensure viable resolution plans are in place. Identify and analyse performance across a programme of critical path projects.
* Undertake training sessions for Programme team(s) and assist Senior management with the interpretation of periodic time schedule/cost reports. Provision of on-going training for those in the business unit planning pool to manage capability assessment/development. Collation of best practice intelligence from both external and internal sources to be shared with central areas/business unit.
* Implementing formal training in the use of time-change and traditional planning techniques.
* Maintain work breakdown structure, project and activity coding and resource loading, monitoring the scheduling of project milestones and ensure any potential delays or risks are met with appropriate solutions. This will support the wider business initiatives and goals.

Key Requirements:
* Strong Rail Infrastructure Knowledge
* Primavera P6 Professional Advanced
* MSP (Microsoft Project)_
* Microsoft Packages – Visio / Excel / Word / Powerpoint etc.
* Knowledge and capability of working on OLE Projects within Primavera P6
* Extensive experience / understanding of The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
* NEC 3 / 4 / NR Form of Contracts
* Good knowledge of Power BI

For further information on this opportunity contact Joe Moss at Advance TRS.

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.

Project Manager – Water Sector

My client is looking for a talented and motivated Water Project Manager who has previous design experience to join their team delivering outline design and detailed specifications primarily for water and wastewater schemes based out in Bristol.

What does the role involve?

You will also work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers and other disciplines colleagues from across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK to deliver projects by:

* Managing technical and commercial delivery of projects and bids and ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.

* Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.

* Managing change.

* Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements and added value to the Client.

* Participating in the preparation/presentation of proposals/bids as required including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.

* Working closely with lead design engineer to deliver outline and detailed designs and specifications.

* Providing day to day leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.

* Contributing to larger projects as part of wider project teams and working with the project design team to deliver an integrated design which meets the objectives of the project.

* Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues on projects.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

* A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

* A recognised project management qualification.

* Knowledge and experience of MEICA design or Civil design for the water industry.

* The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.

* Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.

* An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

* Excellent relationship building skills and enjoy working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team and playing a pivotal role in establishing the brief and developing solutions that meet and exceed our client’s expectations.

* The confidence to undertake business development activity, client management and be commercially astute securing new and repeat business.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit your audience.

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.

As a result of Framework wins and ongoing expansion our client is looking to recruit a number of Clean Water Modellers with various levels of experience from Assistant to Senior Modeller. These roles can be based anywhere within the UK and can be hybrid/remote based with main office locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Brighton, Derby and Exeter.

Our clients’ Clean Water Modellers work within their team to provide modelling, calibration and analytical support on a range of clean water projects.

What you’ll be doing

  • Construct, calibrate and maintain strategic and all-mains network models
  • Deliver feasibility studies, model use studies, optioneering and development assessments for water supply networks
  • Collate and analyse recorded flow and pressure data, prepare and co-ordinate site survey and field-testing programmes
  • Prepare technical reports and deliverables; continually reviewing deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor project tasks, and report regularly on project status
  • Ensure quality of modelling outputs and compliance with standards, specifications and governance requirements
  • Project management of small projects
  • Maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with clients
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to provide technical support and assistance

Who we’re looking for

With experience within this sector, you may already be familiar with what we’re looking for.

  • Preferably Degree qualified in a relevant technical subject. Post graduate qualifications an advantage
  • Demonstrate relevant experience in modelling in either a consultancy or water company
  • Proficiency in MS 365 applications, and have knowledge in advanced Excel and Visual Basic
  • Proficient in modelling software using InfoWorks WS, Synergi Water or similar
  • Working knowledge of GIS Systems (preferably MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
  • Skilled in the manipulation and handling of large datasets
  • You will have demonstrable experience in discipline specific data analysis packages, which may be water focussed such as InfoWorks or InfoAsset
  • General understanding of the UK water industry
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence preferable

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.

Project Director & Or Senior Project Manager

We are partnering this internationally renowned main contracting construction group to identify and recruit a Project Director and / or a Senior Project Manager to join their regional team delivering public sector framework contracts within the Southern region. Based from a Thames Valley HQ and with a remit covering the central southern region You will be instrumental in delivering the full project life cycle of projects within the education, justice and commercial sectors. Your role will encompass:

  • To be a respected leader and ambassador, understudying the Area Operations Director
  • To be responsible for the development and maintenance of key customer relationships
  • To leverage higher margin opportunities through negotiation, framework, two stage or other single source procurement routes
  • To take responsibility for the success, profitability, safety, quality, delivery and programme compliance of all construction across allocated key accounts and projects, whilst maintaining relationships with consultants, stakeholders and trade contractors in order to secure further opportunities
  • To visibly demonstrate our value to the customer by identifying and implementing areas of innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement across all allocated key accounts and projects
  • To ensure projects are delivered fully in accordance with the Company Management System and other project requirements

Key Accountabilities:

Winning Work:

  • Lead and support the pre-construction teams in winning work with all allocated key customers and projects

Quality, timely and cost-effective project delivery:

  • Through demonstration of ‘delivery focus’ be responsible for quality, timely and cost-effective project delivery

Effectively resource all projects with competent people Health & Safety:

  • Take full responsibility for Health & Safety across all allocated key accounts and projects

Effective people management:

  • Adhere to the Company policies
  • Manage project construction teams in line with the vision, values and culture

New Opportunities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers and consultants in order to provide further opportunities in all sectors

Innovation and continuous improvement:

  • Develop, implement and maintain a strategy for Continuous Improvement, working with other delivery teams.

Skills & Experience:

  • Successful and profitable delivery of several major value new build and/or refurbishment projects, primarily within the public sector framework environment values in excess of £20M
  • Extensive experience of leading bid teams and winning work
  • Experience of a similar leadership role with demonstrable success
  • Experience in all forms of contract including Design and Build
  • Relationships with customers/consultants and suppliers which will raise the profile and lead to new opportunities and work wins
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
  • Strong customer relationship skills
  • Ability to multi task
  • Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
  • Attitude: characterised by enthusiasm, commitment to personal and divisional success
  • Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead
  • Values: the person must understand the vision and values and respond positively
  • Ability to communicate positively and effectively
  • Approach; structured, focused, thorough, high level of attention to detail. Must have the ability to be firm and demanding in order to maintain high standards, but also able to encourage and motivate.
  • Commercial awareness, understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and company values
  • Proven skill in providing clarity of direction and focus for a project team including recruitment (where necessary) and development of staff

In return for your skills and experience you will be joining a highly successful and busy contracting business. You will be intrinsic to winning, leading and delivering projects in and around the central southern region. You will work closely with the Regional Operations Director, understudying them on key operational functions within the region and additionally you will benefit from an industry defining remuneration package which compliments the seniority of the role.

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.

Our client are recruiting to reinforce and expand the infrastructure design team in Bristol and they are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Civil Engineer to join their team. They are the principal water and wastewater infrastructure design office for their business in the south of England and Wales. They work for a wide range of clients as well as water companies.

What does the role involve?

You will be a Principal Civil Engineer in a team who cover a wide range of clients and capabilities. Our clients’ work encompasses most aspects of stormwater, wastewater and clean water infrastructure. They provide flood prevention designs on combined and stormwater systems for water companies and design new systems for developments both for developers and water company requisitions.

Flood Risk Assessments, environmental and planning considerations and SUDS design are included in most of these projects. There is a current emphasis on cleaning up sewage overflows to rivers and bathing waters and they are experts in that field. Nature-based solutions are a method in which we are currently developing our skills.

Our client also carries out maintenance and safety driven projects such as refurbishment and new designs for pumping stations and other M&E installations such as mechanical screens. This is a full service from option identification through hydraulic modelling to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

The role requires an enthusiastic approach to the development of less experienced members of the team, supporting their progress to professional qualification. It will also include responsibility for guidance and quality control of their work and supervision of their programme and cost compliance.

Day to day duties will include:

  • ​​​​​​​Preparing designs to current water company and regulatory standards.
  • Providing regular feedback on progress to the team leader to assist in the management of delivery and ensure that project delivery meets the client’s objectives and requirements.
  • Ensuring tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
  • ​​​​​​​Assisting team leader and occasionally deputising at meetings.
  • Assisting team members with consultation with stakeholders.
  • ​​​​​​​Working in close collaboration with team members, clients and colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

  • Current knowledge and experience in water design projects, you’ll be able to carry out design independently whilst making use of support and advice from the team.
  • The ability to provide advice and guidance to others in a way that motivates whilst ensuring compliance.
  • The drive and determination to ensure you meet all targets for budget, programme, quality, safety and performance.
  • Experience of current Water Company, EA and NRW design standards and requirements
  • Knowledge of InfoWorks and ability with MicroDrainage.
  • The ability to work with professionals from all disciplines to optimise and develop bespoke, ‘value for money’ and innovative designs.
  • Experience of liaising with all clients and consultees.
  • A clear understanding of the contractors needs and for prompt but considered response to RFIs and TQs.
  • An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment.
  • An appreciation of water company procedures.
  • A good understanding of the health and safety legislation, particularly regarding confined spaces.
  • The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in clear English.
  • The ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure that timescales and budget are met.
  • Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find innovative and practical solutions.
  • Chartered membership of ICE or CIWEM.

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.

Our client are recruiting to reinforce and expand the infrastructure design team in Bristol and they are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join their team. Our client are the principal water and wastewater infrastructure design office for their business in the south of England and Wales. They work for a wide range of clients as well as water companies.

What does the role involve?

You will be a Senior Civil Engineer in a team who cover a wide range of clients and capabilities. Their work encompasses most aspects of stormwater, wastewater and clean water infrastructure. They provide flood prevention designs on combined and stormwater systems for water companies and design new systems for developments both for developers and water company requisitions.

Flood Risk Assessments, environmental and planning considerations and SUDS design are included in most of these projects. There is a current emphasis on cleaning up sewage overflows to rivers and bathing waters and they are experts in that field. Nature-based solutions are a method in which they are currently developing their skills.

Our client also carries out maintenance and safety driven projects such as refurbishment and new designs for pumping stations and other M&E installations such as mechanical screens. This is a full service from option identification through hydraulic modelling to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

The role requires an enthusiastic approach to the development of less experienced members of the team, supporting their progress to professional qualification. It will also include responsibility for guidance and quality control of their work and supervision of their programme and cost compliance.

Day to day duties will include:

  • ​​​​​​​Preparing designs to current water company and regulatory standards.
  • Providing regular feedback on progress to the team leader to assist in the management of delivery and ensure that project delivery meets the client’s objectives and requirements.
  • Ensuring tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
  • Assisting team members with consultation with stakeholders.
  • ​​​​​​​Working in close collaboration with team members, clients and colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

  • Current knowledge and experience in water design projects, you’ll be able to carry out design independently whilst making use of support and advice from the team.
  • The ability to provide advice and guidance to others in a way that motivates whilst ensuring compliance.
  • The drive and determination to ensure you meet all targets for budget, programme, quality, safety and performance.
  • Experience of current Water Company, EA and NRW design standards and requirements
  • Knowledge of InfoWorks and ability with MicroDrainage.
  • The ability to work with professionals from all disciplines to optimise and develop bespoke, ‘value for money’ and innovative designs.
  • Experience of liaising with all clients and consultees.
  • A clear understanding of the contractors needs and for prompt but considered response to RFIs and TQs.
  • An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment.
  • An appreciation of water company procedures.
  • A good understanding of the health and safety legislation, particularly regarding confined spaces.
  • The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in clear English.
  • The ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure that timescales and budget are met.
  • Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find innovative and practical solutions.
  • Membership of ICE or CIWEM.

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.

PROJECT MANAGER

The Central region of a major public sector framework main contract construction group have secured a new build education scheme in Oxford. They have identified the need to recruit a Project Manager to lead the full project life cycle of the scheme which consists of new build education commercial and light laboratory facility, and Basement. The scheme is valued in excess of £30M and is set to commence on site in Mar 2023. This project has a large footprint, challenging ground conditions and major sewer diverts, you will need to possess strong substructure project experience.

Role purpose:

To deliver a quality service and product to their clients in line with the project goals by working with the project team and applying company culture, systems and procedures. Leading the full project life cycle from initial pre construction programming and design through to post contract operational delivery.

Key accountabilities:

  • To take full project responsibility for the delivery of projects, reporting to the Regional Construction Director/Divisional Director as required
  • Take full ownership of the contract programme including design, procurement, construction, and handover to ensure delivery on time
  • In conjunction with the appropriate Director ensure the client is kept fully appraised of progress
  • Ensure full compliance with the quality management system and that the highest quality is achieved, including delivery of the Absolute Completion process
  • Produce reports for the monthly project review meetings to the company standard format. Review to include commercial performance, safety, planning, programming, and sequencing of works.
  • Ensure the highest standard of external project reporting, precisely detailing and advising on project progress, key issues, completion date, cost and health & safety
  • Ensure robust risk management is adopted, identification of potential risks and issues in accordance with the CMS
  • Implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure quality, timely and cost-effective delivery
  • Proactive technical support to project teams to enable their understanding in anticipating and resolving issues and risks
  • Ensure projects are completed to the highest quality and on or ahead of programme, that the appropriate documentation is available at completion and that the customer’s project objectives have been satisfied
  • Ensure full compliance with current management systems and procedures
  • Be aware of the requirements of the Considerate Constructors scheme and ensure standards are maintained to achieve the stated regional KPI
  • With line manager support ensure the project is properly resourced in terms of delivery and safety.
  • Manage project construction teams in line with the values and culture of the company
  • Provide effective feedback to project teams and individuals

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience of delivering main contract new build construction projects exceeding £20M in value
  • Experience in all forms of contract, primarily JCT Traditional and Design & Build
  • Ability to cultivate relationships with framework clients/consultants and suppliers which will raise the profile of the business and lead to new opportunities.
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
  • Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead
  • Attitude: characterised by enthusiasm, commitment to personal and divisional success
  • Values: the person must understand the values of the company and respond positively
  • Commercial awareness: understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and company values
  • Quality driven; demonstrates attitude and experience of delivery projects based on quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Ideally Degree or HND/HNC or NVQ 6 qualified
  • Minimum 5 years post qualification experience with a main contract organisation
  • CSCS Card holder
  • SMSTS
  • Full project life cycle experience (pre and post contract delivery
  • Experience within public sector framework contracting

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.

A vacancy for a Design Manager to work within a team for a large scale main contracting group. Work will primarily be within the education sector, however other projects will include public sector main contracting under framework agreement.

A minimum of 5 years main contractor experience in a construction role is essential, formal construction qualifications (preferably at degree level) in a relevant field are expected. A design background and/or experienced gained through operational project delivery is a must.

Responsibilities:

Design team management:

  • Chairing and minuting DTM’s
  • Managing design information flow
  • Producing Information required schedules, design responsibility matrices and managing

RFI schedules:

  • Managing value engineering exercises
  • Selecting and appointing designers
  • Producing design programmes
  • Assessing risk and producing risk registers

Education Sector Work:

  • Previous experience of school project bids – Recent DfE Framework experience
  • DfE Output Spec familiarity
  • Experience of the DfE CEM process

BIM:

  • Previous exposure to Level 2 BIM on live projects
  • Experience of preparing a BEP
  • Experience of conducting clash-detection reviews
  • Familiarity with Viewpoint

Bid Production:

  • Ability to write coherent and convincing responses for submission documents
  • Demonstrated ability at project managing /coordinating bid documentation production
  • Preparing and assembling Contractors Proposals
  • Formal training in bid writing strategies
  • Experience of preparing DfE ITT submissions

Commercial Awareness:

  • An appreciation of the design choices that affect cost
  • Experience of two-stage tenders
  • Experience of dealing with financial matters on schemes

Sustainability and Environment:

  • Awareness of emerging issues and legislation – Passivhaus experience
  • Experience of zero-carbon schemes

Client Engagement:

  • Ability to present to clients with confidence and credibility as part of a team
  • Experience of leading client engagement meetings

Technical:

  • Experience of the Planning process
  • Knowledge of building regulations
  • Familiarity with common building products and systems
  • Knowledge of the DfE Building Bulletins
  • Experience of BREEAM, WELL, LEED and WiredScore
  • CDM Regulations – Familiarity with CDM regulations and general construction H&S principles
  • Experience of fulfilling the obligations of a Principle Designer
  • Preparing pre-construction information packs

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Tier 1 main contracting group as Technical Services Manager, based within either their Reading based Southern Region or in their Central London office.

As Technical Services Manager you will manage the preconstruction phase through the tender and design development period and ensure the production of high-quality information and accurate costs.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will work alongside the Pre-con team and carry out technical reviews of tender documents, liaise with the estimating team and adjust designs accordingly, supply chain coordination and oversee all service handovers between the preconstruction and delivery team to ensure a technically and contractually compliant services tender.

Moving forwards you will also lead the post contract installation, delivery and commissioning phases of works to live projects. Working alongside the project operational delivery team, specialist contractors and consultants to ensure timely, safe and cost effective delivery over the installation of all lighting, heating, power and mechanical / water services to projects.

This is an exciting role which will see you working across several projects simultaneously and also be the go-to MEP expert for your projects.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operational responsibility for delivery of building services engineering works in terms of Health and Safety, programme, and quality
  • Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with Clients, designers, specialist contractors and other team members
  • Contribute to and/or produce the regular Project Report and attend Project Meetings
  • Review designers and contractors’ drawings for completeness of information and compliance with contract requirements (specification, ER, etc)
  • Check ongoing installation for compliance with contract requirements and Industry best practice
  • Provide expertise in planning and executing the building services engineering delivery and associated commissioning
  • Responsible for the delivery of the building services engineering works on their projects

Skills and experience:

  • Good general knowledge of building services systems.
  • Must be able to use a range of communication skills and adapt these as necessary.
  • Must be able to build trust and confidence through open communications and informing colleagues about issues that will affect their role.

Qualifications:

  • Recognised qualification in Building Services Engineering or other appropriate engineering subject is preferred.
  • Candidates without formal engineering qualifications may be considered if they have acquired sufficient experience to demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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.

The Senior Project Manager is a key leadership role, within our Major Projects team, responsible for directing a project team on major improvements to our wastewater treatment works. You’ll be accountable for one or more complex projects from inception to completion, and you’ll guide and develop a multi-disciplined team to ensure successful delivery to time, cost, and quality commitments.

Your leadership, ownership, accountability, and contribution are key, and success will be measured in how we deliver our projects to the business and ensure smooth integration into our operational business as usual. You’ll also play a role in our project management community, establishing best practices and supporting the development of project managers and apprentices.

Key activities for the role include:

  • Take accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement leading to the smooth transition into operational business
  • Support the definition of solutions to meet the project objectives and will be responsible for preparing a clear business case
  • Develop the best procurement strategy for the project and oversee the production of the specifications and contract documentation
  • Lead the procurement process with support from the Procurement team to successful contract awards
  • Develop a strategy for obtaining any required third-party consents, highlighting programme and project risks relating to consents required
  • Effective liaison with the relevant town planning authorities as well as key internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running and timely project delivery
  • Work closely and collaboratively with technical and commercial teams and all internal and external project stakeholders to ensure that project timescales and objectives are met
  • Manage and assure the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes to time, cost, and quality
  • Management of risks, issues, and change in a fully transparent manner through effective reporting and escalation
  • Contribute to steering project-wide continuous improvement and delivering against stretching targets
  • Commercially manage all contract matters to achieve the optimal outcome
  • Management of contractors and consultants, including discharging responsibilities under CDM regulations

What you should bring to the role

  • An engineering or other relevant degree and chartered status with either a post-graduate business or project management qualification
  • Broad utility industry and business knowledge with prior involvement in delivering major complex projects (up to £100m in value) within a regulated infrastructure environment
  • Knowledgeable in managing contract specification preparation, tendering, and tender evaluation process with experience in negotiation
  • Experience in managing main contractors through a major construction project to commissioning and project handover
  • Demonstrate your capability with risk-based and analytical decision making
  • Excellent management skills across multi-disciplined teams as well as excellent communication skills
  • Ability to present a business case and project strategies at a level necessary to satisfy appropriate governance
  • Self-starting, resilient, and tenacious under pressure, with a desire to successfully deliver projects on time, cost, and quality
  • A great team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a challenging project environment

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.

As the Civil Asset Condition Team Leader for wastewater, you will lead the condition assessment process for large civil assets within the business.

You will define, manage, and support in the undertaking and reporting of conditional assessment of all large civil assets and support in the definition of remedial works and investment requirements. You will act as a technical lead for civil condition assessment on wastewater assets and provide an overview of corporate governance in this area.

You will manage, guide and support a team of 5-10 engineers to achieve agreed objectives, providing leadership and development and wider support to the Reservoir Safety Team. You will be responsible for ensuring that there is a strong focus within the team on health and safety.

Working in a collaborative team, the areas of accountability include:

  • Define the set of civil assets within the wastewater business and implement an appropriate condition assessment and inspection programme
  • Provide an overview of civil asset conditions for the business to inform the corporate governance processes
  • Undertake asset inspections, produce technical reports, and define remedial requirements resulting from asset inspections
  • Monitor and report on the performance of the assessment condition programme against key performance indicators and other relevant measures, taking corrective action as necessary
  • Implement business and technical developments to improve business performance
  • Develop policies, standards, systems, and processes in asset condition assessment and provide the business with guidance and support relating to asset assessment

We’re looking for you to:

  • Be a credible leader with the drive and energy to deliver, lead and support your team, driving a culture of safety and performance management across all teams
  • Have a civil engineering degree or equivalent working knowledge. It would be great if you are a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with our stakeholders, team members and colleagues
  • Be competent with the use of complex IT systems and standard office software, including SAP
  • Have a full driving licence as you will be required to travel as part of the role

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.

We are looking for positive and enthusiastic individual looking to find an opportunity to improve employee experience at a rapidly growing recruitment business and attract new staff to the business through a range of marketing activities. This role is varied and will offer someone the opportunity to learn skills in event management, social media marketing, digital design, copywriting, administration, employee engagement and reporting.

The ideal candidate will;

  • have a positive attitude,
  • ability to influence and lead by example,
  • be enthusiastic and assertive – confident to speak to anyone
  • have excellent organisation, time management and planning skills
  • communicate clearly and effectively
  • have a strong attention to detail
  • be solutions orientated
  • be approachable and resilient.

Experience in event planning, social media or marketing is a bonus but not essential.

This role will be full time based in our Guildford Head Office.

COMPANY CULTURE & COMMUNICATIONS

  • Embody the core values and promote the company culture as an ambassador for the business
  • Support Marketing with internal communication – recognising and celebrate examples of excellence, anniversaries, birthdays and promotions in bulletins
  • Support Marketing to deliver company events, incentives and activities
  • Be a strong presence on social media to showcase the business to potential candidates
  • Support marketing team to deliver internal communications programme including monthly bulletin and coordinating weekly roundups / communicating company news
  • Acting as company cheerleader, taking feedback and driving business improvement suggestions
  • Welcome new staff to the business – give office tour and support with initial IT introduction

EVENTS

  • Support marketing team to deliver charity outreach and activity programme
  • Supporting sales leaders with incentives
  • Support marketing team to deliver internal events, incentives and conferences

ADMINISTRATION

  • Manage employee engagement activities – including ensuring regular appraisals are completed, updating training records and employee records on BreatheHR, drafting and coordinating employee letters (anniversaries, milestones etc.)
  • Support new starter administration – coordinating welcome packs, printing information, IT set up and new starter paperwork

LIFE AT ADVANCE TRS

Advance TRS is a technical recruitment company with offices in central Guildford and London, and Portsmouth. As a rapidly growing recruitment business, we have fantastic opportunities for career development. We pride ourselves on rewarding success and promoting from within. However, we are always looking for new talent to further strengthen and expand our teams.

Over the years our dedication to delivering a premium quality service to candidates, clients and staff has paid off, being recognised by a series of industry award nominations and wins.

Joining Advance TRS, in addition to a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to take advantage of our fantastic benefits package. Every Friday staff are invited to join directors in our local bar for a round of drinks on the business. This is a great opportunity to build relationships in different parts of the business with people who may not work so closely with you and blow off steam from a busy week!

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.

Job Title: Civil Engineer & Senior Civil Engineer – Wastewater/Drainage

Salary: £35k-£55k (experience dependent)

Location: Belfast

Type: Full time – Perm

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 is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Our clients Networks & Drainage Engineering team is one of the largest in the UK. They are currently seeking a Civil Engineer and a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team based in Belfast due to several new contract wins and our digital transformation journey.

Requirements:

* Degree in Civil Engineering (but will consider other disciplines or qualifications depending on experience).

* AutoCAD/Civils 3D

* Experience of civils design of wastewater and drainage infrastructure and non-infra assets

* Awareness NEC Contracts

* IEng/CEng with appropriate institution

* Capable of leading project teams and mentoring.

* Understanding of H, S & W Issues in the industry including CDM

Desirable:

* Familiar with Sewers for Adoption

* Micro-drainage

* Experience of Highway Drainage Design

* Experience of NEC Contracts

* An understanding of UK water industry.

Responsibilities

* Scoping, Survey management and procurement, design of Solutions

* Reviewing Technical Drawings and Calculations undertaken by others.

* Contract and Financial Management

* Interfacing with clients on projects.

* Mentoring of junior staff.

* Contributing towards technical innovation.

* Compliance with Atkins Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

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.

Job Title: Senior / Associate Landscape Architect

Office location: London

Employment type: Permanent / Full-time / Hybrid

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

An exciting position has become available in our clients London Studio, for a Chartered Landscape Architect who is looking for that next step in their career development.

We are seeking a Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) to join our clients growing Landscape, Master planning & Urban Design team across the UK.

The candidate must have experience managing a team across a wide range of projects, providing mentoring and guidance on a day-to-day basis. With project leader skills to run and manage projects, from inception to completion. Be self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for design and client satisfaction.

Our client works as an inspiring team alongside our Architects and interior designers, within an integrated design approach, on a variety of projects across our sectors, which vary in scale and complexity.

Candidates will need to have the following key requirements: master’s degree in landscape architecture, a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with the equivalent of 10 years post Chartership experience within the UK and will exhibit the following skills:

  • Experience in working on projects in the UK
  • Proven experience as a Project Leader, working across several projects and in multi-disciplinary team environments;
  • Experience with the PQQ / ITT and other tender processes for new project opportunities.
  • Good client relationship and business development capability;
  • Excellent design skills;
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presentation;
  • Proven specification writing capability using NBS software;
  • Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) experience
  • Understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM);
  • Excellent CAD skills in Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or AutoCAD;
  • Experience across all the RIBA workstages 0-7;
  • Excellent graphic skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop;
  • Excellent report writing skills using Adobe InDesign; and
  • Ability to mentor and support other members of the team through project development and Pathway to Chartership.

The following skills would be desirable although not essential

  • Heritage Lottery Funding experience
  • Desired horticulture experience

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.

My client, a leading consultancy, are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join their commercial team, to work on major rail projects after a successful period of work winning, and a exciting period of growth and change.

The suitable candidate will have the below:

  • Experience working for a Consultancy OR a Contractor.
  • Will be chartered – or have the desire and dedication to do so
    * Will have worked on Infrastructure projects (rail experience is preferable but not a necessity)
    * NEC or NR contract knowledge
    * Degree educated in a related field

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary – £45,000-£65,000
  • Flexible hours and working from home as an option.
  • Continued support in your professional development – Support in chartership!!!
  • A lovely social bunch!!

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

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK – this company will not provide sponsorship

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.

My client, a principle rail contractor, who are are involved with the design, renewal, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and maintenance of an expansive list of rail projects, are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

It will be to work on rail projects which will including bridge replacements, track work, station upgrades, depots and walkways with values from £50k – £25 million.

The Quantity surveyor will have the following:

  • 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
  • Hybrid working

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary
  • Pension
  • Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Salary £45,000 – £65,000 + Package

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.

My client, a principle rail contractor, who are are involved with the design, renewal, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and maintenance of an expansive list of rail projects, are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

It will be to work on rail projects which will including bridge replacements, track work, station upgrades, depots and walkways with values from £50k – £25 million.

The Senior quantity surveyor will have the following:

  • 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
  • Hybrid working

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary
  • Pension
  • Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Salary £60,000 – £80,000 + Package

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 an AQS ready to take the step into a QS, but want to be with the right company to assist and support your professional development whilst you take that next step and develop?

Do you want to be part of a tight knit team where you won’t just be a number, but an integral part of the team, working on rail projects?

My client, a London based Consultancy, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with the following:

* 3-4 years experience working for a Consultancy OR a Contractor.
* Will have worked on Infrastructure projects (rail experience is preferable but not a necessity)
* NEC or NR contract knowledge
* Degree educated in a related field
* MRICS, or aspirations to be come chartered

Benefits
* Attractive Salary – £45,000 – £55,000 + Package
* Industry leading support for staff doing there chartership – incentivised payrise, RICS mentor.
* Flexible hours and working from home as an option

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.

My client, a leading consultancy, are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join their commercial team, to work on rail projects such as HS2, LU and Network rail projects, after a successful period of work winning!

The suitable candidate will have the below:

  • Experience working for a Consultancy OR a Contractor.
  • Will be chartered – or have the desire and dedication to do so
    * Will have worked on Infrastructure projects (rail experience is preferable but not a necessity)
    * NEC or NR contract knowledge
    * Degree educated in a related field

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary – £45,000-£55,000
  • Flexible hours and working from home as an option.
  • Continued support in your professional development – Support in chartership!!!
  • A lovely social bunch!!

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

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK – this company will not provide sponsorship

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.

Focusing on Civil Engineering Hydraulics, the role will provide the capability needed to:

  • Undertake feasibility assessment and provide concept and outline design of engineering solutions to address identified business needs
  • Get the right technical requirements within project definition briefs
  • Input and continuously improve technical asset standards
  • Provide technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of assets
  • Drive the digital advancement of our engineering within the corporate digital strategy by inputting the development of digital twins in some of our plants
  • Ensure and deliver the engineering regulatory compliance on relevant assets in the civil engineering area

Key areas of accountability include:

  • Collate and interpret data such as as-built drawings and operational data required to establish the hydraulic capacity of existing assets
  • Undertake hydraulic capacity assessments of water and wastewater treatment works
  • Engage with the wastewater network modelling team to establish flows arriving at wastewater treatment works
  • Engage and liaise with internal stakeholders such as Operations and System Planning
  • Undertake root cause analyses to fully understand the causes/sources of the engineering issues affecting the performance of existing assets and develop the most viable solution
  • Support junior engineers with their project deliverables
  • Lead and take ownership of hydraulic studies

We’re looking for you to

  • Be a recognised senior engineer in civil engineering hydraulics with significant knowledge of the water industry
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline and preferably chartered
  • Good understanding of analysis, design, and operation of water supply and sewer networks
  • Previous knowledge in water and wastewater treatment works design
  • Previous knowledge in undertaking a hydraulic assessment of water and wastewater treatment works
  • Possess the skills and knowledge to identify and assess the effect of complex hydraulic phenomena such as surge, vortex, and air entrainment in the operation of water and wastewater systems
  • Be familiar with the water industry regulatory framework and regulators (Environment Agency, Ofwat, DWI)
  • Possess the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, communicate own ideas, and influence decisions
  • Previous experience in undertaking transient analysis and developing surge protection measures is preferable
  • Ability to manage own time and junior engineers when working on multiple projects

What’s in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the newly established Engineering team who are responsible for providing technical expertise to the business. You can help shape the new engineering function and design solutions for implementation as part of a comprehensive portfolio of projects.

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service, and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.

Job Title: Technical Assurance Civil Engineer

Salary: £45-55k (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Barking, Greater London / Abbey Wood, London / Luton / Deptford, London / Harpenden

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.

What will you be doing

Our client is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. This a challenging and exciting opportunity to join the Capital Delivery Major Projects team and be involved in the delivery of some of the most technically complex, high-profile projects in the UK’s biggest potable water and wastewater treatment investment programmes. With project values ranging from £30m to over £120m and covering the full life cycle from feasibility to handover, you’ll have an opportunity to make a real difference.

As a Technical Assurance Civil Engineer, you’ll contribute your skills and experience to positively shaping solutions that holistically balance innovation, value for money and resilience. Solutions that range across some of the UK’s largest water retaining structures include challenges such as constructing new sewage treatment works on an old landfill site, tunnelling, re-purposing and expanding existing assets, demolition and material reuse, and promoting precast and DfMA solutions. You’ll also want to drive down our embedded and operational carbon footprint by maximising energy-efficient solutions and delivery such as the use of low-carbon concrete, all developed within an environment that encourages collaboration across a range of technical and commercial disciplines, internal business functions and with the supply community amongst a diverse range of external stakeholders.

Working closely with contractors and consultants supporting the delivery of capital projects, you’ll ensure compliance with our requirements, standards, and expectations so that solutions are delivered safely, meet the technical and environmental requirements of the Project Brief, and end user’s expectations.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Assurance Civil Engineer to work on some of the most significant and complex wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and potable water treatment projects in the UK water industry. The role also offers opportunities for support for Chartership plus progression within Major Projects and Capital Delivery.

What are we looking for

-Be educated to a degree level in civil engineering or with equivalent role-specific experience

-Have significant experience working in a design and construction role

-Be knowledgeable and have previous involvement in delivering major complex projects in the whole project life cycle from inception to handover (up to £120m in value)

-Promote and sustain our clients Health & Safety vision (zero incidents, zero harm, zero compromises) throughout the project lifecycle

-Experience in applying Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)

-Have detailed technical knowledge and expertise within your discipline and the ability to work across varying engineering disciplines

-Be commercially aware with a good practical understanding of engineering contracts

-Be a great team player with the ability to lead and work collaboratively with all stakeholders but also capable of working independently

-Have the desire to adopt and demonstrate behaviours aligned with our clients values

-Be resilient, tenacious under pressure and highly motivated to successfully deliver projects safely to time, cost, and quality

-Have a passion for continuous professional development and an active approach to driving diversity within Engineering at the company.

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.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in Water & Wastewater infrastructure or treatment schemes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the planning, design, and construction of clean water and/or wastewater infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects. The role requires expertise in a range of civil engineering skills, including project management, team leadership, and technical proficiency in water/wastewater treatment and/or water/wastewater networks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage water and/or wastewater infrastructure or treatment projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  • Lead a team of engineers and designers in the development of project plans and designs, ensuring that they meet client requirements and comply with relevant regulatory standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to the team, ensuring that the designs are technically sound and cost-effective.
  • Providing technical input to Project Definition Briefs
  • Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that their requirements are incorporated into the project design.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders, summarizing project progress and outlining any issues or concerns.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional engineering certification (e.g. CEng) is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Water & Wastewater infrastructure or treatment schemes.
  • Strong technical knowledge and proven track record in the planning, design, and construction of Water & Wastewater projects.
  • Excellent project management, team leadership, and communication skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our clients’ competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

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.

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • London / Kent with some WFH
  • Regional Principle Rail Contractor
  • Freelance £350 – £450 a day

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.

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.

Pre-Construction Manager

This increasingly busy global organisation is looking to enhance their existing team with a permanent Pre Construction Manager to work on HS2. This opportunity comes with a competitive salary and can offer hybrid working.

Role:

This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved on the HS2 scheme across West London. This project consists of an internal fit out and MEP of a control centre and the construction of a ventilation shaft.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the development of procurement packages and supporting the site team through the procurement stages.
  • Support the Asset Agent Administer and the Section Managers in managing their individual packages of works in accordance with Project requirements. Manage the interfaces between these packages of works. Ensure that all change is captured, relevant risks are identified and communicated from the preconstruction phase.
  • Take lead in managing the safety of the project, ensuring compliance to statutory, company, and project requirements. Support the Section Managers, Works Manager, and their associated teams with all stages of the safety lifecycle, escalating any concerns to the Project Manager.
  • Support the Temporary Works Coordinator in managing both the temporary works process and associated site activities. Ensure that the project team have the suitable training and competency to undertake manage the temporary works on site.
  • Ensure that the quality management system is implemented in accordance with the contract requirements and manage these within your section of the works. Ensure that Section Mangers promptly compile information for the handover file (i.e. As Builts and quality records) and liaise with the client to obtain sign off of the works.
  • Oversee performance and mentor staff within your team, identifying appropriate training needs.
  • Reviews all design information as it is released and provide feedback on the design proposals.

Essential Requirements:

  • Construction based qualification.
  • Managed subcontractors previously including commercial, delivery and design.
  • Major project experience
  • Cladding finishes, Internal building fit out and MEP experience.
  • Pre-construction experience
  • CSCS
  • SMSTS

Desirable

  • Previous Shaft/Foundations experience

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Tom Gibson at Advance TRS

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.

Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager

Coventry or Derby

£42,000-£49,000

Are you a Project Manager with a strong, technical background, looking for new and exciting projects to deliver on?

If so, my client has an exciting position within their Capital Design and Delivery department where they are looking for a Project Manager to join the HS2 Diversions Delivery Team.

Based in either their Derby or Coventry office, you will be reporting directly to the Lead Project Manager, the Project Manager will be accountable for delivering on key project KPIs to ensure the successful delivery of the HS2 diversions programme. The HS2 programme compresses of significant water and waste diversions which enable the main civil works to proceed. You will lead an integrated team of staff and contractors to deliver a programme of works within HS2 Phase 1 and Phase 2a spanning Birmingham to Crewe.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

Ideally degree qualified in a technical engineering or construction related discipline, you will be an experienced Project Manager with experience of leading programme teams containing both internal and external resources in delivering high risk, high complexity and high value projects. You will have experience of working on NEC projects, with a proven track record of cost planning and management, and budgetary responsibility. You will have a deep understanding of complex risk management principles, particular in relation to customers and other key stakeholders both internal and external. Ideally you will have experience on utility diversion projecrs and/or experience in the water, waste or utilities industries however this is not essential.

You will be a dynamic and collaborative individual with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will have a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, and hold a relentless drive for continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges as they arise.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)

* Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)

* Leading pension scheme – double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

* Discounted share prices

* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

* Family friendly policies

* Two volunteering days per year

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.

Principal Engineer – Highways

Newcastle

Hybrid Working

Job Details:

Our client is seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to join a top consultancy and contribute to their thriving Newcastle team. This role is best suited for someone in a Principal Engineer position or someone who is working towards reaching that level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • As the leader of technical delivery for highway engineering projects and key technical input for multi-disciplinary projects, you will manage project delivery and provide technical expertise.
  • You will also act as a Technical Discipline Lead or Technical Reviewer for complex projects, maintain excellent client relationships, and develop new client opportunities.
  • In addition, you will oversee a team of senior engineers, engineers, technicians, and apprentices, mentoring and supporting Early Careers development.
  • Your responsibilities will include supervising global teams to deliver complex schemes, supporting the Transportation business in winning work by acting as Bid Manager, leading, and preparing bids, and representing the business at networking events to establish, maintain, and develop relationships with existing and prospective internal and external clients.

Essential Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate for this position will have a BEng, MEng or MSc Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
  • They should also have IEng or CEng accreditation with a relevant professional institution and at least 5 years of post-professional qualification experience.
  • The candidate should have extensive experience working with key clients, including Local Authorities, National Highways, Developers, and/or major Contractors. Additionally, the candidate should have demonstrated experience managing project delivery for multi-disciplinary highways schemes, as well as extensive knowledge of highways related technical standards.
  • Furthermore, the candidate should have a proven track record in people management and staff mentoring.

Please note that to be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

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.