Join a large and growing UK based, engineering and environmental business, as a Facilitator, supporting the rail team. In the role as a facilitator, you will ensure that all necessary information is provided to attendees in advance, work with the administration team to advise the clients on issues with attendance of competencies and to ensure that the structured approach is followed during the workshop, to ensure that all parties have input.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of Structured Expert Judgement Risk Assessment Workshops
• To understand the risk process so that less technical queries can be responded to directly without referring to the risk assessment team.
• Liaising with other team members in order to ensure all information is available and presentable before, during and after the Workshops.
• Review of the post workshop report recommendations in order to confirm accuracy.
• Representing the Rail team to the end client and other industry competencies such as Train Operators.
• Following up post workshop to ensure the clients expectations were met.

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential:

• Very Strong verbal and face to face communication skills.
• Experience of facilitating risk assessment workshops
• An understanding of Risk Assessment and CSM-REA legislation
• Ability to keep workshop attendees engaged whilst guiding them through the risk assessment process
• Experience within the railway industry. In particular an understanding of Signalling or Level Crossing design would be beneficial

Location

• Remote working but required to attend Tonbridge, Kent when required
• Travel to the client offices to facilitate will be expected.

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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: Principal Civil Engineer

Salary: £40-55k

Location: Peterborough, UK

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

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

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

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

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

What we are looking for:

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

Key competencies required for the role:

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

Applicants must have:

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

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 Civil Engineer

Salary: £35-55K

Location: Peterborough, UK

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

Are you an experienced Senior Engineer and Project Lead looking for your next opportunity?

Can you help deliver resilience to flood risk and help mentor junior staff?

Are you looking to develop your career whilst making a difference to local communities and the environment?

Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to work as part of a highly motivated and successful team in one of our UK offices.

The role will involve providing project leadership, governance and technical accountability on various appraisal and detailed design projects. With a background in civil engineering, you will primarily be working on various design and construction projects within wide-ranging sectors, including flood risk management, infrastructure, and environment asset management.

These projects make a difference to local communities and the environment, serving public and private sector clients, including regulators, local authorities, water utilities and strategic construction companies. The work will include options appraisal, concept design and detailed scheme design through construction. The candidate is expected to mentor and manage staff and input to bid and tender preparation. In addition, the successful candidate will support the Senior Management Team with strategic business development.

You will work closely with technical staff on schemes for clients such as the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authorities.

What we are looking for:

• Experience managing projects, contracts, budgetary control, specification preparation and liaising with clients.
• Development and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Taking a technical leadership role and driving the design process to ensure project deliverables meet clients’ needs.
• Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, ensuring effective engagement and uptake of the latest methodologies and tools.
• Providing insight and technical input to business development activities across JBA.
• Experience in leading and winning tender opportunities.
• Building relationships with clients.
• Experience of Safety in Design and Designer’s responsibilities under CDM.
• A hard-working, committed, and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for progressing sustainable solutions and helping our clients seek resilient infrastructure fit for the modern world.
• A degree (or equivalent) in civil and/or structural engineering is essential. The successful applicant will be a Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE or IStructE.
• A full UK driving licence is 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.

Overview

Job title: Associate Highway Engineer

Location: London

Rate: £63,000 – £65,000 – Depending on level of experience

Our client is in search of a motivated professional to join their Highways team as a Principal / Associate Engineer. If you’re passionate about the evolving highways sector, this is your chance to excel in a growing team. This role combines technical expertise with leadership. Ideally, you’re a chartered engineer with a history of delivering highway projects, able to manage mid-sized projects and/or design packages for large initiatives. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams, delivering excellent project outcomes, and represent the business to clients, nurturing vital relationships for our client’s success.

Requirements

• Chartered status through a recognised professional body.
• Demonstrated experience in highway design following design standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Relevant Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency in team management and cultivating relationships.
• Strong organisational skills coupled with a willingness to travel.
• Involvement in leading or contributing to bid submissions and proposals.
• Proficiency in overseeing design within a design-and-build setting for road projects.
• Adeptness in supervising extensive highway projects and diverse teams across various disciplines.
• Skilled in NEC contract administration, encompassing the management of contract notifications and change control.
• Familiarity with Smart Streets and Intelligent Transport Systems.
• Full clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Directing a range of projects managed by our clients’ versatile design teams.
• Efficiently managing project finances and resources for timely, high-quality results.
• Assisting the sector director in shaping business growth strategies and plans.
• Coordinating project tasks, surveys, construction stages, client interaction, and progress assessment.
• Ensuring clear resource allocation and design discipline requirements.
• Monitoring project expenses and commercial goals, while keeping design teams in sync for timely delivery.
• Ensuring team commitment to company quality standards and best practices.
• Formulating competitive tenders, evaluating bids, estimating fees, scoping work, and overseeing modifications.

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.

Building Services Manager
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful main contracting group as Building Services Manager, based out of their North Kent office.

Job Role:

As Building Services Manager, you will manage the full life cycle of projects, initiating 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 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.

Pre-Construction Manager

We are proud to represent this established regional contractor operating across London and the South East to recruit a Pre-Construction Manager. A business with zero borrowings and a turnover approaching £100M they operate in general main contracting in most sectors for projects ranging upwards to £30M.

Job Role:

As Pre-Construction Manager you are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of a construction project are planned and organised prior to breaking ground. This involves a great deal of organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills. The most important skill for a Pre-Construction Manager to have is the ability to think logically and strategically.

This includes the ability to analyse complex problems, identify solutions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders. In addition, the Manager must be able to manage multiple projects at once, prioritise tasks, and remain organised to ensure the successful completion of the project. Furthermore, they must be knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

It is also essential for you to have strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with subcontractors and collaborate with other members of the construction team. With these skills and qualities, will effectively lead projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the entire process.

Job Description:

• Oversee the development of pre-construction documents, including plans and specifications.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and award construction contracts.
• Monitor the progress and quality of pre-construction activities.
• Manage the pre-construction budget and ensure accuracy of cost estimates.
• Coordinate with external consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors, etc) to ensure project compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss and resolve issues related to pre-construction activities.
• Identify potential risks associated with the pre-construction process and provide solutions to address them.
• Manage the scheduling of subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of pre-construction activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, and other industry professionals.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations throughout the pre-construction process.

Skills & Competences:

• Knowledge of applicable construction regulations, codes, and standards.
• Ability to analyse construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to interpret and apply contractual requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of construction estimating, budgeting, and scheduling techniques.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Understanding of building components and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Ability to work with subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and Microsoft Office Suite 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.

Job title: Assistant Consultant

Salary: Assistant £25k-£35k (Depending on experience.)

Experience: 2-5y

Location: Cardiff

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

Our client has an exciting opportunity for new graduate/assistant consultant positions in their Cardiff office.

Our client is a small business, and your contribution to the team will be valued and recognised -the staff are their most important asset. There consultants have good opportunities for personal development on fair salaries and broader benefits, with additional tax-free bonuses linked to profit share.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good first degree (upper second or higher) in a numerate discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Relevant analytical experience gained through their studies or through work experience.

Objectives

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. There 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 using at least two of these software packages in the first 6 months.

● Support hydrogeological and water quality assessments.

● 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 significant client reports and act as first author for more minor client reports and implement quality assurance processes.

● Undertake site visits to support consultancy and 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 defence 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 more significant projects.

● Contribute to and manage higher-value proposals.

●Implement aspects of the tactical marketing plan.

Benefits

● Dynamic work environment that rewards achievement and provides the opportunity to work with other specialists.

● 40.5-day holiday allowance. Staff may ‘buy or sell’ additional annual leave at the start of each year.

●Tax-free bonuses to all staff and operate a separate performance-related bonus scheme – Distribution of bonus is dependent on achieving a minimum profit level.

● Company pension scheme, with employer-matched contributions of 5% of salary. This increases by 1% each year following 5 years’ service, to a maximum of 10%.

● Cycle to Work scheme.

● Medicash health plan offers various benefits, from cashback on your everyday healthcare treatments, checks and therapies – access to a virtual GP and face-to-face counselling.

● Staff are encouraged to take an annual ‘Environment Day’ to support environmental or educational volunteering projects.

● Flexible working hours system.

● Financial support for our staff in gaining professional membership in the appropriate body.

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: Graduate £22k-£25k (Depending on experience.)

Experience: Up to 1y.

Location: Cardiff

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

Our client has an exciting opportunity for new graduate/assistant consultant positions in their Cardiff office.

Our client is a small business, and your contribution to the team will be valued and recognised -the staff are their most important asset. There consultants have good opportunities for personal development on fair salaries and broader benefits, with additional tax-free bonuses linked to profit share.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good first degree (upper second or higher) in a numerate discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Relevant analytical experience gained through their studies or through work experience.

Objectives

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. There 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 using at least two of these software packages in the first 6 months.

● Support hydrogeological and water quality assessments.

● 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 significant client reports and act as first author for more minor client reports and implement quality assurance processes.

● Undertake site visits to support consultancy and 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 defence 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 more significant projects.

● Contribute to and manage higher-value proposals.

●Implement aspects of the tactical marketing plan.

Benefits

● Dynamic work environment that rewards achievement and provides the opportunity to work with other specialists.

● 40.5-day holiday allowance. Staff may ‘buy or sell’ additional annual leave at the start of each year.

●Tax-free bonuses to all staff and operate a separate performance-related bonus scheme – Distribution of bonus is dependent on achieving a minimum profit level.

● Company pension scheme, with employer-matched contributions of 5% of salary. This increases by 1% each year following 5 years’ service, to a maximum of 10%.

● Cycle to Work scheme.

● Medicash health plan offers various benefits, from cashback on your everyday healthcare treatments, checks and therapies – access to a virtual GP and face-to-face counselling.

● Staff are encouraged to take an annual ‘Environment Day’ to support environmental or educational volunteering projects.

● Flexible working hours system.

● Financial support for our staff in gaining professional membership in the appropriate body.

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: Principal Maritime Engineer

Location: London

Rate: £60,000 – £65,000

We are currently seeking a Principal Maritime Engineer for our clients 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 assignment management skills. Our client is involved in multiple high-profile projects, including HS2 and HPC nuclear power station.

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer who is professionally qualified for the role.
• Experience working on complex and large-scale projects related to Maritime Engineering.
• Assignment Manager Level experience

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments both domestically and internationally
• Aid in resource planning for optimal fee income and utilisation
• Support technical excellence in the skill area, aligned with market sectors.
• Establish standardised procedures for work and peer review, ensuring service quality.
• Foster relationships with other departments and disciplines
• Drive and adapt to organisational changes, influencing others positively.
• Align with Company values and contribute to its business plan.
• Collaborate in sourcing business opportunities, crafting tenders, and nurturing client connections.
• Manage and mentor technical staff, oversee recruitment and training.
• Guide Graduates through their Chartership requirements
• Follow Company procedures for Service management and administration.
• Adhere to Company Health and Safety Policy
• Fulfil other reasonable duties as assigned.

Key Experience

• Knowledge of Eurocodes, global industry standards, contracts, and methodologies
• Sound understanding of structural processes, including data interpretation, design & analysis, construction, and advanced numerical modelling.
• Skilled in computer analysis and structural design across materials like steel, concrete, and composite
• Diverse structural design expertise: foundations, retaining structures, bridges, marine structures, jetties.
• Managed, designed, and delivered maritime engineering assignments as Assignment Manager and Designer, meeting budget and timeline.
• Proven experience in Assignment Manager and Designer roles, consistently meeting program and budget requirements.
• Engaged in large-scale (£100m+) infrastructure projects for diverse Clients across construction markets.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, sustain, and grow key client relationships.
• People management skills, encompassing welfare, appraisals, training, development, recruitment.
• Successful history of business development, goal achievement, and hitting company targets.
• Proficient in identifying and prioritising opportunities to attain objectives.

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.

Due to the securing of new projects within the water industry, our clients’ Civil Engineering Hydraulic modelling team are looking to appoint a Hydraulic Modelling Technician to join their team in Leicester. As our client has adopted agile working, you would also benefit from the flexibility of a mix of home and office working.

This role would be suitable for a recent graduate who has studied a BSc or MSc in Geography or related discipline. Experience in the use of GIS software would be a distinct advantage, as would experience in hydraulic modelling software such as Infoworks ICM (although full training will be provided)

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Modelling Team and produce computer-based models and supporting documentation to be used to solve flooding from sewers and prevent the pollution of watercourses. Our clients’ key clients include Government of Jersey, Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, along with well-known residential developers.

Main Responsibilities / Activities:

• Preparing MapInfo plans – managing and manipulating computer data and producing hydraulic models.
• Undertaking verification of model
• Utilisation of project management and engineering skills – running jobs where appropriate
• Producing technical reports
• Liaising with clients as required
• Supervising and coaching other less experienced team members as appropriate
• Responsible for ensuring that you understand and comply with all Health & Safety requirements, practices, and procedures

You will receive an attractive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:

• Stakeholder pension
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Childcare benefits
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Long service awards
• Annual awards
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Discount Scheme
• Professional subscriptions
• Season ticket loan or car loan
• Cycle to work scheme

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 currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Hydraulic Modeller/ Engineer to join their busy Engineering team working in Exeter. This role is full-time and permanent and does offer the potential for hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the Exeter office). Our client is also offering up to a £5,000 relocation allowance for candidates who would be interested in moving to Exeter.

About the role

As our Senior Hydraulic Modeller / Engineer you will form part of the modelling team which supports the Catchment Asset Managers and the wider business during wastewater network problem characterisation and solution optioneering. Ensuring all data and reports, including hydraulic modelling outputs provide high quality, reliable information. You will also be building new or significantly upgrading existing complex hydraulic models.

You’ll assist other teams in identifying and evaluating the hydraulic and engineering constraints and feasibility of outline solutions. Challenging the traditional ‘hard’ engineered solutions for catchment based solutions, which are greener and reduce whole life costs.

You will also be promoting the benefits of hydraulic modelling within the business. Sharing your technical knowledge and develop junior members of the team by our structured mentoring programmes.

What you’ll be doing

* You will be conducting model builds, significant upgrades, calibration, and verification of complex hydraulic models.

* Producing high quality outputs from hydraulic models and other prediction tools. Reporting the information through accurate verbal and written communications and verifying modelling outputs and reports from other Modellers.

* You’ll be assisting with the delivery of our most technically challenging engineering projects. By working proactively with our engineers and test solution concepts to problems associated with the performance of the wastewater network

* You’ll prepare specifications for survey work and evaluate outputs from flow or asset surveys.

* Identifying and implementing technical innovation to improve efficiency. Ensuring effective dissemination of latest methodologies and tools.

What we are looking for

* Educated to degree standard in either an Engineering or Science discipline

* Full UK Driving Licence

* Sound experience of using Infoworks ICM software

* Significant involvement with model build, verification and solution development

* Awareness and understanding of current and emerging water industry legislation, policies including Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans.

* The ability to analyse complex information and to present this logically and accurately in reports or verbal presentations.

* Passionate about solving problems and prepared to innovate

* Proven ability to develop /mentor and train junior staff

What’s in it for you

Our client knows that the support and commitment of their staff is key to their success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with them. Our client is one of the largest companies in the South West and they are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

Our client offers an excellent range of benefits including:

* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

* A discretionary Bonus

* Competitive Contributory Pension

* Share-save Scheme

* Various health benefits

* Wellbeing support programmes

* A range of Group Discounts

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Financial support services

* And plenty more!

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity in more details then please contact Alex Shaw at Advance TRS on 07931815066 or send a copy of your CV 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.

Our client currently has a number of positions to fill within their flood risk team due to ongoing growth with their existing client base as well as new project wins with new clients. They are seeking an Associate or Associate Director to support their flood risk team based, ideally, out of their Manchester or Leeds office, but other locations will be considered for the right candidate. Our clients’ team undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors. They seek to provide integrated flood risk and drainage solutions incorporating state of the art design.

Their current flood risk portfolio includes outline business cases for local authorities such as the Shap flood alleviation scheme Cumbria County Council, schemes for the MOD defence portfolio and National Grid. They are embedded with a number of high-profile housing developers and support them from site inception through to masterplaining, design and construction on their flood risk challenges, including design of natural flood risk management solutions on the Manchester Northern Gateway partnership. They support Homes England on some of their largest commissions, including technical advisory for flood risk consenting on the York Central development and designer on the 4,000 home Attleborough Urban Extension project. Their varied client and project base provides their team with exciting challenges to improve their skills and knowledge across the sector. As a project leader, you will guide our clients’ teams and support their clients in the delivery of the portfolio as well as support bidding and proposition activity as we continue to grow the team.

Responsibilities:

Our client requires an experienced individual of high calibre to lead projects for their flood risk and drainage teams across a range of activities such as river, coastal and flood defence design, hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessment, fluvial geomorphology assessment, water framework direct assessments and the development of business cases. They work across a diverse range of clients delivering challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector.

Our clients’ projects can range in size from £10k commissions up to £100m schemes covering flood risk projects for defence, transport, local government, infrastructure, commercial, industrial and residential development. You will work independently and proactively on technical aspects from a project’s inception, determining client briefs, to the delivery and close out of projects in accordance with best practice.

You will lead projects as a project manager and support junior colleagues throughout the delivery of projects, including client facing and leadership roles. You will instruct, supervise and mentor junior staff in the design and management of schemes and work with clients to ensure delivery of projects to time and cost, and to help manage change.

Our client provides internal project management training as well as a structured learning and development platform including mentoring and coaching, CPD and training to ensure their staff are the best they can be to deliver excellence to their clients.

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

• Be an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge
• Want to work in a busy and growing team and have a desire to progress their career
• Have experience in the delivery and leading flood risk appraisals projects in accordance with the FCERM appraisal guidance
• Have experience in delivering and leading detailed design of options to reduce flood risk, such as earth embankment, RC wall and structure design
• Experience writing reports (including business cases) and presenting to internal and external partners
• Experienced working across and leading multidisciplinary teams to delivery projects efficiently and effectively, such as with hydraulic modellers and environmental consultants
• Experience or an interest in developing Natural Flood Management solutions
• Experience in the Multi-coloured Manual for flood risk economic appraisal
• Have an understanding and experience in working with the NPPF
• Ideally have experience in delivering flood risk assessments and watercourse consents
• Ideally some experience in delivering Water Framework Directive assessments
• Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office suite
• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and Chartered with the ICE or CIWEM.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time
• Have a commitment to encouraging good health and safety practices within the workplace and within design
• Be a team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility
• Have the ability to mentor, encourage and support junior team members
• Have a desire to build upon your existing experience, continuing your professional development
• Hold a full UK Driving License
• Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be suitable and willing to apply for clearance 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.

Our client is a leading name within the UK Rivers & Coastal and Flood Risk Management sectors. They are currently seeking to appoint Civil Engineers at Senior and Principal grade to their teams across the UK.

Our client has offices across the whole of the UK and they are able to offer flexible hybrid working. Their office locations include: Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, London, Wrexham

Responsibilities

• Leading the management of local scour and flood management schemes
• Supporting our discipline in larger projects – from feasibility stage through to construction support.
• Design of hard and soft riverine structures including coordination of geotechnical, environmental and permitting teams.
• You’ll provide technical support and leadership to project teams delivering schemes across the UK and occasionally abroad – ranging from small but locally important scour project to large multidisciplinary projects.
• The role provides fantastic opportunities for professional development for a chartered or near chartered engineer to work with our highly experienced team. We are considering a range of positions from Engineer to Principal level.

Your Team

• We are a diverse team with a varied and exciting workload across the UK and Internationally including Flood Defence, Coastal, Geomorphology, and Hydraulic Modelling.
• We have a large portfolio of river management and scour management projects – working with natural processes to protect important infrastructure and reduce flood risk.

About You

• Gained or near Chartered Civil Engineer status with experience in the delivery of project relating to Flood Risk or Scour Design.
• Experience in design in the river environment, with a passion for balancing hard and soft techniques to achieve safe and sustainable schemes.
• Experience of working with and for Network Rail and their associated design requirements.
• Knowledge of the UK Flood Management Industry, including environmental permitting and engagement with the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation, Natural England and Highways England.

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 are currently working with one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies in Surface Water Management. Our client has current opportunities for Engineers, Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers to join their teams across the North of England to help to shape their extensive programme of flood risk management and drainage works.

Office locations could include Warrington, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Stickton-on-Tees or Newcastle Upon Tyne.

By joining our clients’ team you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities and developers on major projects.

The successful individual will work closely with technical experts in this field and have the potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). The individual will provide technical expertise, mentoring other staff and liaising with key clients across the field.

Supported by the wider team, you will have a varied role which could involve;

• Design team coordination including coordinating outline and detailed design of surface water drainage solutions including SuDS / blue green infrastructure, piped drainage, and design for exceedance projects
• Checking and reviewing calculations and technical deliverables, including hydraulic models, design calculations, Flood Risk Assessments and surface water drainage strategies
• Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects to time and to budget
• Development of pricing and technical methodology for new commissions
• Mentoring less experienced colleagues through their technical and professional development

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in relevant subject (for example, Civil Engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience within flood risk, urban drainage or surface water management

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policy, guides and design standards relating to flood risk management and drainage strategies
• Competence in the use of AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling – preferably Infoworks ICM, Microdrainage or Causeway Flow
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and to budget
• First class written and oral communication skills
• A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions for our clients
• Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects
• Competence in the use of Civil3D
• Sound commercial understanding
• Team builder, developing the technical excellence of our team
• Able to develop and motivate others
• Proven record of developing client relationships
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE, CIWEM or another appropriate organisation

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

Company: £600m turnover specialist civil engineering company who work across groundworks, rc frame, civils, utilities, enabling works and more. They act both as a subcontractor but more so as a principle contractor. Well known and well respected in the industry with a vibrant and passionate team.

Project: £7m groundworks package for a new build college, they are also tendering for the RC frame.

Role: Quantity Surveyor working alongside a SQS and CM on this project. You will be expected on site 3 days per week with 2 days home-working

Salary: £45k – £65k dependant on experience +£5k car allowance + 10% discretionary bonus + 26 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell holidays also. There are other general high street discounts and company benefits.

Location: Stratford

Apply below or get in touch for more information on st@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 title: Water Field Technician.

Salary: £27,858.

Location: Southeast, UK.

Type: This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

Our client is an independent water company. As an independent water company, they serve sites in all areas run by an incumbent regional water company across England and Wales.

We are recruiting a Water Field Technician to provide field support to our client’s Water Asset team. This is a full-time, permanent position covering the Southeast region.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections.
• Liaise with office-based teams to address issues and incidents as they arise.
• Oversee work schedules and inventory to ensure work can be completed within timeframes.
• Ensure that all assets comply with the technical and regulatory standards.
• Respond to customer queries, meter exchanges and crossed meters.
• Respond to incidents and isolate problems where possible.
• Provide reports on works to ensure they align with agreed SLAs.

What we’re looking for:

• Full UK driving license.
• Experience in operating valves, Washouts, and fire hydrants.
• Taking pressure and flows internally and externally.
• Understanding network drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft IT.
• Leak detection and network auditing.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with office, team, and customer interactions.
• Experience working on water main networks.
• Proactive attitude.
• High attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Starting salary of £27,858 with extra earning potential through a standby rota.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Purchase up to 10 days extra holiday.
• Sharing in success scheme.
• Life assurance 4x salary.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Innovation reward scheme.
• Company well being programme.
• Corporate perks scheme.

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.

Civil Rail Design Engineer

Glasgow

£35,000 -£45,000 (depending on level of experience) + Annual Tax-Free Bonus

The Role

My client is in search capable and self-motivated individual who are eager to join my client’s thriving business and become a part of our future accomplishments. In this instance they are seeking a Civil Engineer who holds a degree qualification and has prior experience in the rail industry, particularly within a design consultancy setting. The role involves collaborating with civils teams and requires expertise in various areas, including:

• Foundation design
• Slope stability
• Retaining walls design
• Working platforms
• Design of formwork
• Culvert designs.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong technical background and proficiency in using:

• AutoCAD
• Slope/W (or a similar tool)
• Strand 7.

Additionally, familiarity with Eurocodes, CDM regulations, and British Standards is essential.

Responsibilities of The Role

• Perform both conceptual and detailed design tasks.
• Respond promptly to evolving project needs.
• Effectively communicate ideas through clear and well-crafted drawings.
• Work efficiently to meet challenging time constraints.
• Conduct thorough technical reviews of designs.

Requirements of The Role

• Degree qualified in civil engineering
• Working towards membership of ICE
• Clean driving licence.

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.

Senior Bridge Engineer

Leeds

Hybrid

£42,000-£48,000

The Role

My client is hiring a Senior Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Bridges and Civil Structures within the UK industry. This is a permanent position based in their Leeds office, offering a hybrid work setup. The role will involve supporting their bridge projects as their workload continues to grow.

This is a perfect opportunity to join a social team with a friendly and supportive atmosphere, a short chain of command, and valued skills for cost-effective and innovative design and assessment solutions. There’s also great potential for growth within the company, and my client will provide a comprehensive program to help you achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities of The Role

• Undertake and supervise design and assessment for bridges and civil structures in rail and road environments.
• Conduct structural analysis for various bridge types using appropriate software.
• Collaborate closely with team members to design and assess bridges in compliance with codes and standards, developing practical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers in the team.
• Support business promotion, bidding, and work-winning efforts.
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and technical expertise in structural analysis using engineering software.

Requirements of The Role

• Hold a BSc, BEng, or MSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Possess proficiency in using analytical software packages.
• Demonstrate practical experience in designing and assessing bridges with a pragmatic approach

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.

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 8.45 -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 deadline

About 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.

Benefits & Rewards

We pride ourselves on rewarding success and taking time to celebrate together as one united team. We work hard to push ourselves to deliver the best possible service for our clients and candidates, so we also know how to let our hair down and have fun as a team.

By joining Advance TRS, in addition to a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to take advantage of our fantastic benefits package.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Uplifted Maternity & Paternity leave
• Birthday off after 1 year
• Long service awards
• Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
• Perkbox – perks and discounts platform
• Incentive lunches, vouchers and activities
• Weekly wellness hour

Our team incentives, days out and company celebrations are a great opportunity to have fun and build strong relationships with the 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.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – London

This is an opportunity for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial expertise, supporting the delivery of contracted work within the London business unit. This role is Project based in and around central London and also hybrid working opportunities where possible.

The company is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. Together, they create great results for customers, partners and people. They are one of the UK’S most successful Tier 1 contractors. As a progressive and ambitious company, their employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• You will be working within our Construction London & Home Counties business.
• Provide commercial expertise to aid with the delivery of the contracted work by taking the commercial lead in a geographical focused team.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team whilst ensuring the contract achieves the appropriate commercial targets.

Ideally you will possess:

• Experience working on 2 stage projects and of managing own projects individually.
• Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on mixed use schemes between £20 and £60 million.
• Pre-construction experience

Skills & Experiences:

• As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have a good understanding of construction techniques and a HNC / Degree in commercial management or a similar sector related course, and/or RICS Membership.
• You should also have strong knowledge of company management systems including commercial and financial (Commercial Manager /COINS/Sphere) as well as proven experience of managing a team of assistant/quantity surveyors on a large contract.
• To thrive, you should share a passion for the project at hand and enjoy working in an inclusive and hard working team environment. Employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed. Across the business everyone is treated equally developing a community where voices are heard, and respected.

What you can expect:

• The London region ensure will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hard working and fun construction environment. No day will be the same and employees challenge each other to deliver what’s right for the customers.
• Their culture is important and defines the way they about their business. They are inclusive, supportive and team focused and take pride in the long standing and committed relationships held e with supply chain partners.
• Their culture places a huge amount of trust in the team – everyone knows what is expected and they are committed to delivering as individuals and as a 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position as a Rail Signalling Technical Investigation Engineer with a multidisciplinary transport and engineering consultancy.

Role:

The successful candidate will work within the Technical Investigation Centre, carrying out technical investigations in order to determine the reasoning behind why equipment or system failures have occurred.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review of existing failure information and research of equipment specification and typical operation
• Draft production of detailed investigation reports
• Analysis of results in context of operational environment and further tests if required
• Actively engaging with clients to establish and maintain relationships, and where possible supporting efforts to win work

Essential Requirements:

• Experience or knowledge within UK Signal Engineering or another railway discipline
• Working knowledge of writing draft technical reports
• IRSE Technical Investigator license, or willingness to work towards this

Desirable:

• Valid UK drivers license
• Ability to work closely with multiple teams

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

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

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 Tier 1 Contractor, are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join there commercial team.

You will be working on a major motorway improvement and roundabout scheme based in Essex.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and package
• Friendly team and line manager
• Working for a busy contractor with a solid forward order book of works
• Will support you in your professional development
• Hybrid working
• Salary – £55,000 – £75,000 + Package

Candidate:

• BSC in relevant QS subject or suitable years of experience
• NEC knowledge
• Infrastructure/Highways background
• NEC knowledge

Please apply if you are interested – please note: 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.

Job Role: Commissioning Engineer

Salary / Rate: Up to £50,000 + Benefits or £400 / day

Location: Leatherhead

Our client is looking for an ambitious individual to support the installation teams with; planned and re-active fault diagnoses, basic commissioning, panel modification and technical queries on a variety of projects on the Thames Water framework.

About the Role:

• Assist with and carry out all types of Low Voltage electrical work
• Reasonable understanding of mechanical systems
• NICEIC Testing, Fault finding/diagnostics without drawings and support.
• Panel / Circuit modifications without drawings and support
• Work with Systems Integrator with commissioning and modifications
• Navigate HMI/SCADA systems
• Prepare RAMS, ensuring safe working conditions
• Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday
• Paid hourly, with overtime paid
• Overtime during the weekends paid at inflated rate on a variety of clean and wastewater schemes on the Thames Water framework
• Company van provided (permanent staff)

Commissioning of:

• Single plant items of the clients install, i.e. Floats, Ultra-sonic, flow-meter, DOL & S/D starters
• Adjust Siemens and ABB VSD settings for site application
• 2 Pump Pumping Station
• Whole MCC and plant areas
• Package plant
• Telemetry signals

About you:

• Experience of EICA commissioning in the Water industry
• Gold ECS card
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• Fitness to work medical
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Willingness to learn and undertake occupational and Health and Safety training
• Prepared to take responsibility for self and others
• Able to work on own initiative and ability to give and take instruction
• Completion of appropriate electrical qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Ethernet & industrial networks (ie Profibus, device net, etc)
• VSD, soft start, star/delta, DOL starters
• PLC & HMI/SCADA (programming not required)

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

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.

This is a key support role within the business services team specifically focused on the compliance management of the contractors we supply to our clients.

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the management and administration of various training courses, booking medical examinations and upkeep of bespoke company databases.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administerial and organisational skills who enjoys working in a busy and lively team.

Full training will be offered on all aspects of the role for the successful applicant.

Details of the role and responsibilities include:

• Booking training courses
• Booking D&A test and medical examinations
• Monitoring expiries of worker competencies, D&A and medicals. Arranging recertifications where necessary.
• Updating the company database with new training providers and contact information
• Manage authorisation requests for workers to work for other providers
• Maintain the bespoke sentinel database by monitoring sponsorship of workers
• Running expiring items reports weekly and chasing up documents from contractors
• Ordering PPE to be sent to contractors
• Assisting the team in picking up inbound phone calls

Ideally you will hold the following:

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Excellent computer literacy in all MS Office packages
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to work to tight deadlines
• A calm, professional manner
• Be able to prioritise
• Excellent administrative skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• Strong organisational 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.

Associate Structural Engineer

Bristol

Permanent – £60,000-£70,000 dependant on experience

Job Description:

Our client has just started searching for an Associate Structural Engineer to join. This role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to engage in a wide variety of engaging projects within Network Rail and on highway schemes too. Within this role, your duties will include the supervision of individuals, liaising with clients and managing rail structures and bridge engineering projects.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate civil and structural engineering designs using a blend of manual calculations and industry-standard software.
• Actively promote our clients rail services both within their network and externally.
• Provide oversight for teams, projects, and clients within your designated scope, while maintaining communication through your department.
• Develop submissions for railway technical approvals, ensuring alignment with NR/L2/CIV/003 guidelines and Network Rail Company Standards.
• Foster communication and collaboration with clients and external entities, including Network Rail, the Environment Agency, Regional Highway Authorities, and Sewerage authorities.
• Supervise the creation of drawings by technicians.
• Serve as a representative in meetings and written correspondence as required and undertake on-site surveys and inspections.
• Ensure effective project scheduling and performance management.
• Generate comprehensive structural reports for diverse rail structures and bridges.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Degree qualified within a civil engineering route
• Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE)
• Familiarity with Network Rail standards
• Proficiency in relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Competence in using industry-standard structural software.
• Preferably holding PTS

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.

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

LONDON

HYBRID WORKING

Job Details

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

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

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

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

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Essentials

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

Experience of applying design software.

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

Desirables

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

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

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

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 Ecologist

Location: Doncaster, Haywards Heath, Tadcaster, Peterborough or Portsmouth

Salary: £30-40k

Type: Perm / Fulltime / Hybrid

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join their team. The role will involve managing and technically leading various projects, including multi-disciplinary projects, mentoring staff, and working with other ecologists and environmental specialists across the company.

Many of the projects will relate to our framework success with the Environment Agency, but they also have a diverse portfolio of development and planning projects.

They can also offer additional opportunities for the suitable candidates to progress as Project Managers and Team Leaders, so if you have the drive to progress, we will provide the opportunity for you to develop your career further.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates must be a full member of CIEEM or equivalent (CEcol would be advantageous) with extensive consultancy experience. A full UK driving licence is essential, and candidates must be able to travel long distances, occasionally staying away from home.

They are seeking highly motivated, organised, and conscientious individuals who demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for ecology. You must be used to working in a team and collaborating with clients. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator.

They would be keen to talk to people who share our vision of delivering compliant schemes that maximise biodiversity gain and reduce carbon effectively.

The right candidate will have:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of wildlife and conservation legislation, including the Habitats Regulations.
• Experience in a range of ecological surveys and reporting, including PEAs, EcIAs and HRAs.
• Experience of designing, implementing, and managing ecological mitigation schemes, including Protected Species licensing.
• Project management and business development experience, including preparation of quotations and tenders.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the objectives of large and complex projects.

Given the nature of the role and the work carried out, it would be an advantage if candidates had qualifications and experience in some of the following areas:

• A postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in ecology or related subject.
• Hold at least one protected species survey licence.
• Specialist experience in aquatic, estuarine and/or coastal ecology.
• Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Practical understanding of the Water Framework Directive (WFD).
• River restoration techniques.
• Habitat restoration/creation and knowledge of nature-based solutions.
• Ecological clerk of works.
• GIS 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.

Job title: Landscape Architect

Location: Portsmouth, UK

Salary:£22-33k

Job Type: Perm / Full time / Hybrid

Experience: Circa 3-5 years UK sector experience

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

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

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

The role would include:

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

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
• Tier 1 Rail Contractor
• Outside IR35
• Long term contract

My client, a Tier 1 Signalling Contractor, is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a major signalling project.

This is a great opportunity to join an established team, early on in the project programme.

You will have experience in delivering commercial success on rail projects for a main contractor, not necessarily signalling, but is a preference. You would be able to work from York 3 days a week.

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

Start date ASAP!!!

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: Junior Arboriculture Consultant

Salary: £22-28k (experience dependant)

Locations: Manchester, UK

Type: Full Time

Experience: Min 1 years UK sector

About the role

Our client is in an exciting period of growth and is seeking a Junior Arboriculture Consultant or recent graduate who can bring their arboriculture expertise and enthusiasm to this small and innovative team which is growing in demand.

Someone with tree inspection and surveying experience in the context of both development and tree health and condition assessments. The vacancy is ideal for someone to further gain exposure, develop and hone their skills and progress in their career in Arboriculture consultancy.

There is a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects throughout the North of the United Kingdom, and you will have the opportunity to provide support to and gain experience in all aspects of private sector arboricultural consultancy.

Fieldwork is a vital component of the role, so this should be something you enjoy, and you will ideally have access to transport and hold a full UK driving license.

You will learn to provide technical arboricultural solutions in the design and build environment, designing out trees where possible. You’ll ideally be based out of our York offices, but there is scope to be based out of our client’s offices in Manchester with a hybrid working arrangement available.

• Proficient in undertaking BS 5837 Tree Survey’s producing Arboriculture Impact.
• Assessments (AIA) and Arboriculture Method Statements (AMS).
• Good knowledge of tree species and understanding of tree conditions, defects, and characteristics.
• Able to travel to sites and can work alone in varied weather conditions.
• Hold a valid level 3 qualification in Arboriculture and desirably have obtained the professional tree inspection qualification.
• Experience using tree surveying software such are Arborcad or Axiscape (desirable but not essential)
• Business finance and report writing skills- Desktop Computer skills – A basic knowledge of AutoCAD would be desirable alongside word processing, databases, spreadsheets.
• Pest identification and control.
• Protection of trees on construction sites.
• Pruning principles and techniques.

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.

General Responsibilities:

• To ensure the safety of yourself and those around you
• To be embodiment of Living Incident Free Everyday (LIFE)
• Ensure you hold the correct qualification for the role you are providing
• Ensure all near miss, incident or accident are reported and investigated
• Ensure work areas are always neat and tidy
• Carry out and enforce H&S policy to create a safe workplace.
• Ensure all COSHH materials are used, stored and disposed of correctly

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by personal example and consistently set high standards of health and safety performance and behaviour
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement team to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
• Continually forecasting, keeping the team informed of forecasts and changes and managing the scope meticulously, so knowing the costs for unplanned construction work or resources and keeping that set-aside
• Reporting Risk and Opportunities to the senior management team
• Deliver the works undertaken ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety and Quality are adhered to, with due regard to the protection of the workforce, public and the environment.
• Understand and ensure compliance within the companies/clients health & safety policies, rules and standards.
• Proactively manage any subcontractors whom it is necessary to interface with on site.
• Ensure that those carrying out the works are aware and accurately informed about the risks and the control measures associated with their works by ensuring that all operatives have been briefed and have signed up to the appropriate Method Statement and Risk Assessment
• Ensure all operatives have received a site-specific induction
• Maintain the flow of information to the workforce through posters and TBT’s
• Challenge poor health & safety performance and personally act where there is a breach of rules or unsafe working practices
• Assist in the development of emergency procedures including fire, first aid and evacuation and understand any Clients procedures or processes which may impact on the successful evacuation of any employees.
• Understand environmental management plan and assist them in its pursuit of continual improvement in environmental performance
• Co-operate and collaborate with any client’s health and safety inspectors and advisors in all health and safety matters
• Where clashes in services or buildability issues are identified escalate the requirement for information through the request for information (RFI) process, the response to this information should be monitored and where necessary early warnings raised through the commercial team

Experience, Qualifications & Training:

• Have good working knowledge of English, both written and verbal, and be able to report at management level.
• Experience of managing Civils or Tunnelling projects within high regulated environments in the UK
• An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Other relevant legislation including LOLER, PUWER, Confined Space Regulations, Working at Height Regulations etc.
• Have undertaken CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Hold a relevant CSCS card
• Experience of effective problem solving on major tunnelling, civils or Concrete Frame projects
• Proficient in NEC3 Option A & C contracts and change management
• Experienced in Design Management Programme & Risk Management, Production of CVR, incl cost control, forecasting and value assessment
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and to be able to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

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 Engineer – Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to co-ordinate all civils aspects of construction and associated works and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client on site. Working to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes, and procedures.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure quality and systems/process requirements are achieved

• Day to day site coordination and planning

• Ensure quality checks are being carried out properly

Essential requirements:

• Safety management training
• Good knowledge and understanding of civil standards, processes, and procedures

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.

The Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial element of a suite of projects, involvement in tenders, together with holding a wider interest in the overall commercial performance of the business, maximising profitability, protecting the company’s legal and contractual obligations and leading on all financial and commercial issues.

To provide support to the commercial director and the board of directors in identifying and managing risk with all relevant migration measures, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting at all times.

To aspire to the highest standards of Commercial leadership and behaviours, acting decisively and promptly to achieve the best outcomes for the company.

To maintain, promote and retain strong relationships with external parties providing mutual benefits and promoting teamwork and co-operation across all departments.

To understand and adhere to the company commercial systems and procedures, as well as the companies SHEQ policy/strategy. Managing others to ensure their roles and responsibilities are adhered to and the individuals are developed and managed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compliance and achievement of project, procedures, personal targets and initiatives.
• Promote a sense of Teamwork with your Operational equivalent (Ops Director).
• Consistently promote the company values treating client relationships as our most valuable asset.
• Manage commercial activities for the company and take overall responsibility of all commercial activities on site and ensure project targets are achieved.
• Actively develop and strengthen relationships with clients, supply chain and their teams to maximise team and business goals.
• Provide leadership to ensure the project teams.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted targets, maintaining a high level of commercial and financial control.
• Resolve disputes and legal matters in a timely manner.
• Ensure that capital employed, WIP and overvalue targets are maximised.
• Ensure that Forecast/CVR reports are accurately completed to reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.
• Develop, motivate and retain surveying staff within operating team, including recruitment.
• Promote ideas and add value to each project team to maximise project results.
• Provide commercial & technical support and advice to Operations / Commercial Director.
• Monitoring the timing and completeness of subcontract orders.
• Take ownership of key project goals.
• Oversee the complete procurement process, ensuring company systems and procedures are followed and robust orders placed once suitable tender process undertaken.
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the business to provide exceptional support
• To work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set
• To co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and others health and safety at all times
• Any other duties consistent with the role of Commercial Director as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative.
• Experience in commercial manager position/managing teams.
• Valid driving licence.

Proven experience of:

• Proven track record in a Commercial Management/leadership role being successfully undertaken historically.
• Wide experience in a relevant Main Contracting Senior Commercial Role.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• A detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions, including JCT/NEC.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation and construction industry.
• A full successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects.
• Delivering projects.
• 15 years of working experience in the construction industry.
• Managing and developing commercial teams.
• Efficient use of resources.
• Dealing with a variety of forms of construction such as Concrete Frame, Steel Frame etc.
• Effective use of resources.
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure.
• Man management.
• A high level of organisation and achieving deadlines.
• Reporting on a number of simultaneous projects.
• Maintaining technical knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrable understanding of cash management.
• Understanding of contract law.
• Feedback new and effective systems and controls into the business.
• A demonstrable track record of people management.
• Promoting change and initiatives and assisting in its implementation in the business.
• Demonstrable experience in line management and developing junior team members.
• Excellent verbal communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent negotiation/influencing skills.

If you fulfill the criteria and have the drive to make an impact in a successful business we are keen to talk to you ASAP….

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 projects based in London 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
• 7 years + experience in Quantity Surveying – ideally rail but not a necessity
• Motivated, driven individual who wants to further their career

Benefits:

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

My client, a Tier 1 Contractor, are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join there commercial team!

You will be joining there highways business which is growing fast – now is a great time to join them, to be part of the team delivering major differences to local infrastructure.

The project you would be working on highways projects in G;oucestershire.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and package
• Friendly team and line manager
• Working for a busy contractor with a solid forward order book of works
• Will support you in your professional development
• Hybrid working
• Salary – £55,000 – £70,000 + Package

Candidate:

• BSC in relevant QS subject or suitable years of experience
• NEC knowledge
• Infrastructure background

Please apply if you are interested – please note: 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.

Job title: Junior Arboriculture Consultant

Salary: £22-28k (experience dependant)

Locations: York, UK

Type: Full Time

Experience: Min 1 years UK sector

About the role

Our client is in an exciting period of growth and is seeking a Junior Arboriculture Consultant or recent graduate who can bring their arboriculture expertise and enthusiasm to this small and innovative team which is growing in demand.

Someone with tree inspection and surveying experience in the context of both development and tree health and condition assessments. The vacancy is ideal for someone to further gain exposure, develop and hone their skills and progress in their career in Arboriculture consultancy.

There is a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects throughout the North of the United Kingdom, and you will have the opportunity to provide support to and gain experience in all aspects of private sector arboricultural consultancy.

Fieldwork is a vital component of the role, so this should be something you enjoy, and you will ideally have access to transport and hold a full UK driving license.

You will learn to provide technical arboricultural solutions in the design and build environment, designing out trees where possible. You’ll ideally be based out of our York offices, but there is scope to be based out of our client’s offices in Manchester with a hybrid working arrangement available.

• Proficient in undertaking BS 5837 Tree Survey’s producing Arboriculture Impact.
• Assessments (AIA) and Arboriculture Method Statements (AMS).
• Good knowledge of tree species and understanding of tree conditions, defects, and characteristics.
• Able to travel to sites and can work alone in varied weather conditions.
• Hold a valid level 3 qualification in Arboriculture and desirably have obtained the professional tree inspection qualification.
• Experience using tree surveying software such are Arborcad or Axiscape (desirable but not essential)
• Business finance and report writing skills- Desktop Computer skills – A basic knowledge of AutoCAD would be desirable alongside word processing, databases, spreadsheets.
• Pest identification and control.
• Protection of trees on construction sites.
• Pruning principles and techniques.

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: Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Package

Contract Rate: £380 – £420 / day Inside IR35

Location: Coleshill / Derby

My client is looking to strengthen their Engineering team with Mechanical Design Engineers. Based at their office in Coleshill combined with home working, you will produce superior quality engineering design services to allow the company to minimise risks and maximise profits on all contracts.

About the Role:

You will report directly to the Discipline Lead Engineer and the responsibilities will include:

• Produce mechanical design layouts which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be purchased, installed and commissioned effectively.
• Ensure that plant and equipment procured by the department is procured on time and to budget.
• Ensure that standard practices are utilised where ever possible.
• Monitor design costs and provide design services appropriate to the allowance available.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Produce estimates and feedback for Proposals department.
• Assist with updating procedures and processes
• Co-ordinate designs with all other disciplines internal and external to our client in order to ensure that all design elements are fully integrated.
• Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.
• Provide services which focus on customer satisfaction.
• Recognise that satisfying the customer is the key to achieving other objectives, and that customers include everyone receiving benefit from our processes, whether end users or other departments within the company.
• Ensure that design takes full regard of all health and safety requirements.
• Reduce waste to a minimum from all activities.
• Ensure that designs take account of environmental issues.

About you:

Essential:

• Have a knowledge of the principles of water and sewage treatment
• Minimum:- HNC Mechanical Engineering with appropriate experience
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts
• General knowledge of all aspects of water treatment, e.g. civil engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering and project management
• Ability to understand technical proposals.
• Knowledge of Projectwise
• Computer literacy
• Driving license

Desirable:
Mechanical engineering degree

• Chartered Engineer / working towards Chartership.
• Flexible approach to working location

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

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.

About the Client:

My client is an international multi-disciplinary consulting engineering company with over 90 years of experience in the built environment. Their expertise and capabilities cover: Buildings, Civil Structures, Highways & Transportation, Land Development, Rail, and Water & Environment.

Salary:

£45,000 – £60,000 DOE + package

Location:

Working in the Croydon office (in a flexible working model with home/office working) you will be part of a dynamic and growing multidisciplinary team of around 10 Engineers and Technicians.

What the Client Offer:

They are committed to providing flexibility for their employees and recognise the advantages to both individuals and to the Company. This means that employees can balance work with their personal commitments and interests. There are frequent organised social and sporting occasions that bring the team together in many of the relaxed built and natural environments available in the local area. You will be part of our growing Water and Utilities Team providing design expertise in collaboration with major UK companies across the country.

Job Role:

You will join an established team of MEICA Engineers, supporting multidisciplinary design schemes, to assist with the delivery of projects within the Water sector, as well as providing support to a group of highly motivated, developing Engineers and Technicians.

Projects vary in size and complexity and may involve optioneering, outline design or detailed design. The work may be directly for the water companies or via a Contractor as part of a design and construct contract.

Role will involve:

• Performing technical or professional work activities to assure delivery which meets client requirements and is in accordance with relevant standards.
• Collating plans and schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines, company quality assurance and other requirements.

• Liaising and engaging with clients and third parties as required.

• Promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability/environmental matters in all areas of your work.

About You:

• Relevant degree or experience (chartered/working towards chartership)
• Minimum of 2 years on completion of qualifications
• Working for water industry clients/ Relevant design experience
• Use of CAD / Revit and a working knowledge of BIM
• Working knowledge of BS7671

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.

About the Role:

As a result of their growing workload, my client is seeking to appoint an Electrical Engineer, or Senior Electrical Engineer, to join their Water sector team. This role as a good opportunity to join an ambitious and well-respected team who will provide you with plenty of support and opportunities for career progression. For those applying for the senior role, there will be opportunities for line management and also for mentoring more junior team members.

You will be involved in the whole project life cycle from optioneering through to detailed design and installation. You will also be involved with feasibility studies, site surveys and investigations. There are opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects including in water, wastewater, energy, infrastructure and environmental sectors.

Salary:

£45,000 – £60,000 DOE + package

Location:

Working from their Redditch office (with hybrid working allowing for a mix of home- and in-office working).

What the Client offer:

My client can offer you many benefits including a competitive benefits package, a strong culture of learning and development, and a great environment to work in. As they look to further diversify and grow their UK business you will potentially be presented with future opportunities across our diversified business lines to further your career.

About You:

You will have experience in an Electrical Engineering role, ideally with experience of the Water or related infrastructure-related sector. You will either be a Chartered Electrical Engineer or be working towards Chartership.

You will be experienced in writing technical specifications, control philosophies, schedules, reports and be familiar with collaborative reviews and designs of solutions.

You will be able to produce Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams as well as providing engineering input to collaborative design outputs, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams.

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: Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salary / Rate: £45,000 – £60,000 + Competitive package

Location: Maple Lodge / Hampton

My client is looking to strengthen their Engineering team with Mechanical Design Engineers. Based at their office in Maple Lodge combined with home working, you will produce superior quality engineering design services to allow the company to minimise risks and maximise profits on all contracts.

About the Role:

You will report directly to the Discipline Lead Engineer and the responsibilities will include:

• Produce mechanical design layouts which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be purchased, installed and commissioned effectively.
• Ensure that plant and equipment procured by the department is procured on time and to budget.
• Ensure that standard practices are utilised where ever possible.
• Monitor design costs and provide design services appropriate to the allowance available.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Produce estimates and feedback for Proposals department.
• Assist with updating procedures and processes
• Co-ordinate designs with all other disciplines internal and external to our client in order to ensure that all design elements are fully integrated.
• Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.
• Provide services which focus on customer satisfaction.
• Recognise that satisfying the customer is the key to achieving other objectives, and that customers include everyone receiving benefit from our processes, whether end users or other departments within the company.
• Ensure that design takes full regard of all health and safety requirements.
• Reduce waste to a minimum from all activities.
• Ensure that designs take account of environmental issues.

About you:

Essential:

• Have a knowledge of the principles of water and sewage treatment
• Minimum:- HNC Mechanical Engineering with appropriate experience
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts
• General knowledge of all aspects of water treatment, e.g. civil engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering and project management
• Ability to understand technical proposals.
• Knowledge of Projectwise
• Computer literacy
• Driving license

Desirable:
Mechanical engineering degree

• Chartered Engineer / working towards Chartership.
• Flexible approach to working location

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

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.

About the Role:

My client is looking to strengthen their Engineering Team with an Electrical Engineer & a Senior EICA Design Engineer.

Salary:

£45,000 – £60,000 DOE + package

Location:

Based at their office in Maple Lodge/Hampton with a mixture of hybrid working, you will prepare, develop and check electrical designs to suit contract requirements. Ensure that EICA designs are deployed effectively, economically and in accordance with all appropriate regulations and specifications to allow the company to minimise risks and maximise profits on contracts.

You will report directly to the EICA Discipline Lead and the responsibilities will include:

• Provide design solutions that meet all of the requirements the Sub-Programme Mandates.
• Produce design documents which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be purchased, installed and commissioned effectively.
• Ensure that standard designs and design practices are utilised wherever possible
• Produce outline electrical, instrumentation and control design on contracts
• Attend internal design meetings
• Liaise with other design disciplines
• Liaise with Network Operating Companies (NOC’s)
• Carry out surveys at site visits
• Review and approve/comment on sub-contractor designs
• Gain approval of designs from Clients
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests at suppliers premises and produce reports
• Ensure designs produced and those of sub-contractors meet the requirements of the specification

What the Client offer:

• A competitive salary
• Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.

About You:

• Several years’ experience in EICA design in water / process industry.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution systems including 11kV.
• Appreciation of automated control systems based on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Telemetry.
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and associated calculations
• Electrical Engineering Degree, HND/BTEC
• 17th Technical report writing skills
• Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualification

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 a leader within the railway industry, looking for a suitable candidate to join their business working on the Transpennine route upgrade.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Signalling Principal Engineer based in Manchester.

Role:

The successful candidate will provide expertise for Testing and Commissioning activity across the programme.

Key Responsibilities include but are limited to:

• Develop Testing and Commissioning strategy programme wide
• Manage engineering verification activities
• Integrate and coordinate project level T&C activity to meet key output milestones
• Conceive and plan pan-programme integration testing plan to mitigiate integration risks

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of managing Testing and Commissioning activity within a railway environment
• Knowledge of railway engineering integration across key disciplines
• Chartered Engineer or demonstrate equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience of developing technology and product strategies

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rodger 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.

Highway Design Manager

Manchester

Permanent £60,000 – £65,000

Flexible, Hybrid Working

The Role

My client has an appealing opening for a Design Manager in the vicinity of Manchester. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the delivery of designs to the appropriate standards while also playing a crucial role within the client’s team.

The individual will serve as a critical contributor to the successful implementation of the National Highways framework and will take the lead in designing and delivering not only this project but also future framework schemes.

The role will involve enhancing the client’s highway design capabilities and acquiring additional relevant experience with National Highways projects. Furthermore, you will play a strategic role within the National Highways framework, contributing to the development of our infrastructure services.

Essential

• Experience collaborating with National Highways and/or Local Authorities on significant road projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to various situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships internally and externally at all levels.
• A proactive and driven “self-starter” with a positive outlook and enthusiasm for success.
• Commercial awareness and proficiency in influencing, negotiating, and building new client relationships.
• Taking on a visible and participative role as a technical leader, responsible for the team’s technical progress and performance.
• Capable of nurturing and supporting the team through mentorship.
• Demonstrating technical independence in highway design.
• Consistently acting with reliability and integrity in all situations

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.

A Project Planner vacancy exits with this high ranking, profitable and secure main contract organisation operating in London and the Central Southern to South East region.

As Project Planner you role is to lead, improve and promote the planning function within the Construction Business to ensure bids are fully analysed for programme, methodology and risk during the pre-construction phases, together with periodic audits of live projects. To develop and maintain positive relationships internally and externally and to promote and protect the company reputation whilst remaining customer focused, in-line with company policies, procedures and values.

Additionally you will ensure that they have the best chance of winning profitable workload and that gateway governance requirements are complied with, ensuring consistently high quality, accurate and consistent production of programmes.

Your role will also ensure that the financial strategy is fully implemented and realised.

Your Planning responsibilities will include:

• To oversee programme and planning activities where allocated in the pre-construction/design phase.
• Preparation of bid documentation including method statements and site logistic plans.
• Input into the Project Execution Plans as handover document to construction team.
• Programming includes all types such as construction, procurement and design.
• Input into the project risk register.
• Advise on the programme and method implications of any value engineering options that arise.
• Input into 2nd stage works/negotiated projects from technical, programming and buildability perspectives.
• Input into risk management procedures across the Division.
• Create, own, update and communicate construction output rates and planning procedures across the Division.
• Input into preparation of prelims book updating with output rates and ratios from completed projects.
• Assess all bids for value engineering and alternatives with design and commercial teams.
• Work closely with Estimators and Surveyors in preparing cost plans and final bid prices.
• Work with supply chain to provide specialist input especially M&E.
• Audit live projects to verify progress reports as need arises.
• Mentor trainees when on secondment to procurement team including reviews.
• Prepare temporary works schemes including scaffolding, site logistics, etc. and obtain competitive quotations for inclusion in tender submissions.

In return you will be joining a renowned and successful main contract brand, a business which is prevalent in securing work in the Education and Residential sectors across London and the South East.

For more information on this opportunity and the employing company please don’t hesitate to contact us….

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 well established highways and civils contractor, are seeking a Senior QS to look after 3 frameworks in North / East London.

Company: Tier 1 main contractor working with their £300m highways division. They cover highways maintenance, street lighting, flood alleviation and marine, and other smaller civils works. Very established and financially secure. The real benefit to you is that this is a Tier 1 Contractor, where you’ll get the best training and development

Role: Senior QS managing an AQS and reporting into a Commercial Manager

Project: Working across 3 frameworks in North and East London. The works includes, Upgrade, Replace, Maintain, Repair etc for the local councils, boroughs.

Salary: £55k – £70k + package dependent on experience

Location: Based in North London with site visits to East London

If you are a Quantity Surveyor and looking for work – please contact me on st@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.

General Foreman

Thames Valley

Permanent – £40,000-£50,000

My client is looking for General Foreman’s to join their team to work on projects across the Thames Valley Patch, in particular the following sites;

Cirencester, Cricklade, Chipping Norton, Bourton on water, Kingston Bagpuize.

The role is to proactively lead and effectively coordinate construction phase activities within the Project Teams promoting health, safety, environmental and construction best practice across the framework programme to demonstrating exemplary standards and leadership throughout the sector.

They work closely with their customers and supply chain partners to receive outstanding results They have committed to working collaboratively with Thames Water, valued strategic suppliers and other stakeholders to embed MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) to realise leading safety, health and wellbeing, quality, customer service, sustainability and efficiency performance improvements.

What you will be doing:

• Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security.
• In conjunction with the site management team, manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with the Company processes and commercial best practice.
• Ensure the site fulfils all obligations for external compliance audit.
• Ensure Permit to Work systems, Inductions and Briefings are correctly carried out.
• Plan and co-ordinate the operational delivery of the project as required.
• Oversee the day-to-day construction processes and ensure co-ordination within the site team, client, and contractors.
• Attend meetings with and maintain necessary regular contact with clients and stakeholders.

What you need:

• Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor working on water or major highways schemes.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations as well as a comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Adopt a proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project – promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name.
• Dependent on the project or section of work being supervised: specialist knowledge may at times be desirable or essential
• CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day).
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work (4 day).
• Experienced in IT Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

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.

Drainage Engineer

Croydon

Permanent – £35,000-£50,000 (depending on level of experience)

Flexible, hybrid and remote working

The Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer to create forward-thinking, environmentally friendly, and smart plans for designated projects.

As a rapidly expanding consultancy, they are in search of a skilled Engineer to join their team and advance their professional journey. The chosen candidate will have the chance to work with leading Tier One Contractor, contributing to structural engineering solutions and participating in business development endeavours.

Responsibilities of The Role

• Collaborate with the team to offer specialised knowledge in drainage, highways designs, and other relevant projects as needed.

• Provide technical expertise to both colleagues and clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.

• Conduct Design Risk Assessments and actively participate in project hazard workshop reviews to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Work closely with design coordination/management functions and engage with other design disciplines for seamless project integration.

• Ensure efficient and integrated structural solutions by liaising with clients and the design team. Maintain proactive communication with all team members, attend meetings, and keep accurate notes of discussions.

• Share expertise with the team to foster development. Continuously update skills and technical knowledge through CPD (Continuing Professional Development) activities. Meet all professional CPD requirements annually.

• Contribute to civil engineering tendering processes by evaluating clients ITTs thoroughly, formulate civil design strategies, identify project risks and opportunities, engage with sub-consultants and suppliers, and coordinate tender deliverables.

Requirements of The Role

• Possess a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status or actively pursuing it.
• Demonstrated extensive experience of at least 5 years, focusing on projects where drainage/highways were integral to the design.
• Competent in using relevant software packages.
• Previous work experience in the civil design domain, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Track record of success in work winning, including identifying and mitigating risks.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Clean Driving Licence.
• Possess an adaptable and flexible working style, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Ability to confidently present ideas, opinions, and solutions.
• Capable of representing the company professionally during site visits/surveys, even during unsociable hours.
• Experience in infrastructure projects, with a preference for rail or power sectors.

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 Role: Mechanical Supervisor

Salary / Rate: £45,000 – £50,000 + Competitive benefits package

Location: Hampshire / West Sussex

As a Mechanical Site Supervisor, you will assist 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, covering the Southern Water Framework.

About the Role:

• Ensure that all relevant health and safety documents are correctly recorded.
• Check that all relevant documents adequately describe the work to be carried out.
• Supervise work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with method statements and work Instructions from the project manager.
• Record the progress of works on record drawings or other suitable means when required.
• Inspect and record incoming materials and their documentation when required.
• Record the location of materials within the works where traceability is required.
• Record all non-conformance and improvement opportunities and agree action with the person in charge of the works.
• Recognise the health and safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensure safe working environments for all.
• Actively support the Site Manager to maintain and enforce safety standards as required by statute and in accordance with the companies Safety Policies.

About you:

They are looking for passion, strong leadership and a commitment for delivering excellence. 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 mechanical engineering, CSCS and SSSTS backed up with sound knowledge of Health, Safety procedures in addition to be able to read mechanical drawings 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.

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

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 Engineer

Salary / Rate: £45,000 – £50,000 + competitive package

Location: Hampshire / West Sussex

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

About the Role:

As Commissioning Engineer you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on projects and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with statutory, industry wide, company processes, systems, procedures and specifications.

You will:

• Update the Commissioning Plan execute commissioning in accordance with the plan.
• Prepare and maintain the commissioning programme and execute activities in accordance with the programme.
• Ensure application, along with all relevant information for Safe Control of Operations (SCOs) is made with adequate notice.
• Ensure compliance is maintained for all company related site activities.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests and ensure all issues identified are adequately closed out.
• Perform and document all inspections, testing and commissioning as required.
• Invite the SW Asset Integrator and Operations to testing and demonstrations as required
• Ensure the Asset Integration Manual is kept updated at all times.
• Carry out plant labelling to SW specifications.
• Provide all necessary information to the Technical Author for the preparation of the O&M Manual
• Collection of asset data
• Close out actions on the COM 4010 as required.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors as required.
• Organise and chair commissioning meetings. Prepare and distribute minutes.
• Prepare/review risk assessments and method statements as required.
• Communicate any delays or issues to the Commissioning Manager and Construction Manager
• Reviewing, updating and marking up of documentation to as-built/as-commissioned status.
• Keep accurate records of all key commissioning activities.
• 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.
• Commission and test telemetry systems.
• Will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

About you:

We are looking for passion and a willingness to deliver excellence excellence. If you have experience of safe and successful commissioning of complex process and MEICA water and wastewater projects then I want to hear from you! Obviously, you’ll have the usual good stuff such as an engineering qualification backed up by sound knowledge and experience of Process control systems and strategies, electrical and instrumentation systems as well as experience of working within a certified quality management system. If you can bring your positive, “can do” approach and can work effectively as part of a team, then be sure to apply.

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

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: Water Field Technician

JOB LOCATION: Home/ Field Based

JOB PURPOSE: To provide field support to the water asset team.

SALARY: £27,858 + company van + fuel card (extra earning potential through a standby rota)

LOCATION: South East, UK

Responsibilities

• Act as the escalation point to liaise with developers/customers and contractors. Engage with site stakeholders where possible during both planned and unplanned incidents.
• Ensure that the quality and integrity of the network are maintained as part of a structured audit strategy.
• When on the customer site through diagnostics or observation, ensure compliance with relevant legislation surrounding the activity.
• Ensure that all assets comply with the technical and regulatory standards.
• Any other duties as required by the manager.
• Undertake Regulatory Drinking Water Quality samples in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard.
• To attend site meetings as and when required.
• Complete internal and external pressure and flow readings.
• To undertake Meter readings.
• Any other tasks required by the line manager.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

-Customer service experience.

-Driving license.

Desirable:

-National Water Hygiene.

-Confined spaces.

-SHEA Water.

-CSCS.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

-Experience working on development sites.

-Water Industry knowledge.

-Knowledge of relevant health and safety standards and policies.

Desirable:

-Utility experience.

-Water sampling.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

Essential:

-Positive and proactive attitude.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

-Ability to use Microsoft Office programs or equivalent.

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: Water Field Technician

JOB LOCATION: Home/ Field Based

JOB PURPOSE: To provide field support to the water asset team.

SALARY: £27,858 + company van + fuel card (extra earning potential through a standby rota)

LOCATION: York, UK

Responsibilities

• Act as the escalation point to liaise with developers/customers and contractors. Engage with site stakeholders where possible during both planned and unplanned incidents.
• Ensure that the quality and integrity of the network are maintained as part of a structured audit strategy.
• When on the customer site through diagnostics or observation, ensure compliance with relevant legislation surrounding the activity.
• Ensure that all assets comply with the technical and regulatory standards.
• Any other duties as required by the manager.
• Undertake Regulatory Drinking Water Quality samples in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard.
• To attend site meetings as and when required.
• Complete internal and external pressure and flow readings.
• To undertake Meter readings.
• Any other tasks required by the line manager.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

-Customer service experience.

-Driving license.

Desirable:

-National Water Hygiene.

-Confined spaces.

-SHEA Water.

-CSCS.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

-Experience working on development sites.

-Water Industry knowledge.

-Knowledge of relevant health and safety standards and policies.

Desirable:

-Utility experience.

-Water sampling.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

Essential:

-Positive and proactive attitude.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

-Ability to use Microsoft Office programs or equivalent.

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 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Glasgow

HYBRID WORKING

Job Details

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

In recent years, the company has undergone substantial growth, primarily focusing on the rail design sector. This presents an excellent chance to become part of a steadily expanding organization. The preferred candidate should possess 4 – 6 years of design experience, making them an ideal fit for the role.

This position would serve as a valuable addition to their geotechnical team, offering the opportunity for someone to assume significant responsibilities and progress alongside the company. Our client is open to considering applicants from Engineer to Principal level, demonstrating their willingness to be flexible on the starting grade.

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

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide support to junior engineers within the team.
• Help in managing the workload of the team to ensure quality delivery of work.
• Identify the key geotechnical risks that could affect our projects and propose appropriate management measures.
• Undertake concept & detailed design.
• Prepare technical reports (e.g., Ground Investigation and Geotechnical Design reports).
• Manage the commercial side of the project to ensure achieving a good balance between technical excellence and project profitability.
• Prepare fee proposals and help the company to win work and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Able to communicate design via clear and well-presented drawings and sketches.
• The ability to learn and expand his/her knowledge.

Essentials

• Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent degree
• Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or equivalent; or on route to sitting professional review
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes and associated industry and group standards
• Valid UK driving license

Desirables

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

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

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

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 name within the UK Rivers & Coastal and Flood Risk Management sectors. They are currently seeking to appoint Civil Engineers at Senior and Principal grade to their teams across the UK.

Our client has offices across the whole of the UK and they are able to offer flexible hybrid working. Their office locations include: Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, London, Wrexham

Responsibilities

• Leading the management of local scour and flood management schemes
• Supporting our discipline in larger projects – from feasibility stage through to construction support.
• Design of hard and soft riverine structures including coordination of geotechnical, environmental and permitting teams.
• You’ll provide technical support and leadership to project teams delivering schemes across the UK and occasionally abroad – ranging from small but locally important scour project to large multidisciplinary projects.
• The role provides fantastic opportunities for professional development for a chartered or near chartered engineer to work with our highly experienced team. We are considering a range of positions from Engineer to Principal level.

Your Team

• We are a diverse team with a varied and exciting workload across the UK and Internationally including Flood Defence, Coastal, Geomorphology, and Hydraulic Modelling.
• We have a large portfolio of river management and scour management projects – working with natural processes to protect important infrastructure and reduce flood risk.

About You

• Gained or near Chartered Civil Engineer status with experience in the delivery of project relating to Flood Risk or Scour Design.
• Experience in design in the river environment, with a passion for balancing hard and soft techniques to achieve safe and sustainable schemes.
• Experience of working with and for Network Rail and their associated design requirements.
• Knowledge of the UK Flood Management Industry, including environmental permitting and engagement with the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation, Natural England and Highways England.

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 Engineer

Thames Valley

Permanent – £40,000-£45,000

My client is looking to bring on board Site Engineers to support them on projects across the Thames Valley Patch.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the technical viability of the project works, (or part of the project works). Participate in the health and safety, quality, environmental and commercial management of the project.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining excellent and effective working relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing the client’s Construction Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Implementing the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Supporting initiatives to deliver ongoing continuous improvement;
• Line management responsibilities, including the undertaking of annual appraisal and development for junior members of staff;
• Ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

What we will need from you

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience;
• Degree (or similar equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (essential);
• Appropriate CSCS Card;
• Comprehensive experience as a Site Engineer working for a main contractor.

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 Agent / Manager (Water Sector)

£42,000-£55,000

Thames Valley Region – Sites include: Overtown, Stamford, Kingston Bagpuize

My client has multiple vacancies available to work on the Thames Water framework delivering on clean and wastewater projects.

The role will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion – achieving acceptable financial outcomes whilst adhering to the quality, safety and environmental policies.

You will report to either the Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

What you will be doing:

* Resource allocation and management of Site staff.

* Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.

* Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.

* Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.

* Management of projects/contracts.

* Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.

* Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.

* Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Requirements:

* Civil Engineering/Construction management degree

* Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.

* Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects.

* Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.

* CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

* Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.

Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirement.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary

* Car allowance

* 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

* Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

* Life Assurance

* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

* Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)

* Dental Insurance

* Travel insurance

* Bike to work scheme

* Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

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.

Civil Rail Design Engineer

Glasgow

£35,000 -£45,000 (depending on level of experience) + Annual Tax-Free Bonus

The Role

My client is in search capable and self-motivated individual who are eager to join my client’s thriving business and become a part of our future accomplishments. In this instance they are seeking a Civil Engineer who holds a degree qualification and has prior experience in the rail industry, particularly within a design consultancy setting. The role involves collaborating with civils teams and requires expertise in various areas, including:

• Foundation design
• Slope stability
• Retaining walls design
• Working platforms
• Design of formwork
• Culvert designs.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong technical background and proficiency in using:

• AutoCAD
• Slope/W (or a similar tool)
• Strand 7.

Additionally, familiarity with Eurocodes, CDM regulations, and British Standards is essential.

Responsibilities of The Role

• Perform both conceptual and detailed design tasks.
• Respond promptly to evolving project needs.
• Effectively communicate ideas through clear and well-crafted drawings.
• Work efficiently to meet challenging time constraints.
• Conduct thorough technical reviews of designs.

Requirements of The Role

• Degree qualified in civil engineering
• Working towards membership of ICE
• Clean driving licence.

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.

Technical Services Manager

The Technical Services Manager is a support role to the construction team. Working with the Project Director & Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful procurement (advice), design, co-ordination and commissioning of the services packages through the pre-construction, construction and hand over phases ensuring these are delivered to agreed budget, time and required quality standards.

What you will be doing

Tendering / Estimating

• Review subcontractor tender list.
• Attend the site visit with the estimator / tender team.
• Review employers requirements (ER’s).
• Review bids returned and provide commentary.
• Write a bespoke technical services narrative for the bid document.
• Prepare for and attend tender interviews as part of the project team.

Pre-Construction

• Attend MEP pre order placement interview (POPI Chaired by PM).
• Gap analysis between tender & construction issue information.
• Validations.
• Issue of technical submissions & samples for professional team approval.
• Review & comment on working drawings.
• Undertake factory visits.
• Verify / validate contractor design portions (CDP).
• Integration with other trades.
• Provide build-ability and programme advice.
• Ceiling void layout.
• Reflected ceiling plan co-ordination.
• Ensure compliance with the building guide.
• Review of RAMS pertinent to specialist activities (black building testing).
• Commissioning sequencing etc. day to day works RAMS to be reviewed by the PM.
• Ensure contractual environmental accreditations are achieved.

Construction

• Agree / submit MEP benchmarks / Samples.
• Undertake technical co-ordination of MEP installations (via design / drawing review and services meetings).
• Systems Co-ordination.
• Chair & minute weekly / regular services meetings (PM in attendance).
• Verification of installation compliance with specification.
• Installations quality monitoring.
• Review reflected ceiling plans (with PM).
• Review / advise impact of client change (with PM).
• Provision of early composite commissioning programme.
• Review & comment programme updates (with PM).
• Static testing (agree protocol with PM).
• Void closures & inspections (with PM).
• Snagging.

Commissioning / Close Out

• Review commissioning test packs.
• Review of specific commissioning RAMS.
• Record information compliance.
• Commissioning demonstrations.
• Overseeing & updating of commissioning programme.
• Client training.
• Completion / handover documentation.
• Comment / review of sub-contractor M&E O+M Manuals, issue to professional team.
• Creating MEP definitive snagging list & clearance of same.

Post-Handover Support / Aftercare

• Support during 12 months warranty period.
• Seasonal commissioning.
• Aftercare management.
• Record information updates for additional works.

Staffing

• Directly supervises Assistant TSM’s, Construction Managers.

What we will need from you

• Proven ability to manage client & consultant expectations (Essential).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in both a team environment and alone (Essential).
• Able to communicate coherently & direct key supply chain partners (Essential).
• Ability to problem solve using a flexible/ pragmatic approach (Essential).
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships (Essential).
• Ability to demonstrate key project processes such as design principles, management, construction processes, procurement & tendering (Essential).
• Strong organisational skills with ability to multi task (Essential).
• Ability to adapt and manage change (Essential).
• PASMA (desirable).
• From a mechanical / electrical trade / consulting background (Essential).
• Mechanical / Electrical qualification – ideally degree qualified.
• First Aid Qualified (Essential).
• Member of CIBSE (Desirable).
• CSCS Card Holder (Essential).
• SMSTS (Essential).
• Asbestos Awareness (Essential).
• Experience of using Microsoft Project / Asta Software (Essential).
• Relevant experience working in a contractor / consultant based background (Essential).
• Hold a valid 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.

Job Summary

The Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial element of a suite of projects, involvement in tenders, together with holding a wider interest in the overall commercial performance of the business, maximising profitability, protecting the company’s legal and contractual obligations and leading on all financial and commercial issues. To provide support to the commercial director and the board of directors in identifying and managing risk with all relevant migration measures, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting at all times. To aspire to the highest standards of Commercial leadership and behaviours, acting decisively and promptly to achieve the best outcomes for the company. To maintain, promote and retain strong relationships with external parties providing mutual benefits and promoting teamwork and co-operation across all departments. To understand and adhere to the company commercial systems and procedures, as well as the companies SHEQ policy/strategy. Managing others to ensure their roles and responsibilities are adhered to and the individuals are developed and managed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance and achievement of project, procedures, personal targets and initiatives.
• Promote a sense of Teamwork with your Operational equivalent (Ops Director).
• Consistently promote the company values treating client relationships as our most valuable asset.
• Manage commercial activities for Glencar Construction Limited and take overall responsibility of all commercial activities on site and ensure project targets are achieved.
• Actively develop and strengthen relationships with clients, supply chain and their teams to maximise team and business goals.
• Provide leadership to ensure the project teams.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted targets, maintaining a high level of commercial and financial control.
• Resolve disputes and legal matters in a timely manner.
• Ensure that capital employed, WIP and overvalue targets are maximised.
• Ensure that Forecast/CVR reports are accurately completed to reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.
• Develop, motivate and retain surveying staff within operating team, including recruitment.
• Promote ideas and add value to each project team to maximise project results.
• Provide commercial & technical support and advice to Operations / Commercial Director.
• Monitoring the timing and completeness of subcontract orders.
• Take ownership of key project goals.
• Oversee the complete procurement process, ensuring company systems and procedures are followed and robust orders placed once suitable tender process undertaken.

• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Glencar Construction business to provide exceptional support
• To work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set
• To co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and other’s health and safety at all times
• Any other duties consistent with the role of Commercial Director as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative.
• Experience in commercial manager position/managing teams.
• Valid driving licence.

Proven experience of

• Proven track record in a Commercial Management/leadership role being successfully undertaken historically.
• Wide experience in a relevant Main Contracting Senior Commercial Role.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• A detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions, including JCT/NEC.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation and construction industry.
• A full successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects.
• Delivering projects.
• 15 years of working experience in the construction industry.
• Managing and developing commercial teams.
• Efficient use of resources.
• Dealing with a variety of forms of construction such as Concrete Frame, Steel Frame etc.
• Effective use of resources.
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure.
• Man management.
• A high level of organisation and achieving deadlines.
• Reporting on a number of simultaneous projects.
• Maintaining technical knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrable understanding of cash management.
• Understanding of contract law.
• Feedback new and effective systems and controls into the business.
• A demonstrable track record of people management.
• Promoting change and initiatives and assisting in its implementation in the business.
• Demonstrable experience in line management and developing junior team members.
• Excellent verbal communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent negotiation/influencing skills.

Desirable

• Good level of experience in dispute resolution and contract administration.
• Ability to lead issues outside own discipline where required.
• Ability to remain positive and focused at all times.
• MCIOB or RICS.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Good level of education to include 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, A Levels.
• Construction related degree.

Competencies

You will be able to:

• Recognise your own strengths and limitations, play to your strengths and use strategies to minimise the impact of your limitations.
• Reflect regularly on your own experiences and performance, and constantly seek to improve.
• Model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation.
• Consider the impact of your own actions on others.
• Respond positively and with resilience to setbacks.
• Understand people’s needs and motivations and adapt your personal style accordingly.
• Recognise when there are conflicts, acknowledge the feelings and views of all parties, and redirect people’s energy towards a common goal.
• Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary.
• State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations.
• Share, and encourage others to share, information and knowledge.
• Recognise the importance of relationships and build these across the organisation.
• Understand and address stakeholders’ needs.
• Articulate a vision that generates excitement, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Inspire trust and commitment from others.
• Identify your customers’ needs and expectations and strive to deliver them.
• Initiate systems to gather information and manage knowledge effectively, efficiently and ethically
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to current and future work.
• Generate and recognise imaginative and innovative solutions.
• Understand the impact of current decisions on longer-term objectives.
• Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives.
• Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding.
• Constructively challenge the status quo and seek better alternatives.
• Anticipate risks and make provision to mitigate against possible consequences.
• Recognise changes in circumstances promptly and adjust plans and activities accordingly.
• Take personal responsibility for making things happen.
• Find practical ways to overcome barriers.
• Manage multiple demands without losing focus or energy.
• Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself and others.
• Balance multiple priorities and build consensus on the way forward.
• Make and implement difficult and / or unpopular decisions.
• Encourage and support an empowered decision-making culture.
• Show integrity, fairness and consistency in decision-making.
• Encourage and support others to make the best use of their abilities.
• Clearly agree what is expected of others and hold them to account.
• Monitor the quality of work and take appropriate corrective action, where necessary.

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 – Kingston

Advance TRS Construction are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a £40M new build public sector Education contract in Kingston, Surrey. As a Project Quantity Surveyor this individual will be responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the Project Team to control all commercial contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present figures for adjudications
• Prepare, monitor and oversee subcontract procurement, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
• Provide accurate turnover forecasts for inclusion within business unit Forward Order Book document on a monthly basis
• Overall project financial control
• Look for opportunities to batch up works where possible and gain economies of scale benefits
• Ensure that off-site, modern methods of construction options are investigated and pursued wherever possible for all projects as early in the process as possible to maximise any available benefits

Please call James Hewetson on 07878115977 for further information

Skills & Experience:

• Relevant trade / technical / degree qualified – MRICS preferred
• Public Sector framework contracting on behalf of a main contract building business
• Experience of managing and running commercial aspects of a project
• Previous management of commercial staff with proven record of target setting, measuring objectives and managing performance
• Must be able to adapt their management style to suit different individuals and situations
• Able to communicate clear expectations of performance and behaviour and act quickly to resolve issues.
• Must take an active interest in developing others by providing opportunities for others to reach their full potential
• Must be able to run effective and productive meetings.

The role will suit an individual who has been working as a Project Quantity Surveyor and who wishes to progress their career in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

In return for your skills and experience you will be joining a Tier One main contract organisation, a family run and owned business who have been extremely successful in securing workload from lucrative public sector frameworks. You will join a business who focus on sectors where they have core and proven strengths as demonstrated by their track record, priding themselves on their level of repeat business contracts.

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

An experienced main contractor has an exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience to join their team in London. The projects will be industrial new build up to 50M. The role will be based in South London.

This is a well-known experienced contractor, having worked across a variety of sectors. The team brings decades of experience to working in all their specialised sectors. Their services provide a range of various project sizes from small to large in the building industry.

The Quantity Surveyor that they hire will have the opportunity to work and have career progression through their different sectors.

The Quantity Surveyor position:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have to be fast learning, have the ability to work at a fast pace and be able to adapt to a forward-thinking, dynamic team.

You will be the ideal Quantity Surveyor, for the role, if you live locally, are looking for a new challenge and have the relevant experience.

Requirements for this Quantity Surveyor position:

• Previous minimum 5 years construction experience, as a Quantity Surveyor
• Relevant qualification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Package on offer for this Quantity Surveyor position:

• Up to £75k DOE
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension

Please email your CV to jhe@advance-trs or call 07878115977.

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 main contractor based in London is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience to support their growing construction team on residential projects.

Their team is bringing decades of experience to working in all their specialised sectors.

Their services provide a range of various project sizes from small to large- The Quantity Surveyor that they hire will have the opportunity to work and have career progression through their different sectors.

The Quantity Surveyor position:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have to be a fast learning and be able to work at a fast pace and be able adapt to a forward-thinking dynamic team.

You will be the ideal Quantity Surveyor for the role if you live locally, are looking for a new challenge and have the relevant experience.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor position:

• Previous Quantity Surveyor experience at a main contractor
• Residential new build experience
• Demonstratable experience of being commercial lead on projects
• Able to get involved in Pre-Construction and take projects to completion
• Ideally QS degree qualified

Package on offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

• Up to £75K
• Available relevant training
• Competitive pension

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 | London

An experienced main contractor has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience to join their team in London. The projects will be industrial new build up to 50M. The role will be based in South London.

This is a well-known experienced contractor, having worked across a variety of sectors. The team brings decades of experience to working in all their specialised sectors. Their services provide a range of various project sizes from small to large in the building industry.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor that they hire will have the opportunity to work and have career progression through their different sectors.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have to be fast learning, have the ability to work at a fast pace and be able to adapt to a forward-thinking, dynamic team.

You will be the ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor, for the role, if you live locally, are looking for a new challenge and have the relevant experience.

Requirements for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

• Previous minimum 5 years construction experience, as a Quantity Surveyor
• Relevant qualification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Package on offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

• Up to £90k DOE
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension

Please email your CV to jhe@advance-trs or call 07878115977.

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 | London

This main contractor based in London is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience to support their growing construction team on residential projects.

Their team is bringing decades of experience to working in all their specialised sectors.

Their services provide a range of various project sizes from small to large- The Senior Quantity Surveyor that they hire will have the opportunity to work and have career progression through their different sectors.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have to be a fast learning and be able to work at a fast pace and be able adapt to a forward-thinking dynamic team.

You will be the ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor for the role if you live locally, are looking for a new challenge and have the relevant experience.

Requirements for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

• Previous Senior Quantity Surveyor experience at a main contractor
• Residential new build experience
• Demonstratable experience of being commercial lead on projects
• Able to get involved in Pre-Construction and take projects to completion
• Ideally QS degree qualified

Package on offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position:

• Up to £90K
• Available relevant training
• Competitive pension

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 new opportunity to join a large multi-functional consultacy, where you will be responsible for the delivery of infrastructure projects within the rail inudstry. You will also be heavily involved in regular communication with clients and other key stakeholders. Due to the nature of the work, you must be able to be very adaptable and enjoy a fast pace environment.

Responsibilities:

* Managing and assisting the delivery of several Railway Risk Assessment Projects simultaneously.
* Assisting the Project Manager in the maintaining programme control over projects to deliver to time, cost and quality in a safe manner and report on programme progress.
* Liaising with clients and stakeholders.
* Working with our various internal teams, to ensure consistent and timely delivery of projects.
* Following our internal process for delivery, quality and budget management.
* Collating, formatting and distributing information to support programme requirements
* Reporting on the progress of projects, and raising any risks or issues to the Senior Management Team

Qualifications/Experience:
Essential:
* Experience within a project management environment
* Experience with managing stakeholders and clients

Preferable
* Experience with Risk Assessments
* Experience in a consultancy environment with good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.

APPLY NOW or contact Sam Blair 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.