Job Title: Senior Civil Design Engineer

Grade: Senior Grade

Location: Motherwell, Scotland, UK

Salary: £35-55k (experience dependant)

Working station: Hybrid (successful candidates would be expected to be in the office on a regular basis).

Our client is a new, independent utilities infrastructure business, formed from one of the utilities divisions of leading infrastructure services companies. Our client designs, builds and maintains the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.

Our client is proud to work in partnership with their clients, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Powergrid and Scottish Power.

The Role:

Our clients Design team is recruiting for Senior Civil Engineers with an interest in Water/Waste water Engineering to work in our dedicated Design and Construct (D&C) teams currently delivering an expanding workload for our clients on a number of D&C frameworks throughout the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on a wide variety of projects covering all aspects of Waste water and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through detailed design to construction.

The position will be based in our Eurocentral office and will involve a mixture of hybrid working. You will have the opportunity to work on both challenging and exciting projects of a technical nature designing excellent services and solutions for our wide client base by assisting the team in all relevant projects and activities to meet objectives and needs. Working as part of a team, you will acquire a portfolio of technical knowledge and transferable skills that will give you a wide choice of careers options.

Responsibilities:

-Ensure that health and safety in design development is at the forefront of our work

-Develop designs in accordance with the Client’s requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective solutions

-Undertake supervision of junior design team members to help ensure timely project delivery is achieved within budget and in accordance with the specification

-Assist in the professional development of project team members

-Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project resources and finances

-Prepare and check of feasibility studies, appraisal / assessment reports and other written documents

-Development of engineering solutions and presentation of engineering options

-Comply with the requirements of the companies Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations

-Produce and check design concepts, calculations, design details, drawings specifications and other technical documents

Qualifications:

-Degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) Individuals with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have the relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.

Skills & Experience:

-Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages

-Demonstrable experience in Water / Waste water Engineering preferable but not essential

-Experience of working in the Design & Construct environment with partnering contractors to deliver the successful implementation of engineering solutions

-Previous experience in a technical engineering lead role on projects

-Good communication skills dealing with clients, project partners, supply chain, elected representatives and the public

-Client focused approach to service delivery

-Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets

-Full Driving Licence

Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. Our client recognises that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

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

Fancy a move to the sunny South Coast?

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

As the selected Architectural Technician or Architectural Technologist, you would be working alongside a talented team of architects and designers to deliver highly accurate working, detailed and construction drawings.

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

  • Degree in Architectural Technology or Architecture (or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a similar role, for an architectural practice in the UK
  • An excellent understanding of current UK building regulations
  • Experience using CAD software, e.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks or Revit
  • Experience working on large scale projects within the residential or commercial sectors would be an advantage

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

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual looking to further their career in marketing.

This role is very varied and will range from running company socials to client events, creating fresh and fun social media content, relevant to our audience, to data analytics and reporting.

We are a growing SME based in central Guildford with a second office in Port Solent and opening a third office in London this autumn.

As we grow, our business is requiring more investment in our overall brand strategy, internal employee engagement, client-based marketing consultancy, digital optimisation and attracting new staff to join the business.

The ideal candidate will be confident in developing new marketing tactics to deliver business and marketing objectives and delivering agreed marketing activities in line with the corporate brand and marketing strategy to attract, convert and retain candidates, clients and staff.

Organisation is key! As a fast-moving company with a lot of projects running at the same time, we need someone who is well organised and can effectively prioritise a flexible workload.

You will be reporting to the Marketing and Development Director (who works remotely) but will also need to build strong relationships with the whole team to be effective in your role. The role will be based in our Guildford Head Office.

Key tasks will include;

  • Identify opportunities and develop new marketing tactics to deliver business and marketing objectives and in response to the market
  • Implement agreed marketing activities in line with the corporate brand and marketing strategy to attract, convert and retain candidates, clients and staff.
  • Work with the Marketing & Development Director and Talent Acquisition Team to inspire heightened employee engagement through internal communications, effective internal events and campaigns.
  • Increase efficiency and consistency in marketing and communications across the brand.
  • Monitor and report on marketing activity effectiveness and make suggestions/adjustments to drive maximum return on investment.
  • Create and deliver innovative and effective video, images and copy creative content for social media, print publications and our website.

Required skills;

  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good organisation and planning skills.
  • the ability to think strategically
  • copywriting and design skills in order to produce marketing materials for both print and online
  • creativity
  • analytical skills to evaluate marketing campaigns
  • drive and self-motivation
  • a flexible approach to work
  • the ability to work well under pressure
  • teamwork and the ability to foster good working relationships
  • influencing and negotiation skills
  • skills in IT and social media

Desirable skills;

  • Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro)

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

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

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

Each summer we take staff from all our offices for a day out of the business for our Summer Conference. The company also invite all staff to a Christmas Party every December for an all-expenses paid meal, drinks and live entertainment.
We offer a private company pension scheme and match employee contributions up to 3%, a premium-free Group Private Medical Insurance plan, cover by the our Group Life Assurance Policy (a lump sum of 3 x Gross Basic Salary to a nominated beneficiary on the death of an employee).

We run a series of incentives just for the Business Services team, each non-sales employee works with their line manager to agree on a set of objectives to achieve an annual performance-based bonus. Each quarter a non-sales employee is selected to join the sales 100% lunch as non-sales Employee of the Quarter and each year there is also an opportunity for non-sales employees to join the 100% club on the annual overseas trip.

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 Manager – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Hope Valley

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

I am looking for a Site Manager with a good rail background, to deliver engineering technical excellence for a large rail project based in Northern England.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a rail aspect. This role would suit a site manager. The work is looking after rock netting and soil work.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential requirements:

  • rail engineering background
  • Civil experience
  • Will need to have current or past site management experience

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on large projects

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

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

We are recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a regional contracting business with projects based in Surrey.

As Project QS you will be joining a contractor who draw on 40-year’s experience in construction, A company with a proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the highest quality within the residential contracting sector.

You will be commercially leading an initial £3M valued new build residential apartment scheme in Surrey working on a Design & Build form of contract.

Project Quantity Surveyor role:

  • You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
  • You’ll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.

Your profile:

  • You will have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience/memberships
  • You should have construction industry experience with a main contractor in a similar senior role
  • You will be conversant with all form of JCT contract, especially Design & Build.

If you are keen to target a role within a tight knit, collaborative and successful team, want to work in the local Surrey region and are keen to prove your commercial capabilities in a multi site environment, this is an exciting challenge for you.

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

Do you have experience of stakeholder engagement and communications?

Are you looking to develop your career within an exciting environmental company?

Our client is looking for a communications and engagement professional to manage and deliver work with their clients, their stakeholders and local communities. You will report to our clients’ national Stakeholder Engagement Lead and will co-ordinate the delivery and help directly deliver their stakeholder engagement work supporting their clients nationally.

The job will involve

  • Building positive working relationships with key stakeholders such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Internal Drainage Boards and Water Companies.
  • Working with communities at risk of flooding and coastal change to communicate technical messages and build consensus on scheme and design options.
  • Developing communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for high profile flood and coastal schemes including: stakeholder engagement analysis; event planning for public facing activities, content creation for public facing materials, public affairs activities, workshop facilitation and support, consultation drafting, media monitoring amongst others.
  • Supporting internal Project Managers with advice, specific activities and training to enable them to deliver projects effectively.

Location

This role will be based in either our clients’ Haywards Heath or Portsmouth offices, depending on the preference of the selected candidate. The role will be working with our clients’ stakeholders across the South East region. The role is predominantly office or home based with occasional visits to clients in the South East region.

Our client supports agile working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that they work.

Qualifications and experience

An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate considerable experience working with a range of stakeholders, a good understanding of broader communications and public affairs, alongside a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different flood and coastal management organisations. Applicants should have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Our client is looking for a candidate who is:

  • a motivated self-starter.
  • personable and approachable.
  • in possession of excellent communication skills.
  • able to organise others.
  • good at negotiating shared outcomes.

Core skills required:

  • Project management.
  • Stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Development and application of communications and engagement plans.
  • An aptitude for communicating complicated technical information to non-specialist audiences.
  • Experience applying a broad spectrum of engagement techniques and tools.
  • Experience delivering shared outcomes through infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working with local communities.

The following skills would be desirable:

  • Experience of working on flood and coastal erosion risk management projects.
  • An understanding of flood and coastal funding arrangements.
  • An appreciation of flood and coast technical work including flood modelling, options appraisal and detailed design and delivery.
  • Experience of applying inclusive approaches to stakeholder and community engagement work.
  • Experience of working with flood and coastal stakeholders, such as the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Water Companies and Internal Drainage Boards.

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 Hydrologist/ Flood Risk Management Specialist

Location: London, Bristol, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne, Reading, Shrewsbury, Glasgow

Salary: Circa £40k – 50k (experience dependant).

Job type: Perm

Workstation: Flexible depending on experience.

Overview / Responsibilities

Are you looking to take your career in hydrology and flood risk management to the next level? Are you passionate about applying your skills to developing solutions for water environment challenges for complex and high-profile projects? Due to sustained strong growth in our clients Water Management business, they are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious individual with skills in hydrology and/or flood risk management to develop our capability further.

You will have a proven track record of technical project delivery in one or more of the following areas:

  • High flows assessment and flood frequency analysis
  • Low flows assessment
  • Hydraulic modelling
  • Preparation of flood risk assessments for new developments and infrastructure
  • Sustainable Drainage Systems and drainage impact assessment for new developments and infrastructure
  • You will also either have some experience of managing projects, or the desire to develop skills in this area.

Our client

Our client is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

Our clients Water Management team works across a wide spectrum of services covering hydrology and hydraulics, water resources, water quality, hydro ecology, and hydrogeology. Through our clients’ projects provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to a diverse range of water-related projects, but the focus of your work is likely to be in support of projects in the following areas:

  • Flood risk and drainage impact assessment for major infrastructure, including urban master planning, power, transportation, and minerals developments
  • Flood frequency analysis and modelling to support flood mitigation and drainage design
  • Low flows analysis and modelling to support water resources planning, hydro ecology, and river restoration projects

Your work will be varied and challenging and will include the following:

  • Managing small projects, and tasking managing discrete tasks within larger projects, including coordinating inputs from others
  • Coordinating and carrying out field surveys
  • Leading on data analysis and modelling tasks, supported by guidance from a senior expert
  • Being the lead author of technical reports and presentations, supported by technical review from a senior expert
  • Leading the development of proposals for small projects, or contributing to proposals for larger projects

Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated, numerate individual a strong interest in hydrology and flood risk management. This post will suit you if you have already established a career in environmental consultancy and are looking to develop to the next level. Specifically, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

  • Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, such as geography, geology, earth/environmental science, or civil engineering
  • Experience of successful delivery of technical inputs to hydrology and flood risk management projects in a consultancy setting, including a good understanding of the -legislative and policy context for your technical work
  • You may already have gained some experience of the management of small projects, and/ or should have some interest in developing your project management skills
  • You will have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body
  • Strong numerate and analytical skills, and be able to apply these to analysing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges
  • You will collaborate effectively as part of a team, but also exhibit initiative in working individually on discrete tasks
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including being able to write high quality, concise reports
  • Practical experience in the following: use of MS Office tools (Excel, Access) in hydrological assessment; use of GIS packages such as ArcGIS; use of specialist hydrological or hydraulic modelling software, such as FEH/WINFAP, Catchmod, the HEC Suite, Flood Modeller Pro or Infoworks ICM
  • A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

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: Safety Qualiy and Environmental Advisor – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Rate : Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHSER

I am looking for a safety engineer with a strong rail background, to deliver safety advisory services to a company working on a framework in northern ireland.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within projects from a safety aspect. This role would suit a safety engineer or HSQE advisor.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking site visits and carrying out inspections and audits to ensure that the standard of health, safety, quality and environmental controls are in accordance with designated worksites.
  • Monitoring designated worksites and operations to ensure compliance with Industry Standards, and applicable statutory requirements.
  • Assisting in the production of method statements, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and other related project safety documentation.
  • Ensuring that the Company safety, environmental and quality policies are brought to the attention of employees and anyone else acting on behalf of the Company within designated projects.

Essential requirements:

  • Safety engineering background in rail with NWR experience.
  • HSQE experience .
  • PTS

Desirable:

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

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

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

My client is currently looking for a Signalling Scheme Project Manager to come and support the Project Manager in delivering signalling projects. We require an individual who understand Network Rail processes and procedures. We are looking for an individual to hit the ground running.

We are looking for an individual who has signalling knowledge as the projects will be signalling based. This is an excellent opportunity to join our client and be part of a highly knowledgeable team to complete the work at hand.

Essential:

  • Management experience
  • Understanding of signalling
  • Client sided experience (ideally)

This is a long term contract contract which will be inside IR35.

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

Project Manager

Rickinghall, Diss

£45,000-£50,000

My client is currently looking to bring on board a Project Manager to work on one of their projects in the water sector in the value of £6million. This role will be predominately site based, so travel onto site is essential.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Contracts Manager and Operations Director with the day to day running of the project from the start right through to completion.

Under the Contracts Managers/ Directors direction, he/she shall monitor the works of Engineers, Foremen and Site Crews. He/she shall liaise with the QHSE Manager, Site Safety Officer and Environmental Officer to ensure QHSE compliance on site and with reference to all necessary documentation for the Safety File.

He/she shall track progress against the programme milestones, identify risks and corrective actions and the look ahead in terms of planning and scheduling resources and equipment. He/she shall attend all site meetings and liaises with all key stakeholders.

In summary, his/her Principal Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Project Manager with 5+ years’ experience in the in UK Water sector designing and constructing water services projects.
  • The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of water infrastructure project.
  • Experience of manging projects as a Principal Contractor
  • Leading project team to deliver projects within agreed scope, timeframes and budgets
  • Undertaking checking of design deliverables/outputs.
  • Chairing the weekly and monthly liaison with client and stakeholders
  • Setting & maintaining standards for technical quality ensuring designs meet Client specification.
  • Providing technical guidance and on-site leadership.
  • Ensuring project financial performance.
  • Manage and co-ordinates specialists and equipment at site.
  • Experience of managing multiple contractors particularly M&E contractors
  • Management of HSEQ in line with company policies and UK standards

Desirable Skills/ Experience:

  • Degree educated
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Experience of managing Water Treatment Projects
  • Experience of managing multiple contractors particularly M&E contractors

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: Supervisor – PWAY – Track

Type: Contract

Location: Brighton

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

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

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of supervisor for pway track works on a large project in Sussex
  • Carrying out analysis, prepare plans/programmes, detailed site/track/topographical surveys, review or check Particular Specification, designs or estimates, undertake detailed planning, site visits and progress work as directed
  • Controlling all onsite technical activities and man power

Essential requirements:

  • Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines.
  • Safety Management training.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures.
  • Site based work previously

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

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

Job Title: Consultant Modeller

Grade: Consultant Grade

Location: North West and East, England, UK

Salary: £45k max (experience dependant)

Working station: Flexible depending on experience.

What we are looking for:

-Relevant degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng etc.) or equivalent.

-Candidates will ideally need to be Chartered or working towards.

-Multiple years UK sector experience.

-Confident in using ICM.

-Comfortable with both model build and verification

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 Modeller

Grade: Assistant Grade

Location: North West and East England, UK

Salary: £28k+ (experience dependant)

Working station: Flexible depending on experience.

What we are looking for:

-Relevant degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng etc.) or equivalent.

-Candidates will ideally need to be Chartered or working towards.

-Multiple years UK sector experience.

-Confident in using ICM.

-Comfortable with both model build and verification

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 Design Coordinator / Design Manager to join the site based team on a large new build apartment complex in Bucks.

Working closely with the site based Senior Technical Lead you will assist in the pre and post contract design issues attaining to a new build RC frame construction apartment block. The scheme is set to start in October and is centred in the Bucks / M25 region.

Long term you will see your role based from an office in Oxford so it is important you live within a commutable distance to both site and the HQ.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to a site based Design Manager and assist in all design and technical matters ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stages. This role will involve working alongside the Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Project Directors, whilst reporting back to the Design Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To assist the Design Manager in ensuring all design and technical matters that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stages.
  • Actively contribute to the tender process including tender launch, adjudication and tender settlement meetings.
  • Assist the Design Team to Identify risk and promote strategies and alternative design solutions to mitigate.
  • Promote innovative solutions to develop work winning strategies at tender stage.
  • Identification of value engineering opportunities.
  • Assist in the preparation and attend tender presentations and interviews.
  • Contribute in the production of contractor’s proposals and technical submission at tender stage.
  • Consultant negotiations and appointment, including novated and directly appointed.
  • Assembly of consultant appointment documents in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintaining design management procedures at each stage of the project.
  • Produce detailed package scope of works and advise on work package content suitable for tendering, evaluate and make recommendations
  • Assist in technical reviews and the evaluation of all design information received during all stages (tender and construction stages)

Skills & Experience:

  • Preference for experience in main contract residential construction
  • The candidate will typically have undertaken a similar role in a similar sized business for a minimum of 3 years and be working towards a professional qualification.
  • The candidate will have demonstrated a sound approach to assisting in the design process across a wide spectrum of procurement routes and will be able to evidence having managed a function or project team in this discipline.
  • The ability to have experience covering new build and cut/carve refurbishment within the residential sector.
  • Experience of technology-based tools and methods such as BIM and CAD systems is advantageous.
  • Experienced in both single stage and two stage procurement processes including knowledge of all forms of construction contract.
  • Able to assist the bid manager during pre-construction or construction as business needs dictate.
  • Assist in the provision of design solutions and should have strong communication and presentation skills.
  • The ability to review design documents to identify where gaps are missing, or details are not coordinated.

Qualifications:

  • Construction related higher level qualification preferred

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.

3D BIM CAD Technician

Bristol

My client is currently looking for a talented and motivated 3D BIM CAD Technician to support the Water digital transformation strategy by supplementing the existing Water delivery team with experienced modelling capability. This role can be a mix of home and office based with up to three days per week at home.

What does the role involve?

  • The creation of 3D models in Revit and/or Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D and Navisworks, including reviewing setup and management of models.
  • Ensuring BIM standards and quality of modelled information meets their Clients requirements.
  • Working within a team environment under the supervision of senior personnel.
  • Providing technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist, where practicable, in mentoring and development of others.
  • Taking responsibility for the quality of BIM Models and any outputs produced.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

  • Proven experience in Revit and/or Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D, Navisworks and BIM360.
  • Proven experience of the preparation of BIM models including output documentation.
  • Proven experience of federating models and coordination management in a Navisworks environment.
  • The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in plain English.
  • Experience working on clean or wastewater projects.

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

Electrical Engineer (Water)

Bristol

My client is currently looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join their team delivering outline design and detailed specifications primarily for water and wastewater schemes based out in Bristol with flexible working.

What does the role involve?

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

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

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and chartered or be working towards achieving chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
  • Knowledge and experience of electrical, instrumentation and control design for the water industry.
  • The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
  • Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
  • An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

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.

Contracts Manager required to join this successful and highly regarded main contracting organisation operating in the new build, general main contract sector in the Hampshire into Surrey region.

Company:

This organisation is one of the most sought after and rapidly expanding main contracting companies operating in the Surrey and Hampshire regions. A successful privately owned construction contractor they understand their responsibilities to staff, clients, communities, supply chain and the environment.

Coming out of the pandemic period they have secured contracts within the education, residential care facility and local authority framework sector with imminent and live projects centred in Southampton, Portsmouth, Guildford and Surbiton. Projects are traditional and D&B JCT contracts with values ranging up to £20M

Role:

As a Contracts Manager you will head up site based operations on 3-4 live schemes at any given time. Projects will range in value typically being c£5-20M with locations covering South London & Southern Home Counties, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist in the development of the procurement programme
  • Manage the selection of sub-contractors
  • Manage site personnel, work activities and resources to meet the requirements of individual contracts.
  • Monitor budget
  • Develop a programme, monitor progress and ensure the contracts are delivered on time.
  • Ensure contracts comply with Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
  • Ensure site personnel (including visitors) are aware of their own Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
  • Manage the identification of site hazards and ensure assessments and risk control methods are implemented.
  • Ensure the performance of reporting staff are monitor through regular appraisals and reviews.
  • Ensure identified individual development/training needs are met.
  • Maintain the trust and support of reporting personnel
  • Support individuals who have problems that may affect their performance.
  • Manage/implement procedures on Recruitment, Discipline and Grievance.

What you’ll need to succeed:

In order to succeed you will have previous experience within construction, working on behalf of a main contractor as Senior Project / Contract Manager. You will be able to demonstrate a stable and ideally progressive career background, with it being essential that you have experience within similar sector and valued works.

You will have demonstrable experience in the full life cycle of projects from initial conceptual and tender stage through to post contract delivery.

You will have the relevant qualifications to undertake the role as a Contracts Manager including; CSCS, SMSTS & 1ST Aid Accreditation’s.

You will reside in the North Hampshire into Surrey location central to their area of operation

What you’ll get in return:

In return you will receive a competitive salary commensurate to your experience and the role, additionally a car or car allowance and travel expensed. A contributory pension along with discounted health care schemes and other benefits.

How to apply:

In order to apply please apply directly to this web advert or send a copy of your most up to date CV us or to gain more detailed insight simply call on the details provided.

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

Job title: Civil Design Engineer

Sector: Water

Grade: Assistant to Principle

Location: Birmingham or Redditch

Salary: Contract (£35-50 per hour inside IR35) or Perm (£30k to £55k)

Working station: Hybrid (2-3 day flex)

What we are looking for:

-Relevant degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng etc.) or equivalent.

-Candidates will ideally need to be Chartered or working towards.

-Civil Engineer background.

-Multiple years UK sector experience.

About the role:

In this role you will be part of our strong multi-disciplinary Water team, delivering diverse and challenging projects for a range of Water clients. You will be working alongside a successful team of modellers and engineers, providing clean / wastewater network projects, studies & investigations, feasibility, and detailed design.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the UK water industry’s largest clients delivering designs that will shape the way we obtain, clean, and distribute water for our local communities, using innovative and sustainable methods.

-Working on water and wastewater treatment works.

-Working on water and wastewater pipelines.

-Working on the Severn Trent framework.

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.

Survey Manager

East Grinstead

£40,000 – £50,000

My client is looking for a Survey Manager to join their company to lead a team of surveyors to deliver survey works on multiple ongoing infrastructure framework projects across the UK. The individual will be required to report directly to the Utilities & Buildings BIM Manager on a regular basis and will also manage the survey team to deliver survey works both out on site as well as in the office.

Key activities may include:

– Site Surveys (Topographic / 3D scanning / GPR / Utilities Tracing)

– Post Processing of Data

– Pricing Jobs

– Bidding Jobs & writing words for tendering purposes

– Internal Marketing & Promotion of survey team within the business

– Ensuring the survey team are fully utilised at all times

– Managing HR related issues with the survey team members

– Complete mid year and annual appraisals of survey staff team members and setting yearly objectives”

Experience & Qualifications:

– University Degree level qualifications in Surveying

– Measured Surveys of Land Buildings and Utilities (3rd Edition RICS)

– NJUG Standards

– RICS Accredited

– Site Surveying

– Topographic Surveys

– Point Cloud Surveys

– Leica Hardware

– ScanStations

– GNSS Equipment (GS08 upwards)

– Leica Software

– Cyclone Register/360

– Faro Hardware

– AutoCAD / AutoCAD MEP

– Generic CAD Standards

– CAD Template Files

– xRefs (loading & unloading)

– Co-Ordinates & Grid References (World Co-ordinates)

– PDF software and revision workflows including mark-ups

– Digital image capture

If the candidate has a portfolio of examples of work produced in the past, this would be highly beneficial to discuss if the candidate is selected for an interview.

Good communication skills and computer literacy including MS Outlook (emails), MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft projects are all considered essential.

The candidate will require the ability to be diverse and flexible in nature to meet the changing roles of the employer dependent upon the demands of the commissions.”

– At least 2 years Utility Surveying experience less experience would be considered on merit of skills, type of experience and interview.

– Excellent knowledge and experience of underground utility tracing using EM methods with equipment such as RD8000 or equivalent

– Ability to carry out GPR surveys

– Experience working across a wide variety of environments and on complex surveys

– Working knowledge/understanding of PAS 128 specification surveys

– Ability and willingness to work flexibly

– A full UK driving licence

– CSCS Card

It is desirable but not essential that you also have some or all of the following:

– Ability to use CAD software

– Ability to use Microsoft Word

– ProQual (NVQ) Level 3

Revit

– Working with Central Files

– Families

– Worksets

– Systems Development

– Parameters Development

– Linking Models & CAD”

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 Manager – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: North east

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

I am looking for a Site Manager with a good rail background, to deliver engineering technical excellence for a large rail project based in Northern England.

Role

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

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential requirements:

  • rail engineering background
  • Rail experience
  • Will need to have current or past site management experience

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on large projects

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

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

Job Title: Rail Civil CRE – Design

Type: Permanent

Location: South England

Salary : Dependant on Experience

Job Reference: JHPDE

I am looking for a rail Engineer with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for rail engineering works associated with projects across the south.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils aspect. This role would suit an existing CRE design engineer within the rail civil environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and adapt the project technical instructions for Civil Engineering to enable the project methodology and installation activities to be undertaken in an efficient and safe manner.
  • Ensure that the risk assessment and mitigation plan is adhered to so technical risks are managed effectively.
  • Undertake design reviews to ensure that Design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and applicable standards.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and commissioning activities and that the end product meets client specification.
  • Support Project team with tendering activities ensuring the quality of estimates, Civil Engineering implementation strategies and methodologies are robust, constructible and cost effective.

Essential requirements:

  • Have five years relevant experience.
  • Worked as a CRE previously

Desirable:

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

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

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

PROJECT MANAGER:

Advance TRS Construction have been retained to recruit a Project Manager on behalf of a large national and international main contracting organisation. You will initially be required to assist the Operations Director in regional pre-construction / tendering opportunities, however your key role will be to deliver the front end pre-construction element to a £18M new build and extension project to a college in SW London. This scheme is set to start on site late October so getting on board now will benefit both you and the project capabilities.

Role purpose:

To deliver a quality service and product to clients in line with the project goals by working with the project team and applying company culture, systems and procedures. Specifically, to manage the building services engineering design/installation process and to minimise risks associated with this to the project and to the company.

Key accountabilities:

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

Skills & experience:

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

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 Design & Build (D&B) Design Manager – Water Projects

Are you someone who loves delighting clients by developing plans, and then inspiring others to successfully make them happen? If that’s you, then we are waiting for you to join our client.

Following an exciting AMP7 and expansion of their international portfolio, their Infrastructure business is seeking to appoint Design Managers to support their rapidly expanding Water Sector Design & Build (D&B) portfolio, offering exciting opportunities to develop your career as a leader in delivery of projects.

My client has several posts across their Derby, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds and Bristol offices, across both Clean Water and Wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure areas with opportunities to work at their client locations elsewhere in the UK and overseas.


They will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity for career development for the right candidate. They are market leaders in low carbon engineering and are looking for enthusiastic engineers to join our journey to Net Zero.

If you have a passion for engineering and want to understand where a career might lead, then we would like to hear from you.

Example work might include:

  • Management of multidiscipline tasks and projects to programme, budget and quality.
  • Developing strong working relationships with their clients.
  • Co-ordination of multiple discipline inputs to achieve integrated designs/solutions.
  • Leading the UK design teams for projects in the UK and other regions, including Middle East and Australia.
  • Working collaboratively with their offshore resource.
  • Assist in implementing their project BIM strategy including use of integrated design tools and data management systems.
  • Preparation of schedules of work, work breakdown structures and risk and interface schedules.
  • Contribute to Health and safety management of design including application of CDM 2015.
  • Working towards delivering Net zero within projects.

Attributes/Qualifications:

  • Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical etc) or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in design delivery within Design and Build projects within the Water Sector.
  • Sound commercial management experience when operating in a D&B environment, with ability to act as Project Manager.
  • Ability to manage, motivate and delegate within a project delivery environment.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate a clear technical direction with good written, verbal, networking and presentation skills.
  • Experience of project delivery utilising BIM/Digital tools.
  • Proactive commitment to health and safety.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Accountabilities:

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

Skills and experience:

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

Qualifications:

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

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

Job Purpose: Develop, implement and monitor marketing campaigns to attract, convert and retain staff, clients and candidates with maximum return on investment.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Identify opportunities and develop new marketing tactics to deliver business and marketing objectives and in response to market circumstances
  • Implement agreed marketing activities in line with the corporate brand and marketing strategy to attract, convert and retain candidates, clients and staff.
  • Work with the Marketing Manager to inspire heightened employee engagement through internal communications, effective internal events and campaigns.
  • Increase efficiency and consistency in marketing and communications across the brand.
  • Monitor and report on marketing activity effectiveness and make suggestions / adjustments to drive maximum return on investment.
  • Create and implement the company’s marketing strategy, to convert and retain candidates and clients, help deliver the business plan and positively promote the business.
  • Undertake, critically analyse and react to marketing research exercises as required
  • Deliver the day-to-day marketing of Advance TRS and marketing projects
  • Manage all social media channels to deliver maximum return on investment
  • Manage the development and maintenance of the company’s website
  • Write and manage the production of marketing content and promotional material
  • Ensure company values are maintained in all marketing communications
  • Manage the event programme to deliver maximum return on investment.

Skills Required:

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good organisation and planning skills.
  • The ability to think strategically
  • Copywriting and design skills in order to produce marketing materials for both print and online
  • Creativity
  • Analytical skills to evaluate marketing campaigns
  • Drive and self-motivation
  • A flexible approach to work
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • Teamwork and the ability to foster good working relationships
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Skills in IT and social media

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.

Engineering Process R&D Manager

£47,000 – £62,000

My client is currently looking to bring in a Process R&D Manager to join their expanding team.

What you’ll be doing:

The Innovation department provides exceptional, innovative solutions for business benefits (performance & customer services) on critical technical issues for current and future AMPs.

The Engineering R&D Process Manager leads a team of technical specialists who provide expertise on a range of targeted, research projects, involving leading-edge, state-of-the-art technologies, to bring strategic support and guidance to technical business decisions.

This includes delivering business-focused solutions for better process efficiency, data information to support OPA improvements/ compliance, and OFWAT outputs, which may involve designing and operating some of the largest research plants and processes in the UK water industry.

The Engineering R&D Process Manager acts as the key conduit in their technical field, and contributes to the management of the Innovation group as a whole, and provides technical, people, financial & business support.

What you should bring to the role

  • Be a recognised technical leader in Engineering with considerable experience in the water industry.
  • Possess the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate.
  • Possess the ability to develop, lead, and deliver business-critical, specialist research projects.
  • Be educated to a degree level or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
  • Have a broad understanding of the industry, business, and specific technical challenges faced.
  • Demonstrate strong project management skills in driving and implementing innovation, managing creative technical researchers, and a track record of delivery.
  • Have strong communication, influencing, and networking skills along with the ability to report technically.
  • Strong people leadership and financial management experience.

What’s in it for you?

As the Engineering R&D Process Manager, you will be a visionary who provides solutions and opportunities to the business and works with their team to turn problems into solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to develop excellent relationships with all areas of the business.

Our competitive salary and package depending on the level and experience of the candidate includes a bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, an excellent contributory pension, and 26 days of holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service.

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.

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential Requirements:

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

Desirable:

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

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

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

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.

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

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: Wastewater Modeller

Sector: Water

Grade: Consultant level

Location: Preferably Northwest / Northeast, but would also consider UK Wide

Salary: £28-38k

Working station: Hybrid flexible

Requirements:

-Experience with Infoworks ICM

-Comfortable with both model build and verification

-Familiar with telemetry data

-Experience with scripting (Python/Ruby)

Responsibilities: Our client is a consultancy looking for an experienced waste water modeller working on multiple waste water modelling projects in the north.

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.

Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Kent
Rail Infrastructure
Perm

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, looking to join a large contractor with a close nit collaborative commercial team?

Currently recruiting for a well known Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor who are firmly established in the UK Infrastructure market.

Looking to add to their existing commercial team, based in Kent, they are looking to recruit a recent Graduate Quantity Surveyor to the team as the order book for 2022 / 23 continues to grow.

Having previously recruited for this team over the last few years, I have first hand experience of this contractor delivering on their promises of training, development and progression in a close nit team.

Great opportunity for the right candidate.

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

Assistant Design Manager

An increasing busy organisation have identified the need to recruit an Assistant Design Manager to join their senior design team within the residential construction sector. This position will be a mix of working in their Oxfordshire based office and sites in the surrounding areas.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on prestigious, high end residential schemes from inception to completion on behalf of this ambitious, project winning organisation. The successful candidate will have the support to enhance their progression and become an integral part of the design team.

As Assistant Design Manager you will be reporting into to the Senior Design Manager and assist in all design and technical matters ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stages. This role will involve working alongside the Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Project Directors, whilst reporting back to the Design Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To assist the Senior Design Manager in ensuring all design and technical matters that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stages.
  • Actively contribute to the tender process including tender launch, adjudication and tender settlement meetings.
  • Assist the Design Team to Identify risk and promote strategies and alternative design solutions to mitigate.
  • Promote innovative solutions to develop work winning strategies at tender stage.
  • Identification of value engineering opportunities.
  • Assist in the preparation and attend tender presentations and interviews.
  • Contribute in the production of contractor’s proposals and technical submission at tender stage.
  • Consultant negotiations and appointment, including novated and directly appointed.
  • Assembly of consultant appointment documents in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintaining design management procedures at each stage of the project.
  • Produce detailed package scope of works and advise on work package content suitable for tendering, evaluate and make recommendations
  • Assist in technical reviews and the evaluation of all design information received during all stages (tender and construction stages)

Skills & Experience:

  • Preference for experience in main contract and /or developer residential construction
  • The candidate will typically have undertaken a similar role in a similar sized business for a minimum of 3 years and be working towards a professional qualification.
  • The candidate will have demonstrated a sound approach to assisting in the design process across a wide spectrum of procurement routes and will be able to evidence having managed a function or project team in this discipline.
  • The ability to have experience covering new build and cut/carve refurbishment within the residential sector.
  • Experience of technology-based tools and methods such as BIM and CAD systems is advantageous.
  • Experienced in both single stage and two stage procurement processes including knowledge of all forms of construction contract.
  • Able to assist the bid manager during pre-construction or construction as business needs dictate.
  • Assist in the provision of design solutions and should have strong communication and presentation skills.
  • The ability to review design documents to identify where gaps are missing, or details are not coordinated.

Qualifications:

  • Construction related higher level qualification preferred

In return for your growing skills and experiences within the design management of residential schemes you will have the opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, a business which truly values and rewards career progression, a business which are heading towards becoming a sector leading 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.

Electrical Engineer (Water)

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Division: Infrastructure

Hours per week: 37.5

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

What does the role involve?

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

Undertaking outline and detailed designs and specifications for electrical, instrumentation and control works.

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

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and chartered or be working towards achieving chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
  • Knowledge and experience of electrical, instrumentation and control design for the water industry.
  • The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
  • Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
  • An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

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 Manager is required to join a highly regarded main contracting organisation to lead and deliver a new build industrial/warehouse scheme in Broxbourne.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on a design and build warehouse scheme from inception to completion on behalf of an increasingly busy ambitious main contractor client. We are working closely with this main contracting organisation to assist in the recruitment of a Project Manager who can assume full management ownership of the full life cycle of the entire project.

As Project Manager you must be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience in full life cycle management of warehouse/industrial schemes upwards of £10M. This scheme consists of a new build warehouse valued at £15M.

Aside from the warehouse/industrial experience it is integral to evidence experience of leading and delivering similar new build warehouse on a design and build contract. Therefore, previous projects completed on behalf of a main contracting group is preferable.

As PM you will be consistently liaising directly with the client, in this you must be confident and competent in adopting a client facing role, have strong interpersonal skills whilst being able to offer stand alone management ability over the project form inception to completion.

Essential requirements:

  • SMSTS ticket holder
  • First Aid ticket
  • Experience with ASTA
  • CSCS card holder

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining an expert professional team who offer decades of valuable experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.This contractor’s business model is based upon a proactive and hands-on approach to the management of each project with the focus being on attention to detail, ensuring these high standards are always met result in constant repeat business and highly satisfied clients.

Get in contact with Tom Gibson at Advance TRS to find out more…

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 Manager is required to join a highly regarded main contracting organisation to lead and deliver a new build industrial/warehouse scheme in Kent.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on a design and build warehouse scheme from inception to completion on behalf of an increasingly busy ambitious main contractor client. We are working closely with this main contracting organisation to assist in the recruitment of a Project Manager who can assume full management ownership of the full life cycle of the entire project.

As Project Manager you must be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience in full life cycle management of warehouse/industrial schemes upwards of £10M. This scheme consists of a new build warehouse valued at £15M.

Aside from the warehouse/industrial experience it is integral to evidence experience of leading and delivering similar new build warehouse on a design and build contract. Therefore, previous projects completed on behalf of a main contracting group is preferable.

As PM you will be consistently liaising directly with the client, in this you must be confident and competent in adopting a client facing role, have strong interpersonal skills whilst being able to offer stand alone management ability over the project form inception to completion.

Essential requirements:

  • SMSTS ticket holder
  • First Aid ticket
  • Experience with ASTA
  • CSCS card holder

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining an expert professional team who offer decades of valuable experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.This contractor’s business model is based upon a proactive and hands-on approach to the management of each project with the focus being on attention to detail, ensuring these high standards are always met result in constant repeat business and highly satisfied clients.

Get in contact with Tom Gibson at Advance TRS to find out more…

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

We are recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a regional contracting business based in Surrey.

As Project QS you will be joining a contractor who draw on 40-year’s experience in construction, A company with a proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the highest quality across a broad range of sectors from iconic new school facilities to sensitive refurbishments of Grade I listed buildings.

You will be commercially running projects ranging in value to £10M spanning most sectors including education, local authority, commercial and residential sectors. The operational area includes Surrey, Sussex, South London, and surrounding areas.

Project Quantity Surveyor role:

  • You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
  • You’ll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.

Your profile:

  • You will have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience/memberships
  • You should have construction industry experience with a main contractor in a similar senior role
  • You will be conversant with all form of JCT contract

If you are keen to target a role within a tight knit, collaborative and successful team, want to work in the local Surrey region and are keen to prove your commercial capabilities in a multi site environment, this is an exciting challenge for you.

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

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the technical delivery and management of water engineering projects and looking for a new challenge where you can thrive within a diverse and growing team?

If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our clients’ established Water team in Basingstoke.

What can our client offer?

Opportunities to work with some of the UK water industry’s largest clients delivering designs with a focus on providing innovative and sustainable solutions delivered on collaborative platforms

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most high – profile projects for the UK’s largest water companies such as:

Thames Water – our client has positions across all scales of delivery including major projects such as Mogden STW upgrade, Thames Tideway Tunnel, Deephams STW upgrade and ‘Capital Delivery’ infra and non-infra schemes across the Thames region.

Wessex Water – our client has been appointed on several AMP7 frameworks, including the Capital Delivery framework.

Severn Trent Water – our client has been appointed on major schemes Lot 1 of Severn Trent Water’s new Design Services Framework for AMP7. Their portfolio of projects is building rapidly.

Opportunities for professional development, growing your career whilst contributing to our client’s delivery excellence from day 1

Key areas of accountability:

  • Be the lead design engineer on small to medium size projects, coordinating internal multi-discipline design teams and interfaces with clients and other project delivery stakeholders.
  • Work alongside our clients’ project managers and lead design engineers to provide technical decisions at key design stages for some of their largest and most complex water and wastewater utility projects.
  • Provide the technical input into proposals, feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications.
  • Mentor, oversee or manage design staff, using your knowledge of design processes and excellent communication skills.
  • Be a core member of the regional water engineering team, ranging from graduates to industry experts, that deliver design work for water company AMP8 requirements and beyond.
  • Be part of our clients’ wider technical practice network, enabling you to build your knowledge, skills and career with like-minded engineers globally.
  • Support growth of our clients’ regional water engineering team by bringing your individual strengths and passions

Minimum Requirements

Our client would be looking for you to;

  • Be an engineer or senior engineer in civil engineering with experience in the water industry
  • Have demonstrable experience in water and wastewater networks and treatment works designs and one of more of the following: hydraulics design, trunk mains, gravity mains, pump stations, multi-disciplinary engineering design
  • Be proactive in proposing new approaches or ways of working to solve problems,
  • Have strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
  • Deliver continuous professional development and take an active approach to drive development of more junior staff in the team
  • Be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or be actively working towards this status

Preferred Qualifications

  • Be a degree qualified professional, with a BSc, BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Your benefits will include:

As well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

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
Rail – Civil Engineering
Sheffield
£300 – £350 a day

Currently recruiting for a proven quantity surveyor with proven experience of working on U.K infrastructure / Civil engineering projects.

The role would see you join a large project, working for the main contractor taking over the day to day contract administration of the non personnel prelim’s packages.

The ideal candidate would have upwards of 3 years UK industry infrastructure experience, working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor, for either a Client, Main Contractor or Sub Contractor.

This is initially a 3 month contract, but as the project has nearly 2 years left on the programme, you have every opportunity to prove yourself and earning an extension.

This a great opportunity for someone to join a fantastic team, working on a prestigious infrastructure project.

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

Job Title: Project Manager- Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Wales

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

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

Role

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

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential requirements:

  • Rail engineering background
  • Rail experience ideally civils and stations
  • Will need to have current or past project management experience

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on delivery focused projects

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

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

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established Regional Contractor in the Southampton area. They are looking to recruit a Permanent Document Controller to work in a hybrid role – mainly Head Office with some site project based work (these fall within a 30mile radios of H/Q). They deliver a wide range of projects including Education, Health care, Industrial and Care Homes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Creating document templates
  • Uploading documents
  • Converting information from project teams into user-friendly documents
  • Numbering and labelling documents for identification and reference
  • Scanning, copying and distributing documents to project team members and stakeholders
  • Tracking documents to maintain confidentiality
  • Reviewing documents and making revisions for accuracy
  • Liaising with project team members to ensure documents meet requirements
  • Training document specialists and other employees on document systems

Essential requirements:

  • Successful experience of working in a general administration support role or field of expertise.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of operating IT systems including; Aconex (Document Control software), Field View (Health & Safety software), Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Understanding of document control systems such as; AConex, ASITE, BIW or 4projects
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail to ensure documents are accurate and made to specifications
  • Filing and organisation skills for document storage
  • Industry-specific technical knowledge, including understanding of industry terms, policies and processes

If you are interested in the role – please send a copy of your Cv and I will contact you directly

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 Clean Water Modeller

Sector: Water

Grade: 1y+ (post grad experience) working knowledge and experience of UK industry / sector.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Salary: £25k-£35k (experience dependent)

Working station: Perm/ hybrid working (experience dependent)

Requirements

The candidate should be a highly motivated, competent, and analytical person with significant experience in clean water network modelling, design and analysis.

An excellent team player that works well on own initiative and possesses excellent communication skills.

* Relevant degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng etc.) or equivalent.

* Implementation of industry leading solutions and development of innovative solutions.

* Clean water modelling and distribution networks

* Building and calibrating network models

* Using network models for planning, operational and design purposes

* Management of Detailed Zonal Studies delivery, Pressure Management and DMA Design

* Report writing and delivering outputs.

* Experience with SYNERGI, INFOWORKS WS, EPANET, Infowater and other modelling software.

* Must have strong experience with Infoworks WS

Responsibilities

* Running modelling and supporting design projects as part of a team

* Being part of project teams out of the Edinburgh office and other UK offices

* Interacting and providing guidance to our overseas based teams

* Investigation and resolution of network issues.

* Building and maintaining hydraulic models

* Delivery of technical reports and hydraulic studies

The Individual

* Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the water Industry

* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

* Positive outlook and approachable manner.

* Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.

* Well-motivated, able to work as part of a team or on individual assignments when required.

* Ability to complete assignments on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.

* Full clean 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.

Business/Bid Development Manager – Water Market

Role location: Flexible around UK location, Flexible working.

£60,000-£80,000 (Permanent role)

My client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager who can support in bids to join their Water Market team. This is a key role that will support the Water Market’s strategic growth ambitions. Reporting to the Water Market Director, the Business Development Manager will work collaboratively to identify, position for, and secure business-critical ‘Priority Pursuits’ that will deliver growth.

As Business Development Manager you will play a key role in the development of a sustainable, long-term pipeline of new business sales opportunities within the Water Market. In doing so you will enhance visibility of Priority Pursuits, creating time for the effective market positioning, client engagement, and capture planning activities, which are critical steps to securing the win.

Critical to the success of this role will be building strong relationships with peers in adjacent Infrastructure Markets and UK&E Divisions to share knowledge, insights, and best practices. As Business Development Manager you will be a champion for work-winning in the Water Market, ensuring that best practice approaches and tools are embedded across Priority Pursuits.

In this role you will seek opportunities to coach and share best practice and knowledge with Water Market and other colleagues engaged in work winning activities, building capability and resilience.

Role Responsibilities:

O Produce Business and Management Intelligence reports (including sales pipeline/funnel, forecast annual revenue performance against budget, and sales performance, to enable informed decision making.

O Extend the duration of the new business pipeline through identification of new business opportunities with long lead-ins, including, where possible, engagement with external market events and conferences.

O Identify, in collaboration with the Water Market team, ‘Priority Pursuit’ opportunities that are critical to delivery of the Water Market’s strategic growth objectives.

O Provide oversight of work-winning activities on all Priority Pursuits and provide regular updates to the Water Market Director on progress and key issues.

O Take a lead role in Capture Planning ‘campaigns’ for Priority Pursuits, ensuring these are properly planned, supported, and resourced, such that they result in the development of compelling, differentiating, and validated Customer Value Propositions and Win Strategies.

O Provide a robust handover to the Bid Director and Bid Manager at the appropriate point in the win-work process and ensure that the responsibilities of bid delivery roles are clearly understood.

O Support the Bid Director and Bid Manager to be well-prepared for Governance Stage Gates.

O Maximise the quality of submitted proposals for Priority Pursuits by ensuring the implementation of best-practice processes, and the deployment of specialist internal and external resources.

O Act as Proposal Manager for selected Priority Pursuits to facilitate win theme and answer planning sessions, draft (and coach others to draft) compelling proposal responses, coordinate proposal reviews, and manage proposal production.

O Learn and capture lessons from completed Priority Pursuits and communicate recommendations for continuous improvements to the Water Market Director.

O Identify and implement opportunities to increase efficiency in the execution of work-winning activities.

Role Competencies:

O Sound understanding of the UK regulated and non-regulated water sector, including key clients, drivers, trends, external influences, and competitors.

O Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and experience of using outputs to compile, analyse, and derive trends and recommendations.

O A proven track record of taking major bids through Capture Planning, Pre-Qualification, Tender, Negotiation, and Handover stages.

O Ability to engage with, influence, and challenge a broad range of stakeholders, including Senior Managers and Subject Matter Experts.

O Appreciation of individuals’ behavioural styles and ability to flex approach to motivate and derive best value outcomes from their contributions.

O A passion for developing compelling propositions that maximise value to our clients and their customers and partners.

O Commercial awareness of the potential conflicts between value propositions and price.

O Ability to work as part of a remote multi-disciplined team.

O Result/outcome-orientated with strong organisational and time-management skills.

O Ability to work under pressure whilst retaining focus on, and passion for, delivery to time, cost, and quality.

O Ability to think creatively and contribute new, innovative ideas and ways of working to generate efficiencies in work-winning and to enhance the quality of our value propositions.

This role will offer remote working or an element of hybrid option of working with offices available in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Warrington, Epsom and more.

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.

Main purpose of role

To provide technical leadership and management of Designers and Design Houses for a portfolio of individual projects covering; Water (Non-infrastructure and Infrastructure), Dams and Reservoirs, Wastewater (Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure) throughout all Design Stages from Feasibility/ Outline, Detail Design, through supporting the Construction Delivery and Handover of projects.

The Design Manager will form an integral part of the Welsh Water Capital Delivery Alliance (WWCDA) Design Team and will use their technical expertise and experience to ensure that the most cost beneficial and sustainable solutions are promoted through the Welsh Water Investment Decision Points (IDPs).

They will work with their respective Client team leads and Design House leads to ensure clarity of scope and stakeholder acceptance of solutions. They will ensure promotion of best practice, continuous improvement, consistency and efficiency throughout the design process

Key Aims & Objectives:

  • To work collaboratively with all project stakeholders, including but not limited to; other, Partner Design Managers, Construction Managers, DCWW Project Managers, DCWW WWA/WA Teams and DCWW Operations to ensure the cross pollination of solution development / ideas / innovations / case studies / lessons learnt and continuous improvement for the benefit of the WWCDA.
  • Promotion of Collaborative working, Efficiency and Continuous Improvement within Design Houses to encourage the WWCDA Alliancing environment and creating an environment and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
  • This will involve frequently reviewing resource profiles where critical projects are progressing.
  • Work together with the Head of IST and Alliance Workstream Design Managers in frequently reviewing Project Programmes and Milestones and identify any risks to programme together with analysing adequate mitigation measures. Creating a more forward looking approach to Milestone achievement and provide greater programme visibility to ensure we can efficiently deliver projects.
  • Contribute and drive the delivery of design efficiencies in accordance with the WWCDA Efficiency goals.
  • Leading by example to promote an Incident Free Environment

You will be responsible for:

  • Responsible for efficient co-ordination of design solutions for allocated projects. Be the main point of contact for the Project between Feasibility Design to start of Construction.
  • Work closely with Design Partner Leads to ensure high quality, consistency and efficient provision of design deliverables; ensuring their accountability for cost, programme and technical quality of feasibility work and ensuring these are in line with any efficiency targets set by the WWCDA Board. This will include the co-ordination of Design House Leads and reporting to WWCDA Workstream Design Managers and the Head of IST on Efficiencies and Lessons Learnt via the relevant reporting routes (Efficiency / Lessons Learnt Database etc).
  • Attendance (where appropriate) at relevant meetings, including but not limited to:
  1. Project Review Group (PRG) meetings,
  2. Design Review & Construction Drawing Reviews (as deemed appropriate),
  3. R&V Meetings (as deemed appropriate),
  4. Monthly Design Progress Meetings

You will:

  • Be computer literate, MS Office and MS Sharepoint experience essential
  • Give attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, but also manage teams, both office
  • Have good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Take pride in producing high quality reports
  • Have a full driving license

Experience/Knowledge:

  • Extensive experience of water/wastewater engineering, including in project lead roles.
  • Able to provide direction and motivation at feasibility and detail design stage to a diverse team.
  • Able to communicate and work effectively with people from other partner organisations, backgrounds and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience to best effect.
  • Experience of technical design leadership ensuring that work is undertaken to the correct Standards and Specifications, following the appropriate Systems of Work and Quality Assurance procedures.
  • Experience of project management.
  • Experience of sustainability in design, particularly reducing the embodied and operational Carbon Footprint.
  • A demonstrable track record of promoting and driving innovation to produce optimal engineering solutions at lowest whole life costs.
  • Good people management skills, ensuring that the best talent is used to meet the resource demands for the projected workload.

Qualifications

HND/HNC/Degree

Membership of relevant Professional Institute

Ideally CSCS Card, Knowledge of Confined Space & training

Previous experience

Relevant experience in the water sector.

Must have led design management on a range of projects.

Experience on bidding and winning work

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 continued business growth, Advance TRS is looking for successful applicants to join our infrastructure recruitment teams in Guildford. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing SME recruiting for an established client base within the built environment sector.

Advance TRS is looking for experienced Recruitment Consultants, preferably with experience recruiting within the built environment.

In addition to working in a successful environment with like-minded young professionals the company also offers a highly competitive salary and commission structure as well as regular incentives including:

  • Basic salary + uncapped commission
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual rewards for meeting targets
  • Lunch clubs
  • Annual all expenses paid overseas trip
  • Company phone
  • 5pm finish on a Friday with first round down the local pub paid for
  • Internal training programme with clearly defined career progression tracks.

Person Requirements:

At Advance TRS we pride ourselves on being the best we can be and delivering a premium quality service to our candidates and clients alike. In order to deliver this, we look for people with the right qualities and habits so we can equip them with the tools to be the best recruiters.

  • DRIVEN
  • HARD WORKING
  • FOCUSED
  • AMBITIOUS
  • OPTIMISTIC
  • SELF-MOTIVATED
  • PERSISTENT
  • CARING
  • FUN
  • COMMITTED

Life at Advance TRS:

Advance TRS have established market specialisms in four key sectors within the Built Environment Sector, with a focus on technical and engineering requirements through all project phases.

Since establishing our staff have raised over £45,000 for charities including Railway Children and Action for Children. Taking on personal challenges and fundraising activities to advance others has been a core founding principle and all staff are encouraged to support charitable causes wherever possible.

We understand talented staff are the key to our success, so have an internal training programme to develop people at all stages in their career, including;

  • online learning modules
  • classroom training
  • matrix training
  • workshops
  • round tables
  • mentoring

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

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

Due to continued business growth, Advance TRS is looking for successful applicants to join our infrastructure recruitment teams in Guildford. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing SME recruiting for an established client base within the built environment sector.

Advance TRS is looking for experienced Recruitment Consultants, preferably with experience recruiting within the built environment.

In addition to working in a successful environment with like-minded young professionals the company also offers a highly competitive salary and commission structure as well as regular incentives including:

  • Basic salary + uncapped commission
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual rewards for meeting targets
  • Lunch clubs
  • Annual all expenses paid overseas trip
  • Company phone
  • 5pm finish on a Friday with first round down the local pub paid for
  • Internal training programme with clearly defined career progression tracks.

Person Requirements:

At Advance TRS we pride ourselves on being the best we can be and delivering a premium quality service to our candidates and clients alike. In order to deliver this, we look for people with the right qualities and habits so we can equip them with the tools to be the best recruiters.

  • DRIVEN
  • HARD WORKING
  • FOCUSED
  • AMBITIOUS
  • OPTIMISTIC
  • SELF-MOTIVATED
  • PERSISTENT
  • CARING
  • FUN
  • COMMITTED

Life at Advance TRS:

Advance TRS have established market specialisms in four key sectors within the Built Environment Sector, with a focus on technical and engineering requirements through all project phases.

Since establishing our staff have raised over £45,000 for charities including Railway Children and Action for Children. Taking on personal challenges and fundraising activities to advance others has been a core founding principle and all staff are encouraged to support charitable causes wherever possible.

We understand talented staff are the key to our success, so have an internal training programme to develop people at all stages in their career, including;

  • online learning modules
  • classroom training
  • matrix training
  • workshops
  • round tables
  • mentoring

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

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

Admin Coordinator

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.

Survey Manager

East Grinstead

£40,000 – £50,000

My client is looking for a Survey Manager to join their company to lead a team of surveyors to deliver survey works on multiple ongoing infrastructure framework projects across the UK. The individual will be required to report directly to the Utilities & Buildings BIM Manager on a regular basis and will also manage the survey team to deliver survey works both out on site as well as in the office.

Key activities may include:

– Site Surveys (Topographic / 3D scanning / GPR / Utilities Tracing)

– Post Processing of Data

– Pricing Jobs

– Bidding Jobs & writing words for tendering purposes

– Internal Marketing & Promotion of survey team within the business

– Ensuring the survey team are fully utilised at all times

– Managing HR related issues with the survey team members

– Complete mid year and annual appraisals of survey staff team members and setting yearly objectives”

Experience & Qualifications:

– University Degree level qualifications in Surveying

– Measured Surveys of Land Buildings and Utilities (3rd Edition RICS)

– NJUG Standards

– RICS Accredited

– Site Surveying

– Topographic Surveys

– Point Cloud Surveys

– Leica Hardware

– ScanStations

– GNSS Equipment (GS08 upwards)

– Leica Software

– Cyclone Register/360

– Faro Hardware

– AutoCAD / AutoCAD MEP

– Generic CAD Standards

– CAD Template Files

– xRefs (loading & unloading)

– Co-Ordinates & Grid References (World Co-ordinates)

– PDF software and revision workflows including mark-ups

– Digital image capture

If the candidate has a portfolio of examples of work produced in the past, this would be highly beneficial to discuss if the candidate is selected for an interview.

Good communication skills and computer literacy including MS Outlook (emails), MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft projects are all considered essential.

The candidate will require the ability to be diverse and flexible in nature to meet the changing roles of the employer dependent upon the demands of the commissions.”

– At least 2 years Utility Surveying experience less experience would be considered on merit of skills, type of experience and interview.

– Excellent knowledge and experience of underground utility tracing using EM methods with equipment such as RD8000 or equivalent

– Ability to carry out GPR surveys

– Experience working across a wide variety of environments and on complex surveys

– Working knowledge/understanding of PAS 128 specification surveys

– Ability and willingness to work flexibly

– A full UK driving licence

– CSCS Card

It is desirable but not essential that you also have some or all of the following:

– Ability to use CAD software

– Ability to use Microsoft Word

– ProQual (NVQ) Level 3

Revit

– Working with Central Files

– Families

– Worksets

– Systems Development

– Parameters Development

– Linking Models & CAD

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
Rail
Bedfordshire
Freelance – Outside IR35
Long Term Contract

  • Currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 Rail Engineering company.
  • The current requirement would see you join an existing team helping to close out a current scheme, before moving onto a new large Rail Signalling project.
  • The ideal candidate does not necessarily need Rail Signalling experience, but strong infrastructure experience is a must, as well as a collaborative working approach whilst maintaining an advantageous commercial position.
  • Please send your CV to apply or call me on 07973266094

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

Project Manager – Water Sector

Bristol

£45,000-£55,000

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

What does the role involve?

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

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

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

* Managing change.

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

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

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

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

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

* Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues on projects.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

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

* A recognised project management qualification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Project Manager – Water Sector

Bristol

£45,000-£55,000

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

What does the role involve?

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

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

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

* Managing change.

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

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

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

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

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

* Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues on projects.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

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

* A recognised project management qualification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established Regional Contractor in the Southampton area. They are looking to recruit a Permanent Document Controller to work in a hybrid role – mainly Head Office with some site project based work (these fall within a 30mile radios of H/Q). They deliver a wide range of projects including Education, Health care, Industrial and Care Homes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Creating document templates
  • Uploading documents
  • Converting information from project teams into user-friendly documents
  • Numbering and labelling documents for identification and reference
  • Scanning, copying and distributing documents to project team members and stakeholders
  • Tracking documents to maintain confidentiality
  • Reviewing documents and making revisions for accuracy
  • Liaising with project team members to ensure documents meet requirements
  • Training document specialists and other employees on document systems

Essential requirements:

  • Successful experience of working in a general administration support role or field of expertise.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of operating IT systems including; Aconex (Document Control software), Field View (Health & Safety software), Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Understanding of document control systems such as; AConex, ASITE, BIW or 4projects
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail to ensure documents are accurate and made to specifications
  • Filing and organisation skills for document storage
  • Industry-specific technical knowledge, including understanding of industry terms, policies and processes

If you are interested in the role – please send a copy of your Cv and I will contact you directly

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

Project Quantity Surveyor role:

  • You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
  • You’ll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.

Your profile:

  • You will have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience/memberships
  • You should have construction industry experience with a main contractor in a similar senior role

The Project:

  • You will base yourself within their Midlands regional team in Birmingham working along side the project Commercial Manager delivering all site based commercial responsibilities on site
  • The project itself is a £100M new build student accommodation facility for a higher education scheme in Birmingham

In Return:

  • for you skills, experience, expertise and hard work you will be joining an industry leading, forward thinking construction contracting organisation. A business which proudly promotes a reward culture and has an enviable forward order book or projects and long term clients to ensure a long term and successful career for anyone who joins.

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of the Assistant Project Planner is to assist with the preparation and maintenance of integrated and co-ordinated project programmes, enabling resource and material requirements to be forward planned to meet project deliverables, using P6 Project Planning software.

Reporting to the Lead Planner, the Assistant Project Planner will be expected to work autonomously and independently, setting high personal standards and delivering reports in a timely and accurate manner to the project team and client alike.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in developing comprehensive, logic linked, project programmes for UK SS&I projects incorporating resource planning, materials planning, cost-loading and earned value forecasting and reporting.
  • Assist with monitoring the programmes prepared to accurately reflect progress and maintain accurate earned value and resource data for internal and external purposes.
  • Assist in identifying critical paths and ensure action plans are developed and implemented to maximise project quality, cost and delivery objectives.
  • Assist in providing regular reports and feedback to management on project progress and critical issues.
  • Assist in providing sufficiently accurate data to enable the Work Package Managers and Project Managers to ensure that co-ordinated project activity complies with and delivers company financial and business targets on cash and project margins.
  • Assist in ensuring that programmes are updated and reviewed in line with the planning procedure / work instruction.
  • Assist in ensure all reports are produced to a high quality and to deadlines
  • Travel when required to other sites across the country.
  • Occasional weekend/bank holiday cover for any major commissionings.
  • Comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health and Safety measures and activities.

POSTHOLDER REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

  • Problem solving and resolution skills and techniques.
  • Action orientated – ‘can do’ approach.
  • Awareness of Planning Software (Primavera/Asta/Microsoft Project etc.) and Planning concepts (Critical Path, Float etc.).
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to communicate well and build relationships
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Educated to at least A Level Standard.

Desirable:

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Experience in a project planning / scheduling role, including resource and cost-loading / forecasting.
  • Experience and knowledge of Primavera P6 Planning Software.
  • Knowledge and experience of the Rail Industry, particularly Rail Signalling.
  • Ability to persuade and influence others.
  • Expert knowledge of MS Excel.

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

Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

£45,000-£60,000 + Car Allowance

My client is looking for self-motivated and diligent Mechanical Design Engineers to join their multi-discipline project engineering team. They have vacancies for Senior or Principal level Mechanical Engineers with flexibility in their location as they have offices across London, Newcastle, Leeds and Knutsford. This role will be hybrid and have the option of working, 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Job Overview:

You will deliver the mechanical design content of challenging industrial projects for their clients within the water and wastewater industries, and for process, chemical and general industrial companies and contracting organisations throughout the UK and beyond.

Working as a member of various multi-discipline project design teams you will be responsible for the project mechanical design input at all stages of projects. This will include carrying out asset surveys, calculations and design for feasibility studies, conceptual & detailed design. You will write the mechanical sections of reports, prepare procurement documentation, carry out tender assessment, review of contractor submissions, witness testing of plant & provide technical support to construction management staff. You will lead the mechanical engineering aspects on projects, managing the technical input of others and their delivery to time, cost and quality criteria, and carrying out technical reviews. You will communicate effectively and co-ordinate your discipline work with the rest of the design team.

Role Requirements:

  • You will be qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
  • A good technical understanding of mechanical principles, including fluid mechanics, and use of a mathematical approach to mechanical problem solving by calculation where appropriate
  • Recent experience in the design and specification of mechanical assets in the water / wastewater sector.
  • Experience in the production of specifications and technical reports
  • Familiarity with Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations and designing for safety
  • Experience in working collaboratively to encourage, scope and deliver projects using DfMA/ MMC methodologies and techniques
  • Awareness of methods of contract procurement, including the ECC (NEC) forms of contract.
  • Good powers of observation; specifically of physical arrangements and construction practises
  • Experience of task management of technical input
  • The ability to work flexibly and to integrate your work with other discipline areas, whilst working on several projects simultaneously
  • A good client facing manner, diligent, confident and highly motivated; whether working as part of the client’s team, together with Wood colleagues, or on your own.
  • The ability to travel and visit operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to asset survey, inspect, and witness test mechanical equipment and installations
  • Possession of a valid 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.

PMO Planning Manager

Mansfield

£34,500 – £37,998

My client is looking to bring in a PMO Planning Assurance Manager to join their team in Mansfield with flexible working.

About the role:

Working within the PMO and reporting to the Principal PMO Manager, the PMO Planning Manager will have a broad range of touch points with members across the PMO and Environment Department particularly.

At the highest level, the PMO Planning Manager will be interfacing with Environment Leads to support Programme and Project Delivery through Planning, Assurance and Programme level reporting.

The role will be critical in maintaining and establishing robust governance and assurance processes for all projects and programmes delivered by the Environment department.

Taking ownership for creating and managing project related reports across the directorate as well as developing and executing plans to build the required skills and capabilities within the department.

Championing continuous improvement, supporting this through co-ordination of process improvement activities with an aim to deliver the PMO Roadmap.

About you:

  • We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with a high level of commitment and drive
  • You will be a good communicator – verbal, written and reporting
  • You should have the ability to influence and stay resilient
  • You are highly organised and have the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel with both the tact and ability to converse and when required challenge senior stakeholders.
  • You have some experience of working and delivering in a Programme and/or Portfolio 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.

I am currently looking for a Principles Designer to support my client on multiple works around the North East region. We are looking for a fully licenced principle designer who can hit the ground running and is familiar with RRI interlocking design. This is a 6 month initial contract with the scope of long term work.

To be considered for this role you must have the below:

– IRSE Principles licence

– Knowledge on RRI Signalling Schemes

– Experience working on multiple projects at one time

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 is currently looking for a Signalling Scheme Project Manager to come and support the Project Manager in delivering signalling projects. We require an individual who understand Network Rail processes and procedures. We are looking for an individual to hit the ground running.

We are looking for an individual who has signalling knowledge as the projects will be signalling based. This is an excellent opportunity to join our client and be part of a highly knowledgeable team to complete the work at hand.

Essential:

  • Management experience
  • Understanding of signalling
  • Client sided experience (ideally)

This is a long term contract contract which will be inside IR35.

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 specialises in providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions from planning, through to full implementation. A key element to the role will be the understanding and managing of the design process from inception to construction of new flood alleviation, surface water management /flood alleviation projects, drainage strategies and producing and checking Flood Risk Assessments.

Our clients’ Water Team specialises in providing advice to both public and private sectors clients on planning and design issues relating to Flood Risk, as well as the detailed design of Flood Protection, SuDS and Sewerage on Residential, Retail, Industrial, Commercial Developments and Public schemes throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

You will have a minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience and your principal role will be the day to day project management of a small team of Flood Modeller-TUFLOW and InfoWorks ICM modellers and conceptual design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies, leading to planning applications or construction drawings. You can expect to be active on a number of projects / client accounts at any given time. You will be expected to mentor and develop a team of modellers and engineers together with client facing. You will assist and separately produce fee proposals and verify work. Experience in the design of foul and surface water systems using the WinDES or FLOW software package would be an advantage.

Qualifications

You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate science or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility and have substantial post graduate experience in:

  • Flood mitigation design from concept through to detailed design including the options assessment for private and public sector clients
  • Managing river modelling and hydrological analysis to support the design
  • Drainage design and Flood Risk Assessments

Preferred Competencies

  • Designer of flood mitigation works
  • Surface water management
  • Drainage strategies for new developments
  • Project Management
  • Mentor and lead a team of Junior modellers
  • You will need to have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

A thorough knowledge of Flood Modeller/ISIS-TUFLOW river modelling software together with InfoWorks ICM and MAP-Info and or QGIS is essential. The design of sewers using WINDES (or similar software packages) together with experience in applying Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance and other drainage guidance would be advantageous but not essential.

Management:

Project Management and Client Management experience together with excellent commercial awareness is essential together Excellent Commercial awareness. In addition, excellent written and communication skills a key element of the position.

Knowledge:

Ideally you will be well versed in the preparation of drawings for Flood Risk Assessments and aware of Current Policy (NPPF, FWMA 2010, WIA 1991 etc,), Drainage Strategies, and S104 Agreements.

Previous Experience:

Probably from a consultancy background or government agency with a heavy bias on either public and or private sector work.

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.

LONG TERM FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY!

A Construction Gateman is required on a freelance basis to join this increasingly busy main contracting organisation on a complex new build scheme in North West London.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Signing Contractors, Staff and Visitors on and off site
  • Ensure safe inbound and outbound movement of vehicles.Accepting deliveries and guiding where to go.
  • Directing traffic
  • Locking and unlocking various plots for contractors.
  • Carrying out instructions set by Site Manager

Requirements needed:

  • Valid CSCS
  • Relevant Tickets
  • Full PPE
  • Previous experience in Gateman positions
  • Construction experience
  • Strong work ethic

This is a long term freelance position with an immediate start, please get in contact with Tom Gibson at Advance TRS or apply here to find out more.

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 independent, award-winning self storage space provider based in London have identified the need to recruit a Development Quantity Surveyor.

Established as a start up in 2006 with the first store opening in East London in 2008 they have successfully grown the business to include a portfolio of 5 stores in March of 2021, now in 2022 they are set for further growth. That’s where you come in!!

Working closely with the Construction Director and Design Director you will apply commercial responsibilities including; cost plan budgeting and cost valuation reporting to all existing and future development works planned to facilitate the company growth targets.

The successful candidate will have a career history leading the commercial responsibilities for the development and pre construction phases of commercial warehouse, industrial and/or distribution build projects. In addition it would be ideal if prospective candidates have had some project exposure to retail interiors / fit out / refurbishment.

You will be adept in the use of commercial Excel packages and be comfortable in reporting commercial information to board. The business are an intrinsic UK element to a major international capital investment group, a company which have business interests throughout Europe and the United States. This role has the future potential for your involvement in projects in these operating regions.

For more information regards this fantastic opportunity please don’t hesitate to contact us with your details…

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
Rail – Civil Engineering
Manchester
£300 – £350 a day

Currently recruiting for a proven quantity surveyor with proven experience of working on U.K infrastructure / Civil engineering projects.

The role would see you join a large project, working for the main contractor taking over the day to day contract administration of the non personnel prelim’s packages.

The ideal candidate would have upwards of 3 years UK industry infrastructure experience, working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor, for either a Client, Main Contractor or Sub Contractor.

This is initially a 3 month contract, but as the project has nearly 2 years left on the programme, you have every opportunity to prove yourself and earning an extension.

This a great opportunity for someone to join a fantastic team, working on a prestigious infrastructure project.

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

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

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

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

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

Havant Thicket Reservoir NEC Supervisor

BASED IN HAVANT

My client has embarked on a £123m project to build a reservoir at Havant Thicket. This environmentally led project will safeguard future water supplies and provide a place of natural beauty for the community to enjoy. The reservoir will provide wetland habitats, paths for walking, cycling, running and horse-riding, and a visitors’ centre providing a café and educational resources for schools. The project will be mainly delivered through a main reservoir contract and two pipeline contracts, with some additional related contracts.

My client is looking for two NEC supervisors, one to focus on the reservoir contract, the other on the pipeline contracts, with some flexibility in providing support across the programme as a whole. The successful candidate will need to uphold theirr values of excellence, integrity and respect.

Main responsibilities are:

  • Ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the technical specification
  • Develop a full understanding of the project scope, accessing the project common data environment to obtain construction details and other information necessary to perform the role
  • Provide guidance in the development of testing and inspect plans needed to comply with the Works Information, quality standards and applicable construction legislation
  • Monitor site activity through regular site visits and inspections to confirm work is carried out in accordance with the works information
  • Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, conditions and resources
  • Obtain, review and monitor compliance with quality procedures including inspection and test plans, as built records and test results
  • Manage the defects process, seeking to proactively identify problems and prevent them from progressing into defects
  • Witness of testing and commissioning activity
  • Coordinate third party design and construction assurance input into site inspections, sample and benchmark reviews and defect resolution
  • Complete a detailed weekly and monthly site reports, documenting the sequence of works with supporting site photographs and records
  • Supporting the Project Manager

To meet the high demands of this role, we are looking for a person who has the following:

Skills

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build excellent relationships with the client and contractor teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable technical review / assurance ability
  • Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 construction contract
  • Working knowledge of health and safety requirements and CDM
  • Excel/Powerpoint/Word/Teams
  • Familiarity with reviewing design information in a Common Data Environment

Qualifications and Experience

  • HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related field of study
  • Experience of site supervision of infrastructure projects within the UK. Water industry street works or major earthworks experience would be an advantage
  • Experience in carrying out the duties of the NEC Supervisor
  • Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme training
  • Full driving licence (all applicants will be required to undertake our driver assessment)

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 CAD Technician

Sector: Water

Grade: Senior

Location: Slough, Berkshire, UK.

Salary: £35k-£50k (experience dependant)

Working station: Perm/ hybrid working

Desirable skills:

-Ideally looking for Senior grade

Qualifications:

-Relevant degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng etc.) or equivalent.

-Working knowledge and experience of UK industry / sector.

-Computer literate to intermediate level with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant technical software.

-Strong experience of 2D AutoCAD is essential – ideally some knowledge of 3D (Civil 3D)

Overview:

You would get involved in all stages of the design process from optioneering through feasibility, outline and then detailed design. Looking for candidates with UK water industry experience on clean water or waste water projects. Doing a lot of below ground infrastructure (clean water and waste water networks) but also do some above ground schemes (treatment works, pumping stations etc).

Our client is working with Thames Water, Affinity Water, Southern Water, Network Rail, Transport for London on multiple projects including main clean water mains replacements and reactive water projects. These would include doing some waste water and above ground schemes working with another utility services business, designing a 6km trunk main. Other projects involvement includes water mains rehab / trunk main schemes and pumping stations, rising mains, and sewer networks. Our client is looking for experienced applicants imminently, ideally at a senior level although applicants with less experience will still be considered. These roles offer the opportunity to help grow the business with lots of variety across design whilst also offering the occasional site visits in the London area. Please see available positions as follow.

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

Job Title: Civil Engineers

Sector: Water

Grade: Engineer to Principal

Location: Slough, Berkshire, UK.

Salary: £30k-£50k (experience dependant)

Working station: Perm/ hybrid working

Desirable skills:

-Ideally looking for Senior grade

-Close to or currently Chartered likely via ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers)

-Will consider Assistant Engineers with 2-3 years experience minimum (unfortunately grads would not be considered for these roles)

Qualifications:

-Relevant degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng etc.) or equivalent.

-Working knowledge and experience of UK industry / sector.

-Computer literate to intermediate level with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant technical software.

Overview:

You would get involved in all stages of the design process from optioneering through feasibility, outline and then detailed design. Looking for candidates with UK water industry experience on clean water or waste water projects. Doing a lot of below ground infrastructure (clean water and waste water networks) but also do some above ground schemes (treatment works, pumping stations etc).

Our client is working with Thames Water, Affinity Water, Southern Water, Network Rail, Transport for London on multiple projects including main clean water mains replacements and reactive water projects. These would include doing some waste water and above ground schemes working with another utility services business, designing a 6km trunk main. Other projects involvement includes water mains rehab / trunk main schemes and pumping stations, rising mains, and sewer networks. Our client is looking for experienced applicants imminently, ideally at a senior level although applicants with less experience will still be considered. These roles offer the opportunity to help grow the business with lots of variety across design whilst also offering the occasional site visits in the London area. Please see available positions as follow.

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

My Client a leading consultant to the UK water sector has an immediate requirement for a contract Cad Technician to work on Water utility design projects.

This is a contract post inside IR35 for an initial contract period of 6 months. the role is based out of the south west but working nationally on a full time from home basis, on Water utility company contracts to include civil design drawings on Water and Waste water treatment plants and associated infrastructure.

Applicants should ideally have a varied background in 2dAutoCAD design work with BIM or Civil 3D being an advantage.

Contract Rate is dependant on Skills and experience inside IR35 on either an Umbrella or PAYE basis.

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

Project Manager – Water Sector

Bristol

£45,000-£55,000

My Client a leading consultancy to the UK water sector is looking for a talented and motivated Design project Manager to join their established design team in the UK water Sector.

What does the role involve?

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

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

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

* Managing change.

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

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

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

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

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

* Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues on projects.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

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

* A recognised project management qualification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assistant Project Manager

Cardiff

My client is currently looking to bring in an Assistant Project Manager predominately based in the South Wales region to work on projects with the Welsh Government.

About the role:

You’ll be

* Carrying out a key role in the inspection and management of disused colliery tip sites

* Compiling reports and specifying remedial and maintenance works

* Supervising contractors and consultants and liaising with statutory bodies and stakeholders to ensure the safety of disused colliery tips in Wales

* Supporting Regional Project Managers in delivering projects throughout the South Wales region whilst maintaining the flexibility to work across the UK coalfield

* Developing your knowledge and skills through work-based training and development to become an expert in your field

About you:

You’ll have:

* A minimum HND / HNC in Civil Engineering, a full degree qualification in civil engineering, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering or mining engineering is highly desirable.

* Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental issues.

* Contractor and stakeholder management skills.

* A commitment to continued professional development and learning.

Experience in some of the following will be advantageous:

* Good knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles.

* Good knowledge of ground investigation works.

* Working knowledge of slope stability issues and calculations.

* A working knowledge of the management of disused tips and contaminated land.

* A working knowledge of AutoCad or similar software.

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

Project Manager – NEC3/NEC4

Mansfield

2 Year Fixed Term – £38,835 – £43,150

My client is part of a governmental body looking to bring in a Project Manager to support them on their existing and upcoming projects.

Working with the corporate projects team, the successful candidate will act as project manager initially progressing on delivery of two key projects within the Environment department for the procurement and implementation of New Engineering Contract (NEC) 4 contractual agreements.

You’ll need great communication and interpersonal skills to influence those key stakeholders to deliver these projects at pace in order to meet the agreed timescales. Success of these projects are critical to ensure the ongoing operation, maintenance and design and build/refurbishment of the existing/ongoing Mine Water Treatment Schemes.

You will work closely with the PMO to provide required highlight reporting and capacity forecasts on a monthly basis and ensure that appropriate governance is applied around your project. You will be required to present project updates to both Project and Programme boards as well as preparing board papers and gaining approvals externally.

Feeling comfortable working at all levels is vital for this role. This role is 2 year fixed term

About you:

You will be a project professional with excellent communication skills and a motivator of teams to deliver a good quality outcome and be able to work with a wide variety of teams and individuals using your stakeholder management skills.

My client is looking for someone who has:

  • Experience in the Project Management of NEC3 or NEC4 procurement for large government contracts
  • Experience of communicating effectively with project and non-project professionals at every level
  • Experience of using different NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contract
  • Experience of producing project schedules and working within the required methodology for that project to maximise the project outcome
  • Strong negotiation and supervisory skills
  • A methodical & organised approach to work

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 fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven Senior Landscape Architect to join a top team of Architects, Engineers, and Consultants. Due to a period of strong performance and steady growth, our client, a top global consultancy, is looking bring a Senior Landscape Architect into the team. The successful candidate would be working on a wide variety of inspiring and challenging projects across the UK and internationally.

Offering a flexible working arrangement, you would have to opportunity to divide your time between working remotely and from one of our client’s office locations across the UK, including Birmingham, Oxfordshire, Manchester, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Edinburgh, or London. The successful Senior Landscape Architect would be working on a mix of projects across the highways, energy, urban regeneration, and environmental sectors, utilising their design and consultancy skills.

The successful candidate would have the following roles and responsibilities:

  • Taking an active lead in the management of projects
  • Assisting in the production of drawings and reports
  • Liaising with client contacts and key project stakeholders
  • Producing creative design proposals
  • Preparing and delivering high quality EIA and LVIA reports

To be considered for the position our client would be interested to hear from candidates with the below skills and experience:

  • A degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent
  • You would be a Chartered Landscape Architect, or on the Pathway to Chartership with several years’ experience
  • Experience working across a variety of project sectors
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Competent and concise report writing skills
  • An eye for fantastic design
  • Proven experience taking a lead on complex projects
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

As the selected Senior Landscape Architect, you would be working in a friendly and supportive environment alongside a team of dynamic and passionate individuals. In addition to a clearly defined career path, our client offers a highly competitive salary, dependant on experience, and fantastic array of benefits.

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 Site Manager is required to join a highly regarded main contracting organisation to lead and deliver the CAT A fit out of an industrial office space in Hampshire.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to manage a full internal fit out scheme from inception to completion on behalf of an increasingly busy main contractor. We are working closely with this main contracting organisation to assist in the recruitment of a Site Manager who can assist the site based Project Manager until project completion.

As Site Manager you must be able to demonstrate recent, relevant project experience in delivering similar office fit out schemes. Experience and knowledge within industrial projects would be highly preferable due to this being an office HQ. This scheme has a build value of £11.5M.

Aside from the fit out/ internals experience you will also be competent in managing specialist contractors, ensuring and insisting on the highest regard to health & safety and demanding a high standard of work in line with the project time lines and programme.

Skill sets will include;

  • Liaise effectively with Project Manager
  • Oversee Sub-Contractors and plan all works on site.
  • Orchestrate progress and update meetings
  • A passion for Health & Safety
  • Maintain high standard of work
  • CSCS & SMSTS & FIRST AID Accreditation

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining an expert professional team who work alongside their clients to meet budget, offering innovative solutions. This contractor’s business model is based upon quality rather than volume, aiming to work for select clients, providing repeat business, ensuring standards remain high and quality of staff is not diluted.

To discuss in more detail please call Tom Gibson immediately on 07983 460 566 at Advance TRS or apply!

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

Advance TRS Construction are again assisting this major main contracting group to recruit a Project Surveyor to join their site based commercial team on a £40M valued new build higher education project in Oxford.

This major main contracting group are chasing £1bn turnover and have been widely publicised as a highly successful contracting group which have not only seen turnover, but also net profitability increases year on year. No mean feet in this current economic crisis.

You will ideally be in a position where you are keen to make your next career step into project based surveying on a scheme of this value. Perhaps you have led smaller schemes for a main contract employer and will see this as a stepping stone to leading bigger, more complex projects and enhance your career skills, experience and capabilities?

You will join a site team which includes an SQS ultimately reporting to a visiting Managing Surveyor, so you will be well supported and as such allowed to flourish in this sought after employer. The scheme itself is a £40M valued new build D&B higher education contract in Oxford.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a recent track history of employment as assistant and or project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor. You will have led commercial responsibilities on projects in the £10-15M value bracket and now see this as your logical next career move?

You will live in a commutable distance to Oxford, ideally Degree or HND qualified and have at least 5 year site based commercial experience. For these skills and experiences you will in turn move your career forwards with this highly desirable, successful and secure major contracting group.

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: CEM – Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Salary: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected work within the rail aspects of design and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver design work safely to the level of quality expected. This role will be to manage works with a focus on civils at delivery stage of a major project in northern ireland.

Suitable role for a contractors engineering manager with rail civils

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of an engineer on design works for a contractor
  • Act as CEM managing a team of CREs
  • Carrying out engineering responsibilities in project from start to finish
  • Controlling all onsite technical activities and quality control.

Essential requirements:

  • Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines.
  • Held CEM status previously
  • Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures.

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply or contact Josh Hill 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Tier 1 main contracting group as Building Services Manager, based within their northern home counties region.

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

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

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

The Role:

  • Manage the complete qualitative, technical and commercial appraisal of services tenders across the team, in conjunction with other team members.
  • Identify equal and approved services solutions for inclusion in tenders.
  • Ensure technical appraisals of the design of the services to ensure compliance on all projects.
  • Design gap analysis (Building Services)
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Attend meetings such as tender launch meetings, mid tender reviews/interviews and tender adjudications
  • Oversee all service handovers between the preconstruction and delivery team to ensure a technically and contractually compliant services tender.
  • Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer-first ethic.

You:

Essential Criteria:

  • Appropriate CSCS card
  • Valid driving licence
  • Appropriate managerial experience in the services sector
  • Understanding of all relevant M&E and services legislation
  • Commercial acumen
  • Proficient use of and Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook
  • A variety of M&E projects in a wide range of sectors
  • Reside within in a commutable distance to Hertfordshire

Desirable Criteria:

  • Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc)
  • Design/ Estimating experience
  • Working towards MCIOB / CIBSE
  • Predominantly mechanically bias background

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

Job Title: Project Manager- Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

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

Role

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

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential requirements:

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

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on delivery focused projects

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

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

Job Title: Bid Manager – Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: Remote work possible

Salary : Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHBidM

I am looking for a Bid Manager with a good rail background, to work within a medium sized rail contractor for infrastructure works on NR and LUL

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within the rail environment. This role would suit an existing sales /bid led technical expert.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop relationships between clients and other organisations within the rail and power industry.
  • Network effectively across the business in multiple areas of industry.
  • Work toward bid, tender and invite dates.
  • Manage the bid process from start to finish
  • Work with the engineering and senior team to attempt to win works across the uk

Essential requirements:

  • Have worked in a sales led business development . bid management role previously .
  • Have five years relevant experience.
  • Will need to have current or past engineering understanding

Desirable:

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

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

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

Due to continued business growth, Advance TRS is looking for successful applicants to join our infrastructure recruitment teams in Guildford. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing SME recruiting for an established client base within the built environment sector.

Advance TRS is looking for experienced Recruitment Consultants, preferably with experience recruiting within the built environment.

In addition to working in a successful environment with like-minded young professionals the company also offers a highly competitive salary and commission structure as well as regular incentives including:

  • Basic salary + uncapped commission
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual rewards for meeting targets
  • Lunch clubs
  • Annual all expenses paid overseas trip
  • Company phone
  • 5pm finish on a Friday with first round down the local pub paid for
  • Internal training programme with clearly defined career progression tracks.

Person Requirements:

At Advance TRS we pride ourselves on being the best we can be and delivering a premium quality service to our candidates and clients alike. In order to deliver this, we look for people with the right qualities and habits so we can equip them with the tools to be the best recruiters.

  • DRIVEN
  • HARD WORKING
  • FOCUSED
  • AMBITIOUS
  • OPTIMISTIC
  • SELF-MOTIVATED
  • PERSISTENT
  • CARING
  • FUN
  • COMMITTED

Life at Advance TRS:

Advance TRS have established market specialisms in four key sectors within the Built Environment Sector, with a focus on technical and engineering requirements through all project phases.

Since establishing our staff have raised over £45,000 for charities including Railway Children and Action for Children. Taking on personal challenges and fundraising activities to advance others has been a core founding principle and all staff are encouraged to support charitable causes wherever possible.

We understand talented staff are the key to our success, so have an internal training programme to develop people at all stages in their career, including;

  • online learning modules
  • classroom training
  • matrix training
  • workshops
  • round tables
  • mentoring

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

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

Due to continued business growth, Advance TRS is looking for successful applicants to join our infrastructure recruitment teams in Guildford. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing SME recruiting for an established client base within the built environment sector.

Advance TRS is looking for experienced Recruitment Consultants, preferably with experience recruiting within the built environment.

In addition to working in a successful environment with like-minded young professionals the company also offers a highly competitive salary and commission structure as well as regular incentives including:

  • Basic salary + uncapped commission
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual rewards for meeting targets
  • Lunch clubs
  • Annual all expenses paid overseas trip
  • Company phone
  • 5pm finish on a Friday with first round down the local pub paid for
  • Internal training programme with clearly defined career progression tracks.

Person Requirements:

At Advance TRS we pride ourselves on being the best we can be and delivering a premium quality service to our candidates and clients alike. In order to deliver this, we look for people with the right qualities and habits so we can equip them with the tools to be the best recruiters.

  • DRIVEN
  • HARD WORKING
  • FOCUSED
  • AMBITIOUS
  • OPTIMISTIC
  • SELF-MOTIVATED
  • PERSISTENT
  • CARING
  • FUN
  • COMMITTED

Life at Advance TRS:

Advance TRS have established market specialisms in four key sectors within the Built Environment Sector, with a focus on technical and engineering requirements through all project phases.

Since establishing our staff have raised over £45,000 for charities including Railway Children and Action for Children. Taking on personal challenges and fundraising activities to advance others has been a core founding principle and all staff are encouraged to support charitable causes wherever possible.

We understand talented staff are the key to our success, so have an internal training programme to develop people at all stages in their career, including;

  • online learning modules
  • classroom training
  • matrix training
  • workshops
  • round tables
  • mentoring

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

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

  • You will be educated to degree level in Civil / Water Engineering
  • You must be able to demonstrate a passion for water / wastewater infrastructure with an aptitude for design.
  • You may also have basic CAD and/or QGIS skills.
  • You will be a self-motivated, have a keen interest in water engineering, an understanding of water or wastewater infrastructure design and a desire to learn within the context of a strong, highly skilled team.

You will be joining a small but dynamic team working on a variety of schemes in the water sector. Being a smaller consultancy my client is able to offer a broad range of experience in addition to technical design which may include project management, bidding & tendering, site visits, commercial management and client / stakeholder relationship management.

Our clients’ company partners are based in the office and are very experienced engineers who would be able to provide expert support, training and guidance.

Our client is looking for candidates with well-rounded experience. Covering everything from initial concept design, through outline and detailed design, then construction support on-site. Experience of working in a D&B environment would be beneficial.

If you have experience designing schemes in the following areas then our client would be interested in speaking with you:

Cleanwater: Trunk mains, water mains rehabilitation, water main diversions, PRV (pressure reducing valves), leakage manage / pressure management, cleanwater networks, water supply, water pipelines

Wastewater: Sewers, wastewater networks, combined sewer overflows (CSO), rising mains

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.

Your role will liaise directly with clients and involve providing technical expertise in the delivery of hydraulic and hydrological modelling projects, including 1D and 2D models for rivers and surface water. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues, support work winning activity, and develop strong client relationships to support the continued development of the Environment team.

To meet the demands and needs of our customers you will support innovative work with colleagues and explore new areas of work including sustainability, climate solutions and aquaculture. You will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation to promote the business through presentations at conferences and cross-sell our services to attract new clients.

The core project teams are based in London and Leeds, with other UK offices including Aberdeen, however our client is open to flexible working, including the option of remote working. There is a requirement to travel to customer sites and to attend meetings, whether on customer sites and/or in regional offices.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline, and ideally a Masters or PhD in a relevant subject.
  • Demonstrable experience in the application of flood risk management legislation, planning policy, and industry guidance. This may include:
  • Experience in FEH hydrological assessments and/or hydraulic modelling (ESTRY-TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, or similar)
  • Business Case / project appraisal experience related to flood management
  • Project management of flooding or water related projects
  • Experience in providing technical advice and mentorship to junior team members
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present professionally both verbally and in writing, conveying technical subject matter to a range of audiences.
  • You will be self-motivated with a proactive approach to continual professional development.
  • You will be a Chartered member of a professional body or have a desire to work towards chartered status.

About Our Client

Our client is a maritime-orientated high-end design house and technical consulting firm driven by a passion for solving complex, real-world problems.

They are open and committed to discussing flexible working. They believe that everyone performs at their best when they have the flexibility to make working work best for them.

Our client hires talented people and welcomes applications from everyone. At this time, they particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority ethnic, female, and non-binary candidates as they are underrepresented in these groups.

Our client knows that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to achieving their purpose as a business which is to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. Their passion and goal are to build more diverse teams and to create an environment where employees are engaged, thriving, and feel a sense of belonging.

Benefits

Our clients’ employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary, they offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, family, finance, and personal development.

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

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

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

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

Job Summary

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

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

Blue Green Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Criteria

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

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

Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.

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

Attained a chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

Experience in urban drainage modelling

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

First class written and oral communication skills

Desirable Criteria

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

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

Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects

Sound commercial understanding

Able to develop and motivate junior team members

Responsibilities

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

Undertake Project Manager role on projects where required

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

Support in the preparation of bid documents and estimates.

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

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

Contributing towards technical innovation and improvement workgroups.

The Individual

We seek an Individual that can demonstrate:

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

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

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

A confident and professional manner.

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

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

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

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

Our client is looking for a customer-focused person to join their UK team as a Technical Support Engineer/Scientist for their TUFLOW hydraulic modelling software.

Working from their Leeds or London office, you will be responsible for providing first line technical support for our clients’ customers within the UK and Europe and working closely with the wider TUFLOW software development and support team. In this role, you will need to effectively manage incoming support queries, provide expert technical advice, and provide ideas, feedback and participate in the on-going development of the TUFLOW software. The role would suit someone who is inquisitive, enjoys problem solving, is passionate about hydraulic modelling and is committed to providing excellent customer service.

About Our Client

Our client has a worldwide reputation for innovative thinking and engineering excellence, built by every individual and every company within their group. As an Employee Benefit Trust it is in their culture to work to a common goal. They employ the best engineers, scientists and software specialists who have the freedom to think without boundaries, share ideas and play an active role in decision making. Our clients’ staff are given every opportunity to fully develop their skills by working on challenging, leading-edge projects, supported by appropriate development and training initiatives. They provide the environment that gives people the freedom and autonomy to achieve their potential, professionally and personally.

Our client are the software developers of the award winning and globally recognised TUFLOW suite of products. A role within the TUFLOW Software Business Unit team will provide direct access to the software developers and support teams. This provides a unique opportunity to receive training and mentorship from international TUFLOW experts, access to new features prior to their commercial release and the ability to influence the direction of the software.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Provide first tier technical support for TUFLOW users within the UK and Europe.
  • Make judgements and recommendations on technical matters related to TUFLOW software.
  • Liaises with clients, potential and current, for the purposes of service delivery.
  • Assist in the provision of technical training courses.
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of TUFLOW, systems and hydraulic modelling processes.
  • Provides input where required on a range of sales, marketing and technical tasks and other projects as required.
  • Adheres to quality, safety and environmental procedures/standards.
  • May contribute to or be the author of technical papers as well as conference presentations.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant area of study (Geography, Mathematics).
  • Minimum 2 years’ UK experience post-graduation in hydraulic modelling for flood risk management including use of TUFLOW.
  • A desire to gain knowledge and understanding in environmental modelling including coastal, sediment transport and water quality modelling.
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) particularly QGIS, ArcMap and/or MapInfo.
  • Customer facing attitude.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates initiative and takes a proactive approach to tasks.

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, we can provide the following:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A culture where we actively promote our employees’ development
  • A wide variety of schemes and initiatives to promote inclusivity and engagement across the business
  • A flexible approach to working practices

This role would be based from either our clients’ Leeds or London office.

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 has an opportunity for an Assistant Clean Water Network Modeller to join their team delivering frameworks for several UK water companies, and industrial and overseas clients.

This is a permanent vacancy that can be based anywhere across the United Kingdom. You will report to the Technical Director and will be responsible for the development and delivery of a wide variety of projects.

It would be very beneficial for you to have UK water industry experience using Synergi software for water network modelling. Candidates with experience in Infoworks WS will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include (some or all depending on seniority):

  • Construction, calibration and delivery of clean water hydraulic models
  • Carrying out investigation studies on clean water networks to support system improvements and investment planning
  • Analysis of spatial and network performance data
  • Ensuring quality of outputs and compliance with standards, specifications and governance requirements
  • Building, maintaining and managing strong and collaborative working relationships with clients
  • Support on the production of bids and proposals
  • Contributing to our culture of continual improvement to drive efficiency and innovation
  • Contributing to commercial performance, forecasting and risk management

Skills / Experience

Essential:

  • Good IT skills, in particular MS Excel and Access and use of GIS packages
  • Good technical report writing skills
  • Experience in the analysis of water networks (or similar) performance data
  • Experience in the construction and use of network hydraulic models, ideally using Synergi / SynerGEE
  • Good presentation, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, able to present findings and discuss with clients
  • Ability to manage (or support project managers to manage) small to large modelling projects/packages and programme of works
  • Self-motivated, self-disciplined and having the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with clients
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to provide technical support and assistance
  • The ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support to others within the team
  • Awareness of relevant health and safety and environmental aspects of projects

Essential:

  • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

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
Freelance OUTSIDE IR35
Reading
3-6 Months

Working with a nationwide contractor looking for a site based Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team, and manage a small civil engineering job on a day to day basis, working closely with the PM.

The project is mostly sub contracted out, so typical day to day would be the administration of the contract up and down stream. Closing out sub contractors in due course.

You would need to be able to work on your own accord, closely with the PM, have excellent NEC contract knowledge, especially Option B.

The role would need someone on site a minimum of 3 days a week.

There is the opportunity for continued work with this contractor on similar jobs after a successful close out of this job project.
Please apply by sending your CV.

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

My Client a leading organisation in the UK water sector have an immediate contract requirement for a programme manager to manage a design programme.

Ideally applicants should have a background in the UK water sector and have experience acting on behalf of a client organisation and managing and interfacing with design partners and consultancies.

A key part of the role would be working with in house stakeholders and project manager and design staff to interface with consultant partners and to compile and issue service orders and to chase up the programme of work.

Applicants must have a background in water engineering and an appreciation for design and build frameworks in the UK water sector.

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 (Construction Division) are very pleased to be assisting this extremeley ‘Bespoke’ Residential Developer for their ongoing High-end development – on the outskirts of Swindon town centre. They are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join the team – previous experince on Timber framed projects is a necessity. Dealing with a wide range of contractors from fellow professionals to customers, so first-rate communication skills and a flexible approach are both absolutely essential.

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Planning and recording progress in accordance with the Company’s approved methods of planning and recording.
  • Ensuring all builds are produced to a consistently high standard of quality in line with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Dealing with any customer queries during the production cycle promptly and effectively, ensuring a satisfactory outcome for both parties.
  • Appointing and managing employed and labour only sub-contractors appropriate for the site.
  • Co-ordinating labour and materials to meet the production programme, maintaining the optimum level of materials on sites consistent with the labour force being fully and effectively employed and the agreed production programme being met.
  • Monitoring the output of all persons working on site and signing work off for payment, ensuring they have been completing to the required standards of quality.
  • Initiating all inspections made under the Building Regulations and liaising with inspectors whilst on site.
  • Supervising and inspecting all road and sewer construction on site.
  • Organising the connection of all services in a timely manner for occupations.
  • Carrying our pre-completion inspections of properties with the purchasers and recording any outstanding works.
  • Ensure all activities on site accords with both statutory H&S Law and site specific RAMS.
  • Ensuring all reasonable requests from the sales team in connection with the preparation and maintenance of show homes are accommodated in a timely manner.
  • Taking responsibility for all compound security and all properties.
  • Assisting the Customer Care Team by ensuring maintenance works are completed in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Attending meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties.
  • Complying with and uphold company policies and procedures.
  • Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
  • Ensuring all health and Safety aspects of Covid-19.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

  • Full Driving Licence
  • A management or supervisory role on a new build residential construction site.
  • Managed jobs from inception to completion.
  • Previously obtained SMSTS and First Aid Trained.
  • Competent with project planning, site Health & Safety with commercial awareness.
  • Good people management, problem solving skills and time management Skills.
  • Excellent attention to Detail with a desire to succeed

If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path – please send an up-to-date copy of your Cv to me: am@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.

​​​​​​​Designer’s Site Representative/Highway Engineer

We are working with a large consultancy, with a great reputation, who are actively looking for an experienced Highway Engineer/Designer’s Site Representative to work on the A303 (Sparkford to Ilchester). The role will be based on site and our client is happy to consider both permanent staff, or long term contract (18 months+)

The role

You will act as the main interface (alongside an experience Structures DSR) between the contractor and the design team. You will:

  • Ensure construction is fully compliant with the design and specifications
  • Modify design where required, taking into account site errors and variations
  • Provide clarity on design to the contractors when required
  • Raise and respond to any technical queries, RFI’s etc.

Experience required

  • Prior experience with highway design, specification and designer’s risk assessments
  • Ideally experience of major highway schemes
  • Prior similar experience based on site as a DSR
  • Good understanding of highway design to meet CDM regulations
  • Strong communication skills in order to liaise with both the contractor and designers

Contract length

  • 18 months

Rate of pay

  • £25-35ph PAYE

Location

  • A303

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

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

Job Title: Contractors Responsible Engineer- Rail Track

Type: Contract

Location: Northern Ireland

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCRE

I am looking for a CRE with a good p-way background, to deliver track engineering technical excellence for pway engineering frameworks across northern Ireland.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a track aspect. This role would suit an existing CRE or DPE.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the track engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the p-way engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve technical issues.
  • Prepare Invitation to Tender documentation for track Engineering Sub-contracts.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments. Assist the Tendering department in the preparation of Tenders. Act as the track CRE on contracts as required by the Project Director.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civils engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience.
  • Will need to have current or past CRE status or proven evidence of being appointed to act as CRE for a period of time.
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling the planning, design reviews to delivery of permanent way works

Desirable:

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

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

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

Our client are recruiting for experienced Senior & Principal Ecologists to join their growing multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team in the South East. You will get thewd varied portfolio of work including flood, coastal and maritime projects for clients such as the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and local authorities and a range of other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport and renewable power. There is also opportunity to support our clients’ growing portfolio of water and catchment work including natural capital projects providing nature-based solutions via blue-green infrastructure to the water industry. One of our clients’ current projects is the River Thames Scheme EIA, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project requiring 8km of new flood relief channels and design of a large number of habitat creation areas in order to provide Biodiversity Net Gain.

Our client has an active Ecology Community of Practice and pride themselves on being at the forefront of ecological best practice and innovation. Their ecologists are empowered to work closely with their multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver more sustainable solutions and maximise Biodiversity Net Gain. Our client is a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute) and hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, which is a benchmark of their high standards in EIA delivery.

Our client will also ensure you will be mentored as required to develop your field and ecological assessment skills, and work towards full membership and chartership with CIEEM if not already obtained. They will pay for two professional memberships as part of their benefits package.

About the Role

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

Qualifications/Requirements

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

  • have an ecological/environmental related degree
  • be a member of CIEEM
  • be or working towards Chartered Ecologist or Environmentalist
  • hold a protected species licence and/or have another ecological specialism e.g. botany
  • have an understanding of UKHabs and Biodiversity Net Gain
  • have excellent written and oral communication
  • have experience of using Arc suite (Collector, Survey 123) or similar
  • have previous consultancy experience
  • hold a full UK driving licence
  • have the ability to organise, manage and prioritise work, with or without supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver well-planned work schedules

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.