Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Salary: £40-50k (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Reading, UK

Type: Perm – Full time – Hybrid

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

What will you be doing

Working under the direction of the Direct Delivery Senior Delivery Manager, the role will be part of the newly developed Direct Delivery inhouse Capital Delivery team. Driving efficiency as the intelligent client that our client needs to be able to achieve its AMP7 goals and beyond.

Act as the Engineering Project Manager responsible for the design & build of Wastewater and Water Process Projects in accordance with project delivery procedures. For projects ranging in complexity between £100k to £3m in value managed directly by the team.

Acting as the Project lead from conception to handover in relation to planned projects or urgent/emergency works. Being able to come up with robust and safe concepts and/or solutions is a key requirement for this position.

Take a lead role in the planning and delivery of design & build activities.

Accountable for developing the projects and documentation for submission through the Governance process to achieve the correct funding to deliver the project as required by the internal stakeholders/client.

Work with the team to achieve the time and cost targets.

Work with and manage indirectly a wider team of multi-function Engineers, Environmental, Construction, and Commercial Assurance support.

Act as the key contact to support the role of CDM Designer or Principal Designer, particularly for projects where the inhouse engineers undertake the design.

Be competent in risk management, including risk identification, mitigation, and control. Being able to de-risk and add value during the outline design stage is a key requirement for this position.

Provide Project Assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets.

Capable of working on several projects and managing the works awarded to Internal stakeholders, framework suppliers/contractors, and external consultants.

Key accountabilities for the role include:

-Coaching and mentoring others to ensure continuous improvement

-Assessment of Project Briefs and associated technical information and solutions, to support risk mitigation to maximise value before pricing by a delivery contractor

-Management of multi-disciplinary project teams’ activities per project delivery procedures.

-Management of the delivery of design & Build activities to time, cost, and quality through planning and forecasting resource requirements

-Checking and review of team outputs

-Coaching and mentoring others to ensure continuous improvement

What are we looking for

-Degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline

-Experience in Water and or Waste Water production/Process is ideal along with a good working knowledge of end-to-end project delivery processes

-Extensive experience in the field of water and/or wastewater process design, and technical and construction assurance

-A focus on supporting and implementing continuous improvement

-Good communication skills

-Experience in managing project teams and accountability for project delivery

-Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and Office 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.

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: £50-60k (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Hampton, UK

Type: Perm – Full time – Hybrid

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

What will you be doing

As a Senior Civil Engineer, a key role in the Project Engineering team is working alongside contractors and consultants delivering Capital Projects ensuring they comply with our requirements, standards, and expectations for design, delivery, and Health & Safety.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved with the design and delivery of capital projects within the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. Working within an encouraging and collaborative team who live our values daily, you’ll be in a prime position to make a difference to our business and customers.

The Project Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the effective definition and de-risking of project briefs that provide the foundation of capital projects. You’ll play an essential part in the supply of project briefs for contractors to deliver against whilst maintaining capital spending.

Focusing on the Civil Engineering discipline, the Senior Civil Engineer will provide the expertise needed to:

-Oversee the development of Contractor Project Briefs to meet defined needs with best-value solutions

-Understand and mitigate project risks to reduce project delivery costs

-Provide Design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery as the Delivery Stream dictates

-Provide technical assurance of projects during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets

Key accountabilities include:

-Co-ordinating the development of Project Briefs from the needs defined by Asset Management

-Understanding project risks and co-ordinate mitigation activities

-Preparing and supporting technical reviews through the Definition, De-Risking, and Detail Design phases of projects

-Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through the Detail Design and Construction phases of projects

-Coaching and mentoring others to facilitate personal development and continuous improvement

What we are looking for

-Be educated to degree level in Civil engineering or other appropriate technical qualification in an engineering discipline

-Be knowledgeable and have relevant experience in Civil Engineering

-Understanding of Health & Safety in the construction industry and in particular CDM

-Experience of developing capital project solutions in the water/wastewater industry

-Experience of developing technical project solutions and/or briefs

-Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements

-Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be naturally collaborative and confident to effectively communicate with colleagues, contractors and consultants and drive forward project delivery

-Have a passion for continuous professional development and an active approach to driving diversity within engineering

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

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Water Non-Infrastructure

Salary: £55-65k (depending on skills and experience) + CAR ALLOWENCE + BENEFITS

Location: Reading, UK

Type: Perm – Full time – Hybrid

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

Our client is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. As the Principal Engineer – Water Non-Infrastructure, you’ll work in our Capital Delivery department and lead a team of circa. 10 Engineers. The team works alongside the Project Managers for projects relating to our potable water treatment and related assets to ensure that they are designed and delivered to our client’s high standards with regard to health & safety, time, quality, and cost. The projects are located west of the M25.

The Principal Engineer – Water Non-Infrastructure provides the expertise needed to:

-Provide design sign-off between our clients Asset Management and Capital Delivery departments as the delivery stream dictates

-Present the selected design to the relevant internal governance committees to obtain approvals to progress the scheme

-Provide technical assurance throughout the life of the scheme, during the design, delivery, commissioning, and handover of assets

-Drive the advancement of their Engineering discipline

-Input to and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards

The key accountabilities include:

-Providing the technical input into de-risking Project Briefs to maximise value

-Providing the technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery including handover

-Ensuring we are compliant with Engineering based regulatory requirements

-Supporting the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable Engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that takes our clients Engineering into AMP8 and beyond

What you should bring to the role:

-Be a recognised leader in Engineering with considerable experience in the water industry

-Have a strong understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our Engineering requirements

-Possess excellent leadership and communication skills both internally and externally

-Possess the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate

-Budget management experience

-Be educated to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and with professional chartership

-A passion for continuous professional development and a dynamic approach to driving diversity within Engineering

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

Job Title: Technical Assurance Civil Engineer

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

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

Type: Perm – Full time

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

What will you be doing

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

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

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

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

What are we looking for

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

-Have significant experience working in a design and construction role

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Title: Civil Asset Condition Team Leader

Salary: £37-50k (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Ashford, Surrey, UK

Type: Perm – Full time

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

What you will be doing

Our client is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. As the Civil Asset Condition Team Leader for wastewater, you will lead the condition assessment process for large civil assets within the business.

This role offers a great opportunity to work with a broad set of unique assets varying in age from the 1600s to the modern-day. You will be responsible for a newly created team which will lead the way on asset condition assessment.

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

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

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

Define the set of civil assets within the wastewater business and implement an appropriate condition assessment and inspection programme

Provide an overview of civil asset conditions for the business to inform the corporate governance processes

Undertake asset inspections, produce technical reports, and define remedial requirements resulting from asset inspections

Monitor and report on the performance of the assessment condition programme against key performance indicators and other relevant measures, taking corrective action as necessary

Implement business and technical developments to improve business performance

Develop policies, standards, systems, and processes in asset condition assessment and provide the business with guidance and support relating to asset assessment

What are we looking for

-Be a credible leader with the drive and energy to deliver, lead and support your team, driving a culture of safety and performance management across all teams

-Have a civil engineering degree or equivalent working knowledge.

-It would be great if you are a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

-Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with our stakeholders, team members and colleagues

-Be competent with the use of complex IT systems and standard office software, including SAP

-Have a full driving licence as you will be required to travel as part of the role

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

Our client, a fantastic multi-discipline engineering and environmental company, is currently hiring for an experienced Landscape Architect to join their team as a Senior or Principal Landscape Architect. They have several different office locations across the UK, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Shropshire and the Midlands.

You would be joining a team specialising in the production and delivery of accurate LVIA reports, landscape character assessments and feasibility studies. Working on a wide variety of projects, including renewable energy schemes, major infrastructure projects and residential developments, you would utilise your skills and experience to deliver high quality technical assessments.

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

  • Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute, or currently on the Pathway to Chartership
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the field, including experience within Landscape Architecture or Landscape Planning
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A sound working knowledge of current legislation and policy surrounding Landscape Planning
  • Experience producing LVIA reports for a variety of different project types and sizes
  • A keen interest in Landscape Planning and Technical Assessment

Our client is committed to a hybrid working model, allowing staff to split their time between the office and remote working. Continual training and development are provided to allow each individual member of the team to meet their full potential.

Alongside a competitive basic salary, our client offers a fantastic array of benefits including 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), Private Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover, up to 9% pension contributions and Life Insurance. At Principal grade you would also be eligible for an additional travel/car allowance.

For more information, please do apply with your CV or contact Hannah Coton at Advance TRS to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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 talented and enthusiastic 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 Landscape Architect into their 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, Bristol, Edinburgh, or London. The successful Landscape Architect would be working on a mix of projects across the highways, energy, urban regeneration, and environmental sectors, developing their design and assessment skills.

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 currently be on the Pathway to Chartership, or have an interest in becoming chartered
  • A minimum of two years’ experience working within Landscape Architecture
  • Excellent design skills
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

As the selected 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.

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.

Live Freelance Opportunity
9 Month Contract
Immediate Start

An experienced Façade Manager is required to join a highly regarded main contracting organisation to assist in the delivery of a new build industrial/warehouse scheme in East London

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on a prestigious design and build industrial 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 Façade Manager who can manage the façade packages and external envelope.

As Façade Manager you must be able to demonstrate recent, relevant project experience in overseeing façade and external packages on steel frame industrial schemes. This scheme has a build value of £18M.

Aside from the steel frame industrial 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 Site 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.

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 Manager

A main contracting organisation, rapidly creating a leading brand name within the residential construction sector have secured a new build high rise residential apartment scheme in West London. This forms part of an extended framework of contracts with the client and local authority. The senior management team have identified the need to recruit a Senior Design Manager to join them on the scheme.

Role Purpose:

To be responsible for all design and technical matters ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stages this may include the management of a team of Design Managers. This role will involve working alongside the Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Project Directors, whilst reporting back to the Design Director.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To be responsible for all design and technical matters ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stages.
  • Fully contribute to the tender process including tender launch, adjudication and tender settlement meetings.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and attend tender presentations and interviews.
  • 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.
  • Establishing and 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
  • Carrying out full technical reviews and an evaluation of all design information received during all stages (tender and construction stages)

Skills & Experience:

  • Preference for experience as in either Architectural, Structural or Project Management background.
  • The candidate will typically have undertaken a similar role in a similar sized business for a minimum of ten years and be working towards or will have achieved a professional qualification.
  • The candidate will have demonstrated a sound approach to managing 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 multi project experience covering more than one scheme at any one time, 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 take lead role as bid manager during pre-construction or construction as business needs dictate.
  • A provider of design solutions and should have strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Complete performance development reviews.
  • Ability to undertake peer reviews on projects.
  • The ability to review design documents to identify where gaps are missing, or details are not coordinated.

Qualifications:

  • Construction related qualification
  • Chartered or Associate Member of an appropriate engineering institution

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

Project Director – West London

The Company

We are working closely with this contractor, developer and investor to recruit a Project Director to join an established team working in the residential new build sector.

A business who build long-term partnerships to deliver high quality, value-for-money services to meet customer’s residential place-making ambitions.

They work with local authorities, housing associations and private partners with a vision to become the contracting, investment and development partner of choice for local authorities, housing associations, care homes and private-sector partners in the South.

They promote a people-focused inclusive culture where teams are valued. This promotes innovation and encourages continuous improvement in the sectors they work in.

The Role

We are looking for a Project Director who has the ability to take ownership and a deliver schemes c£30M in value in West London. This workload is the latest phased release from a long standing framework with a local authority and housing provider. You will need experience of working on projects from tender stage through to handover and your responsibilities will include:

  • Overall responsibility for the success of a project ensuring it is handed over on time, to the client’s expectations and within budget
  • Develop and implement programmes that allow accurate project monitoring.
  • Identify the quality expectations and ensure these are achieved.
  • Facilitate Site establishment and site logistics.
  • Manage all statutory and company requirements for managing Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
  • Understands the contractual requirements of the project.
  • Identifies and manages risk.
  • Ensure delivery against the project budgets including profit, preliminaries, procurement etc.
  • Ensure measures are established for the timely delivery of design information.
  • Contribute into supply chain selection
  • Agree requirements for time, cost and quality aspects of trade contractor packages.
  • Maintaining good stakeholder relationships with clients, consultants and sub-contractors.

To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive, passionate and engaging approach. You will have a track record of taking projects from start to finish in the £20m – £50m bracket with a well-known main contract / residential development company.

The Plus Points

There are genuine opportunities for career development and progression with this contractor. They also invest heavily in training and successful applicants can expect long and rewarding careers. Excellent salary including;

  • Highly competitive remuneration package
  • Industry leading maternity/paternity scheme
  • Generous Pension
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Flexible 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.

Civil / Structural Technician (Water Sector)

Contract

6 + months – Inside IR35

Bridgend – Hybrid Working.

My client is a leading construction company and developer and due to ongoing growth, have a requirement for a technician to join their team.

You will be an integral part of a design team supporting the delivery of complex and challenging projects using an array of BIM and Digital Engineering tools. They have a supportive culture, and working together they will ensure you are challenged to reach your full potential in the field of BIM and Digital Engineering, drawing on your current experience and the knowledge and capability within their teams and projects.

This role will be working with a team based in Bridgend in South Wales, with a view of flexible working 3 days from home, 2 days in office.

The projects will be predominantly in the water sector, however they operate a flexible team structure so there will be opportunities to work in other sectors too.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating high quality, accurate models to support project delivery (using predominantly REVIT, Civil 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D).
  • Use and creation of REVIT families across projects and to standardise design, and experienced in engaging with the supply chain to integrate supply chain model data into the project model.
  • Liaison with other design team members to identify and resolve project issues clashes etc in line with the project BIM protocol.
  • Undertaking model co-ordination to ensure our deliverables are fully co-ordinated with other disciplines, using a combination of BIM 360 Glue and Navisworks Manage.
  • Creating high quality construction information to minimise site queries.
  • Responding to site queries quickly and responsively.
  • Taking responsibility for management of small projects with appropriate support from design staff.
  • Offering help, guidance and mutual support to other members of the technician group.
  • Skills in detailing and scheduling of bar reinforcement for RC elements using CADS RC or REVIT are desirable.

Candidate Specification:

  • The candidate should hold an appropriate construction related qualification. The minimum level of qualification shall be a BTEC HNC or equivalent.
  • The candidate must have a good knowledge of the construction industry and an awareness of appropriate construction methods.
  • The candidate should be proactive, highly motivated, driven to succeed and possess a strong attention to detail.
  • You need to be willing to adapt, have strong problem solving skills and work well within a team.
  • Understanding of BIM standards and processes
  • A working knowledge of the following: Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D modelling packages and Microsoft office suite.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  • Senior Estimator
  • London
  • Civil Engineering Rail – HS2
  • Freelance
  • Up to £600 a day

Currently working closely with a key who is on a large HS2 project in London, looking for a proven and experienced Senior Estimator to join the team on a contract basis.

Flexible working between the office and WFH, for the right candidate with a mix of major project experience covering Rail and Civil Engineering projects in your CV.

This is a long term Freelance role, in a great team, on a great project.

Call me on 07973266094 if you want to find out more information.

I have interview slots booked for WC 11th July.

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 Civils Infrastructure
London / WFH 2 days a week
£450 – £495 a day

Recruiting for a very successful client, looking to bolster their commercial team to assist as work continues to ramp up.
Joining as existing team with several work portfolios in a Rail and Civil Environment, the successful candidate would need to be able to demonstrate previous contractor sided UK experience, working on Rail or Civil engineering projects, with strong NEC exposure and understanding.

The role would see you working in central London, with flexible working from home as part of your week, and occasional site visits in the south of England.

Long term contract for the right candidates.

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
  • Bath
  • Perm £45k – £55k plus package
  • Civil Engineering / Utilities / Reinstatement

Recruiting for a national civil engineering contractor who have picked up several new contracts and as such are looking to grow their commercial team to cover the new projects.

Looking for an experienced, and confident quantity surveyor, who is well versed in NEC contracts and specifically self delivery. You’d be travelling between, various local sites, liaising with the site engineering teams to collate meterage rates and maximise margins.

An ideal background for this quantity surveyor would see someone with upwards of 5 Years experience, ideally working in the Utilities, Highways, earthworks, drainage or general Civil Engineering sectors for a contractor who principally carries out their own work, not sub contracted out.

Successful Quantity Surveyors would initially have a Teams Interview organised, before a second in person interview to follow,

This is a flexible working company, after an initial 6 month probation you will have the option to work 2 days a week from home.

Great progression opportunities, training and professional development for the right candidate, this is a very established and successful company, you will be supported throughout your time here.

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

The Southern region of a major public sector framework main contract construction group are keen to recruit a Design Manager to join their expert team working across public sector schemes from their Head Office in Surrey.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on new build schemes from inception to completion on behalf of an increasingly busy main contractor client. We are working closely with this main contracting organisation to assist in the recruitment of a Design Manager who can assume full ownership of the design and technical matters.

As Design Manager, you will be working alongside the Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Project Directors, whilst reporting back the Head of Design. You will be responsible for ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stage.

The main responsibilities and duties are as follows…

  • Chairing DTM’s
  • Coordinating Consultants Drawings/Specifications SE/Architect/Fire/Acoustic
  • Producing Meeting Minutes
  • Produce and maintain a Design Tracker
  • Produce and maintain a Tech-Sub Tracker
  • Sub-Contractors Design Coordination
  • Produce Sub-Contractors Scopes with QS (pre-order)
  • Investigating VE options
  • Liaising with BREEAM Coordinator to ensure compliance
  • Briefing site team on design/design changes
  • Provide Samples for approval, maintain Sample Tracker

Qualifications:

  • Design management related qualification
  • Relevant Construction tickets

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 Senior Construction Manager is required to join a highly regarded main contracting organisation to assist in the delivery of a new build industrial/warehouse scheme in Wembley.

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

As Senior Construction Manager you must be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience in full life cycle management of warehouse/industrial schemes upwards of £15M. This scheme will provide 134,500 sq ft of flexible light industrial space over six storeys with a value of £40M. This is a chance to be a part of this innovative new concept for delivering multi-storey light industrial property

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 CM 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 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

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

Job Title: Project Engineer- Rail Track

Type: Contract

Location: Northern Ireland

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHPRT

I am looking for a project engineer with a good p-way background, to deliver track engineering technical excellence for works across the north of ireland

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a track aspect. This role would suit an existing p-way tech or engineer

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.
  • 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.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • 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.

Job Title: Senior Drainage & SUDS Engineer

Grade: Senior

Salary: £40k-£50k (experience dependant)

Locations: Epsom, Bristol, Cardiff, Warrington, Scotland, Belfast, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham to be considered

Type: Perm – Full time

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

Our client:

Our client is one of the leading names in the field of Surface Water Management (SWM) and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how drainage should become integrated part of green blue infrastructure and master planning. By joining our drainage national team, you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities and developers on major projects and be part of a team that develops cutting edge digital services to its clients. This is an exciting time to join the business as we merge more traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of digital processes to enhance the engineering design process. You will work closely with a technical expert(s) in this field and have a potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS), providing technical expertise, mentoring our graduate engineers, and liaising with key clients across the field.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for an engineer who has experience in drainage and SuDS, and has a keen interest in planning, ecology, landscape architecture, environmental economics and management, digital tool, making nicer places to live and generally looking after our planet. We do not expect you to be an expert in all these things but an interest in all or some is a prerequisite. If you are an engineer who wants to develop your all-round skills and help find solutions for the management of water in the 21st century, then a career in Drainage and Stormwater Management this could be the place for you.

Essential Skills:

-Attained a chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

-Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

-Competence in the use of AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling – preferably MicroDrainage and/or Civils 3D

-Working knowledge of the CDM Regulations

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

-First class written and oral communication skills and

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

Desirable Criteria:

-Experience working on a Design & Build environment

-Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects

-Sound commercial understanding

-Able to develop and motivate others

-Proven record of developing client relationships

-Awareness of BIM and digital design processes

Responsibilities:

-Producing drainage infrastructure design packages

-Assisting drainage engineers in developing drainage design solutions on multi-disciplinary projects

-Compliance with the CDM Regulations and safety and environmental requirements

-Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects to time and to budget

-Prepare and deliver technical presentations to market our clients SUDS expertise to wide variety of clients

-Prepare financial and technical proposals for project opportunities

-Supervision, management, and technical development of junior members of the team

-Co-ordination with other disciplines working on the projects and site 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.

Framework MEICA Manager

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 + excellent benefits

Location: Kent / Sussex region

About the Role:

  • Delivery of MEICA schemes across the Southern Water region
  • Develop, implement, and manage the MEICA strategy
  • Work closely with Programme Manager Leads and Design Management to ensure consistency of approach across the framework
  • Full life cycle responsibility for MEICA from project establishment to commissioning handover
  • Support the Programme managers with resource planning and recruitment
  • Working with the Programme Managers, Procurement Manager and Ops Lead to establish framework wide MEICA procurement strategy
  • Meet regularly with delivery leads to ensure MEICA is being delivered in a consistent manner
  • Meet with MEICA teams on a regular basis to review performance and feedback
  • Be fully conversant with MEICA subcontractor contract conditions, and any risks associated with their process or methodology
  • Ensure all projects are delivered with zero H&S and Environmental incidents and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the frameworks Health, Safety & Welfare and Environmental Policies

About you:

  • Engineering Water or Waste Water background is preferred
  • Experience in guiding a large team of MEICA staff and contractors
  • Proven ability to manage a large MEICA team in a joint venture environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law
  • Capability to influence internal stakeholders to guide the MEICA strategy

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

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

Job Title: Rail Civil Enginer

Type: Contract

Location: Northern Ireland

Rate: Dependant on Experience

Job Reference: JHCRECB

I am looking for a civil engineer with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for rail project associated with projects in northern ireland.

Role

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

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.

Job Title: Site Agent- Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

I am looking for a Site Agent with a good rail civils background, to deliver engineering technical excellence for a large rail project based across the north of ireland.

Role

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

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing access for the sub contractor to deliver work.
  • Organise resources of people to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team for round the clock coverage of job sites.
  • Assist with engineering plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.
  • Work covering shifts days or nights

Essential requirements:

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

Desirable:

  • Ideally have a relevant degree

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: Civils Supervisor

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to co-ordinate all civils 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 on the civils element of signalling works on a large project in northern ireland
  • 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 civils 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: Setting Out Engineer – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Cardiff

Job Reference: JHSOEC

An outstanding opportunity has come available to join one of the world’s leading engineering companies as a setting out engineer on a large project in Wales. In the role of engineer you will be involved in all areas of civil engineering and delivery.

Role

The successful candidate will have Civils experience in setting out.

Working in a team you will work in the field on the civils requirements. You will also be working with other disciplines for delivery.

Essential requirements:

  • Rail setting out experience .
  • An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context.
  • An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.
  • Risk assessment competence.

To apply for this position, or for more information, please contact Josh Hill at Advance or apply online.

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: Construction Manager- Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Cardiff

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to co-ordinate activities 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 construction manager for a large rail project in the south of wales
  • Controlling all on site technical activities and man power
  • Rail engineering co-ordination across sites and work packages
  • Office based co-ordination

Essential requirements:

  • Comprehensive understanding of rail engineering
  • 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.

Designer’s Site Representative

Outside IR25 Contract role

Advance TRS are working with a major engineering consultant who are working on the northern phase of HS2 (Phase 1). They are looking to hire a number of engineers to be based in Birmingham on long term contracts. The roles are across a few different disciplines, which include: bridges or viaducts, drainage, utilities and earthworks.

Responsibilities

  • Reports to Construction Phase Support (CPS) Delivery Area Technical Lead.
  • Will be the Designer’s Site Representative and will coordinate directly with the Contractor’s design and construction delivery teams.
  • Will be responsible for adherence to relevant CPS Management Plan and Contractor’s construction management plans.
  • Will provide technical support to the Contractor during the construction programme. This support will include:
    • Reviewing and responding to Contractor’s proposal for design changes.
    • Reviewing non-conformance reports and providing input the acceptance process and/or providing technical advice for proposed remedial work.
    • Reviewing Contractors Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs)
    • Witnessing Contractor’s testing and inspections to support the construction assurance process.
    • Reviewing construction records to verify design intent and support the construction assurance process.
    • Coordination with the Contractor to ensure that FCRs, NCRs and redline drawings are configured and provided to the Site Support Team for development of as-built drawings.
  • Reporting/raising Early Warning Notices and the need for Contractors’ Instructions for out-of-scope work.
  • Will attend regular meetings with the Contractor to provide updates on construction team queries and specific additional resource that may be required to support any construction-based activities.
  • Identifies any additional technical resources that will be required based on a rolling 3-month lookahead to the Delivery Area Technical Lead and any other resource needs that become apparent at short notice.

Key Requirements

  • Must have good design experience in one of the following areas: bridges, drainage, utilities or earthworks – unfortunately those without it cannot be considered.
  • MEng/BEng/MSc/BSc in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar.
  • Ideally strong experience of working for a designer on site previously – consideration will be given to those without it.
  • Experience of Eurocodes, British Standards, DMRB and Network rail standards.
  • Ideally be a Chartered Engineer (MICE or IStructE)

Further Information

  • Contract Length: 12 months +
  • Contract type: Outside IR35
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Hours: 40 hours (Monday – Friday)

This would ideally suit candidates from a design background working as either a Bridge Engineer, Drainage Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Civil Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer.

Given the employment type, candidates MUST already have the right to work and live in the UK and those without cannot be considered.

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

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

Job Title: Project Manager- Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: London

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

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: Resource Co-ordinator – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Crewe / remote working available

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHRM

I am looking for a resource coordinator with a good rail background, to deliver technical excellence for engineering works associated across the UK.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within projects from a rail aspect. This role would suit a resource coordinator.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage agency allocation of staff across sites in advance of workings.
  • Act as the contact liaison to co-ordinate direct and agency staff for works.
  • Prepare and manage contracts with agency’s..
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be experienced in resource management from a manpower perspective.

Desirable:

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

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.

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 £25M 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 £25M valued new build D&B higher education contract in Oxford. The project includes, teaching facility, offices and laboratory complex.

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 £10-20M 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.

A Project Manager is required to join a highly regarded main contracting organisation to lead the delivery of refurbishment and extension schemes across North London.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on public sector projects from inception to completion on behalf of an increasingly busy 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 public sector schemes up to £15M. This contractor specialises across the public sector including but not limited to healthcare and education projects up to c£10M.

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 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.

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

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

The Southern region of a major public sector framework main contract construction group have secured a new build education scheme in Brentwood, Essex. They have identified the need to recruit a Senior Project Manager to lead the full project life cycle of the scheme which consists of new build education teaching facility and offices. The scheme is valued in excess of £16M and is set to commence on site in Jan 2023.

Role purpose:

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

Key accountabilities:

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

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience of delivering public sector financed main contract new build education construction projects exceeding £10M in value
  • Experience in all forms of contract, primarily JCT Traditional and Design & Build
  • 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 company and respond positively
  • Commercial awareness: understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and company values
  • Quality driven; demonstrates attitude and experience of delivery projects based on quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

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

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 Cost Manager based in Derby. The Cost Manager will report directly to the Lead Cost Manager.

Role:

The successful candidate will lead and drive the production of early pre-tender indictive estimates for tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Continuously develop and update the cost build-up modelling tool
  • Provide cost breakdowns and budgets to Commercial Manager/Project Manager against which project implementation costs are to be measured
  • Directly support the continuous improvement of tendering performance to drive better pricing outcomes
  • Support the Estimator/Cost Manager by offering a mentorship through training and experience-based guidance
  • Provide different pricing scenarios and commercial/financial models to reflect the tender pricing structure
  • Populate the clients’ Pricing Document/Bill of Quantities when required

Essential Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in a discipline with high mathematical content or equivalent Engineering qualification

Desirable:

  • General engineering background
  • Ability to code macros

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Victoria Bartram 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: Site Manager – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Newcastle

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 newcastle.

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 line side civils works

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.

Job Title: Site Manager – Rail

Type: Contract

Location: London

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 London.

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 line side civils works

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.

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

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

The Senior quantity surveyor will have the following:

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

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary
  • Pension
  • Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
  • Continued support and professional development for your individual career
  • Salary £45,000 – £60,000 + Package

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

My client, a leading consultancy, have recently gone through an exciting period of change and growth, so are now looking for Quantity Surveyors to join there commercial team, to work on rail projects.

They are leading the way in supporting there commercial team with becoming chartered. They offer:

  • Dedicated company RICS intranet
  • You will have a dedicated RICS mentor
  • Can be moved onto projects and into roles, to gain the correct exposure for your APC diary.
  • Dedicated hours to get your work done.
  • Will have day to day support from the head of commercial who is a RICS assessor.

The suitable candidate will have the below:

  • Experience working for a Consultancy OR a Contractor.
    * Will have worked on Infrastructure projects (rail experience is preferable but not a necessity)
    * NEC or NR contract knowledge
    * Degree educated in a related field

Benefits
* Attractive Salary – £45,000-65,000
* Pension
* Flexible hours and working from home as an option
* Continued support and professional development for your individual career

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

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

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

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

The Senior quantity surveyor will have the following:

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

Benefits

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

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

Are you a Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a role with a company who is going to support your continued growth and development?

My client, a principle contractor, are looking for a motivated and driven AQS to join their rail team, working on rail projects including track work,power, electrification, civil’s and station structures.

The right candidate will:

  • Degree educated in a related field or have relevant work experience
  • NEC knowledge is a necessity

Benefits

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

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: Sustainability Manager Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: Reigate

Salary: £Negotiable on experience

Job Reference: JHHSM

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading rail organisations and play a vital role in the team team on rail projects

Role

The role will see you getting involved with detailed sustainability works. The role includes site work

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Visit sites and undertake inspections
  • Advise and help on sustainability procedures
  • Work closely with delivery team toward project completion safely

Essential requirements:

  • Health and safety experience with a successful track record in the UK market
  • Rail experience ideally
  • Ability to demonstrate technical expertise

To apply please contact 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, a principle rail contractor, who are are involved with the design, renewal, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and maintenace of an expansive list of rail projects, are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
It will be to work on rail projects which will including bridge replacements, depots and walkways with values from £50k – £25 million.

The Quantity surveyor will have the following:

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

Benefits
* Attractive Salary
* Pension
* Flexible hours and working from home occasionally
* Continued support and professional development for your individual career
* Salary £45,000 – £60,000 + Package

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

Job Title: Construction Environmental Advisor

Grade: Senior level (5 years minimum strong relevant UK sector experience)

Salary: £40-60k (experience dependent)

Location: Leeds, UK (Between site / Home / Office)

Type: Perm – Full time

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

About the role:

Our client is looking for a Construction Environmental Advisor to coordinate and deliver, in a team setting, practical and proportionate environmental advice in order to support construction projects to minimise adverse impacts and is compliant with environmental permits and consents.

The role is nominally based in Leeds but requires flexibility and in time will include frequent travel to sites.

You will be supported by Environmental Specialists from across the UK.

The role will also require ad-hoc travel to, and time on sites to support site managers during construction with any environmental issues on site.

What are we looking for?

  • Degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 5 years strong UK sector experience (Environmental / environmental water Sector).
  • Chartered or working towards chartership is desirable.

What will you be doing?

  • Co-ordinate and monitor the environmental compliance
  • Provide support and advice on a diverse range of projects primarily focusing on supporting the delivery of design and build projects
  • Working closely with design and engineering teams and potentially the client to achieve the best possible environmental mitigation for each project.
  • Promoting opportunities for biodiversity net gain and social value.
  • Guiding the project design and site teams with proportionate environmental mitigation advice and information through the input of technical specialists and your own experience.
  • Drawing on advice from a arrange of disciplines throughout the project team and may include specialist inputs from external consultants.
  • Guide the projects practical mitigation through from initial concepts and outline business case, through outline design, planning, detailed design and onwards through to construction.
  • Providing advice that may take the form of written tech notes, presentations, briefings and preparing/updating, environmental guides and toolbox talks
  • Consulting with regulators and stakeholders.
  • Reviewing and checking documents and advice provided by the wider delivery team, and you will be required to conduct and/or take part in site inspections and Audits, record near misses, incidents and help with Root Cause Analysis where necessary.
  • Working in comprises of younger graduates on a training program along with, newly qualified staff and they will require support, guidance and mentoring as required, although there are currently no direct reports to this role.
  • Compiling financial and quality bids to support larger tenders, as well as discipline specific tasks and inter-departmental agreements.
  • Financial reporting and general project co-ordination and technical tasks.

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.

FREELANCE DESIGN MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

This highly respected, specialist main contracting organisation are keen to recruit a Design Manager to join their expert team covering a internal fit-out scheme in North London.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on a refurbishment project from inception to completion on behalf of an increasingly busy main contractor client. We are working closely with this main contracting organisation to assist in the recruitment of a Design Manager who can assume full ownership of the design and technical matters.

As Design Manager, you will be working alongside the Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Project Directors, whilst reporting back the Head of Design. You will be responsible for ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender and construction stage.

The main responsibilities and duties are as follows…

  • Chairing DTM’s
  • Coordinating Consultants Drawings/Specifications SE/Architect/Fire/Acoustic
  • Producing Meeting Minutes
  • Produce and maintain a Design Tracker
  • Produce and maintain a Tech-Sub Tracker
  • Sub-Contractors Design Coordination
  • Produce Sub-Contractors Scopes with QS (pre-order)
  • Investigating VE options
  • Liaising with BREEAM Coordinator to ensure compliance
  • Briefing site team on design/design changes
  • Provide Samples for approval, maintain Sample Tracker

Qualifications:

  • Design management related qualification
  • Relevant Construction tickets

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 Enginer

Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham, with home working

Rate: Dependant on Experience

Job Reference: JHCRECB

I am looking for a DPE civil engineer with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for rail project associated with projects in central england.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils aspect. This role would suit an existing civil engineer within the rail civil environment. Experience as a DPE or CEM ideally

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 civil engineer

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.

Surface Water Lead (Drainage/SuDS)

12 month’s contract, Inside IR35 – £50-£63 p/hr

Location: London/Epsom

40 hours

Qualification required for this role: Chartered Engineer

Surface Water Lead for the closing out of concept and subsequent detailed design of enabling works.

* Working with graduates and offshore designers to produce a detailed design compliant with industry best practice. Competent and confident to review designs i.e. SUDS Manual etc. Capable of leading on:

* Design of Surface Water drainage across a 5km wide site.

* Knowledge of CIRIA SuDS Guidance

* Design of Surface Water Retention Basins.

* Design drainage infrastructure for roads, footpaths, railway, building areas, and laydown areas.

* Design of watercourse (i.e. ditch/drain) diversion.

* Confident and competent to represent the project with the client and external stakeholders.

* Competent to provide technical guidance to graduates and offshore designers.

* Familiarity with permitting FRAs (flood risk activities), LDCs (land drainage consents).

* Extensive Principal level experience

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

Pressurised Water Lead (Network)

12 Month’s contract, Inside IR35 – £50-£63 p/hr

London/Epsom

40 hours

Qualification required for this role: Chartered Engineer

Pressurised Water Lead for the closing out of concept and subsequent detailed design of enabling works:

* Working with graduates and offshore designers to produce a detailed design. Competent and confident to review designs i.e. has experience of DMA design/mains network design (c.300mm and smaller dia.), pipe structural design, hydraulics etc.

* Appreciation of hydraulic modelling to be able to work with offshore designers modelling resources.

* Competent to provide technical guidance to graduates and offshore designers.

* Confident and competent to represent the project with the client and external stakeholders.

* Ideally experience of high-level network supply/demand studies (or similar) to take lead on water strategy for site.

* Extensive Principal level experience.

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

This is an opportunity for a Project Manager to join a contractor, developer and investor working with customers to help develop, and create communities where people enjoy living.

As part of a long term 10 year framework with housing providers and local authority in South London you will lead a new build, high rise, large scale residential development. This is another example of this company’s long-term partnerships to deliver high quality, value-for-money services to meet customer’s place-making ambitions.

The scheme is set to commence January 2023, reporting to a Operational Lead and working alongside an existing management team on the framework you will autonomously lead this particular new build residential project, consisting of a £40M new build apartment scheme in Sutton, Surrey.

So why join this company? They provide and nurture a people-focused inclusive culture where our teams are valued. This promotes innovation and encourages our continuous improvement in the sectors they work in. Their work with local authorities, housing associations and private partners brings wider benefits to a community including local employment, training and community initiatives to ensure they deliver a sustainable legacy.

So what are we looking for in you?

  • A solid track history of employment with a contractor or developer as lead on projects exceeding £20M
  • Autonomous Project Management title
  • Demonstrable experience in leading the full life cycle of new build residential schemes
  • A passion for creating a safe working environment
  • CSCS / SMSTS / 1st Aid Accreditation – held and in date
  • You reside within a sensible commute to the south London area
  • Drive and commitment to achieving results within the time and budget constraints

What’s in it for you?

  • Autonomous lead on a project with full support as required by the framework team
  • highly competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to join an exciting, fresh and new employer with impressive growth plan strategy

If you are interested to learn more about this fantastic opportunity and wish to register your interest please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.

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

Thames Valley

Permanent – £50,000-£70,000

My client is looking to bring on board a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on projects across the Thames Valley region on a permanent basis.

Summary of Role:

To ensure the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence to the commercial procedures of the Business. Responsible for the commercial management of a section of a large project or on a number of smaller projects.

What you will be doing:

  • To co-operate with, report to and implement the reasonable directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager (functional reporting).
  • To ensure the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter.
  • To liaise with contracts management in the day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events.
  • To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Group’s Commercial Procedures where delegated authority so requires.
  • To prepare accurate draft sub-contracts and/or to approve such drafts as prepared by subordinates within the Region to the level of responsibility dictated by the Group’s Commercial Procedures.
  • To ensure that a high personal standard of professionalism is evident to all external clients, peers and subordinates in the day-to-day management of the Regions activities.
  • To supervise, mentor and encourage all junior staff in their personal professional development.
  • To ensure in consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are given in an expedient manner so as to protect the Group’s position in its trading activities.
  • To ensure in consultation with contracts management that main contract payment applications contain all necessary admeasure/additional cost claims and that the timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts is achieved.
  • To assist contracts management in the administration of sub-contractor performance so as to ensure the economic and timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into the sub-contract.
  • To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments (strictly in accordance with specified payment terms).
  • Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution.
  • Responsible for managing meetings.
  • Line management responsibility for members of the commercial team.

What you will need:

  • Experience working in the water sector.
  • Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
  • Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
  • Good knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
  • Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process.
  • Ability to negotiate with clients/sub-contractors.
  • Ability to draft subcontracts and design appointments.
  • Knowledge of CIS.
  • Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.
  • Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Awareness of dispute procedures.
  • Experience of value engineering.
  • Professional membership of recognised institute e.g., RICS (desirable)
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g., Excel, Word & PowerPoint
  • Extensive experience of working on live projects and final accounts.
  • Experience of developing second stage tender submissions working under preconstruction services agreement.
  • Exposure to resolving disputes.
  • Successfully completed a number of final accounts.
  • Experience of procuring major works subcontracts.
  • Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff.
  • Experience of working on infrastructure commercial projects highly desirable.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)

* Car allowance

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

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

* Life Assurance

* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits

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

Reading

Permanent – £55,000 – £68,000

My client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team based out of Reading on a permanent basis to work on infrastructure projects on the Thames Water framework.

They have committed to working collaboratively with Thames Water, the valued strategic suppliers and other stakeholders to embed MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) to realise leading safety, health and wellbeing, quality, customer service, sustainability and efficiency performance improvements.

What you will be doing:

* Overall responsibility for the management and successful delivery of single complex projects or packages of projects delivered under the Thames Water Framework.

* Specific responsibilities include management of; health and safety, design, customer relations, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value during both pre-production (ECI phase) and production.

* Monitor the progress of offsite and onsite operations against deadlines and budget limitations.

* Create a positive team culture and environment on your projects to support improved wellbeing and performance.

* In addition to the normal attributes of a successful leader this role will require determination and doggedness as you will be changing for the better the way in which many people currently work embedding production line thinking and their “offsite first” philosophy.

Your responsibilities:

* Safety, Health and Wellbeing: Provide inspirational leadership to deliver Thames Water and “Zero Incidents, Zero Harm, Zero Compromise” goals.

* Project Management: Understand and put in place the basic requirements to reliably achieve expected project delivery programme, cost and quality performance in a modern manufacturing environment. Effectively and proactively manage change and risk.

* Productivity: Work with others to help achieve a step change in productivity which will include implementing robust quality management to achieve “right first time”.

* Customer Focus: Establish and maintaining trusting and effective relationships with our immediate customer, Thames Water Operations supplying excellent service throughout project delivery.

* Culture: Fully embrace the Company’s and Thames Water’s cultural vision and consistently champion collaborative behaviours and other core values.

* Digital Engineering: Work with their designer partner and the supply chain to optimise the benefits of using digital tools and expertise to integrate our offsite and onsite delivery approach.

* Effective team management: Manage, support and mentor members of the project team in their personal development and identify competency gaps and training/mentoring requirements.

* Design Collaboration: Strong collaborative approach to integrate their own and supply chain expertise with the designers expertise to maximise the opportunities for offsite manufacturing.

* Supply Chain: Fully integrate and engage with the supply chain to assess and develop their capabilities so that they positively contribute to delivery capability and capacity.

* Develop Sustainable Solutions: Display a sound knowledge of sustainable construction solutions and manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development.

Line Management Responsibilities:

* Direct reports include: Agents, Engineers, Supervisors.

* Also has operational responsibility for the Offsite Manufacturing, Commercial, Mechanical, Electrical, Commissioning, Planning, Customer Service resources allocated to the project/package.

What you will need:

* Excellent team leader with great people management skills and strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities.

* Experience of both pre-production and production project management in a major project’s environment desirable.

* Able to lead and inspire a diverse team.

* Contract administration experience desirable.

* Has excellent communication and customer service skills. Has an appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking and other techniques that assure programme, cost and quality performance.

* Programme focused with an ability to plan and organise resources to deliver on time and in full.

* Recognises the many benefits of maintaining exemplary site organisation and tidiness.

* Commercially astute – lead other team members to produce accurate time and cost forecasts and reports.

* BIM/digital experience desirable.

* Minimum HNC qualified in a manufacturing/construction subject desirable.

* IT literacy essential.

* Professional qualification is desirable.

* SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card is desirable

* Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or construction organisation is desirable.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of people.

What we can offer you:

* Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)

* Car allowance

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

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

* Life Assurance

* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits

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
£350 – £400 a day – Umbrella

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.

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

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

– Good working knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook

– Experienced Railway Signalling Functional Tester with varied project experience

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

Responsibilities:

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

– Liaise and assist other test teams as required.

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

– Upward briefing of project testing status to Tester in charge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

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

– Good working knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook

– Experienced Railway Signalling Functional Tester with varied project experience

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

Responsibilities:

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

– Liaise and assist other test teams as required.

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

– Upward briefing of project testing status to Tester in charge

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

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

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

CAD Technician

Dublin or Limerick

Permanent

Do you have experience with 2D and 3D CAD? Are you in search of a new and exciting role? If so, this might be the opportunity that you are looking for where the client is an industry leader in flood and water engineering where you will be able to develop and expand your career.

My client has an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician to join their growing engineering and landscape architecture teams where you will be provided with the opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving national scale coastal and fluvial defence schemes, landscape and public realm developments, river naturalisation and nature-based drainage solutions.

Working with their team of senior engineers, scientists, and landscape architects you will assist in the preparation of high-quality design drawings for a broad range of engineering and landscape

architectural projects.

The client is a multi-disciplinary practice and as such the role will not reside in one individual discipline but will allow opportunity to work across all their teams.

As the CAD Technician, you will be responsible for the management of CAD Standards across the

Irish Company. They have established ISO and BIM protocols that will help guide you in your

development and there are shared learning opportunities across the whole organisation.

Key competencies required for the role:

The role would be ideally suited to a technician with experience in an architectural practice or in a civil engineering design office and preferably hold a Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6).

The ideal candidate is a methodical worker with a great eye for detail and a desire to learn.

Who they’re looking for:

  • Applicants would ideally have a minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in either an architectural practice or engineering office assisting in the preparation of drawings for outline and detailed designs for civil engineering projects.

They are looking for someone who is:

  • proficient in the use of 2D & 3D Autodesk drafting packages (E.g. AutoCAD);
  • An awareness of QGIS is beneficial
  • A proactive approach to solving problems with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

It would also be advantageous to have:

  • Understanding and working use of BS 1192:2007 Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Working knowledge of BIM and its application within civil engineering, although full training will be provided;

Salary and benefits:

A competitive salary is available dependent on qualifications and experience together with a comprehensive benefits package. The client is committed to ensuring that all their staff are able to work to their full potential. Each member of staff is allocated a generous personal annual training and development budget. They encourage and support the attainment of professional qualifications such as CStructE / CEng / IEng and membership of professional institutions such as the IEI, ICE, IStuctE, or CIWEM.

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

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 Engineer

Dublin or Limerick

Permanent

My client is seeking to bring on board a Graduate Engineer due to their success in gaining a breadth of design work in the environmental and engineering sector. They currently have a vacancy for a civil/structural engineer.

An industry leader in hydraulic and environmental engineering they offer the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging engineering projects throughout Ireland. These include large scale flood risk management schemes, hydraulic network design and assessment, flood protection asset management, nature-based drainage solutions and SUDS design.

The role:

As a member of the engineering team, you will be working alongside a team of hydrologists, modellers, environmental scientists with a proven track record of delivering flood risk management projects at a local and national scale.

You will act as a key technical staff member within a project team with involvement in hydraulic modelling, outline and detailed design of flood relief schemes, erosion and coastal protection, culvert design, river training works and drainage systems including sustainable urban drainage systems.

The role can be based within either their Dublin or Limerick office.

Qualifications:

A degree in Civil and or Structural Engineering is essential, however previous professional experience within the flood management sector, or the water infrastructure environment is not required.

Ideally there will be a preference for an individual with an understanding of UK or Irish procedures and regulations.

The client has in place a structured graduate training scheme and mentoring programme to ensure that graduates attain appropriate skills across their key project disciplines.

Salary and benefits:

A competitive salary is available dependent on qualifications and experience together with a comprehensive benefits package.

The client is committed to ensuring that all their staff are able to work to their full potential. Each member of staff is allocated a generous personal annual training and development budget. They encourage and support the attainment of professional qualifications such as CStructE / CEng / IEng and membership of professional institutions such as the IEI, ICE, IStuctE, or CIWEM.

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

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.

Foreman

Location: Thames Valley

Permanent – £40,000 – £50,000

As Foreman you will ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operations team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, SHEQ and customer teams. You will be reporting to either a Site Agent or Project Manager depending on the complexity of the project.

You will be responsible for managing, maintaining and enforcing health, safety, quality, sustainability and wellbeing standards across the site/project.

What you will be doing:

* Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security.

* In conjunction with the site management team, manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with the Company processes and commercial best practice.

* Ensure the site fulfils all obligations for external compliance audit.

* Ensure Permit to Work systems, Inductions and Briefings are correctly carried out.

* Plan and co-ordinate the operational delivery of the project as required.

* Oversee the day-to-day construction processes and ensure co-ordination within the site team, client, and contractors.

* Attend meetings with and maintain necessary regular contact with clients and stakeholders.

* Assist with the control and monitoring of the progress of the works.

* Administer reporting systems (e.g. delivery notes, Plant hire and collections, waste management,) to maximise cash flow and profitability.

* Implement strict controls on subcontractors, suppliers, and operatives.

* Post contract: organise and co-ordinate the undertaking of maintenance work.

* Ensure full participation in operative staff development review, training, and mentoring.

What you will need:

* Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor working on water or major highways schemes.

* Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations as well as a comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.

* Experience of managing and developing staff.

* Adopt a proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project – promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name.

Dependent on the project or section of work being supervised: specialist knowledge may at times be desirable or essential.

Essentials

* CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day).

* Appropriate CSCS card.

* First Aid at Work (4 day).

* Experienced in IT Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Desirable:

* Practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Forms of Contract, Scaffolding Appreciation, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H&S Management, planning etc

* Appointed person and Temporary Works Co-ordinator.

* Behavioural safety training

* Training in Lean principles

What they can offer you:

* Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)

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

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

* Life Assurance

* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits.

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

Site Engineers / Senior Engineers / Section Engineers

Location – Thames Valley

Permanent – £35,000 – £50,000 + Package

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen for Engineers of all grades for Site Engineers, Senior Engineers and Section Engineers to join the team as a leading main contractor for Thames Water delivering high-profile infrastructure projects and offering the chance to work on some exciting construction projects in the Thames Valley Region including the following locations: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire along with future career progression.

Their infrastructure team boasts an extensive portfolio including high profile, challenging projects, providing multidisciplinary solutions to water, wastewater, highways, transport, environment, waste, and energy clients.

They are passionate about providing various infrastructure projects across the UK which will help to make a real difference in people’s lives.

They are looking for experienced individuals to join several experienced, site-based teams to provide technical and innovative input and solutions in key strategic areas of the water framework projects. You will play an instrumental role in ensuring the sound delivery of the project/s and often find yourself working with leading subcontractors utilising modern construction processes and techniques.

Ideally the successful candidates will need to have previously worked for a tier one main contractor in the UK and have a strong civil engineering background and/or with experience of working within the Water sector is highly desirable.

Site Engineers

Working closely with the Site Manager, this role will compromise of setting out reinforced concrete foundations, retaining walls, access roads, steel and pipework, drainage and other civils aspects associated with new pumping stations, rising mains and water treatment facilities.

Essential:

* Civil Engineering/Construction Management Qualification e.g. HNC/HND/Degree level.

Senior Engineers

They are looking for Senior Engineers as part of a larger project team to contribute to clean & wastewater infrastructure projects on the Thames Water AMP7 Project. You will be responsible for delivering the engineering works through to successful completion in accordance with quality, safety and environmental procedures whilst maintaining and improving client relationships to achieve financial success. In this role you will be reporting to either a Site Agent or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

What you will need:

Essentials:

* Civil Engineering/Construction Management Qualification e.g. HNC/HND/Degree level.

* Site managers CSCS card

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

Desirable:

* Chartered status or approaching

* SMSTS (5 day) First Aid at Work (4 day)

* National Water Hygiene card

Section Engineers:

You will be responsible for developing and supporting the project team in the delivery of quality engineering and control. The main objectives of the role will be planning and providing engineering control and supervising production resources, ensuring compliance with projects and company systems for a defined section of the works.

Essential:

* Civil Engineering/Construction Management Qualification e.g. HNC/HND/Degree level.

* Experience working with a civil engineering/utilities’ contractor

On offer is an opportunity to work on a high-profile, long-term project with a competitive salary & package including:

* Company car / allowance

* 26 days annual leave

* Contributory Pension matched up to 8%

* Private medical insurance

* Life Assurance

* Yearly pay & performance reviews

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase a variety of great 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.

Site Agents – Water Sector

Location – Thames Valley

Permanent – £40,000-£55,000 + Car/Allowance and package

My client is looking for Site Agents at all levels to join their team to deliver Thames Water Framework projects.

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

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

What you will be doing:

* Resource allocation and management of Site staff.

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

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

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

* Management of projects/contracts.

* Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.

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

* Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

What you will need:

* Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree

* Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.

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

* Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients

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

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

What they can offer you:

* Competitive salary

* Car / Car allowance

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

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

* Life Assurance

* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits.

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 Assistant Site Manager is required to join a increasingly busy main contracting organisation to assist in the delivery of a new build schemes across the Oxfordshire region.

We require an Assistant Site Manager who can join the site based management team to assist the delivery of various new build projects across both the commercial & public sector from inception to completion. To this end you must be able to demonstrate recent, relevant project experience in similar schemes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager who is aspiring to step into a Site Manager position in the near future. This highly regarded contractor is willing to invest time into the successful candidate resulting in the enhancement of their development.

Aside from new build experience you will also be confident assisting the senior team manage the 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 Site Project Manager
  • Oversee Sub-Contractors and plan all works on site.
  • A passion for Health & Safety
  • Maintain high standard of work
  • CSCS & FIRST AID Accreditation & SMSTS or SSSTS

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.

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

SITE MANAGER

The Central region of a major framework main contract construction group have secured a new build education scheme in Oxford. They have identified the need to recruit a Project Manager to lead the full project life cycle of the scheme which consists of new build education teaching facility, Basement, low key labs and offices. The scheme is valued in excess of £20M and is set to commence on site in Feb 2023.

Role purpose:

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

Key accountabilities:

  • To take Post contract project responsibility for the delivery of projects, reporting to the Senior Project Manager as required
  • Take full ownership of the contract programme for construction and handover to ensure delivery on time
  • Support the SPM to ensure the client is kept fully appraised of progress
  • Ensure full compliance with the quality management system and that the highest quality is achieved, including delivery of the Absolute Completion process
  • Produce daily diary for the project review meetings to the company standard format. understand the requirements for commercial performance and ensure safety 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 Project Manager support ensure the project is properly resourced in terms of delivery and safety.
  • Manage project construction teams in line with the values and culture of the company
  • Provide effective feedback to project teams and individuals

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience of delivering main contract new build education construction projects exceeding £10M in value
  • Experience in all forms of contract, primarily JCT Traditional and Design & Build
  • 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 company and respond positively
  • Commercial awareness: understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and company values
  • Quality driven; demonstrates attitude and experience of delivery projects based on quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

Whilst based in Manchester or Leeds, the projects are UK wide and some travel would be expected on occasion, including working outside normal office hours.

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

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

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

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: UK wide

Salary : Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHBDM

I am looking for a Business Development 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 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.
  • 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 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to make a great impact supporting our recruitment team to deliver key client accounts. Advance TRS are a rapidly growing recruitment company and we are looking for a tenacious and ambitious individual to join our Managed Accounts team.

This is a unique opportunity to join our established managed accounts team to deliver recruitment frameworks with key client partners within established service level agreements. This opportunity lends itself to someone who has achieved success in recruitment, and preferably senior level headhunting, who loves the resourcing and talent matching element of recruitment, without the focus on new business development.

Although the role is focused towards permanent recruitment within the infrastructure sector, an ability to understand and quickly get to grips with a wide range of roles across the business for both contract and permanent requirements is essential.

Role

The successful candidate will support our team of recruitment consultants, managing the candidate end of the process and sourcing talented professionals to match with client vacancies.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Candidate resourcing, screening and interviewing in line with established processes
  • Managing candidates right through the recruitment process from initial conversations to informing unsuccessful candidates
  • Ensuring all service level agreements and personal KPIs are met e.g. candidates sourced, candidates interviewed, shortlisted, interviews and offers etc.
  • Supporting managed accounts team to deliver service level agreements including value-added services e.g. internal and external reports on competitors and future clients for succession planning, market intelligence, competitor activity, salary information and new initiatives to attract candidates
  • Chasing up outstanding candidate references and compliance information
  • Managing the correspondence between Advance TRS and clients/candidates and managing diaries
  • Providing data and reports to internal team and clients
  • Offering pre-interview advice to both clients and candidate to optimise the effectiveness of the interviewing process
  • Building key relationships externally with clients and candidates & internally within our both our Port Solent and Guildford offices.
  • Closing the candidates on salary expectations and ensuring all aspects of candidate qualification have been fully covered e.g. notice period, interviews, holidays etc and that the candidate fully understands the Pre-employment Screening requirements of the client.

About Advance TRS

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.

As recruiters, we really understand that talented and motivated staff is the key to any successful business. To help us develop our team into the best they can be, all staff receive invaluable mentorship from our experienced senior leaders and are able to shape a clear career path bespoke to them, mapping out potential routes of progression within the company.

Our dedication to creating a fantastic working environment was recognised at the 2018 Toast of Surrey Business Awards when we were announced as Employer of the Year and Leadership Team of the Year.

Please contact 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.

Job Title: Air Quality Consultant

Grade: Engineer / Senior

Salary: £35-45k

Location: Brighton, UK

Type: Hybrid working – Perm

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year
  • Company pension scheme
  • Group Disability Scheme
  • Share Incentive Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health Screening
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Dental Cover
  • Gadget Insurance
  • Professional Memberships
  • Access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offer and rewards.

Our client is looking for an Air Quality Consultant to join us working within the Air Quality & Noise Team, which is a part of our wider UK Environment & Infrastructure Division. Ideally, the role will be Brighton based but other locations may be considered for the right candidate.

Engineer grade

What you’ll be doing

You will be providing consultancy advice on a wide range of technically demanding projects for clients in the property, waste, minerals, renewables and energy sectors.

Our work includes desk and site-based air quality, dust, odour impact assessments for planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Permit applications. You will also assist in preparing quotes to secure new business and assist senior colleagues in managing projects

Who we’re looking for

– Experience working in air quality at Senior Consultant level or you’ll be an ambitious Consultant ready to step up to the next level.

– You’ll have a collaborative and consultative approach, be good at developing relationships and be confident and decisive.

– Ideally, you’ll have been educated to degree level or equivalent within a relevant subject (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, geography).

– Ideally you’ll be an Associate Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management or have the necessary qualifications/ experience to become an Associate.

– You’ll be technically proficient across the main environmental air quality areas: atmospheric dispersion modelling (such as ADMS Roads, ADMS 5 and/or AERMOD), air quality/dust monitoring and aware of current methods, legislation, guidance and standards.

– You’ll be able to assess the air quality impacts on human health and ecology.

– You’ll need you to be numerically proficient, IT literate and have great analytical and problem-solving skills.

– You will have experience of analysing data using spreadsheets and GIS mapping tools.

– Good financial and project management skills are essential, as are great influencing and communication skills that enable you to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external bodies.

There will be some travel – a full, clean UK driving licence will be required

Senior grade

What you’ll be doing

You will be providing consultancy advice on a wide range of technically demanding projects for clients in the property, waste, minerals, renewables and energy sectors.

Our work includes desk and site-based air quality, dust, odour impact assessments for planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Permit applications. You will also be preparing quotes to secure new business.

Our client wants to grow their team and you’ll play a central role in achieving that aim. You will support the senior team by contributing to business development and marketing activities. You will develop your own leadership skills by helping to train and mentor our graduates.

Who we’re looking for

  • You’ll already have solid experience working in air quality at Senior Consultant level or you’ll be an ambitious Consultant ready to step up to the next level.
  • You’ll have a collaborative and consultative approach, be good at developing relationships and be confident and decisive. Ideally, you’ll have been educated to degree level or equivalent within a relevant subject (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, geography) and be a full member of the Institute of Air Quality Management or have the necessary qualifications/ experience to become a Member.
  • You’ll be technically sound across the main environmental air quality areas: atmospheric dispersion modelling (such as ADMS Roads, ADMS 5 and/or AERMOD), air quality/dust monitoring and always up to date with current methods, legislation, guidance and standards.
  • You’ll be confident in assessing the air quality impacts of human health and ecology.
  • We’re also interested in candidates with experience of assessments for carbon capture and storage technologies using amines.
  • You’ll need you to be numerically proficient, IT literate and have great analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • You will have experience of analysing data using spreadsheets and GIS mapping tools.
  • Good financial and project management skills are essential, as are great influencing and communication skills that enable you to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external bodies.
  • There will be some travel – a full, clean UK driving licence will be required

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

I am looking for a signalling project engineer to support my client on a contract basis based out of Stratford. We are looking for an individual who has had experience in working on level crossing projects and competent to working against Network Rail standards.

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

We are looking for an individual who has had exposure to SSI schemes and holds an IRSE Project Engineering licence.

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

Job Title: Junior Civil Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: Reigate

Rate: Dependant on Experience

Job Reference: MBCE

I am looking for a civil engineer with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for rail project associated with projects in Reigate.

Role

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

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.
  • 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 relevant experience
  • Worked as a civil engineer

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 Michael Butler 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.

Electrical Supervisor

My client is looking for an Electrical Site Supervisor covering the Kent area, working across Southern Water projects including CMDP.

Generally, the site hours will be between 7:00am – 5:00pm and will be an hourly paid position and will be a Permanent role.

Travel pay will also be included at 100% of the hourly rate. The role will include a van and a fuel card although there may be a wait for the van due to the current climate. If this is the case, they will pay 45p per mile up to 10k miles and 20p per mile thereafter.

By calculating the additional benefits, the overall salary will be in the region of £50,000-£55,000 per annum.

There is also a career progression path should the candidate desire.

The role will involve the following:

1. To be responsible for supervising electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and the companies.

2. Electrical Safety Rules and Essential Standards.

3. Ensure that all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to by the site teams.

4. Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the project’s quality plan and inspection and test plans.

5. To coach and mentor Electricians, Electrical Improvers/Mates and Apprentices.

6. To act in a professional manner and be an ambassador, supporting the business goals and maintaining the company’s positive reputation.

Your key accountabilities are:

Supervising electrical site installation work, ensuring work is on schedule and within budget, including:

O Planning the work efficiently in order to meet agreed deadlines.

O Liaising with the Project management to arrange the labour requirement in advance of the installation and ensuring that the agreed labour is on site at the required time.

O Ordering materials and liaising with Procurement to ensure that the correct materials are on site when required.

O Ensure all tools and equipment are on site when required and hired plant is off hired as soon as it is finished with.

O Reporting goods received to Procurement.

O Interpretation of site drawings and project information to ensure the installation is carried out in line with designs.

O Red line drawings to feedback to the Design team of any site changes.

O Amend method statements and risk assessments due to site changes and ensure compliance by all personnel on site.

O Ensure team are carrying out installation works on site as instructed and in line with RAMS and project programmes.

O Assisting with testing and commissioning of installations.

O Liaising with clients and other contractors to ensure a safe site and to prevent clashes of trades.

O Monitor and inspect the quality of work on site to ensure work is completed right the first time.

O Undertaking and recording statutory inspections of plant and equipment.

O Complete works in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan (ITP).

* Management of staff and subcontractors working on site, ensuring their welfare, safety and allocation of workload is in line with company procedures and the project programmes

* Support site decisions, both large and small, in such a way that risk is controlled and uncertainty minimized

* To be responsible for the safe, cost-effective delivery of electrical installations in line with company SHEQ policies

* Taking responsibility for the Health & Safety of self and all under your control

* Proactively minimising impact on and protection of the environment

* Report all positive interventions, accidents, incidents and near misses

* Implement measures to prevent waste production

* Ensure all waste is handled in line with legislation

* Respect the environment, implement control measures where applicable to protect the environment

* Responsible for wearing PPE in line with company policies and for reporting any defects or replacements needed and for ensuring the site team do the same

* Responsibility for looking after allocated tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working order and calibrated according to our procedures

* Responsible for looking after company van – completing van check sheets, keeping them clean and tidy and reporting any accidents or defects

* Responsible for the accurate booking of time on timesheets and ensuring correct project codes are used

Experience / Knowledge Required:

* Experience as an Electrical Supervisor

* Experience within water / construction industry

* Industrial and/or panel wiring experience (desirable)

* Good client engagement and communication skills

* Able to manage own and others workload with minimal assistance from Project Management in delivering safe profitable projects

* Experienced in site managing Electrical projects

* Ability to give and take instruction

Essential Qualifications:

* ECS gold card

* SSSTS / SMSTS

* Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification

* CCNSG (or similar)

* EUSR

* Fitness to work medical

* Test and Inspect

* Emergency first aid or First Aider

* PASMA (desirable)

* IPAF (desirable)

* Confined space

* COMPEX (desirable)

* 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.

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
Hampshire/West Sussex
£48,000-£52,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

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

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

You will:
– Update the Commissioning Plan execute commissioning in accordance with the plan.
– Prepare and maintain the commissioning programme and execute activities in accordance with the programme.
– Ensure application, along with all relevant information for Safe Control of Operations (SCOs) is made with adequate notice.
– Ensure compliance is maintained for all company related site activities.
– Attend Factory Acceptance Tests and ensure all issues identified are adequately closed out.
– Perform and document all inspections, testing and commissioning as required.
– Invite the SW Asset Integrator and Operations to testing and demonstrations as required
– Ensure the Asset Integration Manual is kept updated at all times.
– Carry out plant labelling to SW specifications.
– Provide all necessary information to the Technical Author for the preparation of the O&M Manual
– Collection of asset data
– Close out actions on the COM 4010 as required.
– Manage and supervise subcontractors as required.
– Organise and chair commissioning meetings. Prepare and distribute minutes.
– Prepare/review risk assessments and method statements as required.
– Communicate any delays or issues to the Commissioning Manager and Construction Manager
– Reviewing, updating and marking up of documentation to as-built/as-commissioned status.
– Keep accurate records of all key commissioning activities.
– Maintain the snagging list and progress the completion of all snags assigned.
– Perform all operation and maintenance activities until plant takeover.
– Overseeing of the 28-day reliability test and production of a takeover report
– Commission and test telemetry systems.
– Will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

YOU
My client is looking for passion and a willingness to deliver excellence. If you have experience of safe and successful commissioning of complex process and MEICA water and wastewater projects then I want to hear from you! Obviously, you’ll have the usual good stuff such as an engineering qualification backed up by sound knowledge and experience of Process control systems and strategies, electrical and instrumentation systems as well as experience of working within a certified quality management system. If you can bring your positive, “can do” approach and can work effectively as part of a team, then be sure to apply.
IN RETURN
In return they offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. They will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.

CLIENT INFORMATION
My client is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by their values to deliver lasting change for their stakeholders and the communities they work in. Their purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for their people to learn, grow and progress, working with their supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which they work.
They do this by holding true to their values, delivering excellence for their clients and the community, being passionate about their role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of their business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with their clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
They are committed to agile working, giving their people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Their smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way they carry out their business, ensuring they provide a working environment that works for everyone.

THEIR ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS
Their Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 they have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as they shape themselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. They have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water Complex Civils Framework, Southern Water and Thames Water Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.

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.

Document Controller – Water Sector

Rickmansworth

£30,000 – £38,000

My client is looking to strengthen their team with a Document Controller to provide support on the workload on the Thames Water framework.

You will support the end to end governance process and assist with project takeover. You will liaise with site and project based staff, ensuring retrieval of accurate documentations from key stakeholders.

You will report directly to the Information & Systems Manager and the responsibilities will include:

  • Takes lead in for Document Control for designated projects.
  • Setting up of projects (access electronic filing etc) on Sharepoint & Twexnet.
  • Point of contact for queries regarding Documents on BMS.
  • Trains / coaches team on BMS and Document control.
  • Coordinates flow of docs from PreCon-Design-Construction-Handover/Commissioning.
  • Manages and maintains the project document & drawing register.
  • Carries out QA checks on documentation prior to uploading to Twexnet.
  • Uploads documents onto TWEXnet/manages the responses from TW & circulates to the Project Team for action.
  • Attends monthly Doc control meetings internally and externally.
  • Attends project progress meetings.
  • Runs RAG reports.

Qualifications/Skillsets:

  • Computer literacy especially in advanced Excel
  • Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment and under pressure
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarise data into management information
  • An ability to work to deadlines, good organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions based on clear facts
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to be a team player

Benefits:

Packages include:

  • A competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
  • Contribution Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Private medical Insurance

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

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 highly regarded main contracting organisation are keen to recruit an Assistant Site Engineer to work alongside their industry expert Senior Engineer managing key client new build projects across the Home Counties & Oxfordshire.

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Engineer to join a tier one main contractor where they can continue their development by learning off a Senior Engineer who is willing to invest their time into the successful candidate. To this end you should have an enthusiastic attitude and a strong mindset to learn.

The successful candidate will be working on various new build and refurbishment projects from inception to completion with build values exceeding £20M.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Setting Out
  • As Builts
  • Quality Assurance
  • Assist Senior Engineer

Essential requirements:

  • Degree Qualified
  • CSCS card holder
  • Full driving licence (Preferred)

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining an established organisation willing to invest time into their employees development. This contractor makes it their mission to create client relationships for life, this approach ensures the client’s interests are protected at all stages of the project creating repeat business from their clients.

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 main contractor organisation to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Berkshire .

Ideal candidates will be eager to grow and progress with vast amounts of opportunity to continue learning off an extremely experienced commercial team. This candidate must demonstrate a recent track history of employment as an assistant and/or trainee quantity surveyor. You will have held hands on commercial responsibilities on various construction projects including new build and refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely as part of the Commercial team to ensure commercial viability of contracts.
  • Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
  • Be involved in the procurement of Subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids.
  • Administer contractual documents to both the Client and Subcontractors.
  • Assist in the management of change by maintaining detailed schedules of values and ensuring the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
  • Collate and calculate information required to assist the wider Commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed cost to complete including schedules of Subcontractor liabilities.
  • Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • A self-starter with a flexible but robust approach, a good team player and able to work as part of a team.
  • The ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work alone without constant direction.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
  • A working knowledge of Quantity Surveying through job experience or training
  • Ideally Degree / HND(C) Level qualification
  • Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining an highly regarded main contractor willing to invest time into your progression whilst working alongside industry specialists on major projects.

To discuss in more detail please call Tom Gibson 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.

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.

Job Title: Senior Civil Design Engineer

Grade: Senior

Salary: Max £53,500 per annum depending on skills and experience

Location: Falmer, Est Sussex, UK

Type: Hybrid working – Perm

Benefits

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

Our client and the role

There has never been a better time to join our client’s organisation as they build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising their environmental impact and reducing their carbon footprint.

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

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join the Wastewater Civil team based in Falmer on a full-time basis. This role has a focus on leading a highly skilled team, technical problem solving, data analysis, and decision making. If you have previous Wastewater, and Civil Engineering experience then we would love to hear from you.

You will be

* A leader, leading a team, understanding the roles within the team, and working co-operatively with other teams to achieve business aims.

* A critical thinker, empowered to make decisions and drive resolutions.

* Solutions focussed, identifying, and resolving complex engineering issues, and proactive, demonstrating a high level of initiative.

* An innovator, carrying out research and reviewing research information to assist in promoting continuous improvement.

* An excellent communicator, negotiating and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.

Your core responsibilities will be

* Developing and maintaining projects in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment, and quality standards, and ensuring the project team comply with such standards.

* Ensuring that the design programme is achievable, provide early warning of delays and ensuring designs are delivered on time.

* Providing technical guidance and leadership of the project team.

* Preparing financial data to assist others in making business decisions and ensuring lowest whole life cost and TOTEX solutions are delivered to outperform the business plan.

* Producing design plans and estimating time to carry out specific tasks in discussion with PDL and PM community; and being responsible for the gathering, production, and assimilation of information to assist in preparing designs.

* Ensuring designs are aligned with customer expectations to ensure outcomes customer satisfaction.

* Line management of staff including duties ensuring staff development and performance appraisals.

* Management of sub-consultants including supplier selection, performance appraisal and invoice approval

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.

Job Title: Clean and Waste Water Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Grade: Senior to Principle

Salary: Senior £45-56k / Principle £56-64k (experience dependent)

Location: Reading, UK Type: Perm / Hybrid (min one day a week in office)

Role: working on the Asset management team on multiple projects.

Benefits: Car allowance at Principal level only

An exciting opportunity for a Senior to Principle Civil Engineer to be part of an industry-leading civil engineering team that can achieve its AMP7 ambitions and beyond.

Focusing on the Civil Engineering discipline, the role provides the expertise needed to:

-Get the right technical requirements with the project definition briefs

-Input and continuously improve technical asset standards

-Provide design sign-off to Capital Delivery as the delivery stream dictates

-Provide technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of assets

-Drive the digital advancement of our engineering within the corporate digital strategy

-Ensure and deliver the engineering regulatory compliance on relevant assets in the civil engineering area

Key areas of accountability include:

-Provide the technical input into project definition briefs

-Provide civil input into asset surveys and plant condition assessments, feasibility studies, optioneering, whole life costing, and preliminary designs

-Provide the technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery including handover

-Ensure we are compliant with engineering-based regulatory requirements in their area

-Support the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence for engineering

-Support the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that leads the companies engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond

We’re looking for you to:

-Be a recognized senior engineer in civil engineering with extensive experience in the water industry

-Have highly developed communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues

-Understanding the regulatory environment required to achieve compliance with our Engineering regulatory requirements

-Be knowledgeable in one or more of the following: water utilities, civil infrastructure design, and construction, water/wastewater treatment works, and hydraulics design and construction

-Deliver continuous professional development and take an active approach to drive diversity within Engineering

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

We’re looking for you to:

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

What’s in it for you?

This role offers a great opportunity to work with a broad set of unique assets varying in age from the 1600s to the modern-day. You will be responsible for a newly created team which will lead the way on asset condition assessment.

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

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

Our client is currently seeking Flood Risk Management Engineers to join their teams across the UK.

Our client has multiple office locations across the UK and they offer flexibility in regards to hybrid working.

Our client works with a range of clients across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and they have a reputation of being one of the leading consultancies within the Flood Risk Management sector. They are working with a range of clients’ on a wide variety of projects and frameworks across both the public and private sector.

Example projects and responsibilities may include flood risk assessment and surface water drainage and SuDS strategies for regeneration, urban expansion and large infrastructure projects, and supporting work driven by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations. Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) and the Water Framework Directive (WFD).

You will be involved in project management, undertaking a technical lead and review role. You will review and deliver technical work, such as hydrological and hydraulic analysis, flood risk reports, drainage strategies and MicroDrainage calculations.

You’ll be a BSc/BEng/MEng qualified and Incorporated or Chartered (Or on route to chartership) Civil Engineer. You will have experience in surface water & foul water drainage design, SuDS and nature-based solutions design, flood risk assessment and design of flood protection work on projects from the pre-planning stage through to construction detail. Ideally, you will have previous experience with MicroDrainage.

You’ll have detailed experience of land development and planning policy in the UK and have good working knowledge of producing 1D/2D Infoworks ICM hydraulic models, drainage network models, and using models to inform design. As an experienced consultant, you’ll also possess strong report-writing and client-facing skills and be able to work across multiple complex projects.

Your passion and experience in delivering quality design solutions is most crucial to your success in this role. You will be ambitious, forward-thinking and have a desire to better your career.

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 Civil Engineers (Non-Infrastructure) with experience within the water sector to join their teams across the UK. This will be servicing our clients exisiting frameworks with Thames Water, Southern Water and Scottish Water however the position could be based remotely, or from one of our clients various offices across the UK.

Our client is looking to speak with Civil Engineers from Engineer to Principal grade – therefore a salary range of £35k-£55k is dependent on experience.

The role will support Project Managers and Project Technical Leads by providing technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards.

Job Description

As part of the Design Team, the role has responsibility for providing support in all areas of Civil Engineering in the development of efficient technical solutions that will deliver improvements to water and wastewater treatment facilities in line with their Client’s strategic direction.

– Experience within the water industry with a focus on the design of water and wastewater treatment solutions. – Responsible for supporting the management and Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of robustly defined technical solutions .

– Undertake initial feasibility and scoping, through detailed design, to support for procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover of projects within the required timescales and within agreed design budgets.

– Undertake production of technical reports, calculations, development of design and construction drawings and specifications in compliance with relevant industry standards Ensure all solutions are safe to build, operate and maintain.

– Preparation of the Business Case Reports clearly defining the project proposals for submission for governance approval.

– Work closely with the all parties in the project team to ensure the right solution is delivered

– Communicate and quantify any residual risks associated with the preferred solution

– Work collaboratively to deliver design solutions .

– Investigate and apply innovative approaches that will improve the way we work and drive efficiency .

– Maintain up to date technical knowledge of survey, design, drafting, project and contract management standards and techniques .

– Liaise with client and ensure that programmes and projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time and budget specifications .

– Maintain communication and develop ongoing relationships with clients, stakeholders and customers as required

– Undertake appropriate research of existing assets and investigation and design modifications / improvements

– Undertake the design activities using appropriate software and applying relevant design standards

– Using appropriate software to provide advice, solutions and successful project outcomes for clients

Person Specification

– Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant subject

– Professionally qualified and member of a relevant engineering institution i.e. ICE

– Experience in water industry and preferably previous experience in the design of water / wastewater treatment plants and water / wastewater networks.

– Computer literate with a good understanding of appropriate software packages

– Knowledge and skills in the in the planning, specification, design procurement and commissioning of projects

– Possess sound knowledge of current legislation and able to work in accordance with QA and H&S procedures.

– Able to integrate well into a team as well as work independently

– Experienced level of decision making and ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands

– Strong communication skills all levels with the client, suppliers, contractors and design team – both written and oral

– Excellent organisational skills and able to multi-task

– Must be able to plan and prioritise work load effectively

– Excellent client service focus

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 proven experience of geotechnical design?

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

Our client is seeking enthusiastic Geotechnical Engineers with proven commercial experience in geotechnical engineering design for an immediate start to join their teams within their growing Haywards Heath and Portsmouth offices. The successful candidates will provide technical support to civil/structural engineering projects across the our clients’ business.

Our client can offer support with progression towards professional qualification, and a growing and vibrant workload and team working environment. They offer agile working with a blend of home working and using their offices for collaboration.

Our clients’ workload is primarily focused on coastal and flood risk management projects, in the ground investigation and design stages. Their engineers work within multi-disciplinary project teams helping them to find the most economic and sustainable design solutions. In addition to the flood risk management work, they also provide support to Network Rail and various local authorities in relation to slope stability investigation and design for road and rail infrastructure.

The candidate will report to a Technical Director and the position will suit a Senior Engineer or a Principal Engineer.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and other technical staff from across our clients’ offices.

The main aspects of the role include:

  • Delivery of a range of engineering and environmental improvement projects.
  • Geotechnical modelling.
  • Geotechnical design.
  • Ground investigation planning and supervision
  • Finite element modelling skills would be desirable (but not essential)

Qualifications and experience

A degree (or equivalent) in civil or geotechnical engineering is essential. The right candidate is expected to progress towards, or already hold, membership of the ICE or other appropriate institutions.

Demonstrable experience of geotechnical design and numerical modelling with a variety of design packages is considered essential, in particular PLAXIS 3D/2D, but also experience using WALLAP and GeoStudio or similar retaining wall design and slope stability/seepage software would be of interest.

This position will suit a senior engineer to principal engineer looking to progress their career.

The right candidate will have:

  • Experience of working in a client-focussed organisation.
  • Excellent report writing and effective communication skills.
  • A sound appreciation for engineering principles and good analytical skills for problem solving.
  • Self-motivation and a high degree of organisation.
  • Full UK driving licence.

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

Our client is an employee owned consultancy who specialise in flood alleviation, surface water management, drainage strategies and producing and checking Flood Risk Assessments for clients in the public and private sector.

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.

Preferred Qualifications/Education

You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate environmental science (or equivalent). You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status.

You will ideally 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

A thorough knowledge of Flood Modeller/ISIS-TUFLOW river modelling software together with InfoWorks ICM and MAP-Info and or QGIS is essential.

Our client is an employee owned consultancy and they operate a profit share / bonus scheme which pays out 1-2 times per year. They offer a wider package of employee benefits which include 25 days holiday, matching 5% pension scheme, paid overtime and professional memberships.

Our clients’ office is based in Central London however they operate a hybrid working policy with the option to work from home 2-3 times per week.

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

Our client is seeking enthusiastic Senior & Principal Geotechnical Engineers with proven commercial experience in geotechnical engineering design to join their teams in Haywards Heath, Portsmouth, Peterborough, Leeds or Newcastle Upon Tyne. The successful candidates will provide technical support to geotechnical engineering projects across the our clients’ business.

Our client can offer support with progression towards professional qualification, and a growing and vibrant workload and team working environment. They offer agile working with a blend of home working and using their offices for collaboration.

Our clients’ workload is primarily focused on coastal and flood risk management projects, in the ground investigation and design stages. Their engineers work within multi-disciplinary project teams helping them to find the most economic and sustainable design solutions. In addition to the flood risk management work, they also provide support to Network Rail and various local authorities in relation to slope stability investigation and design for road and rail infrastructure.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and other technical staff from across our clients’ offices.

The main aspects of the role include:

  • Delivery of a range of geotechnical engineering and environmental improvement projects.
  • Geotechnical modelling.
  • Geotechnical design.
  • Ground investigation planning and supervision
  • Finite element modelling skills would be desirable (but not essential)

Qualifications and experience

A degree (or equivalent) in civil or geotechnical engineering is essential. The right candidate is expected to progress towards, or already hold, membership of the ICE or other appropriate institutions.

Demonstrable experience of geotechnical design and numerical modelling with a variety of design packages is considered essential, in particular PLAXIS 3D/2D, but also experience using WALLAP and GeoStudio or similar retaining wall design and slope stability / seepage software would be of interest.

This position will suit a senior engineer to principal engineer looking to progress their career. There are also opportunities for candidates looking to progress to Technical Director grade in Peterborough, Leeds and Newcastle.

The right candidate will have:

  • Experience of working in a client-focussed organisation.
  • Excellent report writing and effective communication skills.
  • A sound appreciation for engineering principles and good analytical skills for problem solving.
  • Self-motivation and a high degree of organisation.
  • Full UK driving licence.

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

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

This role has a focus on leading a highly skilled team, technical problem solving, data analysis, and decision making. If you have previous experience of InfoWorks WS Pro, technical training, coaching and leadership for team members then we would love to hear from you.

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

About You

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

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

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our clients’ Brighton office and home.

Our client is offering a salary of up to £62,500 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

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

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK without the requirement of sponsorship.

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

Our client is currently looking for a Graduate Hydraulic Modeller to join their in-house engineering team. This role will be based in Brighton with the option for flexible / hybrid working from home. Our client operates a 37 hour working week from Monday to Friday.

Job Overview

The Graduate Hydraulic Modeller will provide technical modelling expertise in wastewater and/or clean water to support design, construction and operation of assets. They are responsible for developing, embedding and driving efficiency, consistency and technical expertise. Collaborating and innovating ways of working will ensure the team can provide exceptional service to our clients’ customers, stakeholders and the wider business.

As a Graduate Hydraulic Modeller you will help to build, calibrate, validate, maintain and use models for route cause analysis and use modelling results to support stakeholders with decision making.

This is an ideal role for a recent graduate looking to kick-start their career as a Hydraulic Modeller with a reputable company that can offer a clear progression plan and ongoing study support.

About You

This role will make excellent use of your working knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic modelling software as well as your good eye for attention to detail and strong presentation skills.

Experience in the use of GIS systems, ideally MapInfo or ArcGIS would also be advantageous.

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Brighton office and home.

Our client is offering a salary of up to £32,100 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

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

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.

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 rare opportunity for a Quality Manager to join one of the leading and most sought after employers within the main contract construction industry.

Furthermore, this is an opportunity to work on behalf of a blue chip client in the delivery of new build logistics and distribution schemes nationwide based out of their South West office. We are working closely with this main contracting organisation to assist in the recruitment of a Quality Manager who can oversee multiple projects to ensure adherence to all statutory requirements, ISO accreditation compliance and best practice throughout the full life cycle of the projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure ISO accreditations are retained aligning best practice, procedures and policies. Liaising with internal and external parties.
  • Provide leadership for regulatory, quality, systems and best practice compliance and initiatives.
  • Maintain and oversee the development and implementation of Management Systems
  • Safeguard the Company position at all times by driving compliance with the Quality Policy and the associated Integrated Management System.
  • Proactively work with managers to promote a culture of compliance and best practice across the business.
  • Support the business to achieve compliance by inducting, training, specialist advice and coaching to employees and management on all quality, systems and best practice matters.
  • Undertake quality audits and inspections against planned arrangements.
  • Manage the external and internal audit process and any reaccreditation processes.
  • Regular reporting quality, systems and best practice and activity.
  • Ensure project teams have the necessary technical understanding of site activities
  • Collaboratively work with project and technical teams to identify and implement improvements.
  • Drive best practice and lessons learnt.

In return you will be working on major new build logistics and distribution schemes on behalf of a blue chip client, all on behalf of one the highest regarded employers / contractors within the construction industry.

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.

Sub Agent / Site Agent

Guildford

£45,000-£50,000 + Company Vehicle + Package

My client is looking for a Civil biased Sub Agent/Site Agent to be involved on working on a project in Guildford to relocate the Sewage Treatment Works. The client is involved in a joint venture where they design, construct and commission the new works in the town.

The project will include the construction of a 1.5km, 1,500mm-diameter tunnel to transport the sewage from the existing sewer network to the new site, along with facilities to carry out the four stages of treatment to meet environmental requirements before the treated water is returned to the River Wey via a newly-constructed outfall.

Part of the role, your responsibilities will include:

* Set a personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and briefings.

* Manage, supervise and mentor section, site and assistant engineers to ensure high levels of engineering control and generation of appropriate records.

* Maintain good working relationship with staff and supply chain.

* Adopt and promote a cost-conscious attitude through efficient use of company resources.

* Support the agent as required in operating the cost management system, the production of programmes and QF preparation.

* Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.

* Adopt and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).

* Communicate with general foreman to ensure adequate work preparation and resources availability.

* Assist the agent as required to procure necessary materials, sub-contracts and plant in sufficient time.

* Review with the agent regularly the performance, development and training needs of subordinate staff, including underperformance or potential resignations.

* Advise agent of any potential commercial or contractual liabilities.

Candidate qualifications:

* Civil biased Degree, HND.

* CSCS Level – Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager.

* SSSTS.

* Successful experience and performance working on water treatment projects. (Non-Infrastructure)

The following are desirable requirements:

* Qualified to ICE Incorporated level or equivalent.

Package:

A competitive salary and benefits package, which includes company car, matched pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day.

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 working closely with a Berkshire based a family construction main contract business to recruit an Estimator to join their work winning team. As a business they undertake work in all areas of the construction industry – including; residential, education, healthcare, commercial, leisure and industrial projects.

As Estimator you will work with the Pre Construction Manager to target and deliver tenders, securing work to ensure the steady work rate is continued.

The company take a collaborative and pro-active approach, working with clients and stakeholders to provide a reliable, high quality and focused service and take pride in working in partnerships. As estimator your role will be to facilitate this ethos is maintained in securing work at an honest and true value.

They embrace new and traditional methods of construction in order to continually improve the process from pre-construction to completion and after care. They recognise the importance of programme and budget and take pride on building long term, repeat business relationships.

In addition they hold excellent relationships with their supply chain ultimately offering Best Value to the benefit of their clients. If you are keen to be part of such a well-considered, long standing and highly credible business, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

They are completely happy to offer a flexible working environment which supports home working alongside a safe, friendly office environment. As such whilst you will attend meetings and be asked on occasion to visit site and their Berkshire HQ, you can plan your work life balance 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.

Design Manager required to join the pre-construction & post contract design team with a South West focus regional main contracting organisation. Impacting on the full phases of projects. Work will be a combination of new build residential and care facilities throughout the South West region.

The role is based in the regional office in Bristol so you must reside within a sensible commute, possess a minimum of 5 years main contractor experience in a construction role is essential, formal construction qualifications (preferably at degree level) in a relevant field are expected.

Responsibilities:

Design team management:

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

RFI schedules:

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

BIM:

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

Bid Production:

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

Commercial Awareness:

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

Sustainability and Environment:

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

Client Engagement:

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

Technical:

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

Projects generally range between £5-30M in value covering the full spectrum of the new build residential sector such as; exclusive residential, affordable housing & residential care facilities.

As Design manager you will impact on all phases of work and collaborating with both operational and commercial teams to ensure timely and profitable project delivery.

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 Enginer

Type: Contract

Location: South Wales

Rate: Dependant on Experience

Job Reference: JHCRECB

I am looking for a civil engineer with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for rail project associated with projects in southern wales.

Role

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

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.

Are you a recent Landscape Architecture graduate, or have some recent experience within Landscape Architecture? Our client, a friendly and forward-thinking multi-discipline consultancy, is looking for an Assistant Landscape Architect to join their thriving team near Leeds.

You would be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team, working alongside Landscape Architects and Aboriculturalists, on a number of exciting projects closely related to sustainable landscape solutions, Natural Flood Management and green infrastructure.

As the newly-appointed Assistant Landscape Architect, you would be supporting more senior members of the team with various tasks including:

  • Assisting in the preparation of design packages from initial concepts, through to detailed designs and specifications
  • Carrying out site appraisals and preparing graphics for LVIA and character assessments
  • Assisting with photography and site survey work
  • Research activities relating to planning and policy
  • Creating high quality visuals and graphics for reports, presentations, and consultations

Our client is ideally looking for an Assistant Landscape Architect to possess the following skills and attributes:

  • A degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ambition to become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
  • A working knowledge of relevant design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD Civils 3D, 3DS Max, Infraworks
  • A valid UK driving licence

If you are interested to join a dynamic and growing company with a passion for sustainable design, please do apply via the link. For more information please contact Hannah Coton at Advance TRS with your CV and Portfolio at hc@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.

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.

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer – Flood Risk

Salary: £53-63k (Experience dependant) (+ car allowance)

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Type: Perm / Hybrid

Our client is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join the team in our Cambridge office specialising in water and flood risk projects. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary infrastructure consultancy.

You will have the opportunity to be intricately involved from concept through to construction on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects such as:

-Flood protection

-Drainage

-Rivers

-Reservoirs

-Water level management schemes

You will provide structural design support to our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects, some of the day-to-day duties will include design of structures to appropriate codes and standards including:

-Pumping stations

-Outfalls

-Sluices

-Culverts

-River walls

-Weirs

You will be working with the CAD technicians, assisting them in producing drawings and attending site visits from time to time to familiarise yourself with projects on the ground.

Our client will provide you with an excellent working environment in our modern offices close to the Cambridge rail station and a support network that will enable you to achieve your professional aspirations. Our client will give you every opportunity to deliver high quality work and take your career to the next level.

What we are looking for

-Degree in Structural Engineering

-A keen interest in civil engineering structures, especially for water projects

-Experience of the civil engineering specification for the water industry (CESWI) would also be beneficial but not essential

-Experience of designing and specifying reinforced concrete, steelwork, masonry, and timber structures along with experience of steel sheet pile design

-Basic competency in computer aided drawing and the use of AutoCAD is desired alongside the ability to organise your own workload across multiple projects

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

We 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 Structural Engineer – Flood Risk

Salary: £34-50k (Experience dependant)

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Type: Perm / Hybrid

Our client is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the team in our Cambridge office specialising in water and flood risk projects. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary infrastructure consultancy.

You will have the opportunity to be intricately involved from concept through to construction on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects such as:

-Flood protection

-Drainage

-Rivers

-Reservoirs

-Water level management schemes

You will provide structural design support to our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects, some of the day-to-day duties will include design of structures to appropriate codes and standards including:

-Pumping stations

-Outfalls

-Sluices

-Culverts

-River walls

-Weirs

You will be working with the CAD technicians, assisting them in producing drawings and attending site visits from time to time to familiarise yourself with projects on the ground.

Our client will provide you with an excellent working environment in our modern offices close to the Cambridge rail station and a support network that will enable you to achieve your professional aspirations. Our client will give you every opportunity to deliver high quality work and take your career to the next level.

What we are looking for

-Degree in Structural Engineering

-A keen interest in civil engineering structures, especially for water projects

-Experience of the civil engineering specification for the water industry (CESWI) would also be beneficial but not essential

-Experience of designing and specifying reinforced concrete, steelwork, masonry, and timber structures along with experience of steel sheet pile design

-Basic competency in computer aided drawing and the use of AutoCAD is desired alongside the ability to organise your own workload across multiple projects

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

We 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.

M&E Site Manager

Lincolnshire

£53,000 + Car Allowance

My client looking to strengthen their Site Delivery Team with an M&E Site Manager for their Anglian Water framework.

Working within the Anglian water region you will lead and direct the site team to coordinate the safe management of all operational activities on all projects ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are met.

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

* Ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental team and client’s team.

* Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce and ensure delivery of briefings.

* Provide, monitor and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme.

* Manage sub-contractors and direct workforce.

* Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise rework.

* Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme

* Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place.

* Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.

* Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractor’s attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team

About The Candidate:

Essential:

* Previous experience within water treatment (Non Infrastructure)

* SMSTS Safety Management

* Relevant CSCS Card

* First Aid

* Experience in managing sites excess of £5million

* Exposure working on UK water projects

Desirable:

* HND/Degree in engineering/project management related qualification

* Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management

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.