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Talent Acquisition Specialist

I am currently working with a leading and family run civil engineering business to recruit a talent acquisition specialist to join their Central London team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work with a busy and growing company on some prestigious projects UK wide.

As a talent Acquisition Specialist, you will join a team of specialists who are responsible for recruiting across the business. You will work closely with the recruitment team as well as the project team to identify requirements, resource and recruit positions. Although you will join the team to recruit for the business, there will still be agency involvement of which you will manage too.

This is a permanent position, based out of their Kings Cross, London office. This is a hybrid position, 2-3 days in the office.

As a TAS, you will be responsible for:

• Database management – Ensure the internal database system is kept up to date with correct information for candidate applications and CV interest, whilst following GDPR guidelines.
• Sourcing candidates – Use various sourcing techniques to identify, engage and attract candidates to the business. Techniques include job boards, Linked In, referral scheme, industry events etc.
• Engagement – Follow up on candidate applications and interest to the business. Conduct initial screening tests and discuss suitable prospects. IF no imminent or suitable roles, maintain relationship for future ones.
• Line manager contact – Work closely with the project team to identify hiring needs, project pipeline and requirements. Have a good understanding of project, scope and technical
• Agency Management – Manage relationship with agencies on the PSL and to manage candidate application process

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary – £35,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
• 26 Days Holiday
• Company Pension
• Option for career / professional development
• Holiday trading options
• Discounts for Taste card, Gym membership, retailers

Candidate requirements

• Experience in talent acquisition, as a resourcer or consultant
• Experience in 360 recruitment. Dealing with candidates to line managers as a full life cycle of recruitment
• Civil engineering / construction experience is essential
• Ability to communicate well
• Demonstrates resilience and professional work ethic
• Technically efficient – proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint packages

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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: Hydraulic Modeller/Engineer

Salary: £35-60k (experience dependant)

Grade: min 3y post grad UK experience

Location: Derby, UK

Type: Perm, Full time, Hybrid

Our client is one of the leading names in the field of Urban Drainage and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how urban drainage can be effectively managed in the future. By joining their urban 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 working on major projects and be part of a team that develops cutting edge digital services to its clients.

Job Summary:

Due to continued growth in the workload of our clients successful Water business, they are sought to recruit wastewater modellers to join our Water and Wastewater Asset Planning Team in Derby.

The successful candidate will join a team of modellers, engineers, GIS specialists and programmers and will play a key role in delivering schemes for a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities, developers with the potential to get involved with international projects. Their aim is to help their clients adapt to a changing world in a sustainable and technologically innovative manner, promoting nature-based solutions that reduce human impact while improving our urban environments.

The Asset Planning team carries out a range of projects in the clean and wastewater sector, including drainage network improvement schemes to relieve flooding of our communities and reduce storm overflows to our rivers and seas.

This typically involves undertaking feasibility studies/projects using computer modelling, analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations or other interventions.

This role will involve working on feasibility studies, computer analysis and engineering design, completion of technical tasks as appropriate to complete the works, site visits and liaison with clients, contractors, stakeholders and other professional bodies.

Requirements:

Qualifications –

• BSc/BEng/MEng degree level, engineering, geography, GIS, science related subject degree or equivalent experience.

Essential –

• Previous demonstrable experience in wastewater modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
• Experience of InfoWorks 2D / ICM, InfoNet/InfoAsset.
• Experience of GIS software: QGIS, MapInfo or ArcGIS preferred.
• A good understanding of UK water industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Desire to learn and develop technically and work towards a professional qualification.

Desirable Criteria:

Any prior UK experience of similar work in areas such as water supply, treatment and drainage:

• 2-4 years’ water industry experience.
• Experience of undertaking DWMPs and/or SOAF.
• Experience working with software such as FME, Power Bi, and/or programming tools such as Ruby, Python and Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of local water client specifications.
• Experience of working in a partnering environment.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities:

• Development of sewer system models to investigate deficiencies and generation of outline solutions.
• Development of 1D and 2D models to investigate flood risk and flooding mechanisms.
• Analysis of sewerage related operational data and hydraulic model root cause analysis.
• Support development of technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Undertake site asset surveys for physical and condition assessments.
• Prepare (and adhere to) health and safety risk assessments.

The Individual:

The successful individual will be looking to learn and develop technically, working towards a professional qualification. They will be self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to work with others in a variety of project roles. They will be knowledgeable about changes in the Water Industry and implications on design and performance criteria.

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

Job Role: Process Design Engineer (Clean Water)

Salary / Rate: £40,000 – £65,000 Depending on level + Competitive benefits package

Location: Kent (Hybrid working)

Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking to bring on board Process Design Engineers (including Senior / Principal grades) for their South East Water projects for the remainder of AMP7 and going into AMP8. They have a long and successful track record of delivering water projects throughout the UK and Internationally.

About the Role:

• Attending site visits for data acquisition and meeting site operators
• To provide technical input to the procurement process
• Produce Process Design deliverables such as: optioneering studies; process calculations, mass balance, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation drawings, sketches, basis of design reports, etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project.
• Undertaking outline or detailed process engineering design
• Checking project calculations and deliverables
• Working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary project delivery team and to ensure integration of Process Engineering design requirements into the overall engineering design
• Working to the project programme for activities/deliverables and understanding interdependencies
• Supporting site-based commissioning support where assigned
• Participating in regular team meetings and reviews and help to develop our capability
• Contributing to technical/safety reviews
• Assisting colleagues and subordinates in achieving their objectives and providing feedback on team member performance to their line managers.
• Supporting Project Managers in technical discussions our clients
• Discussions and liaison with technology providers and vendors
• Design sprints
• HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, SWIFT attendance
• Design Reviews attendance
• Value engineering solutions
• Interact with junior members of the team for review of documents or other tasks.

About you:

• Experience in the municipal water industry
• Experience delivering optioneering studies and feasibility, concept designs and/or detail design in municipal clean water treatment solutions including
• At least 4 years’ experience in a consultancy environment or engineering company or other relevant industry acting as Process Engineer.
• Extensive use of MS Office software (particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to manage/deliver several projects at once;
• Proven ability to prepare high quality written technical reports and deliver verbal presentations to a high level of quality assurance for a variety of audiences;
• Confident, articulate communicator with ability to engage in active, professional verbal communications and presentations to colleagues (including senior colleagues), clients and sub-contractors.
• Self-starter, capable of working pro-actively with colleagues located in multiple locations.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary meetings (online and face to face) and acting as the organisation technical representative with external clients;

Qualifications:

• A degree qualification in a process engineering related discipline is essential
• Professional affiliation with or membership of appropriate body (e.g. CIWEM or IChemE).
• CEng or working towards it

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

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

Job Role: Mechanical Supervisor

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + package

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Site Supervisor to work on Thames Water projects in the Thames Valley region.

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

About you:

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

Package:

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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 independent consulting and engineering services group, and a leader in infrastructure, energy, environmental and city solutions. The Group has over 50 years’ experience supporting public, private, and institutional clients in developing transport, water, buildings, renewable energy, and rural development projects, from concept through to commissioning and operation.

Our client is involved in several major projects in the UK and Ireland, including HS2, A465, Bus Connect, and DART. The team is also bidding for several major tenders, such as A303 and Lower Thames Crossing.

Job Description

Job title: Principal Environment Consultant

Reporting to: Head of Environment and Sustainability

Department: Environment and Sustainability

Location: London or Leeds

Role of the Department:

Responsible for managing, leading, and assuring the environmental appraisals and assessments of designs. They embed their clients’ technical requirements within the designs and environmental deliverables. They provide environmental solutions through the development of low-carbon, climate-resilient, cost-effective designs, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. They ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

They work with the environmental division to develop and implement internal strategies and policies. They support the UK and Ireland business development in preparing bid documents and fee proposals.

Responsibilities:

Our client is currently recruiting for a Principal Environmental Consultant to support the technical delivery of a major infrastructure project. You will be able to:

• Manage or lead in the delivery of some of the environmental workstreams.
• Work independently and within project teams to lead on providing environmental input into design development
• Project manage and author environmental assessments and coordinating with SME’s for specialist input into assessments
• Experience in providing technical solutions to clients on infrastructure or construction projects
• Provide technical leadership, co-ordination, technical review, and direction on projects
• Provide support in the development of the business including fee proposals preparation and bid documents
• Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance in line with client’s standards, requirements, and policies.
• Interface with clients for environmental coordination, resolving queries and issues.

Candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the environmental disciplines
• Over 7 years of experience within environment design teams, delivering infrastructure or construction projects, ideally within consultancies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write technical reports are essential.
• Experience of working on major infrastructure projects/ construction projects preferred
• Knowledge of EU and UK environmental legislations and current best practice guidance.
• Significant proofing, editing and report collation experience
• Decision-making ability to gather and synthesize information, identify options, and apply judgment based on logic and reason.
• Problem-solving ability to, identify complex problems, review, analyse, and interpret a wide range of information, and evaluate options with the ability to implement solutions.

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

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + package

Rate: £400-£420/day Inside IR35

Location: Rickmansworth (Hertfordshire/Hybrid working opportunities)

About the Role:

My client is looking to strengthen their Engineering team with a Mechanical Engineer & a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

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

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

Package:

• Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position)

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

About you:

• Have a knowledge of the principles of water and sewage treatment.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts.
• General knowledge of all aspects of water treatment, e.g. civil engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering and project management.
• Ability to understand technical proposals.
• Knowledge of Projectwise.
• Computer literacy.

• Driving license.
• HNC Mechanical Engineering with appropriate experience / Mechanical engineering degree (required).
• Chartered Engineer / working towards Chartership.
• Flexible approach to working location.

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

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + package

Rate: £400-£420/day Inside IR35

Location: Derby (Hybrid working opportunities)

About the Role:

My client is looking to strengthen their Engineering team with a Mechanical Engineer & a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

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

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

Package:

• Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position)

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

About you:

• Have a knowledge of the principles of water and sewage treatment.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts.
• General knowledge of all aspects of water treatment, e.g. civil engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering and project management.
• Ability to understand technical proposals.
• Knowledge of Projectwise.
• Computer literacy.

• Driving license.
• HNC Mechanical Engineering with appropriate experience / Mechanical engineering degree (required).
• Chartered Engineer / working towards Chartership.
• Flexible approach to working location.

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

Job Title: Senior Landscape Architect

Salary: £38-45k

Experience: Must be chartered – min 5y UK sector experience

Type: Perm – Full time

Location: London, UK

Our Opportunity:

Our clients Landscape Architecture Team are looking to appoint a Senior Landscape Architect.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Director in Leicester.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career, working on innovative schemes within the both the public and private sectors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Leading and delivering a variety of projects, from small to large, in different sectors, through all stages of a project. The role will sometimes include being part of a large team on major projects.
• Working alongside the project director to produce, manage and control the project brief, fees, costs, programme, and deliverables (if the project is landscape lead).
• Communicating with the client and all members of the project team at all times.
• Organise and chair necessary meetings and project reviews.
• Keeping the project director always informed.
• Fully support and manage the landscape architecture teams assigned to your projects.
• Ensuring the team understand and comply with all relevant legislation related to the project.
• Representing the practice at client and site meetings, as appropriate
• Undertaking site visits, resolving site queries and inspecting work implemented by the contractor.
• Overseeing the work of external landscape consultants if required.
• This opportunity will see the successful individual working collaboratively within the Landscape Team and with other disciplines within the practice, alongside a supportive lead who will encourage your personal growth and development.

About You:

The successful candidate will be a driven, dynamic individual with a passion for design and a keen eye for detail. You must have previous management experience and be able to demonstrate your leadership on large, complex projects.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Degree and master’s in landscape architecture.
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Experienced in leading Landscape Architecture on large, complex projects.
• Experienced across several sectors at all design stages.
• Excellent understanding of sustainable design solutions.
• Excellent technical detailing, specification, and materials knowledge, with the ability to use NBS.
• Excellent contract administration knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of current technical standards and regulations.
• Ability to model and produce design and working drawings to an excellent standard.
• Excellent at multitasking and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent clarity and confidence in communication; writing, drawing, on screen and in person, including client facing skills, combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent self-motivation, friendly, efficient, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent at working collaboratively with all team members.
• Proficient at Vectorworks and fluency in Microsoft office.
• Inquisitive nature, with a passion for design.

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

• Hybrid working.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Childcare benefits.
• Enhanced Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits.
• Long service awards – including enhanced annual leave and vouchers.
• Annual awards.
• Staff Discount Scheme.
• Spot Rewards.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Season ticket loan or car loan at senior level.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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 innovative role has become available for a Signalling Principle Tester based in Derby. The Signalling Principle Tester will join a market leading organisation’s signalling office and work with some of the latest signalling equipment on the current market.

Role:

The successful candidate will be working in a team reporting to the Data Testing Manager and may be responsible for a team of up to four testers. The Signalling Principles Tester will be responsible for the management structure of the team on the allocated project/s.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensuring signalling projects testing (Principle data) is managed and delivered on time to the client’s standards
• Responsible for the complete testing of the signalling scheme
• Supporting commissioning requirements required
• Manage and motivate staff in your team, including undertaking all staff management duties
• Provide forecasts of data testing and resource requirements
• Liaise with the project team for potential resolution and support
• Comply with all relevant health and safety measures in all activities undertaken

Essential Requirements:

• Successful Principle testing experience
• Competent with complex works in principle testing
• A Functional Testers License
• A Mod 2 License 1.3.180
• A IOSH Managing Safety

Desirable:

• Driving License
• Associate member of IRSE
• Valid PTS ac/dc certificate
• Have experience report writing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential Requirements:

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

Desirable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Document Control / Site Secretary

Currently working alongside a family run business specialising in the rail and civil engineering sector. They are currently in need of a document controller / site secretary to join their business.

You will be required to be based on site as a function providing document Control and administration support. They have a number of projects around London and you will be visiting a number of sites depending on requirements.

You will look after 1 main site in Central London and visit two other smaller sites near by and will be required to split your week across all 3 sites, visiting them and supporting with all their project admin and document control requirements.

You will report to the project manager and work alongside the project team of up to 10 on site.

You must ideally be able to start ASAP. One month notice period is accepted.

The role is paying £32,000 to £38,000 + package depending on experience.

Role and Responsibilities –

• Ensuring that all health and safety paper work is up to date including Daily Briefing Sheets, Plant and Equipment Registers, Daily Plant Check Sheets, HAV’S Inspections, HSEQ Managers Inspections etc and everything is logged and updated correctly
• Ordering stationary for site offices.
• Download / upload / Printing of drawings using the required systems (BIW, ASITE, CONJECT)
• Book deliveries / inductions where required using Datascope
• All admin and document control support across the sites
• Put together O&M Manuals (Using client systems e.g. Dome)
• Making sure all site visitors PPE is in place and clean.
• Keep an updated notice board in the canteen and smoking area for news bulletins and health / well being posters

Candidate expectations –

• Experience using document control systems such as aconex, BIW, Conject, Asite
• Must have previous experience working on site
• Be willing to work alone
• Have strong attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and work across several projects simultaneously

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

Job Role: Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer.

Salary: £38,000 – £65,000 + Package DOE.

Location: London / Croydon (Hybrid working opportunities – 2/3 days WFH).

About the Role:

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

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

* Performing technical or professional work activities to assure delivery which meets client requirements and is in accordance with relevant standards.

* Collating plans and schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines, company quality assurance and other requirements.

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

* Taking a role in promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability/environmental matters in all areas of your work.

About you:

* Relevant degree or experience (BEng Electrical Engineering etc.)

* Full driving licence.

* Chartered/Incorporated or working towards this Experience.

* Min 2 years on completion of qualifications.

* Working for water industry clients.

* Relevant design experience – Working for water industry clients.

* Communication skills; Verbal & Written.

* Motivated with a positive attitude.

* Use of Microsoft Office.

* Use of CAD / Revit and a working knowledge of BIM.

* Working knowledge of BS7671.

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

Job Title: Graduate Network Modeller or Network Modeller

Salary: £26-43K

Location: Somerset, UK

Employment type: Permanent / Full-time / Hybrid

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

Are you a Network Modeller with a few years’ experience seeking the next step on your career, or are you looking for an entrance into the profession where you will be a key member of the team that uses models to solve flooding and pollution problems?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a Graduate Network Modeller or a Network Modeller!

The role:

Our client’s specialist team of modellers is responsible for the delivery of water treatment, wastewater, and network projects across the region.

The post includes the following responsibilities:

• Building and verifying integrated catchment models using INFOWORKS ICM.
• Using river quality modelling and survey results to assess the impact of discharges from combined sewer overflows (CSOs)
• Developing outline solutions to resolve hydraulic problems, using both sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and more traditional ‘hard-engineering’ approaches.
• Assessing the impact of significant house building on the existing sewer system and overflows.
• Report writing, project presentation and project management.
• Analysing and presenting data using Excel and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Project management of consultant led studies and joint partnership projects.
• Assist with the upkeep of a substantial digital model library

What we are looking for:

To be successful for both the trainee or experienced Network Modeller roles, you will have:

• Degree with a strong geographic, scientific or maths content
• Excellent IT and communication skills.
• In addition to this for the experienced Network Modeller role you will have at least two years’ experience of wastewater modelling with INFOWORKS ICM.

Benefits for you

• Pension – up to 20% combined contribution
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday
• Life assurance (four times your salary)
• Flexible working
• Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
• Paid volunteering day
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Support from mental health first aiders

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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: Hydraulic Modeller

Locations: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Salary: £35-45k (experience dependant)

Type of contract: Perm / Hybrid

Are you a Hydraulic Modeller wanting to develop your career?

Do you want to support delivery of flood risk management schemes across the UK?

Our client is looking for experienced Flood Risk Consultants specialising in Hydraulic Flood Modelling, at all grades above graduate (1 year post grad UK sector experience minimum), to join our clients growing Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Design team, based in their Skipton office.

With a background in hydraulic modelling, you will primarily be working on a range of flood risk projects involving river and surface water modelling for flood mapping studies, surface water management plans, flood strategies and other flood management projects. These projects make a difference to local communities and the environment, serving a range of public and private sector clients including regulators, local authorities, water utility and strategic construction companies.

The key areas of responsibility associated with this role will be:

• Experience in implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river and urban flooding – applications.
• Understanding and experience of modelling of surface water flood modelling techniques.
• Appraisal of flood risk costs and benefits.
• Project management with oversight of hydrological, hydraulic, and environmental inputs, on a variety of flood risk management projects.
• Liaising with clients, hydraulic modellers, project managers and other design and management team members.
• Writing and reviewing technical reports.
• Taking a technical leadership role in ensuring flood management project deliverables meet clients’ needs including taking ownership and responsibility for the quality of project work to meet the highest standards.
• Technical development of less experienced colleagues in the team.
• Leading the technical input to business development activities.
• Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, ensure effective dissemination of latest methodologies and tools.
• Experience of leading and winning tender opportunities.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience in collaborative working, with good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Is highly self-motivated to improve personal and team performance and support the development of more junior team members.
• Is a flexible team player, able to work with different project teams both locally and across remote offices.

The right candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or environmental/earth sciences.
• UK sector experience.
• Experience of flood risk management techniques and methods including option appraisals.
• The ability to produce high quality technical writing for bid and project work.
• Experience of liaising with clients and managing projects to develop new opportunities.
• Ability to deliver of innovative solutions to difficult challenges
• Commercial awareness and evidence of ability to deliver projects and bids to time and budget
• Experience of key fluvial hydraulic modelling software packages: HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, Flood Modeller-TUFLOW etc.
• Knowledge of UK hydrological methodologies; understanding of Flood Estimation Handbook Techniques is an advantage.
• Project Management experience.
• Proficiency in using GIS software such as ArcGIS/QGIS.
• Knowledge and experience of the planning system relating to flood risk management.
• Experience of Safety in Design and Designer’s responsibilities under CDM.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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: Hydraulic Modeller

Locations: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Salary: £35-45k (experience dependant)

Type of contract: Perm / Hybrid

Are you a Hydraulic Modeller wanting to develop your career?

Do you want to support delivery of flood risk management schemes across the UK?

Our client is looking for experienced Flood Risk Consultants specialising in Hydraulic Flood Modelling, at all grades above graduate (1 year post grad UK sector experience minimum), to join our clients growing Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Design team, based in their Skipton office.

With a background in hydraulic modelling, you will primarily be working on a range of flood risk projects involving river and surface water modelling for flood mapping studies, surface water management plans, flood strategies and other flood management projects. These projects make a difference to local communities and the environment, serving a range of public and private sector clients including regulators, local authorities, water utility and strategic construction companies.

The key areas of responsibility associated with this role will be:

• Experience in implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river and urban flooding – applications.
• Understanding and experience of modelling of surface water flood modelling techniques.
• Appraisal of flood risk costs and benefits.
• Project management with oversight of hydrological, hydraulic, and environmental inputs, on a variety of flood risk management projects.
• Liaising with clients, hydraulic modellers, project managers and other design and management team members.
• Writing and reviewing technical reports.
• Taking a technical leadership role in ensuring flood management project deliverables meet clients’ needs including taking ownership and responsibility for the quality of project work to meet the highest standards.
• Technical development of less experienced colleagues in the team.
• Leading the technical input to business development activities.
• Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, ensure effective dissemination of latest methodologies and tools.
• Experience of leading and winning tender opportunities.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience in collaborative working, with good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Is highly self-motivated to improve personal and team performance and support the development of more junior team members.
• Is a flexible team player, able to work with different project teams both locally and across remote offices.

The right candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or environmental/earth sciences.
• UK sector experience.
• Experience of flood risk management techniques and methods including option appraisals.
• The ability to produce high quality technical writing for bid and project work.
• Experience of liaising with clients and managing projects to develop new opportunities.
• Ability to deliver of innovative solutions to difficult challenges
• Commercial awareness and evidence of ability to deliver projects and bids to time and budget
• Experience of key fluvial hydraulic modelling software packages: HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, Flood Modeller-TUFLOW etc.
• Knowledge of UK hydrological methodologies; understanding of Flood Estimation Handbook Techniques is an advantage.
• Project Management experience.
• Proficiency in using GIS software such as ArcGIS/QGIS.
• Knowledge and experience of the planning system relating to flood risk management.
• Experience of Safety in Design and Designer’s responsibilities under CDM.

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

Overview

Job title: Asset Engineer – Earthworks

Rate: £350-£425 per day (Umbrella)

Location: Barnsley

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as an Asset Engineer – Earthworks for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of Earthworks Examinations. This opportunity offers a lengthy contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• To plan, manage, and carry out Earthwork Examinations in alignment with the Earthworks Manual.
• Conduct desk-based site reconnaissance studies to determine the most suitable access strategy for Earthwork Examinations,
• Coordinate with Access Planning teams, and package sites into manageable deliverable units.

Essential

• Rock Slope Examinations.
• Level 3 – Soil Slope Examinations.
• COSS or IWA competence (ability to work on the Operational Railway.
• Understanding of JBA database and GizMAPP tool.
• Relevant railway geography and network capability.
• Endorsement of Safe Work Packs.
• Relevant Planning systems.
• A strong focus on detail with the capability to efficiently organise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Railway “Safe to work”.

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

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

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

Overview

Job title: Asset Engineer – Earthworks

Rate: £350-£425 per day (Umbrella)

Location: Sandy

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as an Asset Engineer – Earthworks for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of Earthworks Examinations. This opportunity offers a lengthy contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• To plan, manage, and carry out Earthwork Examinations in alignment with the Earthworks Manual.
• Conduct desk-based site reconnaissance studies to determine the most suitable access strategy for Earthwork Examinations,
• Coordinate with Access Planning teams, and package sites into manageable deliverable units.

Essential

• Rock Slope Examinations.
• Level 3 – Soil Slope Examinations.
• COSS or IWA competence (ability to work on the Operational Railway.
• Understanding of JBA database and GizMAPP tool.
• Relevant railway geography and network capability.
• Endorsement of Safe Work Packs.
• Relevant Planning systems.
• A strong focus on detail with the capability to efficiently organise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Railway “Safe to work”.

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

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

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

Overview

Job title: Asset Engineer – Earthworks

Rate: £350-£425 per day (Umbrella)

Location: Newcastle

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as an Asset Engineer – Earthworks for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of Earthworks Examinations. This opportunity offers a lengthy contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• To plan, manage, and carry out Earthwork Examinations in alignment with the Earthworks Manual.
• Conduct desk-based site reconnaissance studies to determine the most suitable access strategy for Earthwork Examinations,
• Coordinate with Access Planning teams, and package sites into manageable deliverable units.

Essential

• Rock Slope Examinations.
• Level 3 – Soil Slope Examinations.
• COSS or IWA competence (ability to work on the Operational Railway.
• Understanding of JBA database and GizMAPP tool.
• Relevant railway geography and network capability.
• Endorsement of Safe Work Packs.
• Relevant Planning systems.
• A strong focus on detail with the capability to efficiently organise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Railway “Safe to work”.

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

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

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

Our client, a small design-led multidisciplinary practice, is looking for a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join their team based in Cheshire. As a practice they have a strong track record of delivering projects from conception through to site, including public realm, heritage, residential, parks and leisure, education and masterplanning, all with a core focus on excellent design.

As the successful candidate you would have the following skills and attributes:

• Chartered member of the Landscape Institute (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience working within Landscape Architecture
• A degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent)
• An eye for thoughtful and considered design.
• A fundamental passion for nature-led sustainable solutions to combat climate change and increase biodiversity.
• Experience using appropriate software, including Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Revit etc.
• Strong communication and teamworking skills.
• The ability and confidence to liaise with clients and key stakeholders.
• A strong track record in project management and delivery.

As the selected Senior Landscape Architect, you would be working in a friendly and supportive environment alongside a team of dynamic and passionate individuals. You would have the opportunity to expand your portfolio contributing to and managing a wide range of schemes, all underpinned by a core emphasis on design and sustainability. For more information, please apply with your CV and Portfolio today.

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

Quantity Surveyor needed for £600m turnover civil engineering contractor in Newcastle!

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

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

Project: New build Energy from Waste scheme – the scope includes concrete slab, upper composite slab, external civils including roads, service yard with reinforced concrete, and drainage worth £22m

Role: They’re seeking a QS to work within their “North East” Regional team on this project with 2 Senior QS’s.

Money: £40k – £60k basic + £5k car or travel allowance, or £350 – £400 umbrella.

Benefits: Buying and selling holidays; 5% matched company pension; private personal health care; 26 days holidays + bank holiday; discretionary 10% bonus; company perks scheme

If you’re interested to find out more, please get in touch on st@advance-trs.com. Due to the high number of applications, I will only be replying to those successful for shortlisting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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 / Senior Project Manager – Water & Environment

London / South East

My client has an exciting opportunity for a number of Project Manager, to join their busy and expanding London Infrastructure business, supporting their clients deliver a range of water and Environment projects and programmes across London and the south of England.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will be most suited to Project Managers from a civil, mechanical, electrical or process engineering background, ideally with previous water & Environment sector experience. NEC experience and APMQ accreditation is also preferred. Those with relevant project management experience to aligned Infrastructure engineering sectors considered.

Our clients Project Managers manage projects and programmes of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, typically, projects fall within the £1m to £10m value range.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• To deliver Project Management Commissions on behalf of end clients, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
• To provide support on major Project Management, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery, Client liaison, strategic planning or stakeholder management.
• To assure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
• Supporting clients as they transition to Net Zero and deal with wider changes to make themselves more sustainable.

Key Activities

Typically, the role will involve the following accountabilities:

• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the Client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages
• Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements
• Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, quality, technical and performance parameters
• Establishing effective project governance, assurance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
• Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan
• Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets
• Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques
• Managing the change control process
• Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against them
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
• Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigation’s
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports
• Financial management of commission, forecasting of monthly spend, changes and risks
• Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified, preferably in an infrastructure related subject (i.e. STEM, legal, commercial, environmental management, etc.)
• Preferred if you are working towards or have achieved chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc
• NEC3/ NEC4
• APMP / PRINCE 2 qualified.
• Preferred if experience is in a complex stakeholder environment
• Ability to be mobile across the south is a necessity

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

We are looking for a project manager who will be responsible for monitoring project progress, following up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases, scheduling meetings and maintaining project documents and reports. You should be able to maintain oversight of all project activities, identify any issues and ensure these are resolved promptly.

Responsibilities will include:

• Completing project reporting as dictated by the group management information system
• Delivering plans for projects on time and within budget and monitoring subsequent performance
• Reporting project progress and risks to client and management
• Preparing site assessments, due diligence reports, cost reports, project control group reports, construction reports and completion reports
• Managing design development, co-ordination, reviews and approvals during planning and construction phases
• Holding regular review meetings with contractors to assess work quality, progress, cost, schedule, safety, health and environmental matters
• Following and fully complying with the client’s end-to-end project management process
• Supervising contractors in scheduling and monitoring project work and inspection upon completion
• Implementing and monitoring relevant project control and administration systems in accordance with the business management system

Requirements:

• Technical qualification in project management or another technical profession
• Passionate about project management and furthering your career with a leading construction consultancy
• Good technical writing skills and knowledge of reading drawings and tender documents
• Good client-facing and communication skills, ability to build long-term relationships
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Construction Manager shall lead by example and take ownership for the successful delivery of all installation activities on the allocated projects. Effectively managing resources – people, time, plant, materials and subcontractors to achieve higher productivity and lower unit cost across all allocated projects. Effectively communicate task requirements to staff, motivating staff, including sub-contractors, empowering all team members to achieve their plan and growth targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tender planned signalling installation works as part of the overall project tendering process
• Scope and review subcontract installation packages of works
• Plan project activities to suit access and project deliverables
• Deliver the project programme to time, quality and resource plan
• Delivery of the project to forecasted costs, regular reporting and detailed cost control measures
• Liaise with the customer on the project building successful delivery relationships
• Safety Leadership – to lead by example in project site safety
• Ensure completion of handover documentation
• Monitor and control worked hours and un-worked hours
• Maintain IRSE logbook
• Support the interdisciplinary process with the client and others
• Ensure SHEQ and Tech Briefs are carried out to all allocated staff
• Annual and midterm Performance reviews of staff
• To comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities

ESSENTIAL

Skills:

• Full driving Licence
• Business / cost awareness
• Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities
• Contract legislation
• Computer literate in Excel/Word

Qualification

• Installation Manager IRSE Licence
• Valid PTS ac/dc certificate
• Emergency First Aid
• Manual Handling
• OLEC 1

Experience

• Knowledge of contract conditions
• Financial and commercial knowledge
• Engineering background
• Knowledge and experience of Railway Signalling operations
• Established track record in delivery of major signalling project from tender to commissioning.
• Management and leadership of staff on projects
• Understanding of planning process
• Knowledge of risk assessment process
• In-depth underpinning knowledge of group & line standards
• Commercial awareness
• Knowledge of HSE requirements
• Appreciation of design & test

Qualifications:

• ONC or equivalent in Elec. Engineering
• Member of IRSE
• Installation manager 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.

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk required to join an M&E firm based in Hertfordshire. You will be part of the finance team working closely with payroll and accounts.

This is a permanent role to start ASAP.

You will be working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Salary will depend on experience and vary from £25-30k + package. Benefits include, free parking on site, free beverages and snacks in the office, ability to work from home once a week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures at all times
• Process business expenses
• Process BACS payments
• Identify and deal with invoices queries
• Make BACS payments, check and process invoices, reconcile statements
• Deal with purchase enquiries and calculate VAT payments for invoices.
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details
• Process invoices, reconcile delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Assist in the preparation of purchase summaries
• Process all received purchase invoices and match to relevant purchase orders

Successful candidates must have:

• Experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Previous experience working in the civil engineering / infrastructure sector
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• An aptitude for IT-Good working knowledge MS Office package, Sage and BACS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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 rail contractor, is currently recruiting a Commercial Administrator to join their commercial team at their office in West London.

As a commercial administrator, you will work closely with the commercial manager and the team of quantity surveyors on the project. You will provide the team with general administrative support to allow the team to work more efficiently.

Hours are 9:00 to 17:00.

The role is £12 to £17ph (umbrella or LTD) PAYE also an option.

As a commercial administrator you will be required to:

• Assist with Call Off approval / updates for new & existing contractors
• Raise subcontractor payments on the system ensuring required paperwork is signed
• Produce monthly contract charge trackers to monitor where potential costs can be recovered from
• Assisting with release of retention’s on completed projects.
• Setting up trackers and systems to improve the General Admin within the Dept
• Assist the team to raise purchase orders
• Check, approve, reject low value invoices
• General admin – print, copy, file paperwork, drawings, correspondence on the system
• Collate and manage sub-contractor recommendations & Tender Lists including obtaining signatures from Directors and file accordingly
• Assist with the on boarding of new staff into the Commercial Department
• Liaising with the whole project team as required regarding queries for the commercial team
• Chase return of outstanding PSIs

To be considered for the role you must have:

• Previous experience working for a similar contractor within the construction, rail, or civil engineering sectors
• Previous experience working in the commercial team with commercial managers and quantity surveyors
• Excellent attention to 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.

My client, a main civil engineering contractor, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor, to join there commercial team.

You would be working specifically on the civils section of a project, which includes reinforced concrete, cladding and structural steel work. The project is enabling works for a very large renewable energy project for a major electrical client.

Benefits:

* Working for a Main Contractor

* East of England location – Ipswich/Peterborough

* Good salary and package

* Interesting, long term project in a busy sector!!

* Support in professional development

If you are a Quantity Surveyor, with 4 years + experience, then please get in contact to discuss this opportunity further.

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

My client, a main civil engineering contractor, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor, to join there commercial team.

You would be working specifically on the civils section of a project, whic includes reinforced concrete, cladding and structural steelwork. The project is enabling works for a very large renewable energy project for a major electrical client.

Benefits:

* Working for a Main Contractor

* East of England location – Ipswich/Peterborough

* Good salary and package

* Interesting, long term project in a busy sector!!

* Support in professional development

If you are a Quantity Surveyor, with 4 years + experience, then please get in contact to discuss this opportunity further.

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

Office administrator

Office administrator required to join a rail contractor in their main office in Kent. Due to an increase in workload and projects awarded, my client have been given the go ahead to recruit for another permanent office administrator. You will be based in their centralised office in Kent however be supporting a number of projects they have.

This is a permanent opportunity, to start ASAP. One month notice for the right candidate will be required

You will be reporting to the office manager and be working with a team of experienced administrators in the office.

This is a salaried role paying £25-30k + package. Benefits include:

• Birthday off
• One day for volunteering
• Monthly paid for lunch in the office
• Quarterly team night out
• 25 days holiday
• Enrol to pension (after probation)

Role and Responsibilities –

• Ensuring that all health and safety paper work is up to date including Daily Briefing Sheets, Plant and Equipment Registers, Daily Plant Check Sheets, HAV’S Inspections, HSEQ Managers Inspections etc and everything is logged and updated correctly
• Ordering stationary for site offices.
• Book deliveries / inductions where required using Datascope
• All admin support across the sites
• Making sure all site visitors PPE is in place and clean.
• Keep an updated notice board in the canteen and smoking area for news bulletins and health / well being posters
• General admin support where required

Candidate expectations –

• Must have previous experience working on site or in a main office
• Be willing to work alone
• Have strong attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and work across several projects simultaneously

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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 Control

Document Controller required to join a large and high profile contractor on a fantastic project based in the borough of Camden, North London. You will be based in a lovely cabin, a 5 minute walk from the nearest tube station.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to work on the duration of this project, until the end, however there is scope to progress onto other projects that the contractor may be awarded.

This contractor is working on a Network Rail project, part of a wider scheme for High Speed 2. Scope of works include building a new terminal and demolishing some existing platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an exciting part of infrastructure in London currently!

This is a fixed term contract paying £28-35k plus package. Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours (half hour late / early start if needed)
• One day working from home
• Free tea, coffee, and snacks in the office
• Holiday
• Birthday off (after passing probation)

You will be the sole document controller, reporting to the quality manager. You will be responsible for maintaining the drawing register for this project, using eB document control system.

Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

As a document controller you will be required to:

• Upload and download documentation on to eB, in accordance with company requirements and Document Control Procedures
• Comply with all Document Control procedures
• Ensure that subcontractors, consultants and suppliers comply with the Document Control procedures on eB
• Assist in archiving and recording documentation at project completion
• Process a backlog of documents and ensure they are updated as required
• Maintain KPI measures for the performance of Document Control on the project
• Set up new starters on site onto the document control systems
• First point of contact for any document control requirements on site

To be considered for the role, candidates must have:

• Experience using document control systems, eB is preferable
• Experience working on site for a subcontractor or main contractor
• Ability to work in a stand alone position
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

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

Overview

Job title: Structural Examiner

Location: Milton Keynes

Rate: £350-£400 per day Inside IR35

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as a Structural Examiner for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of structures and buildings. This opportunity offers a long-term contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting structures and buildings for their current visible condition.
• Detailed inspection of all elements within reach to spot deterioration.
• Systematic examination based on structure type and access constraints to cover all report criteria.
• Investigating defects in-depth to assess severity and extent of changes.
• Special examinations and monitoring for elements outside regular inspections using proper equipment.
• Assessing structure condition considering materials and environmental factors.
• Documenting unexamined aspects, condition changes, and photos.
• Creating technical reports summarizing inspection findings.
• Conducting scoping visits to plan inspections.
• Serving as Responsible Person on Site (RPOS) or Task Supervisor (TS) for safety during inspections.
• Acting as a Bridge Strike Examiner for train safety after bridge strikes.
• On-call duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience in structural examinations, defect recording, and reporting for various structure types.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
• Familiarity with the railway industry.
• Competent in STE4 and STE5.
• PTS and RPOS/TS certified.
• Bridge strike examiner certified.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in SCMI and TCMI.
• Competent in confined spaces.

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

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

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

Overview

Job title: Structural Examiner

Location: Manchester

Rate: £350-£400 per day Inside IR35

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as a Structural Examiner for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of structures and buildings. This opportunity offers a long-term contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting structures and buildings for their current visible condition.
• Detailed inspection of all elements within reach to spot deterioration.
• Systematic examination based on structure type and access constraints to cover all report criteria.
• Investigating defects in-depth to assess severity and extent of changes.
• Special examinations and monitoring for elements outside regular inspections using proper equipment.
• Assessing structure condition considering materials and environmental factors.
• Documenting unexamined aspects, condition changes, and photos.
• Creating technical reports summarizing inspection findings.
• Conducting scoping visits to plan inspections.
• Serving as Responsible Person on Site (RPOS) or Task Supervisor (TS) for safety during inspections.
• Acting as a Bridge Strike Examiner for train safety after bridge strikes.
• On-call duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience in structural examinations, defect recording, and reporting for various structure types.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
• Familiarity with the railway industry.
• Competent in STE4 and STE5.
• PTS and RPOS/TS certified.
• Bridge strike examiner certified.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in SCMI and TCMI.
• Competent in confined spaces.

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

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

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

Overview

Job title: Examiner

Location: Morecambe

Rate: £342-£400 per day Inside IR35

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as a Examiner for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of structures and buildings. This opportunity offers a long-term contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting structures and buildings for their current visible condition.
• Detailed inspection of all elements within reach to spot deterioration.
• Systematic examination based on structure type and access constraints to cover all report criteria.
• Investigating defects in-depth to assess severity and extent of changes.
• Special examinations and monitoring for elements outside regular inspections using proper equipment.
• Assessing structure condition considering materials and environmental factors.
• Documenting unexamined aspects, condition changes, and photos.
• Creating technical reports summarizing inspection findings.
• Conducting scoping visits to plan inspections.
• Serving as Responsible Person on Site (RPOS) or Task Supervisor (TS) for safety during inspections.
• Acting as a Bridge Strike Examiner for train safety after bridge strikes.
• On-call duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience in structural examinations, defect recording, and reporting for various structure types.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
• Familiarity with the railway industry.
• Competent in STE4 and STE5.
• PTS and RPOS/TS certified.
• Bridge strike examiner certified.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in SCMI and TCMI.
• Competent in confined spaces.

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

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

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

Overview

Job title: Structural Examiner

Location: Birmingham

Rate: £350-£400 per day Inside IR35

Our client is actively searching for a committed professional to join their team on a contract basis as a Structural Examiner for a well-established industry leader. They are looking for someone capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of structures and buildings. This opportunity offers a long-term contract and is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their horizons by joining a company with a substantial workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting structures and buildings for their current visible condition.
• Detailed inspection of all elements within reach to spot deterioration.
• Systematic examination based on structure type and access constraints to cover all report criteria.
• Investigating defects in-depth to assess severity and extent of changes.
• Special examinations and monitoring for elements outside regular inspections using proper equipment.
• Assessing structure condition considering materials and environmental factors.
• Documenting unexamined aspects, condition changes, and photos.
• Creating technical reports summarizing inspection findings.
• Conducting scoping visits to plan inspections.
• Serving as Responsible Person on Site (RPOS) or Task Supervisor (TS) for safety during inspections.
• Acting as a Bridge Strike Examiner for train safety after bridge strikes.
• On-call duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience in structural examinations, defect recording, and reporting for various structure types.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
• Familiarity with the railway industry.
• Competent in STE4 and STE5.
• PTS and RPOS/TS certified.
• Bridge strike examiner certified.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in SCMI and TCMI.
• Competent in confined spaces.

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

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

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

My client is currently looking for a Site Manager to work on a joint venture framework in Scotland in the water industry. The role is to support the project manager in the planning, organisation, supervision and delivery of all site construction activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate and control construction activities ensuring the project runs to schedule and budget
• Day to day management of site activities, including supervising and monitoring the site operations and carrying out briefings as necessary, preparing RAMS and ensuring compliance
• Ensuring plant and materials are ordered and supplied as required
• Checking drawings and quantities, ensuring that the information is accurate for the work
• Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards at all times
• Ensuring that activities are planned, organised and monitored to ensure safety, time constraints and quality requirements are met.
• Ensuring that all site non-conformities are reported and resolved
• Ensure all cost aspects are managed proactively and controls are in place

Skills/experience required:

• HND in engineering/project management related qualification
• Experience within the water treatment industry (Non-Infrastructure) large scale projects
• IOSH or SMSTS Safety Management
• CSCS Management Card
• First Aid

My client offers:

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

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

Please email Jessica Wells at 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: NEC Project Manager

Location: Durham, UK

Salary: £50-65k inclusive of car allowance.

Type: Perm, Full time.

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with approximately 120 employees providing a wide range of Asset Management, Engineering, Commercial, Customer Programmes and Strategic Advisory services to our clients across the water, energy, and environment sectors, across the UK.

Skills and experience:

*Water Industry or wider utilities experience preferred.

*APMP/ AMP PMQ (Project Management Qualification)/ PRINCE 2 or equivalent preferred.

*NEC3/4 accreditation (Desirable).

*NEC3/4 working knowledge (Essential).

*Microsoft project/ Gantt chart experience (Desirable).

*Project management skills including organisational and diligent skills.

*Effective communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.

*Computer literate with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other specialist computer packages (SAP, CRM’s, etc).

Benefits:

*24 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave.

*Pension scheme (6% employer, 4% employee).

*Company mobile phone and laptop provided.

*Training and career progression opportunities.

*Professional Membership fees paid.

*Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary.

*Electric Car Scheme.

*Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support).

*Refer a friend scheme.

Key responsibilities include:

*Drafting of project scope, site information and contract data documentation using client standardised templates (both NEC3 and 4) in collaboration with contract partners and client project managers.

*Responsible for NEC contract administration.

*Using and maintaining an online contract management system for contract communications including early warnings, compensation events, programme notifications.

*Vetting and processing monthly partner payment applications via the Client portal in line with the contractual requirements.

*Driving weekly Progress meetings with Contract Partners and Client stakeholders

*Driving regular Risk, issue & benefit review sessions to manage client risk for the contracts under your control.

*Conducting cost/programme analysis to validate partner submissions against the framework requirements.

*Conducting a monthly review and validation of the Partner forecast prior to submitting to client for the monthly project accounting update

*Producing time and cost forecasts for each of your commissions for submission to client.

*Upkeep of all contract administration documentation.

*Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to produce the optimum outcomes for the Client across multiple concurrent projects

*Increase exposure with key clients and generate business development leads to support the service leads.

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

Technical Electrical Engineer Lead

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

Location: Midlands (Hybrid working)

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

About the Role:

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

About you:

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

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

Job Role: Project Manager

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

Location: South West Water

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

About the Role:

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

About you:

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

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

Job Role: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 + Competitive package (depending on level of experience)

Location: Basingstoke

Our client is a leading contractor with the design, build & maintenance of water treatment projects throughout the UK. They have an established in-house design team and are looking for an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

About the Role:

• Meeting with Clients to discuss specific intervention requirement
• Carry out intrusive Electrical and ICA site surveys to Identify the most appropriate solutions to complex problems
• Carry out the planning and implementation of the project
• Line management and development of assigned EICA staff
• Taking the lead on the development of EICA design deliverables by you and your team
• Providing technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team

About you:

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ideally have experienced on UK Water and Wastewater projects
• Knowledge of British and European design standards
• Minimum of 5 years proven track record as an Electrical Engineer in both a design office and in a construction environment

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

Job Role: Mechanical Supervisor

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

Location: Hampshire / West Sussex

As a Mechanical Site Supervisor, you will assist the site manager in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, supply chain partners and visitors ensuring work is completed to the highest of standards, covering the Southern Water Framework.

About the Role:

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

About you:

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

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

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

Job Role: Commissioning Engineer

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

Location: Hampshire / West Sussex

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

About the Role:

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

You will:

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

About you:

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

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

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

My client is a Principal Rail Contractor who is well known across the UK and overseas. They work on medium and large rail infrastructure projects across the country and are regarded as highly reputable business. Due to their extensive work load/forward order book they are now seeking a Senior P6 Planner to join their Rail division.

Role:
Senior Planner reporting to Planning Manager and supporting a team of Planners. You will be working closely with commercial, design and site teams to manage a large programme/programmes of works for a Rail client.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain programmes incorporating resource loading/forecasting, materials planning, cost-loading and earned value forecasting and reporting
• Monitor the programmes prepared to accurately reflect progress and maintain accurate earned value and resource data for internal and external purposes
• Identify critical paths and ensure action plans are developed and implemented to maximise project quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Manage/mentor a small team of Planners/Assistant/Graduate Planners) to successfully deliver projects assigned to the team
• Through accurate reporting on Work Package progress, co-ordinate all functional activity on the project and ensure that problems and bottlenecks are anticipated and resolved in a timely manner to prevent negative impact on the project

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a project planning / scheduling role, including resource and cost-loading / forecasting
• Extensive experience and expert knowledge of Primavera P6 Planning Software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge and experience of working in a business process environment with an emphasis on project delivery (contractor side)
• Multidisciplinary experience of the Rail Industry

Desirable:

• Extensive experience of Earned Value Management
• Experience of Primavera Risk / Quantitive Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
• Knowledge and experience of Rail Signalling

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

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

My client is a Principal Rail Contractor who is well known across the UK and overseas. They work on medium and large rail infrastructure projects across the country and are regarded as highly reputable business. Due to their extensive work load/forward order book they are now seeking a Senior P6 Planner to join their Rail division.

Role:
Senior Planner reporting to Planning Manager and supporting a team of Planners. You will be working closely with commercial, design and site teams to manage a large programme/programmes of works for a Rail client.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain programmes incorporating resource loading/forecasting, materials planning, cost-loading and earned value forecasting and reporting
• Monitor the programmes prepared to accurately reflect progress and maintain accurate earned value and resource data for internal and external purposes
• Identify critical paths and ensure action plans are developed and implemented to maximise project quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Manage/mentor a small team of Planners/Assistant/Graduate Planners) to successfully deliver projects assigned to the team
• Through accurate reporting on Work Package progress, co-ordinate all functional activity on the project and ensure that problems and bottlenecks are anticipated and resolved in a timely manner to prevent negative impact on the project

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a project planning / scheduling role, including resource and cost-loading / forecasting
• Extensive experience and expert knowledge of Primavera P6 Planning Software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge and experience of working in a business process environment with an emphasis on project delivery (contractor side)
• Multidisciplinary experience of the Rail Industry

Desirable:

• Extensive experience of Earned Value Management
• Experience of Primavera Risk / Quantitive Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
• Knowledge and experience of Rail Signalling

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

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Assistant Landscape Architect or 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 an additional 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, London, Bristol and Edinburgh. The successful Landscape Architect would be working on a mix of UK-based and international projects across the highways, energy, green infrastructure, urban regeneration, and environmental sectors, utilising their design and consultancy skills.

The successful candidate would have the following roles and responsibilities:

• Actively supporting team leaders in the development of projects
• Assisting in the production of drawings and reports
• Producing creative design proposals using a variety of software including Revit
• 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
• Looking to commence, or already working towards, the Pathway to Chartership with 2-3 years’ industry experience
• Full clean driving licence
• Competent and concise written skills
• An eye for fantastic design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

As the selected Assistant Landscape Architect or 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.

Civil Engineer – Water Utilities

Salary: £30-50k (experience dependant)

Location: UK locations.

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

The Vacancy

Our client is currently looking for Civil Engineers to join their Water Services team. The team consults, delivers and manages Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water sector.

The candidate for this role should have an aspiration to follow a technical career and have experience in the appraisal and design of civil infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver packages of work within budget and to programme to meet the Client’s requirements.
• Understand project scope and identify contractual change.
• Understand the customer’s basic and performance needs.
• Undertake feasibility assessments, optioneering, outline and detailed design.
• Balance the priorities of multiple projects.
• Assess the technical risk of projects.
• Provide clear and concise deliverables appropriate for the intended audience.
• Cooperate with the Engineering Manager, Project Manager and Regional Delivery Director.

Attributes:

The role is suitable for a near or recently Chartered Civil Engineer (preferably through the ICE, though CIWEM would be considered) who is looking for fresh impetus and experience to achieve their professional qualification or wanting a fresh challenge following their recent qualification. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Water & Environmental Management.
• Good grades at A-Levels in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects and/or Geography.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of internal professionals, and third-party asset owners, stakeholders, technical officers, and contractors.
• Motivated to work water projects, experience is preferable.
• Experience of working on projects at appraisal, outline design, detailed design and constructions stages is preferable.
• Understand the importance of budget and programme control.
• Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to design, plan and organise tasks.
• Collaborative individual that helps to build strong effective teams.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external clients to develop relationships across the business.
• Ability to effectively present technical solutions to a wide range of audiences in a variety of means.
• Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team with a desire to find a solution.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A high level of computer literacy – knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD and GIS would be advantageous.
• Be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and advance your career.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Flexible working, including, if desired, a mixture of office and remote working, nine-day fortnights or other full time or part time working arrangements.
• Pension.
• Group Income Protection.

• Private Health Insurance.
• Income Protection.
• High Street Vouchers.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual Leave Purchase.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Mental Health Support.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

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

Job Role: Technical Author

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

Location: Leeds (Hybrid working)

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

About the Role:

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

About you:

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

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

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

Bridge Engineer

Croydon

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

Flexible and remote working

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

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

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

Duties:

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

Essential:

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

Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Birmingham

Job Description.

Advance TRS are collaborating with an engineering consultancy that has an exceptional record of working on highly fascinating projects worldwide. Currently, the company is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team and work on projects such as HS2, HPC, and other exciting ventures abroad due to the growing workload in the business. Successful candidates will become a part of an established team with a mix of experience levels.

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

Required experience.

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

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

– Either chartered or working towards chartership

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

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

– 3D soil interaction and tunnelling experience

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

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

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

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for accuracy and a desire to advance your career in payroll? Advance TRS, a dynamic and growing company, is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our team. If you have 1-2 years of experience in payroll and are looking for a supportive and fun team environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

As a Payroll Clerk at Advance TRS, you will:

• Manage Your Time: Effectively prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced sales office environment.
• Meticulously Attend to Details: Ensure precision and accuracy in payroll processing and data entry.
• Take Pride in Your Work: Display a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in every task.
• Double-Check Your Work: Verify the accuracy of payroll data to maintain high-quality standards.
• Be Eager to Learn and Develop: Exhibit a willingness to grow in your career within the payroll field.
• Embrace Charisma and Thick Skin: Thrive in a sales environment, communicating with consultants and contractors.
• Engage in Phone Conversations: Be comfortable and effective while communicating with stakeholders via phone.
• Demonstrate Strong Communication Skills: Effectively convey information and collaborate with colleagues.
• Process Weekly Payroll: Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Handle Timesheets: Save, manually add, and maintain timesheets in PDF and JPEG formats.
• Manage Invoices: Raise self-bills, umbrella invoices, and sales invoices when necessary.
• Handle Expenses: Add contractor expenses as required.
• New Starter Checks: Assist in the onboarding process for new employees and clients.
• Set Up Payment Runs: Facilitate payment processing efficiently.
• Handle Financial Transactions: Take payments and handle BACS formatting.
• Customer and Contractor Queries: Address inquiries by phone or email professionally.
• Collaborative Attitude: Proactively seek assistance and contribute to a collaborative team.

Qualities and Experience:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs (Teams, Excel, and Word).
• Understanding of tax codes and payment types (umbrella, limited company, IR35, and PAYE).
• 1-2 years of payroll experience with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Quick adaptability to new systems.
• Strong organisational skills, including effective time management.
• A team-player mindset.
• The ability to work autonomously.
• Proactiveness and the ability to multitask.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years of payroll experience.
• The capability to provide evidence of exceptional organisational skills.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced team environment with changing policy procedures.

Why Advance TRS:

Join our fun and supportive team at Advance TRS, where you’ll have the opportunity for career growth and development. You’ll also enjoy a range of perks and benefits as part of our growing business. By joining Advance TRS, in addition to a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to take advantage of our fantastic benefits package.

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

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

If you are ready to take the next step in your payroll career and meet the qualifications and qualities mentioned above, we invite you to apply today and become part of our exciting journey 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.

My client is expanding their Ecology team in Luton and are seeking an experienced Ecologist to aid project delivery of schemes across the UK. Duties will vary depending on the level or the role, but will include bidding for new work, client communications, understanding surveys from walkovers to protected species surveys, co-ordination of timely surveys, analysis and reporting, along with providing support and encouragement to junior staff involved.

The team work with a range of schemes and you will be involved with activities on a variety of projects from road, water, rail or housing, throughout the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Leading and co-ordinating the technical elements of the large-scale bat monitoring project as required whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
• Undertaking ecological surveys including ecological walkovers and habitat assessments, protected species surveys inclusive of bats. Great crested newts, badgers, riparian mammals etc. with appropriate training and supervision as required.
• Project co-ordination with good commercial awareness and financial control, ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
• Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
• Working in conjunction with project stakeholders including clients, and statutory consultees to achieve project aims whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection;
• Monitoring, planning and forecasting utilisation of the ecology team, including contributing to and preparing bids
• Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team
• Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.

My client is offering a competitive salary and a good benefits package.

Please email JW@advance-trs.com for more information.

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