Skill Set: Engineering & Design

Assistant to Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Wrexham (main location), (will also consider other UK locations including Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, London, Brighton, Cambridge, Peterborough, Birmingham, Warrington, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast)

Salary: £30-50k (depending on skills & experience)

Overview:

Our client is looking to hire a Flood Risk Consultant in Wrexham, however other locations will be considered as stated above. Working within the growing team, you will be responsible for providing technical input on drainage and flood risk management schemes for both public and private sector working throughout North Wales and beyond. The work may also include developing flood risk/consequence assessments and drainage strategies, flood risk investigations, business cases and feasibility studies.

About this role:

The role will enable you to further develop and use your technical skills, applying your expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.

This role will see you:

* Delivering strategies, feasibility studies & developing engineering options

* Design Assessments / Reviews

* Provide technical input on drainage and flood risk management projects as part of a project team

* Undertaking and overseeing professional report preparation

* Developing and maintaining excellent Client relationships

* Assisting and overseeing work of junior consultants, graduates and apprentices

* Undertaking own continuing professional development under guidance from Line Managers

* Operating in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environmental and quality standards

* Contributing to or leading commercial bids

Skills required:

• A relevant academic qualification
• Progressing towards or an existing member of a relevant Professional Institution (e.g ICE or CIWEM)
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status (e.g. IEng, CEng, C.WEM or CEnv)
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Flood Risk Assessment/ Flood Consequences Assessment;
  • Hydrology;
  • Fluvial hydraulic modelling;
  • River engineering and scour assessment;
  • Sustainable foul and surface water drainage design
• Section 19 Flood Investigations.
• Experience of the detailed engineering design and specification of SuDS projects
• Experience with SuDs Approval Bodies in supporting planning applications in Wales
• Microdrainage and/or Causeway Flow hydraulic modelling experience
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English
• The ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support to others within the team
• Good IT skills are paramount (in particular MS Office and MS Word)
• Drive and ability to build client relationships and develop suitable opportunities

Benefits:

* Work-life balance

Our client recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – be that your families, friends, or yourself. Their hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in their contemporary offices and sharing space collaboratively across the UK.

* Health & Wellbeing

Thrive programme (health and wellbeing programme).

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor. You can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

* Flex your time

For improved work life balance our client offers a special hours opportunity which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. Our client can also offer part time working, where required.

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

Head of Environment Strategy

Mansfield

£59,979 – £66,644

My client is part of a governmental body and they carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping people and the environment safe from mine water pollution.

They are excited about what their future holds as they help develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.

About the role:

This is an exciting new role created by the significant increase in the size of their Environmental work in recent and future years. The role will lead the Environment Strategy and Sustainability team and have responsibility for delivering their environmental objectives to protect and enhance the environment. This objective will be achieved through developing long-term coalfield strategies to identify the need for investment in pollution prevention infrastructure and by identifying opportunities to deliver multiple outcomes for our coalfield communities and through the delivery of our ambitious sustainability plan.

The role will also have responsibility for managing our portfolio of operational assets, managing operational risk and ensuring the regulatory and legal compliance of our activities. The role will manage an annual budget of between £14-£20m.

About you:

My client is looking for an experienced leader with a background in the Environmental and Operational Management. Ideally you will come from a water, infrastructure or environmental protection background.

You will understand environmental policy, legislation and corporate vision to create long-term strategies focussed on delivering set objectives and outcomes.

You will be able to confidently build and influence strong collaborative relationships with the partner organisations who they work with.

You must be a great motivator, with the ability to develop and support a team to focus on outcomes, look for innovative solutions and deliver for the communities we serve.

You must understand the importance of risk management at strategic and operational levels and use this to ensure the objectives of the organisation are achieved within its risk appetite.

You should have experience of managing senior internal and external stakeholders through complex and sensitive issues relating to funding, regulation and compliance.

You should be a great communicator and collaborator with experience of working across multiple internal and external team and with external suppliers and customers.

Essential:

• Degree level qualification in engineering, Science or related field, or extensive demonstrable experience.
• Significant experience of environmental and operational management.
• Knowledge of government water and environmental legislation and policy
• Budget management experience
• Strategy development and delivery
• Leadership and management of diverse teams
• Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental issues
• Experience of managing senior stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills
• Exceptional stakeholder management
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to deal with a high volume detailed workload and prioritisation
• Good interpersonal and managerial skills
• Field visits to remote and difficult access sites
• Overnight stays if required
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Corporate membership of a relevant professional body.
• Leadership qualification
• Environmental Legislation
• Working within a regulated environment
• Experience in contract management
• Experience in a mining liabilities and /or construction field
• Experience in mine water remediation

Schedule:

Application closing date: Sunday 20^th March 2022

Security:

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration 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.

Operations Service Manager

Mansfield

My client is looking for an ambitious, driven and talented individual to join them in their Mansfield office as an Operation/Contract Service Manager, to ensure the highest standards of delivery of their operations and maintenance services across their mine water treatment assets across the UK.

They are part of a government organisation and are a successful designer, builder and operator of mine water treatment assets, delivering compliant, cost effective, and reliable treatment solutions for over 27 years.

You will manage contracts related to the management, operation and maintenance of mine water treatment facilities and monitoring sites, associated with the UK’s mining legacy. This to be done while ensuring statutory and contractual compliance, value for money, continuous improvement and delivering sustainable efficiency savings.

Reporting to the Principal Contracts Manager, you’ll have direct leadership responsibilities for their contractors who are highly skilled and experienced field engineers/plant operators.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring and delivering high standards of H&S, performance, quality and statutory compliance across our sites, along with building great contractor relationships.

About you:

The successful candidate for this fast paced and hands on role will have demonstrable experience within the water or wastewater operations industry, along with relevant experience in team management or leadership duties.

You’ll be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering along with an excellent awareness and understanding of water treatment and compliance.

To expertly manage service delivery through effective contract management including: contract negotiations and performance management (including the agreeing of KPI’s), making use of a high level of NEC contract management skills to manage contracts, delivery of efficient and effective asset operations, drive continuous improvement, attain best value and ensure accountability.

Manage and develop a work programme preparing scope of works, issuing work instructions and task orders, inspecting contractors work on site, agreeing prices, approving and challenging method statements and resolving risk. Any construction work being managed in accordance with the CDM2015 Regulations, typically in the capacity of Client and Principal Designer.

Experience in risk assessment, document control, job planning, inspections/auditing, contract management and IT will be desirable, along with an industry standard H&S qualification.

Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication abilities and a dynamic approach to problem resolution will be required. In addition, the ability to identify areas of the business and sites where improvements can be made will be essential.

If you are a proactive leader with a strong customer service focus, take pride and ownership in your contribution, have excellent attention to detail and want to be part of a growing socially responsible organisation, this could be your next long-term role.

You will have a background in Mechanical & Electrical or Process Engineering with experience within Water Treatment to be suitable for this post.

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

Advance-TRS are delighted to be working with our client, a civil engineering contractor, working on Network Rail projects to recruit for a permanent Project Manager to work on a variety of rail projects in Anglia

Job Title: Project Manager (Civils)

Type: Permanent

Location: Hatfield

Salary : Dependant on experience

Job Reference: LBPM

Role

Working for an SME who specialise in the construction of lineside civils and signalling structures, you will have worked in a similar role, taking responsibility as a Sub Contractor for the construction of structural engineering projects within the rail environment.

This permanent role initially undertake the construction of lineside civils on the Anglia route before them moving onto other projects that would include, signalling and MEP.

The client holds a Principle licence for delivery within the rail sector so the successful applicant will have experience of working on similar projects in both a principal and sub-contractor capacity.

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

* Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Rail
* Yorkshire
* Perm
* £55’000 – £65’000 plus package, plus discretionary bonus

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established, quality driven company with a outstanding reputation in the UK rail business, operating out of Yorkshire.
You’ll have full responsibility for small business unit that has revenue from various projects and frameworks, reporting directly to the Area Commercial Manager. Managing 1-2 small projects concurrently as well as reporting on the design side of the business’s income.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Senior Quantity Surveyor has a key Commercial role supporting the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and interfaces with all other supporting disciplines.

Key areas for this role are:

1. Commercial management expertise and provide guidance on contract administration
2. Financial reporting on business unit monthly and annually.
3. Data / Record Management expertise
4. Provide guidance on Project financial control and reporting
5. Business planning and Achieving Results
6. Business Awareness and Client care / development
7. Communication and negotiation

Candidate Overview

The ideal candidate would have a strong foundation in the UK Rail market, additionally with an emphasis and understanding of the signalling side of UK rail market, having worked for a client organisation, a tier 1 contractor or a specialist rail sub contractor. You could be in a position of Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up in responsibility.

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

A Project Manager is required to join a well-respected contractor and lead the delivery of various concrete bridge structures in West London.

We require a Project Manager who can join the site based management team in the delivery of the concrete structure and earthworks packages on a bridge from inception to completion. To this end you must be able to demonstrate a recent track history of leading similar structural schemes.

Aside from the structural experience you will also be competent in managing specialist contractors, creating the ‘look ahead’ programmes, ensuring and insisting on the highest regard to health & safety and demanding a high standard of work in line with the project time lines and programme.

Skill sets will include;

• Man management capabilities of the internal team, including contractors and consultants
• Ability to communicate and liaise with the external client, consultants, stakeholders and contractors
• A passion for Health & Safety
• Ability to interpret and interrogate a programme of works
• CSCS & SMSTS Accreditation

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining a specialist contractor, who’s approach is founded on integrity, stability, high standards and a drive for client satisfaction.
This results in a reputation for being a well-run business that delivers value for money solutions, quality workmanship and certainty to the Client.

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

A Project Manager is required to join a well-respected contractor and lead the delivery of various concrete bridge structures in Surrey.

We require a Project Manager who can join the site based management team in the delivery of the concrete structure and earthworks packages on various bridge projects from inception to completion. To this end you must be able to demonstrate a recent track history of leading similar structural schemes.

Aside from the structural experience you will also be competent in managing specialist contractors, creating the ‘look ahead’ programmes, ensuring and insisting on the highest regard to health & safety and demanding a high standard of work in line with the project time lines and programme.

Skill sets will include;

• Man management capabilities of the internal team, including contractors and consultants
• Ability to communicate and liaise with the external client, consultants, stakeholders and contractors
• A passion for Health & Safety
• Ability to interpret and interrogate a programme of works
• CSCS & SMSTS Accreditation

In return for your skills, experience and abilities you will be joining a specialist contractor, who’s approach is founded on integrity, stability, high standards and a drive for client satisfaction.
This results in a reputation for being a well-run business that delivers value for money solutions, quality workmanship and certainty to the Client.

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

Assistant Project Manager

Mansfield – Flexible

£25,900 to £28,779

My client has got an exciting position available for an Assistant Project Manager to join their Environmental team based out in their Mansfield office with flexibility in hybrid working.

About the role:

Working with the Project Managers, the successful candidate will support the delivery of complex, strategically important projects and lead the delivery of low to medium risk projects. You will provide updates and contribute to production of regular and ad hoc management status reports.

You’ll need great communication and interpersonal skills to influence multi-disciplinary specialists to deliver projects at pace to agreed timescales whilst considering cost saving initiatives, innovation, collaboration and openness.

Essential:

• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with project and non-project people at every level
• An understanding of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management principles, tools & techniques
• Analytical and reporting Skills
• A methodical and organised approach to work
• HND or equivalent or working towards such a qualification in an appropriate discipline or able to demonstrate suitable experience for the role.
• Desire to continue to learn & develop professionally
• Able to manage tasks
• Able to engage and communicate effectively with project and non-project people at every level.
• To have an understanding of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management principles, tools & techniques.
• Analytical & Reporting Skills
• Methodical & organised
• Capable of using MS Office, including MS Project
• Potential for regular travel on business which could up to 7-10,000 miles per year.
• Occasional nights away from home, up to four times per month
• Occasional visits to construction sites
• Potential for travel to network events and/or conferences in the UK and overseas

Desirable:

• APM/PMI/PRINCE Qualification
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner
• Able to assist in programmes/projects
• Able to assist and produce project schedules
• Able to assist in workshops
• Skilled using MS Project Web App (PWA)

My Client:

They offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours.

Applicants can apply from anywhere in the UK, but you may need to attend key project and regular team meetings in person at their Mansfield office. They embrace a hybrid working model as much as possible.

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

Job Title: Resource Manager – Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Salary : Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHRM

I am looking for a resource manager with a good rail background, to deliver technical excellence for engineering works associated with HS2.

Role

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

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Essential requirements:

• Be experienced in resource management from a manpower perspective.
• Have five years relevant experience.

Desirable:

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

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

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

Operations Service Manager

Mansfield

£39,000- £43,150

My client is looking for an ambitious, driven and talented individual to join them in their Mansfield office as an Operation/Contract Service Manager, to ensure the highest standards of delivery of their operations and maintenance services across their mine water treatment assets across the UK.

They are part of a government organisation and are a successful designer, builder and operator of mine water treatment assets, delivering compliant, cost effective, and reliable treatment solutions for over 27 years.

You will manage contracts related to the management, operation and maintenance of mine water treatment facilities and monitoring sites, associated with the UK’s mining legacy. This to be done while ensuring statutory and contractual compliance, value for money, continuous improvement and delivering sustainable efficiency savings.

Reporting to the Principal Contracts Manager, you’ll have direct leadership responsibilities for their contractors who are highly skilled and experienced field engineers/plant operators.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring and delivering high standards of H&S, performance, quality and statutory compliance across our sites, along with building great contractor relationships.

About you:

The successful candidate for this fast paced and hands on role will have demonstrable experience within the water or wastewater operations industry, along with relevant experience in team management or leadership duties.

You’ll be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering along with an excellent awareness and understanding of water treatment and compliance.

To expertly manage service delivery through effective contract management including: contract negotiations and performance management (including the agreeing of KPI’s), making use of a high level of NEC contract management skills to manage contracts, delivery of efficient and effective asset operations, drive continuous improvement, attain best value and ensure accountability.

Manage and develop a work programme preparing scope of works, issuing work instructions and task orders, inspecting contractors work on site, agreeing prices, approving and challenging method statements and resolving risk. Any construction work being managed in accordance with the CDM2015 Regulations, typically in the capacity of Client and Principal Designer.

Experience in risk assessment, document control, job planning, inspections/auditing, contract management and IT will be desirable, along with an industry standard H&S qualification.

Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication abilities and a dynamic approach to problem resolution will be required. In addition, the ability to identify areas of the business and sites where improvements can be made will be essential.

If you are a proactive leader with a strong customer service focus, take pride and ownership in your contribution, have excellent attention to detail and want to be part of a growing socially responsible organisation, this could be your next long-term role.

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

Wastewater Modelling

Bristol or Cardiff (Flexible Working)

£35,000-£50,000

Job Summary

My client is looking to appoint a Wastewater Modeller to their Asset Planning business to support an increasing portfolio and workload. The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have appropriate professional qualifications, and have a broad range of experience in:

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

* Model Maintenance -updating models and improving them with a focus on specific study drivers

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Criteria

* Attained /or working towards attaining chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

* Experience in urban drainage modelling (Wastewater)

* Competence in the use of Hydraulic modelling software

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

* First class written and oral communication skills

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

* Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.

Desirable Criteria

* Experience working on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

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

* Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects

* Sound commercial understanding

* Able to develop and motivate junior team members

Responsibilities:

* Technical and project management of DWMPs and other projects including drainage, option development, SOAF and WFD delivery. Undertake Project Manager role on projects where required

* Support in the development of Client Relationship with their key Water Company and non-Water Company clients with aim to develop strategic growth.

* Support in the preparation of bid documents and estimates.

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

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

* Contributing towards technical innovation and improvement workgroups.

The individual will have:

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

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

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

* A confident and professional manner.

* Being well organised with good time management skills. Works to deadlines with minimal supervision.

* Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain a focus on agreed targets.

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

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

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

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

Wastewater Modelling

Derby (Flexible-Working)

£35,000-£50,000

Job Summary

My client is looking to appoint a Wastewater Modeller to their Asset Planning business to support an increasing portfolio and workload. The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have appropriate professional qualifications, and have a broad range of experience in:

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

* Model Maintenance – updating models and improving them with a focus on specific study drivers

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Criteria

* Attained /or working towards attaining chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

* Experience in urban drainage modelling (Wastewater)

* Competence in the use of Hydraulic modelling software

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

* First class written and oral communication skills

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

* Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.

Desirable Criteria

* Experience working on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

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

* Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects

* Sound commercial understanding

* Able to develop and motivate junior team members

Responsibilities

* Technical and project management of DWMPs and other projects including drainage, option development, SOAF and WFD delivery. Undertake Project Manager role on projects where required

* Support in the development of Client Relationship with their key Water Company and non-Water Company clients with aim to develop strategic growth.

* Support in the preparation of bid documents and estimates.

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

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

* Contributing towards technical innovation and improvement workgroups.

The individual will have:

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

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

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

* A confident and professional manner.

* Being well organised with good time management skills. Works to deadlines with minimal supervision.

* Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain a focus on agreed targets.

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

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

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

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

Job Title: Rail Civil CRE – Construction

Type: Permanent

Location: Flexible but Derby or York would be ideal.

Salary : Dependant on Experience

Job Reference: LBCRE

A new opportunity has arisen for a Principal Civil Engineer based in Derby, as a Civil Engineer you will be based on site at various locations around the UK, undertaking design, on-site construction activities and project integration activities. The Civil Engineer is also required to support the integration of the Civil Engineering activities with other disciplines at one of our centres of excellence around the UK. The role also has a client-facing dimension.

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

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake Civil Engineering activities including, requirements capture, design, compliance management, design integration, subcontractor management, construction integration, CDM, project delivery, construction validation, commissioning, handback and project closeout.
• Implement the organisations engineering management system within the local project location and across multiple sites when required.
• Support the Project Team with technical guidance, leadership, site safety and monitor the project’s performance to maximise efficiency and project delivery.
• Coordinate the Civil Engineering activities between the Subcontractors Responsible Engineer(s), Programme Engineering Manager; Principle Project Engineer, Project Management; Construction Manager and Design Delivery Managers
• Support the Project team with the development of suitable project plans to support efficient resource management and project delivery
• Develop and adapt the project technical instructions for Civil Engineering to enable the project methodology and installation activities to be undertaken in an efficient and safe manner.
• Assist with the development of engineering design details based upon the project technical requirements.
• Capability and technical knowledge to act as the Civil design engineer where allocated
• Ensure that the risk assessment and mitigation plan is adhered to so technical risks are managed effectively.
• Undertake design reviews to ensure that Design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and applicable standards.
• Ensure integration of design, installation and commissioning activities and that the end product meets client specification
• Implement and maintain best practice civil engineering processes as part of a continual improvement plan
• Carry out technical audits as required to ensure project is following applicable standards and practices.
• Support the Project team with the delivery of Civil Engineering design and construction activities, construction risk and mitigation, method statements and work package plans.
• Support Project team with tendering activities ensuring the quality of estimates, Civil Engineering implementation strategies and methodologies are robust, constructible and cost effective.
• Provide governance and assurance to all tendering activities ensuring assumptions and execution risks are captured during the tendering process.
• Ensure engineering delivery and technical change is integrated with design, possession planning, installation, test, other disciplines and provide a mechanism for effective communications with the Project team.
• Highlight and document project decorations or temporary non-compliance as required by the Project team.
• The role is based at a project location within the UK and travel to other project locations, client offices and design offices will need to be undertaken when necessary.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• Undertake safety critical activities that complies with relevant competence or authority to work

Essential Requirements:

• Literacy and numeracy
• Report writing
• IT skills
• Risk management skills.
• Good communication skills
• Commercial & Finance awareness
• CDM/CSM
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Experience of working in Civil Engineering design or construction
• Knowledge of railway construction methods and materials used.
• Application of the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations
• Experience of undertaking and supporting risk assessments
• Experience of organising and managing a large number of complex tasks
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering with significant engineering experience
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certificate

Desirable Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineering (IEng) qualification

• Experience of applying RSSB, Network Rail and Industry recognised standards
• Extensive experience of operating within a single discipline project environment either within design, test or project engineering.
• Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering.
• Experience as a signed off CRE would be ideal but not essential

Essential requirements:

• Have five years relevant experience.

To discuss in more detail please call Lee Burgess at Advance – TRS or apply

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

Clean Water Modellers

Newcastle / UK-wide / Remote working.

£30,000-£60,000

My client has multiple opportunities for Clean Water Network Modellers / Engineers to join their team delivering frameworks for several UK water companies, and industrial and overseas clients. They have offices across the UK and are flexible to consider working from home as a working option.

These are permanent vacancies that can be based across the United Kingdom. You will report to the Technical Director and will be responsible for the development and delivery of a wide variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Construction, calibration and delivery of clean water hydraulic models
• Carrying out investigation studies on clean water networks to support system improvements and investment planning
• Analysis of spatial and network performance data
• Overseeing of project teams delivering a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects
• Support to project team members with responsibility for: team direction, workload planning, technical support, and driving staff performance, motivation and career development
• Ensuring quality of outputs and compliance with standards, specifications and governance requirements
• Building, maintaining and managing strong and collaborative working relationships with clients
• Support on the production of bids and proposals
• Contributing to our culture of continual improvement to drive efficiency and innovation
• Maintaining and reporting on overall programme of work and associated resource demands
• Contributing to commercial performance, forecasting and risk management

Skills / Experience:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Ability to co-ordinate and manage staff at all levels, including line management of less experience colleagues, improve organisational effectiveness and a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

Desirable:

• Chartered membership, or working towards, of a relevant professional institution e.g. CIWEM, IOW, ICE
• Hold a 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.

Production Lead

Location: Folkestone (Travelling onto site required)

£55,000-£60,000 & Car Allowance + package.

My client are looking for a Production Lead to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Production Lead provides leadership and technical expertise across Production operations in their area. As part of the area leadership team, you will actively manage and develop the team, providing coaching and support to frontline teams to deliver technical activities.

You will be overseeing and managing activities and contractors on site to deliver key performance indicators. Provide fault finding and problem solving through technical expertise.

The Production Lead will take ownership of all technical queries and the delivery

of safe and efficient technical solutions, working with frontlines teams as the technical expert.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership:

• Lead and taking full accountability of all technical aspects of operational strategy and delivery, ensuring a smooth transition of delivered assets into Business as Usual assets for their operational business.
• Accountable for project technical delivery, ensuring strong health, safety, and well-being culture.
• Represent production & supply and work closely and collaboratively with wider teams and the business to ensure that timescales are met.
• Liaise with colleagues and key stakeholders to proactively address emerging problems, challenge peers and influence solutions to prevent impact to operations, and drive efficiencies.
• Member of Duty Production Lead standby rota.
• Provide ‘Bronze’ level support during incidents and emergencies.

People:

• Provide support and cover for other regions during incidents, and to cover for periods of absence.
• Drive performance management of the team following policy where performance is not at the acceptable level
• Provide technical training to the frontline teams and mentor as required.
• Actively participate and encourage your team members to undertake in continuous professional learning and development.
• Proactively involved in technical groups and panels.
• Deliver technical solutions in line with the plan, working closely with the Planning Delivery Manager.
• Provide technical expertise to support the Business Leader to deliver the business plan and free up the Business Leader to performance manage the team.

Technical:

• Act as the technical authority in all project matters and support the development of project briefs, including supplementary information for any subsequent contractor involvement phase of the project.
• Identify and facilitate technical change initiatives across their area, to drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Produce Safe systems of work, Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Deliver work following the outage process, ensuring resolutions are undertaken at pace.

Requirements:

• Responsible for improving site performance within their Area, supporting and sharing best practice and driving continuous improvement across the department and directorate.
• Provide visible technical supervision to the team through area technical initiatives and inspections.
• Support delivery of capital schemes within the Area. Inclusive of large capital named schemes, capital maintenance, reactive capital works and Reservoir Programme within agreed timescales.
• Ensure that Statutory, Regulatory and Compliance work is prioritised and assist with the arranging and planning of inspections.
• Responsible for area information and data accuracy such as technical drawings.
• To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
• Deliver technical solutions in line with CDM and company procedure and standards requirements.
• SME for technical aspects of Production.
• Drive site and asset resilience, delivering contingencies and identifying critical spares and equipment.
• Deliver direct delivery schemes and maintenance programmes freeing up the Production Engineers (PEs) to concentrate on larger schemes. Work closely with the PEs to delivery technical solutions as required.

• Educated to degree level in a technical subject, or holds equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the water industry.
• Substantial experience in an Operational role
• Experience of managing contractors and CDM.
• Mechanical / Process / Electrical knowledge and/or experience.
• Recognised Safety and Environmental qualifications (desirable).
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Full UK driving licence to travel to other business locations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently
• Personal resilience
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Outcome and results focused
• Ability to prioritise and plan strategically

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 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 the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. They make a daily difference to their 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km’s of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. They are an essential service and have operated throughout the Covid19 pandemic.

What you’ll be doing

As the Below Ground Water Network Strategy Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and driving our clients’ long-term water network asset management strategy, including the development of their strategy to manage trunk and distribution main assets and their plans to achieve key performance commitments such as leakage reduction targets.

You’ll be responsible for leading investment scenarios and making strategic choices for PR24.

A key part of this role will be to lead and coordinate our client’s long-term vision for how their water network will operate up to 2100, identifying strategic investment ahead of need and developing the appropriate evidence base to support the business case.

You’ll assist Operations and the wider asset planning team in the development of water network strategies to deliver company performance commitments in AMP and maintain an overview of key risks to our clients’ long-term goals and investment priorities.

You’ll also assist the regulatory reporting process each year, ensuring the data our client provides externally is accurate and has been collated in line with established methodologies.

Day to day accountabilities include:

• Developing and owning our client’s long-term water Totex network investment planning strategies

• Working closely with external bodies to promote collaborative working

• Leading the development and delivery of the trunk and distribution mains strategies

• Supporting Operations in the development of water network strategies to meet company performance commitments

• Providing an overview of the key long term water network risks and investment priorities in the water network service

• Leading and developing asset management and analytical thinking and developing key staff capability to ensure business continuity and effective succession planning

We’re looking for you to

• Have excellent relationship, communication, and influencing skills, to clearly interact with stakeholders

• Have wide experience of the operational business and understanding of business functional operations

• Be educated to degree level or have outstanding role-specific knowledge in the water industry

• Be a credible leader with the drive and energy to deliver, lead and support teams

• Deliver exceptional strategies through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team

• Be a strategic thinker who has a strong engagement style and good communication skills

• Have sound judgment, be resolute, and hold an excellent decision-making track record

• Be an adaptable collaborator who can facilitate change across the business

What’s in it for you?

Delivering 25 strategies for our client’s water infrastructure is a great way to really transform how they operate, become more efficient, and deliver a better service for their customers. This is a hugely rewarding opportunity where you will be key in shaping our future.

Our clients’ competitive salary and package include a competitive bonus up to 30%, car allowance (£5800 p/a), private healthcare, an excellent contributory pension, and 26 days holiday.

Our client is proud of the positive ways of working they have adopted during the pandemic. They want to create a more flexible and dynamic environment so all their colleagues can thrive. For their office-based roles, they are moving to a hybrid approach where they’ll provide options around working from their offices, their operational sites, and home dependent on role/team/individual. This will be discussed during the assessment process.

Our client is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work. If you join their team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and unparalleled benefits. They are also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident Leader and a Times Top 50 Employer for Women.

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

Below Ground Water Strategy Manager

£45,000-£65,000

Hybrid Working – Covering Thames Valley

My client is looking to expand their Engineering & Asset team by bringing in a Below Ground Water Strategy Manager covering the Thames Valley patch ie Reading, Swindon and West London area with the option of hybrid working.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Below Ground Water Strategy Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and driving the company’s long-term water network asset management strategy, including the development of their strategy to manage trunk and distribution main assets and their plans to achieve key performance commitments such as leakage reduction targets.

You’ll be responsible for leading investment scenarios and making strategic choices for PR24.

A key part of this role will be to lead and coordinate the company’s long-term vision for how the London water network will operate up to 2100, identifying strategic investment ahead of need and developing the appropriate evidence base to support the business case.

You’ll assist Operations and the wider asset planning team in the development of water network strategies to deliver company performance commitments in AMP and maintain an overview of key risks to our long-term goals and investment priorities.

You’ll also assist the regulatory reporting process each year, ensuring the data we provide externally is accurate and has been collated in line with established methodologies.

Day to day accountabilities include:

• Developing the company’s long-term water network investment planning strategies
• Working closely with external bodies to promote collaborative working
• Leading the development and delivery of the trunk and distribution mains strategies
• Supporting Operations in the development of water network strategies to meet company performance commitments
• Providing an overview of the key long term water network risks and investment priorities in the water network service
• Leading and developing asset management and analytical thinking and developing key staff capability to ensure business continuity and effective succession planning

You will have:

• Have excellent relationship, communication, and influencing skills, to clearly interact with stakeholders
• Have wide experience of the operational business and understanding of business functional operations
• Be educated to degree level or have outstanding role-specific knowledge in the water industry
• Be a credible leader with the drive and energy to deliver, lead and support teams
• Deliver exceptional strategies through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
• Be a strategic thinker who has a strong engagement style and good communication skills
• Have sound judgement, be resolute, and hold an excellent decision-making track record
• Be an adaptable collaborator who can facilitate change across the business

Information about the client:

My client is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. They make a daily difference to their millions of customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km’s of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. They are an essential service and have operated throughout the Covid19 pandemic.

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

Site Agent Projects Across Severn Trent and Thames Water framework £45,000 – £55,000 + Company Car / Allowance

My client is looking to hire Site Agents on a permanent basis across the Severn Trent Water and Thames Water framework due to the large number of projects they currently have in the works.

The Site Agents will have strong water/wastewater sector experience to join their growing Operations team, working specifically on projects in the Severn Trent and Thames Water region, however they may also be keen to speak to individuals that are looking to work on other frameworks that they are involved on. Main Responsibilities: Manage day to day site operations to ensure construction is conducted in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Carrying out regular inspections to monitor performance and ensure health & safety compliance throughout the construction process. Planning and programming of construction / installation works. Maintain site diary. Manage labour, plant, and materials on site in conjunction with the Foreman. Manage subcontractors, direct labour and resource planning. Conduct review meetings and report regularly on all construction activities including budget, scheduling, personnel, and other resource requirements. Assist the estimating team in the preparation of the project estimate or cost plans. Contribute to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors, and suppliers. Full handover of projects.

Skills required: Experience within Water or Wastewater is a must Experienced Site Agent, able to lead by example Civil Engineering background in the Construction / Water Industry Strong managerial skills Experience of working in Design & Build Thorough understanding of safety, environmental and quality management processes Thorough understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement processes NEC / JCT awareness Good knowledge of temporary works Experience of both incident and near miss reporting SMSTS / CSCS / AP Lifting Good IT Skills Excellent communication skills and confidence to work closely with clients Full clean UK driving licence Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience

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

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
Hampshire/West Sussex
£45,000-£50,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 02394317811 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ts@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.

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
Hampshire/West Sussex
£45,000-£50,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 02394317811 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ts@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.

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Hampshire/West Sussex
£45,000-£50,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level, if so my client have multiple vacancies for Electrical Supervisors with experience within the water sector covering the Southern Water Framework.

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

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

YOU:
My client will be looking for passion and a willingness to deliver 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 a minimum HNC in electrical engineering, CSCS and SSSTS backed up with sound knowledge of Health, Safety procedures in addition to be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID’s. But they are looking for more than just that, they are looking for someone with a positive, “can do” approach who can work effectively as part of a team, if this sounds like you then be sure to apply.

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

CLIENT INFORMATION:
My client is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by their values to deliver lasting change for their stakeholders and the communities they work in. Their purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for their people to learn, grow and progress, working with their supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which they work.

They do this by holding true to their values, delivering excellence for their clients and the community, being passionate about their role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of their business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with their clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

They are committed to agile working, giving their people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Their smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way they carry out their business, ensuring they provide a working environment that works for everyone.

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

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 02394317811 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ts@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.

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Hampshire/West Sussex
£45,000-£50,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level, if so my client have multiple vacancies for Electrical Supervisors with experience within the water sector covering the Southern Water Framework.

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

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

YOU:
My client will be looking for passion and a willingness to deliver 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 a minimum HNC in electrical engineering, CSCS and SSSTS backed up with sound knowledge of Health, Safety procedures in addition to be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID’s. But they are looking for more than just that, they are looking for someone with a positive, “can do” approach who can work effectively as part of a team, if this sounds like you then be sure to apply.

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

CLIENT INFORMATION:
My client is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by their values to deliver lasting change for their stakeholders and the communities they work in. Their purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for their people to learn, grow and progress, working with their supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which they work.

They do this by holding true to their values, delivering excellence for their clients and the community, being passionate about their role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of their business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with their clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

They are committed to agile working, giving their people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Their smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way they carry out their business, ensuring they provide a working environment that works for everyone.

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

To discuss this role in more detail please call me on 02394317811 for a confidential discussion or email your enquiry and CV to ts@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.

I am looking for a Signalling Project Engineering Manager to join my client, a Tier 1 contractor to work on major re-signalling projects in the UK.

The role will be leading the engineering delivery of a project including support of the on site construction activities and project integration activities. The Signalling Project Engineering Manager is also required to support the integration of the project design activities at one of our centres of excellence around the UK. The role also has a client-facing dimension being the focal point of contact for the client to resolve technical issues and support the Project Management teams to achieve the on-time delivery of the project.

Essential:

Must have experience of leading the Engineering Delivery on large multidisciplinary projects. Able to:

Establish an Engineering Management strategy for multisite Programs/Projects.
Review documentation and challenge technical choices across all disciplines
Act as technical manager for Tenders including establishing customer requirements and developing the cost and schedule for all Engineering activities.
Organise, lead, manage and motivate the engineering team on a project
Must be able to develop System Specification and Requirements, including:

Identifying all stakeholders and their sphere of influence in the preparation of the specifications
Ensuring adequate elicitation of requirements from stakeholders
Ensuring traceability between requirements.
Establishing system specifications and managing these up to their implementation and acceptance.
Qualifications:

Senior Engineering Manager (Projects) (7.8.230F) or Engineering Manager (Projects) (7.8.110F) IRSE licence.
Corporate membership of the IRSE with IEng or higher

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

Due to our client winning high amounts of work for CP6 we are looking for a signalling Installation Manager. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join their signalling design office and work with one latest signalling equipment on the market, and be part of a growing team with a great working ethos. Working for one of the biggest contractors in the rail sector globally, you will be responsible to manage site Installation activities from tender through to commissioning, supported by Installation Supervisors across allocated signalling projects.

Working alongside some of the best signalling installers in the industry, you will be an integral part of the team, where you will be leading a team to complete the work at hand. Not only will you be the leader you will need to grow you team by enhancing your level of understanding but also the team around you.

As a Signalling Installation Manager are responsible for the following:

• Deliver the installation elements of the project programme to time, quality and resource plan
• Support project IDC Process.
• Safety Leadership – to lead by example in project site safety
• Tender planned signalling installation works as part of the overall project tendering process
• Identify and propose possessions, contribute to the planning process & attend possession meetings
• Compliance with the Installation Management procedure
• Ensure installation work is to current Network Rail standards.
• Liaise with the customer on the project building successful delivery relationships.
• Carry out risk assessments dependant on project requirements and ensure risk assessment control measures are in place
• Carry out site audits/ inspections.
• Effectively communicate task requirements to staff.
• Monitor and control worked hours and unworked hours
• Identify potential process improvements and make recommendations for implementation
• Ensure effective performance and development of staff
• Ensure direct reports, IRSE Logbooks are complete and up to date
• Ensure completion of handover documentation and punchlists
• Maintain IRSE logbook.

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

Due to our client winning high amounts of work for CP6 we are looking for a Principal Signalling project engineer. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join their signalling office, work with some of the latest signalling equipment on the market and be part of a growing team with a great working ethos. Working for one of the biggest contractors in the rail sector globally, you will be responsible for delivering the projects on time.

Working alongside some of the best signalling engineers in the industry, you will be an integral part of the team, where you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge but also showcasing your talent to others. Our client has won multiple framework projects throughout CP6 so you can be sure that you will always be put to a challenge.

We are looking for a signalling Principal project engineer who is looking to challenge themselves and work on some of the largest re-signalling projects in the UK. As the Principal Project Engineer you will be the engineering lead on a project and responsible for the Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance of the Engineering elements.

As a Principal signalling project engineer you are responsible for the following:

• Undertake design reviews to ensure that Design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and the applicable standards
• Support Signalling Systems & Infrastructure business development with tendering activities
• Undertaking design reviews with both the design team and also the principal project engineer
• Implement and maintain best practice signalling engineering processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimise cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk.

• Support the Competence Manager with the execution of the IRSE licensing scheme and the internal competence management scheme.

Essentials:

• Must have experience of leading the Engineering Delivery on large multidisciplinary projects
• Must be able to develop System Specification and Requirements
• Ability to characterise and manage requirements throughout the system lifecycle

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

Due to our client winning high amounts of work for CP6 we are looking for a Principal Signalling project engineer. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join their signalling office, work with some of the latest signalling equipment on the market and be part of a growing team with a great working ethos. Working for one of the biggest contractors in the rail sector globally, you will be responsible for delivering the projects on time.

Working alongside some of the best signalling engineers in the industry, you will be an integral part of the team, where you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge but also showcasing your talent to others. Our client has won multiple framework projects throughout CP6 so you can be sure that you will always be put to a challenge.

We are looking for a signalling Principal project engineer who is looking to challenge themselves and work on some of the largest re-signalling projects in the UK. As the Principal Project Engineer you will be the engineering lead on a project and responsible for the Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance of the Engineering elements.

As a Principal signalling project engineer you are responsible for the following:

• Undertake design reviews to ensure that Design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and the applicable standards
• Support Signalling Systems & Infrastructure business development with tendering activities
• Undertaking design reviews with both the design team and also the principal project engineer
• Implement and maintain best practice signalling engineering processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimise cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk.

• Support the Competence Manager with the execution of the IRSE licensing scheme and the internal competence management scheme.

Essentials:

• Must have experience of leading the Engineering Delivery on large multidisciplinary projects
• Must be able to develop System Specification and Requirements
• Ability to characterise and manage requirements throughout the system lifecycle

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

Project Manager – Water or Flood Risk

Central London/South Coast or Birmingham – £50,000 – £60,000 + Package – Depending on level of experience.

My client has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, to join their busy and expanding London Infrastructure business or Birmingham office, supporting their clients deliver a range of water projects and programmes across the UK with flexible working.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will be most suited to Project Managers from a civil, mechanical, ICA, electrical or process engineering background, ideally with previous water sector experience. NEC experience and accreditation is also preferred.

My clients Project Managers handle commissions 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, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
• To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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 mitigations
• 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 when required to

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