http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/ Latest Jobs Posted Mon, 12 May 2008 02:25:23 +0100 rss20 by http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/ admin@ukcivilengineering.com http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6689 Central Asia development Group, a leader organization in infrastructure projects in Afghanistan seeks a QA/QC Manager. Key Areas of responsibility: The role will encompass but not be limited to the following: 1. Inspecting and report on completed projects. 2. Accept or reject completed stages / works. 3. Review of complete engineering documents. 4. Vetting of subcontractor/supplier quality control plans and inspection and test plans where required and request any amendments required. 5. Maintenance and ownership of the Quality files and review at regular intervals to ensure compliance including Project Quality Plans 6. Review and Auditing of these plans at predetermined intervals to ensure compliance with relevant contract specifications. 7. Requesting/Vetting of test certificates, pressure test records, operation and maintenance manuals, certificates of conformity etc where required and in line with contract requirements. 8. Undertaking of on site and subcontractor QA audits as and when required. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6688 ALL LEVELS - QUANTITY SURVEYORS CIVIL ENGINEERING YORKSHIRE Our Client carries out a range civils and building projects within the public and private sectors typically of values up to £30m. Due to a number of recently secured contracts they are now looking to recruit commercial aware individuals with experience in CIVIL ENGINEERING. You will ideally have experience of civils heavy infrastructure and or manufacturing process industry projects. Work is based around the Lincolnshire, Humber, Yorkshire region(s), although opportunities are also available elsewhere in the UK for people that are prepared to travel and work away from home on an extended basis. IN RETURN GENEROUS SUBSISTENCE AND MOBILITY PAYMENTS ARE MADE. Positions carry competitive salaries matched to experience, company car or car allowance, Company contribution to pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6687 ALL LEVELS - QUANTITY SURVEYORS CIVIL ENGINEERING Lincolnshire Our Client carries out a range civils and building projects within the public and private sectors typically of values up to £30m. Due to a number of recently secured contracts they are now looking to recruit commercial aware individuals with experience in CIVIL ENGINEERING. You will ideally have experience of civils heavy infrastructure and or manufacturing process industry projects. Work is based around the Lincolnshire, Humber, Yorkshire region(s), although opportunities are also available elsewhere in the UK for people that are prepared to travel and work away from home on an extended basis. IN RETURN GENEROUS SUBSISTENCE AND MOBILITY PAYMENTS ARE MADE. Positions carry competitive salaries matched to experience, company car or car allowance, Company contribution to pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6686 Planner East Yorkshire £Neg + Bens Our Client requires a planner with a civils bias, who has construction project planning experience which incorporates tender planning and contract planning. The projects, covering the public and private sectors, and will range in value up to £30m. The successful planner will be based at the head office in Yorkshire but will be required to travel extensively, visiting projects to provide assistance to project teams. Skills required include: At least 4 years experience in a construction planning position (other good candidates will be considered if the ability to carry out this role is demonstrated) Experience of planning £10m+ projects would be an advantage Knowledge of CS Project planning software is desirable. You will be responsible for programming the sequences of events related to all projects through each stage from tender, through to design and construction. Key Duties include Pre-Tender Interview Pre-Tender negotiations, including outline construction design and information planning Tender Planning Positions carry competitive salaries matched to experience, company car or car allowance, Company contribution to pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6685 Our Client provides a range of civil engineering construction services throughout the UK. Has an annual turnover of almost £150 million and carries out projects from around £1m to £50m for a wide range of public and private sector customers. Their involvement extends from feasibility through construction to maintenance, and ranges from individual projects through to long term framework agreements. Working out of their Northern Region you will be educated to HNC or Degree level (or equiv) and your duties will include Technical Competencies)Winning Work (value £1m to 40m)Tender planning and submissions ECI planning and submissions, Contract planning and progress reporting Previous Experience will include Site Experience (some on the planning side):-Roads and Bridges Motorway maintenance and comes, Clean and Dirty Water, River Works, Remediation, Planning Software - PowerProject Up to £40,000 plus final salary pension scheme, vehicle option, 26 days holiday and private health care cover Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6684 ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR WEST MIDLANDS Our Client, a company that specialise in the design and construction in all areas of reinforced concrete construction are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyors to work along side a Senior QS on a newly secured £20M project in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have had some experience within a main or sub contracting environment. Benefits include car/allowance, fuel, contributory pension, bupa and bonus scheme. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6683 SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR WEST MIDLANDS Our Client, a company that specialise in the design and construction in all areas of reinforced concrete construction are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyors to manage the commercial function on a newly secured £20M project in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have had indepth commercial experience within a main or sub contracting environment and ideally have experience in reinforced concrete structures, although general civil engineering will be considered if the right commercial accumen can be shown. You will also have the ambition, enthusiasm and drive in order to succeed in this senior role. Benefits include car/allowance, fuel, contributory pension, bupa and bonus scheme. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6682 Our public sector client is looking for a Civil Engineer for a 3 year Fixed Term Appointment. Extension of the contract or conversion to permanency is possible but not guaranteed. You will provide Forestry Civil Engineering services to Forest Enterprise England and other external bodies. This role is primarily responsible for building and maintaining access infrastructure (roads and bridges) but more recently has been heavily involved in the planning and construction of large recreational projects. You'll assist in the management of Civil Engineering works within the Forest Estate in the North Yorkshire Moors and Sherwood & Lincolnshire Forest Districts. You’ll hold an ONC, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering, or have proven experience in an appropriate role. A knowledge of surveying, construction and contract management with an appreciation of the techniques necessary for incorporating these skills sensitively into a rural environment, are also required. The ability to use Computer Aided Design based packages (Autocad LT etc) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desirable, although training can be given. Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave and flexible working options. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6681 PB are looking to recruit a Procurement Strategist to become part of the most exciting power project to be undertaken in South Africa for 20 years: The Medupi Project. As a joint project team with our client, we will be building the largest coal-fired supercritical power station in the world, comprising 6 units of 800MWe. The project is currently the largest construction project taking place in the Southern hemisphere. The role will encompass ongoing research, investigation and assessment of the world market to ensure the availability of key materials, equipment and resource for the project. Identifying key risks and implementing actions to avoid or mitigate these risks. The key responsibilities of the role will be to produce risk solutions, creating and governing the risk processes, performing analyses and present your finding to the project stakeholders. Specific tasks will include: o Building risk models to support corporate, business and operational decision making. o Producing business case/cost benefit analysis and dynamic cash flow modelling o Creating quantitative cost and programme risk analysis. o Setting up and embedding risk management processes. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6680 FIELD MECHANICAL ENGINEER – SAUDI ARABIA – DIRECT HIRE We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specification. Due to Saudi Arabian visa requirements, passports must be ‘Western’, e.g. USA, EU, Australasia, Japan, and applicants cannot be over 60 years old. Our Client, Major Civil/Building design and construction contractor is seeking a Field Mechanical Engineer for their project in Saudi Arabia. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • College/University Degree in Mechanical Engineering with construction experience. • Must have management experience in Building/Site installation. • Must be familiar with Air Handlers, Exhaust Fans, Chillers, Split unit, Sanitary System, Potable Hot & Cold Water System, Storm Water System, Fire Suppression System & BMS System. • Must be able to Commission all HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems. • Also, be familiar with International codes & safety Standards. • Should have basic working knowledge or Microsoft Word and Excel JOB SCOPE: • Monitor contractor Quality Control Program. • This includes site inspection for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals and mechanical codes. • Maintain project safety awareness and enforce company safety policy. • Facilitate coordination of contractor's work with third parties, i.e., SEC, MARAFIQ or other public agencies. • Review and respond to contractors technical queries and coordinate with Engineering Department on technical issues. • Supervise quantity take-offs. • Review contractor’s monthly invoices. • Review O&M manuals. Monitor as-builts. • Prepare daily reports on each contract. • Evaluate construction material testing results. Provide technical support to the preparation of Field Change Requests and Change Orders. • Participate in construction progress meetings. Participate in final inspection and prepare punch lists. • Review engineering design packages for constructability issues and lessons learned. Living Status: Single Salary: Negotiable, please quote us Duration: Long term Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6679 ADMINISTRATION MANAGER – SAUDI ARABIA – DIRECT HIRE We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specification. Due to Saudi Arabian visa requirements, passports must be ‘Western’, e.g. USA, EU, Australasia, Japan, and applicants cannot be over 60 years old. Our Client, Major Civil/Building design and construction contractor is seeking an Administration Manager for their project in Saudi Arabia. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. • Requires knowledge of accounting, financial and tax principles plus working knowledge of related activities gained through specialized education, training and/or work experience of a progressively responsible nature. Requires working knowledge of business management concept and organization. • Requires demonstrated supervisory skill commensurate with management level responsibility. • Requires demonstrated skill in using independent judgment to active assigned responsibilities. • Experience with international projects and working knowledge of Controllers, Human Resources, camp administration, Office Services, procurement and related policies and procedures. • Skill in working with and communicating effectively orally and in writing regarding all commercial matters. PC literate while experience in cost engineering is preferred. JOB SCOPE: • Main function is to relieve the Program Manager of its daily activities in the areas of finance, human resources, office services, procurement, security matters and camp operations. • Reports to and works under special direction of the Program Manager. • Assists the Program Manager in coordinating Work Plan development, staffing plans, financial matters, security and camp operation issues with respective department managers or entities including matters related to client’s reviews and issues. • Supervises the Project Accounting Supervisor who is responsible for the accounting activities of the Saudi Arabian Project; supervises the Camp Manager in the operations and maintenance of project camp facilities; coordinates with Security Officer on security-related matters; coordinates with the client’s General Services Department in the handling of office facilities, office furniture, equipment, reproduction and supplies. • Coordinates/interfaces with the Human Resources Manager, who is responsible for all areas of personnel services. • Executes Program Manager’s decisions by coordinating with department managers, project managers and their senior staff. Analyzes budgets and financial information. Performs special assignments as directed. • Assists the Royal Commission as requested in matters related to administrative and financial aspects of the Project. Living Status: Employee and Family Salary: Negotiable, please quote us Duration: Long term Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6678 QUANTITY SURVEYOR SKIPTON £Neg dependant on experience + BENEFITS Our Client has been delivering major civil engineering and building projects for over 30 years and due to their commitment to continually providing high quality standards & value to their Clients they have achieved a turnover in excess of £100M mainly through repeat business and partnered opportunities. Their work sectors include water, roads, structures, waste management, commercial, industrial and public works. Based from their office in Yorkshire and working within their CIVIL ENGINEERING division you will have experience of working with a main contractor and ideally be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Experience of civil engineering forms of contract required. Excellent opportunities to progress within a dynamic and growing organisation with continued ongoing training and development. Benefits include bi - annual bonus, car or allowance, fuel, pension (10%), private health, continued training and development and sociable working hours Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6677 Engineers - Build and Civil Engineering - To £30k + 10 - 20% bonus + other benefits Our Client has been delivering major civil engineering and building projects for over 30 years and due to their commitment to continually providing high quality standards & value to their Clients they have achieved a turnover in excess of £100M mainly through repeat business and partnered opportunities. Their work sectors include water, roads, structures, waste management, commercial, industrial and public works with values to £30M. You will have experience in some if not all of these areas and be committed to teamwork and delivering a high quality product. You will be able to work without supervision and experience must have been gained with a main contractor. experience of managing less experienced staff would also be useful although not essential. 2 positions to work within their civil engineering division (land reclamation/waste management/water/roads exp desirable) Excellent opportunities to progress within dynamic and growing organisation. Benefits include bi-annual bonus, car or allowance, fuel, pension, private health, continued training and development and sociable working hours Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6676 SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR PETERBOROUGH TO £45k + BENEFITS Our Client is a privately owned construction and industrial services company established over 60 years ago. Dedicated to servicing the needs of industry they have developed a range of skills to support its customers activities which in many cases has involved becoming an integral but discrete part of their operations Balanced growth and expansion have been earned by building professional long-term relationships with satisfied customers from many of the largest companies operating in the UK. The company carries out a range civils and building projects within the public and private sectors typically of values up to £30m. Quantity Surveyors of assistant through intermediate to senior level are required to join their expanding Peterborough/Cambridge region on projects within the retail, education and defense estate sectors. Positions carry competitive salaries matched to experience, company car or car allowance, Company contribution to pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6675 CAD Technician Designer Warrington Are you a Self-motivated and above all a team player; displaying a medium/long term commitment to learn, share and contribute to the team, have ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with Excellent communication skills and be Competent in 2D/3D AutoCAD. Our Client has been delivering major civil engineering and building projects for over 30 years and due to their success they are now looking to recruit a CAD Technicianto work out of their Warrington office. You will provide an excellent level of CAD support within the framework. Key outputs for role 1. To produce Preliminary, Construction and As Built drawings to the companies standard 2. To be the lead CAD Technician within the office, providing support to fellow CAD Team members 3. Utilise the companies IT systems 4. Maintenance/organisation of drawing files on the companies network 5. Use of scanners and printers to plot drawings 6. Recording of information / providing support to design staff during surveys / site visits You MUST possess the following: Competent in 2D/3D AutoCAD. Competent at LSS Modelling (McCarthy Taylor) to produce earthworks designs; and area and volume calculations. Familiar with import/export of data between GPS, CAD and LSS Appreciation of civil engineering design and construction - particularly land reclamation or earthworks and setting out Usual benefits apply Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6674 Site Agent Civil engineering Northamptonshire 18 month Contract Benefits include Basic Salary , bi-annual bonus, car or allowance, fuel, pension, private health, continued training and development and sociable working hours Our Client has been delivering major civil engineering and building projects for over 30 years and due to their commitment to continually providing high quality standards & value to their Clients they have achieved a turnover in excess of £100M mainly through repeat business and partnered opportunities. Their work sectors include water, roads, structures, waste management, commercial, industrial and public works with values to £20M. Due to the award of an 18 month Contract in Northamptonshire they are now looking to recruit an experienced individual who is committed to teamwork and delivering a high quality product. The candidate will have day to day responsibility for the satisfactory completion of one of the companies key civil engineering contracts in the water sector. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate a team of site operatives to produce a finished product of the highest standards. The role involves liaising with a range of project stakeholders from designers, quantity surveyors and local authorities, to the client and members of the public. Responsibilities also include maintaining strict quality control procedures and ensuring strict compliance with all environmental and health and safety legislation and policies. Previous experience of general civils projects is essential and the successful candidate will be conversant with current legislation including Working Time regulations. If you have the above experience and you have the right balance of flexibility and organisational skills which will ensure that projects are completed to the highest standards, on time and on budget, then we would like to hear from you. Benefits include Basic Salary , bi-annual bonus, car or allowance, fuel, pension, private health, continued training and development and sociable working hours Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6673 Contracts Manager Civil engineering Northamptonshire 18 month Contract Our Client has been delivering major civil engineering and building projects for over 30 years and due to their commitment to continually providing high quality standards & value to their Clients they have achieved a turnover in excess of £100M mainly through repeat business and partnered opportunities. Their work sectors include water, roads, structures, waste management, commercial, industrial and public works with values to £20M. Following a major contract win, their Northamptonshire based team is seeking a Contracts Manager with general civils experience. Previous experience of managing civil engineering contracts is essential as the successful candidate will have significant responsibility for ensuring that the project is completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. You will also be expected to ensure strict compliance with legislation and our internal policies and procedures, particularly relating to Health & Safety, environmental and quality control. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and previous experience of managing and motivating a team would be a distinct advantage. If you think that you meet our requirements and have the flexibility to adapt to challenges and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships, we would be delighted to hear from you. Driving is essential for this post. Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience, bi-annual bonus, car or allowance, etc. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6672 Senior Projects Manager North East To £50K + Benefits With 70 years experience Our Client is proud to have built up a wealth of knowledge from a wide range of building and civil engineering projects, many of them high profile award winning schemes for national and international customers. Following continued success and to compliment their existing teams they are now looking to recruit an Experienced Manager to work from their North East office. You will have a successful track record of managing construction projects of up to c£20m although more typically contracts will be of £3 to £10m and across building and ideally civil engineering disciplines. You may have been a resident Project or Contracts Manager on larger jobs or already providing a visiting contract management and support role to a small number of projects. You will have a good working knowledge of the North East construction market primarily from Tyneside through to Teesside. This position carries a competitive salaries matched to experience, company car or car allowance, Company contribution to pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6671 Our Client is an integrated, multi-specialist consultancy offering a broad range of engineering, transport and environmental services for sustainable development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. The civil infrastructure team in London is actively seeking to recruit experienced engineers and senior engineers to work on challenging projects. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • Experience of residential, industrial and commercial developments. • Experience in the preparations of Feasibility, Tender and Construction designs. • Concept and detailed design for Public Realms Works. • Concept and detailed design of Highway schemes (junction design) using DMRB. • Pavement design. • Design of building drainage. • Concept and detailed design for new developments. • Detailed understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). • Detailed understanding of Section 104 agreements. • The successful candidates will be degree qualified or equivalent, chartered or working towards membership of a relevant institution. JOB SCOPE: • Designing technical aspects of small/medium sized projects with minimal supervision whilst working in a multi-disciplinary team • Taking responsibility for small/medium scale projects under the direction of a more senior team members • Researching and writing formal reports and completing calculations, with minimal supervision Our Client provides significant opportunity for career progression, excellent training and development programmes as well as exposure to stimulating broad ranging project work. Salary: Offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits package which includes contributory pension plan, profit related bonus and flexible benefits allowance. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/view.php?job_id=6670 Our Client is an integrated, multi-specialist consultancy offering a broad range of engineering, transport and environmental services for sustainable development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. The civil infrastructure team in London is actively seeking to recruit an experienced Principal Engineer to work on challenging projects. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Experience of residential, industrial and commercial developments. Experience in the preparations of Feasibility, Tender and Construction designs. Concept and detailed design for Public Realms Works. Concept and detailed design of Highway schemes (junction design) using DMRB. Pavement design. Design of building drainage. Concept and detailed design for new developments. Detailed understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). Detailed understanding of Section 104 agreements. The successful candidates will be degree qualified or equivalent and working towards membership of a relevant institution. JOB SCOPE:  Responsible for the financial budget aspects of projects.  Project manage small/medium size projects, including attending design/Client meetings.  The ability to manage and design technical aspects of small/medium sized projects with minimal supervision whilst working in a multi-disciplinary team.  Able to take responsibility for medium/large scale projects under the direction of a more senior team members.  Researching and writing formal reports and completing calculations.  Delegating and providing technical guidance to subordinates.  Working within the rules of the Quality Management Systems. Our Client provides significant opportunity for career progression, excellent training and development programmes as well as exposure to stimulating broad ranging project work. Salary: Offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits package which includes contributory pension plan, profit related bonus and flexible benefits allowance. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100