FACILITIES MANAGER Salary: Up to 37,000 depending on experience (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm. Some flexibility required according to the needs of the business, with some occasional weekend work Location: The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR Closing date: 18 April 2024, we will be closing the application once we find the right candidate. The Post Your duties will include but not limited to: Compliance with health and safety legislation and good practice, including: Carrying out risk assessments and fire risk assessments, and ensuring that any resulting actions are carried out in a timely manner; Fire safety procedures including testing of fire safety systems and carrying out bi-annual fire evacuations; Conducting and keeping a clear and accurate record of, weekly inspections of buildings. Line Manage a small team of Facilities Support Assistants (FSAs) Managing the day-to-day work of the Facilities team; Ensuring staff have regular supervisions; Lead, develop and motivate staff; Setting up (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) furniture and Audio Visual and Information Technology in conference and meeting rooms; Carrying out (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) small-scale maintenance tasks including re-painting offices, basic plumbing, small-scale carpentry, key cutting, waste disposal, etc. Building improvements and maintenance Responsible for ensuring an ethical negotiation, procurement and management of Service of agreement levels. Updating and maintaining supplier contact database and summary sheets. Investigating day-to-day building-related problems (ranging from boiler/heating breakdowns, leaking roofs and blocked toilets, to alarm activations etc.), and devising timely and cost-effective solutions in consultation (as necessary) with the centre manager, contractors and tenants; Organising and overseeing planned preventative maintenance works and facilities service delivery (such as mechanical and electrical services, fire safety systems, building fabric, security), liaising with contractors and tenants to ensure timely completion and minimum disruption; Keeping up-to-date maintenance and service records and a manual of the building; Building strong working relationships with contractors in specifying works, tendering, monitoring progress and approving invoices on completion; Helping to monitor and reduce energy and water use in the buildings; Making suggestions on how to improve management and delivery of maintenance and services to tenants, and how to achieve the company's financial, social and environmental objectives. Communications Acting as a point of contact for tenants to report maintenance and other building-related issues; Acting as a point of contact for conference users to resolve problems that arise during their meetings; Establishing and maintaining excellent communication with tenants and centre users to help ensure their satisfaction with the building and services; Keeping records of maintenance work reported and carried out, to enable accurate reporting to the relevant Board on performance against targets. Undertaking the building-related aspects of tenant moves, including: Working with incoming tenants to determine and undertake any works required before they move in; Instructing redecoration of offices when vacant and liaising with contractors on other works as required; Assisting our IT company with setting up and managing phone systems Other responsibilities include: Assisting the Centre Manager with other duties that may be required from time to time; Other duties as required, in line with the role. Person Specification This is a busy, demanding and 'hands-on' role that will require a 'can do' attitude by the successful applicant. Essential skills and experience You have experience of commercial facilities / property management; You have experience of managing health and safety within the workplace; You have experience of managing expenditure and approving invoices; You are computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel; You have some knowledge and a strong interest in the social and environmental performance of buildings, particularly in relation to energy and water use, recycling, green commuting and accessibility; You can cope well under pressure; You have good organisational and time management skills and can prioritise effectively; You are a confident starter-finisher with an eye for detail; You are a problem-solver; You are confident in supervising others; You are personable, able to establish a good rapport quickly and establish trust in the long term; You are a good team worker. Contractual Details This is a permanent part-time role with a three-month probationary period. Benefits include 25 days holiday entitlement pro-rata as well as statutory bank holidays. We offer a company contribution up to 7% to a pension depending on scheme choice, a free company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, interest-free personal loans, as well as other benefits. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK in order to apply for this role.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
FACILITIES MANAGER Salary: Up to 37,000 depending on experience (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm. Some flexibility required according to the needs of the business, with some occasional weekend work Location: The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR Closing date: 18 April 2024, we will be closing the application once we find the right candidate. The Post Your duties will include but not limited to: Compliance with health and safety legislation and good practice, including: Carrying out risk assessments and fire risk assessments, and ensuring that any resulting actions are carried out in a timely manner; Fire safety procedures including testing of fire safety systems and carrying out bi-annual fire evacuations; Conducting and keeping a clear and accurate record of, weekly inspections of buildings. Line Manage a small team of Facilities Support Assistants (FSAs) Managing the day-to-day work of the Facilities team; Ensuring staff have regular supervisions; Lead, develop and motivate staff; Setting up (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) furniture and Audio Visual and Information Technology in conference and meeting rooms; Carrying out (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) small-scale maintenance tasks including re-painting offices, basic plumbing, small-scale carpentry, key cutting, waste disposal, etc. Building improvements and maintenance Responsible for ensuring an ethical negotiation, procurement and management of Service of agreement levels. Updating and maintaining supplier contact database and summary sheets. Investigating day-to-day building-related problems (ranging from boiler/heating breakdowns, leaking roofs and blocked toilets, to alarm activations etc.), and devising timely and cost-effective solutions in consultation (as necessary) with the centre manager, contractors and tenants; Organising and overseeing planned preventative maintenance works and facilities service delivery (such as mechanical and electrical services, fire safety systems, building fabric, security), liaising with contractors and tenants to ensure timely completion and minimum disruption; Keeping up-to-date maintenance and service records and a manual of the building; Building strong working relationships with contractors in specifying works, tendering, monitoring progress and approving invoices on completion; Helping to monitor and reduce energy and water use in the buildings; Making suggestions on how to improve management and delivery of maintenance and services to tenants, and how to achieve the company's financial, social and environmental objectives. Communications Acting as a point of contact for tenants to report maintenance and other building-related issues; Acting as a point of contact for conference users to resolve problems that arise during their meetings; Establishing and maintaining excellent communication with tenants and centre users to help ensure their satisfaction with the building and services; Keeping records of maintenance work reported and carried out, to enable accurate reporting to the relevant Board on performance against targets. Undertaking the building-related aspects of tenant moves, including: Working with incoming tenants to determine and undertake any works required before they move in; Instructing redecoration of offices when vacant and liaising with contractors on other works as required; Assisting our IT company with setting up and managing phone systems Other responsibilities include: Assisting the Centre Manager with other duties that may be required from time to time; Other duties as required, in line with the role. Person Specification This is a busy, demanding and 'hands-on' role that will require a 'can do' attitude by the successful applicant. Essential skills and experience You have experience of commercial facilities / property management; You have experience of managing health and safety within the workplace; You have experience of managing expenditure and approving invoices; You are computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel; You have some knowledge and a strong interest in the social and environmental performance of buildings, particularly in relation to energy and water use, recycling, green commuting and accessibility; You can cope well under pressure; You have good organisational and time management skills and can prioritise effectively; You are a confident starter-finisher with an eye for detail; You are a problem-solver; You are confident in supervising others; You are personable, able to establish a good rapport quickly and establish trust in the long term; You are a good team worker. Contractual Details This is a permanent part-time role with a three-month probationary period. Benefits include 25 days holiday entitlement pro-rata as well as statutory bank holidays. We offer a company contribution up to 7% to a pension depending on scheme choice, a free company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, interest-free personal loans, as well as other benefits. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK in order to apply for this role.
Established Building Society, Property & FM role, Belfast based, Highly Attractive Benefits Your new company Hays Belfast are working with an established Building Society based in Belfast that has branches located across Northern Ireland and employ over 180 staff to source a Property and Facilities Manager. Your new role This is a full-time permanent job based in Belfast where you will report to the Head of Operations and have responsibility for: Building Maintenance & Services Landlord and Tenant Management Fire & Security Health & Safety Energy Management Cleaning & Waste Building/Fit out Projects. The estate comprises 12 commercial premises, which are a mix of owner-occupier and leasehold tenant, located in different towns and cities within Northern Ireland, therefore you will be required to travel to different sites as and when required. In this role you will be the in-house expert on all matters relating to this organisation's estate management. Working autonomously, you will be the main point of contact with all external contractors, consultants, utility providers and relevant government agencies. A full job description can be provided on request. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position you must have a NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety OR a time served construction or engineering apprenticeship and be able to demonstrate 2 years' experience from working in a similar role and managing the following workload: Managing a multi-site property estate including freehold and leasehold premises. Managing planned and reactive maintenance. Managing contractors, third party service providers and cleaning contracts. Understanding of Landlord/tenant obligations. Health & Safety including Fire, Legionella, statutory inspections. Budgeting and managing a Service Charge. It is essential to have a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle suitable for the role. What you'll get in return This is a unique opportunity to join an established organisation, at the helm of their estate management function at a time when they are embarking on a programme of works to renovate and refurbish their premises, breathing new life into the working environment for their staff and customers. This role offers a superb list of benefits, including a salary in the range of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include: Performance related bonus Company Pension - 10/15/20% employer contribution options 38 days annual leave including stat days Free BUPA healthcare cover Life assurance x4 salary 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Established Building Society, Property & FM role, Belfast based, Highly Attractive Benefits Your new company Hays Belfast are working with an established Building Society based in Belfast that has branches located across Northern Ireland and employ over 180 staff to source a Property and Facilities Manager. Your new role This is a full-time permanent job based in Belfast where you will report to the Head of Operations and have responsibility for: Building Maintenance & Services Landlord and Tenant Management Fire & Security Health & Safety Energy Management Cleaning & Waste Building/Fit out Projects. The estate comprises 12 commercial premises, which are a mix of owner-occupier and leasehold tenant, located in different towns and cities within Northern Ireland, therefore you will be required to travel to different sites as and when required. In this role you will be the in-house expert on all matters relating to this organisation's estate management. Working autonomously, you will be the main point of contact with all external contractors, consultants, utility providers and relevant government agencies. A full job description can be provided on request. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position you must have a NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety OR a time served construction or engineering apprenticeship and be able to demonstrate 2 years' experience from working in a similar role and managing the following workload: Managing a multi-site property estate including freehold and leasehold premises. Managing planned and reactive maintenance. Managing contractors, third party service providers and cleaning contracts. Understanding of Landlord/tenant obligations. Health & Safety including Fire, Legionella, statutory inspections. Budgeting and managing a Service Charge. It is essential to have a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle suitable for the role. What you'll get in return This is a unique opportunity to join an established organisation, at the helm of their estate management function at a time when they are embarking on a programme of works to renovate and refurbish their premises, breathing new life into the working environment for their staff and customers. This role offers a superb list of benefits, including a salary in the range of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include: Performance related bonus Company Pension - 10/15/20% employer contribution options 38 days annual leave including stat days Free BUPA healthcare cover Life assurance x4 salary 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Reference: TS/AS/09-01/1046/1 Job Title: Engineering Supervisor Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 08:00 - 17:00 - 40 hours per week Location: Mobile Region Covered: Southwest Business Overview Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates. Would you be interested to join a leading facilities management company with a reputation for excellence We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to join our passionate and driven team. As Engineering Supervisor you will be expected to manage the day to day maintenance and reactive operations with a small team of Multi-Skilled Engineers and Handymen. You will have a varied role, responsible for all engineers on site, managing and supporting other functions including and not limited to Health and Safety and Performance management. You will efficiently lead the team to ensure all planned preventative maintenance and reactive M&E tasks for the site is managed and undertaken within the relevant service level agreements. You will continuously seek improvement opportunities wherever possible to ultimately maintain optimum efficiency in all Engineering activities and areas of the site. As part of your remit you will also be responsible for the management, control and coordination of subcontractors appointed to undertaking maintenance visits or projects relating to M&E. Your primary responsibilities will include: To employ and instigate a safe culture amongst the team through utilisation of the AVA system and respective site training and Tool Box Talks as prescribed / issued by the business. To oversee the delegation & management of all Engineering tasks relevant to Engineering and supporting Subcontractor teams. Work with the CAFM system on a daily basis to manage, schedule, prioritise & assign tasks / orders. Ensure parts and materials are replenished as necessary, for all new and existing plant and that a register / account of materials is accurate and reflective of the current status. To lead, motivate, and provide clear and objective direction to the Engineering team. Manage the day to day welfare of the Engineering team. To ensure contract targets (SLA'S) are maintained and 100% compliance is achieved. To manage and employ effective training and development for all engineering teams. Ensure primary skill sets and qualifications are managed and applicable / current to relevant roles. Effectively manage, review and approve all RAMS prior to any works being undertaken. To ensure effective supervision and communication to all staff and contractors so that they comply with all relevant policies, procedures, RAMS and guidelines set out on site. To produce accurate and timely reports and information as required by the Head of Hard Services. To ensure compliance with statutory, corporate and technical requirements. Act as advocate / technical specialist for engineering queries / challenges. Proactively manage the team employing high standards in work quality, team presentation, team communication and overall building engineering standards. To undertake and manage a scheduled monthly audit regime on Engineers / Subcontractor works completed. Provide where applicable relevant documentation and reports to the Admin team as evidence of activity / tasks being undertaken / completed. Undertake and liaise with Admin to confirmation and ordering of any materials or parts required for works / assignments issued to Engineering. Manage and review tasks / works assigned to Engineering and subcontractors for additional works (remedial works) identified from PPM or Reactive works. Form part of and contribute to the Business Continuity plan. Work within a shift system to undertaking attendance, audits, training and support on each shift rota. Daily liaison with internal teams / client / tenants and building users Attend management meetings as requested / directed by Senior management team Deputising in the absence of the Engineering Manager. About You: Hold a qualified / recognised technical skillset (City & Guilds or equivalent) Mechanical / Electrical bias. Supervisory or Management qualification. Knowledge of at least 5 years in a similar role and seniority. experience in a technical engineering role within building services maintenance industry. Demonstrable experience of managing reactive maintenance and PPMs in a commercial, high specification building / corporate site. Be professional and presentable at all times upholding the Mitie values and behaviours. Integrate well within a team and as an individual in either a lead or subordinate role. Commercial acumen and understanding of contracts, negotiation within the FM environment. Comprehensive knowledge of facilities management and maintenance. Good understanding of Microsoft Office platforms / packages Experience in managing work orders through a CAFM system Benefits: Wide range of retail discountsDiscounted gym membershipJoin our Cycle to Work schemeAccess to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community - join a
Mar 17, 2024
Full time
Reference: TS/AS/09-01/1046/1 Job Title: Engineering Supervisor Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 08:00 - 17:00 - 40 hours per week Location: Mobile Region Covered: Southwest Business Overview Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates. Would you be interested to join a leading facilities management company with a reputation for excellence We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to join our passionate and driven team. As Engineering Supervisor you will be expected to manage the day to day maintenance and reactive operations with a small team of Multi-Skilled Engineers and Handymen. You will have a varied role, responsible for all engineers on site, managing and supporting other functions including and not limited to Health and Safety and Performance management. You will efficiently lead the team to ensure all planned preventative maintenance and reactive M&E tasks for the site is managed and undertaken within the relevant service level agreements. You will continuously seek improvement opportunities wherever possible to ultimately maintain optimum efficiency in all Engineering activities and areas of the site. As part of your remit you will also be responsible for the management, control and coordination of subcontractors appointed to undertaking maintenance visits or projects relating to M&E. Your primary responsibilities will include: To employ and instigate a safe culture amongst the team through utilisation of the AVA system and respective site training and Tool Box Talks as prescribed / issued by the business. To oversee the delegation & management of all Engineering tasks relevant to Engineering and supporting Subcontractor teams. Work with the CAFM system on a daily basis to manage, schedule, prioritise & assign tasks / orders. Ensure parts and materials are replenished as necessary, for all new and existing plant and that a register / account of materials is accurate and reflective of the current status. To lead, motivate, and provide clear and objective direction to the Engineering team. Manage the day to day welfare of the Engineering team. To ensure contract targets (SLA'S) are maintained and 100% compliance is achieved. To manage and employ effective training and development for all engineering teams. Ensure primary skill sets and qualifications are managed and applicable / current to relevant roles. Effectively manage, review and approve all RAMS prior to any works being undertaken. To ensure effective supervision and communication to all staff and contractors so that they comply with all relevant policies, procedures, RAMS and guidelines set out on site. To produce accurate and timely reports and information as required by the Head of Hard Services. To ensure compliance with statutory, corporate and technical requirements. Act as advocate / technical specialist for engineering queries / challenges. Proactively manage the team employing high standards in work quality, team presentation, team communication and overall building engineering standards. To undertake and manage a scheduled monthly audit regime on Engineers / Subcontractor works completed. Provide where applicable relevant documentation and reports to the Admin team as evidence of activity / tasks being undertaken / completed. Undertake and liaise with Admin to confirmation and ordering of any materials or parts required for works / assignments issued to Engineering. Manage and review tasks / works assigned to Engineering and subcontractors for additional works (remedial works) identified from PPM or Reactive works. Form part of and contribute to the Business Continuity plan. Work within a shift system to undertaking attendance, audits, training and support on each shift rota. Daily liaison with internal teams / client / tenants and building users Attend management meetings as requested / directed by Senior management team Deputising in the absence of the Engineering Manager. About You: Hold a qualified / recognised technical skillset (City & Guilds or equivalent) Mechanical / Electrical bias. Supervisory or Management qualification. Knowledge of at least 5 years in a similar role and seniority. experience in a technical engineering role within building services maintenance industry. Demonstrable experience of managing reactive maintenance and PPMs in a commercial, high specification building / corporate site. Be professional and presentable at all times upholding the Mitie values and behaviours. Integrate well within a team and as an individual in either a lead or subordinate role. Commercial acumen and understanding of contracts, negotiation within the FM environment. Comprehensive knowledge of facilities management and maintenance. Good understanding of Microsoft Office platforms / packages Experience in managing work orders through a CAFM system Benefits: Wide range of retail discountsDiscounted gym membershipJoin our Cycle to Work schemeAccess to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community - join a
Job Title: Site Manager Location: Rochdale Annual Salary : 35,000 - 40,000 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Shift Times: 08:00 - 17:00 Working Hours: 40 hours This site in Rochdale is going to be in a new premises, exact location to be confirmed! Manpower is hiring a permanent Site Manager for our fantastic client, offering brand new facilities, kit, and a chance to be a part of a growing company making a difference! Our client believes that yesterday's cooking oils should become tomorrow's energy and that business waste can be recycled into green energy to power festivals or simply help to support our National Grid. Through pioneering technology, they are able to recover a waste product that previously went down the drain and turn it into a source of income for your business, while keeping your kitchen and waterways clean and efficient. What you'll need to do: Responsible for the day to day management and operations of site, ensuring the smooth running of all warehouse and logistical activities Leading a team of warehouse and driving staff including training, performance management, and motivation. Accountable for all safety, compliance and quality standards are met Maintain a high level of staff performance and productivity Manage and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the site, equipment, and vehicles. Prepare and submit reports to senior management on site operations, performance, and KPIs Continuously monitor and evaluate site performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate corrective action What we'll need from you: Full UK Driving Licence IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Counterbalance / Reach FLT Licence (preferred) Experience in logistics or supply chain management, with specific experience of being site lead managing a team of Drivers Experience in managing a small logistics operation in a fast-paced environment Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer service and meeting KPIs Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively Analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Attention to detail and accuracy Flexibility and adaptability Strong customer service orientation Benefits: Permanent - Full time position Full Training Provided 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Death in service X2 Join our team, and together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and create a greener future! Please be aware a basic DBS check will be completed during the recruitment process! If this sounds like it would suit you, then why not apply to be part of our rapidly expanding team and make a difference together!
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Site Manager Location: Rochdale Annual Salary : 35,000 - 40,000 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Shift Times: 08:00 - 17:00 Working Hours: 40 hours This site in Rochdale is going to be in a new premises, exact location to be confirmed! Manpower is hiring a permanent Site Manager for our fantastic client, offering brand new facilities, kit, and a chance to be a part of a growing company making a difference! Our client believes that yesterday's cooking oils should become tomorrow's energy and that business waste can be recycled into green energy to power festivals or simply help to support our National Grid. Through pioneering technology, they are able to recover a waste product that previously went down the drain and turn it into a source of income for your business, while keeping your kitchen and waterways clean and efficient. What you'll need to do: Responsible for the day to day management and operations of site, ensuring the smooth running of all warehouse and logistical activities Leading a team of warehouse and driving staff including training, performance management, and motivation. Accountable for all safety, compliance and quality standards are met Maintain a high level of staff performance and productivity Manage and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the site, equipment, and vehicles. Prepare and submit reports to senior management on site operations, performance, and KPIs Continuously monitor and evaluate site performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate corrective action What we'll need from you: Full UK Driving Licence IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Counterbalance / Reach FLT Licence (preferred) Experience in logistics or supply chain management, with specific experience of being site lead managing a team of Drivers Experience in managing a small logistics operation in a fast-paced environment Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer service and meeting KPIs Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively Analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Attention to detail and accuracy Flexibility and adaptability Strong customer service orientation Benefits: Permanent - Full time position Full Training Provided 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Death in service X2 Join our team, and together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and create a greener future! Please be aware a basic DBS check will be completed during the recruitment process! If this sounds like it would suit you, then why not apply to be part of our rapidly expanding team and make a difference together!
Reference: /ST/01-03/1093/2 Job Title: Engineering Supervisor Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week Location: East of Scotland (Edinburgh) Business Overview Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates. Would you be interested to join a leading facilities management company with a reputation for excellence We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to join our passionate and driven team in East of Scotland (Edinburgh)! The role of Contract Supervisor will have responsibility for the provision of first line supervision within a regional engineering area, this includes but not limited to engineering team supervision, client liaison and meeting attendance, and technical support to the helpdesk. The Supervisor will be proactive role, engaging across multiple layers of the contract to ensure continuity of service delivery in a fast-paced hard services contract, supporting local teams in maintenance and reactive works as well as scoping, quoting and overseeing the delivery of minor project works within a regional area. The role will support the Regional Engineering Manager and deputies where required. Customer relationship management is a key part of the role, to support current and emerging requirements within client organization and be part of a team which delivers excellent customer experience. The prospective candidate must or will obtain Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 2 and/or 3 in order to be considered for this role Your primary responsibilities will include: To complete weekly timesheet reviews and validate technical paperwork and statutory documentation. Be the appointed super user of handhelds, providing training and development to engineers in the proper use of FSI Go. Complete regular review of engineer and sub-contractor paperwork, identifying additional work opportunities and reactive repairs required from maintenance inspections. To complete audits of site logbooks, engineers and sub-contractor activities and ensure all tools, equipment and vehicle inspections are undertaken. To support the helpdesk with technical queries on reactive jobs, and support in monthly maintenance planning of core engineering PPM work. To attend where required regular site FM Meetings and provide quality updates on ongoing issues or challenges involving any aspect of M&E and Fabric services. Surveying, measuring and providing estimates accurately To deputize for the Regional Manager for any specific duties requested. To undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works issued through the helpdesk within set time frames so that the customer expectations are met. To provide emergency callout response for the client as required and work as part of a call out Rota. To undertake contractor control duties on behalf of the client, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met. To ensure equipment and surrounding area conform to agreed company standards. To provide a professional service and represent the company in a way which ensures customer satisfaction. To take a pro-active approach to client liaison and ensure that concerns are dealt with or relayed to management as necessary. To be fully aware of contractual requirements and customer needs at all times. Working in a safe manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Company H&S policy. About You: Applicant must have the right to work in the UK Time Served Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Fabric type trade with at least 2 years full post apprenticeship experience Has/or can obtain security clearance to NPPV Level 2 level (mandatory requirement to work on contract CSCS Skills card. PASMA/IPAF Previous experience working within building maintenance, projects and minor works environment. Full clean driving license Full disclosure is a contractual requirement. Continuous requirement to ongoing training to meet the needs of the role. Benefits: Wide range of retail discounts Discounted gym membership Join our Cycle to Work scheme Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community - join a committee or take part in our events Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform Required professional membership fees paid for Win monthly Atalian Servest Superstar Awards How to apply If you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and entrepreneurial spirit, then please click apply and we will be in touch soon!
Mar 09, 2024
Full time
Reference: /ST/01-03/1093/2 Job Title: Engineering Supervisor Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week Location: East of Scotland (Edinburgh) Business Overview Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates. Would you be interested to join a leading facilities management company with a reputation for excellence We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to join our passionate and driven team in East of Scotland (Edinburgh)! The role of Contract Supervisor will have responsibility for the provision of first line supervision within a regional engineering area, this includes but not limited to engineering team supervision, client liaison and meeting attendance, and technical support to the helpdesk. The Supervisor will be proactive role, engaging across multiple layers of the contract to ensure continuity of service delivery in a fast-paced hard services contract, supporting local teams in maintenance and reactive works as well as scoping, quoting and overseeing the delivery of minor project works within a regional area. The role will support the Regional Engineering Manager and deputies where required. Customer relationship management is a key part of the role, to support current and emerging requirements within client organization and be part of a team which delivers excellent customer experience. The prospective candidate must or will obtain Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 2 and/or 3 in order to be considered for this role Your primary responsibilities will include: To complete weekly timesheet reviews and validate technical paperwork and statutory documentation. Be the appointed super user of handhelds, providing training and development to engineers in the proper use of FSI Go. Complete regular review of engineer and sub-contractor paperwork, identifying additional work opportunities and reactive repairs required from maintenance inspections. To complete audits of site logbooks, engineers and sub-contractor activities and ensure all tools, equipment and vehicle inspections are undertaken. To support the helpdesk with technical queries on reactive jobs, and support in monthly maintenance planning of core engineering PPM work. To attend where required regular site FM Meetings and provide quality updates on ongoing issues or challenges involving any aspect of M&E and Fabric services. Surveying, measuring and providing estimates accurately To deputize for the Regional Manager for any specific duties requested. To undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works issued through the helpdesk within set time frames so that the customer expectations are met. To provide emergency callout response for the client as required and work as part of a call out Rota. To undertake contractor control duties on behalf of the client, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met. To ensure equipment and surrounding area conform to agreed company standards. To provide a professional service and represent the company in a way which ensures customer satisfaction. To take a pro-active approach to client liaison and ensure that concerns are dealt with or relayed to management as necessary. To be fully aware of contractual requirements and customer needs at all times. Working in a safe manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Company H&S policy. About You: Applicant must have the right to work in the UK Time Served Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Fabric type trade with at least 2 years full post apprenticeship experience Has/or can obtain security clearance to NPPV Level 2 level (mandatory requirement to work on contract CSCS Skills card. PASMA/IPAF Previous experience working within building maintenance, projects and minor works environment. Full clean driving license Full disclosure is a contractual requirement. Continuous requirement to ongoing training to meet the needs of the role. Benefits: Wide range of retail discounts Discounted gym membership Join our Cycle to Work scheme Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community - join a committee or take part in our events Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform Required professional membership fees paid for Win monthly Atalian Servest Superstar Awards How to apply If you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and entrepreneurial spirit, then please click apply and we will be in touch soon!
About the role:
In this role, you will primarily be responsible for all the commercial and/or operational aspects of the contracts allocated to you by your Manager. You will be provided a diverse portfolio of projects from working on our leakage programme to working on a large DPC (Direct Procurement for Customers) project worth billions of pounds.
You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams and over the course of your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in value from £25k to £200M.
Key Accountabilities:
Annual and final accounting as well as estimating and forecasting.
Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored on your portfolio of contracts to demonstrate contractual compliance is maintained and any non-performance of the contract is identified, with corrective actions implemented as necessary.
Resolving general disputes and claims as well as providing advice and support to the business.
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
Assisting in establishing the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Performing risk, value management, and cost control.
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Preparing and analysing costings from received tenders.
Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required for this role.
This role requires someone who is enthusiastic and can take ownership of tasks, think on their feet, devise plans of action and deliver effective solutions.
You must always be able to work semi-autonomously and be professional.
It is essential that you are inquisitive and have meticulous attention to detail.
You should have the ability to hold your ground and offer reasoned advice in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth knowledge of infrastructure and the water industry is preferable.
What’s in it for you?
You will be working within an established team you will gain insight into how the UK’s largest water company selects and manages its suppliers across a wide spectrum of services, from supplying pumps to repairing leaks and recruiting temporary staff through to managing our facilities or treatment plant upgrades.
You will be a part of a highly professional Quantity Surveying team empowered to make decisions and responsible for all commercial aspects of their Contracts. The role will provide a diverse range of Quantity Surveying duties in pre and post Contract areas.
You would be expected to have an interest in becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. You will be supported by a network of several Chartered Quantity Surveyors, RICS APC assessors and colleagues studying to become MRICS and FRICS.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
Click here to find out more about working at Thames Water
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
About the role:
In this role, you will primarily be responsible for all the commercial and/or operational aspects of the contracts allocated to you by your Manager. You will be provided a diverse portfolio of projects from working on our leakage programme to working on a large DPC (Direct Procurement for Customers) project worth billions of pounds.
You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams and over the course of your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in value from £25k to £200M.
Key Accountabilities:
Annual and final accounting as well as estimating and forecasting.
Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored on your portfolio of contracts to demonstrate contractual compliance is maintained and any non-performance of the contract is identified, with corrective actions implemented as necessary.
Resolving general disputes and claims as well as providing advice and support to the business.
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
Assisting in establishing the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Performing risk, value management, and cost control.
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Preparing and analysing costings from received tenders.
Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required for this role.
This role requires someone who is enthusiastic and can take ownership of tasks, think on their feet, devise plans of action and deliver effective solutions.
You must always be able to work semi-autonomously and be professional.
It is essential that you are inquisitive and have meticulous attention to detail.
You should have the ability to hold your ground and offer reasoned advice in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth knowledge of infrastructure and the water industry is preferable.
What’s in it for you?
You will be working within an established team you will gain insight into how the UK’s largest water company selects and manages its suppliers across a wide spectrum of services, from supplying pumps to repairing leaks and recruiting temporary staff through to managing our facilities or treatment plant upgrades.
You will be a part of a highly professional Quantity Surveying team empowered to make decisions and responsible for all commercial aspects of their Contracts. The role will provide a diverse range of Quantity Surveying duties in pre and post Contract areas.
You would be expected to have an interest in becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. You will be supported by a network of several Chartered Quantity Surveyors, RICS APC assessors and colleagues studying to become MRICS and FRICS.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
Click here to find out more about working at Thames Water
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy
Construction Jobs
N18, Edmonton Green, Greater London
Multi-skilled Site Operative
An opportunity has become available for a multi-skilled site operative to join the team at Hendon. As a multi-skilled operative you will be responsible for dealing directly with clients to enable waste to enter the site, you will also be responsible for the accurate documentation of the site users using the computerised Weighbridge recording system.
What will you be doing?
* Efficient, accurate and courteous operation of Weighbridge and associated weighing duties as laid down in general instructions and/or as directed by management.
* To identify potential hazards relating to all aspects of the operation, including customers, reporting any discrepancies to the Line Manager.
* To operate mobile plant as required safely contain and transfer material from the storage bays, including pushing up, and loading hoppers and lorries.
* To carry out daily routine maintenance checks to all plant utilised in carrying out duties as per manufacturers’ and company guidelines, reporting any defects immediately.
* To carry out waste inspection checks as per company policy or as directed, reporting any non-conforming wastes or dealing with same as required.
* To monitor all traffic movements around the weighbridge and site generally thereby ensuring all site/Company procedures/ regulations are adhered to, reporting contraventions of such procedures/regulations to the Supervisor.
* To deal with all non-conforming waste and waste deliveries, including those not carrying the required documentation, in accordance with legislative requirements /Company policy, redirecting such deliveries as appropriate.
About you
* Experience of waste operations desirable.
* Experience of certified weighbridge operation including good numeracy, keyboard skills and systems understanding.
* Able to deal effectively, efficiently and courteously with all site users.
· Ability to use initiative and work flexibly and efficiently without constant supervision.
* Must be prepared to work at any of the Company's sites.
* Loading shovel trained
* Must hold a full driving licence
Why join LondonEnergy
Owned by the people we serve, improving life by powering a cleaner future London.
LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling, and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across North London making a difference to the environment and the local community from the work we do. By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.
Working for LondonEnergy is more than just joining a company. Whichever department you work in you will be contributing to the protection of our environment and proactively helping the Local Community of North London. Major actor of the Circular Economy, we are an Ethical & Responsible Employer with committed and ambitious women and men, essential in our great place to work plan.
What’s in it for you?
* Excellent salary and benefits package
* 28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
* On site Bistro
* Company Contributory Pension scheme (after 3 months service)
* Season ticket loan
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Multi-skilled Site Operative
An opportunity has become available for a multi-skilled site operative to join the team at Hendon. As a multi-skilled operative you will be responsible for dealing directly with clients to enable waste to enter the site, you will also be responsible for the accurate documentation of the site users using the computerised Weighbridge recording system.
What will you be doing?
* Efficient, accurate and courteous operation of Weighbridge and associated weighing duties as laid down in general instructions and/or as directed by management.
* To identify potential hazards relating to all aspects of the operation, including customers, reporting any discrepancies to the Line Manager.
* To operate mobile plant as required safely contain and transfer material from the storage bays, including pushing up, and loading hoppers and lorries.
* To carry out daily routine maintenance checks to all plant utilised in carrying out duties as per manufacturers’ and company guidelines, reporting any defects immediately.
* To carry out waste inspection checks as per company policy or as directed, reporting any non-conforming wastes or dealing with same as required.
* To monitor all traffic movements around the weighbridge and site generally thereby ensuring all site/Company procedures/ regulations are adhered to, reporting contraventions of such procedures/regulations to the Supervisor.
* To deal with all non-conforming waste and waste deliveries, including those not carrying the required documentation, in accordance with legislative requirements /Company policy, redirecting such deliveries as appropriate.
About you
* Experience of waste operations desirable.
* Experience of certified weighbridge operation including good numeracy, keyboard skills and systems understanding.
* Able to deal effectively, efficiently and courteously with all site users.
· Ability to use initiative and work flexibly and efficiently without constant supervision.
* Must be prepared to work at any of the Company's sites.
* Loading shovel trained
* Must hold a full driving licence
Why join LondonEnergy
Owned by the people we serve, improving life by powering a cleaner future London.
LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling, and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across North London making a difference to the environment and the local community from the work we do. By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.
Working for LondonEnergy is more than just joining a company. Whichever department you work in you will be contributing to the protection of our environment and proactively helping the Local Community of North London. Major actor of the Circular Economy, we are an Ethical & Responsible Employer with committed and ambitious women and men, essential in our great place to work plan.
What’s in it for you?
* Excellent salary and benefits package
* 28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
* On site Bistro
* Company Contributory Pension scheme (after 3 months service)
* Season ticket loan
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
Accountabilities:
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts.
* Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand:
? CDM regulations.
? GS6.
? HSG47.
? Temporary works.
? New Roads and Street Works Act.
? SEPA regulations.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment.
Minimum Criteria
? Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector.
? Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector.
? SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2.
? Excellent IT skills.
? Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
? First Aid is essential
Jul 14, 2020
Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
Accountabilities:
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts.
* Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand:
? CDM regulations.
? GS6.
? HSG47.
? Temporary works.
? New Roads and Street Works Act.
? SEPA regulations.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment.
Minimum Criteria
? Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector.
? Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector.
? SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2.
? Excellent IT skills.
? Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
? First Aid is essential
About the role:
In this role you will primarily be responsible for all the commercial and/or operational aspects of the contracts allocated to you by your Manager. You will be provided a diverse portfolio of projects from working on our leakage programme to working on a large DPC (Direct Procurement for Customers) project worth billions of pounds.
You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams and over the course of your career at Thames Water you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Projects ranging in value from £25k to £200M.
Key areas of accountability will include:
Annual and final accounting as well as estimating and forecasting.
Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored on your portfolio of contracts to demonstrate contractual compliance is maintained and any non-performance of the contract is identified, with corrective actions implemented as necessary.
Resolving general disputes and claims as well as providing advice and support to the business.
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
Assisting in establishing the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Performing risk, value management and cost control.
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Preparing and analysing costings from received tenders.
Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required for this role.
This role requires someone who is enthusiastic and can take ownership of tasks, think on their feet, devise plans of action and deliver effective solutions.
You must always be able to work semi-autonomously and be professional.
It is essential that you are inquisitive and have a meticulous attention to detail.
You should have the ability to hold your ground and offer reasoned advice in a fast-paced environment.
In depth knowledge of infrastructure and the water industry is preferable.
What’s in it for you:
You will be working within an established team you will gain insight into how the UK’s largest water company selects and manages its suppliers across a wide spectrum of services, from supplying pumps to repairing leaks, and recruiting temporary staff through to managing our facilities or treatment plant upgrades.
You will be a part of a highly professional Quantity Surveying team empowered to make decisions and responsible for all commercial aspects of their Contracts. The role will provide a diverse range of Quantity Surveying duties in pre and post Contract areas.
You would be expected to have an interest in becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. You will be supported by a network of several Chartered Quantity Surveyors, RICS APC assessors and colleagues studying to become MRICS and FRICS.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local communities, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
Click here to view our full list of Rewards and Benefits
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
About the role:
In this role you will primarily be responsible for all the commercial and/or operational aspects of the contracts allocated to you by your Manager. You will be provided a diverse portfolio of projects from working on our leakage programme to working on a large DPC (Direct Procurement for Customers) project worth billions of pounds.
You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams and over the course of your career at Thames Water you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Projects ranging in value from £25k to £200M.
Key areas of accountability will include:
Annual and final accounting as well as estimating and forecasting.
Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored on your portfolio of contracts to demonstrate contractual compliance is maintained and any non-performance of the contract is identified, with corrective actions implemented as necessary.
Resolving general disputes and claims as well as providing advice and support to the business.
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
Assisting in establishing the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Performing risk, value management and cost control.
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Preparing and analysing costings from received tenders.
Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required for this role.
This role requires someone who is enthusiastic and can take ownership of tasks, think on their feet, devise plans of action and deliver effective solutions.
You must always be able to work semi-autonomously and be professional.
It is essential that you are inquisitive and have a meticulous attention to detail.
You should have the ability to hold your ground and offer reasoned advice in a fast-paced environment.
In depth knowledge of infrastructure and the water industry is preferable.
What’s in it for you:
You will be working within an established team you will gain insight into how the UK’s largest water company selects and manages its suppliers across a wide spectrum of services, from supplying pumps to repairing leaks, and recruiting temporary staff through to managing our facilities or treatment plant upgrades.
You will be a part of a highly professional Quantity Surveying team empowered to make decisions and responsible for all commercial aspects of their Contracts. The role will provide a diverse range of Quantity Surveying duties in pre and post Contract areas.
You would be expected to have an interest in becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. You will be supported by a network of several Chartered Quantity Surveyors, RICS APC assessors and colleagues studying to become MRICS and FRICS.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local communities, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
Click here to view our full list of Rewards and Benefits
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy
Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
Accountabilities:
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts.
* Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand:
? CDM regulations.
? GS6.
? HSG47.
? Temporary works.
? New Roads and Street Works Act.
? SEPA regulations.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment.
Minimum Criteria
? Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector.
? Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector.
? SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2.
? Excellent IT skills.
? Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
? First Aid is essential
May 07, 2020
Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
Accountabilities:
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts.
* Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand:
? CDM regulations.
? GS6.
? HSG47.
? Temporary works.
? New Roads and Street Works Act.
? SEPA regulations.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment.
Minimum Criteria
? Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector.
? Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector.
? SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2.
? Excellent IT skills.
? Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
? First Aid is essential
Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager - Underground Cables for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil, cable, & associated overhead line or substation connections during the construction stage for transmission projects this will include monitoring of the works.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor the project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in application of Quality procedures and checks against activities.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
* Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects
* Experience in planning and management of both HV & EHV Underground Cable Installations this should include civil duct installation and HV cable installation, horizontal directional drillings, joint bays, jointing works, Outdoor Sealing Ends and terminations, Fibre Optic connections including connections and testing at predominantly 33KV voltage levels and above.
* It is integral that the individual has experience working on the public road network working within the confines of the New Roads and Street Works act and is familiar with council road opening and closing notices and specific traffic management requirements.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B conditions of contract.
* Ability to implement and monitor quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Significant experience in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of HV & EHV Underground Cable installation and test. Fibre Optic installations and joints.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor's environment.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
MINIMUM CRITERIA
* Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector on EHV or HV Cable type projects.
* Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on-site experience (5 years minimum), in managing HV & EHV Underground Cable construction projects in the power sector.
* SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400kV.
* Excellent IT skills.
* NRSWA Supervisor- Valid and in date
* Full clean driving licence - Business insurance
* Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
* First Aid is essential
May 07, 2020
Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager - Underground Cables for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil, cable, & associated overhead line or substation connections during the construction stage for transmission projects this will include monitoring of the works.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor the project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in application of Quality procedures and checks against activities.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
* Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects
* Experience in planning and management of both HV & EHV Underground Cable Installations this should include civil duct installation and HV cable installation, horizontal directional drillings, joint bays, jointing works, Outdoor Sealing Ends and terminations, Fibre Optic connections including connections and testing at predominantly 33KV voltage levels and above.
* It is integral that the individual has experience working on the public road network working within the confines of the New Roads and Street Works act and is familiar with council road opening and closing notices and specific traffic management requirements.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B conditions of contract.
* Ability to implement and monitor quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Significant experience in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of HV & EHV Underground Cable installation and test. Fibre Optic installations and joints.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor's environment.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
MINIMUM CRITERIA
* Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector on EHV or HV Cable type projects.
* Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on-site experience (5 years minimum), in managing HV & EHV Underground Cable construction projects in the power sector.
* SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400kV.
* Excellent IT skills.
* NRSWA Supervisor- Valid and in date
* Full clean driving licence - Business insurance
* Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
* First Aid is essential
About the role:
The role of this site operator is to perform a range of activities to ensure that all equipment associated with our wastewater treatment works is running safely and efficiently and to assist the technicians with their technical duties
Key Accountabilities:
Cleaning mechanical equipment, sample testing, routine checks, taking chemical deliveries, maintenance and problem-solving.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and inspecting equipment, following a checklist to carry out planned preventative maintenance, whilst ensuring the equipment is working by doing a test run.
You will be required to report any defective equipment, to ensure a swift resolution following any breakdowns, whilst attempting a first-time fix.
You will be expected to take ownership of your own and colleagues health and safety through escalating any concerns to your manager or resolving them yourself where possible and appropriate.
This will involve making sure the work area and site is safe before commencing any work by undertaking a point of work risk assessment.
You will be expected to attend all team meetings, and engage with safety briefings and company communications, identifying issues and raising constructive feedback with the management team, with suggestions for improvements.
This role will involve extensive travel around the various Thames Water sites in the Little Marlow area. And will require a significant amount of lone working. To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
You need to have had, similar experience working in an outside, manual role
We are looking for someone who wants to get stuck in.
You will have basic literacy and numeracy skills and must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
Some computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable however not essential.
You will be a team player and must be passionate about your own personal development and keen to learn a new industry.
Due to the nature of the role a full, valid UK driving licence is required.What’s in it for you:
Working across the whole site or a range of sites in a very interesting environment, with no one day being the same, this varied role boasts about its great family feel team where you will never be short of support.
You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training for health and safety, technical and processes related to the plant.
This is a perfect development opportunity to gain further insight into the water industry and our ever-evolving organisation. Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy
May 07, 2020
Permanent
About the role:
The role of this site operator is to perform a range of activities to ensure that all equipment associated with our wastewater treatment works is running safely and efficiently and to assist the technicians with their technical duties
Key Accountabilities:
Cleaning mechanical equipment, sample testing, routine checks, taking chemical deliveries, maintenance and problem-solving.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and inspecting equipment, following a checklist to carry out planned preventative maintenance, whilst ensuring the equipment is working by doing a test run.
You will be required to report any defective equipment, to ensure a swift resolution following any breakdowns, whilst attempting a first-time fix.
You will be expected to take ownership of your own and colleagues health and safety through escalating any concerns to your manager or resolving them yourself where possible and appropriate.
This will involve making sure the work area and site is safe before commencing any work by undertaking a point of work risk assessment.
You will be expected to attend all team meetings, and engage with safety briefings and company communications, identifying issues and raising constructive feedback with the management team, with suggestions for improvements.
This role will involve extensive travel around the various Thames Water sites in the Little Marlow area. And will require a significant amount of lone working. To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
You need to have had, similar experience working in an outside, manual role
We are looking for someone who wants to get stuck in.
You will have basic literacy and numeracy skills and must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
Some computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable however not essential.
You will be a team player and must be passionate about your own personal development and keen to learn a new industry.
Due to the nature of the role a full, valid UK driving licence is required.What’s in it for you:
Working across the whole site or a range of sites in a very interesting environment, with no one day being the same, this varied role boasts about its great family feel team where you will never be short of support.
You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training for health and safety, technical and processes related to the plant.
This is a perfect development opportunity to gain further insight into the water industry and our ever-evolving organisation. Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy
Our client, a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
Essential must have as a minimum five years' experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector.
Experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works
Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on-site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector.
SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts.
* Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand:
CDM regulations.
GS6.
HSG47.
Temporary works.
New Roads and Street Works Act.
SEPA regulations.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment
Apr 26, 2020
Our client, a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
Essential must have as a minimum five years' experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector.
Experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works
Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on-site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector.
SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
* Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
* Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
* Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
* Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015.
* Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors.
* Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
* Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
* Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
* Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
* In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
* Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
* Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages.
* Strong leadership & planning skills.
* Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts.
* Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
* Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand:
CDM regulations.
GS6.
HSG47.
Temporary works.
New Roads and Street Works Act.
SEPA regulations.
* Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's.
* Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment