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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join in the Milton Keynes office. As an engineer with several years experience within the building industry, managing numerous projects including commercial, public sector, industrial and residential schemes. I would anticipate you have already become a competent senior engineer. As a senior structural engineer you will be responsible for: * Sit visits for inspection or investigation work * Various computer software programs (AutoCAD, TEDDS, Tekla * Production of reports including structural assessments, contract documents, bills of quantities * Liaise with clients, design team colleagues, other staff members and statutory bodies * Provide supervision and training to apprentices You must have the following qualifications as the senior structural engineer: * Minimum of MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or related degree * Chartered Engineer through ICE/IStructE The ideal Senior Structural Engineer will be a team player, self driven and forward thinking with the ability to work under their own initiative and with the enthusiasm to want to be part of a growing established and innovative company. You will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and rewards package as the Senior Structural Engineer. For more information please call Ashleigh Hamilton on (Apply online only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Director to join in the Cannock office. As an engineer with several years experience I would anticipate that you have already become competent in managing teams and some of the commercial aspects of a business. This is a great chance for you as the Associate Director to further your career within an ambitious, creative and dynamic team that will offer support, ongoing training and a long term career and progression opportunities. Your day to day role will be varied and challenging; you must have the following skills as the Associate Director: * Relevant degree: Civil/Structural Engineering, preferably MEng * Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer * Fully experience in project management * Experience dealing with client and other members of a design team * A flexible attitude to develop new skills The ideal Associate Director will be a team player, self driven and forward thinking with the ability to work under their own initiative and with the enthusiasm to want to be part of a growing established and innovative company. You will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and rewards package as the Associate Director. For more information please call Ashleigh Hamilton on (Apply online only)

Responsible for working with both the direct labour and sub-contract labour, meeting targets and deadlines on time. These include the operation of mechanical plant, kerb laying, drainage works, emergency call-out work and tarmacing. * Assisting with kerb laying (precast concrete). * Assisting with laying concrete road channels. * Assisting with the excavation and laying of granite kerbs or granite setts. Sweeping and shovelling. * Operation of mechanical plant. * Laying tarmac and flexible surfacing (raking/sweeping). * Pothole repairs. * Laying concrete. * Relaying of flags, blocks and cobbles. * Laying of type 1 sub-base. * The levelling of topsoil and grass seeding. * Clearing of existing ditches. * The excavation of trial holes by hand. * The excavation of hard material, hand shovelling and sweeping. * Snow clearance by hand. * The replacement of gratings in footways and carriageways. * Excavation and laying of drainage pipes and service ducts. * Site clearance. * The removal of undergrowth and scrub by hand, sweeping and shovelling. * Maintain and remove temporary traffic signs and road cones. * Assisting with the diversion of traffic. * To ensure the team works in a safe and effective manner to achieve optimum output and to the required quality. * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act at all times. * Be aware and comply with VolkerHighways Health & Safety, quality and Environmental policies. * To help with the unloading/loading of materials. * Ensure safe working practices are followed as outlined in Method Statements and Risk Assessments. * Report vehicles and plant defects to Supervisors. * Winter Maintenance. Requirement Previous highways maintenance experience Winter Maintenance experience (preferred)

Responsible for supervising and co-ordinating teams of both directly employed and Sub-Contract labour. To ensure that operational and financial targets and deadlines are met and that the works and services are implemented in accordance with the contract requirements. * Responsible for the safe running of (allocated) sites and monitor the implementation and control of safe working procedures. * Prepare and implement risk assessments and method statements. * Manage/liaise with Sub-Contractors as appropriate. * Monitor freelance/temporary schemes staff. * Liaise with Client, at the depot or on site. * Conduct depot and site Inductions. * Weekly Health & Safety & Environmental Inspections. * Issue Works Order and Permits. * Complete daily Site Diaries. * Organising and resourcing staff labour, plant and materials, so that the works progress effectively and economically. * Minimising cost of works through correct programming and utilisation of labour, plant, materials and Sub-Contractors. * Identify variations to the contract through work records and site measurements. * Providing input into the weekly programme. * Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract plan and procedures, with risk assessments and method statements. * Organise/present as appropriate operatives Tool Box Talks - at least 2 per month. * Monitoring and providing records of all items of work, including day works. Any additional works and delays must also be fully recorded and kept and submitted to the QS to substantiate payments. * Checking drawings, site instructions, work orders and contract documents and reporting any anomalies or lack of information. * Monitor the standard of work of all employees and contractors. * Taking off material for Procurement in accordance with the contract programme. * Where applicable, checking materials delivered to site and reporting all non-conformities in accordance with VolkerHighways non-compliance procedures. * As appropriate, controlling of transport and plant * Ensure that all registers for scaffolds, excavations, ladders, plant, lifting tackle and the operator's licence are correctly kept. * Ensure that labour, plant and material castings are entered onto the computerised works management system on a daily basis. * Assisting with the collection of measurement information to enable the works to be valued. * In conjunction with the Project Manager or Operations Manager ensure that the operations are commercially viable. * Ensure that depots/sites are maintained to standards in accordance with Waste Management Licences, Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Regulations and Leases. * Ensure that all staff/labour are productive. * Ensure that all staff/labour are treated fairly, motivated and well managed. * Contribute to Winter Maintenance if applicable * Have a good working knowledge of the Site Management Plan and the Company's procedures. * Go through timesheets and pass to QS. * Works order processing * Site measures * Fire control * First Aid * Permits to Dig * Vehicle Inspection Sheets * SMART

To ensure that financial targets and deadlines are met on the contract by keeping to the programme, operating and commercially using the TMA and permitting procedures on a day to day basis ensuring that the works and services are implemented in accordance with the contract requirements, to keep costs to a minimum. Duties; * First point of contact for internal and external enquiries including opening, filtering and replying (if applicable) to internal and external mail. * Coordination and control of KPI's * Receiving works orders from client system * General admin duties, photocopying, stationery and any other duties as assigned * Covering reception duties when required. * Greet visitors and ensure meeting rooms are set up and refreshments are provided. * Liaising with Supervisors daily/weekly to programme and plan works * Ensure works are permitted in accordance with standard procedure * Preparing and sending out daily whereabouts * Close working with Reactive Supervisor to allocate 24hr & 7 days orders * Import New Orders into VH system * TMA Noticing * Managing the Contract works programme * SMART * Cancelling Orders * Liaising with Client * Ensuring client system is updated and maintained as per client requirements * Ensuring VH systems are updated and maintained on a regular basis with the appropriate operational data, e.g. resource allocation planned start and finish dates, actual start and finish dates * Any other duties, to ensure the office operates efficiently. Required Qualifications / Expertise: * Well-developed programming and TMA and permitting techniques * Ability to use initiative * Working as part of a team * Ability to communicate on all levels * Ability to deal with personnel at various levels * Professional attitude to work * Flexible and adaptable approach to work * Discretion and confidentiality * Computer literacy * Good standard of English