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SHEQ Advisor Location: Ilkeston, includes business travel Employment type: Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it.? 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services? Cycle to Work scheme? Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?! Life assurance cover? Long service recognition? Enhanced Maternity Pay Paid volunteering opportunities in your community? About the role Due to continued growth, we are looking for a SHEQ Advisor to join our team based in Ilkeston, with significant travel across the UK. Reporting to the Divisional SHEQ Director, you will provide expert guidance and support across Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters, helping to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards and our SHEQ management systems. You will work closely with operational teams, managers and customers to promote a positive SHEQ culture, deliver audits and inspections, provide coaching and mentoring, investigate incidents, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing infrastructure business committed to achieving SHEQ excellence. As a SHEQ Advisor you will Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit. Be an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting out of the box thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support. Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture. Support and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan. Support the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group and Divisional Occupational Health and Safety Plans. Conduct site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports), and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified. About you You will be an experienced SHEQ professional who is passionate about driving high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance. Comfortable working independently and building strong relationships across the business, you'll have the confidence to influence, coach and positively challenge stakeholders at all levels. NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum requirement). IOSH membership at an appropriate level. Experience in a SHEQ Advisor or similar role within utilities, infrastructure, construction or a related sector. Strong knowledge of SHEQ management systems, compliance requirements and industry legislation. Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations. Ability to review and support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach and influence operational teams. Environmental awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across multiple sites. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!

Senior SHEQ Advisor Location: Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9GW Employment type: Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it.? 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services? Cycle to Work scheme? Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?! Life assurance cover? Long service recognition? Enhanced Maternity Pay Paid volunteering opportunities in your community? About the role As a Senior SHEQ Advisor, you will provide expert guidance, operational leadership, and strategic support to ensure compliance with SHEQ management systems, client requirements, and statutory legislation across a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects. Supporting Parco's expanding Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD) responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015, you will play a key role in embedding safe, compliant, and efficient working practices throughout the project lifecycle. Working across active sites nationwide, you will oversee the implementation of pre-construction information, Construction Phase Plans, and site safety controls, while coaching operational teams and promoting best practice through audits, inspections, and ongoing engagement. You will work with Parco, a specialist infrastructure and civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality turnkey solutions across the UK, with a strong presence in civil engineering, energy networks, and the rapid rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. As an ambitious and rapidly growing business, Parco combines engineering excellence with an uncompromising commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental sustainability. By challenging risk controls, driving proactive hazard identification, and collaborating closely with project teams and client stakeholders, you will help foster a positive safety culture while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence across the business. As a Senior SHEQ Advisor you will Provide expert guidance across Principal Contractor and Principal Designer obligations, ensuring rigorous design risk reviews, pre-construction planning, and comprehensive Construction Phase Plans. Conduct regular site visits, audits, and compliance inspections across UK projects to verify control measures and maintain statutory compliance. Represent the SHEQ function in client-facing meetings, reviews, and audits, maintaining trusted relationships with client safety teams. Coach and empower site teams, engineers, and subcontractors, moving safety from a tick-box exercise to an everyday operational mindset. Assist the Divisional Head of SHEQ with incident investigations, data-driven root cause analyses, compliance reporting, and divisional safety campaigns. About you NEBOSH-qualified (General or Construction Certificate as a minimum), with proven SHEQ experience within infrastructure, civil engineering, utilities, or construction environments. Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, including Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD) duties and responsibilities. Experienced in developing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plans, and design risk management processes. Confident conducting site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across multiple live project sites. Skilled at coaching and influencing project managers, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors to drive a positive safety culture. Able to challenge risk controls constructively and promote proactive hazard identification and continuous improvement. Experienced in incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and SHEQ performance reporting. Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and operational teams at all levels. Passionate about embedding health, safety, environmental, and quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to delivery. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!

Estimator Location: Wetherby Employment type: Full time Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 45 Hours Per Week) What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job, you re starting a career with real support behind it. Annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? Life assurance cover Long service recognition Enhanced Maternity Pay Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role We are seeking an experienced EV & Civils Estimator to join our growing team within Parco part of the Ipsum Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates and tenders for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, associated civil engineering works, electrical installations, and enabling works. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to develop commercially viable proposals while ensuring all estimates meet project specifications, programme requirements, and applicable industry standards. As an Estimator you will be Review and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation. Prepare detailed cost estimates for EV charging infrastructure and associated civils works . Estimate excavation, trenching, ducting, cabling routes, foundations, reinstatement, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, and other civil works. Estimate electrical works associated with EV charging installations, including containment, cabling, distribution equipment, and connections. Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Produce accurate bills of quantities, take-offs, cost plans, and tender submissions. Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and potential commercial opportunities. Carry out site visits and assess existing site conditions where required. Liaise with clients and internal teams to clarify scope and technical requirements. Ensure estimates are completed within agreed deadlines. Maintain estimating databases, labour rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing. Support value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance. Assist with handover of successful tenders to the commercial and project delivery teams. Maintain accurate records of tender information and estimating decisions. About you Previous experience in estimating within EV charging, electrical, civils, construction, utilities, or infrastructure . Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction methodologies. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details. Experience carrying out detailed quantity take-offs and cost build-ups. Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and margins. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Competent with Microsoft Excel and estimating software Desirable Experience estimating EV charging projects , including AC and DC charging infrastructure. Knowledge of DNO/IDNO requirements and electrical infrastructure. Experience with highways, car parks, commercial sites, or public-sector EV installations. Knowledge of NRSWA, HSG47, CDM, and relevant UK construction standards. Experience with estimating or take-off software such as Causeway, Conquest, Bluebeam, CostX, or similar. Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline What we Offer Competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work within the rapidly growing EV infrastructure sector . Career development and progression opportunities with supportive and collaborative working environment. Training and professional development. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.? Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.? Next steps If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!

Estimator Location: Fareham, Hampshire Employment type: Full time Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 45 Hours Per Week) What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job, you re starting a career with real support behind it. Annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? Life assurance cover Long service recognition Enhanced Maternity Pay Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role We are seeking an experienced EV & Civils Estimator to join our growing team within Parco part of the Ipsum Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates and tenders for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, associated civil engineering works, electrical installations, and enabling works. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to develop commercially viable proposals while ensuring all estimates meet project specifications, programme requirements, and applicable industry standards. As an Estimator you will be Review and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation. Prepare detailed cost estimates for EV charging infrastructure and associated civils works . Estimate excavation, trenching, ducting, cabling routes, foundations, reinstatement, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, and other civil works. Estimate electrical works associated with EV charging installations, including containment, cabling, distribution equipment, and connections. Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Produce accurate bills of quantities, take-offs, cost plans, and tender submissions. Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and potential commercial opportunities. Carry out site visits and assess existing site conditions where required. Liaise with clients and internal teams to clarify scope and technical requirements. Ensure estimates are completed within agreed deadlines. Maintain estimating databases, labour rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing. Support value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance. Assist with handover of successful tenders to the commercial and project delivery teams. Maintain accurate records of tender information and estimating decisions. About you Previous experience in estimating within EV charging, electrical, civils, construction, utilities, or infrastructure . Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction methodologies. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details. Experience carrying out detailed quantity take-offs and cost build-ups. Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and margins. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Competent with Microsoft Excel and estimating software Desirable Experience estimating EV charging projects , including AC and DC charging infrastructure. Knowledge of DNO/IDNO requirements and electrical infrastructure. Experience with highways, car parks, commercial sites, or public-sector EV installations. Knowledge of NRSWA, HSG47, CDM, and relevant UK construction standards. Experience with estimating or take-off software such as Causeway, Conquest, Bluebeam, CostX, or similar. Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline What we Offer Competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work within the rapidly growing EV infrastructure sector . Career development and progression opportunities with supportive and collaborative working environment. Training and professional development. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.? Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.? Next steps If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Haydock / Warrington Office Based Employment type: Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday What s in it for you ?We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more ?Group Personal Pension Plan ?Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications ?24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services ?Cycle to Work scheme ?Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! ?Life assurance cover ?Long service recognition ?Active local social committees ?Regular social events ?Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role Due to growth, we have the opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team. Working alongside the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Team you will support the development, implementation, and management of all commercial activities and controls within your assigned business unit. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Chorley and Haydock offices. As a Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will ? Manage contract/project performance including CVR reviews. ?Review contracts and support with mitigating risk. ?Report on and challenge performance for project cashflows and profitability. ?Subcontractor management. ?Support the Commercial Team with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement of business processes ?Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects ?Support the Commercial Team with the implementation of processes and systems About you ? This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, ideally you will have around 2 years experience in a role within a commercial team. You will need a full UK drivers licence and fantastic communication skills. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities ? We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!

SHEQ Advisor Location: Reading and Home Based including travel Employment type: Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Enhanced Maternity Pay Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role Our business is growing, and through this growth we have the opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team. You will provide the business with guidance and support in relation to compliance with our SHEQ management systems and compliance with our legislative obligations. As a safety expert you will provide coaching and mentoring to employees in relation to the use of our SHEQ management systems. This is a full time permanent role based from our office in Erith with some travel to sites and hybrid working. As a SHEQ Advisor you will Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit. Be an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting out of the box thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support. Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture. Support and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan. Support the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group and Divisional Occupational Health and Safety Plans. Conduct site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports), and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified. About you You will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety along with IOSH Membership. Experience in a similar role is key, and it would be beneficial if you had industry knowledge or worked on Tier 1 sites previously, but this isn't essential. You will be motivated, a fantastic communicator and keen to provide your HSEQ knowledge and expertise to the business. You will be confident leading meetings, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and delivering impactful presentations. As this role requires some travel you will need to have a full UK driving licence. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!