About the role of a Project Manager

Due to a contract award of a refurbishment project, this is a perfect opportunity for an experienced Site Manager, to take their career to the next level.

You will act as main point of liaison with the principal contractor, attend all programme, design & progress meetings, mange subcontractors, health and safety and oversee quality & delivery.

Based in the Cheshire area, you will be working alongside knowledgeable, professional, and supportive construction executives who will provide you with the environment where you can thrive.

The company are growing rapidly and have a large forward order book of leading construction projects with an opportunity to progress over the next couple of years.

Experience/Qualifications for a Site Manager:

• Experience on steel work, flooring, M&E and everything in between.

• Oversee the construction site from start to finish.
• Experience working in a department that allows them to showcase logical thinking skills and verbal communication skills.
• Working for high-end client's, whilst exceeding their expectations by elevating the experience.

What we offer for a Site Manager:

• Salary up to £55,000 (experience dependent)
• Car allowance
• 26 days holidays + bank holidays
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Good additional company benefits & perks

If you want to hear more about this Project Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Adnaan Patel in our Bolton office on 01204 554884.

OPA - EC&I ENGINEER. DUE 13/11/24

• 6-month contract
• Monday to Thursday - 08:00 - 16:30 & Friday 08:00 - 13:00
• Remote working with site visits (accommodation / travel fully funded)

Role requirements:

To carry out the tasks and duties of a Project Electrical Controls & Instrument (EC&I) Engineer, to deliver the following:

• Plan, manage and execute the programme of works for electrical, controls & instrument engineering tasks associated with Major Projects delivery in line with company standards and relevant UK / European legislation, making reference to the OPA's Technical Authority for EC&I Engineering where necessary.
• Develop EC&I scopes of work relevant to all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Complete activities required on specified Major Projects ensuring they are fully compliant with company policies, procedures and legal requirements, particularly safety and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Liaise with members of the OPA Technical Authority Team and Asset Integrity Team, within the OPA Engineering Division, on engineering/safety standards & codes, documentation and asset integrity.
• Produce detailed programme of works/Gantt charts etc.
• Contribute to budgets and forecasts for work.
• We require all people on site, including contractors to behave in a manner consistent with OPA Values.
• May be asked to complete additional tasks required by OPA providing it is within the scope of qualifications and experience of an EC&I Engineer.

Must hold a relevant Degree in Electrical or Control & Instrumentation and significant project management experience, preferably within a COMAH regulated industry/operation. Chartered or working towards chartership with the relevant Institution

Knowledge/Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a disciplined Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, working with onsite Engineering Projects Teams and contractors, to ensure modifications to equipment or the construction of new assets within an industrial environment are fully executed safely and to the required standards.
• Solid understanding of good project management principles.
• Has experience around coordination and delivery of multiple Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Projects monitoring progress against time and budget.
• Have extensive experience of leading and overseeing professional contract engineers, engaged in the delivery of complex Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering projects within demanding time quality and cost constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders including the HSSEQ, O&M Contractor, HSE, EA and MOD Sponsors and other contractors / consultants.
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering design and installation in a hazardous area process plant environment.
• Ability to develop new ideas and solutions and have an awareness of current and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulation, design codes, Technical standards and approved codes of practice around Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (eg ATEX, BS 7671, 61508, 61511) but also to include MOC (Management of Change) COMAH and CDM.
• If required qualified with Compex EX12 (Application Design)
• Functional Safety Experience (Desirable)
• Understanding of Safety Lifecycle requirements of IEC 61508 / 61511. including verification of design / installation and system certification.
• Provide planning budget forecasts for Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Projects ready for submission to the leadership Team for approval.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles associated with Electrical, Control and Instrumentation engineering design
• Able to demonstrate management/people relationship skills, in particular team and contractor management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Either IOSH Managing or NEBOSH qualified.
• NEC Contractor Awareness (Preferable NEC 3)
• Basic awareness of BIM
• Full Driving Licence (Preferable Clean)

For more information please call Oli on 07912 307481.

OPA - MECHANICAL ENGINEER. DUE 13.11.24

• Full time, 6-month contract
• Monday to Thursday - 08:00 - 16:30 & Friday 08:00 - 13:00
• Remote with travel to sites (accommodation & travel fully funded)

To act as a Technical Lead for the OPA Major Projects team in respect to Mechanical Engineering activities associated with the Major Projects currently ongoing across the OPA. Ensuring all mechanical engineering activities associated with design and delivery of the Major Projects are completed to full compliance with company standards and UK / European legislation.

Job Purpose:

With the responsibility for the oversight of all Mechanical Engineering activities from design to construction within the Capital Projects Team and/or engineering works associated with Capital Project delivery at any one time, the job entails overseeing professional contract engineers, consultant companies and construction teams, who conduct engineering activities on behalf of OPA. You will need to be able to demonstrate a proven experience of the design and construction of fuel storage tanks and process pipework. There will be a need to build strong credible working relationships with all internal stakeholders, in particular, other members of the delivery team, HSSEQ, and other engineering colleagues. These working relationships will also, need extending to external stakeholders such as the O&M Contractor, HSE, EA and our MOD Sponsors.

Key Duties:

• Comply with the Fundamental Principles of the organisation in everyday activities.
• Promote process safety leadership as the core of OPA's culture.
• Be a key contributor to the Major Projects Team to meet the project and team objectives.
• Ensure Mechanical Engineering activities completed within the Major Projects are fully compliant with company policies, procedures and legal requirements, particularly safety and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Manage own time and resources to be compliant with the Working Time Regulations and meet responsibilities for health and safety.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Consistently maintain a professional approach in day to day activities.
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication at all times.
• Report on activities and provide relevant management information.
• Maintain high standards of probity and confidentiality.

Knowledge/Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a disciplined Mechanical Engineer, working with onsite Engineering Projects Teams and contractors, to ensure modifications to equipment or the construction of new assets within an industrial environment are fully executed safely and to the required standards.
• Solid understanding of good project management principles.
• Has experience around coordination and delivery of multiple Civil Engineering Projects monitoring progress against time and budget.
• Have extensive experience of leading direct and indirect technical engineering project teams engaged in the delivery of complex projects within demanding time quality and cost constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders including the HSSEQ, O&M Contractor, HSE, EA and MOD Sponsors and other contractors / consultants.
• Mechanical Engineering design and installation in a hazardous area process plant environment.
• Ability to develop new ideas and solutions and have an awareness of current and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation around Mechanical Engineering (API, EEMUA etc) but also to include to MOC (Management of Change) COMAH and CDM.
• Provide planning budget forecasts for Mechanical Engineering Projects ready for submission to the leadership Team for approval.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles associated with mechanical engineering design
• Able to demonstrate management/people relationship skills, in particular team and contractor management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Design ability and Microsoft Office
• Either IOSH Managing or NEBOSH qualified.
• NEC Contractor Awareness (Preferable NEC 3)
• Basic awareness of BREAM and BIM
• Able to demonstrate management/people relationship skills, in particular team and contractor management.
• Full Driving Licence (Preferable Clean)

For more information please contact Oli on 07912 307481.

Site Engineer

A busy housing contractor have a requirement for a Site Engineer to manage Earthworks packages on new build housing developments in the Greater Manchester region.

Site Engineer role

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Earthwork packages on multiple sites in the Greater Manchester region.

Duties & responsibilities will include:

• To be fully conversant with all contract drawings and specifications and their application to the works under construction
• To undertake the setting out of the works and carry out independent checks
• Quantify material requirements in advance for call off
• Carry out measurements and surveys and works completed by the Earthworks contractor
• Checking levels and boundaries
• Assist in the preparation of up-dating programs and resource requirements as works progress
• To assist in the measurement of the works with the engineer's representatives
• Be conversant with the company's policies and manuals covering Health & Safety, Quality
• Assurance and environmental issues
• Monitor Health & Safety on site and immediately report any unsafe working practices to the Site Agent
• To continuously liaise and provide information to the Site Manager and Contracts Manager when required
• To assist in ensuring work is carried out cost effectively
• To assist in ensuring a high standard of quality work and report any defects to the Site Manager
• To assist in maintaining site tidiness and cleanliness
• To assist in maintaining good public relations during the works
• To attend internal site meetings as required

Requirements for the site Engineer role:

• HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or similar is ideal
• 5+ years in a Site Engineering role
• Experience in bulk earthworks and related works
• Capable of using Total Station Survey, EDM and GPS equipment
• Experience of AutoCAD
• IT literacy
• Pro active and good problem solving skills

The company are offering a competitive salary (dependant on experience), car allowance, annual bonus, 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and a company bonus scheme.

How to apply

If you want to hear more about the Site Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

Are you currently looking for work?

If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable Civil's company.

* Role: Skilled Labourer
* Location: Portsmouth

* Contract type: Temporary
* Start: ASAP
* Duration: 3 Months
* Pay rate: £15.50ph
* Fawkes and Reece contact: Joe (Southampton Office)

Must have CSCS

What to do next:
If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please don't hesitate to call Joe 07701325889 for a confidential consultation.

Are you currently looking for work?

If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable Civil's company.

* Role: Carpenter
* Location: Portsmouth

* Contract type: Temporary
* Start: ASAP
* Duration: 1 weeks
* Pay rate: £23ph
* Fawkes and Reece contact: Chloe (Southampton Office)

Must have CSCS.

What to do next:
If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please don't hesitate to call Joe 07701325889 for a confidential consultation.

Start Date - 30/09

Location - Hull

We are currently looking for a Joiner to start on Monday 30th September in the Hull, HU10 area.

The Client

Our Client is a new build housing main contractor who operates nationwide.

• Requirements

• A Valid CSCS Card
• Previous experience as a Joiner
• Checkable reference if not worked with Fawkes and Reece (previously known as Bromak) before

To Apply

Please call Kieran on 01142130900 or email kwilliams@fr-group.co.uk

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If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable Civil's company.

* Role: Gateman
* Location: Portsmouth

* Contract type: Temporary
* Start: October 2024
* Duration: 2-3 months
* Pay rate: £15ph
* Fawkes and Reece contact: Chloe (Southampton Office)

Must have CSCS.

What to do next:
If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please don't hesitate to call Chloe 02380 682662 for a confidential consultation.

Joiner required to start immediately on various refurbishment schemes in the Leeds, Yorkshire and North West area's

The Client

Our client is a large main contractor based in Leeds who operates around Yorkshire and North EWest on planned works, re-roofing, EWI, kitchen and bathrooms schemes on behalf of various councils, housing associations, health care facilities and education establishments.

Job Role

This contract is carrying out the following, these duties will vary depending on the type of work:

• Carrying out remedial works on fire doors in a mixture of domestic and public buildings, some properties will be occupied

This contract is set to run on an ongoing basis. The working hours are 8am - 5pm with a 30 minute break, Monday to Friday.

- £200 per day

There is on street parking available.

Requirements

• CSCS Card
• Previous experience carrying out remedial works on fire doors
• previous Experience
• Transport
• Own Tools
• FIRAS Card - Desirable
• Must be able to provide 2 x check able references if you haven't worked with Fawkes & Reece before

To Apply

If you are interested in our role then please contact Aran on 07753 497508 or 01142 130 900 alternatively email me on dcaudwell@fr-group.co.uk

Receptionist

About the role of Receptionist

To ensure that the administration / reception duties are carried out to a professional standard and visitors and colleagues treated in a friendly and efficient manner.

Responsibilities for Receptionist

Respond to and manage inbound calls,filtering unsolicited calls.

Receive and divert deliveres to the appropriate recipients.

Welcome and manage visitors in a professional manner.

Address general queries effectively.

Coordinate with cleaners.

Order general office supplies.

Requirements

Good general level of education

A years experience in administration

previously worked as a receptionist

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

What we offer

Peoples pension scheme

Life assurance

Refer to a friend works scheme

If you want to hear more about this receptionist role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Abi Taylor in our Location Office on 020 7288 0166

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We have been retained by a client, to assist in the search for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well known regional main contractor in Portsmouth.

About the business:

The business, a privately owned regional main contractor, they have turned over circa £100mil a year for the last few years. They have taken on projects across a range of sectors including industrial, commercial and defence valuing typically up to £25mil.

About the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will join an established commercial team and will work closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor on one of the upcoming schemes in the region.

Key Responsibilities as Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, on sub-contract packages from procurement through to final account
• Be involved in monthly CVRs
• Have involvement in pre-construction activities

Requirements for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position:

• HNC / Degree qualified
• Have a proven track record of working at Assistant / Quantity Surveyor level within a main contractor
• Good working knowledge of JCT forms of contract (NEC experience is desirable but not essential)

Whats on offer for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position:

• Competitive salary and package
• Strong pipeline of work across Hampshire and Dorset
• Great progression opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a business with a steady pipeline of projects.

If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role or would like more information for the role, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV or contact Ella Slack in our Southampton office on 07752 467 543.

We are working with a leading maintenance and facilities management contractor in the UK, who currently have a permanent vacancy for a Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer to join their team, working with commercial and banking businesses.

This is a mobile position, covering Lincolnshire and Peterborough areas.

The company are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer to undertake the maintenance and repair of air conditioning equipment.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading business in the UK, who focus on staff development, career progression and upskilling their workforce.

As an Air Conditioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Service, maintenance, and repair of split AC systems, VRV/VRF systems and heat pumps.
• You may also be required to work on specific refrigeration equipment such as chilled cabinets / multideck or ice machines.
• Working across a variety of manufacturer plants, for example, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Media, Toshiba, and LG.
• Understanding installation designs and bespoke manufacturer trouble shooting procedures, whilst also being comfortable with seeking manufacturer technical support is desirable.
• Complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time, keeping logs of inspections reports and remedial work.

Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, Use of company vehicle for personal use, Employee Shares Schemes, Reward programme & Employee Assistance programme along with many other benefits & Employee discounts.

The salary is based between £28,548-£40,107. The salary on offer that is made will be dependant upon the candidate`s qualifications and experience.

Successful candidate will have a full current driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, and be willing to participate in an On-Call rota.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a Maintenance / Facilities Management environment, ideally working with High Street Retailers/Banks.

You must have relevant qualifications e.g., FGAS & ODS regs, time served apprenticeship, C&G Level 3 / NVQ or equivalent. Also, knowledge of Health & Safety, Permit to Work procedures and safe systems of working.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please contact Steph/Millie at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link below.

• Role: Groundworker with a Dumper Ticket
• Location: Hemel Hempstead
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: 19/07/2024
• Duration: Long Term
• Pay rate: £210 per day
• Fawkes & Reece contact: George - 07972 853306

Requirements:
*Previous experience in a Groundworking position
*CSCS Card

MUST HAVE DUMPER TICKET

What to do next:
If you think you would be a good candidate for this Groundworker position or would like to find out more about the role, please reach out to George - 07972 853306

A main contractor is recruiting a Senior Site Engineer to deliver a highways project in Barnstaple, North Devon. The business delivers projects across the UK in highways and infrastructure for governing bodies and private sector clients with the additional security of long-term frameworks in the local area.

Senior Site Engineer duties include:

• Support the engineering team with solutions to technical challenges
• Writing risk assessments and method statements
• Manage quality assurance documentation
• Assist in production and integration of 3-week programmes
• Manage designs from the inhouse and external designers
• Support the project team with construction methodology and sequencing
• Demonstrate value engineering throughout the construction process
• Managing RFI's and Technical Queries

This Role is a CIS assignment, and the successful candidate will join an enthusiastic long term project.

Please contact Oli at Fawkes & Reece (South) on 07912 307481 to discuss the role in more detail.

IMMEDIATE START

M&E Quantity Surveyor, West London, c£400-450 a day - M&E Contractor experience

Are you an established M&E Quantity Surveyor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector.
Would you relish the opportunity to work with one of the UK's most prestigious Data Centre contractors?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £100M.Working with contractors and extensive knowledge of Design and Build contracts would be advantageous as would experience of Pre and post contract projects through from conception to final account handover.

Preferably with experience within the Critical Systems and Data Centre sector.

As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E Quantity Surveyors, M&E Estimators, M&E Project managers, M&E Managers, M&E Project and M&E Design Engineers, M&E Coordinators and CAD Draughtsman.
For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London