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.

Fawkes And Reece have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a UK leading tier 1 main contractor abased in County Durham.

This role will be split between site, remote / home and head office in Durham. You will be working on a £60m D&B mixed tenure designer outlet centre comprising of over 100 retail units.

Duties of a Quantity Surveyor:

• To be involved in negotiation of prices and obtaining quotes for works, materials and plant as required in compliance with company procedure
• To quality check invoice details from all suppliers, ensuring the company gets value for money on all jobs carried out.
• To build strong relationships with our customers to ensure open communication and expectations of invoicing is met at all times.
• To prepare and submit regular and accurate cost/value reports. To manage the commercial aspects of subcontracts in compliance with commercial procedures. Includes obtaining quotations, evaluating tender returns, valuing subcontract works and payments and agreeing subcontract final accounts.

Requirements of a Quantity Surveyor:

• Relevant Degree or Qualifications
• Experience working for a main contractor
• Experience on new build projects.
• Proven experience of developing client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent planning, organising, prioritisation and project management skills.

Benefits for a Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Health membership
• Pension Scheme
• Birthday Gift
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme

How To Apply?:

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call Alex at the F&R office (North) on 0114 2130900 (Option 3) or 07990766855

We require Gas Engineers to start immediately on large social housing schemes in Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle.

This position is a temporary to permanent role.

The Client

Our client is a large main contractor who operates nationwide and works alongside councils, housing associations and insurance companies.

The Role

Main duties as a Gas Engineer can vary on a day to day basis which consist of -

• Installs, breakdowns and servicing in tenanted and void properties
• Customer Service skills - resolving any issues that may arise and working with vulnerable tenants

The working hours are 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Gas Engineer
• Gas Safe Registered
• Social Housing Experience
• CCNI - Core Domestic Gas Safety
• CENWAT - Domestic Central Heating & Hot Water
• CKR1 - Domestic Gas Cooing Appliances
• HTR1 - Domestic Fan Assisted Flued Gas Fires & Wall Heaters
• CMDDA1 (Carbon Monoxide Testing Training - ideal, but not essential)
• Own Tools
• Own Van
• CSCS/JIB card
• Asbestos Awareness or be willing to take the online test
• Must be able to provide 2 x check able references if you haven't worked with Fawkes & Reece before

Benefits

• The rate of pay is £22 - £24 per hour
• 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Temporary - permanent position after 3 months for the right candidate
• Long term work with a reputable contractor
• Street parking

To Apply

If you are interested in our Gas Engineer role then please contact Danielle/Aran at Fawkes & Reece on 01142 130900 or apply online

Risk Manager (Risk Mitigation Lead)

Civil Engineering - AMP 8 Water framework

Durham, North East England

Are you looking for an exciting new risk management position?

This opportunity as the Risk Mitigation Lead for one of the key Civil Engineering Partners on the Northumbrian Water £3.6billion AMP8 Water framework. Working directly with their client in the Durham Head office.

About the role of Risk Manager

Responsible for ensuring that the ambitious, high-quality plan is delivered with resilience built-in as standard. The Risk Lead will co-ordinate a shared methodology for risk and value analysis. They will identify all possible disruption and uncertainty regarding delivery of the high-quality plan, and ensure mitigation is identified, monitoring the delivery. They will ensure that the client has robust business continuity plans, leveraging the unique value proposition of the Enterprise's multiple partners.

Responsibilities for Risk Manager

Deliverables

• Develop a resilience integration plan to enhance the client's ability to withstand disruption and uncertainty
• Establish risk appetite criteria and trigger points.
• Recommend an appropriate road map to achieve desired risk management maturity for the client.
• Risk Analysis of the client's High-Quality Plan, including scenario planning and mitigating actions
• Cultivate an environment where risks are effectively managed, monitored, and reported.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and lessons learnt
• Exit/ Project completion framework and collation of outcomes
• Involvement in Gates 1-4 to ensure risk mitigation throughout value engineering process
• Analysis of beyond-cost outcomes (Carbon, Social etc.), working closely with workstream leads to ensure respective plans have considered potential risks.

Leadership

• Effective leadership for the programme, through development of a high-performance teams culture.
• Demonstrate creative thinking to attain new levels of delivery performance.

Requirements for the Risk Manager

You will be degree level qualified with proven experience of working in a complex risk management project environment. As an individual you will have strong analytical and the ability to produce easy to read insight across a range of stakeholders. The ability to write and present compelling documents is also essential. You will have experience working in a regulatory environment and leading business improvement, it's also required you have a track record of assessing potential disruptors to mitigate risk.

You will have experience of operating at senior leader level holding strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills. As an individual you will be results, outcome and process focused with the ability to look for ways of improving results and process. Its essential you understand risk management principles such as frameworks, efficiency gain and protocols.

You will have an in depth understanding of risk management (PACED), commercial assurance, engineering contract management, different contract forms and BCP regulatory compliance. The ability to distinguish between risk appetite, tolerance and capacity is required, as is explaining how risk management supports agility and innovation. You must also understand risk management standards including ISO 31000.

BENEFICIAL
It would be beneficial to have an understanding of Northumbrian Water Group business plan, AMP8 delivery programme and sector trends. Experience of using a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) would be useful.
A track record of using NEC suite of contracts would be great, as would having multi-disciplinary experience. An understanding of the role of internal audit and assurance models such as the Three Lines of Defence model would be beneficial to the role.

It would be useful for the role holder to hold an understanding of control effectiveness techniques.

Senior Project Manager (client facing)

Water Sector - £3.6 Billion AMP8 Framework

Durham, NorthEast

The Senior Project Manager/Outcome Delivery lead will be working closely with the client, Northumbria Water, on their AMP8 £3.6 Billion framework - leading the delivery of one of 4 key programmes valued between £350million - almost £1 billion.

About the role of Senior Project Manager

As the Senior Project Manager/Outcome Delivery Lead, you'll be at the forefront of driving the operational strategy and delivering exceptional results for a portfolio of outcomes within the programme. You'll be empowered to create conditions that propel success, ensuring that resources are managed effectively to achieve out performance in your designated investment area.

Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager

Leadership & Performance

• Inspire Excellence: Lead a dynamic delivery team across the partners, forging strong partnerships that support our ambitious goals and desired outcomes.
• Drive Results: Take ownership of the delivery performance within your designated programme investment area, collaborating with peers to achieve the broader outcomes.
• Engage and Influence: Gather key stakeholders around critical topics through innovative forums and events, ensuring our programmes are aligned with governance.

Strategy development & Delivery

• Definition of outcomes; Work with Senior Responsible Owners and Tactical Planning Managers from client to clearly define the investment area outcomes to be delivered.
• Strategic Vision: Develop and continuously refine a strategic plan that incorporates best practices, integrates added-value initiatives, and drives cost-effective outcomes in line with values.
• Efficient Delivery: Collaborate with teams in Tactical Planning to design and promote efficient programme delivery, while managing opportunities, risks and maintaining compliance.
• Culture of High Performance: Embed a culture of excellence, continually enhancing processes to improve efficiency and adapt to evolving circumstances.

Communicating and Monitoring value

• Celebrate Success: Capture, share, and communicate best practices across teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and Evolve: Assess the effectiveness of strategies and metrics, addressing any areas of underperformance promptly.

Effective stakeholder engagement

• Manage high profile stakeholder relationships, ensure stakeholders are well-informed and are supportive of the programme

Requirements for Senior Project Manager

Its key you have strong leadership skills with experience in strategic planning and mobilisation of large programmes where there were several stakeholders to consider. You must have excellent communication, stakeholder and critical thinking skills and be able to motivate, inspire and influence those around you.

Experience of managing complex programmes, adapting strategies and responding accordingly to emerging issues is required. As an individual you will actively seek new ways of working to improve process'.

You will have experience in successfully delivering outcomes through collaborative, win-win solutions and be able to apply best practice from partners and other sectors.

Its vital you have extensive experience in the relevant investment area and have an in depth understanding of how the water sector works. A high level of financial acumen is required with experience of managing budgets in excess of £100m.

You will have previously built teams where you have embedded cultural and behavioural expectations.

Beneficial experience

It would be great if you had an understanding of OFWAT and the associated regulatory requirements.

Ideally you will possess a Programme Management qualification such as MSP Practitioner and understand project management knowledge areas as detailed in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Fifth Edition.

It would be beneficial if you have experience of generating value beyond cost considerations and understand social and environmental issues, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and human rights.

Apply Now!

Are you a fully Qualified Electrician looking for work?

Due to an increase in workload with our client, they are looking for a number of commercial electricians, preferably with experience with install and maintenance.

• Location: Stockton on tee
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Pay rate: dependent on experience
• Fawkes & Reece Contact: Jess Lomax (Bolton Office) 01204 554886

The role

• Inspection, testing & Containment works.
• Carry out Electrical Condition Reporting.
• Working in a team and independently
• Comply with BS7671 Standards.

Requirements.

• Must have 18th Edition
• Must provide 2 recent references
• Experience in Inspection & Testing
• Must have relevant NVQ

The successful candidate will receive.

• An hourly rate of pay, agreed with your individual recruitment consultant.
• Holiday pay
• Pension contribution

What to do next

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one isn't 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 Jess on 01204 554886 (option 1)

You must also be able to provide two check-able work references and proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Subject to F&R receiving your proof of eligibility to work in the UK, you will be required to start ASAP.

Please note - in order to progress any applications further, F&R will need to add your details to our computerised database. You can view our privacy policy here.

Shuttering Joiners required on a large new build commercial site in Darlington to start immediately. The duration of the contract is 2-4 weeks work.

The Client

Our client operates nationwide and are an award winning sub contractor who work in various sectors of construction including the civil sector.

The Role

Main duties include creating a concrete base for a generator. The working hours are between 7-10 hour days. The working hours are Monday - Friday possibly work on a Saturday also.

The Benefits

• Pay: £220 per Day - CIS/Umbrella
• Immediate start

Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card
• NVQ Level 2 preferable but not essential (Formwork or Carpentry)
• Shuttering Joiner Experience
• Own Tools

To Apply

If you are interested, please call Aran/Danielle on 07753 497508 / 0114 213 0900 or email on dcaudwell@fr-group.co.uk

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a Tier 1 main contractor with sights all over London's zone 1. This is an exciting new role for an experience or up and coming Quantity Surveyor where the project's growing workload has required additional support.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor:

Join the commercial team as a Quantity Surveyor on a heavy structural refurbishment in a listed building on an £8million valued project. This will be followed by a full interior fit out to turn the space into a high-end commercial office. The role will be office based with occasional days on site alongside the project commercial director.

Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor:

• Working from PCSA/2 Stage tender process, to delivering the site and working through to completion and final accounts whilst aiding the project commercial director throughout.
• Procurement across all sub-contracting accounts.
• Pricing, and managing change and variations.
• Site meetings.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor:

• 3+ years commercial or residential fit-out experience.
• Must have worked on existing building projects with values between £1/2 - £20 million.
• Friendly, energetic, and good technical knowledge.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

What we offer for Quantity Surveyor:

• Opportunity to join a company that offers rigorous training programmes for less experienced candidates and a clear long term career trajectory.
• £70,000-£80,000 base salary as well as a discretionary bonus based on performance.

• The business has a great name in the industry and a solid reputation making them a very sought after company to work for with good core values and a dynamic existing stable team.

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Alex Leaver in our London office on 07921 466 436.

Quantity Surveyor

Stockton on Tees

Are you an experienced House Building Quantity Surveyor that is looking to join a new company within the region?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large House Building company who are based in West Yorkshire. Building 2-4 bed houses throughout the Yorkshire regions.

A great chance to join a well-established company, where you will be constantly busy and getting involved in all aspects of the developments. This company is a place that has always recognised and rewarded hard work.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Budget Forecasting
• Pre & post tender
• Monthly valuations
• Undertake Material & Plant reconciliations weekly.
• Administration of Drawing Revisions & Site Records.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary ranging between £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) + company car/car allowance, private healthcare and other additional benefits.

If this position sounds of interest and you would like more information, or would like to apply, please don't hesitate to get in contact with Adam at Fawkes & Reece on 01142130903.

If you are not interested but you know someone that might be, we pay a fee for successful referrals (terms apply)

Please note - in order to progress any applications further, Fawkes & Reece will need to add your details to our computerised database. You can view our privacy policy here. Before we can send your CV forward to the role, you will need to confirm in writing that you consent. Your Recruitment Consultant will discuss this with you during your initial phone debrief.

A team of two Fire Door Installers are required to work between Richmond and South Shields for an immediate start.

Job Role

• This role will involve working with a PDA/Tablet to receive jobs daily to undertake for their clients. The jobs will include carrying out remedial works on Fire doors covering areas between Richmond and South Shields.
• This includes; easing doors, changing door closures, stopping fire penetration, changing hinges, plaster boarding and painting.
• You will also be required to Take photos of the Doors before, during and after installing of hinges etc and so you must be bale to use a PDA/Tablet to carry this out.
• This contract is set to run for 3 months + but could turn into long term, ongoing work.
• The working hours are 9 - 10 hours a day Monday to Friday.
• The hourly rate is £24 per hour Umbrella/CIS.
• Mileage is paid after the first and last 15 miles of the day at 0.25p per mile. Any travel time over 1 hour can be negotiated.
• There is parking at the jobs.

Requirements

• CSCS Card
• Previous experience carrying out remedial works on fire doors
• Own Van
• Own Tools
• 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 alternatively email me on dcaudwell@fr-group.co.uk

Position Land Manager

Location North East

Salary Competitive

Company description:

Our client is a large House Builder, who specialise in 2-4 bedroom houses. They are continuing to expand throughout the North East region and are therefore needing an experienced Land Manager to join their team.

Full job description:

As Land Manager you will be responsible for the acquisition of land and the securing of new sites for development that will meet or exceed regional forecast performance. You will see acquisitions through the legal process and attain satisfactory planning approvals on acquired sites.

• Agree HOTs and purchase land to ensure continuity of land supply to meet future forecasts.
• Provide detailed land bids that demonstrate the company's requirement in respect of profitability that is met.
• Demonstrate that site acquisition terms concur with agreed and authorised land bids.
• Negotiate and prepare the legal documentation associated with land acquisitions.
• Draw to the attention of the Group Land Director any issues which may affect existing or future obligations.
• Liaise with legal representatives and advise on the legal status of developments.
• Brief design teams, external consultants, and internal departments to ensure the successful delivery of planning on sites:
• Ensure planning is delivered within time, budget and within any other obligations, if applicable.
• Negotiate on behalf of the company and in conjunction with the Land Director in planning agreements that meet the company's requirements in respect of forecast profit.

Skills & qualifications needed:

• Experience as a Land Buyer/Manager within a high-volume housebuilding company
• Up to date knowledge of land acquisition legislation
• Educated to degree level in a related discipline
• Community involvement and public exhibitions
• Commercially astute
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Team player
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office)

Benefits;

• Competitive Salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme

How to apply:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, please apply via the link below or contact Adam De-Ville at Fawkes & Reece on 01142130903.

Please note, all applications are held in the strictest confidence.

If this role is not for you, however you are interested in hearing about other opportunities Fawkes & Reece may have, please call us on the above number.

Joiner required to start immediately on various refurbishment schemes in Stockton, TS19 area.

The Client

Our client is a large main contractor based in Leeds who operates around Yorkshire, North West and the Midlands specialising 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:

• Installing internal fire doors in a mixture of domestic and public buildings, some properties will be occupied

This contract is set to run for 5-6 weeks work which could be extended. The working hours are 8am - 4:30pm with a 30 minute break, Monday to Friday.

The hourly rate is £22.50 per hour Umbrella/CIS.

There is on street parking available.

Requirements

• CSCS Card
• Previous experience installing fire doors
• 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 alternatively email me on dcaudwell@fr-group.co.uk