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Mechanical Supervisor, West London to £300 a day - temp 12 months+ - Tier One M&E Contractor

Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Supervisor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector?
Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious M&E contractors on one of their most iconic projects?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a Mechanical package of around £15M on a high-end retail/commercial fit-out project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to.
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

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 an experienced Mobile Gas Engineer looking for a new challenge?

I am working with a facilities management company who are looking to add a Mobile Gas Engineer to their team. The company specialise in PPM and reactive maintenance within commercial buildings. This role is a field based position and will be covering the Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee and Perth areas.

About the role of Mobile Gas Engineer:

My client work mainly on commercial buildings such as high street retailers and banks. You will be tasked with attending around 4 sites a day to carry out repairs or maintenance within the buildings which will include PPM and reactive work.

Responsibilities for Mobile Gas Engineer:

• Carry out maintenance and repair, including fabric & basic electrical tasks of buildings as required under contract
• Ensure all PPM and reactive tasks are completed to the required legislative standards
• Ensure all required paperwork work is completed and submitted within timescales
• Provide information and give quotes to clients
• Use hand-held technology effectively
• Monitor quality of work from sub-contractors
• Ensure all required certification is completed correctly and any remedial work is identified

Requirements of a Mobile Gas Engineer:

• The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 (ideally 3) or equivalent
• Have experience as a mobile gas engineer or experience as a domestic gas engineer and be willing to be up-skilled.
• Experience providing maintenance, testing & fault finding on a variety of equipment including boiler plant, ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, cables, batteries, small power and lightning
• Driving license with no more than 6 penalty points
• Willing to work on a call out rota providing out of hours full cover to clients
• Knowledge of health and safety and safe working practises

What we offer for a Mobile Gas Engineer:

• Salary between £30,744 and £46,791 depending on experience
• Electric Van with charging costs covered
• Electric charging point installation cost covered
• Call out fee

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please to Max at Fawkes and Reece using the link below

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.

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.

A main contractor is recruiting a 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.

Site Engineer responsibilities:

• Setting out with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
• Assist with quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD

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

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

A main contractor is recruiting a 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.

Site Engineer responsibilities:

• Setting out with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
• Assist with quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD

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

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

My client is a Leading National Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently looking to appoint, on a long term contract basis, a Site Engineer / Senior Engineer to work initially on a large highways project in the Barnstaple area of Devon

This self-delivery project is valued at circa £60m and comprises bulk earthworks, highway construction, drainage, utilities, S278 works etc.

Due to the nature of the project there will be ample opportunity for day, nights and weekend work.

The project is scheduled to run for another 8+ months.

Duties include:

• Setting out roads, earthworks, and drainage with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
• Manage all engineering activity providing direction to the direct workforce and subcontractors
• Quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD

My client is a Leading National Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently looking to appoint, on a long term contract basis, a Site Engineer / Senior Engineer to work initially on a large highways project in the Barnstaple area of Devon

This self-delivery project is valued at circa £60m and comprises bulk earthworks, highway construction, drainage, utilities, S278 works etc.

Due to the nature of the project there will be ample opportunity for day, nights and weekend work.

The project is scheduled to run for another 8+ months.

Duties include:

• Setting out roads, earthworks, and drainage with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
• Manage all engineering activity providing direction to the direct workforce and subcontractors
• Quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD

A main contractor is recruiting a 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.

Site Engineer responsibilities:

• Setting out with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
• Assist with quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD

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

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

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for your next challenge?

A leading house builder currently have a requirement for an experienced Engineer to manage multiple housing developments based in the North West region.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for Section 38 and Section 278 works providing technical and engineering expertise on infrastructure requirements on new developments with the addition of managing the adoption process on your allocated developments.

It is essential that you have previous experience in:

" Providing engineering support for volume housing developments
" Commissioning site surveys
" Reviewing design solutions for roads, sewers and drainage for technical submission
" Value engineering
" Coordination of utility service disconnections and diversions and new services
" Coordination and administration of S38 S278 and S104 works
" Coordination and administration of site remediation works, piling and foundation
" Managing NHBC conditions

Skills required:

" Construction/engineering related HNC/HND/Degree
" Use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Packages
" Ability to self-motivate and work on one's own initiative as well as part of a team.
" Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs, proactive and able to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.
" Reliable with a proactive, personable, hands on and positive approach.

What's on offer?

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and package which will include a generous car allowance (options to join the hybrid & electric salary sacrifice scheme), private medical insurance, life assurance, Annual bonus scheme, employee discount schemes, pension and various other employee perks.

If you are looking to join a leading house builder and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece or apply within.