Total 3 engineering job vacancies in inverness iv3 5nz

Your new company

You will be working for a leading civil engineering contractor with a busy 2024 ahead of them in the Inverness area. Joining them on a freelance basis, for an initial 6-month contract, you will provide expertise in your role as a Project Manager. With a start date of August 2024, you will join the project in the pre-construction phase and see it right through to handover.

Your new role

In your new role as a Project Manager, you will be involved in finalising the construction plan with the wider team and then taking a lead role in its delivery. You will be working as part of a team and displaying clear leadership skills as head of the project. You will manage health & safety across the project and work with site supervisors to ensure all operatives are adhering to health & safety standards and procedures on site. You will organise all direct labour, plant and materials for the project and work with the commercial team to procure them in line with company processes. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage subcontractors and track the project in line with the desired timeframe. Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor assigned to the project, you will proactively manage costs and risks on site.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful in this role, you must have previous experience in a Project Manager role or Senior Site Agent/ Manager level. You will display excellent organisation skills and the ability to lead the site team. A background in civil engineering is essential, with a formal qualification such as a degree or HND in Civil Engineering being preferred. Ideally, you will have knowledge and experience of the construction of new roads and structures and an understanding of NEC 4 contracts. Previous experience of managing a project's programme in line with weekly and monthly priorities is key as you will play a key role in the successful delivery of the site. Managing labour and subcontractors and the ability to foster a safe and productive working environment will be key. You must also hold an SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS card.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to secure a long-term contract in the Inverness area. Our clients are busy throughout the North of Scotland, so there could be opportunities for further work with them. You will be paid a competitive rate of pay, but no accommodation or subsistence is on offer, so it would be best to live in the Inverness area for this role.

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Julie at Hays on 01463 214282.
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Position Summary

This is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Engineering Technologist III provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities

• Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• 5 years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Either 3+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 5+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 9+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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Programme title: Communications Engineering Apprenticeship
Level: 3
Salary: £23,500
Location: Inverness
Application Closing date: March 2024
Programme start date: September 2024

Join Babcock as a Communications Engineering Apprentice and enter the innovative world of IT and communication systems as you build the skills needed for an exciting future in communications engineering.

About the programme
On this 3-year apprenticeship programme, you'll get to work on all types of communication equipment, IT and computer networks, repairing and restoring vital communication systems and services for our customers.
During this time, you will earn a competitive apprentice wage, gain technical experience in the workplace and obtain academic qualifications.

Working onsite with engineering mentors, you'll learn about the key components required to provide a robust and reliable communication system, whilst gaining multiple technical skills including:

• Fault finding and component replacement
• Soldering
• Testing and measuring
• Equipment maintenance
• System set up and maintenance
• Equipment calibration
• You'll perform maintenance on communications systems, carry out performance tests, complete fault diagnosis and repair communication systems. You'll also support in the development of new systems and customer projects, alongside expert communications engineers.

Once you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll become a qualified Communications Engineer playing a critical role within our Communications Engineering team ensuring that systems meet the required level of service.

Your education/training:

• As part of the structured training programme, you will gain qualifications that will help you on your way to becoming a qualified Communications Engineer.
• You'll attend formal BTEC training courses every 6 weeks on subjects such as Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Systems and Telecommunications.

During your apprenticeship, you will be focused on completing your Level 3 Radio Network Technician Apprenticeship. You will also work towards gaining a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles.

What you'll need

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C/4 grade including English and Maths at Grade B/6.
• 2 A Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent) - Maths and Science are desirable, but not essential.
• You will need to demonstrate a passion for engineering and a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be able to work well in a team, communicate with others well, possess good organisational skills and have excellent attention to detail.

Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you'll get:
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal
• You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme.

Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.