http://www.4railjobs.com/ Latest Jobs Posted Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:57:55 +0000 rss20 by http://www.4railjobs.com/ admin@4railjobs.com http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4356 This new opportunity has just arisen with a major civil engineering company. They provide a full spectrum of services to capital projects in infrastructure, construction and government sectors around the world, and have an excellent reputation for high-quality and innovative work. They are now looking for a Civils Project Planner to join them in their Crossrail team in their office in central London. Your role will be to use Primavera P6 to produce programmes for a major heavy civils project, and then track and report on changes as notified under the NEC contract employed. To be considered for the role, you’ll need to meet the following criteria: - High degree of competency using Primavera P6; - Thorough understanding of the principles and application of Earned Value Management; - Strong background in the UK heavy civils sector; - Proven experience of the NEC form of contracts. The position is offered on a permanent basis at a salary of c. £55k - £65k + bonus + benefits package. If you meet the above criteria and would like to find out more, then please apply now in strict confidence. (Please note, we can only respond to applicants who are eligible to live and work in the UK.) Foxwell Brown Ltd: bespoke recruitment services. We find and connect the best people with the best jobs, in the UK and abroad. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4355 Quantity Surveyor - Manchester Our client is a very successful main contractor. They cover numerous sectors of industry including healthcare, education, private residential, commercial, specialist projects, industrial, retail, and hotels. Due to expansion, they are now searching for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. They are looking for someone who has a solid permanent work background and has worked for main contractors. It is essential that you have knowledge of building processes within the main contract building environment typically covering education, healthcare, commercial, retail, leisure, residential and specialist projects and be expected to take projects from pre-award tender process through to completion. ROLE: * To ensure in consultation he prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with their subcontract terms. * To prepare accurate draft sub-contracts schedules. * To administer the sub-contractor performance so as to ensure timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into sub-contracts. * To participate and advise on programme/delay issues arising from change/variations and to prepare claims for extensions of time. * To prepare, negotiate and settle final accounts. * To ensure the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter. * To supervise, mentor and encourage all subordinate staff in their personal professional development. CANDIDATE : * The client is looking for someone with a main contract background, you must be driven and have a hard work ethic. * You must also have a structured permanent career. * It would be preferable that you have a formal construction degree / qualification in Quantity Surveying. * It is essential for you to have experience on new build and refurbishment experience with major projects. SALARY: The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary between £40,000 - £45,000 + a generous package. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4354 Business Development Manager - Manchester Our client is a major M&E Contractor / Facilities Services provider based in the North West. They are currently looking to add to their business development team due to expansion. This is a fabulous opportunity with tremendous career progression. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for new customer acquisition across the North of England. ROLE * To win new work for our client to achieve growth targets. * Understand customers' business activities and needs and provide sound information and expert advice on the services that our client can provide. * Increase the value of new business t by optimising opportunities from existing customers and clients through cross, range and up-selling. * Formulate innovative business solutions for current and prospective customers. * Looking for business processes that create a real competitive advantage. * Lead, develop and present high quality business proposals both in written form and 'high impact' presentations utilising up-to-date techniques as appropriate. * Liaise with the Estimating and Commercial teams to ensure properly casted estimations are submitted. CANDIDATE * Proven and successful experience gained in a Business Development field-based sales role in at least one large professional and quality orientated FM business. * Proven experience and thorough knowledge of the full range of out sourced service provision within the FM market. * A high degree of knowledge of M&E Asset Management * Can demonstrate an enviable sales record and proven success in securing services and profitable opportunities * A thorough understanding and knowledge of up-to-date competitor and market intelligence. * Educated to degree level with a professional qualification in Business Management or equivalent. * A proven network of contacts within the UK property and facilities industry. * Membership of BIFM and /or IFMA would be an advantage. REMUNERATION * Salary to £60000 * Company Car * 25 days holiday * Company Pension * Healthcare Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4353 Bid Manager - North West Our client is a major M&E Contractor / Facilities Management Company based in Greater Manchester but working on major FM contracts throughout the UK. They are currently recruiting for a Bid Manager to work closely with the Bid Management Director to work on commercial proposals and tenders. To be a key member of the BD team, meeting the growth and financial targets for our client and securing new business opportunities with prospective clients. ROLE * Deliver business development targets. revenue, gross margin, profit,and regularly review progress taking appropriate action as necessary to achieve target. * Develop, and take ownership of Bids, to ensure robust commercial proposals are submitted * Ensure all tenders and proposals are progressed through the BMF process and completed before submission. * Formulate innovative business solutions for current and prospective customers, looking for business critical processes and developing or modifying new service offerings that create a real competitive advantage for the client. * Lead, develop and present high quality business proposals both in written form and 'high impact' presentations utilising up-to-date techniques as appropriate. * Liaise with the Estimating and Commercial teams to ensure properly casted estimations are submitted and supported by appropriate contract terms and conditions CANDIDATE * Proven and successful experience gained in a Business Development -commercial role at a senior level in at least one large professional and quality orientated FM business. * Proven experience and thorough knowledge of the full range of outsourced service provision within the FM market. * A high degree of knowledge of the full range of requirements for the provision of soft, hard and integrated FM services, a thorough understanding of the customer's drive and motive to outsource with success in large and complex bid proposals. * Can demonstrate an enviable record and proven success in securing integrated services and profitable opportunities in excess of £10m. * A thorough understanding and knowledge of up-to-date competitor and market intelligence. * Educated to degree level with a professional qualification in Business Management or equivalent. * Knowledge of latest estimating and management systems and techniques * A proven track record with customers and clients and an ability to quickly develop relationships. * Good personal organisational skills and ability to prepare and follow up short term plans. * Tenacious and determined to get results. * Skilful negotiator with first class presentation skills both written.and orally. REMUNERATION * Salary to £60000 * Company Car * Pension * Healthcare * 25 days holiday Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4352 SENIOR ESTIMATOR - SURREY We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Estimator to join a widely recognised and increasingly growing company in the construction industry. The company are one of the market leaders in construction in the South East area with a proven track record throughout the UK. The Role will be based in Surrey and provide the estimating process to cover prospective tenders managed from the office. Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, the right candidate will ensure that an accurate and robust estimate is prepared for both new build and refurbishment projects. Working in a fast, dynamic and varied environment to enable the submission of consistently high quality tender submissions in accordance with our clients bid strategy & procedures. ROLE * To manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen * To identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process * To identify risks and opportunities * To lead the supply chain enquiry process * To produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team * To conduct their role in a way which is consistent with the company's sustainability objectives * To complete project take-offs to the required level of detail for all trades * To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan * Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic CANDIDATE * Must have a track record of ssuccessful delivery of tenders on a wide range of tenders * Must have an excellent knowledge of various construction methods * Must be competent with using Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project * Must have experience of using Conquest Estimating system or similar * Must be able to provide good attention to detail with the ability to work to challenging deadlines * Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision * HNC or degree qualified in a relevant subject SALARY * £50 TO £65k depending upon experience * Car / Car allowance plus health care and pension Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4351 Technical Assistant - Essex JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety and quality management systems so to provide outstanding technical support to both internal and external customers. As the company's technical assistant you will work closely with specifications, HACCP, suppliers and day to day technical duties. As well as dealing with issues for the Technical Manager when they are unavailable ROLE * Maintaining supplier approval and monitoring system * Liaising with suppliers to ensure raw material specifications are kept up to date * Sitting on the HACCP team and assisting in maintaining the food safety management system * Carry out internal GMP audits * Raising non conformities with suppliers and communicating responses to appropriate parties * Assisting the technical manager in investigating complaints and responding to customers * Preparing and submitting food samples for microbiological analysis. * Assisting the Technical Manager in preparing for customer and certification body audits * Carrying out trending activities on non conformances and lab samples * Deputising in the absence of the Technical Manager * Day to day technical and administration duties SKILLS * Good eye for detail * Able to meet deadlines * Orderly * Conscientious * Reliable * Good communicator * Able to work well in a team CANDIDATE * HND or Food Science Degree and some experience within a food production environment or 3 years experience within a similar technical role * Good HACCP understanding * Understanding of BRC or other food safety standards * Experience with auditing is desirable but not a necessity Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4350 Electrical Estimator Markets leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor in the Northamptonshire region are looking to recruit an Intermediate / Electrical Estimator to be based in their office in Northamptonshire. This is a well established company and has been building long term sustainable relationships with Clients and Supply Chain in all dealings. They have diverse experience and a track record of delivering demanding mechanical and electrical projects within the education, health, commercial, leisure, industrial, and heritage sectors. As an Electrically biased Building Services professional, you will have a proven track record of electrical estimating on major projects typically over £2m and ideally up to £5m. Project experience within the education, health and commercial sectors would be preferable. The role is open to anyone from an intermediate level and the package will reflect this but must have experience of estimating large projects. As the Intermediate / Electrical Estimator you will report directly to the Estimating Manager. You will need to have a thorough knowledge of the industry and be able to meet tight deadlines with the use of computer aided systems. ROLE * Ensure tenders are prepared to a high standard. * Obtain competitive and accurate quotations from electrical specialists. * Liaising with other members of the estimating team and contracts managers. * Carry out estimates using electronic packages. * Develop working relationships with design consultants, main contractors and clients to establish communication paths in order to clarify design assumptions during the tender process and establish any other business opportunities. CANDIDATE * Experience within in similar position as Electrical Estimator. * Electrical qualifications. * Strong negotiation skills. * Confident communicator. SALARY 33 - 38K Plus car / Car Allowance and generous benefits package Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4349 Project Manager - Rail / LUL Working on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines delivering packages of CAPEX works within both mechanical and electrical disciplines ensuring that works are completed within budget and time constraints whilst maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. There is a large degree of client interaction required and therefore candidate must be presentable with good communication skills Principle Accountabilities: - Compile and maintain programme of works - Ensure the team work are furnished with the appropriate health & safety documentation - Adherence to CDM regulations - Preparation of reports - Compilation and submission of all handover documentation - Comply with London Underground and other applicable working standards - Ensure adherence to QUENSH. Qualifications and Experience: * Previous experience within a similar role. * London Underground Entry Permit is required * FM knowledge is preferred but not required. * IOSH Working Safely * Knowledge of CDM Regs * Knowledge of MS Project * A good level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills is required * Competencies required to carry out the role * London Underground Entry Permit * Ability to sustain effective relationships * Ability to plan and organise * Communication skills * Reliability * Responsibility * Resilience * Strategic Awareness * Valid full driving licence * Drive and Determination Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4348 SITE MANAGER - SOUTHAMPTON Our client is a well established main contractor. Due to winning a number of major contracts they are currently looking for experienced site managers to work on a number of Education, Health and Commercial contracts in Southampton, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Bournemouth. This role is to start at the end of February. Main purpose of role As site manager you will coordinate and manage the activities of all site personnel and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures. Lead and motivate the team and liaise effectively with customers. ROLE * Manage the site and ensure adherence to all policies, procedures and standards using specified drawings and instructions, within budget and on programme in support of our Perfect Delivery philosophy * Supervise all direct labour as necessary and coordinate the activities of trades and subcontractors involved on the site so that all operations are performed efficiently and in accordance with the construction programme and the quality and cost standards required by our client. * Ensure that all work is kept on programme and that all details as specified in the drawings and instructions are adhered to * Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times in accordance with laid down company procedures and legislation CANDIDATE * Minimum HNC/HND in Construction or equivalent * Appropriate CSCS card and SMSTS * CITB 5 day (preferable) * Substantial relevant site experience in Education, Health and Commercial contracts. * Strong leadership skills with ability to identify and notify development areas within team * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and communicate with people at all levels * Able to quickly build strong working relationships with people at all levels REMUNARATION We shall be looking for experienced site managers on either contract or permanent. Salary and package is negotiable depending upon experience. Contract length is 12 months. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4railjobs.com/view.php?job_id=4347 Quantity Surveyor - Rail / LUL Our client is a well established London based rail contractor working on civil engineering projects in the Rail and Underground sectors.. ROLE * Valuations * Client Liaison * Management of sub contractor documentation * Reporting * Control all commercial aspects of allocated projects CANDIDATE * Must have Quantity Surveying experience in a construction / civils environment * Ideally with LUL / Network Rail experience. * Experience of working on project values ranging from £500k up to £5m. * Must be degree educated to degree level * Excellent communication skills with site staff and clients * Intermediate skill level in Word, Excel and Outlook * Able to work to tight deadlines * Able to work effectively in a team BENEFITS * Salary 35 - 40K per annum * 28 Days Holiday Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000