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Job Results
- Location:
- UK: Glasgow & Scottish Central Belt
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 18 May 2012
Our client a leading engineering consultancy requires an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team in their Glasgow office.
The ideal candidate should meet most of the following criteria:
Be educated to a minimum of HNC level in Electrical Engineer or similar discipline
Have between 3 and 20 years Electrical Design Experience
Consultancy based experience preferred
Be fully IT literate with proficiency in Autocad and other relevant software packages
Key responsibilities include:
Production of accurate and timely design drawings
All relevant calculations
Attending all relevant meetings
In return for the above the successful individual will benefit from a highly competitive basic salary of £25k - £35k plus benefits.
To fond out more please call Keith Robertson.
PLC Controls Engineer - Airport projects - Contract or Staff
- Location:
- UK
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 17 May 2012
PLC Controls Engineer - Airport projects - Contract or Staff
Our client based in Leicestershire is currently recruiting for a PLC Controls Engineer on a contract or staff basis.
Duties will include;
Development and maintenance of PLC software for plant control.
Ability to follow design quality procedures in an auditable manner.
Electrical engineering for power distribution and control
Liaison with the CAD Designers
Generation of specifications at all levels
Programming in high level languages
Interfacing of control systems
Liaison at all levels with customers and other project partners.
Testing and commissioning at the customers` site and sub-contractors
Engineering Team leadership
Cost control and reporting
Project Engineering of smaller to moderate sized projects
Contribute to the generation of the overall and detailed project programme, including considerations for phased implementation and handover
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Be qualified to at least HNC level in an appropriate subject and with a minimum of three years relevant experience.
Have a good knowledge and understanding of PLC software for plant control and experience of producing software for Schneider (Modicon) and/or Siemens S7 PLCs.
Have a good knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering for medium and low voltage power distribution, instrumentation and related cabling, panel design for motor starters and PLC systems etc.
Be capable of demonstrating a structured approach to justifying key engineering decisions.
Be able to work under own initiative, be well motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to communicate with other engineering disciplines within the design/project team. Engineers will be required to interface with the client and other project partners at all levels.
Have good personal planning, organisational and analytical skills.
Be capable of working to challenging programme and budgetary constraints.
Good personal planning and organisational skills.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
A good degree in electrical/electronic engineering together with chartered status or the potential to acquire chartered status
A knowledge of any of the following;
Other brands of PLC including Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)
FactoryLink and InTouch SCADA packages
A working knowledge of AutoCad.
Experience of working to quality assurance systems certified to ISO9001.
Experience of complex baggage handling system designs
- Location:
- UK: North West, Cumbria & Yorkshire
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 17 May 2012
Senior Estimator- Construction- North West- Permanent
Our client is a UK construction, infrastructure and design business with a network of local offices. The company works for private and public sector customers on projects valued to over £500 million.
Their North West Construction business unit operates from three strategically placed offices (Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool) and specialises in major projects and special works, ranging in value from £150k to £100m, for a diverse range of public and private sector work, majoring in the Health, Leisure, Industrial, Commercial, Manufacturing and Retail sectors.
Main purpose of role:
As Senior Estimator you will support the pre construction team for preparing single stage tenders to secure projects, in particular competitive design and build tenders for both new build and refurbishment projects including liaising with planners, design managers and preconstruction managers to deliver innovative solution.
Main responsibilities of the role:
Support the bid team to achieve deadlines
Obtain the most competitive quotes by understanding current market trends
Identify and report on risk and opportunity / scope
Produce accurate net estimates in accordance with company standards to win work
Skills and experience required:
HNC or equivalent in a commercially related subject
Proven track record of working on projects valuing £5million - £20million in design and build with a main contractor
Extensive experienced in single stage estimating
Confident with MS Office and experienced in creating Excel reports
Knowledge and experience of cost planning
An understanding of construction technology and innovative techniques
Ability to multi task, and meet tight deadlines without compromising on safety and quality
Strong understanding of all commercial aspects of tendering
Highly self motivated and driven
Flexible and positive approach
Able to constructively challenge colleagues
Please contact Marnie Blair at NES Global Talent on 0161-942-4007 if you are interested in applying for this position - or send your CV through.
Civil Engineer- Contract- York
- Location:
- UK: North West, Cumbria & Yorkshire
- Type:
- Contract
- Posted:
- 15 May 2012
Civil Design Engineer- York- Contract
Our client is looking to recuit a civil design engineer on a contract basis to work on a variety of rail and infrastructure design projects.
Principal Accountabilities:
Outline and detailed design of large multi-disciplinary projects
Checking of detailed designs and drawings
Undertake the duties of designer as highlighted in CDM legislation
Act as lead engineer on projects as directed
Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, and others, affected by the operations
Knowledge:
Good knowledge and experience of civil engineering design and detailing
Ideally a Good civil engineering degree 2:2 or above (or equivalent)
Detailed knowledge of civil design principles and standards
Detailed knowledge of construction principles and standards- be working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer
Carry out role of LE with responsibilities for delivery of project(s) to the required quality, to programme and within agreed fees.
Have good working knowledge of Network Rail procedures and standards
Good understanding of safety standards and CDM requirements
Awareness of contract conditions and the importance of contracts in project delivery
Good commercial awareness including programming and delivery to budgets/timescales
Proficient at computer aided design
If you are interested in this position please contact Marnie Blair at NES Global Talent on 0161-942-4007 or email your CV through.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER
- Location:
- Asia: Hong Kong
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 15 May 2012
- Degree holder in Architecture, M&E, Civil & Structural Engineering or related disciplines
- Membership of relevant professional institutions required
- Minimum 15 years` postgraduate experience in property projects, preferably with developers or major consultants
- Relevant experience in PRC required
- Candidates with less experience will be considered as Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
- Location:
- Asia: Hong Kong
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 15 May 2012
- Degree holder preferably in related disciplines
- Minimum 15 years` practical experience in construction management gained from main contractors
- Responsible for the construction of the company`s sizable composite building development projects in PRC
- To be stationed in PRC
- Location:
- Asia: Hong Kong
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 15 May 2012
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Degree holder in Architecture
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Membership of relevant professional institutions required
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Minimum 5 years` postgraduate experience in property projects, preferably with developers or major consultants
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Conversant with planning, design, project management and building regulations in PRC
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Proficiency in using AutoCAD
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Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
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Travelling to PRC required
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Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Architect
- Location:
- Asia: Hong Kong
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 15 May 2012
- Degree or Diploma holder in M&E Engineering or related disciplines
- Membership of relevant professional institutions preferred
- Minimum 8 years` experience of which PRC experience required
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
- Travelling to PRC required
- Candidates with less experience will be considered as Project Engineer
Civil Engineer- Water- Permanent- South Manchester
- Location:
- UK: North West, Cumbria & Yorkshire
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 14 May 2012
Civil Engineer- Water industry- Permanent- South Manchester
Our client is a multi-disciplined engineering design consultancy, covering the water, chemical, rail, building, power and nuclear industries. With offices throughout the UK they can offer the full range of design services, from conceptual or feasibility studies and cost estimates, right through to fully detailed design and management contracts.
They are currently looking to recruit a civil engineer to work on a framework agreement with a client in the water industry.
This position will be on a permanent basis and based in their office in South Manchester.
Candidates should have experience of sewer adoption schemes, highways reinstatements, sewerage and pipelines.
If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Marnie Blair at NES on 0161-942-4007 or email apply-301190496-1074@at.idibu.com
- Location:
- Asia: Hong Kong
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 14 May 2012
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will take the responsibility of implementing all elements of Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (``EHSQ``) management system in entire business operations especially the engineering activities on construction sites. The primary responsibilities include:
-To assist Head of Division to manage and supervise all EHSQ issues of the division.
-To monitor the implementation of EHSQ management system.
-To review and ensure compliance with local EHS regulations and corporate requirements.
-To provide technical support, professional advice and guidance to management.
-To establish and reviews standards, procedures and deliver training programs.
-To conduct risk assessment on working activities for division.
-To conduct inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures.
-To investigate accidents, determine root causes and identify controls.
-To assist F&IU and ISO audits.
-To perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
Individuals who meet the following requirements or possess the equivalent combination of competence and experience are invited to apply:
-Higher diploma or above in Health and Safety/ Engineering or related disciplines.
-Registered Safety Officer with at least 3 years post-registered experience.
-Registered Safety Auditor is an advantage.
-Completion of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Training is an advantage.
-Experience in promoting and implementing EHS management system in a building technologies engineering/ servicing company or building contractor.
-Good interpersonal and communication skills and work proactively.
-Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
-Willing to work overtime and under pressure.
-Proficient in PC skill including MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.