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Recruitment Manager

Company: Talascend International Job Title: Recruitment Manager Locations: Warrington About Us – Big Picture Stuff: • Talascend are part of First Recruitment Group, an established global £100m turnover business with a 22-year track record in the industry. • 2018 was a strong period of growth for our business and the stage is set for us to capitalise on this during 2019. Adding to the capability of our permanent recruitment function is central to this aim. The Role: • The Recruitment Manager role will initially require a component of hands on recruitment whilst also managing a team of recruiters. The ability to lead from the front is key to been successful in this role. Key responsibilities include: Distribution & prioritisation of roles Hands on recruitment Client management and development Team Lead generation Motivation & Mentoring of the team System & Job Board search training We have a mixture of mature established clients whilst others require development. You will have access to a strong internal database and a range of external job boards to complement candidate searches. About You: • To ensure success in the role you will be a seasoned recruiter with a strong performance in recruitment and you will have led small teams of people previously and be able to demonstrate how you have motivated, mentored and improved performance of teams previously. • You will be fully conversant with both the contract and permanent recruitment life-cycle including role qualification, sector research, searching, qualifying candidates, CV processing and ‘everything in between’ to help ensure you that we identify the right candidate for our clients as quickly as we can. • You will be strong on the phone, adept with IT and have a good eye for detail. • You will enjoy the ‘thrill of the chase’ and approach your work with passion, energy and a strong drive to succeed and reap benefits both for the company and yourself. • You will be focussed, tenacious and resilient. • You will be no stranger to working towards targets. The Small Print: • The role is based at our UK HQ in Birchwood, Warrington. Road links and public transport provision to the site are good. • The salary is negotiable based upon your experience • We operate an attractive commission scheme and offer a range of benefits including healthcare, on-site gym, subsidised on-site café, and free on-site parking and staff socials during the year.

Testing and Commissioning Coordinator

There is a requirement for x3 Testing & Commissioning Co-ordinators to come onto the Crossrail project on a contract-basis (inside IR35). Each role is based at a different station. Role Brief: To support the Employer in providing Testing and Commissioning technical expertise centrally for the project. Also, to support the Employer in ensuring Tier 1 Contractors are cognisant of the Testing and Commissioning requirements of the works information and fulfil them in a manner that ensures full integration between contracts across the Central Operating Section. Role Specifics: Provide in-depth technical support to each individual project team in their preparations and during the Tier 1 contractors' testing & commissioning of MEP and systemwide equipment as well as support to their management of systemwide interfaces on the project. That support to the Tier 1 contractor for the management of interfaces will extend during Commissioning and for the input by each Tier 1 Contractor required to conducting dynamic testing across multiple contracts. In provision of the technical support, also support development of integrated Testing and Commissioning programmes that demonstrate the coordination of systems through the Central Operating Section in support of the overall programme for delivery. Reviewing Testing and Commissioning documentation produced by each of the individual Contractors for adequacy and for inputting advice on the interfacing and integrating requirements for each of the station and systemwide sub-system level test plans and associated documentation under review. Manage the Delivery Team requirements for their completion of their T&C progress reporting, via the periodically reported T&C Dashboard Collate progress made for Testing & Commissioning on the Contract - to be summarised in the periodically reported T&C Dashboard. Provide clarity and communication to the project delivery teams on the Testing and Commissioning Process Collaborate and co-operate with other entities involved in Testing & Commissioning (including Planning; the Chief Engineer's Group; Infrastructure Managers, Integration and Assurance). Support the Testing and Commissioning Certification Process by way of review, monitoring, and; if required; support for audit. Work with the Delivery Team and Field Engineering to ensure that suitable and sufficient evidence of Testing and Commissioning results are compiled and processed in support of the Handover strategy. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Target Zero principles. Co-operate with our client in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times Act as a role model for our clients vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with the Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put information or information systems at risk Main challenges of the job Supporting the Employer in relation to understanding and ensuring the coordination and integration of Testing and Commissioning activities to fulfil all defined requirements, including schedule, cost, and self-assured quality for assigned systems/assets. Influencing a matrix organisation at project level to deliver a successful and Integrated Testing & Commissioning strategy. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with all the key stakeholders in a large multi-tier infrastructure project. Essential Experience: Extensive Experience in managing mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems for Stations and Rail Systems, including the management of testing and commissioning. Extensive Experience in the design of building/station mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems, preferably within the rail environment. Knowledge of industry work processes for Testing and Commissioning building services. Knowledge of Water mist / Hydra mist systems / gas suppression systems. Understanding of interface management, including with systemwide contractors. Knowledge and understanding of working arrangements with joint ventures, alliances and consortiums. Preferably I.Eng or C.Eng. accredited within CIBSE &/or IET. Ability to effectively work within a matrix organization. Knowledge of cross functional work processes and interface knowledge, especially Project Controls, Quality management and the ability to manage the relationships/interfaces with management and functional groups. Understanding of Health & Safety requirements for Railway Infrastructure projects, including knowledge of the application of the CDM Regulations and the CSM-RA process for system risk management and control.

Rail: Testing & Commissioning Co-ordinator (Fire): London

There is a requirement for x4 Testing & Commissioning Co-ordinators (Fire) to come onto the Crossrail project on a contract-basis (inside IR35). Each role is based at a different station. Role Brief: To support the Employer in providing Testing and Commissioning (Fire) technical expertise centrally for the project. Also, to support the Employer in ensuring Tier 1 Contractors are cognisant of the Testing and Commissioning requirements of the works information and fulfil them in a manner that ensures full integration between contracts across the Central Operating Section. Provide in-depth technical support to each individual project team in their preparations and during the Tier 1 contractors' testing & commissioning of MEP and systemwide equipment as well as support to their management of systemwide interfaces on the project with focus on fire engineering. That support to the Tier 1 contractor for the management of interfaces will extend during Commissioning and for the input by each Tier 1 Contractor required to conducting dynamic testing across multiple contracts. In provision of the technical support, also support development of integrated Testing and Commissioning programmes that demonstrate the coordination of systems through the Central Operating Section in support of the overall programme for delivery. Reviewing Testing and Commissioning documentation produced by each of the individual Contractors for adequacy and for inputting advice on the interfacing and integrating requirements for each of the station and systemwide sub-system level test plans and associated documentation under review. Manage the Delivery Team requirements for their completion of their T&C progress reporting, via the periodically reported T&C Dashboard Collate progress made for Testing & Commissioning on the Contract - to be summarised in the periodically reported T&C Dashboard. Collaborate and co-operate with other CRL entities involved in Testing & Commissioning (including Planning; the Chief Engineer's Group; Infrastructure Managers, Integration and Assurance). Support the Testing and Commissioning Certification Process by way of review, monitoring, and; if required; support for audit. Work with the Delivery Team and Field Engineering to ensure that suitable and sufficient evidence of Testing and Commissioning results are compiled and processed in support of the Handover strategy. Skills & Experience Required: Extensive Experience in managing mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems for Stations and Rail Systems, including the management of testing and commissioning. Extensive Experience on fire alarm systems is essential. Extensive Experience in the design of building/station mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems, preferably within the rail environment. Knowledge of industry work processes for Testing and Commissioning building services. Knowledge of Water mist / Hydra mist systems / gas suppression systems. Understanding of interface management, including with systemwide contractors. Preferably I Eng or C.Eng. accredited within CIBSE &/or IET. Knowledge of cross functional work processes and interface knowledge, especially Project Controls, Quality management and the ability to manage the relationships/interfaces with management and functional groups. Understanding of Health & Safety requirements for Railway Infrastructure projects, including knowledge of the application of the CDM Regulations and the CSM-RA process for system risk management and control.

Junior planning engineer

Junior planning engineer Client has been awarded a delivery partner contract to manage London City Airport's development plan. The work includes expanding existing terminal facilities and creating new airfield infrastructure for increased flight movements and a 50 percent increase in passenger numbers by 2025. The new facilities will provide for future growth in passenger numbers while maintaining service to current passengers. The upgrade will help future-proof the airport and accommodate the next generation of aircraft. The London City Airport project is currently seeking junior planning engineer. Key responsibilities include: Reviews design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete. Performs and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. Reviews the representation of project scope in schedules. Establishes the conceptual scope of schedule studies. Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between the projects. Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies. Establishes productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction. Reviews labor estimates for reasonableness. Establishes milestones for the total project or major portions of the project. Reviews project work activities to ensure support of project milestones. Coordinates the timely, systematic, and complete acquisition of scope definition and related data. Reviews the performing organization's and unit's work logics and determines whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule. Plans, coordinates, and establishes the level of quantification appropriate to the objectives of the effort and to the level of scope definition for each discipline or specialty and designates reference job(s) for source data and/or reconciliations of quantities. Reviews completeness and reasonableness of quantities. Reviews and evaluates schedule durations for all disciplines' activities relative to the support of project milestones. Supervises/directs the calculation of durations and other considerations affecting activity durations. Provides full understanding of D.1.22 obligations and ensures the Contractor`s compatibility by timely communicating and reviewing the documents. Plans, organizes, and supervises schedule resource loading and leveling. Coordinates development of all bulk commodity release and installation curves. Integrates appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determines quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy. Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines. Identifies schedule restraints and their effects on the total project schedule. Works with all departments to ensure an understanding of the total project schedule needs. Responsible for total integration of schedule activities. Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdiscipline or group restraints and interfaces. Supports development of scheduling standards and procedures. Compiles, summarizes, updates, and maintains historical schedule data. Monitors and reports the critical path and schedule performance of the total project. Performs project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision. Coordinates information input into specific studies. Responsible for integration of activities and total work scope identification. Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. Supervises/directs project schedule staffing and quantity reporting. Responsible for preparing and presenting the Schedule Impact Report. Responsible for the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans. Responsible for preparing what-if analysis when required and provide summary assessment report with advice on the path forward. Job Knowledge and Qualifications Exposure in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Skilled in oral and written communication. Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications. Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications currently used in the company (Primavera and Microsoft Office Applications). Basic to Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by the company. Experience in infrastructure works such as piling, utilities construction and FitOut Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Salary negotiable

Junior planning engineer

Junior planning engineer Client has been awarded a delivery partner contract to manage London City Airport's development plan. The work includes expanding existing terminal facilities and creating new airfield infrastructure for increased flight movements and a 50 percent increase in passenger numbers by 2025. The new facilities will provide for future growth in passenger numbers while maintaining service to current passengers. The upgrade will help future-proof the airport and accommodate the next generation of aircraft. The London City Airport project is currently seeking junior planning engineer. Key responsibilities include: Reviews design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete. Performs and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. Reviews the representation of project scope in schedules. Establishes the conceptual scope of schedule studies. Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between the projects. Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies. Establishes productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction. Reviews labor estimates for reasonableness. Establishes milestones for the total project or major portions of the project. Reviews project work activities to ensure support of project milestones. Coordinates the timely, systematic, and complete acquisition of scope definition and related data. Reviews the performing organization's and unit's work logics and determines whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule. Plans, coordinates, and establishes the level of quantification appropriate to the objectives of the effort and to the level of scope definition for each discipline or specialty and designates reference job(s) for source data and/or reconciliations of quantities. Reviews completeness and reasonableness of quantities. Reviews and evaluates schedule durations for all disciplines' activities relative to the support of project milestones. Supervises/directs the calculation of durations and other considerations affecting activity durations. Provides full understanding of D.1.22 obligations and ensures the Contractor`s compatibility by timely communicating and reviewing the documents. Plans, organizes, and supervises schedule resource loading and leveling. Coordinates development of all bulk commodity release and installation curves. Integrates appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determines quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy. Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines. Identifies schedule restraints and their effects on the total project schedule. Works with all departments to ensure an understanding of the total project schedule needs. Responsible for total integration of schedule activities. Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdiscipline or group restraints and interfaces. Supports development of scheduling standards and procedures. Compiles, summarizes, updates, and maintains historical schedule data. Monitors and reports the critical path and schedule performance of the total project. Performs project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision. Coordinates information input into specific studies. Responsible for integration of activities and total work scope identification. Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. Supervises/directs project schedule staffing and quantity reporting. Responsible for preparing and presenting the Schedule Impact Report. Responsible for the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans. Responsible for preparing what-if analysis when required and provide summary assessment report with advice on the path forward. Job Knowledge and Qualifications Exposure in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Skilled in oral and written communication. Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications. Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications currently used in the company (Primavera and Microsoft Office Applications). Basic to Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by the company. Experience in infrastructure works such as piling, utilities construction and FitOut Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Salary negotiable

Rail - Head of External Relations

Purpose of the Job Lead the External Affairs team and deliver the external communications strategy for our client. Principal Accountabilities Lead the Media (including Digital), Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement (including Community Relations) teams. Provide strategic communications advice to the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Chief Executive, Executive and other Directors in order to protect and enhance our reputation. Deliver a coherent external affairs strategy to rebuild stakeholder trust and restore the project's reputation Lead on all aspects of external reputation management for the project, including our crisis communications strategy. Ensure alignment with our client's internal communications activity and strategy. Report delivery of the strategy to the Executive Group and Board as appropriate. Manage the budget for the External Affairs team. Lead the liaison between the project and its Sponsors, DfT and Transport for London on matters relating to communications and reputation management - as well as other key partner organisations, such as Network Rail, contractors, Corporation of London and others. Ensure relationships with key political stakeholders - e.g. including the Secretary of State for Transport, Mayor's Office, Number 10, HM Treasury, APPG, Transport Select Committee, route MPs and the London Assembly are maintained and strengthened. Provide specialist advice and guidance to staff at all levels on all aspects of external communications activity with an emphasis on sharing best practice. Control the management of the corporate identify and application of our brand. Chair a Communications Steering Group and attend the TfL-run Elizabeth line Communications Board; attend other Sponsor related working groups, committees etc. as appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Target Zero principles. Co-operate in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times. Act as a role model for our client's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with our Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too. Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues. Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put our client's information or information systems at risk. Main challenges of the job Understanding and handling the competing, and sometimes conflict needs of multiple stakeholders. Understanding and adeptly dealing with commercial and politically sensitive issues. Leading on strategic communications in a large complex project environment. Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external) The Head of External Relations will ensure the development and implementation of external communications messages are consistently applied across the organisation. The Head of External Relations has responsibility for the department's budget. The Head of External Relations has responsibility for recruitment and staffing matters within the team and liaison with HR. Chairman, Chief Executive, Chief of Staff, Executive Group and other Directors. Transport for London - Customers, communication and technology department. Department for Transport - DfT press office and DfT dedicated team Mayor of London's office / Greater London Authority Our partners (e.g. Network Rail, Corporation of London, Canary Wharf Group) Person Specification Extensive and high-level communications and external relations experience. Good working knowledge and experience of public relations including media relations and new media. Experience of strategic communications issues and providing communications advice at Chairman and Chief Executive level. Highly-developed interpersonal, communications and negotiating skills. Ability to build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with high profile and key stakeholders including elected representatives. Strong strategic and people management skills including ability to establish individual and departmental priorities, objectives and targets and motivate others to achieve. Experience of leading and managing change in a complex organisational and political context. Ability to handle complex political and public relations issues, including crisis management. Highly developed awareness of political issues and sensitivities concerning the project. Ability to explain and promote the project and its objectives to a wide-ranging audience including stakeholders and elected representatives. Knowledge of rail and transport industry an advantage.

Interface Manager

Purpose of the Job To enable the principle contractor to deliver works required to support the principle contractors works during rail construction windows. This includes works within the rail environment as well as works that could affect rail systems. Principal Accountabilities Ensuring excellent level of health and safety performance through taking care of own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the delivery of this role. Monitoring and supporting the contractor compliance with health, safety and environmental, escalating issues and seeking intervention where required. Overseeing and enabling the planning and execution of works during rail construction windows, including building, MEP, testing & commissioning and handover activities. Participating in the development and interrogation of the principle contractor plans for works during rail construction windows, ensuring that works are meticulously planned and that pre-construction approvals are in place before commencing the works. Working with the principle contractor to ensure that resources and materials are planned and effectively deployed during rail construction windows. Monitoring and driving performance during rail construction windows. Liaising with the principle contractor to identify opportunities and areas of improvement. Ensuring effectiveness of and being engaged in obtaining access at the start of rail construction windows. Ensuring effectiveness of and being engaged in handbacks at the end of rail construction windows. Maintaining effective communication between the principle contractor and interfacing systemwide contractors. Checking principle contractor shift reports, ensuring that report quality is maintained. Review of safe systems of work documentation, monitoring of compliance and seeking intervention where required. Keeping the Site Manager informed of site progress, performance, issues and areas of improvement. Scrutinising productivity against forecasts, providing reports as required and working with the principle contractor to improve performance. Working with the principle contractor, interfacing systemwide contractors and members of the engineering teams to resolve design and quality issues. Working with the principle contractor, interfacing systemwide contractors and members of the engineering teams to drive the testing and commissioning programme. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Target Zero principles. Co-operate with in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times Act as a role model for vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put information or information systems at risk Main challenges of the job Establishing effective relationships with the principle contractor and interfacing systemwide contractor teams. Working with the principle contractor and interfacing systemwide contractors to drive and track the progress of the works against programme. Ensuring that works are meticulously planned and executed according to these plans during rail construction windows. Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external) Reports to the Site Manager. Works with other members of the Construction Team and Field Assurance Engineers. Collaborates closely with principle contractor representatives. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with systemwide contractor teams. Person Specification Experience of managing the building, MEP, testing and commissioning of major infrastructure projects of comparable complexity and value. Experience planning and executing works during rail construction windows. Excellent communication and team-working skills. An ability to identify priorities; the drive to get things done; and the personality to work effectively at all levels. Relevant project management / engineering / construction experience to support effective management of interface issues. Knowledge of the NEC3 form of contract and of CDM regulations.

Rail - Technical Assurance Integration Engineer - East London

There is a requirement for a Technical Assurance Integration Engineer on the Crossrail project for at least a year on a contract-basis in East London. Role Brief: To provide support to the Head of Technical Assurance to confirm that the Crossrail Programme demonstrates appropriate levels of Technical Assurance to its Sponsors, future Operators and appropriate regulatory authorities. Assisting the Head of Technical Assurance in ensuring that the Assurance processes and controls that have been established are maintained, co-ordinated and communicated to the required levels of quality, efficiency and robustness Collecting and collating assurance evidence from Crossrail's designers and contractors through meetings, trackers, and comment close out sheets to support Crossrail's Technical Assurance. In order to support the close out of the Design Review process, manage the Final Design Overview (FDO) Evidence Lists of key assurance documents, tracking and monitoring progress and working with the Assurance team, CEG and project teams to deliver the associated requirements. To work closely with CEG and Delivery to close out the remaining FDO issues and to complete and gain Acceptance from the Infrastructure Manager of the Systemwide Final Design Overview Report. To develop and agree with the IMs the list of key assurance deliverables required for the Handover of the Systemwide assets and to develop the process and template for the associated Systemwide handover report (Element and Completion Handover Report). In addition to the ECHR, develop templates for assurance reports as required to support the opening strategy for the Railway. Through interpretation of data advise CEG on the status of Assurance for engineering approvals. Skills & Experience Required: Knowledge of Technical Assurance, ideally on UK railway infrastructure Knowledge of Systems Engineering and its implementation on a large railway infrastructure project Knowledge of routewide systems and their associated assurance requirements on a large infrastructure project Understanding of the Railway Industry and in particular NR's and LUL's Assurance processes Experience of and successful track record in a similar role on a major rail or infrastructure project

Infrastructure Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer - Heathrow Airport Project Delivery Partner role based at the Client offices in West London. Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the project. Provides engineering assistance to superintendents, directs assigned personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and quality and assures results meet design requirements. Responsible for the activities of assigned construction engineers, such as the application of drawings, specifications, and subcontracts. Directs preparation of quantity listings of field purchased material and equipment. Initiates requisitions for field purchases. Supervises preparation of construction drawings and schedules. Supervises design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans. Assists subordinate construction engineers and superintendents in:Interpreting design drawings. Monitoring equipment installation and planning for delivery of construction materials and equipment. Assuring that proper warehousing and storage exists to ensure environmental protection. Reviews specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals and technical data. Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure contract remains up to date in areas such as drawings, specifications, cost and schedule. Coordinates with the Field Construction Manager on activities affecting the contract administration operation. Coordinates with engineering design on constructability issues. Supervises subcontractor work efforts and administers routine subcontract changes and interfaces with client personnel. May represent the company in contractual discussions and negotiations. Reviews and/or supervises, as assigned, the preparation of construction estimates, cost engineering studies, schedules and budgets. Analyzes assigned construction activities to determine the scope, time and resource requirements. Ensures that vendors' bids for material and equipment are in conformance to specifications. Coordinates the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite. Reviews project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.

Construction Coordinator - Gatwick 6 Months

Construction Coordinator required at Gatwick for 6 months on extension of existing airport pier facilities, passenger gate lounges/services, creation of additional aircraft stands, taxiway/pavement interfaces and supporting utility provisions Performs construction engineering assignments of a varied nature requiring a full working knowledge of construction engineering practices. Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors. May have responsibility to provide direction to less experienced construction engineers, or construction office technical or clerical personnel. May specialise in a single field or area or assume a lead role in a specific segment of a construction project. The Genesis project involves the extension of existing airport pier facilities, passenger gate lounges/services, creation of additional aircraft stands, taxiway/pavement interfaces and supporting utility provisions, and candidate should have experience of similar scope. Candidate is expected to operate in a seconded capacity in a mixed clients / Gatwick Airport / Consultants blended team. The project has multiple progressive stages which the candidate will be heavily involved in a leadership role: Constructability input to the design development of various elements of the work including conceptual input to 3d and 4d construction planning Technical and procedural input to the overall Construction Execution Plan and Contract Packaging Plan Design Development (Approx. now to 2023) Constructability input to the design efforts including coordination with designers from a temporary works, phasing or work delivery method perspective Input to the development of the BIM model to enable value to be derived from automation during the construction stage Input to the Procurement Strategy including required-on-site date extraction from the schedule, and procedural compliance planning Staging and temporary works detailed planning including concrete and asphalt batch plants operations, concrete waste recovery and crushing operations, stockpile management and logistics Coordination of lessons learned from related projects Input to tender formation for temporary works, automation, construction procedures and quality assurance and ES&H Procurement (approx. 2020 to 2025) Input to the formation stage of the tender and Bid Evaluate Award cycle including technical and ES&H evaluation and recommendation Coordination of technical queries during procurement stage Enabling and Main Works (Approx 2021 to 2018) Procedural, assurance and temporary works support to mobilization(s) of various contractors and work sites including CDM compliance and ES&H readiness assessments Coordination of technical queries from contractors Compliance monitoring of the contractors against restrictions imposed during the consultation stage, and coordinate contractors' recovery efforts if required Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications. Coordination of quality records and planning for the handover stage; supporting the orderly ramp down and demobilization of contractors; generation of lessons learned for subsequent works Handover and demobilization stage (approx. 2024 to 2028) Technical and assurance support to the contractors' efforts in obtaining completion certificates and enabling taking over activities by Gatwick Airport and the Project Manager Coordination of contractor and others' punch lists and defects identification and work-off Support the orderly ramp down of contractors' work sites and facilities in assigned area Knowledge of technical engineering discipline, contracts administration and/or cost and scheduling relating to the construction of heavy industrial projects. Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current clients Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards. Awareness of environmental compliance laws and requirements. Knowledge and experience of the UK's CDM Regulations 2015, knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the clients Core Processes. Familiarity with current industry quality standards. Knowledge of the Six Sigma program tools and methodologies. This knowledge is normally acquired through: A recognized Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline coupled with work experience leading to a basic understanding of the technical knowledge described above, OR, A recognized Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, OR Specialized courses in construction management, contract law or mathematics and work experience leading to a basic understanding of the technical knowledge described above.

Rail - Requirements Engineer - London

There is an available position on the Crossrail project as a Requirements Engineer on a contract-basis for at least a year based in East London. Role Brief: To implement the Requirements Management activities and, Verification and Validation processes across the Crossrail Programme at various stages of the Program Assurance/Integration Implement compliance checking process and provide inputs to the design verification and validation activities and Crossrail Integration Processes. Focused on Rail System disciplines i.e. Signalling, Communication & Control and Station Systems including MEP Systems, responsible for validation of applicable Programme Requirements through traceability analysis of the performance specifications, design specifications and testing activities. Ensure all Design & Build contractors are engaged with Crossrail Requirements Management and V&V processes. Allocate requirements and agree with PM/PEs/PFEs allocation of the requirements to the contracts and work packages. Capable of representing Crossrail Requirements team in technical review processes to provide V & V inputs. Capable of producing technical reports and compliance statements to meet the Crossrail Handover Requirements. Skills & Experience Required: Experience of using the IBM DOORS Requirements Management Tool and basic capability to configure tool for compliance management and access control features. Proficiency in DXL and ComplyPro configuration will be an added advantage. Have a Systems Engineering background in a large multi-disciplined Rail System project environment. Knowledge of Requirements Management as applied to major railway infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects. Understanding of relevant standards and tools used in the Systems engineering / requirements management arena with the aptitude to develop skills further. System engineering Lifecycles - awareness of different lifecycles and experience of the implementation of lifecycle approaches to real projects. Experience of Requirements Management within context of providing evidence for V&V, compliance and acceptance. Ability to interface with railway domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner. Maintenance of Continuing Professional Development to keep abreast of skills and knowledge in his/her professional discipline. Professional qualification in engineering or an associated discipline.

Rail - Supervisors Representative - Multiple locations

Purpose of the Job Responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of construction, testing and commissioning activities within area of responsibility, supported by Field Engineers for each contract, geographic location and/or for system. Principal Accountabilities Has delegated duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor under NEC3 ECC, where agreed. Reviewing and accepting Systemwide contractor technical submittals, (including method statements and work package plans where obligated by third party agreements only). Coordinating support for input to this activity from Field Engineering, HSE, Quality Manager, Construction Manager and Railway Systems, as appropriate. Ensuring that the Contractor has processes and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the Works Information. Ensuring the contractor has the latest approved versions of all technical documents. Leading the Field Engineering input to the RFI / NCR / FCD process, and where required coordinating input from the Railway Systems discipline specialists. Providing input into engineering solutions/ field sketches/ specifications to resolve site-based queries, with support from Field Engineers, and elevating issues to the Project Field Engineering Manager, Systemwide and/ or the Railway Systems. Keeping the Project Manager, Construction Manager and Project Field Engineering Manager Systemwide informed of technical issues on site. Monitoring the contractor's compliance with Environmental, Safety & Health requirements, escalating issues and seeking intervention where required. Monitoring and supporting the contractor in ensuring that proper processes are identified and implemented to achieve contractual quality compliance with the Works Information. Providing input to the review and acceptance of the sub-contractors' and suppliers' Quality Plan. Reviewing and accepting installation and test Certificates. Reviews and accepts Contractors Red Line drawings and As Built drawings. Reviewing the Contractor's Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), compiling comments, validating the required witness and review points, based on the respective technical and quality specification of the contract, and applicable code requirements. Providing technical direction to the Field Engineers for inspections and tests. Monitoring the contractor's compliance with their ITPs and partakes in some witness and review points. Managing the NCR and snag list process at contract level. Evaluating conformances and assessing contractor recommended dispositions. Providing input to the Contract Administrator on costs to be disallowed related to quality issues and NCRs. Discharging designated duties under the CDM Regulations 2007, complying with the management arrangements for CDM within the designated area of responsibility. Main Challenges of the Job Responsible for putting in place systems and procedures that will ensure railway engineering works are delivered in accordance with the Technical Assurance Plan, and Systems Integration Management Plans. Manage works that have complex interfaces between sub-systems, and with the civil station and Systemwide contracts, which require effective interface management during implementation, testing and commissioning phases. To support compliant handover of the completed works to both railway infrastructure operators. To ensure contractor compliance with safe methods of railway working, throughout the project execution phases. To ensure the internal interfaces between contractors and the external relationships with Network Rail, London Underground and other project partners is managed in such a way as to ensure timely and safe completion of the programme. To ensure the Contractor complies with their own quality systems. To work with the Project Manager and Project Construction Manager to build effective working relationships at the appropriate level within the contractor's team. Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External) Reports to the Project Manager Reports functionally to the Project Field Engineering Manager Systemwide and the Field Engineering Manager Delivery. Reports functionally to the respective Supervisor (Head of Quality) with respect to Supervisor duties under the NEC3. Supervises Field Engineers and project administration staff on the project. Works closely with construction management and site management staff, area quality representatives, railway systems team, engineering manager and Chief Engineer's Group and document controllers. Person Specification Degree in engineering, or equivalent experience. Relevant experience on a large-scale infrastructure project. Experience of managing the construction of significant value packages of work on comparable railway systems engineering project works. Significant knowledge and experience of construction quality systems and processes. Knowledge of project controls processes. Significant knowledge and experience of site-based ES&H processes and procedures/regulations. Experience of supervising and administering subcontractors. Ideally, experience in a senior role delivering a Platform Screen Doors project including the review of design, construction and test. Experience in a senior role delivering a Railway Systems project including the review of design, construction and test. Significant experience in the railway industry in a Railway Systems environment