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Lanesra Technical Recruitment

Contact Jonathon Skinner
Telephone 01344 844022
Email jskinner@lanesra.co.uk
Website http://www.lanesra.co.uk/
Address 3 The Parade , Virginia Water , Surrey , GU25 4EH
Description
Lanesra Technical Recruitment is a leading engineering recruitment consultancy with a particular emphasis on process related industries, including water, sewage, environmental, petrochem, oil and gas, power, nuclear and energy from waste.

Lanesra was formed in September 1999 following the management buyout of the technical recruitment division of Lorien Plc, with all existing clients, contractors, candidates and staff transferring to the new business.

Our consultants have accumulated over 30 years experience between them in technical recruitment. This experience can be put to use to secure you a new challenging and rewarding post, or to locate the right person for the job in your company.

Lanesra and all it's consultants and managers are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which ensures that we provide a professional and accountable service to Candidates and Clients alike.

Through our industry experience and attention to detail we offer a complete recruitment and resourcing solution across the whole of the UK and internationally.

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Job Title Project Manager - Water
Salary/rate £33000 - £38500/annum Excellent Benefits
Location Dunfermline, Fife
Job Number 107744827
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Project Manager – Water

Salary: £33,000 - £38,500pa

Location: Dunfermline, Scotland

Our client is a leading provider of comprehensive water and wastewater services to municipal and industrial customers and is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to work on their Scottish Water projects.

The post will be based in Dunfermline and will cover multiple sites across Scotland, so a flexible approach is essential.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification, ideally a degree, with five years’ experience of the water industry, two of which should be in Project Management.

The majority of the projects will be wastewater treatment works and pumping stations.
The purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of the projects.
Maintain commercial control while ensuring designs are fit for purpose, and ensuring that Client expectations are managed and exceeded.

Deliver all projects safely, on time and within budget
Liaise closely with the client and attend regular meetings
Provide programme, planning and reporting outputs
Verify the design and buildability of each proposal
Test commission and hand over at project completion

Ensure that the contract and scope of work are achievable
Provide leadership and confidence to the client
Plan the work and schedule resources in line with operations
Ensure design and technical compliance
Lead and inspire both the client and project team

Knowledge of water and waste water processes and installations
Waste water treatment design and installation experience
Contractual and commercial awareness
Design build and operate framework contracts
Experience with regulatory, utility and public sector organisations
Excellent person management


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Job Title Senior Civil Project Engineer Libya
Salary/rate £45000 - £65000/annum International Package
Location Libya, Non UK
Job Number 107749979
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER - LIBYA

Position: Senior Civil Project Engineer - Water

Location: Libya

Salary: £45,000-£65,000pa plus international package

Lanesra are a specialist firm of recruitment consultants who deal predominantly within the water and waste water industries. For over 15 years we have been at the forefront of recruitment. Supplying both permanent and contract candidates to the UK's biggest design and build contractors. We have successfully recruited for several overseas projects covering areas such as South America, The Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Our client is a water contractor who is tasked with the design and build of a new water treatment plant in Libya which will serve a population of 20,000 people. The contract is in design stages and they are looking for someone who can manage and engineer the project through to completion which is expected to take two years.

Candidates should be a qualified Civil Engineer with experience of project managing international water or wastewater projects and have a wealth of design knowledge.

Job Requirements:

- Contract completion on time and on budget as a minimum target requirement.

- Effective project control/management including establishment of a management plan, contract programme, budgets, forecasts and contract resources/personnel.

- Timely and accurate reporting of project progress and financial forecasts etc.

- Effective management of the project relationships with the client, his representatives and the client's engineer/consultant/s etc.

- Effective management of the project relationships with JV partners, sub-contractors, suppliers and other third parties.

- Ensure project compliance with all company procedures/client or contract requirements, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Overall contract management and control

- Financial control on Project and reporting

- All Commercial and Contractual issues regarding Client, Partners and Suppliers etc.

- Ensure Client certificates and invoicing is up to date

- Review all project correspondence

- Chair applicable Project meetings

- Hold frequent project reviews meetings and distribute minutes

- Monitor and review implementation of all design outputs

- Produce Project Management Plan

- Produce Detail Project Schedule and report against S-curves

- Monitor and control all sub-Schedules

- Approve all purchase orders, payments and costs

- Client liaison

- Involvement with technical designs and vendor meetings

- Produce and manage all sub-contract agreements

- Manage and motivate Project Team

- All personnel issues

- Oversee all procurement

- Reporting/notification of abnormalities/problems to Head of Contracts

- Ensure compliance with Company policies including Health and Safety, QA etc.

Monitor resource expenditure


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Job Title Commissioning Manager - Water
Salary/rate £55000/annum
Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Number 107747894
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Commissioning Manager - Water

Salary: £55,000pa (Negotiable)

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire

Our client works with customers in the water, wastewater and environmental sectors, delivering full service process engineering design and build projects. They currently have a requirement for Commissioning Manager to work predominately on Yorkshire Water schemes based from their Leeds office. Job responsibilities:

* Assist in all aspects of manpower planning including recruitment and selection, development, succession planning and de-manning for the Commissioning Department

* To assist Senior Management with the development of the department in order to ensure that the department is capable of achieving the agreed business objective.

* Demonstrate a professional integrity and personal pride in organising and managing the ETM Commissioning Department to achieve optimum performance with respect to the commissioning of projects.

* Ensuring communication channels exist into the department and creating an atmosphere of two-way communication within it.

* Setting objectives and performance standards to ensure all departmental team members are aware of the quality and quantity of output necessary, whilst encouraging and inspiring all employees o achieve personal and company objectives.

* Managing performance through the regular appraisal of individual performance against the objectives set; identifying skill gaps and ensuring the collective capability of the department is comprehensive and up to date in preparation for current and future demands.

* Provide training, coaching and support to the team.

* Address issues of under-performance in a timely and legal manner.

* Provide positive leadership to the site teams.

* Ensure technical compliance with the project brief and the ISO9001/2000 Quality System ensuring liaison with the Safety Manager to ensure that the best H & S practices are constantly being employed.

Service Delivery:

* Remaining focused on the 'right first time' delivery of the project.

* Adhering to statutory safety regulations.

* Interacting effectively at all levels.

* Working to man-hour budgets to mitigate over-runs.

* Reporting to Stream Managers on progress and identifying any potential problems as they develop.

* Successfully manage the Site Commissioning teams in the delivery of the contracts undertaken by the Company as executed by the Batch Managers.

Candidate requirements:

* Able to effectively build key relationships both internal and external * Have sufficient experience/knowledge to manage the output of commissioning teams to meet customer requirements and business goals. The successful candidate will also be able to effectively interact with credibility with all levels of site and Management personnel.

* Have the technical expertise in the relevant field of engineering and operational services.

* Ability to contribute to Operational issues and deadlines.

* Computer literate with relevant engineering software.

* Relevant experience of water industry commissioning

* Experience of managing a commissioning team to high quality standards and targets.

* Experience and knowledge of clean and waste water processes.


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Job Title Proposals Engineer - Mechanical
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum Car and Benefits
Location Alfreton, Derbyshire
Job Number 107746966
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Proposals Engineer - Water

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000pa plus car and excellent benefits

Location: North Derbyshire

Summary of Role:

1. To develop the client specification and drawings (if required) so that they can be priced accurately by proposed sub contractors.
2. To manage the timely and accurate pricing of Tenders.
3. To supervise the production of Tender drawings (if required) for submission.
4. To organise submission of Tenders (including technical and Commercial aspects)
5. To respond to clients MEICA post Tender requirements.

Key Tasks:

1. Develop the clients' specifications and drawings in sufficient detail to enable the Sub-Contractors to price their package of work accurately.
2. Undertake pre-tender design layouts for water and sewage treatment works, including P&ID's.
3. Appraisal of process designs solutions.
4. Obtain accurate prices and quotations for all aspects of a tender relating to the MEICA element including subcontracts, materials and labour.
5. Technically and commercially assess quotations.
Produce an accurate estimate for MEICA related work for a Tender.
7. Advise the Proposals Manager of any additional resources that may be necessary to complete the Tender.
8. Preparation of Tender programme for MEICA equipment and MEICA activities.
To document any areas of potential risk identified in the tender.
10. Liaise with other interested parties (including process, civil engineering and commercial specialists).
11. Attendance to site visits if required.
12. Attendance to settlement meetings to discuss and explain, MEICA estimate.
13. Preparation of tender submission (including technical and commercial aspects)
14. Attend post-tender MEICA/commercial meetings with client.
15. Adherence to the Company Q.A. system.
16. Preparation of hand-over documentation after award of contract.
Skills/Attributes:

Accuracy is paramount plus the ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Should be a good communicator and capable of working in a team environment.

Ability to develop alternative solutions to that prescribed in the tender bid

Qualifications:

Preferably Degree qualified in an engineering discipline. (Chartered Engineer Preferred)

BEng Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Experience within the Water Industry.

Contractually aware - NEC conditions essential


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Job Title Sales Engineer
Salary/rate £33000/annum Car and Commission
Location Glasgow, Central Scotland
Job Number 118436481
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Sales Engineer

Position: Sales Engineer

Salary: £33,000pa plus Commission and Car

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Our client is a fast-growing venture-backed water and wastewater treatment business that is developing a portfolio of innovative proprietary treatment technologies for international markets. The client acquired a new division in late 2011 and intends to develop and position it as the best in class multi-media filtration technology with applications in potable water, desalination pre-treatment, industrial raw water, recycled water and municipal wastewater treatment. The aim of the business is to deliver profitable growth and customer satisfaction by implementing the best cost-effective solutions to their water treatment and filtration needs.

Role Introduction:

The Sales Engineer is a pivotal role within our clients business. In this role he/she is responsible for driving business as a minimum, to the levels defined by the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and/or the revenue targets set by the company. Success in this role requires technical skills and expertise outlined below combined with exceptional people management and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Champion the company vision.
Perform all sales tasks to provide 'best in class' customer satisfaction.
Perform all sales tasks to maximise revenue opportunities for the company.
Execute the responsibilities of the role according to the highest lawful and ethical standards.

Duties:

Sales and Business Development:

Deliver against the company Sales Strategy
Actively participate in the development of the sales strategy
Support the development of sub strategies for areas or regions allocated
Relentlessly pursue opportunities and leads through to obtain orders
Generate new leads
Cold and warm calls
Foster existing leads and upsell
Identify market trends and ensure that the Company is best positioned to capitalise on market changes
Promote the company in line with the goals, strategy and vision
Provide sales projections
Maintain all documents in line with business requirements
Support the maintenance of the customer database and salesforce
Deliver quotations in line with the company process
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of company processes and procedures

Marketing:

Identify conferences the company should attend and drive the attendance project
Actively participate in the development and maintenance of the website
Support all projects championed by Engineering and take the lead where required
Perform and provide market analysis to support the development of the business

General:

Be a point of contact for all customer requirements and enquiries
Support QHSE to deliver for all customers and obtain feedback
Any and all other duties deemed necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Comply with all company processes and procedures
Deliver against KPIs
Work with Engineering to develop customer specific quotations
Work with International and other group companies sales professionals to help deliver international business development
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Job Title Commercial Manager - Utilities
Salary/rate £60000 - £70000/annum Excellent Benefits
Location Swindon, Wiltshire
Job Number 107744386
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Commercial Manager - Utilities

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000pa plus excellent benefits

Location: Flexible based of location within a network of UK offices

Our client is a leading utilities company and they are a providing comprehensive water, gas and electricity services to municipal and industrial customers throughout the UK. This position is of strategic importance to the business and is a member of their Senior Management Team. The purpose of the role is to provide Commercial support to the Infrastructure Services business. The Commercial Manager will have overall responsibility for commercial quantity surveying, estimation functions and general contract administration. The role will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of contract/project cost and value analysis. In addition the role will be required to support the business in other areas of commercial interest such cost control, business review and bid management.

Key Responsibilities:
* Acting as a member of the Senior Management Team [SMT] to provide general Commercial support to the business
* Ensure that commercial controls and processes are maintained at all times
* Provide Commercial reports on a weekly and monthly basis as required. For example weekly/monthly Cost and Value reconciliations and the monthly commercial report for inclusion and discussion during the monthly Senior Management Team [SMT] meeting
* Provide commercial expertise in the evaluation of Contract and Tender documentation, liaise with the Group Legal department as required
* Take responsibility for the estimation function through your direct staff or through other staff employed on estimation activities with other section or Business Streams
* Provide leadership, direction and strategy for the Commercial section in line with the company vision, goals, objectives and targets
* Operate the Commercial section within the agreed budget

To achieve this you will:
* Work closely with the Shared Services section to ensure the business operation and targets are met, maximising the benefits to be derived via a shared services group
* Provide a monthly Commercial report to the General Manager for inclusion within the Monthly SMT report, based on a Balanced Scorecard/KPI approach
* Regularly review existing Commercial processes and identify areas of potential improvement in conjunction with the relevant manager/personnel
* Ensure that Personal Development Discussions [PDD's] are completed for all staff under his control * Maintain a Database of prices and pricing models in conjunction with the estimation staff
* Actively take part in the general running of the business as a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the other members of the SMT where required.
* Prepare commercial forecasts and once agreed with the General Manager monitor the actual performance against the forecast and analysing variations from the planned forecast

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
* Significant knowledge of the infrastructure services industry within construction
* Knowledge of the UK Multi-Utility and construction industry including detailed knowledge of the relationship between asset owner, asset management and asset delivery
* Significant communication and presentation skills * Significant experience of contractual negotiations at a senior level, including dispute resolution
* A wide experience of different Forms of Contract used within the construction industry
* Significant experience of managing cost control mechanisms, cash flow management and debt control Other essential role requirements
* Demonstrate significant experience, at the level of seniority required of the post, within a commercial contracting environment
* Demonstrate a proven track record of managing successful teams
* Demonstrate a proven track record providing excellent commercial acumen and support within a similar environment
* Experience of working in collaboration with other business stakeholders both internal and external
* The ability to communicate at all levels within the business, and with other stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional customer experience and ethical contracting Behavioural / Leadership
* Act as a source of motivation for others and leads by example, inspires others to "raise the bar" and strive for higher levels of performance, exceeding goals and targets
* Communicate objectives and targets clearly and relate these to the company vision and strategy in a meaningful manner
* Have a friendly and approachable interpersonal style, quickly establishing rapport with others, regardless of role or level, developing positive working relationships based on trust and mutual respect
* Maintain good lines of communication to inform others of the wider business issues whilst actively seeking the views and opinions of others
* Enable successful delivery through careful mid to long term planning. Identify and communicate key priorities and review these regularly, re-prioritising as required. Identify potential barriers and establish contingency plans to cover a number of eventualities
* Embrace change initiatives and willingly adapts own behaviour to the unique requirements of different situations

Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Degree qualification in a related discipline
* Professional qualification within a relative Business or Commercial discipline preferred


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Job Title HV Electrical Engineer - Water
Salary/rate £300/annum
Location Rainham, Essex
Job Number 107744336
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: HV Electrical Project Engineer - Water

Location: London (Walton or Rainham)

Salary: £300 per day Ltd Co

Duration: 6 Months + Contract

Main Purpose of Job:

To project manage and engineer the HV electrical equipment and associated plant for a contract to enable the project to be completed within the budget and time constraints to an overall quality standard. Projects include water and waste water treatment plants for Thames Water and South East Water.

Key Tasks:

Management of sub-contractors and assistance in the placement of sub-contract and material orders.
Technical expertise in the placement of sub-contracts and material orders relating to Electrical equipment.
Vetting of sub-contractors.
Planning and programming. Preparation of project programme for electrical aspects of work and to advise personnel of progress and forecast.
Quality Assurance - To maintain quality assurance records in accordance with the Company procedures.
HV Electrical Engineering design to 11KV and above
Approval and vetting of sub-contractors HV Electrical designs in accordance with the specification requirements.
Production of operating and maintenance manuals.
Attending site progress meetings and production of reports.
Co-ordination of HV electrical works in co-operation with the Design Co-ordinator.
Inspection of equipment as required at factory and on site.
Advising the Quantity Surveyors of changes to specification and the financial impact on a project.
Technical assistance to the Contract Manager and Quantity Surveyor regarding contractual disputes if required.
Client liaison and correspondence.
Provide training of client's personnel complete with manuals as required.
Actioning maintenance repairs during the defects liability period.
Site supervision of sub-contractors.
Preparation of commissioning manuals.
Any other duties which may reasonably be requested by management

Qualifications and Specialist Training

Preferably degree qualified in electrical engineering.

Job Experience

Must have at least five years' experience working in a contractor-based background within the water industry on sewage and water treatment works.

Specialist Knowledge/Competences

Ideally be knowledgeable in all project engineer/management techniques required for the design and construction of water and/or sewage treatment works, particularly in regards to HV electrical Engineering. An understanding of conditions of contract and budget control is also required. The person shall also be computer literate and possess good negotiating skills.

A good knowledge of control panel design, cable sizing/calculations and instrumentation required within the water industry would be preferred. Additional skills involvingICAis advantageous.


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Job Title Service and Maintenance Engineers
Salary/rate £27000 - £33000/annum van and tools
Location Surrey, Berks, London, South East
Job Number 107746076
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:48)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV M&E Service & Maintenance Engineers

Location: Multiple Waste Water Treatment Plants across Southern England

Salary: £27-33k (neg), van and tools

Duties: Inspection of odour control equipment across multiple sites.

Capable of diagnosing and rectifying faults

Able to monitor and assess performance and condition of assets.

Successful applicants will need to have prior experience of working on water industry sites.

Should demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices.

Maintain and develop effective working relationships with all key stakeholders

Candidates should be capable of working on their own initiative

Qualifications: CSCS Card is essential.

Full driving licence

Recognized craft skill qualification in either mechanical or electrical engineering, and relevant practical experience.

Water industry passports or confined space certification would be beneficial but is not essential.


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Job Title Operations & Improvement Manager
Salary/rate £45000 - £50000/annum 15% Bonus, Car, Benefits
Location Camberley, Surrey
Job Number 107739201
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:47)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Service & Operations Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000pa, 15% Bonus, Company Car and Benefits

Location: Surrey

Our client has been creating the best heat transfer, separation and fluid handling technologies in the world for more than 125 years, their products and solutions are used in such areas as water supply, food and beverages, energy, environmental protection and pharmaceuticals.

Their products include heat exchanges, high speed seperators, fluid and gas filters, decanter centrifuges, pumping systems, tank equipment, reactors and valves.

They are currently looking to recruit a Service & Operations Manager who will manage 2 repair and service workshops in the UK with approx 45 people. Candidates should have a lean/six sigma background with previous experience of improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for Service and Repair Workshop and Parts Manufacturing Unit.
Workshop >6 000m2 serving all markets in UK & Ireland and significant amount of work for the Group.
Manage a multi-skilled workforce including workshop, logistics & purchasing (approx 45 people).
Manage financial budget including forecasting and planning.
Improve efficiency through the use of innovative process improvement and established change management techniques.
Lead the QHSE culture within the workshop ensuring standards are met and safety is a priority.
A key member of the Parts and Service management team. Qualifications & Experience:

Professional factory experience and capabilities preferably Service Operations or Production manufacturing.
Strategic Vision - using commercial acumen, market intelligence, business acumen and improvement strategies to enhance the capabilities of both the service centre and the sales company.
Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence all levels of the organisation and within the Group.
A continuous improvement innovator with a project management mindset.
Commercially aware with capability to build relationships with the sales company and directly with customers.
Experience in either Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma or problem solving and team leadership techniques an advantage.
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Job Title Civil Project Manager - Libya
Salary/rate £45000 - £65000/annum International Packages
Location Libya, Non UK
Job Number 107736840
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:47)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Civil Project Manager - Water

Location: Libya

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000pa plus international package

Our client is a water contractor who are tasked with the design and build of a new water treatment plant in Libya which will serve a population of 20,000 people. The contract is in the final design stages and they are looking for someone who can manage the project through to completion which is expected to take two years.

Candidates should be a qualified Civil Engineer with experience of project managing international water or wastewater projects.

Job Requirements:

- Contract completion on time and on budget as a minimum target requirement.

- Effective project control/management including establishment of a management plan, contract programme, budgets, forecasts and contract resources/personnel.

- Timely and accurate reporting of project progress and financial forecasts etc.

- Effective management of the project relationships with the client, his representatives and the client's engineer/consultant/s etc.

- Effective management of the project relationships with JV partners, sub-contractors, suppliers and other third parties.

- Ensure project compliance with all company procedures/client or contract requirements, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Overall contract management and control

- Financial control on Project and reporting

- All Commercial and Contractual issues regarding Client, Partners and Suppliers etc.

- Ensure Client certificates and invoicing is up to date

- Review all project correspondence

- Chair applicable Project meetings

- Hold frequent project reviews meetings and distribute minutes

- Monitor and review implementation of all design outputs

- Produce Project Management Plan

- Produce Detail Project Schedule and report against S-curves

- Monitor and control all sub-Schedules

- Approve all purchase orders, payments and costs

- Client liaison

- Involvement with technical designs and vendor meetings

- Produce and manage all sub-contract agreements

- Manage and motivate Project Team

- All personnel issues

- Oversee all procurement

- Reporting/notification of abnormalities/problems to Head of Contracts

- Ensure compliance with Company policies including Health and Safety, QA etc.

- Monitor resource expenditure


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Job Title Electrical Site Supervisor - Water
Salary/rate £40000/annum
Location West Yorkshire
Job Number 107732126
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:47)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position Title: Electrical Site Supervisor – Water

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000pa

Location: West Yorkshire

Job Description:

Our client is currently seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor within the water sector.

Requirements are as follows:

• Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to by monitoring and mentoring own staff and sub contractors.
• Monitor the quality of sub contract work to ensure work meets required standards and project specifications
• Resolve site technical queries by liaison with the main design office for the best technical solution to meet project specifications
• Provide support to Site Managers with client liaison by attending meetings and reporting progress to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with suppliers of technical equipments for the provision of technical help and information to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment to meet client needs.
• Maintain a site diary to record work activities and resources used and to ensure a record of all work activities is maintained.
• Ensure that all site activity meets both internal company standards and external regulatory requirements with respect to Health, Safety and the Environment to ensure the company's obligations and policies in these areas are fully complied with.

Candidate requirements:
• Clean and waste water electrical installation and commissioning experience.
• Capable of being appointed as authorised person for isolation and permit to work purposes. The electrical supervisor is totally responsible for electrical safety on site. The post holder will be electrically authorised by the company and will be responsible for electrical isolations and permitting. The role will change from installation supervision to electrical commissioning as the project progresses, leading eventually to a process commissioning support role. There is a large quality assurance aspect to the role, with a larger certification documentation input.
• A full and documented apprenticeship or similar training endowing the job holder with a wide knowledge of their chosen discipline. This would be enhanced by a complementary technical NVQ type qualification (Essential)
• Degree required

Water industry experience from a main contractor background – Essential

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Job Title Project Manager
Salary/rate £45000 - £50000/annum
Location South Yorkshire
Job Number 107732153
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:47)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position Title: Project Manager – Water

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000-50,000

Location: South Yorkshire

Job Description:

Our client is a design and build contractor within the water industry and they are looking to recruit a Project Manager to work in their Tankersley office.

Job responsibilities:
• Recruit, develop, train, motivate and monitor subordinates to develop the business skill base and ensure projects objectives are achieved
• Develop key project documents for management of projects to meet projects goals
• Develop project contracts programme to establish resources required and delivery time table to meet project completion dates
• Manage project forecast, costs and change controls to ensure projects is delivered to budget and meets bid margin
• Develop procurement strategy, to establish sub-contractors, tenders, suppliers, etc. for projects to meet business objectives
• Carry out risk assessment ( Risk log) to identify project risks to provide cost provisions to ensure total cost is identified
• Develop relationships with clients to promote a positive feedback for promotion of return business
• Ensure that all activity meets both internal company standards and external regulatory requirements with respect to Safety, Health, and the Environment to ensure the company's obligations and policies in these areas are fully complied with
• Ensure project deliverables meet QMS and client quality requirements
• Assist bid teams in the development and preparation of bid deliverables

Candidate requirements:
• Team leader with a proven track record of delivering projects
• Ability to communicate to the team effectively
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to demonstrate a client focus
• Good initiative
• Strong team player

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Job Title Project Engineer - Water
Salary/rate £40000/annum
Location South Yorkshire
Job Number 107732168
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:47)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position Title: Project Engineer – Water

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000pa

Location: South Yorkshire

Job Description:

Our client is a design and build contractor within the water industry and they are looking to recruit a Project Manager to work in their Tankersley office.

Job responsibilities:
• Manage the design team to ensure design deliverables are completed accurately and in line with appropriate plans and targets.
• Co-ordinate and monitor design activities to ensure tasks are carried out in a logical order.
• Estimate the resources and time required for project design deliverables to meet project objectives.
• Provide input to key strategic project documents, for example the procurement strategy, programme and project plan.
• Conduct regular technical project meetings with staff and contractors to ensure regular information on design objectives and programmes are communicated.
• Review and control design changes, ensure agreed changes are fully implemented in to the design.
• Ensure that engineering design interfaces are co-ordinated and managed.
• Assist the Project Manager and bid teams in the development and preparation of bid deliverables as appropriate.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to suit individual projects or programmes.
• Ensure that that all project design output meets both internal company standards and external regulatory requirements with respect to Health, Safety and the Environment to ensure the company's obligations and policies in these areas are fully complied with

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Job Title Commercial Manager
Salary/rate £60000 - £70000/annum Excellent Benefits
Location Hertfordshire
Job Number 107743786
Posted 22/02/2012 (15:47)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Commercial Manager - Utilities

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000pa plus excellent benefits

Location: Flexible based of location within a network of UK offices

Our client is a leading utilities company and they are a providing comprehensive water, gas and electricity services to municipal and industrial customers throughout the UK.

This position is of strategic importance to the business and is a member of their Senior Management Team and will provide Commercial support to the Infrastructure Services business. The Commercial Manager will have overall responsibility for commercial quantity surveying, estimation functions and general contract administration. The role will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of contract/project cost and value analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Acting as a member of the Senior Management Team [SMT] to provide general Commercial support to the business
Ensure that commercial controls and processes are maintained at all times
Provide Commercial reports on a weekly and monthly basis as required. For example weekly/monthly Cost and Value reconciliations and the monthly commercial report for inclusion and discussion during the monthly Senior Management Team [SMT] meeting
Provide commercial expertise in the evaluation of Contract and Tender documentation, liaise with the Group Legal department as required
Take responsibility for the estimation function through your direct staff or through other staff employed on estimation activities with other section or Business Streams
Provide leadership, direction and strategy for the Commercial section in line with the company vision, goals, objectives and targets
Operate the Commercial section within the agreed budget To achieve this you will:

Work closely with the Shared Services section to ensure the business operation and targets are met, maximising the benefits to be derived via a shared services group
Provide a monthly Commercial report to the General Manager for inclusion within the Monthly SMT report, based on a Balanced Scorecard/KPI approach
Regularly review existing Commercial processes and identify areas of potential improvement in conjunction with the relevant manager/personnel
Ensure that Personal Development Discussions [PDD's] are completed for all staff under his control
Maintain a Database of prices and pricing models in conjunction with the estimation staff
Actively take part in the general running of the business as a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the other members of the SMT where required.
Prepare commercial forecasts and once agreed with the General Manager monitor the actual performance against the forecast and analysing variations from the planned forecast Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Significant knowledge of the infrastructure services industry within construction
Knowledge of the UK Multi-Utility and construction industry including detailed knowledge of the relationship between asset owner, asset management and asset delivery
Significant communication and presentation skills
Significant experience of contractual negotiations at a senior level, including dispute resolution
A wide experience of different Forms of Contract used within the construction industry
Significant experience of managing cost control mechanisms, cash flow management and debt control
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Job Title Cat6 Engineers
Salary/rate £11 - £13/hour
Location Birmingham
Job Number 125143376
Posted 22/02/2012 (09:22)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV We are presently looking for experienced Cat6 Engineers to work on a 2-4 month contract in the Birmingham area.

Role:

Installation, termination and testing of Cat6 Cabling.

Completion of 800 outlets on site

Working insternally, externally and at height

Working as a a team of 2

Requirements:

Engineers must have transport, Full PPE and hand tools

CSCS cards, valid CRB checkc and a PASMA licence is also required


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Contract Length 2-4 Months
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Job Title Bid Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £50000/annum car, pension, healthcare
Location Lancashire
Job Number 122247530
Posted 21/02/2012 (15:22)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Bid Manager

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £40-50k (neg), car allowance, health and pension

Our client is a leading utilities company providing comprehensive water, gas and electricity services to municipal and industrial customers throughout the UK.

Job Purpose:

Manage the bid team and design department to devise, design, cost and quote multi-utility schemes, delivering fit for purpose, client focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure bids are issued in line with the programme agreed with the customer.

Ensure orders are secured in line or in excess of budgeted expectations.

Ensure statutory and client specific technical standards are adhered to.

Manage and develop staff to ensure the highest levels of productivity are attained.

Develop good working relationships with asset owners

Control up to 15 staff quoting in the order of £30m of enquiries with an expectation to bid more in future years via productivity gains.

Planning resource requirements to ensure that best value enquiries are bid in line with customer expectations or in the face of more quality enquiries being available than resource then preparing the business case for procuring additional resource.

Liaison with Construction Team to ensure effective handover of projects.

Skills & Experience:

The job requires demonstration of:

Project Management including critical path analysis.

General Management.

Thorough knowledge of commercial terms and conditions.

Knowledge of utility design and installation.

Engineering standards including CDM, NRSWA

Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of the utilities sector with experience of either 11kV, gas or water projects.

Extensive experience in a technical role in a utility environment in a supervisory role with clear commercial responsibilities.

Qualified in Engineering and/or Business Management preferred.


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Job Title SiteSupervisor/Commissioning Engineer
Salary/rate £270 - £300/annum
Location Stockton-On-Tees, North East
Job Number 107751909
Posted 20/02/2012 (16:40)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Site Supervisor/Commissioning Engineer – Water

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Job Typed: Contract

Rate: £270-£300 per day Ltd co.

Duration: 3 – 6 Months +

Job Description:

Our client is a leading contractor within the water industry. They have an immediate requirement for a Site Supervisor/Commissioning Engineer based at Stockton-On-Tees working on the Northumbrian Water AMP5 Framework.

The Projects are predominantly refurb and upgrade schemes to both water and wastewater treatment plants. Site Supervisors should hold a current CITB or SMSTS Certification and ideally current First Aid Tickets. You should be qualified in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have previous water industry experience ideally from a main contractor.

Duties:
• Supervision of electrical or mechanical installation
• Management and supervision of sub-contractors
• Preparation of method statements and risk assessments
• Monitoring and ensuring the project programme is maintained
• Assisting with commissioning
• Ensuring site safety
• Keeping detailed site records for changes and progress to the works

Candidate Requirements:

All candidates must hold and have passed a CITB or SMSTS Site Supervisor/Manager Safety Course.

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Job Title Electrical Design Engineer (High Voltage)
Salary/rate £300 - £500/day
Location Preston, Lancashire
Job Number 107751797
Posted 20/02/2012 (14:27)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Job Description

Job Title: HV Electrical Design Engineer 33KV – 132KV

Job Type: Contract

Location: Preston

Duration: 3-6 Months

Rate: £300-£500per Day Ltd co.

Electrical Design Engineer for Electrical Utility Networks – 33/132kV Design experience required

A leading design and build Contractor in the Water and Utility Sector are recruiting a High Voltage Electrical Design Engineer for a number of contracting projects in various locations and markets.

HV Electrical Design Engineer
Daily rate up to £500 Ltd co.

Person Specification:
• Minimum HNC in related discipline. (Degree preferred).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working on electrical utility networks. (33kV and above preferred).
• Professional preferred.
• Experience in sales or key account management an advantage.

Technical Role Requirements:

• Market knowledge relating to 33/132kV electrical utility networks.
• Interpretation of client’s requirements and identification of solutions relating to electrical utility networks.
• Technical/safety relating to 33/132kV electrical utility networks and construction generally.
• Relevant electricity DNO Specifications, Codes of Practice & Procedures.
• Basic understanding of contract law and impact on own activities with regard to approach to risks.

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Contract Length 6 Months
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Job Title Electrical Design Engineer (High Voltage)
Salary/rate £45000 - £75000/annum
Location Preston, North West
Job Number 107751794
Posted 20/02/2012 (14:27)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Job Description

Job Title: HV Electrical Design Engineer 33KV – 132KV

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Preston

Salary: £40000-£75000per annum

Electrical Design Engineer for Electrical Utility Networks – 33/132kV Design experience required

A leading design and build Contractor in the Water and Utility Sector are recruiting a High Voltage Electrical Design Engineer for a number of contracting projects in various locations and markets.

HV Electrical Design Engineer
Salaried position up to £75000 per annum

Person Specification:
• Minimum HNC in related discipline. (Degree preferred).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working on electrical utility networks. (33kV and above preferred).
• Professional preferred.
• Experience in sales or key account management an advantage.

Technical Role Requirements:

• Market knowledge relating to 33/132kV electrical utility networks.
• Interpretation of client’s requirements and identification of solutions relating to electrical utility networks.
• Technical/safety relating to 33/132kV electrical utility networks and construction generally.
• Relevant electricity DNO Specifications, Codes of Practice & Procedures.
• Basic understanding of contract law and impact on own activities with regard to approach to risks.

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Job Title HV Electrical Design Engineer 33KV - 132KV
Salary/rate £45 - £50/hour
Location Preston, Lancashire
Job Number 107731147
Posted 20/02/2012 (11:51)
Agency/Employer Lanesra Technical Recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Job Title: HV Electrical Design Engineer 33KV – 132KV

Job Type: Contract

Location: Preston

Duration: 3-6 Months

Rate: £45-50per hour Ltd co.

Description:

Within the UK, our client has established a strong presence in every aspect of utilities specifically electricity distribution and supply services. To support their increasing number of new projects they currently require two HV Electrical Design Engineers, one on contract and the other as a member of staff.

Job Description

To devise, cost, quote and win single and multi-utility contestable connections and contracting projects within our clients chosen geographical area and markets.

Key Responsibilities:
• To prepare electrical designs and quotations for contestable utility and contracting projects in the clients chosen markets
• To ensure that designs are fully compliant with host utility specifications
• To incorporate customer requirements and advise on loading profiles, design layout and delivery lead times
• To contribute to zero accident culture by ensuring that designs comply with safety legislation, including CDM regulations
• To ensure provision of all necessary consents and associated drawings

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Market & pricing knowledge relating to electrical utility networks
• Supplier knowledge and understanding of procurement best practice and governance
• Technical/safety relating to electrical utility networks and construction generally
• Relevant electricity DNO Specifications, Codes of Practice & Procedures
• Basic understanding of contract law and impact on own activities with regard to approach to risks

Essential Technical Requirements:
• Market & pricing knowledge relating to electrical utility networks
• Supplier knowledge and understanding of procurement best practice and governance
• Technical/safety relating to electrical utility networks and construction generally

• Relevant electricity DNO Specifications, Codes of Practice & Procedures
• Basic understanding of contract law and impact on own activities with regard to approach to risks

Other essential requirements:
• Ability to recognise operational/commercial risk
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Customer service & customer liaison
• Commercial awareness

Behavioural/Leadership:
• Plan, organise and agree his/her own portfolio of quotations, site visits, customer visits
• Ensure all quotations are submitted strictly in accordance with an agreed customer date
• Ensure fully costed and compliant designs are handed over in a timely way to the relevant Project Manager or Construction Engineer
• Be responsible for managing and reporting enquiries and progress log
• Continue to support the delivery team throughout the life of a project, particularly in the event of significant variations or the need for re-design

Qualifications:
• Minimum HNC in related discipline (Degree preferred)
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Experience of working on electrical utility networks (33kV and above preferred).
• Professional preferred
• Experience in sales or key account management an advantage

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Contract Length 3-6 Months
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