Highways Project Manager
My client are now looking to hire a Freelance Project Manager in their Eastern Region to work on Roads and Highways infrastructure schemes in Suffolk.
Main Duties for the Project Manager:
- Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
- Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
- Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
- Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
- Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
- Manage design co-ordination.
- Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
- Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
- Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.
- The successful candidate for the Project Manager role will need to have main contractor and experience with highways/ road schemes.
Already experienced as a Project Manager, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent and an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card.
If you are interested in the position please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or by mobile on 07564 776818
Proecurement Manager (Water)
Our client, a Tier 1 Contractor who turn over in excess of £3bn and are part of one of the largest Construction Groups in the world are seeking to secure the services of an experienced Procurement Manager to assist with recent Water Tenders that they are working on.
The works are predominantly major Water Treatment Works Upgrades and they are focussing on the Civil Engineering and Construction aspects.
Duties will include managing the overall tender processes, negotiating/finalising the terms and conditions of subcontracts and bespoke subcontracts, evaluate the reliability of tenderers to enhance cost accuracy and report forecasted value of Procurement to Project Control.
To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years in a Procurement Manager position held with Main Contractors and MUST have Water experience to your name. You will also have solid interpersonal skills with Contractor and Client Liaison a large part of this role.
In return, an excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with long term ongoing contract.
This is a great opportunity with a really good team so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
Freelance Senior Estimator
Due to the increase in tenders that are coming in within the Civil Engineering and Utilities sectors, our client, a major Regional Contractor are looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team on a freelance basis.
They seek an individual who has experience in Civil Engineering, Highways, Bridges or Utilities gained within the Main Contracting environment and who has utilised Estimating software.
The role is based in West London (1 day from home) and comes with an excellent day rate which is paid Outside IR35. It comes with an immediate start for the right person also and a rolling contract.
This is an excellent opening with our top client who are fantastic so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email at drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave for further information on 07960 054752.
General Foreman
Due to an increase in workload and new projects being released to them, our client, an award winning Contractor have the need for 2 General Foremen to join their team based in Aylesbury with works including Highways, Earthworks, Utility Diversions, Drainage Upgrades and Structures.
The role will involve Site and Office duties with this being a 70/30 split and specifics including overseeing Contractors on site, issuing task briefs, health & safety, daily reporting etc.
To be considered for these roles, you will have SSSTS or SMSTS and hold CSCS and ideally First Aid. You will also have solid all round Civil Engineering experience with HS2 exposure also a major advantage.
In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with excellent overtime rates also and a long term contract.
These are live needs so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe at drowe@sol-rec.com by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Due to the recent award of Highways Maintenance Frameworks in the West Sussex region, our client, a top Regional Main Contractor are seeking to secure the services of an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide support to the Commercial Team.
Works on the framework include Minor Road Reconstruction, Paving Improvements, Drainage Upgrades, Surfacing and other works.
Daily duties will include pricing schemes and overseeing them on all Commercial aspects including cost reporting and variations.
To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid Civil Engineering and ideally Highways Maintenance experience gained with Main Contractors.
In return, an excellent day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and ongoing contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team at its early stages with long term opportunities on offer so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email at drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 0796 0054752 for further information.
Maintenance Technician (Electronics)
The role
To assist in the efficient operation of the M25 Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required by the Shift Manager
This is a 4 days on – 4 days off. 12 hour shift, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
- To be conversant with Plant Monitoring and Control Systems, including SCADA, PLCs, I/O, networking etc.
- To be conversant with a range of electronic / technology equipment including CCTV, incident detection, radio rebroadcast, telephone networks, fire alarm systems, air monitoring etc. within the Dartford River Crossing and other M25 Tunnels, under normal and emergency conditions.
- Repair and maintenance of the traffic safety system on the approach to the Dartford tunnels including sensors, barriers and traffic signals.
- To complete any records as required, including daily worksheets, and maintenance report sheets
- To read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
- Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Shift Manager
- Drive vehicles as required, for maintenance purposes
- Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with policies to facilitate the early clear up of hazard/incident
Qualifications & Skills:
- Recognised Electronic or Technology Qualifications or Apprenticeship
- IT literate
Card holder (or willing to undertake training) in (but not limited to
- MEWPS
- Confined Spaces
- CSCS
Experience
- Experience of routine maintenance and repairs to a wide range of electronics / technology equipment
- Practical maintenance or servicing experience with a wide knowledge of computer / logic control systems
- Fault finding using schematic drawings
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
- Ability to carry out installation work to current legislation / standards.
If you are interested in the role please contact Stewart on 020 7855 9644 or by email at sl@sol-rec.com
Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
The role
To assist in the efficient operation of the M25 Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required by the Shift Manager
This is a 4 days on – 4 days off. 12 hour shift, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
- When authorised, carry out switching on Connect Plus Services 11kV
- Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc.
- Repair and maintenance of the traffic safety system on the approach to the Dartford tunnels including sensors, barriers and traffic signals.
- Read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
- Carry out all type of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance work within the capacity of an Electrical Technician with or without direct supervision
- To read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
- Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Shift Manager
- Drive vehicles as required, for maintenance purposes
- Any other duties within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician as required by the Line Managers
Qualifications & Skills:
- Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
- Relevant qualifications e.g. City & Guilds
- Current Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations(18th Edition are Current)
Card holder (or willing to undertake Training) in:
- Authorised Person an advantage – HV (desirable)
- MEWPS
- Confined spaces training
- Inspection & Testing C&G 2391
- CSCS Safety Card
- IPAF
- PASMA
- G39 (DNO EQUIPMENT)
- Working at Height (Harness Training)
- First Aid
Experience
- Knowledge and experience of generators and switchgear to 11KV (Desirable)
- Fault finding using schematic drawings.
- All-round experience in Electrical Maintenance
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
- Ability to carry out electrical installation work to current legislation
If you are interested in this role please contact Stewart Lange on 020 7855 9644 or by email at sl@sol-rec.com
Section Engineer
Due to an increase in workload within their Civil Engineering division, our client, an award winning Contractor have the need for a Section Engineer to join their team based in Aylesbury and working on HS2 related works with projects including Drainage Upgrades, Structures, Earthworks, Highways and Utility Diversions.
Based from site offices in Aylesbury, daily duties will include assisting with the preparation of RAMs and Task Briefs, Overseeing Contractors and Engineers on site, Ordering Plant & Materials, Health & Safety and attending regular meetings.
To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold SMSTS and CSCS certification to your name. You must also have experience in the above works with HS2 exposure also a big advantage.
In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with excellent Overtime rates and a long term contract which is well over 12 months!
This is a fantastic opening with a top client and great team so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email to drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Our client, a highly reputable Regional Contractor within the Civil Engineering sector has the need for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Highways team based from offices in Dartford with works including Junction Improvements, Surfacing, Bridge Refurbishments etc.
Daily duties will include overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, cost reporting, pricing projects and attending regular Commercial meetings.
To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have experience within the Civil Engineering sector with Highways a distinct advantage.
This is an urgent role and comes with a top day rate and immediate start so if interested, please get in contact by email drowe@sol-rec.com or call 07960 054752 for further information.
SENIOR ESTIMATOR
I have been given an excellent long term freelance Senior Estimator role for a major client of ours who are tendering on major Data Centre Construction works around the UK. Their aspects include the Civils and Build works with also Modular Buildings with the MEP Estimating put through their sister company so none required on this side.
They require an experienced Senior Estimator who has Civil Engineering and Build experience gained with Principle Contractors and who has solid experience in CANDY software.
This role is 3 days in Central London and 2 from home and comes with an excellent rate of £600.00 Per Day OUTSIDE IR35 and contract for circa 12-18 months so a great long term role!
The client contact is great and this is a role I can certainly recommend so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.