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Business Development Manager - Chemicals
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Water Treatment Chemicals. Newcastle – Field based around the North. Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their water treatment chemicals business, operating across the North, selling water treatment chemical solutions and services to a number of key industrial clients.                        Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…
  • Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
  • Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
  • Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
  • Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
  • Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
  • Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.
Please note, this role will require travel around the North of the UK and the Scottish boarder.       Skills & Qualifications Candidates should have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with some knowledge of selling technical solutions, chemicals or water treatment services to industrial customers. Due to the technical nature of the role, candidates should hold a Science, Environmental or Engineering Degree or be qualified by experience. Sales experience within the market is not critical, although your personal attributes will need to demonstrate that you are someone who will drive the business forward selling water treatment chemical solutions in this market. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package
  • Basic salary up to £50,000
  • Company Vehicle
  • Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.
    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

Commercial Lead
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Commercial Lead                                           Hybrid (HPC/ Avonmouth) Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings Framatome Ltd’s Commercial Lead provides strategic leadership, Commercial oversight and control to ensure delivery of projects in line with client-side commercial arrangements in line with company strategy and both operational and financial targets. The Commercial Lead manages the commercial team and key contracts along with liaising with internal and external stakeholders on our major contracts. The Commercial lead has the strategic responsibility for the Framatome Ltd Commercial function for scope delivery, compliance to process and ensuring delivery of financial targets. The Commercial Lead is tasked with the long term training and development of team members with future projects and opportunities in mind, as well as ensuring the team capacity, capability and skills are ready for future pipeline of projects. Key responsibilities will include:
  • Ensure all Commercial processes (including Procurement) are drafted, implemented and followed
  • Reviewing and developing process to improve and maximise growth
  • Own processes, policies and procedures for the Commercial function as required
  • Ensure that the organisation complies with the contract obligations as stated
  • Communicates with internal and external parties in a contract, so that all understand the terms and particularly the contracts financial aspects
  • Coaches and develops employees on best practices for managing complex contract issues
  • Ultimately accountable for the financial management of the project’s and reporting on progress against these
  • Nurtures relationships with clients to ensure long term delivery and value for the company
  • Training and / or mentoring Commercial Team
  • Involvement in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to contract placement
  • Involvement with the bid process to high-light commercial risk
  • Accepts extra duties as situations arise
To be considered, the following attributes are essential:
  • Qualified to degree level in relevant discipline.
  • Experience working in a Senior Commercial Manager role with a track record of delivery on large multi-million-pound contracts spanning multiple years
  • Experience of corporate finance
  • Experience in Complex negotiations & stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of Contract terms and Construction industry regulation (i.e. NEC/ FIDIC)
  • Experience of managing teams and demonstrating team development
  • CIPS/ICM accreditation
Desired Attributes:  
  • ERP system knowledge (preferably SAP)
  • Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry &/or Manufacturing
  • Knowledge of NEC/ JCT/ FIDIC terms and conditions and interpreting bespoke conditions of contracts
  • Knowledge of sales/ proposals processes and managing commercial risk
In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits to include:
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (x1 day for 2 years service)
  • 8% Employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) – 1% min Employee
  • Individual and family private health care (Employee, partner/ spouse and any child up to 24 years)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Income Protection
  • Professional Body Membership (1 per year)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to language courses
  • Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required Attributes:
  • Qualified to degree level in relevant discipline.
  • Experience working in a Senior Commercial Manager role with a track record of delivery on large multi-million-pound contracts spanning multiple years
  • Experience of corporate finance
  • Experience in Complex negotiations & stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of Contract terms and Construction industry regulation (i.e. NEC/ FIDIC)
  • Experience of managing teams and demonstrating team development
  • CIPS/ICM accreditation
Desired Personal Characteristics:
  • Confident manner, good presentation skills
  • Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
  • Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
  • Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
  • Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
  • Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
  • Assertive – gets things done when they need to be
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.  

Apprentice Monitoring Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description                                   Job Title: Apprentice Environmental Monitoring Technician Date: January 2023 Business Unit: HSEQ Site/Function: ENRMF 1 Job Details  
  1. Responsible to:
Landfill Environmental Manager
  1. Responsible for:
Environmental Monitoring at ENRMF
  1. Collaborate with:
Monitoring Team Site Operations Management Apprentice Site Manager HSEQ team 2 Job Summary   Undertaking the environmental monitoring and sampling requirements at the facility as set out by environmental permits.  3 Key Responsibilities  
  • Completion of all monitoring and sampling in accordance with the site’s permits, permissions and associated monitoring action plans
  • Occupational health monitoring in relation to dust, VOC’s, asbestos etc.
  • Calibration of monitoring equipment and the organisation of regular servicing to maintain accuracy of monitoring data
  • Maintenance of environmental monitoring database
  • Compilation of data and summary reporting. Identifying patterns, trends and abnormalities.
  • Completion of monthly reports to line management highlighting issues with monitoring data.
  • Liaising and communicating with others within the group to ensure that the monitoring requirements are completed.
  • To assist with projects as necessary
  • To assist with quarterly returns
  • To assist with other administrational activities which may be required
4 Critical Qualifications  
  • Ideally has a keen interest in a subject such as Geology, Geography, Chemistry or Environmental Science but not essential.
  • Full UK driving license (primarily due to location of site)
5 Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience  
  • Must be willing to work outside in all weather and have a good grasp of health and safety as the work is undertaken on an active landfill site.
  • Experience of both working within a team and individually.
  • Good organisational and analytical skills.
      1 Job Description                                        
  • Experience of Office based programs / database software
  • Ideally have experience of sampling and dealing with laboratories. Site investigation experience would be an advantage. 
  • Site/construction based experience would be an advantage. 
  6 Competencies – training will be given                                A positive, open culture is embedded within the company that is team oriented and encourages teamwork and collaboration.  Customer Focus – CRITICAL Delivering Results – CRITICAL Communication – CRITICAL Team Working - CRITICAL Self-Development - CRITICAL 7 Core Values and Behaviours – Managers, Supervisors & Frontline Colleagues     Respect Considerate Recognition Caring Being mindful of each others' circumstances   Recognising each others' contributions   Contributing to a safe and compliant working environment Critical Integrity Trustworthy Empowering Responsible Doing what we say we will Critical Appreciating what is required to do the right thing   Understanding and acting on individual responsibilities Critical Teamwork Collaborative Communicative Supportive Actively cooperating with each other Critical Communicating openly with and providing feedback to colleagues where appropriate   Fully contributing to our success   Excellence Challenging Proactive Learning Identifying and sharing new ideas and learning opportunities Critical Actively providing feedback   Be open to and prepared for challenge Critical 8 Summary Performance Measures       Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Principal Electrical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
This role will be embedded on Fazlane. Based on Fazlane 4 days a week minimum. Will be electrical. If we get anyone not from saudia, arabia, eygpt, turkey that would be great. Dont need DV/ Need SC. Rates for salary - Up to late £70's for a Principal Engineer plus car allowance. Principle is 64 - 77,750 + 4290 car allowance. Big gap between junior principal to senior principle. May look at Senior as this finishes at bottom end of principle. Senior Engineer -  Mid 50's- mid 60's.    Company description

 

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all Job description

 

Your Mission:

We are seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to bolster the technical capabilities of one of our major client's Design Authority (DA) near Helensburgh. This role is ideal for candidates with Electrical Design experience, but those with backgrounds in Electrical Installation or Maintenance are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • ?? Deliver technical excellence in specifying, producing, and assessing design packages for infrastructure.
  • ? Specify reliability and operational constraints for electrical infrastructure systems.
  • ? Assess work control procedures for infrastructure maintenance.
  • ?? Evaluate infrastructure design, material state, and ageing mechanisms to ensure continuous operation of facilities and utilities.
  • ?? Promote a strong safety and security culture across all activities.
  • ? Ensure safety-related contracts meet all requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

Position Requirements:

Essential:

  • ? Broad experience in electrical engineering, with expertise in HV/MV distribution, LV distribution, protection systems, C&I systems, electrical machines (synchronous motors, frequency changers, diesel alternators).
  • ?? Experience in the nuclear or other high-hazard industries (preferred but not essential).
  • ? Ability to create practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for design modifications of plant and infrastructure.
  • ? Strong knowledge of British and international design standards.
  • ? Proven track record of making evidence-based decisions using various data sources.
  • ?? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • ? Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload.

If you’re a skilled electrical engineer ready to take on high-impact projects in a safety-critical environment, we’d love to hear from you! ? Apply today!

Qualifications

 

What you will need:

  • HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure in the nuclear industry or similar industry

Desirable:

  • Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience and standing
  • Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
Additional information

 

Why join the community of Switchers?:

? The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

?A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

?Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

?Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

?Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ?

Sole UK national with SC due to the nature of background and supporting information that is required access to.

Staff or umbrella contractor


Layout CAD Designer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/6/24
  • PAY RATE: $290.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a provider of consultancy, design, engineering and project management services within the UK construction sector to recruit a Layout CAD Engineer on a 19 month contract for its Hinkley Point C site. The Layout CAD Engineer role comes with a day rate upto £226.26.             Key skills  
  • Design experience with knowledge of pipework, or electricity, or HVAC, or Civil Engineering.
  • Experience using PDMS, E3D, and AutoCAD.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Layout CAD Engineer role  
  • Hybrid working from Hinkley Point C design office.
  • 3 days on site, 2 days working from home
  • 19-month contract
  • Inside IR35

Software Developer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
SW Developer
  •  
  • C# .Net Software Developer

     

    Yokogawa RAP Limited has an exciting new opportunity for a highly competent C# .Net Software Developer to join a growing team at our offices in Swansea.  Reporting to the Development Manager, you’ll work on all stages of our product development lifecycle and support Yokogawa RAP specialised software.

     

    About Yokogawa RAP

    Yokogawa RAP Limited provides leading edge control of work products to companies all over the world.  Our technology keeps corporate workforces safe in hazardous environments by delivering intelligent Digital Permit to Work and Integrated Safe Systems of Work (ISSoW) products to streamline work processes and increase plant efficiency.  For more information about Yokogawa RAP Limited, please visit

    About Yokogawa RAP | Founded 1994 | Control of Work Software  

     

    What will I need to be considered for this C#, .Net Software Developer vacancy?

     

    You will already have proven programming experience in the following:

    • C# .NET Core / .NET Framework

    • Knockout.JS

    • TypeScript / Vanilla JavaScript

    • LINQ

    • TSQL

    • AJAX / REST / WebAPI

    • HTML5 / CSS3 / LESS

    • SQL Management Studio

    • Visual Studio

    • Mobile development in Dart/Flutter is advantageous

     

    What you will bring to us:

    • You will need to be competent using front end technologies, C#.NET and SQL and have experience of all stages of IT product design.

    • You are a highly motivated and flexible person who is able to work unsupervised to tight deadlines whilst being an effective team player, as part of a structured team. 

    • Respect, collaboration, and integrity are important values to you 

    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst an effective team player as part of a structured team

    • Confident communicator with a professional manner, and the ability to absorb and impart factual information to others and work within standard operating procedures

    • A positive self-starter with drive to achieve results in a friendly manner, but at the same time maintain quality and standards

    What we promise to offer: 
    • Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us

    • Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibility and promotes initiatives

    • A fun working atmosphere with various opportunities to work with awesome colleagues all over the world

    • Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services

    • Excellent career opportunities within an international environment

    • Competitive salary and incentive package depending on experience 

    • Standard working hours are 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible hours available between 7:30am and 6:30pm.  Core hours are 10:30am – 3:30pm

    • Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service

     

    This is a permanent position, based at our offices in Swansea.  

     

    We provide a healthy work-life balance with a blend of working from home and the office. 

     

    At Yokogawa we believe that our employees are crucial to our success. To help you maximize your potential, we offer an environment that actively encourages personal development and continuous learning (through internal and external trainings such as the leadership academy and sales academy, internal mobility, etc.)

     

    Please be advised a technical test will be part of the interview. At the offer of employment stage we will carry out , Education and Employment checks on all candidates


Civil/ Structural Engineer (Lead, Principal, Senior) - Glasgow
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Waste Coordinator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Waste Coordinator to join its team in Berkeley. The Waste Coordinator role comes with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus 25 days annual leave. If you’re a Waste Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:
  • Actively promote and support the company’s safety culture, behaviour, and values in all services and activities.
  • Help with operations and development of waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring safety for the public, environment, and staff.
  • Make sure all environmental permits, regulations, contracts, and company guidelines are followed.
  • Prepare and organise waste management documents, including records and paperwork to go with each waste shipment from one site to another.
  • Work with accredited labs to manage tests and ensure timely results.
  • Review and assess test results.
  • Decide how to handle waste based on the test results.
  • Communicate with the client for approval of document packs.
  • Coordinate with transport companies to arrange waste shipment logistics.
  • Inspect waste and facilities to ensure everything is in order.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry/Physics related subject
  • Full UK Driving license
  • An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
  • Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
  • Ability to deal with clients in a professional manner
Salary and benefits of the Waste Coordinator role
  • Basic Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private Health Care and other benefits
   

Civil Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/27/24
  • PAY RATE: $360.0 /DAY
Description of the expected service Title: Civil engineering design activities N756 Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC Levels 3 & 4 Context: As part of the replication strategy and according to the engineering sequence, the aim of the activity is to finalize the detailed design on the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC project. Main Activities: • Production of documents relating to input data, justifications and substantiation for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment • Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders including client, designers, and contractors throughout the design phase. • Review and acceptance of documents produced by detailed designer for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment. • Production of final documents (design & construction) to the clients and support the technical discussions. Key Relationships • EPR-E civil teams CLC and CLB • Members of the SZC civil program team • SZC Client organization • SZC Stakeholders Location EPR-E UK offices in Aztec West (Bristol) for a minimum of 3 days per week with the option for 2 days a week working from home. Skill level required Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 Technical Field Civil engineering structures and soil geotechnics study Delivery location UK Bristol Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC– Levels 3 & 4 Qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in civil engineering • Civil engineering design office experience (variable depending on the level of the service required) • Experience in the nuclear sector would be advantageous. Knowledge and technical skills: Essential: • Knowledge and understanding of the Codes & Standards on CW • Knowledge of the Steel • Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations. Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK Projects civil engineering design sequence and/or experience on HPC project would be advantageous. Preferred starting date Service  Skill level  Start date  Duration agreed (months)  Duration optional (months)    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC – Coordination  Engineer 4 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC  Engineers 3 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6   Estimated duration of the service As above Required software skills   Microsoft Word/Excel. Good knowledge of PDMS (or any 3D design software, consultation), TEKLA and/or Navisworks software (consultation).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Technical Lead Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Lead Engineer - Valves
  • Employees can work remotely
  • Full-time
  • ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
  • Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
  • ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear
Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

  • Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
  • Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
  • Lead contract technical and project meetings
  • Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
  • Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
  • Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
  • Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures
Qualifications

Profile:

  • Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
  • Good knowledge of Valves 
  • Capable of producing technical specifications
  • Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
  • Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
  • Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.
Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.