Adam Nash

Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear        

Tadley - Berkshire 12 month contract £45-55.00 per hour (Limited Company) outside IR35

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to undertake all pre and post contract quantity surveying services for multiple nuclear projects in Berkshire.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with the client regarding any commercial discussions.
• Provide commercial advice to the Project Managers.
• Advising on a procurement strategy.
• Preparation and negotiation of all sub-contract contract documentation.
• Analyse sub-contract tender cost and contract submissions.
• Managing an early warning process with the client and the sub-contractors.
• Managing sub-contract monthly payment.
• Working under NEC4 ECC, TSC and PSC contracts using options A, C &E.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing the commercial aspects of nuclear projects from pre to post contract.
• SC clearance needed.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £45 per hour

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected]   or ring 02392 288 289 and ask to speak to Adam Nash who can tell you more.

Role: Project Engineer Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Non Digital Contracting Authority: NRS/Magnox Contract Length: 24 months Location: Dungeness, Kent – 4 day week. Full time on site. IR35: In Scope Pay Rate to Candidate: PAYE - £38.21/hour, UMB - £51.89/hour Minimum Requirement: To provide fit for purpose engineering solutions for projects or engineering support on more complex projects. To ensure that design authority standards and configuration control are applied appropriately. • Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. • Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. • Support project optioneering process. • Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects • Produce and/or approve project technical specifications. • Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards. • Prepare modification proposals as required, acting as a Nominated Responsible Engineer where appointed. • Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instructions/method statements/risk assessments. • Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent. • Approve as built drawings. • Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning. • Manage hand over to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required. • Liaise and consult with system engineers and other stakeholders throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient and effective project delivery. • Maintain site configuration control throughout project lifecycle. Skills/Experience: • Experience in a practising disciplined Engineering role (Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I) on industrial plant. • Experience of nuclear and/or conventional project engineering • Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards. • Experience of working in highly regulated industry – nuclear preferred. • 18-24m of UK based experience. • Able to communicate well with clients, designers & SMEs. Desirable: • Working knowledge of the Safety Rules and working knowledge of risk assessment methodology. • Understanding of relevant Site Licence and Quality Management System requirements. • Working knowledge of CDM Designer role • Contract Management experience. • Project delivery experience Security Clearance: BPSS Basic CV Deadline: Tuesday 29th 3pm Interview Process: F2F/MS Teams Client qualify for GIS: YES - Disability confident scheme Please highlight on coversheet & inform the recruiter via email if your candidate qualifies for the guaranteed interview scheme. Drugs & Alcohol testing & DBS check – Please note, the candidate MUST cover the cost for any Drugs & Alcohol testing, as well as a DBS check prior to starting onsite. The candidate will not be reimbursed for these fees, without these completed, the candidate will not be granted site access and their start date will have to be moved.

Role Title Role Title: Senior Planner Job Family & Discipline Job Family: Planning Discipline: Planning Grade Grade: C2 Leadership Level: Leader of Others Reports to:  Lead Planner on the Project. Location & Hours Location: project, site, office based or mobile UK-wide depending on job requirements, as flexible working is welcome. Hours: This role can be available part time, job share or full time, depending on job requirements. Purpose Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners and contribute to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The Senior Planner's scope encompasses high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in achieving efficient and successful construction outcomes. Dimensions Financial: Not accountable for any value/budget. Organisational: Reports from Assistant / Trainee / Planner. Reports to Planning Lead on the Project. Interfaces Internal: Planning Team, Project Team and SBU Planning Lead. External: Project Stakeholders Accountabilities   Working independently or part of the planning team:

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance.
• Skilled in Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
• Tender: Utilize advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology, ensuring the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works
• Apply advanced expertise to meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, encompassing programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Demonstrate seasoned proficiency in developing the Tender Programme and supporting information, ensuring strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight.
• Contract:  At the contract stage, the Senior Planner takes on a heightened responsibility, utilizing advanced expertise to ensure the meticulous production, management, and maintenance of the Contract Programme. This includes adhering to planning procedures and collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead to optimize strategic planning elements.
• Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and execute the change control process as appropriate.
• Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.
• Strategic Planning Oversight and Mentorship: Aims to provide strategic planning oversight by leveraging advanced expertise in developing and implementing intricate scheduling techniques. Actively mentors and guides less experienced planners, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Contributes significantly to project success through the application of strategic planning insights and the cultivation of talent within the planning team.
• Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.

Behaviours Our behaviours include Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference and Value Everyone. For more information, please see the Balfour Beatty Cultural Framework. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Skills:

• Analytical and problem solving
• Good understanding and management of data and processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation and Conflict resolution
• Leadership

Knowledge:

• Advanced competence in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in project scheduling and planning, including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
• Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc.

Experience:

• Experienced in the production and management of Construction Programmes in a variety of different and complex projects.
• Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a track record of successful project delivery.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector, to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Berkshire site.

The EC&I Engineer role comes with a 12-month minimum contract (Outside IR35) and the opportunity to work on a technically complex and strategically important project.

If you’re an EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

EC&I Delivery

• Produce CE&I design concepts including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules and layout drawings

• Develop designs that conform to relevant British and European standards and client requirements

• Produce and maintain LTQR / Technical Files in accordance with Quality Management Systems

• Ensure designs address operability, maintainability and safety considerations

• Deliver designs in line with agreed project programmes and budgets

• Produce design justification reports demonstrating mitigation of identified technical risks

• Develop functional safety and controls documentation including FDS, SIDD and Functional Safety Plans

• Produce technical specifications, drawings and works instructions to enable manufacturing

• Check in-house and subcontract drawing documentation

• Produce FAT and SAT documentation and attend commissioning activities

• Manage subcontract suppliers

• Interpret and create EC&I engineering drawings using AutoCAD

• Support safety interlock design activities (preferred)

• Author engineering reports including basis of design, substantiation and calculation reports

• Support HVAC control systems design (highly desirable)

Technical Competency

• Maintain personal, professional and technical competency through CPD

• Develop design and engineering solutions in collaboration with internal specialists and supply chain partners

• Consolidate and collate design documentation for internal approvals and client submission

Commercial Awareness

• Support business continuity in line with company objectives

• Contribute to project success through effective internal communication

• Recognise commercial impacts of engineering decisions

• Maintain effective working relationships across company functions

• Promote company expertise and capability through professional engagement

Bid Support

• Provide technical responses to client and internal enquiries

• Support tender and contract reviews with technical and commercial input

• Assist with preparation of tender responses, costings and schedules

• Identify scope modifications and support cost/variation estimates

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC or demonstrable equivalent experience (Essential)

• Broad-based engineering experience in design and manufacturing (Essential)

• Design of electrical systems (Essential)

• Low voltage control gear experience (Essential)

• Control systems experience (Essential)

Desirable:

• Membership of an appropriate professional body

• IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety (or equivalent)

• Knowledge of drawing principles and standards

• Understanding of CE marking requirements

• AutoCAD experience

• Machine Safety Directives / Functional Safety knowledge

• HAZOP / HAZID experience

• Experience in Functional Safety (BS EN 61508 & 61511)

Personal Skills

The EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and technically strong in EC&I design

• Safety-focused with experience in regulated environments

• Able to manage multiple technical deliverables

• Commercially aware and capable of supporting tender activities

• Comfortable liaising with clients, subcontractors and commissioning teams

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Engineer role

• 12-month minimum contract
• Outside IR35
• £55-60 per hour
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile Nuclear project in Berkshire

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288289 or email [email protected].

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector, to recruit an Electrical Technician for its Berkshire site.

The Electrical Technician role comes with a 18-month minimum contract operating under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and the opportunity to work on a busy and safety-critical site.

If you’re an Electrical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Technician role

• Competently perform the duties of a qualified technician as part of a team engaged in installation, modification, maintenance, repair, testing and trials of electrical systems and equipment

• Carry out installation activities in accordance with relevant drawings and Safe Systems of Work

• Support operations including testing and trials

• Undertake maintenance and repair tasks

• Carry out support installation, modification, EMIT (Examination, Maintenance, Inspection & Test) and decommissioning activities as required

• Work from schematics, diagrams and engineering drawings to install equipment

• Install systems and equipment in compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements

• Complete and maintain all associated records and documentation

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Completion of a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent training

• City & Guilds Level 3 certification in Electrical Engineering

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification

• Experience in electrical installation, examination, maintenance, inspection & test and decommissioning

• Fully conversant with IEE Regulations

• Experience working in site and/or factory environments

• Work experience within engineering, science or construction environments

Desirable:

• Experience working on a nuclear licensed site or similar high-hazard environment

Personal Skills

The Electrical Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Safety-focused and able to work within strict Safe Systems of Work

• Detail-oriented and capable of working accurately from technical drawings

• Comfortable working in regulated, high-hazard environments

• A strong team player with the ability to follow project instructions effectively

Rate and benefits of the Electrical Technician role

• 18-month minimum contract
• Operating under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• £38.17 per hour
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile Nuclear site in Berkshire

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288289 or email [email protected].

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Health Physics Surveyor (Nuclear)

Long term contract/Permanent

Location - Reading

Rate - £36.26 per hour / £40,000 plus benefits

Start Date - ASAP

As a HP Surveyor you will be performing activities and carrying out assessments on tasks, equipment or environments which have a radiological impact. While doing it to the highest standards.

Responsibilities include:

• radiological surveys and analyses
• routine Health Physics tasks including –

• Response checks of instrumentation
• Monitoring of personnel and areas
• Designated area access / egress control
• Air sampling
• PPE / RPE inspection
• Possible use of specialised RPE, i.e. PBASO (pressurised breathing air - suit operative)
• Working party compliance with radiological controls

• Clearance monitoring
• decontamination of areas, items and personnel
• Prepare and maintain all necessary records, and associated documentation
• Assist project engineers as necessary with work/test instructions and studies
• Report progress and results to the RPS / Supervisor / Site Manager

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Radiation Protection or City & Guilds - Radiation Safety Practices
• Proven experience of health physics surveillance
• Understands radiological issues, radioactive shielding and barrier theories and protocols for safe working
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations inc: COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR
• Compliance with Radiological Protection / IRR 99
• Competent user of MS Office
• Carry out simple arithmetic calculations
• Utilisation of technical or scientific data
• DV clearance or clearable

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288 289 or email on [email protected]