http://www.4engineers.co.uk/ Latest Jobs Posted Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:27 +0000 rss20 by http://www.4engineers.co.uk/ admin@4engineers.co.uk http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16787 Quantity Surveyor – Manchester Our client is a very successful main contractor. They cover numerous sectors of industry including healthcare, education, private residential, commercial, specialist projects, industrial, retail, and hotels. Due to expansion, they are now searching for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. They are looking for someone who has a solid permanent work background and has worked for main contractors. It is essential that you have knowledge of building processes within the main contract building environment typically covering education, healthcare, commercial, retail, leisure, residential and specialist projects and be expected to take projects from pre-award tender process through to completion. ROLE: • To ensure in consultation he prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with their subcontract terms. • To prepare accurate draft sub-contracts schedules. • To administer the sub-contractor performance so as to ensure timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into sub-contracts. • To participate and advise on programme/delay issues arising from change/variations and to prepare claims for extensions of time. • To prepare, negotiate and settle final accounts. • To ensure the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter. • To supervise, mentor and encourage all subordinate staff in their personal professional development. CANDIDATE : • The client is looking for someone with a main contract background, you must be driven and have a hard work ethic. • You must also have a structured permanent career. • It would be preferable that you have a formal construction degree / qualification in Quantity Surveying. • It is essential for you to have experience on new build and refurbishment experience with major projects. SALARY: The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary between £40,000 - £45,000 + a generous package. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16786 Business Development Manager – Manchester Our client is a major M&E Contractor / Facilities Services provider based in the North West. They are currently looking to add to their business development team due to expansion. This is a fabulous opportunity with tremendous career progression. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for new customer acquisition across the North of England. ROLE • To win new work for our client to achieve growth targets. • Understand customers' business activities and needs and provide sound information and expert advice on the services that our client can provide. • Increase the value of new business t by optimising opportunities from existing customers and clients through cross, range and up-selling. • Formulate innovative business solutions for current and prospective customers. • Looking for business processes that create a real competitive advantage. • Lead, develop and present high quality business proposals both in written form and 'high impact' presentations utilising up-to-date techniques as appropriate. • Liaise with the Estimating and Commercial teams to ensure properly casted estimations are submitted. CANDIDATE • Proven and successful experience gained in a Business Development field-based sales role in at least one large professional and quality orientated FM business. • Proven experience and thorough knowledge of the full range of out sourced service provision within the FM market. • A high degree of knowledge of M&E Asset Management • Can demonstrate an enviable sales record and proven success in securing services and profitable opportunities • A thorough understanding and knowledge of up-to-date competitor and market intelligence. • Educated to degree level with a professional qualification in Business Management or equivalent. • A proven network of contacts within the UK property and facilities industry. • Membership of BIFM and /or IFMA would be an advantage. REMUNERATION • Salary to £60000 • Company Car • 25 days holiday • Company Pension • Healthcare Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16785 Bid Manager – North West Our client is a major M&E Contractor / Facilities Management Company based in Greater Manchester but working on major FM contracts throughout the UK. They are currently recruiting for a Bid Manager to work closely with the Bid Management Director to work on commercial proposals and tenders. To be a key member of the BD team, meeting the growth and financial targets for our client and securing new business opportunities with prospective clients. ROLE • Deliver business development targets. revenue, gross margin, profit,and regularly review progress taking appropriate action as necessary to achieve target. • Develop, and take ownership of Bids, to ensure robust commercial proposals are submitted • Ensure all tenders and proposals are progressed through the BMF process and completed before submission. • Formulate innovative business solutions for current and prospective customers, looking for business critical processes and developing or modifying new service offerings that create a real competitive advantage for the client. • Lead, develop and present high quality business proposals both in written form and 'high impact' presentations utilising up-to-date techniques as appropriate. • Liaise with the Estimating and Commercial teams to ensure properly casted estimations are submitted and supported by appropriate contract terms and conditions CANDIDATE • Proven and successful experience gained in a Business Development -commercial role at a senior level in at least one large professional and quality orientated FM business. • Proven experience and thorough knowledge of the full range of outsourced service provision within the FM market. • A high degree of knowledge of the full range of requirements for the provision of soft, hard and integrated FM services, a thorough understanding of the customer's drive and motive to outsource with success in large and complex bid proposals. • Can demonstrate an enviable record and proven success in securing integrated services and profitable opportunities in excess of £10m. • A thorough understanding and knowledge of up-to-date competitor and market intelligence. • Educated to degree level with a professional qualification in Business Management or equivalent. • Knowledge of latest estimating and management systems and techniques • A proven track record with customers and clients and an ability to quickly develop relationships. • Good personal organisational skills and ability to prepare and follow up short term plans. • Tenacious and determined to get results. • Skilful negotiator with first class presentation skills both written.and orally. REMUNERATION • Salary to £60000 • Company Car • Pension • Healthcare • 25 days holiday Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16784 SENIOR ESTIMATOR – SURREY We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Estimator to join a widely recognised and increasingly growing company in the construction industry. The company are one of the market leaders in construction in the South East area with a proven track record throughout the UK. The Role will be based in Surrey and provide the estimating process to cover prospective tenders managed from the office. Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, the right candidate will ensure that an accurate and robust estimate is prepared for both new build and refurbishment projects. Working in a fast, dynamic and varied environment to enable the submission of consistently high quality tender submissions in accordance with our clients bid strategy & procedures. ROLE • To manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen • To identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process • To identify risks and opportunities • To lead the supply chain enquiry process • To produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team • To conduct their role in a way which is consistent with the company's sustainability objectives • To complete project take–offs to the required level of detail for all trades • To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan • Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic CANDIDATE • Must have a track record of ssuccessful delivery of tenders on a wide range of tenders • Must have an excellent knowledge of various construction methods • Must be competent with using Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project • Must have experience of using Conquest Estimating system or similar • Must be able to provide good attention to detail with the ability to work to challenging deadlines • Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision • HNC or degree qualified in a relevant subject SALARY • £50 TO £65k depending upon experience • Car / Car allowance plus health care and pension Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16783 ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR – South Midlands I am currently working with a medium sized Electrical Contractor based in the South Midlands to secure an experienced Estimator. This company works with many well known main contractors in a wide range of sectors providing electrical services to schools, offices, hospitals, industrial estates and private housing across the Midlands and South East of England. They have a high volume of enquiries and are keen to secure another member of staff that can ensure that they secure new work, with a view to growing the business steadily in the future. The successful candidate will already be working in a similar role and be proficient in generating enquiries, design and build works, pre-tenders through to fully specified and detailed secured orders. Please contact me if you feel you are suitable for this position and looking for a new challenge. Only candidates with a steady employment history as a full time Electrical Estimator will be considered for this role. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16782 M&E Quantity Surveyor – Assistant / Intermediate level Our client is a well established M&E contractor based in East Anglia. They are currently looking to add an assistant / intermediate quantity surveyor to their commercial team. Dealing predominantly with commercial, education, health and retail contracts throughout the East Anglia and the South Midlands, this is mainly an office based role. Working within an established team, the role will have a pre-contract focus meaning the successful candidate must be able to produce cost plans from an agreed schedule rates. The candidate will also be expected to assist in post contract meetings with the clients representatives to finalise variations and cost. Requirements: - BSc in Quantity Surveying or relevant degree - 2 to 4 years M&E Quantity Surveying experience - Consultancy background advantageous - Ability to produce an M&E Cost Report - Live within a commutable distance of London Remuneration: £30,000 to £45,000 per annum dependent upon experience Car allowance Health Pension This is a great opportunity for an ambitious M&E Quantity Surveyor to join an established M&E Contractor with a good reputation and full order book. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16781 Senior information Assurance Consultants, based London salary up to 100k TBA according to experience Applicants will need extensive experience of delivering technical consultancy within UK Government and the private sector. Good first degree and relevant professional qualifications. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent. Associate/full membership of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) with ITPC. Membership of CESG Listed Adviser Scheme (CLAS). Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments in accordance with HMG Information Assurance standards No 1 and No 2 (able to document risks and their management). Able to communicate risks to client stakeholders. Subject matter expert - leadership and knowledge sharing with others, documenting and reviewing others documentation of risks and their management in accordance with the HMG Information Assurance Standars No 2 as implemented by the client. Significant experience of delivering technical consultancy within UK Government. Evidence of providing technical IA solutions to complex scenarios. Evidence of conducting compliance audits e.g. against ISO27001. Broad and expert knowledge of HMG Information Assurance Policies, Standards and Guidelines, with working knowledge of the Security Policy Framework (especially Part 4) and the CESG IA Portfolio. Programme/project management experience. Assist in the production of client policies and procedures to meet HMG requirements. Build up a knowledge of the client enterprise and security architecture to enable consistent and valued security advice. Excellent communicator at all levels and situations, coupled with solid report writing abilities. Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-discipline environment and in a matrix organisation Broad and detailed knowledge of HMG Information Assurance Policies, Standards and Guidelines including Security Policy Framework and CESG Good Practice Guides. Evidence of conducting audits e.g. against ISO27001. Ability to work within a performance management culture. Genuine self-starter and completer-finisher ‘profiles’. An interest in developing both technical and consultancy skills is essential. A solid programme/project management background and previous experience of working with specific named HMG clients. Ambition to work in a challenging and rewarding role that provides real benefit to clients that make use of cutting-edge technology. Leader and team player, contributing to the overall success of the business. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process to DV level and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted. The roles The Responsibilities Conduct a lead security role in complex IA scenarios that involve multiple tasks and IA consultants, improving the risk management processes by understanding the client's aims, culture and portfolio. Deliver products and services to the highest level of quality and within time and budget constraints in accordance with leadership and management of Service Delivery Manager (SDM) and service proposition/tasking/workbook. Provide regular progress and quality reports to the Service Delivery Management. Conduct in-depth risk assessments that involve innovative thinking to address challenging IA scenarios that push the boundaries of HMG Information Assurance Standard No 1 (Parts 1 and 2). Conduct compliance testing to deliver security solutions. Build successful working relationships with key customers and stakeholders improving understanding of the value of the Security & Risk Consultancy Services. Conduct detailed scoping appraisals designed to establish the security requirements, costs and resources of delivering systems and/or services. Produce accreditation strategies and plans to address the requirements of multiple systems and/or services. Establish a detailed understanding of the clients' major security architectures to enable the provision of consistent and valued IA advice and provide maximum employability. Identify areas of IA weakness at client sites and produce detailed remediation plans. Take an active role in the improvement, growth and business development of Information Assurance Consultancy Services. Lead on continued improvement (Pace, Agility, VfM, Capability and Complexity) of the provision of the services through embracing and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Mentor and develop less experienced IA consultants. Deputise for the IA Service Delivery Manager or other Lead Practitioner. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16780 Communication Systems Engineers, initial 6 months contracts based in Portsmouth with off site work in UAE Applications are invited from personnel with the following experiences Must demonstrate the following skills; Experience of Satellite modems DVB-RCS modem System HDR / VHDR modem Systems Tactical Modem System Understand the concept and experience working with- -Hubbing & Meshing -Point to Point / Point to Multi point systems -Radio Plans -Link Budgets -Satellite Payload / Simulators -RF matrix management The following would be of benefit but are not essential: Experience of Thales Satellite modems Experience of RF transmission systems & Antennas IP modem experience Cisco CCNA/CCDA level of networking experience The candidates must be willing to work extra hours as required – these may included evening and weekends to suit should Business demand arise and be able to deploy to the UAE for work as and when required. Team Player Organised/Methodical approach Communicative and drive to achieve targets without continual supervision. Engineers are required for the STF test programme. Their tasks will include integration of the Yahsat sub systems into one complete system. running tests from test procedure documents , fault finding, fault reporting with debug information, fault solution testing and support to field personnel in the UAE. These engineers most be capable of working on their own and also be able to liaise with other departments and teams on technical issues. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16779 Quantity Surveyor - Manchester Our client is a very successful main contractor. They cover numerous sectors of industry including healthcare, education, private residential, commercial, specialist projects, industrial, retail, and hotels. Due to expansion, they are now searching for a senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. They are looking for someone who has a solid permanent work background and has worked for main contractors. It is essential that you have knowledge of building processes within the main contract building environment typically covering education, healthcare, commercial, retail, leisure, residential and specialist projects and be expected to take projects from pre-award tender process through to completion. ROLE: To ensure in consultation the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with their subcontract terms. To prepare accurate draft sub-contracts schedules. To administer the sub-contractor performance so as to ensure timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into sub-contracts. To participate and advise on programme/delay issues arising from change/variations and to prepare claims for extensions of time. To prepare, negotiate and settle final accounts. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4engineers.co.uk/view.php?job_id=16778 Software Algorithm Research and Development Engineer, based Hants salary up to 50k TBA with the successful applicant Qualifications and experience needed by applicants MSc, PhD or strong academic background in maths, science, engineering or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Interest in maths modelling and analytics Experience of algorithm design, prototyping and validation Strong OO experience, preferably either MATLAB or .NET Interest in advanced data-mining and data-analysis for decision support Experience and knowledge of mathematical modelling techniques pertaining to prediction, anomaly modelling, reasoning and optimisation (example probabilistic graphical modelling, statistics, or artificial intelligence) Experience of MATLAB Understanding of sorting and optimisation algorithms Appreciation of computational complexity theory Knowledge of design patterns Interdisciplinary communication to forge connections with diverse domain specialists The client is a global provider of information solutions to the aerospace, energy, defence and related high-technology industries. The Advanced Technology Group is a world leader in the applied research and development of Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) solutions to real-world data-rich problems. The group supports the research, development and application of information exploitation technologies including anomaly modelling, prediction, virtual sensing, reasoning and decision support and current applications include state-of-the-art whole-aircraft and engine health management, off-board and on-board reasoning, and wind turbine health management. The group relies on a broad range of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques majoring in data-mining, machine learning, maths modelling and statistics. Role Summary/Purpose : Software Algorithm Research, Technology and Development Engineer for decision support and advanced data analysis. Essential Responsibilities : - Design and develop advanced data-analysis tools for decision support - Work closely with the technical fellow and analytics applications team to develop core toolsets There may be an opportunity for a PHD grad with less experience at a lower level so please send your CV for a confidential evaluation. 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