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CCGT Plant Manager - Ghana

US$10K net per month + accommodation, vehicle, flights, healthcare, life insurance

Fantastic opportunity to join an international energy and water company who are currently seeking an experienced Plant Manager to manage a CCGT power plant in Ghana.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Plant Manager role holds responsibility for overseeing and directing all Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, including supporting activities. Enabling the achievement of business objectives, with due regard to safety, health and the environment.

The Plant Manager will directly supervise: Deputy Plant Manager, Operations Manager, HSSE Manager, Head of Performance and Reliability, Outage Planning and Execution Manager

Responsibilities:
  • Develop on a regular basis, new strategy aimed towards increasing productivity and production as well as maximizing revenue.
  • Develop objectives and implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus for the operations and maintenance unit
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
  • Organise training and staff development initiatives
  • Plan, organise, direct, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the plant
  • Ensure that compliance standards as well as company policies are met
  • Ensure that staff always maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety regulations and protocols
  • Keep abreast of maintenance and repairs, ensuring that the workplace is free from any safety hazards
  • Prepare operating budgets and reports and ensure that all operations run within their set budget as delegated by the General Manager
  • Review EHS reports and implement corrective actions where required
  • Oversee business compliance with contractual commitments, especially those associated with the PPA and LTSA
  • Oversee the contractor’s performance within the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) to ensure their compliance with all technical and commercial aspects of the agreement
  • Ensure the company management system is reviewed, relevant, updated, and available to all the team
  • Review plant inspection reports and audits and implement modifications / corrective actions where required
  • Oversee identification, evaluation and implementation of plant improvement opportunities to develop means for improving the Plant performance at optimal costs
  • Develop and ensure succession planning at all levels
  • Establish contacts and interactions with external organizations to promote sharing of best practice and continuous improvement
  • Organize and oversee full team meetings
  • Encourage active communication between teams
Required competences:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related field
  • Previous experience working at a senior management level in a CCGT power plant is essential (ideally as Plant Manager)
  • Clear understanding of how an independent power project is structured, the relationship between the various contracts, notably PPA, the LTSA to oversee general compliance of parties involved in the contracts.
  • Experience of developing and managing power plant improvement projects
  • A proven ability to lead, communicate and drive change
  • Self-starter with a strong ability to multitask and motivate a team to meet deadlines
  • An attitude that naturally seeks continual improvement
  • An enthusiasm for learning
  • Excellent computer literacy
Benefits Package:

US$10K net per month
Accommodation
4x4 Vehicle - fuelled
2 x Flights per annum
Healthcare
Life insurance

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Service Delivery Manager - ERP / Microsoft Dynamics365 - Brussels, Belgium

€50,000 to €70,000 per annum +extensive package incorporating car allowance + insurance + bonus

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing company that provides enterprise business technology and managed services solutions. They currently have an urgent requirement for an experienced Service Delivery Manager to join their expanding team, based in Brussels.

Their focus is on providing solutions that deliver business outcomes in areas such as CRM, .NET application development, business intelligence, collaboration, ERP and infrastructure. Offering flexible deployment models on-premise, outsourced, or in the cloud.

This client facing role will involve:
  • Identification of customers’ needs and opportunities
  • Development of a road map with the customer for relevant IT landscapes
  • Organizing service delivery and service improvement
  • Follow-up and planning on incidents, problems and changes
  • Set up and management of budgets and actuals
  • Resource planning of the shared service team for your assigned customers
Required competences:
  • Open and trustful leader who works transparently with team and clients
  • Communicative team player who can motivate teams and individuals
  • Entrepreneur driven to provide your customers with a perfect service
  • Higher degree in IT, business or other relevant background, with relevant working experience
  • Experience as a project manager/service manager preferably using Agile methodologies
  • Knowledge of ERP package(s) and experience in translating Business Requirements to ICT requirements. Functional and/or technical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics365 F&O or previous versions is a strong plus
  • Understanding of modern IT-landscapes
  • ITIL certification is an asset
  • Fluent in Dutch and good knowledge of English and French

In sharing their passion for technology, consulting and customer success, they will help you build the skills and experience that will prepare you for greater responsibilities and rewards.

This a fantastic opportunity to participate in challenging projects, in an exciting international environment. 
Interacting with inspiring colleagues who have a professional attitude and attach considerable importance to teamwork and success.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Database Administrator (DBA) - MS SQL - Brussels, Belgium

€40,000 to €60,000 per annum + car allowance + insurance + bonus
 
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a growing company that provides enterprise business technology and managed services solutions. They currently have an urgent requirement for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their expanding team, based in Brussels.

Their focus is on providing solutions that deliver business outcomes in areas such as CRM, .NET application development, business intelligence, collaboration, ERP and infrastructure. Offering flexible deployment models on-premise, outsourced, or in the cloud.

As a DBA you will:

Have a thorough understanding of query plans and indexing and understand how to tune indexes to optimize database performance;
Analyze technical issues, provide feedback to both internal organization and suppliers and think about long term solutions that will prevent the problem in the future;
Create and maintain SQL server maintenance jobs (backup and recovery, develop and maintain business continuity, manage index fragmentation and keep statistics up-to-date);
Design new database architectures based on client needs;
Analyze existing database systems using structured analysis and data modelling techniques, provides recommendations for improvement;
Coordinate and perform maintenance work to database systems;
Collaborate with project teams to manage system interdependencies;
Create and maintain documentation, organize knowledge sharing sessions;
Perform calculations, interdependency analysis and prioritization exercises related to systems changes;
Coordinate and perform maintenance work to database systems;

Required competences:

  • A higher degree in IT or an equivalent area
  • Significant practical and technical experience in a Microsoft development environment
  • Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated success working in a team
  • Strong oral/written communication skills
  • Fluent in Dutch and good knowledge of English and French
  • Readiness to travel to the client site as needed (Belgium and Europe)

In sharing their passion for technology, consulting and customer success, they will help you build the skills and experience that will prepare you for greater responsibilities and rewards.

This a fantastic opportunity to participate in challenging projects, in an exciting international environment. 
Interacting with inspiring colleagues who have a professional attitude and attach considerable importance to teamwork and success.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.

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Senior Electronics Engineer – Innovative Tech Start-up – Milton Keynes, UK

£45,000 to £60,000 per annum + Benefits 
Office and flexible remote working

Looking to join an exciting start-up and use your skills to develop the latest game-changing technology?

A leading innovator in the global indoor location technology market has an urgent requirement for an enthusiastic Senior Hardware Engineer to join their expanding team. Focused on novel, cutting edge technology, you will be working on a wearable IOT solution that provides a state-of-the-art elderly and vulnerable care solution.

The position will involve:

This role is key to the business and includes the following hardware projects:
• Enhancing the prototype wearable with new sensors and updated firmware
• Developing the network of devices which communicate with the wearable
• IOT devices to pick up on environmental signals

Project aspects will include ease of manufacture, firmware programming, battery life and range.
Not only does this technology support elderly care but it also has applications in transport for crowd monitoring and navigation. Part of the role will also involve furthering development of the crowd monitoring solution. 

You'll be taking ownership of a hardware ecosystem and increasing the maturity of the platform. This will include supporting the development of the customer proposition, enhancing the application to support a rapidly growing business and delivering an amazing experience to customers.
The business has secured major contract wins and there is plenty of scope for advancement in such a fast-growing company, with the team set to grow considerably over the next 12 months.
Your passion and experience will make a massive difference as you join a small, motivated team, where pride in your work and a positive and practical attitude is key. 

Required competences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering (or similar qualification)
• Experience working in an Electronics / Hardware Engineer role
• Strong electronics design skills, particularly prototyping, firmware development,
• microcontrollers and PCB Design.
• Strong C/C++ Programming experience
• Experience using electronics design software
• A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of electronic sensor measurement
• Hands-on experience of prototype development, testing and Troubleshooting
• strong communication skills and sound decision-making capabilities

You will be joining a growing, self-organising team, and will have the freedom to decide the
most efficient way to work together and get the job done.
You will be an integral part of the team creating a highly visible and valuable product that's seeking to change the way care is delivered worldwide.
You will get to work on projects which require genuine engineering, maths and software skills for
problem solving far beyond most SASS products.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.

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Digital Ecology Technical Director - Flexible Location, UK

£50,000 to £65,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Looking to take your career further in digital ecology?
Join an expanding international consultancy spearheading digital transformation in the ecology, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Working in the ecology division, the position will focus on developing and delivering digital ecology services to major infrastructure developers and providers.

The position will involve:

Applying expert knowledge of ecology survey, remote and infield sensing and data analysis to enable delivery of major infrastructure planning and construction, water resource management, natural capital and energy projects.

Providing technical guidance in the development of bespoke digital ecology products and services to support the business, infrastructure delivery and asset management projects and clients in the UK and Internationally.

Supporting and developing the company's digital ecology growth strategy to identify and deliver year on year new business growth

Contributing to and delivering conference presentations and online seminars on key projects and best practice approaches

Supporting Business Directors in the development and maintenance of key client relationships

Undertaking team supervision and mentoring for ecology field and data analysis specialists.

Required competences:

The right candidate will be a degree qualified individual (ecology, engineering) with experience specifically working as an ecologist for a consultancy.

Ecological experience of census techniques and concepts, data management, assessments and studies.

Technical understanding of ecological surveys, digital and GIS applications.

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Highly numerate and good attention to detail.

Ability to deliver presentations internally and externally.

Benefits Package:

Attractive salary up to £65,000, dependent upon experience
Paid membership of two professional institutions
Pension
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Income protection
25 days annual leave + bank holidays and option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days per year
Online benefits scheme offering a wide range of flexible benefits

Excellent potential for career development.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration.
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Project Manager - Water Utilities - Flexible Location, UK

£50,000 to £65,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Looking to take your career further in the water sector?
Join an expanding international business that are renowned in sectors such as utilities, infrastructure and energy.

Working in the water division, the position will focus on delivering water utility and network projects, delivering work within budget, programme and quality constraints.

The position will involve:

Managing relationships with clients, delivery team members and suppliers to achieve project objectives, including regular project reporting.

Ensuring delivery team members understand and meet project Quality, Budget and Programme requirements.

Positioning and bid production activities to win new/repeat business.

Supporting contract negotiations with client peers.

Managing risk which may include fixed price contracts, new technology or new clients.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Applying knowledge of PM processes, including project planning, tracking of project performance and management of change.

Applying knowledge of Financial Management, including using programme tracking tools such as MS Project, Earned Value Analysis and Cost Forecasting.

Leading teams with demonstrated understanding and application of contract commercial terms and demonstrated skill for managing project risks.

Working closely with task leads, internal and external technical specialists and peers to prepare high quality, safe and efficient designs.

Commitment to maintaining Continuing Professional Development.

Being aware of and identify opportunities for introducing innovation and lessons learnt from colleagues across the industry.

Required competences:

The right candidate will be a degree qualified individual (civil engineer or similar) with experience working on water projects either as Project Engineer or Project Manager.

Project management competencies including project planning, tracking, reporting and delivery.

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills to lead and motivate teams and establish excellent working relationships with clients

Highly numerate and good attention to detail.

Understanding of engineering appraisal and design of civil engineering projects.

Ability to deliver presentations internally and externally.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Digital Products & Services Manager - Utilities, Flexible Location, UK

£70,000 to £85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits Package

Global company spearheading data analytics and asset management in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Their mandate - Solving clients’ complex problems, building relationships and fulfilling a mission to improve and sustain the quality of life around the world. Work that improves lives, sparks economic development, strengthens public health and changes communities for the better. 

This key role will require a combination of business development and technical direction combined with strategic internal and external relationship management. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with and support the Head of Digital Product Services to achieve the Strategic and Financial Objectives
  • Building and maintaining excellent client relationships
  • Continue to build the talent and capability of the DPS function to deliver leading services for our clients
  • Ensure excellent quality in delivery to the agreed cost and time targets
  • Influence and input into the continuing development of innovative and unique approaches that give a differentiated and exclusive position to the company's digital offering
  • Assist in the definition and implementation of DPS’ marketing and sales plan
  • Cross selling of digital opportunities within the business
  • Team responsibilities - Management, Leadership, Talent Development, reviews/appraisals, talent retention & recruitment

Requirements:
  • Experience in digital solutions for asset intensive industries
  • Practical experience in Agile working methodologies such as Scrum
  • Use and management of DevOps for development and project activities
  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Project and Programme management
  • TOTEX investment decision making tools and techniques

Benefits Package:

Attractive salary up to £85,000, dependent upon experience
Car Allowance
Paid membership of two professional institutions
Pension  
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Income protection
25 days annual leave + bank holidays and option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days per year
Online benefits scheme offering a wide range of flexible benefits 

The opportunity offers excellent potential for career development.
Full or part time working and flexible working available.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration. For further information contact Andy Morss on 07930 429 052.
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Business Development Manager - Water Networks, Flexible Location, UK

£45,000 to £60,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing water industry start-up who are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their business. The business has enjoyed a number of years of growth and are well set to move forward. They provide cutting edge water network technology with an integrated SaaS asset management system that provides advanced analytics. With the time ripe for technological change in the water sector, driven by OFWAT targets, there is fantastic opportunity for the business.

This role can be based anywhere in the country, with occasional travel to the Head Office. The main focus will be on opening doors, building strong relationships with potential utilities customers and promoting the business and its offerings.

To be considered you will be educated to degree or diploma level in an engineering or technical subject and have successful business development / sales experience in the utilities sector or a similar market such as oil & gas, energy or process.

There is a generous salary, bonus and benefits package on offer. The company operates an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. They focus on a a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working and social activities. They have a low staff turnover and are now recruiting to further grow their team.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration. For further information contact Andy Morss on 07930 429 052.
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Project Manager - Civil / Environmental, Leamington Spa, UK

£40,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Fantastic opportunity to join a specialist environmental construction company who are an industry leader in delivering environmental projects across the UK. Specialising in the in-house design and delivery of civil / environmental projects such as ecological mitigation, civil engineering projects, river restorations, river re-alignments, floodplain re-connections and fish passes.

You will be responsible for the planning, project management and delivery of a habitat mitigation and woodland translocation project in Warwickshire, ensuring the highest quality, H&S and environmental standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of graduate and assistant project managers
Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans
Financial control of projects, understanding tender allowances and monitoring costs against agreed budgets
Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
Foster good relations and reputation with clients
Manage design co-ordination
Work with Site Managers and Site Foreman to ensure smooth delivery of projects on site
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

Requirements:

An experienced Project Manager in the civil engineering, environmental or similar industry
Experience with implementation of projects including the management of cost, quality and health & safety
Demonstratable project management skills
Strong communication skills to include experience dealing with stakeholders
Confident decision maker
Experience in leading a small project management team
Contractual (particularly NEC3) experience
Knowledge of CDM regulations
A passion for the natural environment

A competitive salary and benefits package is available for this role.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration. For further information contact Andy Morss on 07930 429 052.
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Senior Software Developer - Surrey, UK

£50,000 to £65,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Global company spearheading data analytics and asset management in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Their mandate - Solving clients’ complex problems, building relationships and fulfilling a mission to improve and sustain the quality of life around the world. Work that improves lives, sparks economic development, strengthens public health and changes communities for the better. 

A key focus of the role will be the development and enhancement of new and existing software and systems. Providing systems integration expertise.
Undertaking advanced data analytics and ETL/ELT activities. Working with internal and external clients. Leading a new team that will be recruited in 2020.

Requirements:

Experience on some of the following is desired:
• C# and SQL
• Angular 1 and Typescript
• asp.net application development with MVC
• Data modelling and development of SQL Server stored procedures and UDFs
• Documentation of technical solution specifications
• Object-Oriented Programming

Benefits Package:

Attractive salary up to £65,000, dependent upon experience
Paid membership of two professional institutions
Pension  
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Income protection
25 days annual leave + bank holidays and option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days per year
Online benefits scheme offering a wide range of flexible benefits 
Season ticket loan

The opportunity offers excellent potential for career development.
Full or part time working and flexible working will be considered 

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration. For further information contact Andy Morss on 07930 429 052.
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Site Manager - Civil / Environmental, Warwick, UK

£30,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Fantastic opportunity to join a specialist environmental construction company who are an industry leader in delivering environmental projects across the UK. Specialising in the in-house design and delivery of civil / environmental projects such as ecological mitigation, civil engineering projects, river restorations, river re-alignments, floodplain re-connections and fish passes.

You will be working on three high profile habitat mitigation and woodland translocation projects in the Warwick area, ensuring the highest quality, H&S and environmental standards are met.

The role would suit applicants from a Civils background with extensive infrastructure project experience that are interested in Environmental Mitigation, and don’t mind getting muddy!

Requirements:

· Site Management experience on civil engineering projects
· Experience of groundworks is essential
· HNC/HND or Degree in related field
· CSCS card, SMSTS, Temporary works Coordinator and/or Temp works supervisor, First Aid, Fire Marshall
· A self-starter with a proven track record of setting up well run sites, project teams and construction project processes
· Experience of leading and managing professional site teams and sub-contractors
· Experience in delivering the highest SHEQ standards throughout delivery
· Able to produce and manage the site look ahead programme to ensure all resources are in place in a timely manner
· Experience of highlighting any commercial issues and keeping accurate site diaries and records to inform the commercial processes.
· Strong communication skills and ability to work with key stake holders of all levels
· Positive, pro-active attitude
· Good communicator 
· Experience of working within ecological mitigation, landscaping, arboriculture desirable
·Able to work sensitively with the public and local stakeholders

A competitive salary and benefits package is available for this role.
The position can be offered on either a permanent or contract basis.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration. For further information contact Andy Morss on 07930 429 052.
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Senior Ecologist - Surrey, UK

£35,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity to join a growing global consultancy that are renowned in sectors such as utilities, infrastructure and energy. Working on sustainable solutions to some of today’s biggest energy, water and communications challenges.

They are currently recruiting a Senior Ecologist to join an expanding environmental team, which includes ecologists, landscape architects, geomorphologists and EIA specialists.

The position will involve:
  • Undertaking and managing ecological surveys
  • Ecological reporting and assessment
  • Providing Ecological Clerk of Works role
  • Preparing ecological proposals
  • Managing and mentoring junior EIA/ecology team members
  • Instructing and managing ecological sub-consultants
  • Working and knowledge sharing with our national team of ecologists
There is an active community of ecological practice and the business will support you through Chartered Ecologist status if not already obtained. In addition they will encourage your development in order to obtain protected species licences related to your interest. Providing field experience, mentoring and training as required.

Required competences:
  • A relevant Environmental degree
  • Obtained or working towards obtaining full membership of CIEEM
  • An excellent grounding in ecological assessment and competent to lead some of the following surveys:
    • Extended Phase 1 survey
    • Water vole
    • Badger
    • Otter
    • Amphibians including great crested newts
    • Identifying bat roosts & activity surveys
    • Hedgerows
    • Invasive plants
    • Reptiles
  • Holder of one or more protected species survey and/or development licences
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Flexibility to travel and work unsociable hours for fieldwork 
  • Full driving licence
Benefits Package:

Attractive salary 
Paid membership of two professional institutions
Pension (8% employer contribution when employee contributes 5%) 
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Income protection
25 days annual leave + bank holidays and option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days per year
Online benefits scheme offering a wide range of flexible benefits 
Season ticket loan

The opportunity offers excellent potential for career development.

Full or part time working and flexible working will be considered 

Solving clients’ complex problems, building relationships and fulfilling a mission to improve and sustain the quality of life around the world. Work that improves lives, sparks economic development, strengthens public health and changes communities for the better. 

If this sounds like the next step you’re seeking then please send your CV for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Senior Arboricultural Consultant - Cambridge or Oxford, UK

£30,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits Package

Opportunity for an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to join a high performing team, working in a growing international consultancy.

A key focus of the role will be undertaking and managing tree surveys to BS5837:2012. In addition dealing with TPO issues, site supervision of contractors, impact/health/risk/hazard assessments, project management, client liaison, stakeholder management and supporting business development.  

To be considered you will hold a degree in Arboriculture or similar and have previous experience in a Consultant or Senior Consultant position.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role.
The opportunity offers training and development, mentoring, social activities and an excellent potential for career development. 
Flexible working for both hours and location is available for this position.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Senior Ecologist - Oxford, UK

£30,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits Package

An international environmental consultancy are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their expanding team.  

A key focus of the role will be undertaking and managing ecological surveys and assessments. Particularly Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and protected species surveys and mitigation. As well as the usual project management, EIAs, client liaison, ecological reports, desk studies and research.

Experience on some of the following is desired:

• Extended Phase 1 survey
• Identifying bat roosts & activity surveys
• GCN
• Badger
• Otter
• Hedgerows
• Invasive plants
• Reptiles

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role.
The opportunity offers training and development, mentoring, social activities and an excellent potential for career development. 
Flexible working for both hours and location is available for this position.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Principal Hydrogeologist - Stirling, UK

£Competitive + Benefits Package

An international environmental consultancy are seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist to join their expanding team, developing their groundwater services further both in the UK and internationally.

The role will provide technical leadership of groundwater protection, water resource and catchment management projects in the governmental, energy, engineering and utility sectors.
This role will suit a candidate with a good understanding of the technical, regulatory and business related challenges faced by clients, combined with a very strong technical background in hydrogeology. 

The successful candidate will have the credibility to further develop a team of technical specialists, to deliver state of the art solutions for our clients and play a role in generating new business opportunities.

Skills and Experience Required:
  • First degree in geoscience and a postgraduate degree hydrogeology;
  • Substantial field and site experience related to hydrogeological investigations;
  • Experience in environmental risk assessment and aquifer protection;
  • Experience in building hydrogeological models using industry standard packages;
  • Experience in hydrochemical sampling, analysis and interpretation;
  • Experience of designing, supervising and pumps tests in the UK and internationally;
  • Good analytical skills and an ability to write clear, concise reports.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role.
The opportunity offers training and development, mentoring, social activities and an excellent potential for career development. 
Flexible working for both hours and location is available for this position.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Design Lead - Water Infrastructure - Edinburgh, UK

£45,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits Package

An excellent opportunity to join a growing global consultancy that are renowned in sectors such as utilities, infrastructure and energy.

The Design Lead will support the Design Manager and other team members in delivering detailed design services within a successful framework alliance in the water sector.
Undertaking a management role within the design team. Working in accordance with all relevant technical standards, producing the required outputs on time, within budget and to the quality required. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards
• Assist in the development and take management responsibility for allocated project team members
• Assist with the competency appraisal process subject to suitable level of supervision.
• Represent the design function in multi-disciplinary framework Programme and Delivery teams.
• Comply with the requirements of the framework Integrated Management System including Health & safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of and monitoring of design budgets for projects including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Prepare, check and approve (in accordance with IMS level of responsibility) feasibility studies, inspections assessment and technical reports, and other written documents in an appropriate format, ensuring compliance with framework procedures.
• Prepare/check, and approve (in accordance with IMS level of responsibility) design approach, calculations, drawings and documents.
• Undertake project reviews in accordance with the framework IMS.
• Take line management responsibility for allocated design team members to ensure timely project delivery is within budget, and in accordance with programme and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the wider framework team and the external client, and other relevant stakeholders Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate identify innovation/best practice for consideration.
• Complete performance appraisals with direct reports and provide learning and development opportunities where possible, including taking on mentoring role where appropriate.

Required competencies

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng through ICE, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Design lead experience on civil engineering projects, wastewater experience preferred but not essential
• Good written and oral communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets, and participate in career development initiatives.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.
• Client focused approach to service delivery
• Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office suite

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development. 

Flexible working will be considered.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Contract Manager – Fluent Danish - Copenhagen, Denmark

DKK Competitive + Benefits Package

My client is a leading international contractor who have recently been awarded a number of building projects including a prestigious scheme in Copenhagen.

They are currently seeking two Contract Managers to be responsible for contract management on one or more projects, undertaking a full range of tendering, procurement, contract management and claims preparation.

Responsibilities:

·Analyse and advise on contracts in connection with the preparation of tender documents and participate in project start-up meetings (with regard to identification of opportunities and risks).
·Commercial and contractual advice, as well as review and negotiation of contract documentation such as subcontract agreements and supplementary agreements.
·Advice and preparation of additional requirements / disputes, towards the client / subcontractor / suppliers regarding contractual principles, costs, time and risk.
·Participate in the development and enforcement of the company’s contractual standard procedures.
·Monthly statements and risk assessment / management.
·Assist in preparation of final statements and provide support in any required areas of mediation and arbitration.

Qualifications:

Degree qualified with extensive contract management experience on major construction projects.
Solid knowledge of AB / ABT contracts and Danish building law.
Team player with good presentation skills. Proactive, persistent and a strong negotiator, who also understands how to communicate professionally with internal and external partners. 

Benefits Package:

A competitive salary and benefits package is available for this role. 
The opportunity offers excellent potential for career development.

The company offers an exciting and independent job, working alongside a dynamic team of dedicated and competent colleagues.

If this sounds like the next step you’re seeking then please send your CV for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Technical Director - Flood Risk Management - Peterborough, UK

£54,000 to £64,000 per annum + Benefits Package

A fast growing environmental & engineering consultancy are seeking a Technical Director - Flood Risk Management to support their growth, delivering fluvial and coastal flood defence schemes.

Primarily working on a range of flood risk alleviation projects involving coastal erosion, river and surface water flooding.  
Serving a range of public and private sector clients including regulators, local authorities, water utility and strategic construction companies.

Responsibilities:

Provision of project governance and technical accountability on various appraisal, detailed design and construction schemes
Options appraisal, concept design and detailed scheme design
Mentor and manage staff
Input to bid and tender preparation in a design & build environment
Support the Senior Management Team with strategic business development within the business

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering 
Chartered or Fellow member of the ICE or IStructE
Experience in the development of outline and detailed design solutions for flood risk management.
Experience in managing projects, contracts, budgetary control, specification preparation and liaising with clients.
Track record of supervising multi-disciplinary teams to develop design solutions.
Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, ensuring effective dissemination of latest methodologies and tools
Providing insight and technical input to business development activities 
Experience of leading and winning tender opportunities
Experience of Safety in Design and Designer’s responsibilities under CDM

You will be joining a dynamic team in Peterborough who are enjoying project and framework success, additionally having been recognised by recent industry awards.

A competitive salary  and benefits package is available for this role. 
The position is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Principal Environmental Consultant - Peterborough, UK

£44,000 to £54,000 per annum + Benefits package

A fast growing environmental & engineering consultancy are seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to support their growth, delivering fluvial and coastal flood defence schemes.

Primarily focusing on a range of flood risk alleviation projects involving coastal erosion, river and surface water flooding.
Serving a range of public and private sector clients including regulators, local authorities, water utility and strategic construction companies.

Working in a design and construct environment with a wide range of established and highly experienced specialist environmental teams across the UK. Existing specialist teams cover services such as EIA, SEA, planning, ecology, landscape, contaminated land, fisheries, groundwater, sustainability, geomorphology and catchment and river restoration.

Responsibilities:

Supporting Design Team Leaders with timely environmental input into the design and project planning process through direct advice and through the coordination of advice provided by other specialists
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the company's environment teams
Writing technical reports and coordinating environmental consents for projects
Influencing, coordinating and championing the company's environmental services
Fostering strong relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders
Supporting business development, the delivery of environmental services and working with Design Team Leaders to identify, develop and execute new business opportunities

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Environmental Engineering or related degree
Chartered or working toward membership of the IEMA, CIEEM or Landscape Institute
Experience of flood risk assessments desirable
Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, ensuring effective dissemination of latest methodologies and tools
Providing insight and technical input to business development activities 

You will be joining a dynamic team in Peterborough who are enjoying project and framework success, additionally having been recognised by recent industry awards.

A competitive salary and benefits package is available for this role. 
The position is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Operations Manager - Energy from Waste - Lincoln, UK

£54,000 to £64,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension

Exciting opportunity to join a growing company in the waste to energy sector who have a requirement for an Operations Manager to fulfil a senior role within the site management team at an Energy from Waste facility in Lincolnshire. Taking responsibility for all aspects of the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the plant.

Responsibilities:

Provision of leadership, direction, management and personal development of the operation team of 22 site operatives
Strategic management of departmental operations and maintenance
Preparation and management of contracts
Budget development and delivery
Understanding and implementing the company SHEQ policy
Implementation of health, safety and environmental management systems

Qualifications and Experience:

Mechanical, electrical or related engineering degree and membership of an appropriate Engineering institution
NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
Detailed knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation relevant to steam powered electricity generation
Electricity Supply Industry standard Safe Systems of Work, Safety Rules and Permit for Work Systems knowledge
Supervisory experience in an operations and engineering function related to steam powered electricity generation, e.g. Shift Team Leader, Operations Manager or similar
Detailed knowledge of and experience in the principles and operation of process plant related to steam powered electricity generation, e.g. EfW, Biomass, Coal, CCGT 
Experience of mass burn Energy from Waste or other solid fuels would be beneficial
Experience in the identification and delivery of change programme
A highly credible leader with exceptional organisation and interpersonal skills, able to engage in and develop successful long term employee and industrial relations.

An attractive salary plus car allowance, bonus and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Project Manager - Infrastructure - Caribbean

£80,000 to £90,000 per annum + Single or Married Status Expat Package

An international business involved in infrastructure rehabilitation in hurricane damaged areas are currently seeking a Project Manager to work in the Caribbean.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the control of all site based activities and all associated staff. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and implement company safety documentation
  • Implement company agreed environmental statement
  • Monitor staff performance and guide accordingly
  • Select local suitable subcontractors to execute the works
  • Agree/establish detail subcontractor programmes for execution of the works and agree with the Client
  • Monitor subcontractor performance against programme and instigate corrective measures whenever necessary
  • Establish commercial monitoring/reporting procedures in conjunction with the QS and instigate accordingly. Apply corrective measures on site whenever necessary
  • Establish contractual procedures in conjunction with the QS to ensure protection of the company position at all times
  • Ensure all commercial requirements are adequately established for assessment of subcontractor applications for payment, submission of Main Contractor payment applications and ensure payment procedures are adequately actioned/monitored
  • Coordinate with the Client and engage consultants to develop design changes and modifications during construction, as well as continually monitor, develop and agree necessary accommodation works with the client.
  • Coordinate and attend public meetings to ensure general awareness of project timing and impacts. This will include liaison with Client and private enterprise public relations officers.
Required competences:

The right individual will be a degree qualified, experienced Project Manager, who has previously worked on international roads and bridges projects in the capacity of Project Manager. As such a good knowledge of FIDIC contract terms and conditions is expected. Exposure to a full array of utility works in congested urban areas will be a distinct advantage.

You must be used to working on your own initiative and will be expected to coordinate meetings with Government officials, consulting engineers and private utilities, while managing your own full complement of staff. Team building skills and the ability to form excellent relationships with the Client and all other team members will be essential. The successful candidate will be commercially and contractually aware. 

The company will provide an expat package consisting of:

Competitive salary
Results based bonus scheme
In island monthly allowance set at a level to provide good quality furnished accommodation
Fully funded vehicle
Two economy class return flights annually to nearest home airport for staff member plus spouse if on married status
Three economy class return flights to nearest home airport for single status staff
27.5 days (5 weeks) vacation per year excluding local holidays
Company computer and mobile phone
2 year contract with potential for renewal

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to assist in the rebuilding of a Caribbean Island. 
If this sounds like the right next position for you then please send your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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Associate Director - Marine EIA - Cheshire, UK

£Attractive Salary + Benefits Package

A market leading environmental consultancy are seeking an Associate Director - Marine EIA to join their growing marine team in Cheshire.

The role will focus on a range of energy projects, particularly international schemes (such as oil and gas infrastructure) but will also contribute to UK marine projects (mainly renewables or decommissioning). Leading the technical and project management of assignments with a number of high profile clients.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Leading the completion of UK and international ESIAs and other supporting documents for development projects
Working with a range of in-house and subcontracted technical specialists based both in the UK and internationally
Specifying and reviewing technical work
Scoping and managing marine surveys
Leading and contributing to tenders for large-scale marine projects
Interacting effectively with clients and stakeholders
A willingness to travel would be preferred but is not essential

Required competences:

MSc Marine Science or relevant subject
Extensive experience in international or UK marine EIA
Experience of project & financial management, with ability to independently run projects on a day-to-day basis
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Good business development outlook and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external bodies
Competence and confidence in report writing and reviewing the reports of others.
Technically confident with the ability to both lead and work independently, and as part of a team.
In addition, preference would be given to a candidate with experience in:

Underwater noise assessment and mitigation
UK marine legislation (DCO, marine licensing etc)
IFC critical habitat assessment
International Lender requirements

Salary and Benefits

Attractive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
Regular training and development encouraging Continuous Professional Development
Excellent career prospects

The company has a strong philosophy of collaborative working within Alliances and other project teams. Implementing innovative systems and techniques to drive environmental excellence and project efficiency.

If you are seeking an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer - West Sussex, UK

£45,000 to £55,000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Medical

A fast growing inter-disciplinary consultancy working in sectors such as Environmental Engineering & Civil Engineering are currently seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead and a grow a geotechnical team focused on projects such as coastal and flood defence schemes, piling, embankments and ports & harbour design. 

Leading geotechnical design, project delivery, mentoring junior engineers and reporting to the Technical Director.

The role is very much considered a key strategic position in the business, enabling further growth. As such it will also be a strong client facing role.

Required competences:

Masters degree or Chartered Engineer

Design experience in several of the following areas; foundations for flood walls, piling, embankments, coastal and maritime structures. Technically competent to take responsibility for QA of Geotech design.

Able to scope, organise and supervise ground investigations and carry out geotechnical analysis and design to Eurocodes.

Track record in geotechnical project delivery including commercial experience.

A very attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Project Manager - Flood Risk - Bath, UK

£35,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Package

An excellent opportunity to join a growing global consultancy that are renowned in sectors such as utilities, infrastructure and energy.

Working in the water division, the position will focus on delivering flood risk projects in the UK, delivering work within budget, programme and quality constraints.

The position will involve:

Managing relationships with clients, delivery team members and suppliers to achieve project objectives, including regular project reporting.

Ensuring delivery team members understand and meet project Quality, Budget and Programme requirements.

Positioning and bid production activities and win new/repeat business.

Supporting contract negotiations with client peers.

Managing risk which may include fixed price contracts, new technology or new clients.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Applying knowledge of PM processes, including project planning, tracking of project performance and management of change.

Applying knowledge of Financial Management, including using programme tracking tools such as MS Project, Earned Value Analysis and Cost Forecasting.

Leading teams with demonstrated understanding and application of contract commercial terms and demonstrated skill for managing project risks.

Working closely with task leads, internal and external technical specialists and peers to prepare high quality, safe and efficient designs.

Commitment to maintaining Continuing Professional Development.

Being aware of and identify opportunities for introducing innovation and lessons learnt from colleagues across the industry.

Required competences:

The right candidate will be a degree qualified individual (civil engineer or similar) with experience working on flood risk projects either as Project Engineer or Project Manager.

Project management competencies including project planning, tracking, reporting and delivery.

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills to lead and motivate teams and establish excellent working relationships with clients

Highly numerate and good attention to detail.

Understanding of engineering appraisal and design of civil engineering projects.

Ability to deliver presentations internally and externally.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Senior Tunnel Engineer - Australia

Attractive Salary + Benefits Package

Fantastic opportunity to work on a major tunnelling project on Australia’s East Coast.

My client are seeking a degree qualified Senior / Project Engineer with major urban tunnelling project experience. Experience of working on large TBM (12m+), Roadheaders and Shaft sinking are of particular interest.   

An attractive salary and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development.
An international visa can be considered for high performing candidates who are interested in relocating to Australia on a long term basis.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration.
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Senior Project Manager - Flood Risk - Dublin, Ireland

€70,000 to €85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity to join a growing global consultancy that are renowned in sectors such as infrastructure, water and energy.

Working in the Flooding, Coastal & Maritime division based in Dublin, the position will primarily focus on managing a portfolio of medium size civil engineering projects in Ireland, delivering work within budget, programme and quality constraints.

Heading up a team, this role will be seen as a leadership function in the company's growing business in Ireland, with opportunities to inform strategy and grow the business and the team further.

The position will involve:

Managing relationships with clients, delivery team and suppliers to achieve project objectives, including regular project reporting.
Ensuring delivery teams understand and meet project Quality, Budget and Programme requirements.
Leading on positioning and bid production activities and win new/repeat business on medium size projects.
Supporting contract negotiations with client peers.
Managing risk which may include fixed price contracts, new technology or new clients.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Applying knowledge of PM processes, including project planning, tracking of project performance and management of change.

Applying knowledge of Financial Management, including using programme tracking tools such as MS Project, Earned Value Analysis and Cost Forecasting.

Leading medium sized teams with demonstrated understanding and application of contract commercial terms and demonstrated skill for managing project risks.

Working closely with task leads, internal and external technical specialists and peers to prepare high quality, safe and efficient designs.

Providing supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

Commitment to maintaining Continuing Professional Development.

Being aware of and identify opportunities for introducing innovation and lessons learnt from colleagues across the industry.

Key relationships and personnel for whom this person will be responsible:

Working closely with P&L leads and Project Director to deliver key portfolio metrics as forecasted and winning work.

Working closely with Engineering Leads and Task Leads to ensure excellent project planning and communication throughout project delivery.

Communicating regularly with Client PMs with regular updates on project delivery and challenges.

Working closely with Supervisor to set meaningful career goals, gain learning opportunities and find ways of sharing those experiences with others.

Mentoring and coaching of junior staff.

Required competences:

The ideal candidate will be a degree qualified individual (civil engineer or similar) with excellent flood risk design experience and project management experience working on civil engineering projects.

Strong project management competencies including project planning, tracking, reporting and delivery.

Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills to lead and motivate teams and establish excellent working relationships with clients

Excellent negotiator, good understanding of the commercial challenges to the business.

Highly numerate and good attention to detail.

Good understanding of engineering appraisal and design of civil engineering projects.

Ability to deliver presentations internally and externally.

Experience of river and/or coastal projects would be an advantage.

An attractive salary of €70-85K plus car allowance and benefits package is available for this role, with excellent potential for career development.

If this position matches your experience and the challenge you're seeking then please send your CV in confidence for consideration and an initial confidential discussion can then be arranged.
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Commercial Manager - Infrastructure - Caribbean

£60,000 to £70,000 per annum + Expat Package

An international business involved in infrastructure rehabilitation in hurricane damaged areas are currently seeking a Commercial Manager to work in the Caribbean.

The Commercial Manager will monitor multiple sites and perform the following duties:
  • Establish commercial monitoring/reporting procedures in conjunction with the Project Manager and instigate accordingly. Advise PM on requirement for corrective measures whenever necessary to ensure maintenance of the company position
  • Establish contractual procedures in conjunction with the PM to ensure protection of the company position at all times, advising the PM accordingly.
  • Monitor position of company bank accounts to ensure positive cash availability for project purposes etc. and report to PM
  • Establish and instigate terms and conditions for engagement of subcontractors/suppliers
  • Control all measurement/monitoring etc. to ensure subcontractors are paid in accordance with agreed terms
  • Ensure company valuation submissions are presented to the Client to seek payment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the main contract. Monitor and advise the PM as necessary
  • Control and monitor any company purchase requirements
  • Monitor company financial position against budget and advise all concerned on requirement for any corrective measures etc.
The right individual will be a degree qualified, experienced Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor, who has previously worked on international civil or construction works in the capacity of Commercial Manager or SQS . As such a good knowledge of FIDIC contract terms and conditions is expected.

The company will provide an expat package consisting of:
  • Competitive salary
  • Results based bonus scheme
  • In island monthly allowance set at a level to provide good quality furnished accommodation
  • Fully funded vehicle
  • Two economy class return flights annually to nearest home airport for staff member plus spouse if on married status
  • Three economy class return flights to nearest home airport for single status staff
  • 27.5 days (5 weeks) vacation per year excluding local holidays
  • Company computer and mobile phone
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to assist in the rebuilding of a Caribbean Island. If this sounds like the right next position for you then please send your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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