Project Highway Engineer
Leeds
£35000 - £45000 per annum
A fantastic vacancy has arisen to join a tier one consultancy in the City Centre of Leeds. This international consultancy is looking for a Project Engineer with a Highways Engineering background to join their team and lead a number of Design & Build Schemes across the UK.The right candidate will have experience working on D&B schemes with key contractors as the ability to liaise with these clients and understand their needs is a must. Previous experience of Highway Design Engineering will also be a must to be able to understand the project requirements.Duties:Experience of project management with key design & build schemes.Leading design teams and managing resources effectively.Mentoring engineers, assistant engineer and techniciansExperience of leading civil engineering, or multi-discipline, projects with a client facing and work winning role at Project Manager/Director level.Preparation of highway designs and specificationsChairing client and consultation project meetingsOver-seeing the preparation/preparing technical reports, fee proposals, bids, budgets, resource levels and all associated HSE, CDM and QA aspectsAccount Management / BD Winning new work through consolidating existing client relationships and new clients.Responsibility for ensuring all projects are completed in a timely and cost effective wayProviding expert technical guidance to othersReporting as necessary on projects and progressWorking with both public and private sector clients on projectsMentoring EngineersQualificationMust have a Civil Engineering Degree or a relevant disciplineIdeally you will be Chartered MICE or MCIHTExperienceA minimum of 6 years of highway engineering projectsExperience dealing with key contractors in the UKKnowledge and experience of administering NEC contracts, preparing works information and supervising works on siteUnderstanding of health and safety issues in relation to the design and construction of civil engineering worksPrevious experience of an engineering organizationKnowledge and experience of administering NEC contracts, preparing works information and supervising works on siteCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer
Welwyn
£36000 - £48000 per annum
Our client is actively recruiting for a Senior/Principal level Structural Engineer who has the desire to become an Associate or Director over time. The role promises great autonomy and the opportunity to shape and take forward a local practice with over 20 years in the industry.The team works for clients throughout the East Midlands and United Kingdom, covering various sectors including education, health, industrial, commercial and housing. Designs range from multi-storey structures to small housing schemes and range in construction value from £250,000 to £100M. They also undertake structural inspections of commercial and residential properties and have a heavy presence within Civil Infrastructure.You will be ideally Chartered (or working toward) with extensive post degree experience of managing whole design processes and leading an effective, professional building structures team. You will have extensive experience of risk management and identifying optimum solutions as well as a demonstrable record of liaising professionally with external clients, agencies and other design consultants.Experience of managing project teams and promoting a positive and effective workplace environment is required, as well as experience of large complex steel structures. You will have a thorough knowledge of design to British Standards & Eurocodes, and of Health & Safety/CDMFor more information about this role please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search in Leeds or click applyCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Site Manager - PTS
Rotherham
£280 - £300 per day
Our client specialises in delivering complex building and civil engineering projects on the rail network. We are looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager with experience of delivering building projects in rail. As manager you will be:Be responsible for the delivery of works on site to impeccable health and safety standards and to specification.Update weekly progress on programme and Site Drawings and report to Project Manager / Contracts Manager.Plan and Co-ordinate plant, personnel and resourcesProvide guidance and advice to operatives in order to complete work to best practiceMonitor cost against budgetIdentification of progress of work against planManagement of sub contractorsRequirementsCivil Engineering and Building experience in a rail environmentPTSSMSTSFirst AidThis is initially a 6 month contract opportunity. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

DevOps Engineer
Huddersfield
£50000 - £55000.00 per annum
My client are looking for a remote DevOps Engineer ( Huddersfield 2 days per month once the pandemic is over - hopefully this year), to come and work on several green field projects, as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team.As an experienced Dev Ops Engineer, you'll have a proven track record with deploying, upgrading, operating/maintaining and scaling a suite of critical operational systems, as well as providing end-user support and being able to manage Cloud infrastructure whilst working with the clients Security, Networking and Development teams If you're interested in digital transformation projects and can demonstrate a thorough understanding of AWS cloud and Linux services, TCP/IP network addressing, routing and database and database modelling, then my client will provide a great environment to utilise these skills. We're looking to start the successful candidate in the first week of March - send a cv asap for a full job spec Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Client Manager Employee Research
Leeds
£40000 - £55000 per annum + excellent benefits
Client Manager in Employee Engagement ResearchAn innovative market research agency with an outstanding client list are looking for a Client Manager to join their Employee Engagement team. This agency specialises in employee engagement and are leaders within their industry, trusted by international organisations and global brands. They have a strong focus on communication strategy and deliver exceptional results for their clients, who they successfully retain year on year.As the Client Manager, you will deliver quality solutions with focus to employee engagement, culture research and leader research. Experience in these fields are therefore essential. Responsibilities will also include reporting, planning, project management/delivery and business development. As a strategic thinker, you will use data to shape solutions for your clients resulting in positive changes within their business. You will be organised, emotionally intelligent and commercially aware.This role is fully remote, and offers many excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, private health insurance and a company pension. In addition, you can tailor your benefits package to suit you, from additional annual leave, to car lease or high street discount access.If you are passionate about employee engagement research and transforming organisations for the better, then please apply or get in touch with Megan Chitty.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Service Administrator
Basildon
£24000.00 - £26000.00 per annum + benefits
Service AdministratorCirca £25,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Administrator to join a very successful facilities management company based out of their office in Essex.The role will involve assisting the planning, scheduling, and control of a team of remote Field Service Engineers. This includes the scheduling, communication, and follow-up of workload for each engineer in a region, to deliver agreed customer service levels, whilst maximizing utilisation and productivity of the field workforce.The role will involve taking incoming calls and distributing them to the relevant people as well as dealing with customer calls.Strong administrative skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office would be a distinct advantage.REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESA positive mental attitude with a 'can do' approachA team player that is capable of working under their own initiativeDemonstrates an organized and structured approach to work with evidence of strong problem solving skills.A good communicator with an acceptable telephone manner.For the right candidate a fantastic starting salary in the region of £25,000 will be on offer (dependent upon experience) plus a great benefits package.Service Administrator - BasildonService Administrator - BasildonService Administrator - BasildonCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Bridge Engineer
City Of Manchester
£25000 - £30000 per annum
I am currently looking to speak with Graduate Bridge Engineers that are looking for their next step in their career. This vacancy is for a Graduate engineer with between 1 - 3 years industry experience to step into a position that offers a wealth of technical structural design across a variety of projects from Local Authority Maintenance projects to major Design & Build Schemes with contractors such as BAM & John Sisk.If you are now looking to step up from Graduate Engineer and feel ready to take that next step, then this is the vacancy to do it. It will offer fantastic support from an established team working across the UK. It offers a wide range of projects for those that have the goal of achieving Chartership with the Institute of Structural Engineers. And it offers a great employee package including 25 days annual leave and many group benefits that come with working for a tier one consultancy.Essential criteria:Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete structuresExperience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as MIDAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design (SBD), Robot, LUSAS, or similar.Experience of 2D and 3D CAD typical of what is needed of an engineer to consult and produce basic changes to drawingsPast use of maths calculation tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Excel Visual Basic (Macros) or similar is beneficial but not essential. Willingness to use these tools daily and learn would be acceptableResponsibilities:Bridge design contribution. Includes preliminary and detailed and assessment.Site Inspections and Bridge Assessments will be required on a number of projects.Liaising and support to other disciplines at concept and preliminary design stage.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Service Administrator
Basildon
£24000.00 - £26000.00 per annum + benefits
Service AdministratorCirca £25,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Administrator to join a very successful facilities management company based out of their office in Essex.The role will involve assisting the planning, scheduling, and control of a team of remote Field Service Engineers. This includes the scheduling, communication, and follow-up of workload for each engineer in a region, to deliver agreed customer service levels, whilst maximizing utilisation and productivity of the field workforce.The role will involve taking incoming calls and distributing them to the relevant people as well as dealing with customer calls.Strong administrative skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office would be a distinct advantage.REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESA positive mental attitude with a 'can do' approachA team player that is capable of working under their own initiativeDemonstrates an organized and structured approach to work with evidence of strong problem solving skills.A good communicator with an acceptable telephone manner.For the right candidate a fantastic starting salary in the region of £25,000 will be on offer (dependent upon experience) plus a great benefits package.Service Administrator - LaindonService Administrator - LaindonService Administrator - LaindonCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Industrial refrigeration engineer
Glasgow
£36000 - £40000 per annum + travel, OT, pension, callout
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join a well established HVAC contractor based in the Central Belt of Scotland.You will ideally have extensive experience servicing, maintaining and fault finding on large commercial / light industrial refrigeration equipment such as large cold rooms / cold stores used in manufacturing facilities and cold storage/distribution centres.Having experience working on ammonia plant is essential for this role. You will need to have a full and fairly clean (no more than 6 points) driving licence as well as relevant qualifications.The package includes:£19 per hour depending on experience38 hour standard weekCompany VanDoor to door travel1.5 times overtime for evenings and Saturdays2 times time over time rate for Sundays/Bank HolidaysGood availability of overtime25 days holidayPension For more info drop an email.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Senior Civil Engineer
Welwyn
£35000 - £48000 per annum
Our client are a growing Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy with various offices across the UK. Their Welwyn office is undergoing some expansion and they are seeking to appoint a Chartered or Senior Civil Engineer to join their established workforce and help to run, mentor and manage their existing team.Working closely with their Head of Civils, this position is a key hire within the business and has a fast track route to Associateship/Lead status within a short period of time. It is a very lucrative opportunity for a driven Engineer looking to put their mark on a company and help move it forward. You will be hands on within their Civils team and help produce designs and drawings to civils and highway schemes to appropriate standards from concept through to completion.You will have a minimum of 8 years of solid experience on Infrastructure Development Projects from planning to completion stage and it is essential that you are fully conversant with industry-standard design software packages AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage and a good understanding of Revit and Navisworks.You will have extensive knowledge in preparing Flood Risk Assessment Reports, SuDS and Drainage Strategy Reports, as well as experience in preparing sectional agreement works including S278, S38, S104, S185 and S106.You will maintain awareness of commercial and technical management of projects to assist in ensuring that they are managed effectively within budgetary constraints as well as checking, reviewing, and managing the submission of technical / design packages and the work carried out by graduates.The company offers excellent career opportunities and the autonomy to run your own schemes, as well as shaping the business in future.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Senior/Principal Geotechnical Consultant
Peterborough
£30000 - £55000 per annum + Pension
My client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy who currently have a vacancy for a senior / principal geotechnical engineer who wishes to work on a variety of projects including national scale coastal and fluvial defence schemes, ports, harbour and bridge design. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and/or support to civil/structural engineering projects within fluvial, tidal and coastal environments, including major Flood and Coastal Risk Management schemes. This role is pivotal to the delivery of a range of engineering and environmental improvement projects, including options appraisal, concept design and detailed scheme design. The post will involve leading and/or supporting geotechnical design and delivery of a variety of projects and will include guiding and mentoring more junior Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists. You will also undertake site works and input to bid and tender preparationThe PositionThe post will involve leading geotechnical design and delivery of a variety of projects, mentoring junior engineers and reporting to the Structures Engineering Technical Director.It is essential that you have experience working in engineering consultancy. You will have expertise in the investigation and design of earthworks, retaining walls and foundations. You must be able to scope, organise and supervise ground investigations and carry out geotechnical analysis and design to Eurocodes. You must be familiar with the CDM Regulations and their application within a design environment. The role will include the mentoring of junior geotechnical engineers and therefore good communication skills are essential.Key competencies required for the role:Excellent report writing and effective communication skills are therefore essential to this role. Candidates should have a sound appreciation for engineering principles and good analytical skills for problem solving. Self-motivation and a high degree of organisation are also considered key attributes.A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to sites and other offices are essential.Qualifications and Experience:An undergraduate degree in engineering geology or geotechnics is essential. An MSc / MEng in a related discipline would be advantageous.Expertise with respect to the following core skills is expected:Geotechnical engineering designGeotechnical analysis and design to EurocodesEarthworks, retaining walls and foundationsApplication of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environmentScope, organise and supervise ground investigationsMentoring of junior staffExperience in the design of maritime specific foundations such as ground anchored sheet piles and laterally loaded piles would be beneficial. Previous professional experience within a consultancy environment is essential. Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate and evidence, a proven track record in the following:Leading and QA of geotechnical engineering analysis and designLeading and mentoring junior engineersProject Management Please contact Sean Kildunne at Calibre Search Ltd - Leeds if you require more information on this position or click apply.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Senior Civil Engineer
Norwich
£32000 - £46000 per annum
Our client are a growing Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy with various offices across the UK. Their Norwich office is undergoing some expansion and they are seeking to appoint a Chartered or Senior Civil Engineer to join their established workforce and help to run, mentor and manage their existing team.Working closely with their Head of Civils, this position is a key hire within the business and has a fast track route to Associateship/Lead status within a short period of time. It is a very lucrative opportunity for a driven Engineer looking to put their mark on a company and help move it forward. You will be hands on within their Civils team and help produce designs and drawings to civils and highway schemes to appropriate standards from concept through to completion.You will have a minimum of 8 years of solid experience on Infrastructure Development Projects from planning to completion stage and it is essential that you are fully conversant with industry-standard design software packages AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage and a good understanding of Revit and Navisworks.You will have extensive knowledge in preparing Flood Risk Assessment Reports, SuDS and Drainage Strategy Reports, as well as experience in preparing sectional agreement works including S278, S38, S104, S185 and S106.You will maintain awareness of commercial and technical management of projects to assist in ensuring that they are managed effectively within budgetary constraints as well as checking, reviewing, and managing the submission of technical / design packages and the work carried out by graduates.The company offers excellent career opportunities and the autonomy to run your own schemes, as well as shaping the business in future.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Senior Civil Technician
Welwyn
£23600 - £40000 per annum
My client are a growing multi-disciplinary Consultancy who have a number of offices in the South of England. Due to a recent project win, their Welwyn Garden City office is looking to take on a Civils Technician to work on a number of new and exciting developments.The role will ideally suit a HND graduate who has experience using AutoCAD/Civil in a professional capacity and that is looking for a career within Civil Engineering and in particular the design of Roads and Drainage schemes. You will have a Certificate in HND/HNC Civil Engineering and be or near a qualified Engineering Technician (EngTech) with a minimum of 8 years of solid experience on Infrastructure Development Projects. It is essential that you are fully conversant with industry-standard design software packages AutoCAD, AutoTrack and Civil 3D and a good understanding of Navisworks, Revit and MicroDrainage. Experience in 3D Pipework and surface modelling in Civil 3D and use of Navisworks is required as well as being fully conversant with Civil Engineering standards, Sewers for Adoption and Building Regulations.The role will be centred around draughting designs, produced whilst working alongside Civil Engineers, for highways and drainage developments that are in accordance with Section 38s, 104s and 278s of the NRSWA. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced engineers in one of the area's best Consultancies. You will be involved in the assistance in the preparation of drainage drawings for Residential and Retail developments in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You will also assist with the presentation of General Arrangement drawings; assist in site visits and general administrative work. For more information please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search Leeds or click applyCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Preston
£15000 - £25000 per annum
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer Preston Salary: £15,000 to £25,000 Job Ref: #21708 We are looking for a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to work with a Chartered Building Services Consultancy in Preston. They have come through the Pandemic well, utilising the Furlough scheme were required but most importantly retaining their staff throughout. Now, they are at the point were the workload has, again, stretched the resources of the business so they think that the new year would be a good time to get a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer started. You will be working across a broad projects base of both new build and refurbishment projects throughout, predominantly, the North West of England and local to Preston, Lancaster, and Carlisle. Projects will be based in the Education, Residential, Healthcare, and Industrial sector. You will be working on Hospitals, Student Accommodation, University Buildings, Council projects and new build offices, this will provide you with great experience across a variety of sectors. You will be exposed to the day-to-day duties of a Mechanical Design Engineer working with the Building Services Engineering sector and be working with other Senior engineers who can help you along the way. Ideally you will be coming from a college background with ONC/HNC qualifications as a minimum. If you have some experience on the tools as a plumber, pipefitter, or other associated Mechanical Building Services role it would be of great advantage for the selection for the role. If you have some experience already in design, again this would be something that we would be keen to see applications of. You will need to be enthusiastic about Mechanical Design, Sustainable technologies, Low Carbon Technology and design and have a passion for bringing buildings to life. You will be exposed to Autocad, Revit, Hevacomp and TAS software as part of your development within this role. As well as being assigned a Senior Engineer, there will also be some opportunity to attend internal and external training courses, meet with supply chain partners and attend regular CPD events to help you develop faster. If this role is of interest, or you require something similar, please feel free to give me a call on 0161 660 2360, or send me an email with your CV attached .Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Project Manager / Senior Site Agent
Sutton-In-Ashfield
£300 - £375 per day
Since securing a major package of works in the Nottingham area our client is seeking to recruit a Site Based Number 1 to deliver the civil engineering package on a new build distribution centre. You will be ultimately responsible for the delivery of the 30 week programme of works consisting of: Earthworks, Drainage, Foundations and some Concrete Structures. Your will report to a visiting Contracts Manager and be responsible for up to 25 operatives, a Site Supervisor / Works Manager and an Engineer. The RoleLiaison with the client and Main ContractorIdentification of VariationsIssuing of Early Warning NoticesUltimate responsibility for Health and SafetyNotification and identification of Design ChangesWork closely with Quantity SurveyorsChair meeting with key stakeholders of the projectHire and Off Hire of Plant and PersonnelOrdering of Materials to ensure timely supplyDaily and Weekly Planning of WorksThe project is due to start imminently and is anticipated to last 28/30 weeksCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler
Basildon
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + benefits
Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler£35,000 - £45,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler to join a very successful facilities management company based out of their office in Essex.The role will involve the efficient and effective planning, scheduling, and control of a team of remote Field Service Engineers. This includes the scheduling, communication, and follow-up of workload for each engineer in a region, to deliver agreed customer service levels, whilst maximizing utilisation and productivity of the field workforce.The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role and have experience and knowledge of CAFM software.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESDriving improved performance and productivity of field service engineers through the effective utilisation of resource, and by ensuring that the correct skills and equipment are scheduled for every call.Using the scheduling tool to drive overall regional performance whilst delivering to Service Level AgreementsPrioritising and allocating calls in line with customer Service Level Agreements and specific customer orders.Identifying and escalating calls that are at risk and likely to fall outside the service level agreement, at the earliest opportunity.Managing and controlling the effective delivery of planned maintenance within the region to achieve the targeted calls per day/ week. Ensuring that every field Engineer has PPM's to complete on a daily basis and that PPMs are used to deliver an increased number of jobs per engineer per day. Apart from planning for a PPM for every engineer per day they should also use the PPM's to increase the utilization and performance of the regional workforce. PPM's should be used to increase the number of jobs per day that each engineer delivers.Improving the quality and consistency of allocating engineer resource by maximising opportunities in core hours and controlling overtime hours to within targeted levels.Communicating and reporting on regional performance on a daily basis to the regional manager.Attending the departmental daily review meeting and reporting regional performance and issues affecting performance focusing on the key indicators of Utilisation, Effectiveness and Productivity, and reviewing issues impacting performance at CM, PM and SLA level.Identify issues impacting on performance within the region, at both an individual engineer and team level, and keeping a record through the issue log process, identifying, and suggesting possible solutions..REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESA positive mental attitude with a 'can do' approachA team player that is capable of working under their own initiativeDemonstrates an organized and structured approach to work with evidence of strong problem solving skills.A good communicator with an acceptable telephone manner.Must be energetic, dynamic and assertive with strong influencing skilllsFor the right candidate a fantastic basic salary in the region of £35k - £45k will be on offer (dependent upon experience) plus a great benefits package.Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler - Laindon basildonEngineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler - Laindon basildonEngineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler - Laindon basildonCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler
Basildon
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + benefits
Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler£35,000 - £45,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler to join a very successful facilities management company based out of their office in Essex.The role will involve the efficient and effective planning, scheduling, and control of a team of remote Field Service Engineers. This includes the scheduling, communication, and follow-up of workload for each engineer in a region, to deliver agreed customer service levels, whilst maximizing utilisation and productivity of the field workforce.The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role and have experience and knowledge of CAFM software.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESDriving improved performance and productivity of field service engineers through the effective utilisation of resource, and by ensuring that the correct skills and equipment are scheduled for every call.Using the scheduling tool to drive overall regional performance whilst delivering to Service Level AgreementsPrioritising and allocating calls in line with customer Service Level Agreements and specific customer orders.Identifying and escalating calls that are at risk and likely to fall outside the service level agreement, at the earliest opportunity.Managing and controlling the effective delivery of planned maintenance within the region to achieve the targeted calls per day/ week. Ensuring that every field Engineer has PPM's to complete on a daily basis and that PPMs are used to deliver an increased number of jobs per engineer per day. Apart from planning for a PPM for every engineer per day they should also use the PPM's to increase the utilization and performance of the regional workforce. PPM's should be used to increase the number of jobs per day that each engineer delivers.Improving the quality and consistency of allocating engineer resource by maximising opportunities in core hours and controlling overtime hours to within targeted levels.Communicating and reporting on regional performance on a daily basis to the regional manager.Attending the departmental daily review meeting and reporting regional performance and issues affecting performance focusing on the key indicators of Utilisation, Effectiveness and Productivity, and reviewing issues impacting performance at CM, PM and SLA level.Identify issues impacting on performance within the region, at both an individual engineer and team level, and keeping a record through the issue log process, identifying, and suggesting possible solutions..REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESA positive mental attitude with a 'can do' approachA team player that is capable of working under their own initiativeDemonstrates an organized and structured approach to work with evidence of strong problem solving skills.A good communicator with an acceptable telephone manner.Must be energetic, dynamic and assertive with strong influencing skilllsFor the right candidate a fantastic basic salary in the region of £35k - £45k will be on offer (dependent upon experience) plus a great benefits package.Engineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler - Laindon basildonEngineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler - Laindon basildonEngineer Dispatcher / Service Scheduler - Laindon basildonCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Senior Architectural Technologist Healthcare
Manchester
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Job Title: Senior Architectural Technologist (Healthcare)Salary: £40,000 - £45,000Location: ManchesterOur client have a strong presence in the North West, operating out of their Manchester and Liverpool offices and have strong track record of delivering high quality designs both across the region and nationally.Despite challenging circumstances for all across the industry, they are in a good place with a large project pipeline, predominantly in the healthcare sector. Due to this we are looking for a senior level Architectural Technologist with job running experience to join the team.Candidate Profile:Essential:- A proven track record in a job running / managerial role.- Experience using Revit on live schemes.Ideal:- Experience in the Healthcare Sector.If you are interested in being considered for this role, please use the link provided to apply now, or get in touch with Tom Brown via or 0113 234 6047 to discuss further.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Health and Safety Advisor
Wetherby
£38500.00 - £45000 per annum
Health and Safety Advisor - Yorkshire We are working with a Yorkshire based civil engineering group, who offer a range of services from drainage design through to on site remediation and delivery, to source an experience Health and Safety Advisor to join the team. .The role is to provide specialist Health and Safety support, instruction and training to Site Management and Supervision Teams whilst providing a Support to the Health and Safety Manager. The RoleTo assist in the development and maintenance of the Companies Health and Safety Management Systems and policies.Advise on relevant Health and Safety Legislation and implement changes where necessaryAudit the business' complianceAdvise on potential Health and Safety Issues during Tender ReviewLiaison with internal management team and external partiesInvestigation of accidents and reported near misses and devise remedial action planAid in the completion of PQQ for new business tendersProduce the construction phase health and safety plan Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Healthcare
Leeds
£35000.00 - £43000.00 per annum + outstanding package, see main
This national building services design consultancy has a strong northern presence with offices at both ends of the M62 corridor and being represented in Scotland; their world doesn't end at the Watford Gap!Within their Leeds office, they have a capable team that is undertaking works primarily in the commercial and healthcare sector and they are seeking either a gregarious networker who enjoys being client facing while having a technical background and aspirations to be a future director, or a technically focused engineer who delights in delivering solid solutions within commercial boundaries.In either case, you should be working your way towards Chartership and able to demonstrate a broad base of knowledge and experience producing designs, conducting surveys and compiling initial feasibility reports plus performance specs for mechanical building services projects. Above all, it is crucial that you are an experienced building services design engineer as opposed to being involved with a different aspect of mechanical engineering.On offer is the opportunity to work within a close knit team that has a common vision and goal for the practice, benefit from active career development and a flexible package incorporating pension, healthcare, ability to trade holidays and of course the usual tax friendly add on's such as childcare vouchers, cycle to work etc.For an informal, but confidential discussion, contact Simon at Calibre Search via the apply now button.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Quantity Surveyor
Cheadle
£40000.00 - £49000.00 per annum
Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering Sub ContractorManaging multiple projects at once including pre-tender involvement.Ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to managementProviding detailed financial reports i.e. budget monitoring, cost & value etc.Ensure the maintenance of audit-able records relating to all relevant aspects of the company's operations, including those pertinent to specific projects.Have clear responsibility for the management of all physical worksProvide accurate progress reporting for site worksEnsure the effective management of all projects under your control is carried out in accordance with client requirements, current legislation and industry standards.Performing risk and value managementIdentifying, analysing and developing responses including commercial risksDevise accurate, efficient commercial systems in a bid to support and improve current structure.Meet all deadlines in a proactive and forthcoming manner to include all internal weekly/monthly commercial reporting meetings.Weekly report meetings with senior management on current tenders, projects won to ensure an accurate project forecast is in place.Present in a professional manner at all times including dress code.Post Contract (Quantity Surveyor) Maintain sub-contract databaseMaintain material suppliers' databaseAssist with tender documents to ensure sufficient information available to prepare tenderBe aware and understand the implications of health and safety regulations and the necessity to factor as a costTake off quantitiesPrepare and issue sub-contract enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt to allocating work to subcontractors;Prepare procurement strategy and issue material supply enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receiptAssist with tender documents for submissionImplementation of a live project plan, highlighting key areas such as duration, peaks and troughs and any breaks.Preparation and issue of contractual letters to clients and / or sub-contractorsPost contract liaison with clientsPost contract liaison with design teamSub-contract negotiation and lettingPreparation and submission of interim valuationsSite measurementManage and value variationsAgreement and certification of sub-contractors' interim valuations and final accountsPreparation and submission of several works final accountDispute resolutionAgreement of final accountsUndertaking costs analysisIn addition, you will also be expected to carry out pre and post-contract duties, cost feasibility, cost reporting, and value engineering.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Quantity Surveyor
Barnsley
£275.00 - £325.00 per day
Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering Contractor - South YorkshireOur client is a well respected civil engineering contractor / Sub Contractor with works throughout the region employing 100 staff and boasting a turnover of £35 million. They have invested heavily recently in new plant and machinery and are working on some of the largest schemes Yorkshire.Due to continued success and new contract wins we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join the team with immediate effect You should have experience of working within civil engineering and be familiar with NEC form of contract. As QS you will be have input into the entire commercial process from Estimating and Tendering through to Final Accounts. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering
Sutton-In-Ashfield
£250 - £300.00 per day
We are working closely with a civil engineering contractor who have recently secured a major programme of work on one of the regions premier construction projects. As such I am keen to speak with Site Engineers with experience of working with civil engineering sub-contractors delivering earthworks, drainage, foundations and concrete packages. The RoleAccurately provide setting out information for up to 6 gangs working on different elements of the programme.Complete all QA paperwork for both client and internal usage.Attend Site Management MeetingsLiaise with Main Contractor EngineersIdentification of variationsAdvise on Design ChangeUpdate site drawings to reflect changesBe an advocate of the best Health, Safety and Quality PracticesThe project is envisaged to last 28 weeks starting 01/02/2021Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Principal Highway Drainage Engineer
City Of Manchester
£45000 - £50000 per annum
Based in Central Manchester, this vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity to a Principal Highways Engineer with a wealth of experience in highways drainage design on a number of Major Highways England schemes. If you have around 10 years' experience working on these projects, both technically able to use MicroDrainage and can take a leading role then this is the role for you.You will gain the opportunity to manage a number of junior engineers, taking a leading role on a number of Major Highways England projects, whilst still being able to gain hands on experience of technical design.This opportunity is currently fully remote working due to the pandemic with flexible working being implemented beyond current national restrictions.RequirementsMinimum of 10 years' experienceChartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or equivalentDetailed knowledge and experience in the use of DMRB and other standards and legislationAdvanced software skills using packages such as Civil3D & MicroDrainage.Project management experience & experience of dealing with Highways England.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Refrigeration Engineer - Service / Install
Bristol
£32000.00 - £34000.00 per annum + paid trav, OT, 33 days holiday
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join a well-established contractor working around the Bristol region. The company offer a fantastic package with great opportunities for future progression and development.All the work is commercial (NO SUPERMARKETS) such as public houses, restaurants, clubs, convenience stores etc. Cold rooms, ice machines, bottle coolers, under-counters etc. The successful engineer must have experience with both Service and Installation.Qualifications/ExperienceTime Served ApprenticeshipNVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based QualificationApproved Training ProgramRefrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificateFull Driving LicencePackageSalary - Up to £34,00040 hours per week33 days holidayOngoing training and development opportunitiesOn Call 1 in 4Overtime paid at time 1.5 and double time on Sundays and bank holidaysUniformSmartphoneLaptopVan with Fuel Card - Can be used for private useThe work will be around the Bristol region and surrounding areas.For more information please either drop an email call the office on 0113 234 6047.Relevant skills: Refrigeration, Fridge, Engineer, Technician, F-Gas, British Refrigeration, Trans-critical cycle, refrigeration engineer, field service engineerRefrigeration Engineer - Service / Install - BristolRefrigeration Engineer - Service / Install - BristolRefrigeration Engineer - Service / Install - Bristol Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Why Use A Recruiter When You Can Find An HVAC Engineer yourself?
    It’s so tempting, isn’t it? When all you hear on the news is that there are plenty of candidates looking for work and it seems like recruiters charge an avoidable fee, you start thinking ‘maybe we should handle the hiring in-house’. We all know 2020 hasn’t exactly been good news for the employment rate, so surely it can’t be that difficult to hire HVAC specialists to join your team.   Fast forward a couple of weeks, and you find yourself knee-deep in poorly formatted CVs, trying to arrange interviews with candidates who don’t call you back, or worse, you’re waiting for candidates who don’t show up to the interview you arranged. What a waste of time and energy for everyone involved. Plus, your sales and day to day duties will suffer while your attention is diverted.   That’s exactly where recruiters like Calibre come in; we do the legwork for you. All of the time-consuming processes to move your recruitment along, all the people headaches, all those emails and calls – we take them on for you.   Still not quite convinced? Here are our top 7 reasons to use a specialist recruiter rather than try to hire yourself.   Find the passive candidates   Let’s start with the biggie. Direct hiring usually limits you to people who are actively looking. Putting an advert out on a job board or social media means you’ll only find people who make a conscious effort to look for a job. If it was a simple as that to hire someone, recruiters like us wouldn’t exist. Nearly always, the more talented HVAC or refrigeration specialists you need are already in work, we know these people, and we know how to target them.   Specialist networks   Leading on from the above, recruiters like us at Calibre have built up a vast network of engineers. Our equivalent of a ‘little black book’ is full of qualified and trade checked people who we make a point of staying in touch with. We keep our contacts warm; we know when they’re thinking about their next move. We target our specialist networks through social media posts, direct emails, calls and posting on multiple job boards to gain the widest reach possible to find you the best talent.   We review all candidates    The good, the bad and the ugly - we review each one. We know how to spot the cowboys (or girls) and well, not quite run them out of town but they are screened out with a ‘thanks, but no thanks.’ It’s our job to review all applicants to the job in question. It’s time-consuming, but wouldn’t you rather be doing your day job? Leave the early screening to us. Our experience means we can quickly identify those with the right skills, experience and attitude to meet your criteria. It’s also down to us to check out the candidate’s motivations for finding a new job. We want to make sure that they intend to not just join your team but stick around and contribute to the business long-term.   Let us handle the pre-screen phone interviews   Again, this time-intensive process is where recruiters come in. Our consultants can arrange and conduct first stage pre-screen interviews to help whittle that shortlist down. Our expertise means we can spot the time wasters and those who would take counter-offers and stick with their original employment (the latter is beyond frustrating for those involved, so let’s avoid that. That's something else we manage but that's another blog).   Emails, interviews and ghosting   Ghosting is a fairly new term – often used in the dating world when one of the parties stops replying to all messages. texts, WhatsApps, emails; they go unanswered as if the person has turned into a ghost. Again, it’s unbelievably annoying if the other person is 100% your type on paper. We deal with the heartache of ghosting. We also take on the laborious task of calling, emailing and arranging interviews then rearranging them when necessary, ultimately freeing up your time to focus on the day job.   The Feedback loop   Those awkward conversations that no-one likes having, well that’s our job too. We know we have to have those chats. We have to deliver the ‘it’s not you, it’s us’ or perhaps ‘it’s you, you’re just not the right person for us’. And that feedback goes both ways; the candidates might pull themselves out of the race if you don’t seem like a good fit for them. It’s down to us to make sure no bridges are burned, and feedback is handled diplomatically. People talk and if you don't get back to interviewees with feedback, either positively or negatively, word can get out and this makes future recruitment more difficult. We’re in the Facebook groups, we’re talking to the suppliers, and we’re ensuring that your feedback is fair and your reputation is protected.   The best bit   Making the job offer and having it accepted is far and away the best part of the process. It’s what keeps recruiters coming back to our desks every day but it's not always a straight forward exercise. We’ll guide both sides through to make sure it’s as stress-free as possible. This can be everything from talking the candidate through how to hand in their notice and dealing with counter-offers to making sure they know where to be and who to meet on their first day with you.   All of this is a moving feast. People are people… they change their minds, have different demands, focus on different priorities and can suddenly change direction. It takes time and effort. Our job as a recruiter is to shield you from any and all of the problems. It’s what we’re good at, and that’s why our HVAC and refrigeration clients come back to us time and again.   Get in touch with our specialist team today for a no-obligation conversation.  

Meet the Team: Simon Owen
Meet the Team: Simon Owen  Simon Owen, Director of Building Services, has been recruiting since 1998 within the Building Services, Facilities Management, Energy Management and Sustainability sectors.    We wanted to give you a little bit more information about our Simon, and when we caught up with him in a short but sweet Q&A style interview, here’s what he had to say…   What would your clients say about you? Persistent, honest and reliable (I hope!)   Do you have any advice for anyone who wants to get into recruitment?  Think about your motives; what do you want from your career? What do you think recruitment is? Can you ride the rollercoaster of a role where your success is reliant on the decisions of other people? It isn’t an easy career, but it is hugely rewarding!    What's the hardest interview question you have ever heard?  “Do you have any questions?” It is the most easily anticipated (every interviewer will ask it), but flummoxes so many people.    What are the most common mistakes you see job hunters make?   Apart from failing to prepare for the “Do you have any questions?” question, the other aspect where job hunters miss a trick is by not asking themselves “would I honestly appoint me to the role that I am applying for?”    When applying for a post you should really look to achieve at least 7 out of the 10 of the criteria for your application for it to be worth making. The other big thing is that some people can be very cagey when speaking with a recruiter about different motives and parts of their job search, which can result in the recruiter not being able to represent them most effectively; it’s best to be completely open as a good recruiter will be able to advise on all aspects and help emphasize your assets to ensure the best outcome.   Your favourite guilty pleasure TV show? I don’t really watch a lot of TV, but if Fantomworks or Police Interceptors are on, it’s not unknown for me to watch three or four on the bounce – especially if I’m doing the ironing...   Describe your perfect Sunday? My perfect Sunday would be when I have the chance to cycle 100 miles or more on hilly roads with glorious scenery. This would then be followed up by a meatless Sunday Roast with my family - who needs meat when there are roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and Yorkshire puddings?   What's the song that gets you motivated in the morning? Anything played loud! But my personal favourites would be: “Feel the love” by Rudimental and John Newman; “Let’s get rocked” by Def Leppard; and “Sometimes” by Sound of Guns.   Describe your job in three words. Personal, giving and rewarding.   If you’re looking for a role in the Built Environment sector, Simon’s expertise can support you in taking the next step in your career.   Connect with Simon on LinkedIn    Browse Simon’s available jobs here

The value of halo projects to UK skills
Here are the views of our Principal Transportation Consultant, Dan Brokenshire, following the announcement that HS2 has been confirmed.   The confirmation of HS2 is undoubtedly great news for the industry; it’s halo projects like this that allow the maintenance and intergenerational transfer of skills upon which the UK’s construction and engineering reputation is built. The secondary and perhaps less obvious bi-product of the commitment to this new railway is the fact that it will create work, catalyse innovation and persuade the next generation to get into the industry. Phase 1 and 2a will now be worked on simultaneously which will allow regeneration projects to commence, good news for both associated industries and local communities.   HS2 could be a unique showcase of the UK’s ability to deliver projects of a scale which of late have only been seen in Asia and the Middle East. The economic impact of inward investment will no doubt encourage companies to invest in their people, build exportable skills, catalysing activity throughout the value chain. The announcement last week was essentially one of opportunity creation as well as a brave political step. If you reflect on the last two big rail projects - Cross Rail (budget est. £20bn) and the Channel Tunnel (budget est. £12bn in today’s money) this is a seriously long-term play.   We have been supporting clients with the provision of manpower on the project for some time and look forward to doing so in future but for the scheme to be a success there needs to be joined-up thinking between all interested parties. This needs to widen the employment pool to include international talent, upskilled workers from similar industries and the yet-trained workforce of tomorrow. As recruiters, we can see the potential land grab of talent over the horizon as consultancies and contractors look to bolster their ranks and position themselves as ready to take on the task.   I’m sure there will be challenges ahead, but it bodes well for an industry which is having to diversify constantly as the built environment is redefined by legislation, technology, and use.   Feature image Source: SIEMENS/ PA, from BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51443421

John Cassidy: Avoid the 7 year itch
Avoid the 7 year itch… In a world where people jump from job to job and businesses struggle to keep hold of key talent, we talk to Calibre’s Associate Director John Cassidy, about what’s kept him at Calibre as he celebrates 7 years in the business.   How did you get into recruitment? I didn’t go to university, which made it a challenge to get my foot in the door of the recruitment industry. When I left school I started as an administrator for a big recruitment agency in Leeds and then went to work in administration for a car dealership. But I’d caught the recruitment bug. I’d seen the business in practice and knew that hard work could literally pay off. Most agencies were just looking for grads, but Calibre saw passed this. They could see I was ambitious and willing to put the work in, and they gave me a chance.    What support did you get? Calibre don’t just leave you to sink or swim, which I know can happen in some agencies. They broke down the business into sizeable chunks and offered training and support all the way through. They helped me gain the skills I needed to run my own desk and then eventually run my own team. I’m now building that team, with four of us so far, and hopefully six by Q1 next year. There’s a really clear promotion path and you always know where you stand.    What do you enjoy about working at Calibre? They’re a good bunch of people. Everyone gets on, no sniping, or politics. It’s not your typical recruitment agency with high pressure and no mistakes allowed. You get lots of support. There’s a good social aspect too with nights out, incentives and the Christmas and summer do.   I was one of the first employees outside of the leadership team, so it’s always felt like a really personable company. As we’ve grown, the directors have managed to get the balance right between being friends and leaders. They don’t leave anyone in the lurch, they’ll try and help them and identify why things aren’t quite right.   We don’t have a high turnover of staff and the directors really care about the people they employ. In lots of companies, you’d never be able to challenge a director, but here, they listen to you and take your opinions on board. It’s great to feel comfortable to voice your opinions.    How have Calibre kept you here? There are places to go at Calibre. I’ve never hit a ceiling. Every time I’ve hit a target, I can ask what’s next and there’s a clear path showing me what I need to do to get there. There are no limits, no blockers. Plus the fact that there’s a good atmosphere in the office every day.    What’s been the highlight of your seven years with them? Lots – the money you can earn by working hard is a good thing. Coming to the office and it being a nice place to work - I’ve never clock watched. The basic fact that it’s a great environment is a massive highlight I don’t take for granted.   What would you tell someone thinking about working in recruitment? You need to have a good work ethic. You can teach recruitment and how to run a desk, but you can’t teach people to work hard. If you’re willing to work hard, that’s half the battle.  Be wary about which company you go to. Lots of companies take people on and chew them out again. It can give recruitment a bad name and can damage your confidence. Do your research and look for a company that has the right values and gives you the support and training you need.  

The power of ‘thank you’
So…the Christmas season is upon us. For some, this is a time of crazy social gatherings, parties and having a jolly old time. For others, it might mean keeping your head down until it’s all died down and we’re safely into 2020.