Job Title: Section Engineer (Contract) Location: HMNB Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth Are you an experienced and proactive Section Engineer ready to lead a critical package of works on a nationally significant infrastructure project? We are a leading Tier 1 contractor, at the forefront of delivering the multi-million-pound infrastructure upgrade program at HMNB Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. This highly complex and vital project involves significant marine civils, heavy infrastructure, and specialized engineering works, all essential for supporting the UK's naval capabilities. We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Contract Section Engineer to take responsibility for a specific section or package of works within our dynamic delivery team on-site. This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership and technical expertise to a critical project within a secure and high-standards environment. The Role: As a Section Engineer, you will be accountable for the technical and operational delivery of your assigned section, ensuring work is completed safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. Your key responsibilities will include: Programme Management: Managing and monitoring the short-term programme for your section, ensuring adherence to the overall project schedule and identifying potential delays or opportunities for acceleration. Technical Management: Overseeing all technical aspects of your section, including interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications, resolving design queries, and ensuring all works are constructed to the highest standards. Site Supervision & Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of Site Engineers and operatives within your section, providing clear direction, guidance, and fostering a strong safety and quality-focused culture. Quality Assurance & Control: Implementing and meticulously enforcing rigorous quality control procedures, conducting regular inspections, managing snagging, and ensuring comprehensive QA documentation and records are maintained. Health & Safety Leadership: Championing a proactive health and safety culture within your section, conducting regular safety briefings, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all site-specific and statutory regulations. Sub-contractor Management: Directly managing and coordinating specialist sub-contractors within your section, ensuring their performance meets contractual requirements, quality standards, and programme objectives. Resource Management: Planning and managing plant, labour, and material resources for your section to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity. Reporting & Communication: Providing regular progress reports to the Project/Senior Engineer, highlighting key issues, risks, and opportunities. Liaising effectively with the client, design team, and other stakeholders. Commercial Awareness: Understanding the commercial implications of decisions, identifying and managing variations, and contributing to cost control within your section. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jul 17, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Section Engineer (Contract) Location: HMNB Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth Are you an experienced and proactive Section Engineer ready to lead a critical package of works on a nationally significant infrastructure project? We are a leading Tier 1 contractor, at the forefront of delivering the multi-million-pound infrastructure upgrade program at HMNB Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. This highly complex and vital project involves significant marine civils, heavy infrastructure, and specialized engineering works, all essential for supporting the UK's naval capabilities. We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Contract Section Engineer to take responsibility for a specific section or package of works within our dynamic delivery team on-site. This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership and technical expertise to a critical project within a secure and high-standards environment. The Role: As a Section Engineer, you will be accountable for the technical and operational delivery of your assigned section, ensuring work is completed safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. Your key responsibilities will include: Programme Management: Managing and monitoring the short-term programme for your section, ensuring adherence to the overall project schedule and identifying potential delays or opportunities for acceleration. Technical Management: Overseeing all technical aspects of your section, including interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications, resolving design queries, and ensuring all works are constructed to the highest standards. Site Supervision & Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of Site Engineers and operatives within your section, providing clear direction, guidance, and fostering a strong safety and quality-focused culture. Quality Assurance & Control: Implementing and meticulously enforcing rigorous quality control procedures, conducting regular inspections, managing snagging, and ensuring comprehensive QA documentation and records are maintained. Health & Safety Leadership: Championing a proactive health and safety culture within your section, conducting regular safety briefings, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all site-specific and statutory regulations. Sub-contractor Management: Directly managing and coordinating specialist sub-contractors within your section, ensuring their performance meets contractual requirements, quality standards, and programme objectives. Resource Management: Planning and managing plant, labour, and material resources for your section to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity. Reporting & Communication: Providing regular progress reports to the Project/Senior Engineer, highlighting key issues, risks, and opportunities. Liaising effectively with the client, design team, and other stakeholders. Commercial Awareness: Understanding the commercial implications of decisions, identifying and managing variations, and contributing to cost control within your section. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Project Director - Substations - ( 184798 ) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. About You We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive 'can do' professional attitude at all times while maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, establishing excellent working rapport within the team, business, and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence. Primary Objective To manage effectively large-scale multidisciplinary teams on substations for mission-critical projects, carry out sales and business development activities actively to support business growth and to ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time, whilst maintaining the target profit level. Promote cross-selling amongst the disciplines and liaise with other Senior Directors. Responsibilities Project Management As Project Director, take full responsibility and accountability for project performance (Technical, Programme, and Commercial) for all disciplines that fall under the Lead consultant role. It will be the Project Director who is ultimately accountable to ensure all disciplines falling under the role of Lead Consultant are fully coordinated, technically correct, to the required level of quality, and commercially managed to ensure the project costs and revenue drive the profit targets for the project. Financial Performance Reviews Accountable on a monthly basis for the Project Job Costing Reports. Accountable on a monthly basis for the reported Profit and Sales Figure. Provide a quarterly written board report to be presented by others. Accountable for the Input/Review/Action the following: Sales Management/Business Development To maintain regular contact with Clients and build/foster relationships. Entertain Clients and relevant colleagues. Agree fee basis and monthly drawdown schedules. Agree deliverables directly with the Client and any policy decisions. Lead presentation for new projects and coordinate all other disciplines. Project Director for all third party, (non-specialist), disciplines. Carry out all invoicing for all services or disciplines offered on time. Pursue all outstanding sales ledger debtors (60 days maximum target). Progress all sales opportunities. Ensure that all projects deliver the required profit target. Deal with any formal complaints directly. Carry out after sales and Client reviews. Develop sales contacts to expand the marketing base of Practice. Develop new areas of activities for the Practice. Assist in Marketing and Corporate events. Assist other Directors in Sales & Marketing as required. Pursue sales leads generated by Business Development Dept. General Duties Manage and control resources on projects. Ensure technical compliance and quality production of all deliverables. Sign off all reports and deliverables. Ensure all deadlines are met. Liaise with all team members to ensure that all projects deliver minimum profit target. Record any changes of scope, which may affect fee basis and advise KAH. Post contract completion and end of debtor's reviews with client. To ensure that all project design responsibilities are effectively undertaken. Assist other Directors in Project Delivery as required. Structure training and succession of the teams to enhance performance and ensure future engineering expertise in Practice. Support the Management Team in running the Practice and assist in Quality Management Systems execution. Support the management of the practice taking on duties as agreed with the Office Principal and Tech Media Telecoms (TMT) Operational Directors. Undertake engineering activities on an as-needs basis and where appropriate act as Design Team Leader. Ensure No Claims are made on PI, ensure all contract documents are diligently checked. Subject to approval - interview and recruit new team members. Control standard in-house technical documents and guides. Carry out third party design audits as necessary. Support to other directors in all fields including and not limited to; sales, resource control, problem solving, design advice. Review and sign off all direct reports' timecards and expenses. Authorize Holiday requests of direct reports. Maintain register and carry out technical audits on projects as required. Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001. Skills and Experience BEng, MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or relevant subject. Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 765kV preferred. Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable. Skills in project managing ongoing jobs. Experience in the same or similar position is desired. Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times. Incorporated Status in chosen discipline preferred and ongoing pursuit of Chartered status and business qualifications if not already achieved. Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software. Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients. Strong leadership and people management skills and experience. To be able to work as part of a team and collaboratively and cooperatively. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 15 years related experience A minimum of 7 years project management experience MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location United Kingdom-England-London Other Locations United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-England-Manchester Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class: Program Management Job Posting Apr 23, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Project Director - Substations - ( 184798 ) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. About You We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive 'can do' professional attitude at all times while maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, establishing excellent working rapport within the team, business, and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence. Primary Objective To manage effectively large-scale multidisciplinary teams on substations for mission-critical projects, carry out sales and business development activities actively to support business growth and to ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time, whilst maintaining the target profit level. Promote cross-selling amongst the disciplines and liaise with other Senior Directors. Responsibilities Project Management As Project Director, take full responsibility and accountability for project performance (Technical, Programme, and Commercial) for all disciplines that fall under the Lead consultant role. It will be the Project Director who is ultimately accountable to ensure all disciplines falling under the role of Lead Consultant are fully coordinated, technically correct, to the required level of quality, and commercially managed to ensure the project costs and revenue drive the profit targets for the project. Financial Performance Reviews Accountable on a monthly basis for the Project Job Costing Reports. Accountable on a monthly basis for the reported Profit and Sales Figure. Provide a quarterly written board report to be presented by others. Accountable for the Input/Review/Action the following: Sales Management/Business Development To maintain regular contact with Clients and build/foster relationships. Entertain Clients and relevant colleagues. Agree fee basis and monthly drawdown schedules. Agree deliverables directly with the Client and any policy decisions. Lead presentation for new projects and coordinate all other disciplines. Project Director for all third party, (non-specialist), disciplines. Carry out all invoicing for all services or disciplines offered on time. Pursue all outstanding sales ledger debtors (60 days maximum target). Progress all sales opportunities. Ensure that all projects deliver the required profit target. Deal with any formal complaints directly. Carry out after sales and Client reviews. Develop sales contacts to expand the marketing base of Practice. Develop new areas of activities for the Practice. Assist in Marketing and Corporate events. Assist other Directors in Sales & Marketing as required. Pursue sales leads generated by Business Development Dept. General Duties Manage and control resources on projects. Ensure technical compliance and quality production of all deliverables. Sign off all reports and deliverables. Ensure all deadlines are met. Liaise with all team members to ensure that all projects deliver minimum profit target. Record any changes of scope, which may affect fee basis and advise KAH. Post contract completion and end of debtor's reviews with client. To ensure that all project design responsibilities are effectively undertaken. Assist other Directors in Project Delivery as required. Structure training and succession of the teams to enhance performance and ensure future engineering expertise in Practice. Support the Management Team in running the Practice and assist in Quality Management Systems execution. Support the management of the practice taking on duties as agreed with the Office Principal and Tech Media Telecoms (TMT) Operational Directors. Undertake engineering activities on an as-needs basis and where appropriate act as Design Team Leader. Ensure No Claims are made on PI, ensure all contract documents are diligently checked. Subject to approval - interview and recruit new team members. Control standard in-house technical documents and guides. Carry out third party design audits as necessary. Support to other directors in all fields including and not limited to; sales, resource control, problem solving, design advice. Review and sign off all direct reports' timecards and expenses. Authorize Holiday requests of direct reports. Maintain register and carry out technical audits on projects as required. Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001. Skills and Experience BEng, MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or relevant subject. Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 765kV preferred. Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable. Skills in project managing ongoing jobs. Experience in the same or similar position is desired. Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times. Incorporated Status in chosen discipline preferred and ongoing pursuit of Chartered status and business qualifications if not already achieved. Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software. Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients. Strong leadership and people management skills and experience. To be able to work as part of a team and collaboratively and cooperatively. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 15 years related experience A minimum of 7 years project management experience MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location United Kingdom-England-London Other Locations United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-England-Manchester Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class: Program Management Job Posting Apr 23, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD
North Mymms, Hertfordshire
Multi-Trade Operative (Plumbing Bias) Location: Hertfordshire, Central London & Surrounding Areas (The right candidate will be based in Hertfordshire or near that area) Salary: £39,000 - £47,000 (PAYE, monthly), dependent on experience and competencies Start Date: Immediate Type: Permanent Company Overview We are working with a leading contractor specialising in commercial property maintenance across Hertfordshire, Central London, and the surrounding areas. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a skilled Multi Trader with a plumbing bias to join their established team. Role Description This is a site-based role involving a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a plumbing bias , with additional skills in general multi-trade works. Operatives are expected to arrive at the yard by 5:45 AM each morning. Vans are loaded with materials, and the day s works are discussed with senior management. Daily schedules are shared no later than 5:00 PM the day before. You will travel from the yard to the first site, aiming to arrive by 7:00 AM . Working hours are 7:00 AM 3:30 PM , with: A 30-minute lunch break Two 15-minute tea breaks (morning and afternoon) At 3:30 PM , operatives begin packing up to leave site by 3:45 PM . Working Hours Monday to Friday: 5:45 AM 3:45 PM Every second Saturday Requirements Driving Licence Essential Must be competent in plumbing (primary trade) and Painting , with general Multi-Trade skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Must provide copies of relevant certifications/competencies prior to start Previous experience in commercial maintenance is desirable Package Includes Company Van Fuel Card Mobile Phone 28 Days Annual Leave per annum (full pay) Overtime (when available) Private Healthcare (following probation) Private Pension (following probation) Training and Development This role is being handled by Haroun , PW Construction Recruitment. Please apply with your CV or alternatively call (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. Find us on and
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Multi-Trade Operative (Plumbing Bias) Location: Hertfordshire, Central London & Surrounding Areas (The right candidate will be based in Hertfordshire or near that area) Salary: £39,000 - £47,000 (PAYE, monthly), dependent on experience and competencies Start Date: Immediate Type: Permanent Company Overview We are working with a leading contractor specialising in commercial property maintenance across Hertfordshire, Central London, and the surrounding areas. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a skilled Multi Trader with a plumbing bias to join their established team. Role Description This is a site-based role involving a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a plumbing bias , with additional skills in general multi-trade works. Operatives are expected to arrive at the yard by 5:45 AM each morning. Vans are loaded with materials, and the day s works are discussed with senior management. Daily schedules are shared no later than 5:00 PM the day before. You will travel from the yard to the first site, aiming to arrive by 7:00 AM . Working hours are 7:00 AM 3:30 PM , with: A 30-minute lunch break Two 15-minute tea breaks (morning and afternoon) At 3:30 PM , operatives begin packing up to leave site by 3:45 PM . Working Hours Monday to Friday: 5:45 AM 3:45 PM Every second Saturday Requirements Driving Licence Essential Must be competent in plumbing (primary trade) and Painting , with general Multi-Trade skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Must provide copies of relevant certifications/competencies prior to start Previous experience in commercial maintenance is desirable Package Includes Company Van Fuel Card Mobile Phone 28 Days Annual Leave per annum (full pay) Overtime (when available) Private Healthcare (following probation) Private Pension (following probation) Training and Development This role is being handled by Haroun , PW Construction Recruitment. Please apply with your CV or alternatively call (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. Find us on and
