http://www.4ukjobs.net/ Latest Jobs Posted Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:17:39 +0100 rss20 by http://www.4ukjobs.net/ admin@4ukjobs.net http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3392 Quantity Surveyor required for Utilities contracts within the Thames Valley Region Our Client is a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services. They undertake work to better the quality of people’s lives: ensuring clean drinking water in ample supply; dependable flood prevention; treatment and safe re-use of wastewater. They offer an unrivalled concept-to-commissioning design and construct capability. Due to expansion they are now looking to recruit a number of Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveying positions within the Utilities Sector. Main Duties & Responsibilities: •Interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract and provision of advice/guidance on them to the site team as appropriate •Interpretation/understanding of the contract estimate (including settlement adjustments) and provision of advice/guidance on it to the site team as appropriate. Ensuring that all site staff adhere to the agreed site procedures and reporting systems. •Preparation and production of all agreed reports to predetermined deadlines. •Delegation/allocation of Quantity Surveying tasks to Assistants including setting objectives and monitoring their progress. •Attending site meetings. •Contributing to the resolution of commercial, contractual and construction problems. •Protecting commercial interests including prompt payment for work executed. •Other duties/functions as required by the Project Manager/Project Surveyor. Requirements: •Quantity Surveying related degree, HND or HNC •RICS or ICES membership •Previous experience working for a contractor within the civil engineering or water industry •Experience in management of: Subcontract accounts; procurement schedules; applications for payment; final accounts; cost/value reporting; variations/CES •Familiar with NEC and IChemE forms of contract •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Excellent negotiation skills For more jobs in Quantity Surveying or more jobs in Civil Utilities, please visit our website: www pbrgroup co uk Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3391 My client, one of the big five consulting firm, is looking for a Lodestar Consultant. Project: Implementation of the Lodestar component of the Oracle-Utilities software suite for the client. The Meter Data Management and Position Management modules will be implemented in the initial phase. Project phasis: Design and Build Phases (with possible extension to Testing) Profile: 3 to 5 years experience in Lodestar, English fluent. Mission: Develop functional and technical designs to translate the Client's business requirements into Lodestar process Lead the configuration of the Lodestar software to meet the business requirements of the Client. Knowledge transfer to more junior staff. Start date : ASAP End date : December 2008 Location : Brussels - Belgium If you are freelance and have a good experience in Lodestar, please come back to me asap. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3390 Civil Engineer / Land Surveyor with setting out experience is required for various sites within the Hampshire region. This is a contract vacancy but would be a long term assignment and an excellent opportunity for long term job security. • The ideal candidate would be an experienced Engineer with a minimum of 3 years relevant UK experience in Groundworks and Infrastructure, familiar with the latest surveying equipment, especially the GPS side. Able to read drawings and explain the information in layman’s terms, good record keeping skills, Technical Engineering ability and being able to get on with people will make this your role. CSCS certification is essential. • The Civil Engineering division of the company has worked and is currently working on some of the most high profile mixed use sites in the South East. The business specialises in commercial, infrastructure works and groundworks. Typical contract values range from £0.5m to £15m. Providing the client with full engineering solutions and specific engineering packages, depending on the nature of the development, a role of Principal Contractor or Sub Contractor is fulfilled. • Clear communication skills, with the ability to pass on information to the labour force, a confident approach in dealing with the main contractor, resolving drawing and information queries, a good work ethic that will lead to solving problems with your colleagues are all attributes of the Engineer / Surveyor we seek. • You will probably need to have had a minimum of 3 years setting out in field conditions, on large projects preferably for a contractor, be able to read and understand architectural, construction and services drawings and have good AutoCAD skills to be able to handle the role. • An excellent opportunity to start a long term freelance contract, great pay rate with vehicle or allowance and a bonus scheme that is tailored to rewarding those involved with a financially successful project is offered. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3389 Contracts Manager required for Civil Engineering Contractor Experienced Contracts Manager / Engineer required to join our clients existing team as the replacement for their retiring Contracts Manager. Our Client were formed in 1980 and carries out General Civil Engineering works contracts in the South East for Local Authorities and Industry turning over about £5M. Contracts Manager required for day-to-day control, from award of contract to final account of up to a maximum of 3 sites, dependent on their value. Specific Duties: • On award of contract an initial site visit, assimilation of the Contract documents, discussion with the Estimator; production of a resourced programme and relevant health & safety documentation. • Attend pre-contract meeting with client in the company of the Estimator and Senior Contracts Manager (if required – subject to value/complexity of contract) • Producing a materials schedule for the buyer to obtain best prices and appropriate delivery periods; flagging up any long-term deliveries. • The day-to-day supervision and monitoring of the site by sufficient site visits and phone contacts as is necessary. Passing materials requisitions to the Buyer to obtain timely deliveries. Arranging material call offs, plant movements and inspections by the client. • Recording variations, verbal instructions and measurements for Invoice purposes as and when they occur. Recording delays, plant breakdowns, labour absences etc on the daily diary, which will also be an accurate record of the labour & plant used on all sites. Collection and approval of material/plant delivery tickets. • Compilation of Interim & final accounts; monitoring and checking of costs. • Carry out final inspection on site with Foreman/Chargehand. • Attend monthly Management meeting and report on results achieved during the month. The Individual Essential skills/requirements • Commonsense and practical approach to problem solving • Commercial awareness • Qualifications; Degree, HNC or qualified by experience • Leadership skills • Man- management skills • Client Management skills • Setting out – use of Survey instruments • Computer literacy • Driving Licence • Able to work the hours necessary to do the job – site hours are 7.30 am to 5.00 pm • Responsible to Contracts Director • Reliable, responsible and looking for long term commitment, responsibility and rewards Salary • Basic • Car • Holidays • Bonus linked to performance • Medical Insurance Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3388 I am looking for an experienced Clinical Research Associate (minimum experience of 2 years) to start as a CRA II in a biotech company in South East. Required: experience in Study start up, monitoring and close out of studies experience in conducting clinical trials in Oncology and or Cardiovascular degree in life sciences is essential Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3387 Project Manager acts as a primary liaison to ensure study launch, conduct and closeout. Ensures the study is progressing according to internal and Customer quality standards, SOPs, GCPs and ICH guidelines; serves as the team leader managing the project team; acts as a liaison and facilitator; plans and negotiates resources with line management of functional areas; manages projects ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to full scope or multiple protocol projects with interaction from supervisor; manages the executed contract and financial aspects of assigned projects; reviews study budgets and expenses and ensures all study related contractual and budgeting issues are upheld and performed; oversees and tracks site payment issues as required; develops knowledge of current therapeutic environment and drug development trends as needed; facilitates team training in accordance with protocol and/or project requirements EDUCATION/SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires a B.A./B.S. in the life sciences, nursing degree, or equivalent, plus a minimum of proven clinical research experience in a contract research organisation, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company. CRO and oncology or central nervous system experience is preferred. 25% travel is required. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3386 Our Client is a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services. They undertake work to better the quality of people’s lives: ensuring clean drinking water in ample supply; dependable flood prevention; treatment and safe re-use of wastewater. For their UK clients they offer an unrivalled concept-to-commissioning design and construct capability. The Role: Commercial Manager will play a leading role in the project delivery team. Duties and responsibilities will include: • Setting up site procedures and reporting systems. The procedures and systems will enable accurate feedback in the form of budgets, monthly progress and management accounts that will need to be submitted to head office • Archiving of all essential project documentation • Interpreting and understanding the respective obligation, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract. Providing advice and guidance to the site team as appropriate • Taking responsibility, with Contracts Managers for ensuring client satisfaction • Contributing to the resolution of problems be they commercial, contractual or construction related issues • Protecting our client’s commercial interests by ensuring that all contractual notices relating to time and money entitlements are issued to the client • Ensuring that Senior Project Quantity Surveyors and Project Quantity Surveyors carry out their duties in accordance with Company procedures • Welfare, training and development of Quantity Surveyors Requirements: • Quantity Surveying related degree, HND or HNC • RICS or ICES membership • Previous experience working for a contractor within the civil engineering or water industry • Experience in management of: Target costs; subcontract accounts; procurement schedules; subcontract procurement; cost control; variations / CES; contractual claims and dispute resolution • Familiar with NEC and IChemE forms of contract • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – (able to produce well written reports, letters and statements) • Excellent numerical skills • Negotiation skills • Team Player - ability to work successfully as part of immediate and wider teams internally and externally • IT Literate (Word, Excel) • Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel within the region and from time to time within the UK For more jobs in Civil Engineering or more jobs in Construction please visit: www pbr group co uk Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3385 Project Manager acts as a primary liaison to ensure study launch, conduct and closeout. Ensures the study is progressing according to internal and Customer quality standards, SOPs, GCPs and ICH guidelines; serves as the team leader managing the project team; acts as a liaison and facilitator; plans and negotiates resources with line management of functional areas; manages projects ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to full scope or multiple protocol projects with interaction from supervisor; manages the executed contract and financial aspects of assigned projects; reviews study budgets and expenses and ensures all study related contractual and budgeting issues are upheld and performed; oversees and tracks site payment issues as required; develops knowledge of current therapeutic environment and drug development trends as needed; facilitates team training in accordance with protocol and/or project requirements EDUCATION/SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires a B.A./B.S. in the life sciences, nursing degree, or equivalent, plus a minimum of proven clinical research experience in a contract research organisation, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company. CRO and oncology or central nervous system experience is preferred. 25% travel is required. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3384 I am looking for an experienced Clinical Research Associate (minimum experience of 2 years) to start as a CRA II in a biotech company in South East. Required: experience in Study start up, monitoring and close out of studies experience in conducting clinical trials in Oncology and or Cardiovascular degree in life sciences is essential Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3383 • Addresses and resolves all internal and external clinical issues for client research projects o Creates and maintains clinical project documents, including Clinical Management Plans, Monitoring Guidelines, Site Operations Manuals and Monitoring Visit Letter templates, other CTMS activity templates, Monitoring visit presentations/scripts o Serves as primary liaison for clinical monitoring issues, escalating as required o Reviews and approves monitoring reports and ensures tracking of ongoing site issues o Provides data as required for clinical operations performance metrics and project status metrics o Liaises with CRA's regarding site monitoring issues providing recommendations and suggestions for issue resolution o Liaises with Clinical Operations Managers to resolve resource and performance issues • Manages investigational sites to ensure compliance with the trial protocol, ICH-GCP and applicable regulations o Supervises Investigational Product accountability, subject screening/enrollment, Case Report Form retrieval, and query distribution to/retrieval from investigator sites o Conducts co-monitoring visits as needed o Conducts on-site clinical monitoring activities as required o Interfaces with other project team members as required to ensure clinical monitoring outcomes are achieved o Leads the clinical monitoring team on a project, providing training and mentoring as required o Participates in Investigator meetings, assisting with presentations as required o Identifies out of scope tasks from clinical monitoring team and escalates as required o Determines and tracks projected hours for CRA and Lead CRA activities ensuring adherence to contract and budget o May review Essential Documents to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are in compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines o Ensures the delivery of appropriate study specific and therapeutic training QUALIFICATIONS • Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in clinical, science, or health-related field from an accredited institution required • Advanced degree, or its international equivalent, preferred • Substantial experience using computerized information systems, electronic mail, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets required • Substantial clinical research experience required including minimum of 2 years monitoring experience and managing investigative clinical trial sites • Experience of leading professional staff in a clinical research environment required • Thorough knowledge of ICH and local regulatory authority regulations regarding drug research and development is required • Read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3382 Planner £Exc + Benefits Nottinghamshire Our Client, founded just 4 years ago, now has a turnover of over £100M working within a variety of work sectors. With a strong order book for the future and many projects still under construction they are now looking to recruit an experienced Planner to work on sites in the Nottingham area. You will already have worked for a main contractor and be experienced ideally in both contract and tender planning. You will aslo be compueter literate. Their core values are honesty and integrity, giving them good standing with Clients, Consultants and Supply Chain alike. If this type of environment is for you then apply for more details. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4ukjobs.net/view.php?job_id=3304 Our public sector client is looking for a Civil Engineer for a 3 year Fixed Term Appointment. Extension of the contract or conversion to permanency is possible but not guaranteed. You will provide Forestry Civil Engineering services to Forest Enterprise England and other external bodies. This role is primarily responsible for building and maintaining access infrastructure (roads and bridges) but more recently has been heavily involved in the planning and construction of large recreational projects. You'll assist in the management of Civil Engineering works within the Forest Estate in the North Yorkshire Moors and Sherwood & Lincolnshire Forest Districts. You’ll hold an ONC, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering, or have proven experience in an appropriate role. A knowledge of surveying, construction and contract management with an appreciation of the techniques necessary for incorporating these skills sensitively into a rural environment, are also required. The ability to use Computer Aided Design based packages (Autocad LT etc) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desirable, although training can be given. Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave and flexible working options. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100