Lochshell Engineering is looking to recruit an experienced Civils Foreman/woman to join their growing business. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely, and within budget. Lochshell Engineering’s head office is based in Wick, Caithness however this position will require you to travel throughout Scotland to work on construction projects. The work's location will be dependant on current and upcoming projects. 

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Holiday Entitlement: Statutory leave entitlement 

As a Civils Foreman/woman, your duties will include:

• Management of employees, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure the safe and effective delivery of contract works;
• Liaising with the site team and promoting health and safety;
• Ensuring works are carried out in the most efficient manner possible to achieve optimum commercial results for the contracts;
• Ensuring all work is completed to an acceptable quality standard and in compliance with specification;
• Ensuring the implementation of quality and environmental management systems;
• Liaising with the Client and Project Manager.

Skills & Requirements:

• Willing to take a hands-on approach to work and from a civil background;
• Extensive experience of working within the construction industry;
• Previous experience of carrying out harbour works is advantageous;
• Knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts;
• CSCS card;
• SMSTS advantageous;
• A full UK driving license.

Benefits:

• Private medical/dental insurance
• Company pension 

Application Deadline - 03/01/2022

If you are interested in this position please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@lochshell.com.

Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary

Lochshell Engineering is looking for a Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer with an

interest in the civil/structural/marine sectors and technical design background to

support the team on multi-disciplinary projects.

In this role, you will be working in a steelwork fabrication, civils, and marine

environment. Alongside the Senior Engineer, you will be involved in the technical

delivery of a wide range of projects with key clients including Local Authorities and

other public bodies as well as private companies mainly in Scotland but with some

opportunities in the wider UK.

In addition to undertaking technical work, the role will see you assist in developing

and/or issuing key project deliverables. These deliverables typically will include

calculations, surveys, reports, technical notes, and CAD drawings.

You may be based in the Lochshell Engineering offices in Wick or be based on-site,

potentially at any location within the UK. Flexibility to travel will form a part of the

role.

The Role

- Liaise with site teams and assist with supervision of construction works

projects and sub-Contractors on-site, whilst meeting all Health and Safety

requirements and legislation such as CDM 2015;

- Assist in the preparation, issue, and successful completion of deliverables;

- Produce calculations to a high standard of quality manually and checking

electronically using current computer software (including but not limited to

AutoCAD, MS Office, Rhinoceros, and others);

- Assist in the preparation of contract documents for procurement of sub-

contractors and administer contracts whilst acting as the Principal Contractor

and when engaging sub-Contractors;

- Assist in the preparation and issuing of documentation to support site works,

construction phase plans, quality plans, waste management plans, risk

assessments, and method statements. Review and comment upon all relevant

documentation;

- Communication and liaison with Clients, their Representatives and sub-

Contractors to ensure a clear understanding of scope and deliverables; and

- Assist in the preparation of tenders (programme, cost estimate, resourcing,

preparation of written quality/technical input, etc).

Preferred Requirements

Skills and Experience

- Experience with and administration of Contracts (NEC3/4 ECC, Short Form,

ICC Minor Works etc)

- Good understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes and other design

standards and use of best practice in the maritime environment;

- Good understanding of CDM – Principal/sub-Contractor Roles, Safety in

Design etc;

- Working in multi-disciplinary teams;

- Ability to lead and work as part of a team;

- Excellent command of written and spoken English;

- Excellent skills with design software listed above and in use of MS Office suite

of software, particularly in use of Excel and Project;

- Work to deadlines and good time management.

Required Qualifications

BSc / BEng qualified in Civil or Structural engineering.

Other requirements

Full UK driving licence (preferably clean)

Benefits

Salary £28,000 - £37,000 depending on experience and ability, company health

insurance, company pension scheme are also available.

Benefits:

- Private medical/dental insurance

- Company pension

- Work from home opportunities

- Flexible working hours

- Training

- Assistance in working towards chartership

 Application Deadline - 03/01/2022 

 If you are interested in this position please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@lochshell.com.