An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join one of the more ambitious and certainly one of the fastest growing, Tier 1 Main Contractors. Having developed an enviable track record for successful project delivery across sectors which include, commercial office, residential, retail, education and leisure, this provides a stable platform to be exposed to a wide range of exciting projects and a clear career path.

For the past two decades they have been creating inspiring spaces not only in London and the South East, but across the Midlands and North, which has seen them grow to an excess of 600 staff and an impressive turnover exceeding £550m.

Now for the bit about you, the ideal candidate will have come through the architectural route, either as a Part II or Architectural Technologist where a real understanding of design and buildability is born. You will then need to have gone on to work as either a Design Coordinator or Design Manager within a Main Contractor and preferably on volume residential/mixed-use schemes up to £30m in value.

The project you will be attached to is based out of the East of London, will consist of over 105 units consisting of housing and apartment blocks, so RC-frame experience is a must and is currently at PCSA stage. Work is due to start late-Summer with a 3 year build program.

As key responsibilities include managing the design process through design workshops with consultants, subcontractors and the site team, it’s vital that you have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to make your voice heard.

If you feel this position describes you, then please submit your CV to construction@james-lewis.com

This is a role for someone who has come up on the tools and who wants to progress their career further.

• Attend all relevant project meetings and support in the development of construction strategies and estimates
• Ensure all mandatory site signage is in place in prominent places and that a construction safety notice board is in place at the site entrance
• Ensure that all areas where work is taking place are suitably segregated from AZ staff and other members of the public
• Ensure that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is in place for all construction activities and where appropriate a suitable method statement is requested; use the RAMS submission form to sign of RAMS & ensure current RAMS are displayed on the site notice board
• Ensure the Residual Risk Register (RRR) is in place and displayed on the site notice board and that actions are regularly reviewed and closed out in a timely manner
• Advise contractors on PTW / CWAR requirements whilst retaining control of high-risk activities
• Ensure the project contact list is displayed on the site notice board
• Ensure all operatives are site inducted and that they are issued with a copy of the site rules and a sixty second check card before starting work on site
• Induction records for operatives directly inducted by AZ must be undertaken and kept in the site file

Experience Required:

• Minimum of SSSTS certificate
• CSCS card
• First Aid
• Experience supervising construction projects.

Our client a large M&E Company are looking for a Mechanical Manager based on a project in South West London.

• To manage the Mechanical division of a residential project in Central London from conception through to delivery, reporting to the Project Manager
• To manage and co-ordinate the Mechanical division of the relevant residential project from conception through to delivery
• Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including Mechanical and external Contractors
• Ensure Sub-contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when pro-actively allocating work
• Implementing Mechanical Safe Systems of Work procedure
• Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements
• Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team
• Proactively demonstrating Health and Safety Leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and Contractors
• Carrying out detailed Quality Assurance inspections of installations in accordance with our clients QA procedure
• Manage and oversee the Mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning including the flushing, testing and chlorination of the systems
• Implement and monitor the project to ensure it is engineered to the highest standard
• Take ownership of Mechanical issues and liaise with the Client and Design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary
• Ensure appropriate quality and workmanship
• Carryout Toolbox talks were required to Sub-contractors
• Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager
• Review of ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks
• Complete accurate project materials take off as allocated by the project procurement process
• Ensure installations are in accordance with drawing specifications

Skills and Experience Required:

• An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above
• SMSTS
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Manager
• Experience working on residential projects
• Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site Health and Safety
• Experience dealing with MEP Sub-contractors
• IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Up to date First Aid qualification
• Essential knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work
• Experience of managing staff and 3rd parties essential
• Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning, and handover requirements

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor – London - £85,000 A nationally know M&E contractor are looking for a senior m&e quantity surveyor to join their team working predominantly on commercial new builds and fit outs. If you believe you are at or are ready for the responsibilities of a senior quantity surveyor then read on. Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor You will ideally have been working as a quantity surveyor for the last 10 years, specifically on projects from £5m to £50m in the commercial market either fit out or new build. You’ll have finished your quantity surveying degree and be skilled at budgeting, reporting, developing BOQ’s and profit plans. You will also be comfortable working at a senior level administering contract obligations (and any additional client requirements) and undertaking / managing commercial meetings with the client and internal project team. You will also need to have experience negotiating on your own, on the spot, as necessary with the client and sub contractors. The Company The company predominantly conduct their work in London but have recently made acquisitions that have spread their reach into the rest of the UK. They employ hundreds of staff and are FTSE listed so if you want to work for a larger company this could be it. The Requirements • Minimum 7+ years of Quantity surveying experience essential on commercial projects • QS Degree Qualified • Proficient in excel. • Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction • Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications • Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations • Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills • Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills • Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes Salary and Package If you tick all the boxes above then the salary on offer would be eligible for £80,000 + package. If you would like to be considered please apply now as places on the shortlist are limited. david@james-lewis.com

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – London - £60,000 If you are a mechanical design engineer who has experience designing projects across multiple sectors in London & the home counties and are looking to work with an international multi disciplinary company then please read on. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer As a mechanical design engineer you will be expected to take projects from stage 3 / 4 through to completion. The company are looking to strengthen their Building Services department and hire a Mechanical Engineer that can help deliver projects and also look after their young engineers. The company deliver works in the Commercial, Healthcare, Residential, Education and Industrial sectors for a variety of clients including multiple hospital trusts, university schemes, boroughs and transport companies. It would also be preferable if you had experience in CAD and Revit, you may not need to use these softwares on a daily basis you may need to use these in projects going forwards. Requirements As a design engineer they would expect the following:

• HND/HNC in mechanical engineering or building services as a minimum (degree preferable)
• Experience on the project sectors mentioned above
• Project values from £3m - £30m+
• Experience taking projects from stage 3 or onwards

  Remuneration For the right person the salary would be between £50,000 and £60,000 with a package. I only have limited spaces for the shortlist so please submit your CV quickly if you would like to be considered. david@james-lewis.com

Mechanical Project Manager – Camberley - £65,000 A well-established, family owned building services contractor are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to join their team working on residential, education, healthcare and commercial projects between £50,000 and £1.5m. If you’d like to work for a contractor that has continued to grow despite the pandemic please read on. The Mechanical Project Manager – The Role As the mechanical project manager you will be working on projects up to £1.5m in the residential, education, healthcare and commercial projects. You will run point on site and report in to a contract manager who will be there to provide assistance as needed but will handle most of the financials. You will be looking after a mix of direct labour and sub-contractors taking the project from when it goes to site, with some assistance in the take off, through to handover, also assisting with final accounts. The company are looking for someone who has come up from the tools and is familiar with the front end of installations. The Company The company you will be working for is very well known in the market and has a lot of repeat business coupled with new clients being brought on board. They have an incredibly strong order book and are expanding. Experience and Qualifications Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality. Necessary requirements are:

• Mechanical qualifications (time served or academic)
• Ability to get to London and the office
• Experience on projects up to £2m in the commercial or residential sector

Remuneration The successful applicants will enjoy a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 complete with negotiable package Shortlisting is underway for this role, so please apply quickly to avoid disappointment. david@james-lewis.com

Mechanical Project Manager – London - £70,000 A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to join their team working on projects up to £30m, specifically a large residential project in London. The Mechanical Project Manager As the mechanical project manager you will be leading projects up to £30m on new build, mixed use developments in London. You will need to be capable of ensuring projects are run smoothly, are kept within budget and meet deadlines. As part of the diverse role, you will produce robust plans, supervise installation and subcontractor on-site, manage health and safety policies while always guaranteeing client satisfaction. The Company The company you will be working for is an international engineering services contractor. They have been operating for decades now and deliver projects for some of the biggest companies in the UK. Experience and Qualifications Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality. Necessary requirements are:

• Mechanical qualifications (time served or academic)
• Ability to get to Central London
• Experience delivering projects up to £30m
• Experience on Residential Projects

Remuneration The successful applicants will enjoy a salary of up to £70,000 complete with negotiable package Shortlisting is underway for this role, so please apply quickly to avoid disappointment. david@james-lewis.com

Electrical Project Manager - Romford - £75,000 A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their operation delivery team delivering mixed use and residential projects. The Electrical Project Manager In your role as electrical project manager you will be responsible for a number of construction projects across the London and Home Counties. You will plan, organise, lead, coordinate and control all activities concerned with the construction of Electrical (LV, MV & HV) Projects. You will participate in the conceptual development of an engineering construction project and leads its organization, scheduling and implementation. You are going to be the key point of contact with the client and builds and creates strong, assertive and positive relationships. You’ll ensure that the site meets and exceeds environmental, health and safety standards and you’ll  ensure a quality focus and quality outcomes so that the company vision, mission & values are fulfilled. The Company The company you will be working for is a large M&E contractor based in East Central London. With offices all over the UK they provide comprehensive energy and building services installations across a wide range of sectors. Experience and Qualifications Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality. Necessary requirements are:

• Previous experience as an electrical project manager
• Previous experience on mixed use and residential projects
• Experience delivering projects from £3m to £20m

Remuneration The successful applicants will enjoy a salary of £75,000 complete with negotiable package Shortlisting is underway for this role, so please apply quickly to avoid disappointment. david@james-lewis.com

Mechanical Or Electrical Project Director – London - £90,000 A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced project director to join their team working on projects up to £30m, in London across multiple sectors. The Mechanical or Electrical Project Director This is an incredible opportunity for you to lead a multi-disciplinary team working on some of the biggest and prestigious projects in London across multiple sectors. The work will be over the residential, commercial, retail and leisure sectors with a mix of design & build alongside more traditional projects. Key Accountabilities will include: Lead the M&E project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, meeting cost and quality targets and standards

• Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicating safety with passion and credibility in order to inspire, motivate and lead the M&E project team to achieve the vision
• Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships
• Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence and efficiency through appropriate use of leadership indicator health check reviews through the Bid, Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project

What you need to have: This role sounds amazing but as such they need someone who meets the same criteria:

• Previous experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Large project experience
• Worked in a large company previously
• Detailed knowledge of process management in a large company
• Client handling skills.
• Degree or HND preferable.

Remuneration The successful applicants will enjoy a salary of up to £90,000 complete with negotiable package Shortlisting is underway for this role, so please apply quickly to avoid disappointment. david@james-lewis.com

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Large Automation Company - 40k Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Package 

• Global Manufacturing/Production Company
• Salary: £54,000
• Shift: 4 on 4 off – days + nights

A fantastic opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a successful automation business who due to COVID-19 has seen a sharp increase in demand. As a result, they are looking for a Time-Served Electrical/Mechanical engineer to join the team.

Requirements of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer: 

• 4 year Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 17th edition wiring regulations BS7671
• The ability to read and understand technical Elec/Mech schematics
• Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma an advantage
• Fully conversant with intricate, electro-mechanical control systems and schematics

Benefits

• Chance to join a growing company
• Training and Development

Injection Moulding Setter - Global Manufacturing Company - 3 DAY WORKING WEEK

• Global Manufacturing Company
• Salary: £30,000 Days - £36,000 Nights
• Shift: Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 06:30am to 18:30pm - Nights Friday Saturday, Sunday - 18:30 to 06:30am

A fantastic opportunity for an Injection Moulding Setter to join a growing global manufacturing business.

Requirements of Injection Moulding Setter: 

• 5 years moulding experience
• Previous extensive experience of plastic injection moulding on an industrial scale
• Ability to read drawings
• Measuring components
• Good comprehension of English language
• Well organised
• Good time management

Benefits 

• Chance to join Global company
• 3 day working week
• Training and Development

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Global FMCG Brand Company - 40k Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Package 

• Global Manufacturing/Production Company
• Salary: £40k
• Shift: 4 on 4 off – days + nights

A fantastic opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a successful automation business who due to COVID-19 has seen a sharp increase in demand. As a result, they are looking for a Time-Served Electrical/Mechanical engineer to join the team.

Requirements of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer: 

• Full engineering apprenticeship
• Multi Skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Experience of process control electronics, PLC's and diagnostics using a variety of software applications
• The ability to read and understand technical Electrical or Mechanical drawings
• Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma

Responsibility of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 

• Carrying out routine planned preventative maintenance and proactive maintenance tasks on the range of on-site equipment
• Reacting quickly to technical issues: fault finding and fixing problems efficiently, escalating when necessary
• Ensuring that the customer is kept informed about the technical requirements and likely timescales of any jobs
• Proving support and maintenance training to engineers

Benefits 

• Chance to join Global company
• Training and Development

The Maintenance Manager will be a key member of the Management Team reporting to the Engineering Manager, and you will develop and lead a small multiskilled team.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the co-ordination, budgeting, scheduling, planning and implementation of all maintenance programs in a safe & effective manner with a focus on improving safety and on-stream reliability, whilst increasing productivity and reducing maintenance costs.
• Ensuring clear and concise records are maintained in order trends can be determined and corrective actions identified.
• Understand and deploy continuous improvement, i.e TPM and problem-solving techniques to optimise machine availability.
• To ensure all equipment, services, utilities and plant operate and meet productive legal and legislative requirements.
• Ensure full compliance of the planned maintenance programme and ensure adequate resources are planned in order to achieve the set goals.

The Successful Applicant

You will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Degree/qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a mechanical/engineering discipline
• Previous managerial expertise, supervisory or team leadership experience and a strong leader within a similar environment.
• Strong experience within multi-skilled maintenance systems.
• Has sound judgement and able to make timely decisions.
• Good communication skills & working in cross functional teams.
• Have experience working in a fast pace environment that can change direction at any time
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a demanding manufacturing environment.
• Applies a "can do" attitude and challenges and supports the team to do the same.

Production Team Leader - Food Manufacturing Company - 30k – 35k Base Salary + Benefits Package

• Food Manufacturing Company
• Salary: £30,000 – 35,000
• Shift: 4 on 4 off - days
• Location: Harlow

A fantastic opportunity for a Production Team Leader to join an exciting food manufacturing company. Excellent scope for training and development plus the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements of Production Team Leader: 

• NVQ at Level 2 in Management/Supervisory, or above.
• Strong IT skills Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Food Manufacturing experience
• Good understanding of food production and processing operations

 

We require a Number of Bus Drivers to work on Fixed term contract in the Glasgow Area. The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.

Candidate criteria:

• UK category D license
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Valid DQC/CPC card
• Recent UK bus driving experience

Candidates must also be friendly & reliable with good command of the English language.

We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.

Candidate criteria:

• UK category D license
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Valid DQC/CPC card
• Recent UK bus driving experience

Candidates must also be friendly & reliable with good command of the English language.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer to work for an operator in the London area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.

Duties to include:

• Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
• Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
• Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
• Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
• Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
• Preventative Maintenance
• Fault Diagnostics
• All associated paperwork, reports and admin

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year post apprenticeship experience and hold either a City & Guilds or NVQ level 2 or 3 accreditation (time served engineers without these qualifications will also be considered).

Candidates that hold either PSV License will be prioritised however this is not an essential requirement for the role.