Jobs Results
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Technical Author
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091892
Technical Author
Location: Cumbria
Contract Type: Long term contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35Working Pattern:
3 days per week onsite (subject to increase as work progresses)
Role Description
The scope requires Engineers capable of strong technical writing to further develop and complete a series of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
Reimbursable resources will provide technical author services on a time-based contract directed by JV.
Commercial arrangement aligns with:
- Type 1 or Main Option E of NEC3 PSC
- Delivery via provision of directed resource
Work will be site-based, operating from accommodation (C1003, presumed).
Key Differentiators from Standard Technical Author Role
- Resources will take a more proactive role in the validation process
- Some involvement in the risk assessment process is anticipated
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Nuclear background
- Minimum HNC in an appropriate discipline
- Previous Technical Author experience
- IOSH Working/Managing Safely or equivalent
- Relevant trade card or equivalent
Security Clearance Requirements
Minimum Requirement: Approved SC Clearance
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Technical Author looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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Electrical Quality Engineer
- Location:
- South East
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- ,
- Reference:
- SK/R/091884
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Quantity Surveyor
- Location:
- Greater London
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091740
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Quantity Surveyor
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091853
Take the lead on Barrow’s rail projects – QS with civils experience needed!
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Risk Manager
- Location:
- Scotland
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091465
Help shape the success of complex, high-impact programmes
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Mechanical Engineer
- Location:
- Greater London
- Sector:
- Water
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091830
Location
Preferred location is the south of England (Redhill), as the role primarily supports regional water industry projects. Flexibility on location can be considered; however, the successful candidate must be able to travel to the region for key meetings and site visits. -
Section Engineer
- Location:
- County Durham
- Sector:
- Energy
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091658
Leading civil works with sharp technical insight, proactive planning, and pinpoint accuracy.
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
- Location:
- Warrington
- Sector:
- Nuclear
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091787
Delivering safe, reliable, and high-integrity solutions for complex nuclear and mechanical systems across regulated environments.
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Business Support Data Analyst
- Location:
- UK
- Sector:
- Oil & Gas
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091817
Turn data into decisions and help drive business efficiency in Immingham!
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Senior Estimator
- Location:
- Preston
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091811
Shape the success of major civil engineering projects from the ground up.
Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Civil Engineering Estimator, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Preston.
Role Purpose:
- Support the successful delivery of tenders across civil engineering projects ranging from £100k to £10m
- Analyse and interpret project information to develop effective construction and pricing strategies
- Identify risks and opportunities and incorporate them into competitive tender submissions
- Lead and coordinate bid activities, ensuring high-quality and timely submissions
- Contribute to winning work within a strong and growing project pipeline
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Analyse scheme requirements including construction methods, programmes, and management approaches
- Identify risks and opportunities and integrate them into tender bids
- Collaborate with Design and Delivery teams to develop effective work strategies
- Identify key win themes and manage bid processes with multiple contributors
- Source and assess additional information required to strengthen tender submissions
- Challenge designs and methodologies to propose alternative solutions and innovations
- Price civil engineering works (earthworks, drainage, ducting, paving) from first principles
- Prepare construction programmes and sequences (ASTA Powerproject experience desirable)
- Identify and manage subcontract packages, including supplier engagement and tender analysis
- Compile comprehensive net cost estimates including preliminary items
- Present estimates at internal adjudication meetings and implement feedback
- Ensure timely and compliant tender submissions aligned with client specifications
- Follow up on submitted tenders and support commercial discussions
- Provide clear project overviews, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Review tender performance post-contract to support continuous improvement
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 infrastructure main contractor environment
- Strong background in estimating civil engineering projects (bridges, highways, public realm, utilities)
- Proven ability to price work from first principles
- Knowledge of Conquest and ASTA Powerproject software (desirable)
- Good understanding of pricing and quantification methods
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships under pressure
- Experience leading or supporting teams (desirable)
- Proficiency in IT, numeracy, MS Office, and estimating systems
- Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE) or equivalent qualification (desirable)
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with an award-winning civil engineering team
- Involvement in high-profile and diverse projects
- Strong pipeline of secured work for 2025 and beyond
- Career development within a growing and supportive organisation
- Exposure to innovative construction methods and technologies
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineering Estimator looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
