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Project Cost Estimator - Nuclear Industry
Chester, Cheshire
Role: Project Cost Estimator - Nuclear Industry Location: Chester Salary: £43,746 - £50,294/year + excellent benefits including bonus, 27 days holiday and a very generous pension Start: ASAP (Security clearance will be required prior to starting) My client is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products for the civil nuclear industry, serving utility customers worldwide who provide low carbon electricity through nuclear generation. As a result of investment activity, my client is seeking to enhance their in-house project delivery capability based in the Group Projects team based on sites in Gronau (Germany), Almelo (Netherlands), Capenhurst (UK), and Eunice (NM, USA). Group Projects is responsible for driving excellence in portfolio management, project management, project engineering management, estimating, project controls, procurement and contract management, and construction management. As a part of Group Projects you will join a pool of experts providing subject matter consulting, advice and direct delivery of strategically significant Client projects. The client Group Projects is entering into a period of significant and exciting change. The role will own and shape the project system for the clients Group's global portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual CAPEX and select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Reporting to the Manager of Project Support, the Project Cost Estimator will develop and, when necessary, change project baseline estimates, ensuring they fully reflect the project concerned and that those risks and are fully integrated with the project baseline schedule. The successful candidate will be assigned to either one major or a number of smaller projects. They will ensure that the cost estimates fully reflect the scope of the project and in accordance with our client's policies and procedures. The Project Cost Estimator will normally work remotely from line management and is expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers. . The main areas of responsibility of the role will include: Accountability for the development of probabilistically modelled project cost estimates Production of counter estimates to enable validation of vendor offers and claims Supporting the development of Capital Expenditure Proposals Estimating the impact of any project change requests Carrying out peer reviews of cost estimates produced by others This role will also ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement Our client is now looking for an individual who can make a difference and add value to their existing Team. The following skills and experience will provide an indication of the types of Team Players they are looking for: Significant project estimating experience including projects over €100 million, brownfield and turnaround/outage projects Professional cost estimating qualification e.g. AACE or equivalent Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings of varying complexity Ability to co-ordinate disparate information into a coherent estimate Sound understanding of good practice estimating processes and principles including probabilistic modelling Experienced user of relevant software packages Conversant in business English and in the business language specific to role location Our client is looking for someone who will drive for results to exceed challenging targets, and will also have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to continuously improve. The role include a competitive salary, as well as an excellent benefits package including bonus, 27 days holiday and a very generous pension, along with excellent career development and advancement prospects, as well as the opportunity to work for a prestigious and respected company serving a key role within the nuclear industry MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction
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Manager of Project Engineering - Nuclear Industry
Chester, Cheshire
Role: Manager of Project Engineering - Nuclear Industry Location: Chester Salary: Negotiable (client more interested in finding the right person for this key role, with salary of secondary importance) Start: ASAP (Security clearance will be required prior to starting) My client is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products for the civil nuclear industry, serving utility customers worldwide who provide low carbon electricity through nuclear generation. As a result of investment activity, my client is seeking to enhance their in-house project delivery capability based in the Group Projects team based on sites in Gronau (Germany), Almelo (Netherlands), Capenhurst (UK), and Eunice (NM, USA). Group Projects is responsible for driving excellence in portfolio management, project management, project engineering management, estimating, project controls, procurement and contract management, and construction management. As a part of Group Projects you will join a pool of experts providing subject matter consulting, advice and direct delivery of strategically significant Client projects. The client Group Projects is entering into a period of significant and exciting change. The role will own and shape the project system for the clients Group's global portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual CAPEX and select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. The purpose of this role is to develop delivery excellence in Project Engineering Management and direct the management of integrated design solutions. Reporting to the Director of Group Projects you will be accountable for Project Engineering Management and direction of the management of integrated design solutions. The remit of the role stretches through initial project evaluation and conception, to project handover and closeout. The main areas of responsibility will include: Giving strategic direction to enhance engineering management capabilities Providing expert opinion to aid selection of the right projects to be added to the portfolio Building high performance multicultural teams and aligning team members to common goals Development and evolution of engineering/design process and procedures, to deliver against the Client Group selected projects Protecting the clients commercial position through good practice contracting strategies, procurement, negotiation and contract management and meeting Group Projects Objectives We are now looking for an individual who can make a difference and add value to our client's Team. The following skills and experience will provide an indication of the types of Team Players they are looking for: Proficient command of English and the business language in the role location Educated to a degree level in a relevant subject Qualified in project management (for example PMI) Significant experience in the full project lifecycle An effective communicator Demonstrable success in engineering management Demonstrable track record in successful project delivery involving technology internationally in a responsible leadership role You will drive for results to exceed challenging targets. You will also have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to continuously improve. Salary will be negotiable dependant on previous experience. For this key position, though they will be a consideration, candidate salary expectations will be of secondary importance to finding the right person. In addition to this, the client offers an excellent benefits package including bonus, 27 days holiday and a very generous pension, along with excellent career development and advancement prospects, as well as the opportunity to work for a prestigious and respected company serving a key role within the nuclear industry MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction
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Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear
Plymouth, Devon
Senior Structural Engineer with knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings, knowledge of building services design and installation and knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings is required to assist the Structural Engineering Lead in the delivery of the electrical services related engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost and will be responsible for managing the technical deliverables of the electrical services engineering packages in line with the planned deliverables agreed by the Structural Engineering Lead. The role involves but is not limited to the following: Within SQEP profile, supervise, prepare and/or check designs, analyses, reports, drawings, specifications, knowledge of building services design and installation and knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings is required to assist the Structural Engineering Lead in the delivery of the electrical services related engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost and will be responsible for managing the technical deliverables of the electrical services engineering packages in line with the planned deliverables agreed by the Structural Engineering Lead.ns and other documents in support of Nuclear and Non-Nuclear related plant, facility and equipment within the company's licensed, authorised and operational sites, or in support of external contracts. Participate in the problem solving for development of technical solutions to deficiencies or in the development of new designs. Support the review and sentencing of new designs, methodology of construction and temporary works submitted to the Technical Authority. To manage design work packages as Engineer, responsible as appointed by Manager. Supporting planning of activities, with respect to task durations, level of effort and estimated costs, through to provision of design deliverables with regular schedule reviews and progress reporting, utilising Earned Value Management methodologies, and construction support. Supervise and provide on-the-job guidance to the junior staff. Make effective use of Learn from Experience information to develop and disseminate theoretical knowledge in relation to practical engineering and to maintain a record of development to substantiate the skills achieved. Support development, construction, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of all Facilities to ensure that they comply with the design intent and DNSP's for Nuclear related Works, together with all relevant Local and National Regulations and Legislation. Support the on-site inspection of assets for their construction, maintenance and modification. Maintain familiarity with company procedures used within Facilities Engineering. Qualifications and Experience Requirements A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council or working towards chartership. Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge Design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions; particular experience in dock structures preferred; Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings; Knowledge of building services design and installation Knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings. Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to post and project requirements. Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety, Design and quality Experience The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements Sound project specification, planning, project management and budgeting experience Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures. Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance. Due to the volume of CVs received if you have not had a response within 48 hours please take it that your application will not be progressed. Candidates without the required nuclear and construction experience will not be considered - Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings, knowledge of building services design and installation and knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings is required.
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In July there were 64 tower cranes in the skyline of Manchester City Centre. A record for the city. It is clear that the construction sector is booming and so, the war on talent continues. For businesses in this sector it’s becoming increasingly important to promote yourself as an employer of choice. We work closely with our clients to assist them with building and promoting their EVP, 
