Average Assistant Engineer salary in the UK

Your new companyOur client is a well established main contractor with multiple large projects on the ground across the Central Belt at this time. Typical projects include works across the education and public sector areas and range from £5million to £50million. They are committed to developing their leaders from within and their site engineering cadre is typically their source of their next site and project managers. They have just landed a brilliant new project in Edinburgh which will require at least one Site Engineer to join the operations team onsite. This is a £30million new build development for a large educational institution and will be 2 years in duration.Your new roleAs Site Engineer you will support the Site and Project Manager in the delivery of large complex commercial building projects. You will be engaged with all stakeholders of the project from assisting your subcontractors to deliver their projects in line with design and quality standards while interacting with design and client reps. As a key part of the site team you will utilise your technical skill set in the setting out of these projects and driving standards across time, cost and quality targets. Our client see their Site Engineers as their next Site Managers and Project Managers, so as the project proceeds you will be given increased levels of responsibility and opportunities for skills development.What you'll need to succeedOur client is not seeking a highly experienced engineer. You will be a graduate in a civil or related engineering discipline and have at least two years experience onsite for either a subcontractor, civil contractor or main contractor. You enjoy being out onsite and working as part of a hard-working team and have a real ambition to learn and develop your expertise towards site and project management within a main contractor built environment. What you'll get in returnOur clients are committed to the training and development of their team and are recognised for their meritocratic and driven work environment. You will be paid a competitive salary and benefits and have the opportunity to work on large exciting projects across the central belt.What you need to do now Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job summary We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future. Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name. Job description Are you an experienced Engineer with a desire to support our defence capability? We have exciting opportunities for an Engineer to join our Ships Engineering Waterfront team, here in Portsmouth Naval Base. You will provide support to a variety of platforms in the Royal Navy, facilitating the delivery of some of the biggest defence programmes in the UK today! The Ships Engineering Waterfront team provide specialist expertise across the following disciplines: husbandry (coating, corrosion prevention, bio fouling etc.); habitability (accommodation services, watertight integrity, HVAC etc.), flightdeck safety (flight decks, structures, and services), engineering efficiency projects, trials and integration. The team undertakes in service assurance and acceptance activities including provide subject matter expertise to the platform operations managers, Platform Chief Engineer, and various in-service support stakeholders, including but not limited to Naval Authority Group and Lloyd’s Register Certificate of Class (CoC’s). To manage and process QEC Class Contractor Involvement Forms for visiting contractors, reviewing the technical requirements, task programming and access/security requirements of the attending personnel. Please be advised that this post requires attendance at the stated site. The successful candidate should live within commuting distance as there is limited opportunity for home working. Please note, whilst the primary duty station is HMNB Portsmouth, on occasion you will be required to support activity at other DE&S locations. Responsibilities Work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to providing oversight and assurance at the waterfrontEngineering support to surface ships during fleet time and upkeep in line with waterfront engineering initiativesSupport improvement to operational availability through changes to policy, work package content prioritisation, guidance relating to equipment and material performance, safety, through life maintenance etc.Support the planning activities and implementation for Capability Insertion Period (CIP’s), Fleet Time Support Period (FTSP’s), Docking Periods and Deployed SupportLiaise with the Defence Quality Audit team and where appropriate, instigate audits in support of engineering assuranceProduce reports & recommendations covering, platform material state specifically relating to flight deck, vessel structures, coatings, hotel services (habitability) etc. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Hold a minimum of a HNC qualification (i.e., Level 4) in an engineering related discipline, or demonstrate equivalent relevant experienceExperience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes within a maritime or other engineering environmentHave experience of stakeholder management at all levels In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Improve Engineering Capability (Supervised Practitioner)Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Supervised Practitioner)Seeing the Bigger PictureCommunicating and influencing Benefits 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthdayFlexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awardsAccess to specialist training and funded professional qualificationsSupport for progressionHuge range of discountsVolunteering daysEnhanced parental leave schemes We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Ref: JB-14552 Role: Utility Engineer Location: West Sussex Salary: £45,000 + Car + Excellent Benefits Summary: A leading Utility Consultancy are seeking a Utility Engineer to join their groundbreaking team! You will support Utility Consultants and Directors by assisting them in design, co-ordination, and procurement solutions for utility infrastructure in new housing and commercial developments. To be successful in this role you will need, a background in building services, a working knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to produce high-quality written reports. If this role sounds like a good fit for you apply today! Key responsibilities: Develop good working relationships with Clients and their project teams.Prepare drawings using AutoCAD detailing existing and proposed utility infrastructure. Create initial site service strip and meter markup.Visit sites on a predetermined basis and undertake photo surveys.Deliver clear and timely briefings with support documentation to stakeholders.Design, plan and resolve all utility technical issues with respect to existing and proposed infrastructures.Approve CAD-generated drawings advising the CAD team if there are issues and how they need to be resolved.Visit sites as necessary, ensuring H&S Risk Assessments are carried out prior to site visits. Skills and experience required: A background in building services to at least HND level or a background in drainage design/civil engineering or experience in the utility industryAn appreciation of technical and regulatory issuesA current UK driving licenceHave a working knowledge of AutoCADAbility to produce high-quality written reports