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About the opportunity: The Civil/Structural team in Defence Infrastructure specialises in solving the most complex and technically demanding structural engineering problems for the nuclear defence industry. Each project is unique, but typically involves consideration of dynamic load effects due to extreme hazards, including seismic, blast, and impact. We have to look beyond code checks to get a deeper insight into structural response and failure mechanisms, considering ductility, nonlinear buckling, and soil structure interaction. We work things out as a team, starting from first principles, researching methodologies, challenging assumptions, thinking outside the box, and constantly learning. This role provides a fantastic career opportunity, whilst developing your skills and experiences under the guidance and mentorship within our central systems engineering team. Take your existing skills and join our team, locations can be hybrid, nationwide with main office locations, Glasgow, Reading, Bristol, Warrington, Site visits are expensed and occasional. Responsibilities Include: • Inter-discipline project planning, delivery and financial performance., • Provision of technical quality and excellence of project deliverables., • Providing technical and professional guidance, support and development of more junior engineers and technicians., • Developing good working relationships with clients and other company departments., • Adherence and contribution to business and quality management systems. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. Here's What You'll Need: Successful candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Including being a UK national, dual nationals are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () • Good all-round technical design expertise using British and international standards, and/or Eurocodes., • Proven ability to manage projects and preparation of project deliverables, including managing quality, budget, programme and resources., • Good understanding of structural theory, with proven problem solving ability., • Proven ability in preparation of bids and proposals, and developing good working relationships with clients. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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Social Care Team Facilitator Location : Helensburgh, G84 8TF Salary : £28,961 per annum + additional on call payment (Pay Award Pending) Contract : Full time, Permanent - 39 Hours per Week The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me Are you a driven and motivated individual who enjoys new and unique challenges Do you have the passion and drive to lead a team of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, live the life they choose and become an inclusive member within their own community If so, there has never been a better time to apply! Enable is a dynamic and vibrant social care organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else. About You Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following: Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs. Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices. Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver. The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals. Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure. SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use. About Us At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to: Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking Epilepsy awareness Moving and Handling First Aid Safety Interventions Positive Behaviour Support We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to: Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care. Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme* Season Ticket Loans* Blue Light Card Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications - required for SSSC registration. Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed. Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest. Note : The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date. *Terms and Conditions Apply Click on APPLY today! TPBN1_UKTJ

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. VolkerStevin are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor! This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company and push on with your career. This position require Security Clearance, being a UK National is essential to be considered. Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties. Key Accountabilities: GENERAL: Assist the procurement process to maximise profit and help ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project. Act in the business's best commercial interests at all times. To act professionally at all times. Work with and develop the trainee surveyor on the project if applicable. TENDER: Assist the Bid team as required. PRE-CONSTRUCTION: Understand the project, our tender offer, and review the tender documents. Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes. Assist in the establishment of the first profit and loss forecast. Subcontract management: Assist in the preparation of sub-contract documentation. Assist in the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works Ensure records are kept of subcontractors work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor Prepare sub-contract payment notices for approval in accordance with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC). Assist in the subcontractor appraisal process. Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals Procurement: Prepare comprehensive sub-contract comparisons. Carry out your duties in accordance with the subcontract and material procurement schedules Carry out your procurement duties in accordance with the commercial policy. Commercial: Keep accurate records of site activities undertaken and events Assist in the production of the monthly commercial reports so that they are produced on time Assist in the production of the back up to the monthly commercial reports produced in accordance with the business's Commercial policy. Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation and are made on time Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager on an on-going basis Minimise waste Be accountable for programme awareness and understanding Develop an understanding of the different programme types weekly, as-built, construction, target and contract About you Required Qualifications / Expertise Essential: Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering. Desirable: A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. #LI-DL1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. VolkerStevin are recruiting for a Senior Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Senior Engineer to join our team on our long term framework in Helensburgh. To be considered for this position you must be a UK National as Security Clearance is essential. As Senior Engineer you will be responsible for all engineering duties and ensuring the engineers under their control complete their duties. Educate and mentor the engineering team. They will also produce RAMS, temporary works briefs, ITP's, weekly progress and planning updates, NCR's, TQs and Early Warnings. The Senior Engineer may also be required to manage low complexity or short duration projects (typically preconstruction site investigation/survey activities and enabling works). All of the above (and below) is applicable for self-delivery and subcontracted works. Responsibilities Quality performance at site level regarding standards of both workmanship and documentation. Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, co-ordination and feedback Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of construction methodology documentation including RAMS and ITP's to ensuring compliance with the company's quality management system and the employers requirements. Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site. Responsible for materials forecast, procurement and reconciliation. Help collate and site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports. Responsible for the adherence of project team to information management procedures and requirement Quality Undertake buildability reviews of the design information Manage the production and implement the Inspection and Test Plan (ITPs) for your section of the works Manage the Request For Information (RFIs) Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site. Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same. Ensure that For Construction drawings are available and checked at least two weeks prior to implementation. Be responsible for the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities. Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple: Understand the project quality management plan and the roles and responsibility detailed within it Maintain and collate quality records Raise, complete and close-out NCR's, ensuring that registers and records are maintained and filed within Workspace Support the overall project quality goals agreed in the SMP. Record and share lessons learnt and raise the profile of the engineering team. Champion best practice including new and advancing technology. Assist in the management of the SMP: Be aware of your own and the engineers' responsibilities within the SMP. Carry out spot checks personally to ensure that the project processes / systems are on track. Health and Safety Perform the role of existing services coordinator. Be able to perform the role of Appointed Person for Lifting. Perform the role of temporary works supervisor or coordinator. Ensure you fully understand and apply the requirements of all HSEQS policies relevant to your site. Ensure all required permits adhered to. Responsible for production / review / monitoring of RAMS Engage in Safety Ripple programme Provide input to health & safety plan, risk assessments, method statements and task briefings. About you Management of safe systems of works and quality management. Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite. Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable. 3-5year previous Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion. Full Driving Licence. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. #LI-DL1 TPBN1_UKTJ