Job Title: Experienced Steel Fixers/Joiners – Substation Projects
Location: Middlesborough
Salary: DOE
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 08/02/2025

About the Role:
We are seeking experienced Steel Fixers/Joiners to join our team for substation projects. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in steel fixing and joinery, with the necessary qualifications to work on National Grid sites. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Position and secure steel reinforcement bars or reinforcement steel mesh to reinforce concrete structures.
• Read and interpret reinforcement plans/drawings and reinforcement schedules.
• Set out the work from drawings
• Cut and bend steel bars or mesh to the required length/shape using bolt cutters, guillotines, or power saws.
• Assemble reinforcing bars or mesh using the correct tying wire in predetermined locations prior to concrete pours.
• Fabricate steel reinforcement such as beams, pile caps, columns, or special units.
• Use jigs to join prefabricated units together for large sections of high-rise or civil projects.
• Position reinforcement ready for concrete pours.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a construction environment.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy objects.
• Competent at performing routine manual labor tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to understand and execute written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work outdoors.
• CSCS Skilled Worker Card (Blue).
• Understanding of and ability to interpret drawings (both paper and 3D models).
• Abrasive Wheels certification.
• Working at Heights Training (Scissor Lift / IPAF / Harness Training).

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing work opportunities on high-profile projects.
• Supportive  team environment.
• Opportunities for skill development and progression.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to join our team, please send your CV and proof of qualifications to Grahamp@kpiri.co.uk for more information.

Application Deadline: 13/01/2025

KPI Rail and Infrastructure is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious PTS Earthing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will assist in the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of earthing systems on rail sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, testing, and removal of rail earthing equipment.
• Support the team in ensuring all earthing activities meet safety and technical requirements.
• Conduct site preparation and equipment checks before and after tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to maintain a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and company policies.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• PTS Certification (Personal Track Safety) – must be valid.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an earthing assistant or similar role.
• Relevant electrical or rail industry training or qualifications.
• Experience working in a rail environment.

What KPI Rail and Infrastructure Offers:

• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the rail industry, KPI Rail and Infrastructure would love to hear from you! Please send all details including sentinel number to: info@kpiri.co.uk

Equal Opportunities:
KPI Rail and Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

KPI Rail and Infrastructure is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious PTS Earthing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will assist in the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of earthing systems on rail sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, testing, and removal of rail earthing equipment.
• Support the team in ensuring all earthing activities meet safety and technical requirements.
• Conduct site preparation and equipment checks before and after tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to maintain a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and company policies.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• PTS Certification (Personal Track Safety) – must be valid.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an earthing assistant or similar role.
• Relevant electrical or rail industry training or qualifications.
• Experience working in a rail environment.

What KPI Rail and Infrastructure Offers:

• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the rail industry, KPI Rail and Infrastructure would love to hear from you! Please send all details including sentinel number to: info@kpiri.co.uk

Equal Opportunities:
KPI Rail and Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

KPI Rail and Infrastructure is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious PTS Earthing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will assist in the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of earthing systems on rail sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, testing, and removal of rail earthing equipment.
• Support the team in ensuring all earthing activities meet safety and technical requirements.
• Conduct site preparation and equipment checks before and after tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to maintain a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and company policies.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• PTS Certification (Personal Track Safety) – must be valid.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an earthing assistant or similar role.
• Relevant electrical or rail industry training or qualifications.
• Experience working in a rail environment.

What KPI Rail and Infrastructure Offers:

• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the rail industry, KPI Rail and Infrastructure would love to hear from you! Please send all details including sentinel number to: info@kpiri.co.uk

Equal Opportunities:
KPI Rail and Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of HSEQ to lead our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) initiatives. This is a critical leadership role, where you will manage and support HSEQ Managers and Advisors to ensure the effective implementation of HSEQ Management Systems and corporate strategies.

You will lead initiatives such as the Be Healthy & Be Safe Plan, Be Sustainable Be Green Plan, and Front Foot Safety. Working closely with the HSEQ Director, you will drive improvements, ensure compliance with legislation, and enhance the HSEQ culture within KPI Rail.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health

• Promote Occupational Health & Wellbeing within your region.
• Support monthly health themes and initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance, leadership, and support to HSEQ team members.
• Oversee HSEQ performance statistics to identify trends and develop proactive initiatives.
• Champion Be Right First-Time initiatives and monitor quality control measures.

Collaboration and Client Support

• Act as the primary HSEQ representative for client support within your region.
• Build strong relationships with client HSEQ teams, fostering collaboration and best practice sharing.

Accident and Incident Management

• Lead investigations to identify root causes and implement preventative actions.
• Prepare and distribute HSEQ alerts and reports to ensure continuous improvement.

HSEQ Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections and leadership visits.
• Ensure legal and HSEQ compliance across all facilities and projects.

Training and Development

• Review and maintain the Health & Safety and Environmental Training Strategy.
• Mentor and develop HSEQ team members.

About You

You are a confident leader with a passion for Health, Safety, and Environment. You thrive on driving improvement and embedding best practices.

Essential Criteria:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• CEnv or equivalent (Associate IEMA desirable).
• Extensive SHE experience in civil engineering, with rail sector experience advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of quality control and HSEQ management systems.
• CSCS Safety Professional card.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to build strong relationships and lead teams effectively.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
• 5% company pension contribution.
• Life Assurance (2x notional salary).
• Private medical cover.
• Permanent Health Cover.
• Company Profit Share Scheme.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Career development opportunities and ongoing training.
• 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days.
• Volunteering scheme and environmental/social value initiatives.

Join Us

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the HSEQ culture at KPI Rail and contribute to our commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to: info@kpiri.co.uk

Closing Date: 31/12/2024

KPI Rail is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees.

We are looking for experiened machine/crane controllers to work within the Northwest, must hold MC/CC tickets and coss is preffered. we have 2 years work ahead of us on the contract and are looking for the right people to join our growing network in the UK. 

compeditive rates of pay for the right candidate.

Sub Agent

The Role:

As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer’s objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. 

Key Responsibilities:

Site Management

• Maintain commercial performance of the contract
• Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise the delivery of it
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
• Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies
• Deliver product to customer satisfaction
• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally 
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
• Obtain all ‘as built’ information ensuring that it is accurate and relevant 

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
• Promote the cardinal rules and establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance
• Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
• Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced 
• Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
• Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
• Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time

Cost control

• Populate and manage the cost plan for the project
• Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed

Managing resources

• Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly 
• Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate

Key measures & targets:

• Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met
• Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
• Ensure 3 Pillar KPI measures are met

Key relationships:

• Customers and stakeholders
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Site teams and support departments 

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential 

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering 
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS card
• SMSTS card
• Full driving licence
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Demonstrate the right behaviours to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values

Desirable 

• Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
• Water Experience
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator 
• Leadership experience
• Service avoidance training
• Confined space training
• Appointed person CPCS card
• NEBOSH or IOSH

Site Agent

The Role:

The main purpose Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers’ objectives while maintaining

standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. Initially working on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water, which involve the repair and remediation of 2no. bridge structures and 5no. trunk sewer barrels across both rail and road spans. Currently these works are in design phase and offer an opportunity to be involved from conception in a complex, challenging and large-scale package. Assisting in the development of innovative solutions through all stages of the project lifecycle and leading the team of sub agents and engineers to proactively seek opportunities and minimise risk. 

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to grow and develop their team of sub agents and engineers in order to deliver the package on site, including the development, procurement and delivery of multiple complex temporary works schemes. In addition, you will eeffectively support and collaborate with the wider project team in the management of contracts with Thames Water, consultants and the supply chain including commercial, planning and project controls (reporting).

You will be responsible for the delivery of the project, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, engineers, planners and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. 

Key Responsibilities:

Site Management

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the Manor Road project
• Deliver the work to the required quality without defects
• Lead a team of Sub Agents and Engineers to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents
• Ensure production and implementation of the required project plans, RAMS, ITP and check mechanisms
• Manage the preconstruction review process and ensure that all stakeholder consents and permits are in place prior to commencement
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised and that variations are notified and suitably quantified
• Maintain the project construction programme, provide progress updates and produce short-term lookahead for day-to-day management of the site and resources
• Assist in the production of procurement specialist subcontractor/consultant scopes and schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks

Client Interface

• On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate will be responsible for the developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with the Thames Water operations team 
• Attend meetings with the Client where necessary and lead on package planning, consents and permitting 
• Deliver the product to customer requirements and satisfaction
• To practically support the delivery of key corporate initiatives, such as events, and other corporate campaigns.This includes working with teams to generate content and support the management of logistics.
• Populate and manage the cost plan for the project
• Maximise project value
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
• Actively seek opportunities for saving against the baseline and highlight variations with appropriate backup information where these have occurred
• Similarly, where there are cost pressures and risks of increased costs, ensure these are communicated within the Barhale project team and the risk reduction process is carried out

Cost Control

Reporting

• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the Client
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
• Ensure meetings are minuted and actions are communicated and carried out

Key measures & targets:

• Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met  
• Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
• Ensure 3 Pillar KPI and client measures are met

Key relationships:

• Customers and stakeholders
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Site teams and support departments 

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will need considerable experience in the Civil and Water sectors as well as an appreciation of other aspects of engineering, and is likely to meet all of the following criteria;

Essential 

• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills
• Able to lead on seeking solutions to technically challenging problems
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and leads the team in ensuring the culture is in line with our Company Values
• Is motivational and able to mentor junior members of the team
• Leads the team in demanding high standards of compliance in HSQE 

Desirable 

• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Temporary works Coordinator
• Confined space training
• Lift co-ordinator/supervisor
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 software
• Proven track record of leading similar value works and delivery teams

Benefits:

As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provide a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:

▪  5% Company pension contribution

▪  Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary ▪     Single person’s private medical cover

▪  Permanent Health Cover

Site Engineer

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to provide site engineering duties to a number of projects within the region. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly. 

Initially working on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water, which involve the repair and remediation of 2no. bridge structures and 5no. trunk sewer barrels across both rail and road spans. Currently these works are in design phase and offer an opportunity to be involved from conception in a complex, challenging and large scale package. Assisting in the development of innovative solutions through all stages of the project lifecycle and working within a team of Site Agents, Sub Agents and engineers to proactively seek opportunities and minimise risk. 

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to grow and develop as an engineer while gaining insight into the management of cost, programme and contracts. In addition, you will support and collaborate with the wider project team in the development of sitespecific HSQE documentation.

You will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of the project, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent, other engineers and site teams to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. 

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote the  Cardinal Rules and establish safe working cultures and practices
• Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
• Promote and comply with environmental compliance
• Deliver the works safely

Quality

• Promote best practice
• Comply with company procedures
• Ensure work is delivered defect/snag-free
• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities

Site Engineering

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements
• Assist in the production and implementation of the required project plans, RAMS, ITP and check mechanisms
• Take part in the preconstruction review process and ensure that all stakeholder consents and permits are in place prior to commencement
• Be aware of the commercial performance of the contract and ensure that all possible variations are notified and suitably quantified
• Assist in the production of short-term lookahead with the Site Agent for day-to-day management of the site and resources 
• Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets and maintain a photographic record of works on site

Key Measures & Targets:

• Accurate and timely setting out of the works
• Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects
• Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries 

Key Relationships:

• Develop good working relationships with site workforce and customer's technical representative

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential 

• Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects 
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook 

Desirable 

• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
• Temporary-works co-ordination 
• CSCS card
• Cable avoidance training
• First aid training
• NEBOSH or IOSH

Benefits:

As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provide a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:

▪  5% Company pension contribution

▪  Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary ▪     Single person’s private medical cover

Permanent Health Cover 

Sub Agent

The Role:

As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer’s objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. 

Key Responsibilities:

Site Management

• Maintain commercial performance of the contract
• Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise the delivery of it
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
• Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies
• Deliver product to customer satisfaction
• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally 
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
• Obtain all ‘as built’ information ensuring that it is accurate and relevant 

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
• Promote the Barhale cardinal rules and establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance
• Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
• Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced 
• Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
• Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
• Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time

Cost control

• Populate and manage the cost plan for the project
• Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed

Managing resources

• Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly 
• Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate

Key measures & targets:

• Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met
• Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
• Ensure 3 Pillar KPI measures are met

Key relationships:

• Customers and stakeholders
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Site teams and support departments 

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential 

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering 
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS card
• SMSTS card
• Full driving licence
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Demonstrate the right behaviours to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values

Desirable 

• Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
• Water Experience
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator 
• Leadership experience
• Service avoidance training
• Confined space training
• Appointed person CPCS card
• NEBOSH or IOS