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<h2>Job Title: Project Planner - Substation Project</h2>Location: Suffolk Working Pattern: Site-based 3 days per week (hybrid) Sector: Power / Energy Infrastructure<h3>Role Overview</h3>We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of a major substation project in Suffolk. The role requires a highly capable, self-sufficient planner who can work independently on site, providing robust programme control, progress reporting, and planning assurance throughout the project lifecycle.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and update fully logic-linked project programmes using Primavera P6</li><li>Manage and report Total Float, critical path, and programme risk to key stakeholders</li><li>Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and forecasting</li><li>Support change control, impact assessments, and programme recovery activities</li><li>Provide planning input aligned to NEC contracts (including compensation events and programme submissions)</li><li>Interface closely with site teams, commercial, and project management to ensure accurate progress capture</li><li>Produce high-quality planning reports, dashboards, and narrative commentary</li><li>Challenge programme assumptions and provide proactive planning advice</li></ul><h3>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6</li><li>Proven understanding of Total Float, critical path analysis, and schedule logic</li><li>Solid experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles</li><li>Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)</li><li>Experience working on substation, power, or major infrastructure projects</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate confidently on site</li><li>Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills</li></ul><h3>Desirable Skills</h3><ul><li>Experience with progress measurement techniques and rules of credit</li><li>Knowledge of risk planning tools and schedule risk analysis</li><li>Background in power transmission, distribution, or energy infrastructure projects</li></ul><h3>Working Arrangement</h3><ul><li>3 days per week on site in Suffolk</li><li>Remaining days flexible / remote, subject to project requirements</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Planner

We are looking for a QS based out of Manchester (will be traveling around the UK on occasion).This is a contract role outside of IR35 and is long term
What are my responsibilities?
<ul>
<li>Commercial functions of various work packages. These may include Design, Signalling Installation, Test &amp; Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way on the railway infrastructure.</li>
<li>Work with the project delivery team responsible for work package / project change control and management</li>
<li>Liaise with work package managers to collate information on the works</li>
<li>Work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and control</li>
<li>Prepares internal and external commercial reports</li>
<li>Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders. E.g. finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers and Employers team.</li>
<li>Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements</li>
<li>Able to manage cost of both direct labour, material, plant and subcontract cost (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to estimate change / variations using various methods (essential)</li>
<li>Able to forecasts cost and measure cost of work complete (essential)</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills (essential)</li>
<li>Assists with the implement commercial strategies (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectation (essential) Good communication skills (essential) good financial and commercial acumen (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions</li>
<li>Confident and able to deal externally and internally at all levels.</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>
What do I need to qualify for the job?
<ul>
<li>Previous Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator experience working within a contractor side project environment (essential). Experience ideally gained in a similar or related contracting construction industry e.g. Rail, Engineering, Defence.</li>
<li>HND/Degree qualified or equivalent and or hold or working towards professional qualification, RICS, CICES (essential).</li>
<li>5 years experience.</li>
<li>Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions (essential)</li>
<li>Good contractual knowledge and understanding (essential)</li>
<li>Use of Microsoft Office and other software to present high standard of documentation</li>
</ul>

MPI Limited - Rail

Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Cost Engineer with experience working for main contractors on construction projects? Do you have Cost Control experience in labour, plant, or materials?Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum Location: Wednesbury, on site 5 days per weekThis is an excellent opportunity to join a leading rail contractor within their Urban/light rail division, supporting a major depot operation. You’ll take ownership of cost control activities, invoice processing, and financial administration across a high-volume, fast-paced delivery environment. Working closely with commercial, engineering and finance teams, you’ll ensure that plant, labour, material and subcontractor costs are accurately recorded, challenged where required, and aligned to project budgets. The role offers strong exposure to major civils and rail infrastructure, with genuine opportunities to build deeper commercial expertise in a supportive and collaborative team.Essential Requirements:<ul>
<li>Experience in a cost engineering or cost control role within construction, rail, civils or engineering environments, or substantial experience as a Cost Clerk handling cost control and invoicing tasks</li><li>Strong understanding of construction project cost elements including plant, labour, materials, depot operations and subcontract packages</li><li>Demonstrable experience processing invoices, checking alignment with purchase orders and ensuring accurate cost allocation</li><li>Confidence engaging with suppliers to query costs, challenge discrepancies and ensure accurate charging</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (such as Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management) is preferred</li><li>Familiarity with cost control systems such as Copernic, JADE, LISA or similar</li><li>Membership of ACostE or a similar professional body is advantageous</li></ul>
Nice to Have:<ul>
<li>Background in civils disciplines such as drainage, piling or concrete works</li><li>Experience working at scale with high-volume invoicing or large monthly cost cycles</li><li>Prior work in depot or maintenance environments</li><li>Ability to support elements of change control and cost impact analysis</li></ul>
Interested? Get in touch with Emily today: &lt;email address removed&gt; or &lt;phone number removed&gt; .

Cost Engineer Rail

Plumber 
Liverpool 6-Month Contract
£22 per hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Plumber to work on a 6-month contract at Liverpool Train Station, supporting ongoing maintenance and upgrade works within a busy, live rail environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of plumbing duties across station facilities, ensuring all systems remain fully operational and compliant with current regulations. This role requires a reliable and safety-conscious individual who is comfortable working in a public-facing, high-traffic location.
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience working as a plumber on commercial or large-scale sites</li>
<li>Relevant plumbing qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)</li>
<li>Own tools and PPE</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</li>
<li>CSCS card (essential or preferred, subject to site requirements)</li>
<li>Experience working in stations, rail, or other live environments is highly advantageous</li>
</ul>
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