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Positions : Project Manager Location : London Salary : tbc   Positions Details Project Manager for large urban rail project working for a large EPPM American contractor Dealing with all the usual interfaces and disciplines on a multi billion pound project Must have proven track record in this environment with minimum 10 years' experience Contact us for more information   Positions : Tunnel Design Engineers Location : Hong Kong Salary : 6 month plus contract   Positions Details At this stage we are looking for suitable candidates, who are willing to go to Hong Kong for about 6 months (+), who have about 10+ years of experience in tunnel and cavern design (primarily in rock). Enthusiastic about to be chartered or Chartered Engineers – Rail/Tunnels Contact us for more information   Positions : Geotechnical Engineer Location : USA Salary : tbc   Positions Details 2 no. Geotechnical engineers for geotechnical mapping and monitoring data collection/interpretation Min. 5 years relevant experience. Duration 2 years. Start: April 2010 Contact us for more information   Positions : Tunnel Senior Design Engineer Location : USA Salary : tbc   Positions Details Senior SCL tunnelling site engineer with min. 10 years relevant experience in SCL soft-ground tunnelling. Duration 6 months + Start: January 2010 Contact us for more information   Positions : Principal Waste Consultant Location : London Salary : £60 000   Positions Details Experience Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering related subject; At least 4 years of professional experience; At least 2 years waste and recycling industry experience; Knowledge of construction projects, site work including site safety and CDM regs, construction procurement, specifications and contracts (e.g. NEC, IChemE, MF1, etc) Demonstrated interest and commitment to improving the environment and sustainability through infrastructure development Outstanding conceptual, analytical, and organizational skills; Advanced writing, presentation, and communication skills; High degree of self-confidence and determination: and Full driving license. Responsibilities Work alongside the team in delivering projects but with a particular focus on engineering/ construction project management and procurement and waste processing technologies. Working for public and private sector clients on delivering PFI/PPP procurement programmes and bids Taking on project management/administration roles as required in support of client projects and bids. Support market research, modeling team, technology and commercial due diligence assignments Support and develop the client base through pro-active business development activities building your own client base over time. Maintaining the Practice’s sector knowledge, i.e., updating the team on relevant trade press articles/news articles. Contact us for more information   Positions : Waste/Renewables/Environment Associate Director Location : London Salary : £95 000   Positions Details Our Client's Waste & Environment Practice seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Associate Director with a bachelors or masters degree to support the development of a rapidly expanding waste management practice. The Practice works with clients involved in a wide range of activities related to waste management including providing resource for PFI/PPP tender support and leadership, engineering project management and procurement, due diligence assessments, market and technology studies as well as policy advisory services and business / market transformation strategies. The successful candidate will lead a multi-skilled consulting team that advises the public and private sector on how to procure contracts, project manage infrastructure development, develop strategies, analyse markets and regulations, identify risks and capture value and make sound investment decisions. Contact us for more information   Positions : Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Location : London and UK Salary : £75 000   Positions Details · Develop and operate strategies in conjunction with the senior management team and Programme Director improve business performance and develop and manage the project portfolio · Monitor the performance of project commercial teams and take action as necessary to ensure that appropriate notices and submissions are made in good time · Direct and Manage Project Management teams providing advice and contractual support for project issues · Support the bidding process including the negotiation of favourable contract terms and conditions · Liaise with project support functions such as finance, supply chain, risk and so on to ensure compliance with the company’s procedures and instructions, including all periodic reporting functions and GRN etc. · Ensure that adequate records are maintained in respect of project issues and commercial management processes · Support Work Package Management ensuring variances between planned budget expenditure and incurred costs are identified and appropriate action taken to minimise costs and liabilities · Provide senior overview of subcontract procurement and accounts · Ensure insurance issues are managed in accordance with procedures · Manage a team of QS and other support team members · Any other tasks assigned by Senior Management Contact us for more information   Positions : Site Industrial Relations Manager Location : London Olympics Salary : Competitive + Benefits   Positions Details Key Tasks & Responsibilities - Production of industrial relations strategies for site construction project - Presentations to clients - Production of site industrial relations agreements - Negotiations with trade unions and management - Attendance at Construction Industry national meetings - Company’s representative on all industrial relations matters Job Requirements Competencies/skills: - Good communicator - Excellent man-management and interpersonal skills - Extensive knowledge of the Construction Industry agreements - Excellent negotiation skills - Large Project construction background Qualifications: - Experience is more important than qualifications although a trade background and ONC would be desirable. Contact us for more information   Positions : Business Manager/Accountant Location : London Salary : Competitive + Benefits   Positions Details This Joint Venture is a stand-alone business entity there are a host of administrative, risk management, fiscal management and general business management concerns that require active oversight and management. It is the primary responsibility of the BM to serve the JV board of directors (BOD) by actively managing the contracting, business risk and financial activities of the JV in a manner that represents and protects the interests of all JV members. The primary duties are as follows: • Establish forecasts and budgets, monitoring, analyzing and reporting on variances monthly • Coordinate the issue of reports and information to JV partners. • Organise regular JV partner financial and commercial update meetings • Provide reports/data as required by the parent bodies for their own reporting • Manage all project office expenditures, leases and agreements ensuring appropriate and documented authorsation levels and policies • Manage cash flow, including cash, and accounts payables and receivables oversight • Produce regular cash flow forecasts • Manage all “Shared Costâ€� expenditures and activities • Track financials, prepare and present financial reports to BOD and make appropriate recommendations for JV capital, profit and shared cost distributions • Track contingencies, work distribution and recommend appropriate corrective actions consistent with JV agreement terms and partner(s) intent • Manage external relations with funders, auditors and any other advisors, as it relates to the JV. • Ensure proper business registration, licenses and permits are obtained and maintained • Manage and coordinate all JV statutory and fiscal compliance including external auditors, CLIENT auditors etc • Coordinate and resolve tax and other legal/entity issues and activities on behalf of the JV • Report directly to the BOD, attend BOD meetings, and record the minutes of BOD meetings • Communicate BOD decisions/directives regarding distributions and other administrative matters to appropriate parties and facilitate appropriate action • Coordinate the development and assist with negotiation of the JV’s prime contract with CLIENT , and terms & conditions to facilitate risk management for JV members • Coordinate and manage submittal of all contract amendments between the JV and CLIENT • Identify project execution actions that may give rise to conflicts with intent of JV member and operating agreements • Coordinate counsel and advice to BOD on client contract issues, claims, risk mitigation, liability and closeout issues • Oversee all subcontracting, procurement and accounting activities performed for the JV • Create, implement, and monitor a procedure to ensure the JV’s account payments/invoices are submitted to CLIENT timely and in an acceptable format which meets audit requirements and can be efficiently managed • Create and implement a system and process to monitor and mange the interim and final KPIs between the JV and CLIENT • Coordinate and manage the Risk Register and Early Warning processes between the JV and CLIENT • Prepare, monitor, and report on the annual resource schedule including adjustments as needed throughout the year between the JV and CLIENT • Work with CLIENT to ensure adequate office space, equipment, and materials are available for the JV’s staff Qualifications, Education & Experience • UK resident or eligibility to work in the UK; • Knowledge of UK tax, reporting and financial systems • Ideally a financial qualification such as ACA/CIMA/ACCA or a financial Master of Business Administration (MBA); • At least three year’s Post Qualification Experience (PQE); • Knowledge of contracts and contracting. Characteristics and Attributes: • Knowledge of UK business, budget, and financial processes, terminology and practices; • Some UK fiscal compliance knowledge; • Knowledge of contracting and subcontracting terms and conditions; • Planning / organisational skills; • Research and analytical skills; • Interpersonal/human relation skills and ability to interact at senior and junior levels; • Verbal and written communication skills; • Supervisory skills; • Strong proficiency in use of personal computer software, and databases; • Ability to intergrate budgeting and financial functions with management techniques; • Ability to function independently, with appropriate initiative, creativity, and attention to detail; • Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations; • Ability to maintain confidentiality. Contact us for more information   Positions : Sprayed Concrete Tunnel Design Engineers Location : Central London Crossrail Salary : Competitive + Benefits   Positions Details SCL Design Engineers required for major new tunnel and station works Responsible for ensuring safe design of SCL tunnel linings in intricate tunnelling operations: - Technically competent, degree educated - Minimum 5 years SCL experience - Ability to work alone or in a team to latest international standards Contact us for more information   Positions : Tunnelling Manager Location : London Salary : Competitive   Positions Details Large International Joint Venture requires experienced Tunnel Manager to lead team on major infrastructure project. Experience of SCL, SGI construction and Square Work in London Clay essential plus ability to lead a team of Managers, Engineers and Designers. Minimum 15 years experience of tunnelling Proven track record of delivering major projects Experience of working to London Underground Assurance Regime preferable Immediate start available Send your cv to info@leonesconsulting.com Contact us for more information   Positions : Tunnel Design Engineers Location : Hong Kong Salary : TBC   Positions Details Soft Ground Tunnel Design Engineers - Immediate Start Tunnel Designers of all levels urgently required. TBM experience desired. Reporting to The Project Director. Excellent salary and package for the right candidate on this exciting new project. E mail your cv to info@leonesconsulting.com quoting, 'HK'. Contact us for more information   Positions : Senior Engineer - Tunnels Location : London Salary : £50-70k pa   Positions Details The principal function of this position is to undertake project work involving all elements of tunnelling issues, either working as the expert within that field as part of a multi-disciplinary team, or as a sole consultant providing high quality advice to clients. There would be the need to support bids with technical input. Contact us for more information   Positions : Tunnel Design Manager Location : London Salary : £50-70k pa   Positions Details The principal function of this position is : As Design Manager, to provide leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary civil design team on a major railway infrastructure project in London. Contact us for more information