IUS offers excellent career opportunities in engineering, technical, administrative and management roles throughout the UK. We are goals driven and reward hard work, loyalty and commitment. We look to develop individuals who match the ambitions of our Company. IUS value the contribution every employee makes to the overall success of the business and is committed to providing a safe working environment, fair and equal treatment and training and development opportunities for all employees.
Applications are invited from everyone with appropriate experience and qualifications. Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment (intended or actual), race (including colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins), age, disability, religion or belief and pregnancy and maternity.
Our people are our strength; we equip employees with the resources and support necessary to be successful in a safe and rewarding environment.
Take a look at the careers opportunities and if you have the necessary attributes and experience, then submit your C.V. and covering letter to the HR department at our Middlesbrough Office.
Career Opportunities in IUS
IUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Powergrid and an electrical contracting business that provides diverse and complex power engineering solutions to major clients throughout the UK.
IUS offer excellent career opportunities and is seeking the following personnel due to significant new contract awards.
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Multi Utility Design Technician
Wakefield or Middlesbrough
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Reporting to the IUS Tendering & Estimating Manager, a Multi Utility Design Technician is required to liaise and identify client requirements, obtain points of connections and quotations for the design and costing of Multi Utility Networks when required and negotiate with the client to obtain the order.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out high level electrical, gas and water designs
- Accurately prepare quotations considering a number of criteria such as Direct Labour Costs, Materials, Plant, Special Plant, Items from Pick Lists, Sub Contractors, Method Statements, Design & Consultancy, Testing & Commissioning, Project Management & Supervision, Contingency and Transport
- Liaise and negotiate with clients to secure the order
- Identify and develop new customers
- Identify new supplier’s contractors to improve safety, performance and profit
- Assist other Performance Islands as and when required
· Ensure that Multi Utility designs/quotations meet statutory legislation
· Produce project files to enable the delivery team to complete the projects in accordance with IUS policies and procedures
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Key Competencies
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· Ability to manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule
· Capable of working independently or as part of a team
· Good IT skills
· Excellent Communication skills at all levels
· Problem solving skills with ability to work off own initiative
· Customer and subcontractor negotiations skills
Essential Qualifications and Experience
· ONC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
· Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
· HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
· Experience in multi utility with gas, water or electric connections in the housing, commercial and industrial sectors
· HV and LV design and CDM sites
· Familiarity with the regulatory environment
In house training and /or mentoring will be carried out at our Wakefield office
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Senior Authorised Person - Automation
Wakefield or Middlesbrough
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A Senior Authorised Person is required for the planning and delivery of NPg Automation, NPg Switchgear Replacement and NPg HV OHL works. In addition, this role will provide support for other workstreams in the business such as HVCS and Engineering Contracting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Switching on HV OHL & UG private networks
- Switching on HV OHL & UG NPg networks
- NPg Automation planning and commissioning
- Issuing of safety documents on HV networks
- Supervision of site activities
- Planning of IUS HV works
- IUS standby cover
Main Competencies:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
· HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
· Previous experience as an HV OHL & UG SAP
· Previous experience on HV DNO and private networks
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
· Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
· Previous experience as an HV/EHV OHL & UG SAP
· Previous experience on HV/EHV DNO and private networks
· IET registration (IEng/CEng)
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Senior Authorised Person
Wakefield
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A Senior Authorised Person is required for the planning and delivery of NPg Automation, NPg Switchgear Replacement and NPg HV OHL works. In addition, this role will provide support for other workstreams in the business such as HVCS and Engineering Contracting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Switching on HV OHL & UG private networks
- Switching on HV OHL & UG NPg networks
- NPg Automation planning and commissioning
- Issuing of safety documents on HV networks
- Supervision of site activities
- Planning of IUS HV works
- IUS standby cover
Main Competencies:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
· HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
· Previous experience as an HV OHL & UG SAP
· Previous experience on HV DNO and private networks
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
· Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
· Previous experience as an HV/EHV OHL & UG SAP
· Previous experience on HV/EHV DNO and private networks
· IET registration (IEng/CEng)
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Quantity Surveyor
Wakefield or Middlesbrough
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A Quantity Surveyor is required to control the commercial functions within the IUS business. The successful candidate will support the business and take responsibility for the end-to-end commercial process for all projects; further enhance the businesses commercial strength and margins by improving commercial reporting accuracy, cash flow, reducing risk in change control and WIP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commercial reporting including forecasting
- Work alongside operational team to produce accurate CVRs
- Assisting in estimating and procurement
- Manage client interface
- Risk management including change control and WIP management
- Contract Administration
- Aid in subcontract procurement, ensuring best value for money and lowest risk achieved at all times
- Payment and debt management
- Scheme closures and feedback loop to T & E team
- Attend internal and external (Client) meetings
- Final account compilation / submission
Key Competencies:
- Team work
- Contractual knowledge
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organised and efficient
- Customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
- Civil Engineering / Utility work experience
- Excellent IT skills
Qualifications & Experience:
- HNC or above in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is essential
- Experience in the construction industry is essential
- Experience with scheme finance and commercial management is essential
- Ability to understand and respond to contract issues
- MRICS or MCIOB is desirable
- Experience in the utility construction industry with a complete understanding of gas, water and electric distribution infrastructures is desirable
