Careers - Advance Construction Scotland

Careers with the Advance Group

Thank you for interest in working with Advance Construction Scotland. We are always on the look-out for new talent and skilled individuals. As our business grows, we seek to recruit individuals who are passionate about their role within our business. Our staff are our business, and we reward our staff with generous training, potential for growth and development and industry competitive salaries.

If you are interested in working with Advance Construction Scotland, please send an up to date CV stating which type of role you would be best suited to info@acscotland.com

Current Vacancies

Estimator

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for an Estimator to join our company. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating and pricing contracts throughout Scotland.

Requirements:

Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an estimator within a relevant sector with a degree level qualification. A knowledge of concrete structure steel buildings within the construction industry is essential.
Manage all deadlines for bid return dates, review bid documents and develop a bid strategy to provide a competitive quote.
Produce market competitive net cost estimates and carry out accurate quantity take-offs for the purposes of estimating.
Establish value engineering opportunities, assess risks and input to the Project Risk Register, prepare and check tender letters, technical notes and qualifications for issue.
Accurately prepare tenders as estimating procedures evolve, always incorporate the latest pricing principles into tenders. Consider all relevant bill descriptions / drawings, including revisions / specification documents / client pricing instructions / risk registers etc.

Apply today by emailing your CV to – recruitment@acscotland.com

NEWCASTLE AND TEESSIDE VACANCIES

Due to our expansion in the north east, we are looking to fill a number of vacancies across sites in Newcastle and Teesside.

Available Roles

Excavator operators above and below 10ton

Foremen/Supervisors

Roads and sewer squads

Concrete squads / For pouring floors and finishing

Plot works squads for 110mm drainage, services, beams, and concrete

Plot works squads / Kerbing, slabbing, monoblocking

Utility squads

Preferred Experience

CSCS Card essential
Five years’ experience

What We Offer:

Competitive rates.
Training and opportunities for professional growth and development through our Training Academy.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to info@acscotland.com and Johnirving@acscotland.com detailing their relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Advance Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Purchasing Administrator

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Purchasing Administrators to work in an extremely fast paced purchasing department.

You will be responsible for:

Liaising with site personnel on deliveries
Liaising with company supply chain on day to day basis
Placing orders as required for each project
Securing compliance certificates for materials as required and submitting the information to principal contractor
Securing information of materials for the completion and submission of Operation and Maintenance Manuals for each project.
Processing of Purchase Orders
General administration duties.

Requirements:

Excellent Communication Skills.
IT literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise workload when managing multiple tasks.
Ability to work accurately under pressure.
Ability to work as part of a Team.

Previous experience within a Civil Engineering purchasing department, civils merchant or quarry distribution department would be beneficial.

Salary/Benefits (depending on experience)

£excellent
29 days annual holiday

Please register your interest along with your CV to Lee Carlyle, Purchasing Manager leecarlyle@acscotland.com

FUEL TANKER DRIVER

Based: Blantyre or Bathgate (to suit business needs)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday day shift.

Immediate Start Available

We have a vacancy for a permanent full-time position within our Transport Division for a Fuel Tanker Driver to join our business driving a 20,000 ltr tanker utilising mostly hose reel work. This is a physically demanding job attracting a competitive rate of pay with good terms and conditions.

Daily duties will include, but not limited to:

Filling tanks, plant, machinery, commercial vehicles, vans and generators etc.
Keeping vehicle in good working order/daily inspections
Travel in and around Scotland.

About you:

Must hold a minimum class 2 HGV license.
Class 3 flammable liquids ADR certificate.
Driver PDP/CPC
Hosereel and pump delivery meter experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
High attention to detail
Enthusiasm within your role
Be able to prioritise your workload
Work to deadlines
Be reliable & good time-keeper

Email your CV to: iainlourie@acscotland.com

HEALTH & SAFETY INSTRUCTOR/ASSESSOR

Advance Training are looking to add an experienced H&S Instructor to their growing team.

Health & Safety Instructor/Assessor

This position will be based at our Livingston Training Centre although some travel should be expected to support the needs of the business and client requirements. Applicants should have health & safety experience within the construction industry with a history of devising and delivering training to suit requirements.

Experience delivering H&S N/SVQ’s would be advantageous.

Required:

Teaching Qualification: PTTLS, AET or equivalent
Assessor Award: D32/33, A1, L&D9I or equivalent
Any of the safety qualifications below:
NVQ/SVQ L5 Occupational Safety & Health, NEBOSH in Construction, H&S Degree, Diploma Safety Management, NEBOSH Diploma Occupational Safety & Health.

Example of courses to deliver:
1 Day H&S Awareness (CITB, SQA), 2 Day Site Supervisor Safety, 5 Day Site Manager Safety, CAT & Genny, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Confined Space, SVQ’s as required.

The successful applicant will benefit from a competitive salary, pension, 29 days holiday entitlement, company van and fuel card.

Please email your CV to: garylogan@atscotland.com

Land Surveyor

Are you a highly motivated person and ready to join an established company?

We are looking for a experienced Land Surveyor to join our ground modelling & earthworks department on various projects across the central belt of Scotland.

Duties will include:

• Detailed Topographical surveys
• Use of Trimble Instrumentation – GPS R10/12 and Total station S5
• CAD – Downloading survey’s and preparing subsequent drawings
• N4CE – Ground Modelling Software (Not essential but would be advantageous)

Please register your interest along with CV to williamdonnelly@acscotland.com

INSTRUCTOR/ASSESSOR

Advance Training Scotland have a vacancy within our existing team for an experienced Plant/Groundworks Instructor/Assessor.

Role:
This position is based in our Livingston centre however travel for site based training and VQ assessments will be required.
The appropriate candidate for this role must currently hold an in date CPCS Tester card preferably with categories such as Dumper, Roller, Above 10t 360 Exc. & Telehandler.

The remit for this role is to:
1. Deliver training and conduct testing to CPCS standards as required
2. Assess candidates to SVQ L2 in Plant & Groundworks operations
3. Develop & deliver training on various short courses
4. Any other duties as required
The successful candidate must be willing to expand their scope of course delivery.

Required:
CPCS/NPORS Instructor/Tester Card
Teaching Qualification: PTTLS, AET or equivalent
Assessor Award: D32/33, A1, L&D9I or equivalent

Preferable:
Experience in Streetworks

Quality Technician

Structureseal Services Ltd are looking to recruit a Quality Technician. This is a great opportunity for the right person and training will be given.

If this opportunity is of interest to you and you have experience in completing airlance and integrity testing of membrane, producing documentation and providing CAD drawings for design work, hold a full driving licence and CSCS card please email your CV to Peter Henderson, peter@structureseal.co.uk

Waterproofer / Gas Membrane Installers

Structureseal Services Ltd are looking to recruit Waterproofer/Gas Membrane Installers. This is a great opportunity for the right person and training will be given.

If this opportunity is of interest to you and you have experience in building and civils projects, hold a full driving licence and CSCS card please email your CV to Peter Henderson, peter@structureseal.co.uk

Quantity Surveyor

Due to our continued growth we have a vacancy for an experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.

Reporting to your Managing Surveyor you will be commercially responsible for up to 6 sites which are generally but not exclusively new build housing sites.

Based in our Bellshill office your main roles will include –

Preparing monthly valuations
Bi-Monthly Cost Reporting
Material Reconciliations
Procurement & Payment of Sub-Contractors
Agreeing Final Accounts

Immediate start is available and competitive salary & package is on offer for the right candidate.

For more information and to register your interest please email your CV to info@acscotland.com with job title you’re applying for in the subject box.

Site/Setting-Out Engineers

Due to our continued growth we are currently recruiting experienced Site Engineers.

Immediate start is available and competitive salary & package is on offer for the right candidate (s).

Experience in groundworks is essential, duties will include but not limited to the following:

Setting out of Roads, Drainage & Foundations on various Housing and Commercial projects.

As-Built surveys and drawings
Material Take-offs
Understanding of working practices on site.
Workforce engagement with the site tram including supervision where required.
Accurate record Keeping

The individual must be technically minded an able to work as part of a team. Future career progression with the company is available to the right candidate.

Full driving licence is required. Must be experienced with the use to Trimble Robotic Setting Out Equipment & Software.

For more information and to register your interest please email your CV to info@acscotland.com with job title you’re applying for in the subject box.

Gangers and Skilled Groundworkers

Due to our continued growth we are currently recruiting Gangers and Skilled Groundworkers.

Must have previous experience in all aspects of Groundworks & hold a current CSCS Card.

Highly competitive rates of pay & benefits available.

For more information and to register your interest, please email and attach your CV to info@acscotland.com with job title you’re applying for in the subject box.

360 Excavator Drivers

Due to our continued growth we are currently recruiting 360 Excavator Drivers.

Must have previous experience & hold a current CPCS card.

Highly competitive rates of pay & benefits available.

For more information and to register your interest, please email and attach your CV to info@acscotland.com with job title you’re applying for in the subject box.

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Looking to work with Advance Group groundworker, HGV driver, labourer, plant operator or utility worker?

We are always looking for hard-working and enthusiastic employees and regularly employ throughout the year. Fill in your details below to be added to our database for future consideration.

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