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Newmarket Auckland

Supporting the delivery of Watercare's capital programme with specialist technical skills and experience; primarily providing construction contract supervision support to the Project Managers, and also providing leadership and development for the Project Engineers in the team.

Newmarket

Responsible for ensuring that Watercare Health and Safety objectives, standards and expectations are met on construction projects.Perform Engineers Representative Assistant role.Manage construction aspects of specific NZS 3910 projects, particularly with respect to time, cost and quality, using Conject Project Management software.Input into the development of the Project brief with particular emphasis on construction delivery strategies, programme and cost estimates.Liaison… Show more Responsible for ensuring that Watercare Health and Safety objectives, standards and expectations are met on construction projects.Perform Engineers Representative Assistant role.Manage construction aspects of specific NZS 3910 projects, particularly with respect to time, cost and quality, using Conject Project Management software.Input into the development of the Project brief with particular emphasis on construction delivery strategies, programme and cost estimates.Liaison between public, statutory authorities. Complaints and dispute resolution.During construction act as the day to day point of contact between the Contractor, Infrastructure Delivery and Service Delivery teams.Prepare contract payment certificates.Monitoring of all aspects of contractors specific construction performance to the satisfaction of the Project Manager such that he is able to sign the PS4 for construction review. Show less

73 Remurera Road, Newmarket, Auckland

Watercare Services Limited is a leading utility in the water and wastewater industry. They are principally responsible for supplying the Auckland region with high quality water, as well as the efficient and environmentally friendly collection and treatment of wastewater.Roles and responsibilities Contract Supervision - NZS3910 2013 and NEC3 Contracts, ensuring the quality of work and materials are in accordance with the Contract.Acting as Engineers Representative with delegated… Show more Watercare Services Limited is a leading utility in the water and wastewater industry. They are principally responsible for supplying the Auckland region with high quality water, as well as the efficient and environmentally friendly collection and treatment of wastewater.Roles and responsibilities Contract Supervision - NZS3910 2013 and NEC3 Contracts, ensuring the quality of work and materials are in accordance with the Contract.Acting as Engineers Representative with delegated authority.Ensure Contract progress and maintain an index of work.Verifying payment certificates.Complaints and dispute resolution.Liaison between public, statutory authorities and other contractors and designers.Maintain documentation and information.Acting as Watercare’s Health & Safety representative on site.Acting as Watercare’s Environmental representative on site.Ensuring as-built records are accurately prepared. Show less

East Tamaki

Wellington Nz

MWH is a global engineering and environmental consultancy who work in partnership with their clients. Infrastructure specialists providing services throughout New Zealand and internationally.Roles and responsibilitiesPlan, programme, co-ordinate and manage water, waste water and stormwater projects and proposals;Produce and review technical calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs will provide appropriate solutions;Plan, programme, write and… Show more MWH is a global engineering and environmental consultancy who work in partnership with their clients. Infrastructure specialists providing services throughout New Zealand and internationally.Roles and responsibilitiesPlan, programme, co-ordinate and manage water, waste water and stormwater projects and proposals;Produce and review technical calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs will provide appropriate solutions;Plan, programme, write and review reports for various projects;Preparation and review of cost estimates for project design and construction;Plan, programme, coordinate and carry out all required project activities at various locations;Preparation and review of Tender documentation including all aspects of the Tendering process through to Tender award;Provide project management and leadership to team by providing technical expertise to ensure that project outcomes in terms of profit, schedule, technical and quality standards, meet both client and company expectations;To develop and maintain client relationships as well as internal relationships with key staff to identify work opportunities; Show less

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services, with a strong reputation across a broad portfolio of long-term clients.Roles and responsibilitiesWorking in Partnership with a key client, South East Water (Group 2010 turnover: £181 m) delivering water mains laying projects;Liaising with Highway authorities, ecologists, archaeologists, land agents and solicitors on preparation of proposed schemes;Designing… Show more Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services, with a strong reputation across a broad portfolio of long-term clients.Roles and responsibilitiesWorking in Partnership with a key client, South East Water (Group 2010 turnover: £181 m) delivering water mains laying projects;Liaising with Highway authorities, ecologists, archaeologists, land agents and solicitors on preparation of proposed schemes;Designing and surveying proposed pipe line schemes with the aid of plans, documentation and site visits;Analysing alternative options, selecting the most cost effective solution;Preparing cost plans and risk registers for client authorisation;Preparing Pre-Construction Information Packs addressing all Health and Safety and Ecology issues;Preparing all electronic Highway Noticing and signing schedules on road closure applications using WEB GIS, Maximo 7 and Exor;Co-ordinating and monitoring of the scheme upon commencement;Arranging for easement negotiations to commence where planned water mains route enters private land. AchievementsSea View Road, Herne Bay, Nr Canterbury - Water Mains Replacement.Through proactive consultation with the residents and careful consideration of their views and concerns, I was able to gain trust and thereby restore customer confidence since an earlier sewer main renewal. My personable approach ensured a potential public relations disaster was averted. Show less

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services, with a strong reputation across a broad portfolio of long-term clients.Roles and responsibilitiesWorking in Partnership with a key client, South East Water (Group 2010 turnover: £181 m) delivering water mains laying projects;Liaising with Highway authorities, ecologists, archaeologists, land agents and solicitors on preparation of proposed schemes;Designing… Show more Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services, with a strong reputation across a broad portfolio of long-term clients.Roles and responsibilitiesWorking in Partnership with a key client, South East Water (Group 2010 turnover: £181 m) delivering water mains laying projects;Liaising with Highway authorities, ecologists, archaeologists, land agents and solicitors on preparation of proposed schemes;Designing and surveying proposed pipe line schemes with the aid of plans, documentation and site visits;Analysing alternative options, selecting the most cost effective solution;Preparing cost plans and risk registers for client authorisation;Preparing Pre-Construction Information Packs addressing all Health and Safety and Ecology issues;Preparing all electronic Highway Noticing and signing schedules on road closure applications using WEB GIS, Maximo 7 and Exor;Co-ordinating and monitoring of the scheme upon commencement;Arranging for easement negotiations to commence where planned water mains route enters private land. AchievementsSea View Road, Herne Bay, Nr Canterbury - Water Mains Replacement.Through proactive consultation with the residents and careful consideration of their views and concerns, I was able to gain trust and thereby restore customer confidence since an earlier sewer main renewal. My personable approach ensured a potential public relations disaster was averted. Show less

Seconded to South East Water (Formally Mid Kent Water)Moreton-Hayward is a small local independent construction and cost management consultancy which operates throughout the UK. Roles and responsibilities - as for Jacobs roleAchievementsSeven Mile Lane - Water Main Reinforcement.A road of strategic importance needed to be closed for a seven week period to allow installation of a new 400mm ductile iron water main. Through careful planning and effective communication… Show more Seconded to South East Water (Formally Mid Kent Water)Moreton-Hayward is a small local independent construction and cost management consultancy which operates throughout the UK. Roles and responsibilities - as for Jacobs roleAchievementsSeven Mile Lane - Water Main Reinforcement.A road of strategic importance needed to be closed for a seven week period to allow installation of a new 400mm ductile iron water main. Through careful planning and effective communication the scheme finished two weeks early and within budget, attracting praise from Senior Highways officials and SEW Director. Show less

Seconded to South East Water (Formally Mid Kent Water)Moreton-Hayward is a small local independent construction and cost management consultancy which operates throughout the UK. Roles and responsibilities - as for Jacobs roleAchievementsSeven Mile Lane - Water Main Reinforcement.A road of strategic importance needed to be closed for a seven week period to allow installation of a new 400mm ductile iron water main. Through careful planning and effective communication… Show more Seconded to South East Water (Formally Mid Kent Water)Moreton-Hayward is a small local independent construction and cost management consultancy which operates throughout the UK. Roles and responsibilities - as for Jacobs roleAchievementsSeven Mile Lane - Water Main Reinforcement.A road of strategic importance needed to be closed for a seven week period to allow installation of a new 400mm ductile iron water main. Through careful planning and effective communication the scheme finished two weeks early and within budget, attracting praise from Senior Highways officials and SEW Director. Show less

Roles and responsibilitiesFinancial reporting and cost control via Contract Validation Report spread sheets;Preparing subcontract documents for tendered work and awarding Form of Agreement documents;Processing interim valuations and agreement of accounts including Variation Orders, Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events;Processing and issuing certification for payments to Subcontractors;Assessing suitability of new Subcontractors and… Show more Roles and responsibilitiesFinancial reporting and cost control via Contract Validation Report spread sheets;Preparing subcontract documents for tendered work and awarding Form of Agreement documents;Processing interim valuations and agreement of accounts including Variation Orders, Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events;Processing and issuing certification for payments to Subcontractors;Assessing suitability of new Subcontractors and Suppliers.AchievementsI was selected to be part of a steering group to modify "Prolog" (project management software). With my knowledge of the software and working procedures I was able to provide valuable guidance and influence team members during the complex process. Show less

Roles and responsibilitiesFinancial reporting and cost control via Contract Validation Report spread sheets;Preparing subcontract documents for tendered work and awarding Form of Agreement documents;Processing interim valuations and agreement of accounts including Variation Orders, Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events;Processing and issuing certification for payments to Subcontractors;Assessing suitability of new Subcontractors and… Show more Roles and responsibilitiesFinancial reporting and cost control via Contract Validation Report spread sheets;Preparing subcontract documents for tendered work and awarding Form of Agreement documents;Processing interim valuations and agreement of accounts including Variation Orders, Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events;Processing and issuing certification for payments to Subcontractors;Assessing suitability of new Subcontractors and Suppliers.AchievementsI was selected to be part of a steering group to modify "Prolog" (project management software). With my knowledge of the software and working procedures I was able to provide valuable guidance and influence team members during the complex process. Show less

Mid Kent Water supplied approximately 210,000 homes and 24,000 businesses with 156 million litres of potable water a day through 4,205km of water mains. Roles and responsibilitiesProject Managing dual lay schemes (gas and water mains laying) on developer sites;Liaising and consultation on all aspects of design, procurement and construction with developers and consultants on proposed new development schemes;Consultation with the Network Modellers to assess the additional… Show more Mid Kent Water supplied approximately 210,000 homes and 24,000 businesses with 156 million litres of potable water a day through 4,205km of water mains. Roles and responsibilitiesProject Managing dual lay schemes (gas and water mains laying) on developer sites;Liaising and consultation on all aspects of design, procurement and construction with developers and consultants on proposed new development schemes;Consultation with the Network Modellers to assess the additional demand on the network and potential reinforcement requirements;Consultation with the Water Quality team to assess soil reports from developers to determine pipe material suitability;Designing and surveying of new development pipe line schemes with the aid of plans, documentation and site visits;Preparing quotations and documentation for developers within given time scales;Preparing Pre-Construction Information Packs, Health and Safety and underground plant information for issue to the Contractor;Preparing thrust block design details for the contractor where appropriate;Co-ordination and monitoring of construction work with the contractor checking pressure test records;Preparing Method Statements for new main connections;Co-ordination with the developer for the implementation of new service connections, ensuring pipe work installation is in compliance with Water Supply Regulations 1999. Show less

Mid Kent Water supplied approximately 210,000 homes and 24,000 businesses with 156 million litres of potable water a day through 4,205km of water mains. Roles and responsibilitiesProject Managing dual lay schemes (gas and water mains laying) on developer sites; Liaising and consultation on all aspects of design, procurement and construction with developers and consultants on proposed new development schemes;Consultation with the Network Modellers to assess the additional… Show more Mid Kent Water supplied approximately 210,000 homes and 24,000 businesses with 156 million litres of potable water a day through 4,205km of water mains. Roles and responsibilitiesProject Managing dual lay schemes (gas and water mains laying) on developer sites; Liaising and consultation on all aspects of design, procurement and construction with developers and consultants on proposed new development schemes;Consultation with the Network Modellers to assess the additional demand on the network and potential reinforcement requirements;Consultation with the Water Quality team to assess soil reports from developers to determine pipe material suitability;Designing and surveying of new development pipe line schemes with the aid of plans, documentation and site visits;Preparing quotations and documentation for developers within given time scales;Preparing Pre-Construction Information Packs, Health and Safety and underground plant information for issue to the Contractor;Preparing thrust block design details for the contractor where appropriate;Co-ordination and monitoring of construction work with the contractor checking pressure test records;Preparing Method Statements for new main connections;Co-ordination with the developer for the implementation of new service connections, ensuring pipe work installation is in compliance with Water Supply Regulations 1999. Show less