Careers - CPR Resurfacing

Rail Assistant Administrator - CLOSED

Posted 24.04.2023

Location: Dumbarton Head Office, may include site visits

Hours: Full time

Reports to: Senior Track Access Co-ordinator Senior Responsible Manager

Salary: Depending on experience

You will be responsible for providing administration activities within our CPR Rail team. The Rail Assistant Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of record within IT systems for our Track Access Co-ordinator Senior Responsible manager and co-ordinate activities by liaising with our Contracts Manager (CRE) and Site Supervisors.

Responsibilities include

Receive incoming telephone calls and correspondence, take necessary action or direct to appropriate Senior Personnel

Contact Rail clients as required for access, notifications and responses required for operational activities

Prepare, monitor and update works planning tools

Liaise with CPR Plant and other teams as required to ensure timely resource planning

Weekly activity of applying for U-secure it

Prepare Work Package plans and site packs for operatives

Prepare noise letters and apply via LBOX for surrounding neighbours of planned future works

Ensure Work Package plans / SWP are handed back at the end of job

Assist with Audit preparation

Administration duties as required

CONTEXT:

Ensure Rail Team are prepared for planned future works

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reporting to Senior Track Access Co-ordinator Senior Responsible Manager liaising with Contracts Manager (CRE) / Site Supervisors / Controller of Site Safety

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Essential skills include good customer service, communication, planning and organising with ability to meet deadlines and experience of an administration role within a commercial environment.

Must be highly skilled in Microsoft packages and willing to learn new IT systems.

Desired skills: Business Admin (SQA)

JOB CHALLENGE:

Can be mentally demanding supporting the administration of projects to enable team delivery within set timescales to ensure deadlines are met

Receptionist - MA Business Administration - CLOSED

Posted 22.09.22

Location: Dumbarton

Hours: Full time

CPR is a family run business that has a strong culture of supporting employees who want to develop their skills and careers. We are a leading civils and surfacing contractor in Scotland with specialisms in the rail and constructions sectors. The successful candidate will provide reception support to the team and our customers at our head office in central Dumbarton.

Responsibilities include

Warmly welcoming visitors to our facility and offering help

Ensuring all visitors are signed in and out of the building

Receive phone calls, direct them to the right recipients

Maintain front door security by monitoring the visitors’ assets as security awareness and reporting any suspicious activity

Make quick responses to the telephone calls or received emails

Operate computer as well as using internet technology

Maintain general filing system

Receive deliveries and sort and distribute incoming mail

Set schedule and plan meetings, appointments and conferences

Arrange equipment maintenance and repair

Type, scan and photocopy documents

Offer secretarial support to executive employees

Will receive hands-on support and training from experienced staff, attend college to gain NVQ qualifications.

This role is supported by West Dunbartonshire Council and as such candidates must be registered with YPG and be aged 18-24 years old. To find out how to register and if you are eligible, please contact [email protected].

Jon - Civils operative modern apprenticeship

Civils Operative - Modern Apprenticeship CLOSED

Posted 22.09.22

Location: Dumbarton with works at various locations

Hours: Full time

CPR is a family run business that has a strong culture of supporting employees who want to develop their skills and careers. We are a leading civils and surfacing contractor in Scotland with specialisms in the rail and constructions sectors. The successful candidate will be trained to work in a civils environment alongside experienced operatives within the CPR team.

Responsibilities include

Digging trenches for foundations

Setting up a site, putting up barriers, safety signs, huts, etc

Providing excavation support to other construction professionals

Interpreting the use of drawings and specifications

Laying pavements and kerbs

Concreting sites

Removing drainage and pipework systems

Operating plant machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks

Preparing the ground/foundations to allow construction to begin

Redirecting waterways and connecting pipes with existing pipework

Will receive hands-on support and training from experienced staff, attend college to gain NVQ qualifications.

Quantity Surveyor - CLOSED

Posted 04.10.2022

Location: Dumbarton

Rate of pay: £45,000-£49,500 depending on experience

Our growing company is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for managing value for business operations, through the preparation and oversight of quotes prepared for our civils, rail and public sector customers and new business.

Responsibilities include

Implement a sound commercial strategy and advise on contracts

Evaluate and interpret project contract documentation

Maximise revenue, reduce cost and investigate losses

Analysis of issues and risks

Draft commercial / contractual correspondence

Collaborate with the Commercial Department to review incoming tender documentation

Plan and prepare analytical cost estimates for the preparation, finalization and submission of tenders

Assess feasibility of projects in line with the client’s budget and needs

Provide competitive and cost-effective valuations and costs of specific elements of the work

Mentor, coach and support Trainee Assistant QS

Manage and forecast project cash flow and liaise with Finance Dept.

Conduct physical site surveys

Liaise with colleagues in procurements to identify suitable suppliers

Assist your colleagues in procurement with obtaining valid quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors

RELATIONSHIPS: Line manager of Assistant Quantity Surveyor, reporting to the Managing Director and liaising with contract manager, site supervisor, client and contractors. Building trust within and across teams.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: To be successful as a quantity surveyor, you should have a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. High integrity with attention to detail and great at analysing costs, intuitive and tailor negotiation strategies to ensure the best possible outcome. The successful candidate should possess

A working knowledge of Civils / groundworks plant, equipment and materials

Have a sound working knowledge of rail, civil engineering and contract law and various forms of Condition of Contract

Have knowledge of civils techniques on projects

BSc or MSc in quantity surveying or experience equivalent

Civil and rail environment estimating experience is advantageous

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills

Ability to plan, organise and strategize

High Integrity

A valid driver’s license

Great networking abilities.

JOB CHALLENGE: Can be time-pressured to meet RFQ and tender deadlines. You will be tasked with the responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is readily available for key decision-making always ensuring confidentiality.

Procurement Assistant - CLOSED

Posted 04.10.2022

Location: Dumbarton

Rate of pay: hourly rate negotiable depending on experience

Reporting to Senior Finance Manager with assistance to Quantity Surveyor

JOB PURPOSE: You will responsible for purchasing of materials, ensuring optimum stock levels to meet the contractual project plans and customer needs. Reporting to the Finance Manager you will have responsibility for CPR’s portfolio of suppliers and purchase of materials at the best possible price. You will work with the rest of the business to establish forecast requirements and managing supplier relationships at the appropriate level.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules

Ensure parts and products are correctly represented on the system pre & post purchase

Monitor and advice on any Procurement issues which present risk or opportunity to the business

Assess, monitor and record the supply chain performance to ensure quality, delivery and price targets are met

Research alternative suppliers and components to mitigate against long-lead times

Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and cost management

Maintain and manage professional supplier relationships whilst maintaining good communications

Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and order placement

CONTEXT:

Requesting and evaluating quotations against best value

Placing and expediating orders for material and components with direct suppliers and services

Resolve any issues relating to quality, delivery dates or invoice queries

Update and maintain systems

Revise purchasing schedules when required due to design changes, labour or material shortages or other interruptions

RELATIONSHIPS:

Working within a small team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager and liaising with Quantity Surveyor, you will be the direct contact for suppliers.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Essential attributes include integrity, the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, a team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Analytical, numerically astute and possessing problem solving abilities. Good knowledge and understanding of purchase order placement and material receipt processes. You will be a good communicator who is tenacious in negotiations and have excellent interpersonal skills. Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts with excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control.

Desired attributes of experience of working in similar buyer or purchasing role within construction and fast-paced environment. Commercial awareness, creativity and innovation.

JOB CHALLENGE:

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you keep financial information confidential and secure. Remaining calm in fast-paced environment by maintaining focus, organised and adaptable to ensure deadlines are delivered on time by having sufficient materials readily available for contract requirements

Operations Support Administration - CLOSED

Posted 04.10.2022

Location: Dumbarton

Rate of pay: hourly rate negotiable depending on experience

Reporting to Commercial/ Civils Director

JOB PURPOSE: You will be responsible for providing administration activities within our CPR Civil operations team. The Operations Support Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of CPR’s IT and business operation systems for the Civils Director, Rail Division and co-ordinate activities by liaising with Site Supervisors.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Receive incoming telephone calls and correspondence, take necessary action or direct to appropriate Senior Personnel

Scheduling meetings for operational issues

Provide excellent customer services and maintain good relations with suppliers

Preparing and filing forms

Maintaining and updating financial and operational records as required on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

Provide ongoing support for the Civils operating team

Administration duties as required

CONTEXT:

Ensure Commercial and Civils team are prepared for planned future works

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reporting to Commercial / Civils Director and liaising with Site Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Essential skills include good customer service, communication, planning and organising with ability to meet deadlines and experience of administration role within a commercial environment.

JOB CHALLENGE:

Can be mentally demanding supporting the administration of projects to enable team delivery within set timescales to ensure deadlines are met.