Careers

We are looking for the following to support our growing team in the Inverness area.

Multi-Utilities Chargehand

The successful candidate will have to work on their own initiative, work well in a team and have strong knowledge in civil and utilities works.

The Minimum requirements:

• Must hold a CSCS card
• NCO Water Level 2 preferred but not essential
• DOMS 1-13 and National Water Hygiene would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration package
• Pension
• Private Healthcare

For more information, please contact Walter Hardie on 01463 830805, or alternatively send your CV to stephanie@nicolofskene.com

We are looking for the following to support our growing team in the Inverness area.

Multi-Utilities General Site Operative

The successful candidate will have to work well within a team and, at times, be able to work on their own initiative.

The Minimum requirements:

• Must hold a CSCS card
• NCO Water Level 1 preferred but not essential
• DOMS 1-12 and National Water Hygiene would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred but not essential

The Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration package
• Pension
• Private Healthcare

For more information, please contact Walter Hardie on 01463 830805, or alternatively send your CV to stephanie@nicolofskene.com

We are looking for the following to support our growing team in the Inverness area.

HGV Clamshell Operator

The successful candidate will have to work on their own initiative and work well in a team.

The Minimum requirements:

• Class 1 HGV Licence & DCPC essential
• Clamshell ticker preferred

The Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration package
• Pension
• Private Healthcare

For more information, please contact Walter Hardie on 01463 830805, or alternatively send your CV to stephanie@nicolofskene.com

Nicol of Skene are #HIRING – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Nicol of Skene are a successful and well-established civil construction company who also uniquely specialize in Horizontal Directional Drilling and are high in demand in the Northeast and beyond. Due to rapid growth, an exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced directional drilling chargehand to join our growing team.

As a leading HDD contractor in the Northeast of Scotland and due to continued growth within this department, we are looking for individuals who have a positive attitude to work, are keen to learn and further their career in the construction industry. The ideal candidate would have a sound understanding and experience with Ditch Witch directional drills in all ground conditions, however further training will be provided.

Excellent remuneration and company benefits. 

For more information on either position, please contact Gordon Martin on 07736 615523, or alternatively send your CV to stephanie@nicolofskene.com

Nicol of Skene are #HIRING – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Nicol of Skene are a successful and well-established civil construction company who also uniquely specialize in Horizontal Directional Drilling and are high in demand in the Northeast and beyond. Due to rapid growth, an exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a directional drilling operative to join our growing team.

As a leading HDD contractor in the Northeast of Scotland and due to continued growth within this department, we are looking for individuals who have a positive attitude to work, are keen to learn and further their career in the construction industry. The ideal candidate would have a sound understanding and experience within the civil engineering industry, HDD experience would be beneficial however full training will be provided.

Excellent remuneration and company benefits. 

For more information on either position, please contact Gordon Martin on 07736 615523, or alternatively send your CV to stephanie@nicolofskene.com

A fantastic opportunity has become available with a leading Civil Engineering and Multi-Utility Contractor in the North East of Scotland. 

Nicol of Skene are currently recruiting for a Quarry & Recycling Supervisor to join and help manage our high performing, innovative and expanding Quarry and Recycling division.  The right candidate must have a good understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems.  The position is based at our Quarry in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

The successful candidate will supervise the day to day operations of the Quarry and Recycling Centre and provide support to the Quarry & Plant Manager.  Within the job role the main aspect of the role would be operating quarry and recycling equipment. 

 The Duties 

• Running off all crushing and screening equipment
• Operate 360 excavator and loading shovel
• Run wash plant at recycling yard and screen all materials
• Supervise day to day running of quarry and recycling
• Maintain all machines to a high standard
• Keep all daily paperwork up to date
• Loading lorries with aggregates for sites
• Assisting with blasting operations

• Build, create, develop and maintain effective customer relationships
• Liaising with commercial team
• Assist with maintaining quarry production levels
• Provide holiday cover for quarry and recycling centre employees

 Requirements 

• CPCS – Screener
• CPCS – Crusher
• CPCS – 360 Excavator above 10T (Tracked or Wheeled)
• CPCS – Wheeled Loading Shovel
• Hold a current UK Full Driving Licence
• Understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to think strategically and to assist in problem solving
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong customer service skills
• Be flexible and have an enthusiastic approach to working in sometimes challenging conditions
• Be capable of working on own initiative

 The Benefits 

• Excellent remuneration package
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Opportunity for career advancement

Only applicants who have the Right to Work in the UK will be considered at this time.

Interested? For more information, please contact Shaun Smith on 07736 615525 or alternatively send your CV to tara.stephen@nicolofskene.com

The Requirements

• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Previous operational management experience
• The ability to manage, coordinate and maintain multiple task requirements
• Awareness and understanding of contracting principles
• Strong civil engineering sector knowledge and business understanding
• Multi utility knowledge beneficial.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Packages

 The Duties

• Develop commercial opportunities of tender stage
• Build, maintain, create and develop customer relationships
• Produce effective short- and long-term project programmes
• Produce monthly progress reports
• Allocate resources and manage workloads
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Monitor project performance, taking timely corrective action where necessary
• Conduct project close out and report ‘lessons learned’
• Continual review of Operational processes and strategies
• Support the timeous formulation and release of detailed management reports
• Monitor staff performance and undertake staff appraisals

 The Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package
• Private Health Care
• Pension
• Company Vehicle

Only applicants who have the Right to Work in the UK will be considered at this time.

To apply, please send your CV to tara.stephen@nicolofskene.com, alternatively call our main office on 01224 744473 with any queries

The Requirements

• Ensure all estimates are detailed, accurate and submitted in a professional and timely manner.
• Understanding of Construction industry and standards
• Experienced in Estimating on first principles
• Familiar with estimating software packages
• Computer Literate
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Packages

 The Duties

• Prepare and submit tenders
• Identify hazards, asses risks, make allowances and highlight to Senior Estimator/Commercial Director
• Participate in Business Generation reviews of submitted tenders
• Maintain and populate Evaluate estimating software
• Participate in tender review with relevant Contracts/Sites Managers and Quantity Surveyor
• Assist in the training and development of departmental staff as necessary
• Generate business and establish client relationships 
• Assist the Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of variations to contract
• Carry out site visits and measures
• Tender reporting and forecasting to Senior Estimator/Commercial Director
• Assist in producing tender statistics for analysis
• Liaise with clients and statutory bodies
• Participate in internal and external audits as required
• Achieve targets set by senior management and reporting on progress
• Responsible for ensuring positive cash flow
• Meeting contractual and tender deadlines and reporting progress
• Assist in the commercial review of assigned projects
• Ensuring integrity of information produced
• Take responsibility for relevant aspects of the OH&S management system
• Assist QHSE Systems Manager improving OH&S performance and promoting compliance throughout the Company

The Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package
• Private Health Care
• Pension
• Company Vehicle

Only applicants who have the Right to Work in the UK will be considered at this time.

To apply, please send your CV to tara.stephen@nicolofskene.com, alternatively call our main office on 01224 744473 with any queries