Location: Retford

Job Description:

Are you an Engineer or Agent with 2-5 years of on-site experience, seeking to advance your career by joining the JGL Trenchless Team and Horizontal Directional Drilling Team? If you are looking to transition into a dynamic role that fosters career growth and professional development, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Engineer at our Retford office.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

Independence and Collaboration

Confident in working independently while also thriving in a team environment, contributing valuable insights when needed.

Technical Proficiency

Strong ability to read and interpret construction, fabrication, and engineering drawings, as well as technical specifications.

Project Delivery Expertise

Solid understanding of practical project execution with the ability to optimize costs for efficient delivery.

Risk Assessment

Proficient in identifying project risks to ensure they are appropriately addressed and allocated during the tender process.

Basic Engineering Knowledge

A foundational understanding of engineering principles and their practical application is required. Training, including overseas courses with manufacturers and material providers, can be provided for the right candidate.

Role Overview

As a Junior Engineer at Joseph Gallagher Limited’s Retford office, your responsibilities will include:

• ITT Document Review – Reviewing Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents and identifying key tender requirements to ensure compliance.
• Material Take-Off Support – Assisting the Estimating team in conducting material take-offs from ITT documents.
• Bid Compliance – Working with the Estimating team to ensure all bids align with project specifications.
• Project Scheduling – Using Microsoft Project or P6 to develop project schedules.
• Estimation Software – Gaining proficiency in the Conquest estimating program.
• Cost Library Management – Keeping the cost library database updated with current market rates.
• Supplier Engagement – Identifying new suppliers and maintaining relationships with existing ones to secure competitive rates for materials and equipment.
• Tender Review – Actively participating in weekly tender review meetings or conference calls.
• Submission Document Compilation – Preparing compliant tender submission documents, including work programs, methodology, pricing, and contractual terms.
• Technical Contributions – Assisting in the development of design reports, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Material Selection & Sourcing – Identifying and procuring materials to support project requirements.
• Technical & Engineering Support – Providing engineering expertise to support project execution.
• Site Visits – Conducting site visits to gain practical experience and understand company expectations.
• Commercial Training – Receiving training in contracts and commercial management.
• Company Integration – Participating in the JGL Life induction program to align with company culture and values.

Company Background 
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed 
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.