It was reported this week that construction and services firm Kier is cutting 1,200 jobs in a bid to achieve cost savings of £55m a year by 2021. BBC News reported that the company would sell its homebuilding business, Kier Living, as well as its environmental and facilities management units so that...
You weigh the problem often, especially if you’re a contractor, and make comparisons all the time. How much is your skill set really worth?There are several areas on the worldwide web that tackle a salary breakdown for given roles, including maintenance engineers. In the hiring process, knowing your value is absolutely...
Whether it’s managing a large-scale construction project or rolling telecommunications contracts across multiple sites, contract managers are an essential component for a broad range of industries.Contract managers are primarily responsible for negotiating, drafting and maintaining procurement agreements between buyers and sellers. In recent years, this role has become increasingly popular...
Contract Managers are typically well organised, incisive and adaptable individuals who are well versed in deciphering a wide range of contracts. The great news is that this role is in high demand across multiple sectors right now, so Contract Managers can take advantage of lucrative opportunities to further their careers....
Responsible for the essential checking and repairing of systems, machinery, and infrastructure, Maintenance Engineers require a specific set of skills to ensure work is completed to the highest level so that everything continues to run smoothly and effectively.Maintenance Engineers who possess the right skills will often enjoy accelerated career progression,...
If you're a maintenance engineer, regardless of the stage you're at in your career, job interviews can be daunting. One of the most effective ways to overcome those pre-interview jitters to present the best version of yourself is through practice and preparation.This week, we’re helping maintenance engineers get off to...
Thank you for everyone that attended the PRS client Christmas party last Thursday night. It was a huge success and I think everyone really enjoyed the evening.We are also pleased to announce PRS raised over £750 from the raffle tickets - all proceeds going to the Make a Wish Foundation - so...
Chief Engineer – West End - £65-70k, Hotels Environment The Chief Engineer is responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel before, during and after the hotel’s opening, performing maintenance checks, and overseeing the engineering team to deliver an excellent guest and staff service and experience. The Chief Engineer is required...
Ultimately, leadership is a complicated issue. There’s no one way to do it. And often the best leaders combine different methods, changing up their styles as the situation changes. What works for a startup, for example, may not be the best way to manage a restaurant. Management is not a simple...