Operative Training - July Overview

Blogger – David McKinlay (Electrical Compliance and Training Manager)

This will be a monthly blog that will discuss in house training of our electrical staff and how this helps them progress with outside authorisations.




Instruction Room Attendees
A total of 17 personnel passed through the instruction room in July covering topics such as the SP live working manual, metering practice and preparation for refreshers, final interviews and authorisations. In this time one operative passed his OP3 initial course while a further three passed OP3 refreshers. Five more operatives successfully passed their WI1 refresher training and three passed the M0008 five day service position courses and will now be booked in for their OP3 final interviews.

Apprentice/ Trainee Quarterly Reviews
July also saw the quarterly apprentice/ trainee reviews being carried out. There were no concerns in terms of college work or onsite training with everyone producing very good project work which has been confirmed by training officers and class lecturers alike.

Safety Stand Down
SP safety stand downs were carried out on a number of our operatives over seven dates in July. These presentations included general safety and trade competence while highlighting the link between trade and safety competence.

IQA Update - towers

Our Utilities department will soon be starting work on upgrading the internal mains in over 10 tower blocks on behalf of Scottish Power with our Property Maintenance team supporting them on this with joinery work.

This is extremely positive news for the whole of the IQA Group and shows that our customers place a great deal of trust in us.

Quantity Surveyor Estimator - Job Vacancy

IQA Group is a fast growing Company specialising in Utilities, Electrical Contracting, Gas Services and Property Maintenance. IQA Group has a respected and solid reputation in its field of expertise. The Company is based in Paisley and currently employs over 80 dedicated staff working throughout Scotland.

Following a recent restructure of the Company which was required to meet the ongoing growth of the business we are now in a position to provide an excellent opportunity for a key individual with experience in Estimating and Quantity Surveying at a senior level to join the team and to work closely with the Operations Director and Managing Director.

You will be a highly motivated team player who has the ability to demonstrate business acumen in the wide-ranging activities that this role comprises. You will have proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying in multi disciplines with a contracting background. You are expected to drive through continuous improvements in financial and commercial performance and provide support to the Operations Managers. You will also be expected to provide strong business and commercial experience to assist the company to grow.

This position will see you being responsible for all commercial duties involved with existing contracts (inc. final accounts) and also handling measurement/pricing with regards to new opportunities. Responsibilities include: managing tendering process, estimating projects for all disciplines, quantity surveying on projects, applications for payment, final account submission and negotiation, raising commercial awareness throughout the company, assisting at regular financial reviews with managers, management of subcontractors and management of other commercial processes.

This role would suit a current Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who is ready to take on the extra challenge of building a team to support the business and provide commercial focus and assistance. This post offers the opportunity for growth and to build a long term career with the Company.

Based in our Paisley Head Office, this post is full time permanent with a salary circa £28,000 per annum plus the potential to earn an annual profit related bonus.

Please send your CV and covering note to jobs@IQAgroup.co.uk. Closing date is 15th January 2010.