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18Feb

The Ultimate Guide Every Site Engineer Should Read 2020

Introduction There’s arguably never been a better time to get into site engineering and become a site engineer. With fantastic prospects and work fulfilment possible, becoming a site engineer is a fantastic career choice to pursue. But what exactly does a site engineer do? And how do you become one? View site engineering job vacancies. […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 18th February 2019
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04Jan

Which Jobs Were Most In Demand In 2018

Another year has come to an end and as we welcome 2019, it’s a good time to look back at the year just gone. 2018 saw demand for experienced construction professionals remain high and is strong going into 2019. What was different last year was the breadth of companies that were looking to make investments […]
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  • On 4th January 2019
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25Oct

Are You Looking To Become A Supply Chain Manager?

Supply Chain Managers are the individual that is responsible for the moving of goods between manufacturers and suppliers to the customer. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the development of the product system, through purchasing the raw materials to the delivery of the product at the end of the supply chain. They will also ensure […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 25th October 2018
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18Oct

Becoming A Technical Coordinator

Becoming a technical coordinator is an excellent career choice for an individual that likes to build relationships with suppliers. You may suit a career as a Technical Coordinator, if the following description appeals to you. Technical Coordinator Job Description A technical coordinator oversees activities done by a technical company or department. Supervising the repairing and […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 18th October 2018
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04Oct

How to Become a Site Engineer

Site engineers form part of the management team at construction sites. They play an important role in making sure that the construction project is completed on time and to the agreed budget. When you become a site engineer, you are valued both for your specialist technical knowledge and for your contribution to ensuring health and […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 4th October 2018
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10Sep

Roles and Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor

The roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor primarily relate to the management of costs associated with building or engineering projects. At the same time as ensuring projects meet all of the necessary legal and quality assurance regulations, a quantity surveyor must simultaneously seek to minimise costs while enhancing value for money, from the initial […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 10th September 2018
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24Aug

Civil Engineering Activity Up 35%

In recent data released by Glenigan, Civil Engineering was the bright spot of the construction sector with a 35% increase in activity. This was underpinned by a 12% increase in infrastructure starts and an 80% increase in utility works. With a number of large scale projects underway including Thames Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point along […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 24th August 2018
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20Aug

Your Guide To How Construction Projects Work

If you’re starting out in the construction industry, it’s useful to have a guide to know how a construction project works, because construction has its own project methods and protocols. Let’s take a look at four of the main roles involved in starting and progressing a project: the client, the consultants, the contractors and the […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 20th August 2018
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06Aug

The Differences Between Construction Management and Civil Engineering

While civil engineering and construction management might sound like they are similar career options, they’re definitely not. They both feature in the construction industry, and you’ll most likely encounter both on a construction site, but that is where the major similarities end. The differences between construction management and civil engineering mean that they both require […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 6th August 2018
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18Jul

Secretary Of State Appoints Sir Terry Morgan As New HS2 Ltd Chairman

Sir Terry Morgan will be taking over as the Chairman of HS2 Ltd, the company in charge of delivering one of the biggest civil engineering projects undertaken in many years. He's certainly well qualified for the role, with an MSc in Engineering Production and Management.
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 18th July 2018
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