Careers

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Southbay Civil Engineering is an ever developing company, providing construction and maintenance services to a multitude of clients from all industrial sectors. To help grow our business, we regularly look for new key members of staff to enhance our team.

We are looking for dynamic supervisory staff at all levels, if you are interested in joining the challenging but rewarding marine heavy civils sector, Southbay Civil Engineering Limited is the place for you.

If you have suitable experience in civil engineering and feel you could play an active role in our business, please send a copy of your CV to careers@scel.co.uk

Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Experienced in civil engineering works, reinforced concrete, piling, marine / heavy civils experience an advantage.

At least 7+ years’ involvement in managing & delivering civil engineering projects safely, following programmes , meeting targets & within budget.

  • Must have an Engineering qualification.
  • Competent in planning / programming (MSP, Project Commander)
  • Commercially aware, both cost control & change management.
  • NEC, ICC contract experience.

Above industry norm package for the right person.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV to careers@scel.co.uk

Experienced in civil engineering works, reinforced concrete.

At least 3 years’ experience in running civil engineering works, we are looking for enthusiastic candidates looking to learn & grow their skills marine & heavy civils sector.

  • Must have an Engineering qualification.
  • Be currently delivering civil engineering contracts as site agent / manager.

Above industry norm package for the right person.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV to careers@scel.co.uk

Experienced in working in civil engineering.

At least 1 year+ post site engineer experience, looking to progress their site management career into the marine / heavy civils sector.

  • Must have an Engineering qualification.

Above industry norm package for the right person

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV to careers@scel.co.uk

Southbay Civil Engineering are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to look after the invoice processing and assist with general office and finance tasks.  Ideally with previous experience in a finance related role.  Reporting to the Financial Controller the Accounts Assistant works alongside the purchasing department. It is a small team and you will be expected to assist with other general office duties such as answering telephone, greeting visitors as and when required. 

 

Main Duties:

Receipt and posting of incoming supplier invoices and credit notes – matching with purchase orders, delivery notes and other supporting documents.

Work with the Quantity Surveying department to process Sub Contractor invoices and co-ordinate payment runs according to the sub-contractor terms.

Investigate any Purchase Order discrepancies/GRNI reports – liaising with the Company Buyers and Site Staff.  Raise any discrepancies or errors identified with suppliers.

Monthly Supplier Statement reconciliation.

Prepare files for payment runs of supplier invoices, posting supplier payments/allocating payments against relevant invoices.

Prepare remittance advices via email to suppliers.

Timely processing of credit cards and staff expenses.

Monitoring the general accounts email, replying to enquires on payables and payments in a timely and accurate manner.

General office duties such as answering telephone, greeting visitors.

Assist the Financial Controller in creating financial reports as and when required.

Adhere to the company’s financial policies and procedures and ensure strict confidentiality at all times.

 

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time.  Post holder will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Must be comfortable communicating with suppliers/site-based staff to resolve external and internal queries either by phone or email.  Strong communication skills essential with an ability to communicate with staff of all levels.

Experience of working in a finance related role

Good IT skills, fully computer literate – comfortable with Office, excel and accounting software (experience of Sage 50 an advantage but not essential).

Attention to detail and accuracy with data inputting and reporting.

Ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Team player willing to assist colleagues and work flexibly

 

Salary £22,000.00 – £25,000.00 dependant on experience

Job Type:  Full time/Permanent position.  Office currently based in North Shields but will be relocating to Team Valley, Gateshead.   

Monday to Friday.   Working Hours:  8.30am to 4.30pm

25 days leave + Bank Holidays