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Process Engineering Jobs Take Further Hit!
over 8 years ago by Mike KellyFurther disappointment in the Process and Oil & Gas sectors as Energy Industry groups postpone $200bn in projects. The top energy groups have announced that they have shelved plans for up to $200bn of projects which can only further increase the challenge that those engineers involved in this sector have in securing future contract work, and add further insecurity to thos...
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Contracts for £4.2bn major infrastructure scheme due to be signed this week.
over 8 years ago by Mike KellyThe final contracts for one the UKs largest infrastructure projects; the prestigious Thames Tideway Tunnel are due to be signed this week. Whilst there has been some scepticism reported in parts of media this is likely to be greeted as good news within the engineering and construction community especially for those involved in the infrastructure sectors. We are expect...
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Could we see a boost to Engineering Jobs in Manchester?
over 8 years ago by Mike KellyAccording to a recent article Manchester is drawing investment as companies find London’s costs outweigh its advantages. A recent article in the Financial Times: highlighted that at least seven big companies are considering opening in Greater Manchester. Costs for office space in Manchester are a fraction of London’s, it has the largest tram network in the country, Uni...
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New Contract Awards for £14bn Hinckley C
almost 9 years ago by Mike KellyNew contracts have been awarded for the new £14bn Hinckley Point C Nuclear Power Station, the first UK nuclear power plant to have been built since Sizewell B, over 20 years ago. Contracts awarded include Balfour Beatty in a joint venture with NG Bailey, who have been appointed as preferred bidders for the £460m Hinkley Point C power station electrical package. It i...
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Career delays expected for Highways and Infrastructure Engineers
almost 9 years ago by Mike KellyI travelled into the city the other day, not the one in London, but Manchester; centre of the Northern Power house. I endured the journey on Northern Rails, ever so slow and uncomfortable low-speed very old pacer train or as we all now know; what is actually a bus on rail boogies. The previous day Network rail had announced that the much publicised Improvements to vari...
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