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A Selection of Current Vacancies November 2008
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Automotive
- URGENT - PSV (Bus) Technicians, body workers and electro mechanics- various locations available , from £9/hour depending on location
- HGV Technicians - to service and repair lorries. Large national company, good salary. Must have experience and speak English .
- Car Technician (diagnostic) with basic tools kit- current vacancy is in London
Manufacturing/Engineering
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Our client is a company of international consulting engineers. They have won contracts to consult on the green field construction of two steel Production Plants in Saudi and Syria.
The size of each plant is to produce 630,000t/y and each has an investment of US$2 billion. These are steel production mills not downstream manufacturing plants.
We are looking for 2 Project Managers (2), one for each contract.
- The tax free expat package is a traditional 2 year contract,
- Working 6 days week, 12/13 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
- 4 flights per year to home base.
- Car, utilities, mobile phone and health insurance paid.
- Salary of ca. £100,000 for the right person
Ideal candidate must have
- experience of project managing the green field construction of a steel production plant
- recent Middle Eastern experience.
Although there are manufacturing plants in the Middle East these will be the first steel production plants in the Middle East.
We are looking for candidates who were the Project Managers on recently built steel production plants in Russia / Eastern Europe / Asia / South America?
Do you have experience of working in the Middle East within the past 5/7 years? If your answer is yes then please apply.
*if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks from the date of your application you have not been successful. Ref No PM/NEP/G/1108
- Construction/Civil Engineering
- Firmy z ktorymi wspolpracujemy sa najwiekszymi , renomowanymi firmami brytyjskimi. Oferuja one bardzo dobre warunki pracy, zapewniaja mozliwosci dalszego rozwoju kariery zawodowej oraz dodatkowe szkolenia.
- Professionals - including Site Managers, Construction Managers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Surveyors - Experience essential for Senior Roles and good English for all roles. Large construction companies looking for professionals for their new developments mainly in London and South East and Scotland. Fantastic prospects and, permanent job opportunities.
- Civil Engineers- site specialising in Roads, Bridges, Railway - south east
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Site Engineer - Roads - URGENT Locations: East and North of London
- Day to day management of chainmen.
- Dimensional setting out control of the works.
- Checking of technical data including works information for accuracy and consistency.
- Identification of technical queries arising from conflicts or inadequacies in the works information.
- Maintain a daily diary for your areas of the works.
- Provision of contract quality records and supporting evidence to allow compliance with contract quality procedures.
- Understand the basic construction methodology sufficiently for you to be able to maintain programme compliance for your area of the works.
- Provide dimensional control for the implementation of temporary works schemes.
- Assist in the production of weekly work schedules.
- Actively participate in the identification and recording of hazards.
- Seek to improve the achieved levels of health and safety at every opportunity.
- Undertake material take off’s and assist in the management and control of materials to ensure that the agreed wastage allowances are not exceeded.
- Ensure that areas of additional work are brought to the attention of the Civils Sub Agent and Section Engineer.
- Assist in promotion of environmentally friendly work practices and procedures.
- Attend meetings as identified.
- Assist in the formal briefings for risk assessments and toolbox talks.
- Act in the best interests of the company in all dealings with, clients, suppliers, supervisors, workforce, public etc.
- Liaison with client team members and subcontractors, where required.
- Deliverables:
- Weekly work schedules.
- Project dimensional controls and supporting records / data base.
- Maintenance of survey instrument calibration checks and records.
- Weekly measures and reconciliation’s.
- Quality system documentation and evidence.
- Daily diary.
- Generation of Inspection requests.
- Material take off’s.
- Attendance at meetings as required.
- Toolbox talk, risk assessments maintain briefing records.
- Special Features and Job or specialist skills needed
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to motivate and organise subordinates.
- Literate with report writing skills
- Team player.
- Special Features of Job or Specialist skills needed
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- Numerate and accurate.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to motivate and organise subordinates
- Literate with report writing skills
- Team player.
- Degree
- Section Engineer - Roads - URGENT
- Assist in the day to day management and coordination of the civils trades required as part of the works in engineering functions in support of the trade contractors, plant, labour and materials.
- Provision of technical interpretation of the works information and dimensional control of the contract works.
- Ensure technical and dimensional information is consistent and accurately set out when delegated through Site Engineers.
- Generate technical queries where conflicting information arises.
- Understand the basic construction methodology’s sufficiently to identify interface conflicts, in order to implement planned strategies to manage these interface conflicts.
- Produce a comprehensive daily diary of site activities of the works for which you have responsibility.
- Completion and compilation of quality records in accordance with the project quality procedures.
- Complete material take off, procurement and reconciliation’s.
- Undertake measurement of works under your control.
- Provide engineering control for the implementation of trade disciplines.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the contract programmer applicable to the civils trades operations and manage / coordinate with other site activities.
- Actively participate in the identification and recording of hazards.
- Seek to improve the achieved levels of health and safety at every opportunity.
- Assist in the management and control of materials to ensure that the agreed wastage allowances are not exceeded.
- Ensure that areas of additional work are brought to the attention of the civils Sub Agent.
- Promote environmentally friendly work practices and procedures.
- Undertake the implementation of formal briefings for risk assessments and toolbox talks with own labour force and that of sub-contractors
- Act in the best interests of the company in all dealings with, clients, suppliers, supervisors, workforce, public etc.
- Act as an ambassador in your dealings with stakeholder representatives.
- Actively seek to gain the knowledge and experience of your peers.
- Information requirements - providing information as appropriate
- Deliverables:
- Preparation of weekly work schedules.
- Provision of material take off’s.
- Coordination of trade contractors and Sub-contractors
- Weekly measures and reconciliation’s.
- Manage the setting out and dimensional control of the works.
- Daily diary records.
- Quality documentation and supporting evidence collation.
- Ensure hazard risk assessments and the control measures are briefed to all trade contractors and Sub-contractors under your control.
- Attendance to meetings as required.
- Identify any training needs that your works present.
- Toolbox talk, risk assessment preparation and task briefing records.
- Special Features of Job or Specialist skills needed
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- Written English, communications, literacy, leadership, numerate, ability to motivate, organisational skills and a team player.
- Degree
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Planner - Roads Project, location Bedford , V URGENT
- Our customer, one of the biggest construction engineering companies, is currently looking to employ a Planner for their ongoing project A421 in Bedford.
Skill level: HNC/HND
Role: Planning
Region: South East
Location: A421 Bedford
Salary: negotiable
- Working with a team on the production of strategic programmes, detailed phased programmes and short term look ahead programmes – monitoring and reporting against them accordingly.
Resourcing and amending programmes, developing contingingency options with the project team, manage risk and develop innovative planning ideas.
Line management experience on construction projects. Good understanding of the processes and practicalities of civil engineering.
- Experience in roadworks – ideally road widening
- Primavera P3
- Good communication skills
- Team worker
If you have required skills and experience please feel free to apply.
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Sub Agent - Nights Manager (Bridge) London
- London - Blackfriars
Sub Agent will report to the Agent and Project Manager and will oversee the day to day running of the site. This role requires someone who will be confident enough to deal with issues straight away and act in a timely manor. Sub Agent will be writing, interpreting and reviewing Work Package Plans, MS's, RA's and all other required paperwork. Sub Agent must have excellent communication skills as the position will include liaising with senior management and the client.
Role Description
Sub Agent will be responsible for the management of civil work sites, including;
- Road bridges
- Footbridges
- Heavy civils infrastructure
- Groundwork's
- Piling and Foundations
Required Experience
- HNC or HND in Civil Engineering
- Experience in earthworks and structures (bridges)
- Other heavy civil engineering background would be considered
- Network Rail Experience Essential
- Salary up to £40, negotiable, depending on experience
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Engineering Manager
- C A421 Improvements M1 J13 to Bedford
- Duties
- This is a senior site based position. The Engineering Manager will report to the Project Manager. The role calls for a chartered civil engineer with extensive experience of working on large highways projects, preferably with a major contractor.
The Engineering Manager will have responsibility for all engineering functions on the project, including management of the following site based departments and personnel:
- Document Control
- Materials Testing
- Quality Control
- Designer liaison
- Traffic Safety and Control Officer
- Planning and Programming
- Temporary Works design, review of designs by others, and inspection of installations
- Statutory Undertakers Coordinator
- Issue of permits, to dig, to load etc
- Liaison with construction teams on all engineering issues, including review of method statements and risk assessments
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Sub Agent x 2 (Bridges)
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Location London
- Sub Agent x 2 (Bridge)
London
Sub Agent will report to the Agent and Project Manager and will oversee the day to day running of the site. Sub Agent will be writing, interpreting and reviewing Work Package Plans, MS's, RA's and all other required paperwork. Sub Agent must have excellent communication skills as the position will include liaising with senior management and the client.
Role Description
The Sub Agent will be responsible for the management of civil work sites, including;
- Road bridges
- Footbridges
- Heavy civils infrastructure
- Groundwork's
- Piling and Foundations
Required Experience
- HNC or HND in Civil Engineering
- Experience in earthworks and structures
- Other heavy civil engineering background would be considered
- Network Rail Experience Essential
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Temporary Works Engineer /Manager
- Bedford - Road Project
Job description:
Temporary works design engineer will be responsible for the temporary works design and interfaces with the permanent works
- Design of temporary works in accordance with codes of specifications
- Control of document and drawing issue - compliance with current design parameters
- Interface with permanent design to ensure compatibility of temporary designs
- Ensure all temporary designs conform with all current Health and Safety & Environmental legislation
- Development of working methods in association with site team
- Input into value engineering through design phase
- Temporary works related to permanent works
- Develop methods for construction in coordination with the Section Manager(s)
- Interface with permanent designs to ensure compatibility of temporary designs
- Input into site daily monitoring review meeting
- Identify requirements for materials approval in liaison with Engineering Manager
- Ensure that designs are prepared in line with current H & S applicable legislation standards
- Compliance with CDM requirements
- Liaises with environmental team for temp. working methods
Skills Required
- A proven background in temporary works and especially highway construction (newbuilt)
- Relevant industry qualification (HND/BEng)
- Operations management experience and certification of temporary works
- Experience of the operation and maintenance of structures, earth-works, drainage or pavement
- Be able to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings
- The ability to analyse complex problems and assess solutions
- Good project management, communication and management skills
- A sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety and legal regulations
- Familiar with AutoCAD
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M&E Planner
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North Home Counties
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Our customer is one of the major contractors in thw whole of UK. They are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical and Electrical Planner with experience in the relevant field.
You will be responsible for updating and creating project plans (using Primavera) to comply with the scheduled programmes. This will also include liaising with all levels of the business internally and externally.
Essential skills
- The ideal candidate will have spent at least five years as an M&E Planner.
- The candidate will possess previous experience working for a large scale organisation but this is not essential. (preferably on the new build highways)
- The candidate must be comfortable using all aspects of Primavera P3e
- Strong communication skills are essential as you will be communicating with all levels of the business, both internally and externally.
Required experience - Earthworks, Drainage, Soft Retained Solutions.
Drainage:
- Pre-earthworks, Cellular Storage Tanks, PCU's / Penstocks, CD, FD, combined, NFD, X-drains
Earthworks:
- Topsoil Strip, Bulk cut / fill, Box dig, capping, subbase
Soft retained solutions:
- Gabions, E/Works Soil: reinforced soil, Soil nails, Pre-cast panels
Roadworks:
- Pavements, Cold Milling, Saw cutting, Kerbs,Road Marking, Concrete c/way, Widening Detail
Hard Widening Solutions:
- Bored Pile Solutions, Sheet pile solution,Mini piles, In-situ concrete, Wall
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Technical Sales Consultant
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Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, Salary £30-35K plus bonus
- Product: Chillers and Boilers
Purpose of Role: To identify new opportunities, win new business and manage and develop existing accounts and customer relationships. To maximise revenue and customer growth against agreed target levels within a specified geographic area through the promotion of company's products and services in related market sectors. To identify all technical specification issues and service requirements of assigned accounts to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.
Reporting and Relationships:
Reporting to: Divisional Sales Manager
Key Working Relationships: Works closely with National Accounts, Operational Managers and Supervisors and Sales Administration and other central support services. Cooperative liaison with other company's Divisions and cross-promotion of products and services.
Summary of responsibilities:
1 Revenue, Planning and Sales Activity
2 Customer Relationship Management
3 Site Surveys and Consultative Meetings
4 Quotations
5 After Sales Support
6 Reporting and Business Intelligence
7 General
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Competencies/ behaviours
1 Sales-driven and customer-focused
2 Confident, sociable and extroverted
3 Loyal and ethical
4 Smart personal appearance
5 A tenacious and systematic problem solver
6 Able to plan, prioritise and work under pressure on own initiative
7 Takes responsibility and is committed to delivering on-target results
8 Communicates clearly and persuasively, face to face and over the telephone
9 Forms effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.
10 Inquisitive and keen to widen knowledge of products and markets
11 Willing to travel extensively in the UK
Skills, Experience and Knowledge.
Essential:
1 Evidence of sales experience and on-target performance, gained within a direct business-to-business sales environment
2 Commercial acumen, effective negotiation and presentation skills
3 Strong planning, organising and communication skills
4 Literate, numerate and IT – literate (keyboard, data input and interpretation, basic use of Word, Excel, e-mail and internet)
5 Full Driving Licence valid in the UK
Desirable:
1 Technical Sales experience in the service sector.
2 Knowledge of industrial equipment products and applications relevant to the company's division and range of products and services
3 Has sold into relevant market sectors and knows the sales region.
4 Certificated competence of IT literacy, e.g. ECDL, Microsoft Office
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Technical Sales Consultant,
- Location London, Salary £35-40K
- Product: Fixed Air Conditioning
Purpose of Role: To identify new opportunities, win new business and manage and develop existing accounts and customer relationships. To maximise revenue and customer growth against agreed target levels within a specified geographic area through the promotion of company's products and services in related market sectors. To identify all technical specification issues and service requirements of assigned accounts to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.
Reporting and Relationships:
Reporting to: Divisional Sales Manager
Key Working Relationships: Works closely with National Accounts, Operational Managers and Supervisors and Sales Administration and other central support services. Cooperative liaison with other company's Divisions and cross-promotion of products and services.
Summary of responsibilities:
1 Revenue, Planning and Sales Activity
2 Customer Relationship Management
3 Site Surveys and Consultative Meetings
4 Quotations
5 After Sales Support
6 Reporting and Business Intelligence
7 General
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Competencies/ behaviours
1 Sales-driven and customer-focused
2 Confident, sociable and extroverted
3 Loyal and ethical
4 Smart personal appearance
5 A tenacious and systematic problem solver
6 Able to plan, prioritise and work under pressure on own initiative
7 Takes responsibility and is committed to delivering on-target results
8 Communicates clearly and persuasively, face to face and over the telephone
9 Forms effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.
10 Inquisitive and keen to widen knowledge of products and markets
11 Willing to travel extensively in the UK
Skills, Experience and Knowledge.
Essential:
1 Evidence of sales experience and on-target performance, gained within a direct business-to-business sales environment
2 Commercial acumen, effective negotiation and presentation skills
3 Strong planning, organising and communication skills
4 Literate, numerate and IT – literate (keyboard, data input and interpretation, basic use of Word, Excel, e-mail and internet)
5 Full Driving Licence valid in the UK
Desirable:
1 Technical Sales experience in the service sector.
2 Knowledge of industrial equipment products and applications relevant to the company's division and range of products and services
3 Has sold into relevant market sectors and knows the sales region.
4 Certificated competence of IT literacy, e.g. ECDL, Microsoft Office
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Site Engineer Nights (Bridge)
Location: Central London
- An excellent opportunity for an up and coming Bridge Site Engineer has arisen, working for one of the UK’s main contractors on their project in Blackfriars station in Central London.
Overseeing the bridge section of the project, duties will include:
- Ensuring drawings are accurate
- Liaising with clients representative on site
- Helping to ensure projects are delivered within the timescales with quality and costs agreed with the client
- Supervising construction projects including surfacing, traffic loops, road markings and drainage works
- Assisting in keeping detailed and accurate nightly records including site measures, plant and labour returns and daily site diaries.
- Attending daily handover meetings with the Site Agent
Requirements:
Experience in a similar role
- Proven track record in major civils projects with a heavy emphasis on bridge projects.
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Deputy Quality Manager
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Our client based in Blackfriars, London is looking for a Deputy Quality Manager to work on a very prestigious and exciting project.
Our customer is widely recognised as a dynamic resource of civil engineering and project management skills. They aim to set themselves apart from their competitors, and to set standards of project delivery that their customers value and their competitors aspire to match.
Through conducting audits of project functions and activities, closing out audits, managing the non-conformance reporting, preparation of quality procedures, review of quality documents, function and training on sites you’ll ensure that the high standards that our clients have come to expect, are exceeded.
To be successful in this role you would need to have demonstrable audit experience to ‘Lead Auditor’ standard including the audit/review of Inspection and Test Plans. Vendor Works Assessment experience of precast concrete, steel fabrication, steel blasting and painting. Administration of Audit Plans / Programmes / Reports and Corrective Action Reports.
A good level of computer literacy including excel, word and an email system is expected along with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. The close working relationship with the Deputy Quality Manager and the team at large (including clients and supply chain) will be key to the success of this role, therefore the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels is fundamental.
General duties include:
- Development and review of Project Quality Management Plan
- Support development of activity specific inspection, test plans and checklists
- Audit of suppliers prior to appointment and during construction phase on site
- Attendance at Quality meetings and CLM and Supervisor
- Establish system of maintaining records required to verify that work has been carried out in accordance with contract requirements
- Establish a system to ensure non-conformities are identified and closed out to prevent defects occurring
- Liaise with Supervisor during contract to ensure compliance with clients requirements
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Quality Auditor
- Location Bedford, Highway project
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Our customer is widely recognised as a dynamic resource of civil engineering and project management skills. They aim to set themselves apart from their competitors, and to set standards of project delivery that their customers value and their competitors aspire to match.
At Blackfriars, £300 million ground breaking project, they have an opportunity for a Quality Auditor.
Planning, preparing and carrying out audits of the site quality system, subcontractors, suppliers and designers you'll ensure that the project is delivered to the high standards that our clients have come to expect.
To be successful in this role you would need to have demonstrable audit experience to ‘Lead Auditor' standard including the audit/review of Inspection and Test Plans. Vendor Works Assessment experience of precast concrete, steel fabrication, steel blasting and painting. Administration of Audit Plans / Programmes / Reports and Corrective Action Reports.
A good level of computer literacy including excel, word and an email system is expected along with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
The close working relationship with the Deputy Quality Manager and the team at large (including clients and supply chain) will be key to the success of this role, therefore the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels is fundamental.
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Roadwork's Team Leader (Highways)
North London - Home Counties
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Scope of works
Our client is one of the UK's leading civil engineering contractors, operating throughout most of England. They work for a wide client base of both public sector bodies and private companies, carrying out a variety of works including major highways, bridges, infrastructure and environmental schemes.
They are currently looking for a Roadworks Team Leader to manage a major section of works providing a consistent and quality service to the client. They are requiring someone who can deliver their section to time and budget in line with the client's specifications, who can work independently, reporting directly to a Senior Construction Manager and overseeing 30-40 individuals including sub-contract labour.
The first phase of the project is expected to run until 2012.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Writing and implication of Health and Safety procedures
- Writing and monitoring work programmes.
- Managing contract budgets
- Liaising with the client and designers
- Managing contractors and sub-contractors on site
- andidate requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong leadership skills
- A commitment to quality
Required experience - Earthworks, Drainage, Soft Retained Solutions.
Drainage:
- Pre-earthworks, Cellular Storage Tanks, PCU's / Penstocks,CD, FD, combined, NFD
X-drains
Earthworks:
- Topsoil Strip, Bulk cut / fill, Box dig, capping, subbase
Soft retained solutions:
- Gabions, E/Works Soil: reinforced soil, Soil nails, Pre-cast panels
Roadworks:
- Pavements, Cold Milling, Saw cutting, Kerbs, Road Marking, Concrete c/way, Widening Detail
Hard Widening Solutions:
- Bored Pile Solutions, Sheet pile solution, Mini piles, In-situ concrete,Wall
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - location Dublin or Berlin
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience and abilities: • Degree in Engineering plus substantial relevant post graduate professional experience.
• Chartered or Member of a relevant Institution
• Good IT skills
• Good communication skills, dealing with other employees and external clients
• Confident, proactive character, ability to take the lead in challenging situations
• Have a flexible approach and be a team player
• Be a committed and talented electrical/mechanical designer with experience working in an engineering consultancy environment.
• Ability to co-ordinate with the other discipline Engineers within the practice to produce design solutions for clients.
Details: The key areas of responsibility for these roles are:
• Undertaking detailed engineering design
• Preparing technical schedules
• Planning and managing CAD documentation of design work
• Communicating directly with clients, developing and maintaining key client relationships, maximizing opportunities for repeat business.
• Working closely with Technician (as appropriate)
• In conjunction with senior staff represent the company at meetings with the client, other professionals and suppliers.
• Ensuring service and project work are carried out within agreed deadlines and within budget.
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the project team.
• Ensuring all relevant staff are informed of client matters
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IT SKILLS
Drivers
- Adequate English language - reliable and with good references - class C or D
- C + E also wanted. Current vacancies in Hemel Hempstead, permanent jobs, minimum 6 months experience in the UK is required.
Hotel/Hospitality
- Various positions available on regular basis from waiting staff to management
- All of the vacancies are permanent and with well established companies in the UK
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