Bi-TAS Ltd

https://www.cross-safety.org/uk/safety-information/cross-safety-report/concerns-about-punching-shear-flat-slab-1050

Another very important issue highlighted by CROSS.

One we can thankfully assist with and have a great deal of knowledge about.

As engineers, particularly with older structures, drawings get lost, go missing and in some cases do not reflect what has actually been constructed.

We have a variety of techniques to assist with this, and it is far better to be accurate than to make a list of assumptions.

From basic Quality Control checks on newly poured concrete structures through to full structural investigations of existing structures and infrastructure and all of the awkward, interesting and specialist projects in between - if you need some expert guidance, we are happy to talk to you.

Come and find out why our clients use us again and again - a more consultative partnered approach instead of the traditional client/surveyor “do what you are told” way of working that has gone before.

We are Bi-TAS. We are experts in structural investigation.

www.bi-tas.com

Concerns about punching shear in a flat slab This report concerns potential shear failures in flat slabs. This originates from inconsistent design and detailing of the shear reinforcement where a proprietary shear link system is assumed in the design but not followed in detailing.

We are looking for a new site operative, based out of our yard in Redditch. The position is full time but a contract role initially on a day rate, with a view to going full time PAYE in the future.

If you already hold a valid CSCS card, this is preferable but not essential.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, willing to learn, is capable of using modern technology such as an iPad and laptop, not afraid of using breakers or hand held tools, and has a professional demeanour and appearance.

You must have a clean driving licence and able to pass an enhanced DBS/criminal records check.

In return we can give you a great working environment in a family run business, good rate of pay (negotiable but £110-150 per day starting), varied job (every site and day is different) and a chance to learn some very transferable skills in a niche exciting business.

If you want to know more, you can visit our website to learn more about us (www.bi-tas.com). Please send a CV and covering email to [email protected] explaining your experience in construction to date and why you think you would be a good fit.

Structural Investigation | Bi-tas When you partner with Bi-TAS, you get our pioneering technology and industry leading best practices offering unique insight into specialist structural investigation.

We are looking for a new site operative, based out of our yard in Redditch. The position is full time but a contract role initially on a day rate, with a view to going full time PAYE in the future.

If you already hold a valid CSCS card, this is preferable but not essential.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, willing to learn, is capable of using modern technology such as an iPad and laptop, not afraid of using breakers or hand held tools, and has a professional demeanour and appearance.

You must have a clean driving licence and able to pass an enhanced DBS/criminal records check.

In return we can give you a great working environment in a family run business, good rate of pay (negotiable but £100-140 per day starting), varied job (every site and day is different) and a chance to learn some very transferable skills in a niche exciting business.

If you want to know more, you can visit our website to learn more about us (www.bi-tas.com). Please send a CV and covering email to [email protected] explaining your experience in construction to date and why you think you would be a good fit.

Experts in Structural Investigation For all of your testing, coring, investigation, concrete scanning requirements - speak to us today!

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Experts in Structural Investigation For all of your testing, coring, investigation, concrete scanning requirements - speak to us today!

We are still actively looking to hear from a range of people - Graduate to Project level Engineers and site operatives who have a desire to become experts in structural investigation!

We have been busy expanding this year and have taken on new hires, new projects, new equipment, new clients and new premises!

We offer really interesting and diverse project work, flexible working and a family driven work ethos. Oh, and a good salary package too!

For us it is less about having experience of what we do and more about having that “je ne sais quoi” personality and enthusiasm to learn some new skills.

If you enjoy findings out how things tick, enjoy challenging puzzles and have a personality that means you have a gut wrenching desire to know how something works before you can leave it be then we want to hear from you!

Happy to receive messages on here or via our office email to discuss confidentially if you are interested or know someone who might be!

We are still very interested in hearing from talented individuals at a range of levels!

We are currently looking for Engineers at Graduate to more senior candidate (5 years + experience) to join our team.

We are also looking for site operatives.

We offer a really interesting and varied job role, flexible working and a family driven work ethos.

For us it is less about having experience of what we do and more about having that “je ne sais quoi” personality and enthusiasm to learn some new skills.

Happy to receive messages on here or via our office email to discuss confidentially if you are interested or know someone who might be!

We are looking for multiple level candidates ranging from new Graduates to Senior Engineers so if you are interested but unsure of our requirements, please reach out!

Key skill requirements (what you need to be able to do)

ESSENTIAL
 Tech savvy with no fear of using or learning new technologies or software
 Have a clean full UK driving licence
 Enthusiastic and motivated – someone who can self-motivate working from home but also be keen to work
with others
 Be a problem solver with an analytical mind
 Write reports to a high standard and have pride in their work
 Be willing to learn and be excited about gaining some new skills

DESIRABLE
 Have ambition and ideas on how to move forward on a professional level and also as part of the company. This is a key opportunity to join the business during a period of growth and expansion.
 Be a team player and collaborative
 Client facing skills – be happy to meet up with a room full of people and hold a conversation
 Presentation skills (occasionally we are requested to do CPD, whilst it isn’t essential it would help if we had
someone who could share this responsibility down the line)

Qualification/experience requirements (what you need to have done)

ESSENTIAL
 Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
 Knowledge or experience of various building structures/construction techniques
 An experience of technical report writing

DESIRABLE
 Knowledge of GPR/EM scanning tools
 Knowledge of materials testing or testing for asset management purposes (ie extending life cycle of a
structure/maintenance)
 Some hands on site experience
 Hold a CSCS card
 Hold other site based qualifications (first aid, rooftop safety, IPAF/PASMA, etc). Not essential – support
provided if required.

Who are Bi-TAS, what do we do?

We are Bi-TAS, Birmingham Testing and Scanning Ltd.

We are a boutique structural investigation company.

What does that mean? We are the Sherlock Holmes of the construction industry. We deal in providing accurate information on existing structures using our expertise, know- how and experience by incorporating technology and state of the art practices.

Our clients, who range from consultant engineers, government, property management companies and everyone in between get in touch with us to find out what they need from their structure to keep it healthy or to move their project along when it stalls.

We work on everything from rooftops at the top of sky scrapers, to nuclear power stations, highway bridges, industrial buildings, university buildings, and everything in between. You name it, we have likely worked on it.

Every day and every project is different, but our customers rely on our consistency of producing high level information and reporting.
We have naturally reached the point after safely growing the business where we need to expand and we have a 5 year expansion plan which you would be a key part of.

What is really great about our business is that it feels like one big family inside the company and we are keen to keep that mentality and feeling – it is our mindset that happy, well rewarded staff produce the best work and are less likely to go off looking for other opportunities down the line. Consistency of contact is key for us and our clients – nobody has left us after joining yet, and we are hoping to keep it that way as best we can!

We have a small office based in Rubery, Birmingham as well as a couple of yards/depots that the site operatives work from in the South Birmingham and Worcestershire areas. From there we cover projects nationally.

Who are we looking for?

Successful candidates will be something of a problem solver, someone for whom puzzles make them tick. This role will involve taking snap shots of information and then using your knowledge (and the knowledge of those around you) to take those snap shots and put them together into a bigger picture to understand how a building is working, how it was constructed, the issues that might arise from that process.

They would be a self-starter, someone capable of managing their own time and working remotely (the pandemic has changed how we work as a nation...) on a laptop in their own home, but also happy to meet up or work in the office – the choice would be yours, but you may not always be surrounded by people during your day to day as we are so busy (but would be supported, in this day and age technology is key!).

You would enjoy a mixture of challenges day to day (no two projects are the same) but also would thrive on following processes to produce the standard and level of reporting our customers expect. Attention to detail is equally key.

You would definitely need to be a good communicator – you will be liaising with your own site team gathering the information you need to put your report together for the client, so giving clear instructions and communicating during a project as site conditions change is something very key.

You need to be located in Birmingham area.

We are recruiting a Graduate/Structural Engineer!

https://www.bi-tas.com/single-post/bi-tas-needs-you-join-our-team

I realise yet again we haven’t posted on here for a good while, but it is basically because we have been absolutely flat out now for months, with no sign of it letting up.

We will be recruiting in the summer and will be looking for a graduate or trainee (degree student on day release) civil/structural engineer and two site operatives to service a series of project wins.

If you are experienced on site or just plain curious at the dark arts that we do and based in the south birmingham/Worcestershire area then drop an email across to [email protected]

www.bi-tas.com