Making your career work

Graduates and Training Engineering Solutions

GATES

MissionAdding value beyond engineering.

VisionTo be the ‘go to’ engineer.

Values � Putting the clients first

� To be the employer of choice

� Leadership in every aspect

� Right first time delivery

� Diverse teams working together to ensure best solutions

� Quality and integrity at all times

� Enhancing shareholder value and sustainable, maintainable profit

Executive summaryWe operate throughout the world in support of our clients who are global corporate organisations and major developers

Hurley Palmer Flatt is a global independent multi-disciplined engineering consultancy which was established in 1968. We have over 400 staff located throughout our ten offices locations delivering projects worldwide.

The company works in a broad range of sectors which includes major work in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, media and technology, property and construction as well as projects in oil and gas (non-hydro carbons) and rail transportation.

Our clients are predominantly global corporate organisations and major developers such as Santander, Ericsson, Lloyds Banking Group, UBS, Brookfield Office Properties, Thomson Reuters, JP Morgan, Gazprom, HSBC, Infinity, Nationwide, Barclays, RBS, BT, Securus Global, Almacantar, Tesco, Deutsche Bank, NHS, Bank of America, FCA, Equinix, Cadogan, Catlin, Keppel, Chevron, BSkyB, Shell, Global Switch and Network Rail.

We continue to develop the business to the next level which includes business initiatives, from expanding equity ownership for directors to robust graduate training programmes. The company looks to add value in particular areas of expertise the business has developed and continues to expand the service lines it provides to clients.

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We believe that the highest quality client service should be the focus of everything we do, and that our staff are at the very heart of this service.

The FY17 business plan goalsThe business plan goals have been set by the Board and shall be monitored with clear KPIs on a monthly basis

Expansion beyond current revenue boundaries1. To continue being a profitable business.

2. Development plan to promote the best 10% of headcount to next level of promotion.

3. Launch and implement new integrated management system (IMS).

Objectives – talent development Timescales Gifted & Talented framework monitor

Ongoing

Awards 12 monthsStaff engagement programme 12 monthsRecruitment of Talent (graduates, engineers and directors)

Ongoing

Promote Year 3 of the GATES scheme

3 months

“Our graduate training programme has been designed so that we attract and retain the very best young engineers that are available and provide them with training and opportunities for personal and professional growth that they will not find elsewhere.

Our graduates will be encouraged to learn, develop and to challenge. At Hurley Palmer Flatt we are leaders and influencers, and therefore encourage all of our staff to join the institutions and professional bodies that shape our industry and actively participate and contribute to the future of our industry.

We expect our graduates to become our future and seek out talent, excellence and commitment which defines tomorrow’s leadership.”

Our recent major projects include: � Prudential Plc | M&G Project Roman � Jones Lang LaSalle Limited I 21 Lombard Street � Royal Bank of Canada | Luxembourg � Clifford Chance LLP | Generator PLC review

� BoAML – CBRE | MLFC B1 Restaurant detail design � Knight Frank LLP | GAM London Relocation � The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc | Milton Keyes Retail Centre � Aviva Investors UK Real Estate Fund | Bentalls Centre

Paul Flatt, Group Chairman and CEO

The Graduate Programme

Our four year programme whereby the graduate will be placed in a team – working on a significant project – where they can learn all aspects of the design process.

The graduate will learn why buildings are developed, to understand client drivers, and how we can use these drivers to interface with the other members of the design team.

If appropriate, the graduate will be given the opportunity to work with other teams across the disciplines to broaden their experience and become more rounded in their career path.

� The aim for graduates with suitable degrees is to become chartered within five years

� Our scheme will focus on gaining competences for Charterships, but also to developing rounded and confident engineers

� Graduates will join engineering team where they become an integral part of the business

� If appropriate, the company will allow graduates to gain experience on-site by arranging working with an M&E contractor, commissioning company or within a client environment

� Courses relevant to their work may be offered to graduates to enhance their experience

� In order to structure their training all graduates will be monitored every quarter to ensure that they gain the necessary competencies to work towards Chartership and Professional registration

� Graduates will be reviewed bi-annually by their line managers in the form of a Personal Development Plan to record and review performance and discuss salary reviews

� It is anticipated that graduates performing the required standard will be promoted to Intermediate Engineer within two to four years and Senior Engineer within four years

Gifted and Talented FrameworkThe purpose of this programme will be to identify future leaders from within the business that have been recognised as an asset to the future of the company and therefore need to be provided with specific management training to assist with their development and progression through the business.

The framework will be a two year development programme and will be directly supported by the Executive and Management Board. The purpose of this framework is to identify and accelerate progressive talent in the business and to support and develop their role and professional competency within the company.

Mentors and participants involved in the previous years are encouraged to provide feedback so any changes can be or modified to concentrate on more specific areas of management training best suited to our business.

The Trainee Programme � Four year programme

� The scheme will focus on gaining competences for Chartership

� Trainees will join engineering team where they become an integral part of the business

� The company will endeavour to allow trainees to gain experience on site

� Courses relevant to their work may be offered to trainees to enhance their experience

� In order to structure their training all trainees will be monitored every three months to ensure that they gain the necessary competencies

� Trainees will be reviewed bi-annually by their line manages in the form of a Personal Development Plan for performance and discuss salary reviews for performance and role review

Graduate responsibilities and job description � Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and

drawing production

� Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design

� Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages

� Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications

� Keeping CPD records up to date and arranging future CPDs for the office on a monthly basis

� Monitoring building systems and processes

� Attend a range of project and technical meetings, as well as possible on-site opportunities when required

� Assisting with forecasting spending, using whole life-cycle costing techniques and ensuring work is kept to budget

� Develop an understanding of appropriate Legislation Standards, Building Regulations and Codes of Practice

� Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines

� Maintain a training log on a regular basis, recording achievements and experience

� Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status

� Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects

Approved Level 3Qualifications and

AssessedProfessional

Developementand Experience

HND / FD

AccreditedBachelors Degree

AccreditedHonours Degree

ICTTech

EngTech

IEng

CEng

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ProfessionalDevelopment

and Experience

AssessedProfessionalDevelopment

and Experience

AccreditedIntegrated MEng

Degree

Further Learningto Masters Level

or AccreditedMasters Degree

Further Learningto Bachelors

Level

AdvancedApprenticeship

Competencies and chartershipThe following describes the competencies that are defined by the Engineering Council as being necessary to qualify as Chartered Engineers.

Institutions The company is actively involved with the senior engineering institutions and runs its training scheme along their guidelines. Upon joining the programme the graduate will discuss with the Training and Development team the available choices and be given advice as to which is most appropriate.

Institution’s fees for the primary choice are paid by the company for one year.

� IET

� CIBSE

� IMECH E

� IPHE

� IStructE

Graduates and engineers are encouraged to upgrade their level of membership as their experience grows. We have affiliations with these institutions and invite them to speak with our graduates every year about their Membership and Chartership Programmes.

Extra-curricular activites

Mentors and ‘buddies’As part of the graduate development programme, each graduate will be provided with a mentor to help guide them towards their goals, objectives, aspirations and career progression. The mentoring relationship will be with an experienced staff member who will offer on-going support throughout their career development at Hurley Palmer Flatt.

The mentor will: � Build confidence

� Help integrate the graduate into the team

� Give impartial ideas and advice

� Provide feedback and give support surrounding the working life of an engineer

� Give a better understanding of the company

� Impart their knowledge and expertise

� Help and recognise the abilities of the mentee to develop their skills

� Treat the relationship as confidential

� Assist the mentee to problem solve and produce solutions

Successful mentoring will require both parties to actively participate in the relationship. All graduates will be encouraged to seek feedback, be willing to observe as well as demonstrate enthusiasm.

The mentor will also support the graduate to set goals and reflect on their learning so far, and encourage them to make suggestions throughout the programme. As part of the integration into the company we would recommend that each graduate arranges to meet with their mentor as often as is needed.

We value our graduates at Hurley Palmer Flatt, and as part of getting to know the company we would encourage graduates to ‘buddy up’ with a young engineer who previously joined Hurley Palmer Flatt as a graduate. A buddy will be someone to go to for advice, have lunch with and be the first ‘port of call’ in the graduates day-to-day working life.

Quarterly social eventsThese events can be held internally with our Young Engineers Forum Committee (YEFC) as well each regional office holding their own social events.

Networking events CIBSE has a Young Engineers Network (YEN), which consists of regional centres that provide a forum and support network for engineers new to the profession.

Company marketing events and awardsWhere applicable attending company awards and events.

Social media Creating of social media based sites, LinkedIn/ Twitter/Facebook/Flickr with assistance from Marketing department.

We welcome contributions to our in-house newsletter ‘HPF Connect’ and host a regular roundup of events on our Flickr page.

Young Engineers Forum Committee (YEFC)

Hurley Palmer Flatt are committed to improving the knowledge and skills of their staff and engineers in order to maximise the value added to their projects and the industry. As part of this, the graduates and young engineers who work with the company have access to a forum for them learn new skills and share knowledge with their peers.

This forum is the Young Engineers Forum Committee Forum (YEFC) which Hurley Palmer Flatt will provide resource, experience and guidance from senior engineers and management in order to pass on the knowledge gained as a company to the ‘next generation’ of engineers.

YECF OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the YEFC are be as follows:1. Hold regular meetings in order to provide knowledge sharing between young

engineers of different disciplines and senior engineers to broaden the horizons of the young engineers. Knowledge sharing can be in the form of:

a. Site visits to supplier’s factories, construction projects or occupied buildings to understand the different services and skills that are required during each stage of construction

b. Presentations by young or senior engineers about a specific project, a technical aspect of a project or a lessons learned scenario which will demonstrate good practice, compliance with regulations and standards or common pitfalls

2. Use the meetings described in objective 1 to provide practise for young engineers in attending professional meetings and presentations in order to improve their skills in the following areas:

a. Chairing meetings

b. Taking and producing official minutes

c. Creating action lists and ensuring that assigned actions are completed

d. Providing and following a proposed agenda

e. Listening to presentations on technical subjects

f. Preparing and presenting on a particular subject

3. Sharing, via open forum as part of the meetings, engineers’ experiences to enable improvement of their professional abilities in accordance with the Engineering Council and the engineer’s chosen professional body (e.g. CISBE, IET; IMechE, etc.) in order to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. In order to facilitate this, a list of the engineers in the company shall be created with each engineer’s name, job title, professional body and level within their professional body to provide potential mentors for young engineers.

4. Create social links between engineers of a similar age in order to foster intra- office relationships. As the young engineers rise through the company these relationships will be important in managing the business.

Roles and responsibilitiesIt is the intention that the YEFC will be run by the young engineers in order to provide experience as outlined in the objectives; however, accountability must be maintained.

YEFC oversightJay Amin – Company Secretary and Human Resources DirectorBrian Brett – Director responsible for Training and Development

Bring your new career to life As a graduate engineer with Hurley Palmer Flatt you will work on challenging and exciting projects for major clients from day one, alongside many of the leading engineers in the industry.

We are a dynamic company focused on being the leader in our industry. We recruit the best graduates and you will find that we provide the best training, working environment and opportunities for career development.

We offer a range of attractive career opportunities based in our London, Purley and Glasgow offices. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer excellent benefits, including:

� Graduate Development Programmes

� Excellent CPD and training courses

� Incentivisation scheme

� 25 days holiday + bank holidays

� Pension scheme (non-contributory)

� Healthcare

� Life assurance

� Income Protection and Employee Assistance Programme

� Paid professional subscription – one year

� Interest-free season ticket travel loans

� Salary sacrifice scheme

» Pension

» Cycle to work

» Childcare vouchers

� Employee recruitment scheme

Hurley Palmer Flatt look back at last year’s GATES programme and find out how last years’ graduates have got on.

Arun Patel, David Tranter, and Ben Cowperthwaite have all experienced Hurley Palmer Flatt as graduates and we are proud of how far they have come over the past year. We caught up with our graduates and found out how their experience within the scheme has helped shape their time in the company. What has been the highlight of your time over the past last year?

Ben Cowperthwaite “My highlight has been obtaining the prestigious graduate of the year award, and reminding my team at every possibility.” Arun Patel “Working within a team of experienced engineers at all levels, gaining a further understanding of the industry and how it has evolved over time.” David Tranter “My highlight has been joining a team of very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced engineers.”

Any exciting projects to note?

Ben Cowperthwaite “One of the exciting projects I have worked on is the edgy office fit-out in Shoreditch. As a trendy electrical engineer, I was required to explain the phenomenon to my decidedly un-cool colleagues.”

Arun Patel “Reckitt Benckiser Project Wren Laboratory: working through the project from concept design to its current status at Stage D.”

David Tranter “Two projects for the National Gallery have been particularly interesting as well as a small involvement in the new UBS headquarters in Broadgate.”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of the graduate scheme?

Ben Cowperthwaite “I fully enjoy attending all of the YEC meetings”.

Arun Patel “I like the fact that all progress through each quarter is monitored and reviewed to ensure that the graduate is exposed to all aspects of the role, ensuring the learning curve is always steep and on-going.”

David Tranter “As well as being very capable and experienced, my team also has a very supportive atmosphere. People are willing to take time out to explain complicated systems or concepts. The regular meetings to discuss progress are also very important.”

How would you describe your journey over the past year and do you have any advice for our new graduates starting this year?

Ben Cowperthwaite “I have learned a lot by entering a new field. This grad scheme teaches you everything a degree does not. New grads should challenge people to explain acronyms, because half of the time the engineers using them have forgotten what they stand for.”

Arun Patel “Do not be afraid to ask colleagues for help, as everyone has a vast amount of experience and knowledge.”

David Tranter “A lot has happened in a year and I feel like I have learned an incredible amount. There is still a lot more to learn. Don’t be dissuaded if you feel overwhelmed by it all.”

Ben Cowperthwaite

My experiences with Hurley Palmer Flatt

We are proud to have helped our graduates through this journey and we look forward to working with our graduate intake of 2016!

Arun Patel

David Tranter

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STRUCTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERINGIT, SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY

CRITICAL ENGINEERINGADVANCED BUILDING OPTIMISATION

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We are committed to supporting our clients worldwide.

Our network of offices arm us with the scope and knowledge to manage local compliance, procurement and cultural differences. Through these relationships, we enforce the highest international standards to guarantee quality.

London HQt: +44 (0)20 7429 3333Contacts: Adrian Gray Richard Whitaker Andy Tate

Purleyt: +44 (0)20 8763 5900Contact: Brian Brett

Manchester*Hannan | Hurleypalmerflattt: +44 (0)161 337 2200Contact: Paul Roche

Glasgowt: +44 (0)141 572 1324Contact: Mark Arthur

New York*rda | hurleypalmerflattt: +1 212 764 7272Contact: Paul Roche

Dubait: +971 (0)50 1533549Contact: Marc Andrews

Mumbait: +91 (0)80 4180 0873Contact: Mark Simpson

Singaporet: +65 6736 7394Contact: Mark Simpson

Sydneyt: +61 (0)2 9112 9900Contact: Dan Pointon

* Associate offices: Dubai, New York

Contact the Recruitment Team | Jay Amin or Francesca Scullt: +44 20 8763 5900 | e: recruitment@hurleypalmerflatt.comwww.hurleypalmerflatt.com