Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Quality Advisor to join their team in Sheffield. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out audits on site to ensure that the works being constructed comply with the Contract drawings, Specifications, Technical manuals, Manufacturers recommendations and appropriate UK or EU codes. Motivate and engage with site personnel on construction issues. Decision making related to Compliance, intervening in conjunction with senior site leaders should work need intervention. Be required to oversee direct involvement with Stakeholders and Subcontractors in developing and producing Project Specific Inspection Test Plans. Manage and identify shortfalls in Resource levels and engage in the recruitment of new staff when required. Develop and nurture relationships with Site Teams and other Departments, Subcontractors and Clients where required. Create audit reports highlighting both positive and negative findings and ensure that matters raised are concluded to the satisfaction of the Project requirements and Senior management. Provide advice and support to the site teams on specific elements of work and provide updates on Trends/Non-compliances periodically. Engage with third party experts should specialist advice be required. Be flexible and prepared to travel to all parts of the UK and Ireland to support business requirements. Provide support at tender presentations if required to do so. The Individual Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders Be a good communicator and possess the ability to deal with complex situations competently and respectfully. Passion to drive continuous improvement Excellent written and communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Ability to adapt to new process positively and quickly Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Desirable: HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field Construction experience within commercial or infrastructure projects Will approach the role with a positive attitude, motivation, thus adding value to the department, sites and the Company as a whole.
12/06/2026
Full time
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Quality Advisor to join their team in Sheffield. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out audits on site to ensure that the works being constructed comply with the Contract drawings, Specifications, Technical manuals, Manufacturers recommendations and appropriate UK or EU codes. Motivate and engage with site personnel on construction issues. Decision making related to Compliance, intervening in conjunction with senior site leaders should work need intervention. Be required to oversee direct involvement with Stakeholders and Subcontractors in developing and producing Project Specific Inspection Test Plans. Manage and identify shortfalls in Resource levels and engage in the recruitment of new staff when required. Develop and nurture relationships with Site Teams and other Departments, Subcontractors and Clients where required. Create audit reports highlighting both positive and negative findings and ensure that matters raised are concluded to the satisfaction of the Project requirements and Senior management. Provide advice and support to the site teams on specific elements of work and provide updates on Trends/Non-compliances periodically. Engage with third party experts should specialist advice be required. Be flexible and prepared to travel to all parts of the UK and Ireland to support business requirements. Provide support at tender presentations if required to do so. The Individual Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders Be a good communicator and possess the ability to deal with complex situations competently and respectfully. Passion to drive continuous improvement Excellent written and communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Ability to adapt to new process positively and quickly Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Desirable: HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field Construction experience within commercial or infrastructure projects Will approach the role with a positive attitude, motivation, thus adding value to the department, sites and the Company as a whole.
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in Dumfries on a 30 million plus civil engineering flood protection scheme Although initially based on the project in Dumfries the successful individual will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK. Taking into account the above home location is flexible and if working away from home a very competitive accommodation and subsistence package is on offer. Flood protection schemes, infrastructure, port/harbour and marine experience would be beneficial Responsibilities The primary role is to take full responsibility and accountability for ensuring and delivering all aspects of a civil engineering project. The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills. Responsible for following and implementing company procedures, inspections and forms Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with company SHEQ policies and procedures Ensure subcontractors, designers, clients, staff and visitors are inducted and approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place Setting out and levelling using GPS and/or total station equipment Build strong relationships with management and supply chain Record, submit and monitor non-conformance reports (NCR) and maintain the NCR register. Ensure drawings, specifications and other contract documents are kept up to date Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing With the assistance of the site agent develop short term look ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain Produce weekly / monthly progress reports, as appropriate. Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence Ensure accurate daily records are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including Sub-contractors. Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications. The Individual HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a related field Full UK Driving Licence Excellent technical knowledge of civil engineering and best practices. The successful candidate will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK Desirable BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a related field
12/06/2026
Full time
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in Dumfries on a 30 million plus civil engineering flood protection scheme Although initially based on the project in Dumfries the successful individual will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK. Taking into account the above home location is flexible and if working away from home a very competitive accommodation and subsistence package is on offer. Flood protection schemes, infrastructure, port/harbour and marine experience would be beneficial Responsibilities The primary role is to take full responsibility and accountability for ensuring and delivering all aspects of a civil engineering project. The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills. Responsible for following and implementing company procedures, inspections and forms Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with company SHEQ policies and procedures Ensure subcontractors, designers, clients, staff and visitors are inducted and approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place Setting out and levelling using GPS and/or total station equipment Build strong relationships with management and supply chain Record, submit and monitor non-conformance reports (NCR) and maintain the NCR register. Ensure drawings, specifications and other contract documents are kept up to date Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing With the assistance of the site agent develop short term look ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain Produce weekly / monthly progress reports, as appropriate. Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence Ensure accurate daily records are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including Sub-contractors. Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications. The Individual HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a related field Full UK Driving Licence Excellent technical knowledge of civil engineering and best practices. The successful candidate will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK Desirable BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a related field
Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects. Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Design Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a major award in London. Design Management experience of constructing hotels/commercial/leisure/offices or similar would be of benefit. Ideally individuals applying for this opportunity must have previously worked for a Tier 1 construction contractor in a similar role which involves managing the design process in either a site based role and/or bid involvement for projects with values from £5 million to £50 million and above. Responsibilities: The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from. The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project. Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise. Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering. Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams. Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix. Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate. Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols. Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme. Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule. Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops. Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs. Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests. Implement and manage the site RFI process and register. Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships. Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team. Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design. Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales. Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction. Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required. Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files. Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required. Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues. Qualifications Relevant design/construction related qualification. Experience Construction industry experience. Strong leadership skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. IT literate. Excellent Communication Skills. Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability. Desirable Experience in the use of full MS Office suite. Experience in working with Document Control. Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent. Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software.
10/06/2026
Full time
Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects. Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Design Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a major award in London. Design Management experience of constructing hotels/commercial/leisure/offices or similar would be of benefit. Ideally individuals applying for this opportunity must have previously worked for a Tier 1 construction contractor in a similar role which involves managing the design process in either a site based role and/or bid involvement for projects with values from £5 million to £50 million and above. Responsibilities: The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from. The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project. Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise. Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering. Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams. Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix. Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate. Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols. Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme. Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule. Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops. Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs. Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests. Implement and manage the site RFI process and register. Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships. Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team. Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design. Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales. Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction. Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required. Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files. Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required. Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues. Qualifications Relevant design/construction related qualification. Experience Construction industry experience. Strong leadership skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. IT literate. Excellent Communication Skills. Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability. Desirable Experience in the use of full MS Office suite. Experience in working with Document Control. Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent. Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software.
Our client is one of Scotland's top construction companies and civil engineering contractors, with headquarters in Glasgow and operating across the Central Belt, Southern and Northern Scotland. They are now looking to recruit experienced civils orientated Site Agents and/or Sub Agents for roads/highways, infrastructure, earthworks and drainage projects in the Central Belt and North of Scotland where you'll manage a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers. Solid experience of Substations, Roadworks/Highways and/or Structures, Earthworks and Drainage would be highly beneficial Are you looking to develop your career as a site agent and beyond? Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company within the construction and infrastructure industry with significant career progression opportunities? Working across the private and public sectors, they have become a partner of choice for civil engineering and groundworks solutions with housebuilders, main contractors, local authorities, public utilities and industry. They work as Principal Contractor for the majority of their clients. They are currently recruiting for talented, motivated and ambitious Site Agents or Sub Agents to join their established civils team on a major civils/infrastructure project in the Central Belt of Scotland. As a site agent you will be responsible for the management of the construction site, in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. Already experienced as a site agent you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or equivalent). You will have a hands-on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of the project and you will have extensive civil engineering experience.
07/06/2026
Full time
Our client is one of Scotland's top construction companies and civil engineering contractors, with headquarters in Glasgow and operating across the Central Belt, Southern and Northern Scotland. They are now looking to recruit experienced civils orientated Site Agents and/or Sub Agents for roads/highways, infrastructure, earthworks and drainage projects in the Central Belt and North of Scotland where you'll manage a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers. Solid experience of Substations, Roadworks/Highways and/or Structures, Earthworks and Drainage would be highly beneficial Are you looking to develop your career as a site agent and beyond? Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company within the construction and infrastructure industry with significant career progression opportunities? Working across the private and public sectors, they have become a partner of choice for civil engineering and groundworks solutions with housebuilders, main contractors, local authorities, public utilities and industry. They work as Principal Contractor for the majority of their clients. They are currently recruiting for talented, motivated and ambitious Site Agents or Sub Agents to join their established civils team on a major civils/infrastructure project in the Central Belt of Scotland. As a site agent you will be responsible for the management of the construction site, in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. Already experienced as a site agent you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or equivalent). You will have a hands-on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of the project and you will have extensive civil engineering experience.
