Murray McIntosh Recruitment Consultancy

Senior Civil Engineer - Water Multiple Locations Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) Up to £75,000 + benefits (DOE) Full-time 37.5 hours Part-time also considered We're looking for a Senior Level / Principle Civil Engineers with strong water sector experience to join a leading design consultancy contractor. You'll work on some of the UK's most significant water and environmental infrastructure projects, helping deliver sustainable solutions that support communities and respond to climate change. With continued growth across our Water division through AMP8 and beyond, this is an opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while developing your career within a well-established, technically strong consultancy environment. Civil Engineer Role You'll take technical and project leadership responsibility for civil engineering design across the full project lifecycle, including: Asset planning and strategy Concept, outline and detailed design Clean water and wastewater treatment Water and wastewater networks Flood risk management and urban drainage You'll lead and mentor civil engineers, work closely with multi-disciplinary design leads, and take an active role in client engagement to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard. What we're looking for Senior-level Civil Engineer experience within water, drainage, utilities or related infrastructure Background in consultancy or client-side delivery Proven experience leading design packages and supporting junior engineers Confident in client-facing roles and collaborative project delivery Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE, CIWEM or similar) is desirable, but not essential What's on offer Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home (more office-based if preferred) 37.5-hour working week, with part-time options available Private medical cover (Bupa) Enhanced benefits at Principal level, including bonus and flexible benefits allowance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Water division Locations Roles are available across multiple UK offices, with particular demand in Brighton and Newcastle . Other locations include London, Reading, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more. If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to work on impactful water projects, develop others, and progress your career in a flexible, supportive environment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to start the conversation.

M&E Site Manager - Water / Wastewater (Contract) Location: Bristol Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: Up to £500 per day An established water and environmental infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager to lead M&E delivery on a Water Recycling Centre (WRC) project in Bristol. This is a site-based contract role suited to a strong M&E professional with proven water board and water sector experience , ideally gained on wastewater treatment or environmental projects. The Role You will take responsibility for managing all mechanical and electrical site activities from installation through to commissioning, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. This role requires strong coordination across multiple subcontractors and close liaison with internal management and client stakeholders. Reporting Structure Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager One Supervisor reporting into you Responsible for overseeing 4-5 electrical and mechanical subcontractors Key Responsibilities Oversee all mechanical, electrical and EICA installation works on site Manage daily site operations, programme sequencing and subcontractor coordination Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations , HSE legislation and company procedures Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality control and site documentation Review and approve RAMS, method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs) Conduct site inspections and quality audits in line with British and ISO standards Attend and lead coordination meetings with client, contractors and internal teams Support commissioning and handover activities Key Requirements Strong water board / water sector experience (essential) Environmental project experience Proven experience managing M&E works on site Valid JIB, SMSTS, First Aid, AP tickets Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E site management Strong electrical background advantageous Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously Confident communicator with strong leadership capability Why Apply? Long-term 12-month rolling contract Competitive day rate circa £500 High-profile Water Recycling Centre project Opportunity to work within the UK water and environmental infrastructure sector If you are an experienced M&E Site Manager with strong water sector experience and are available for your next contract in Bristol, apply now with your CV.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water / Civil Engineering An experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to support the delivery of water and utilities-focused civil engineering projects based from St Albans. Projects range from £200k to £10m+ , delivered under NEC contracts within a self-delivery model. You will provide hands-on commercial management across live projects, working closely with delivery teams to ensure strong cost control, accurate forecasting and effective risk management. Key Responsibilities Monthly CVRs, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management Cost control and commercial planning across multiple projects Preparation and submission of applications for payment to final account Subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuation and financial management Management of NEC contracts, including cost reimbursable and target cost Administration of change control and compensation events Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities Ensuring compliance with internal commercial processes About You Essential HND / HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying Working towards RICS membership Proven civil engineering experience, ideally within water or utilities Strong NEC contract experience (cost reimbursable and target cost) Experience working for a self-delivery contractor Confident producing CVRs, forecasts and cost analysis Structured and progressive career history Strong IT, numerical and communication skills Desirable Experience on water or utilities frameworks CSCS card Estimating experience Package & Benefits Salary £60,000 - £75,000 Company pension and life assurance Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days Company car, car allowance or green car scheme (role dependent) Flexible benefits and Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing professional development and RICS support Apply now if you are a Quantity Surveyor with strong water or civil engineering experience, seeking a long-term role with clear progression and a stable workload based in St Albans.

We're looking for a Senior Programme Manager to: Lead multi-disciplinary projects across sewer networks, clean water mains, and flooding mitigation Manage senior stakeholders and programme-level finance, risk, and performance Line manage a growing team and drive a strong delivery culture Oversee full project life cycle from design through construction to commissioning You'll need: Strong project/programme management experience in civil engineering or construction Knowledge of CDM regulations and NEC4 contracts Technical qualifications (civil engineering preferred) and excellent people management skills Experience delivering design and construction projects in a regulated environment

Senior Engineer - Rail & Water Location: East London Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full-time, site based We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to take a lead role on the Manor Road NOS7 & NOS8 remediation packages . This is a complex civil engineering scheme involving the repair and remediation of two bridge structures and five trunk sewer barrels , spanning both rail and highway interfaces. The works are currently in design phase , offering a genuine opportunity to be involved from early concept through to delivery on site. You will play a key role in developing innovative engineering and temporary works solutions, leading a team of engineers and sub agents, and driving safe, high-quality and commercially successful delivery. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Agent, commercial and planning teams, and act as a key interface with the client and supply chain. Senior Engineer Role Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project packages Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver works safely, on programme and to specification Ensure all project documentation is produced and implemented (RAMS, ITPs, permits, consents) Manage pre-construction reviews and ensure all stakeholder approvals are in place Maintain and manage the construction programme, progress reporting and short-term lookaheads Support procurement of specialist subcontractors and temporary works designers Oversee the development, procurement and delivery of multiple complex temporary works schemes Maximise commercial performance, identifying variations, opportunities and risk mitigation Chair weekly site meetings and produce accurate internal and client reports Maintain high standards of HSQE compliance across all site activities Client & stakeholder management Day-to-day liaison with the client's operations team Lead on package planning, consents and permitting Ensure client requirements and expectations are consistently met or exceeded Cost control & reporting Populate and manage the project cost plan Maintain detailed site records and diaries Identify cost pressures, savings opportunities and risks, escalating appropriately Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports in line with company procedures About you Essential Strong background in civil engineering within the water / rail sector Working knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) Valid CSCS card Proven ability to lead teams and solve technically challenging problems Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills Drives high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance Desirable SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely Temporary Works Co-ordinator Confined space training Lift supervisor/co-ordinator Proven track record delivering similar complex civil engineering packages Why apply? £450 per day, inside IR35 Early involvement in a technically challenging remediation scheme Opportunity to build and develop your own engineering team Long-term framework work within the water sector Strong support from a well-established delivery team Interested? Apply now with your CV to discuss this Senior Engineer opportunity in confidence.