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Senior Highways Engineer We are working with a large, independent civil and structural consultancy, looking to add an experienced senior Highways Engineer to their staff on a permanent basis in South Manchester, The Client The client is widely established with a 40+ year operating history over several UK offices. They continue to be privately owned and benefit from not being caught up in the internal politics which often restrict large corporate firms. Technology and keeping an eye on the future is key to their success, as they are always at the forefront of new industry trends and resources, rapidly adapting to any changes in technology and end-user requirements. Examples of this can be found in all the clients' works using advanced digital tools and computer analysis software, including 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM). Where they are used throughout all stages of the design process. Working within the public and private sectors the client has a large secondment division alongside their inhouse design teams. The Role Working for the company's inhouse design team on a permanent basis, this role would suit a career driven individual who would be looking to progress through the company over time. There are many success stories within the current work force, in particular a director who started as a senior engineer just ten years ago. Duties: " Preparation of feasibility studies, designs, scheme drawings and calculations " Preparation of contract documents and specifications " Undertaking project management tasks for schemes " Financial and commercial management " Mentoring/managing junior members of staff, liaising with clients and supervision of contractors " Liaising with other discipline team leaders to ensure technical integration Applicants should be: " HNC/D or degree qualified " Have proven experience working on Section 278 an 38. " Experienced in working in a highway design office (essential) " Up to 10 years' practical design experience " Recent experience of preparing designs for local roads, junction improvements, cycling / pedestrian projects (essential) " DMRB and current design standards/codes (essential) " Team leadership experience - work with minimal supervision/mentor other staff (essential) For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Principal Highways Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester We are working on behalf of one of the UK's largest independent Transport and Infrastructure Consultancies, who are currently looking to hire a principal infrastructure engineer for their Manchester office. The successful applicant will join a team of nearly 200, in a company where you are more than just a number. Everything from the working environment to the benefits package gives the feel of a company that really cares about its employees. The Role Working within the infrastructure industry delivering detailed designs of Roads & Drainage for private developments across the UK. Being a senior member of a successful team, you will be required to mentor, motivate, coach and sign off work of those more junior to you, whilst working on your own designs and proposals. There is potential for a work winning element to this role, providing the candidate also had strong technical abilities. Client liaison will be a large part of the role, and any candidates would be expected to demonstrate a successful background in this field. Requirements: o BSc, BEng, MEng (or equivalent) o Chartership through a professional body o Experience within Drainage Design Section 38/278/106 o Working knowledge AutoCAD Civil 3D o Proven experience with team management o Desire to work as an essential cog in a team Desired Communication Skills " Experience in communicating effectively with clients of various backgrounds and seniority. " An ability to back up opinions with well-constructed evidenced arguments. " The ability to confidently explain complex analysis to non-specialists. " A commitment to quality by a positive attitude to change management and ongoing interpretation of organisational aims and objectives. " Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships. " Extensive experience of working effectively as a member of a team. For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Principal Infrastructure Design Engineer - Leeds Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a Leading Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy, who operate from a network of offices both in the UK and overseas. The company specialise in civil infrastructure, including drainage, roads and sewer systems for new build residential and commercial projects, working with an expanding client base has created a new role in the team at their Leeds office. The Role You will be responsible for the detailed design of civil infrastructure, working with multiple clients across the country. It will be a varied role that will include representing the business at project meetings and ensuring timely delivery of agreed solutions. Responsible for detailed design of civil infrastructure, including drainage, roads and sewer systems for new build residential projects Liaise with outside parties including Highways and Sewer authorities and utility services companies to provide cost effective solutions for our clients Attending meetings with Local Authorities and Drainage officers. Proactive approach in liaising with our clients (daily basis) Ability to confidently hold and chair meetings Represent the company for onsite meetings/Project Meetings Represent the business at project meetings Work on AutoCAD, PDS and Micro Drainage Required Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role Qualified by HNC or degree level Hold a clean driving license Skilled at communicating and managing workloads effectively Windes/Microdrainage Sewer Hydraulic design S38 / S104 / S218 Highways design What's on Offer? The company will offer the right candidate a market leading salary and benefits package with employees rewarded for loyalty and their contribution towards growing the business. Benefits Include . car allowance or car Bonus scheme Pension scheme . Flexible working

Principal Infrastructure Design Engineer / Work Winning Consultant - Warrington Vertical Recruitment is working closely with a Leading Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy, who operate from a network of offices both in the UK and overseas. The company specialise in civil infrastructure, including drainage, roads and sewer systems for new build residential and commercial projects, working with an expanding client base has created a new role in the team at their Warrington office. The Role You will be responsible for the detailed design of civil infrastructure, working with multiple clients across the country. It will be a varied role that will include representing the business at project meetings and ensuring timely delivery of agreed solutions. There is also potential for the successful candidate to develop into a work winning position, with large bonuses on offer. Responsible for detailed design of civil infrastructure, including drainage, roads and sewer systems for new build residential projects Liaise with outside parties including Highways and Sewer authorities and utility services companies to provide cost effective solutions for our clients Attending meetings with Local Authorities and Drainage officers. Proactive approach in liaising with our clients (daily basis) Ability to confidently hold and chair meetings Represent the company for onsite meetings/Project Meetings Represent the business at project meetings Work on AutoCAD, PDS and Micro Drainage Required Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role Qualified by HNC or degree level Hold a clean driving license Skilled at communicating and managing workloads effectively Windes/Microdrainage Sewer Hydraulic design S38 / S104 / S218 Highways design What's on Offer? The company will offer the right candidate a market leading salary and benefits package with employees rewarded for loyalty and their contribution towards growing the business. Benefits Include . car allowance or car Bonus scheme Pension scheme .Flexible working

Senior / Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Central Leeds Role Overview We are working with an industry leading Transportation and Infrastructure consultancy seeking to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a range of technical skills and the ability to manage challenging projects. The successful candidate will be tasked with delivering a large body of work for private developers. The role will require stakeholder management and relationship building to secure further work in the area with new and existing clients. The Client The client has an unrivalled share in the market for private sector transport strategy, transport appraisal and evaluation, and spatial economics. Their portfolio of project clients includes impressive projects from a large list of private developers. A 'family focused' company, the client looks to every induvial to be a key member of the team and play a vital role in the delivery of each project. With an environment like this, there is opportunity for fast progression within the company. Many of the senior managers having started with the company in junior roles. Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio. Optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting their clients at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed. As a senior member of the team the successful candidate will be required to: " Compile and present effective proposals in order to support work winning for the team. " Utilise Project Management skills to deliver successful projects managing time, cost and quality. " Constantly learn and adapt, deepening their own skill set in order to improve marketability to our clients and as internal project resource. " Contribute to effective team performance, through management and hands on technical processes when needed. Manage and supervise more junior members of the team. " Manage and drive their own career path by identifying training courses, networking events, seminars and industry trends which would benefit themselves and the team. " Develop and provide technical expertise. Essential Requirements " Passion for the role of transport in supporting local, regional and national objectives. " Demonstrating intelligent understanding of the infrastructure sector, the immediate market place and the key factors affecting it. " The ability to use computer modelling and design software associated with below ground drainage designs, road design, earthworks and specification writing. (i.e. MicroDrainage, AutoCAD Civil 3D, NBS Buildings and NBS Create). " Experienced in the production of detailed design information, technical reports, drawings, tender documents & specifications, integration with BIM for public and private developments, and familiar with Design Standards such as Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, National Planning Policy Framework, Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM and LEED, the Specifications for Highways works and other relevant British Infrastructure regulations. " You must be experienced in drainage infrastructure to adoptable standards including the negotiation of Section 278 and Section 38. Desired Communication Skills " Experience in communicating effectively with clients of various backgrounds and seniority. " An ability to back up opinions with well-constructed evidenced arguments. " The ability to confidently explain complex analysis to non-specialists. " Experience of delivering successful transport strategies and business cases, across a range of modes and geographies. " A commitment to quality by a positive attitude to change management and ongoing interpretation of organisational aims and objectives. " Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships. " Extensive experience of working effectively as a member of a team. The position offered (Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer) will depend upon the experience and skills of the successful candidate. For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Our client is a M&E Contractor. They have a distinguished track record of delivering successful solutions in the commercial and retail industry. This client is well established and respected has long standing relationships with many key clients in this sector and has recently won some prestigious projects meaning a pipeline of work which stretches for many years. To effectively deliver these projects they are currently recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to be responsible for managing projects and a design team. Reporting to the Director the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the engineering of design activities. Duties will involve: " Helping manage projects on time and within budget " Being part of a design team " Meeting with the client, team and project director to discuss progress " Monitoring of costs and resources against targets " Supporting business development activities including prospective client visits " Presentations and bid preparation The ideal candidate will be: " A Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer experience " Degree qualified (preferable) " Experienced within the Building Services sector, ideally in the M&E contractor industry " An excellent communicator who can motivate teams " Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Please do not hesitate to contact me if interested

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Employers Agent to work for a multi award-winning Construction Consultancy in Manchester. The role will involve providing a range of services to a key Client, working alongside a Director of the business. The Client is a well regarding North West Developer that specialise in Industrial and Commercial office, new build and refurbishment projects. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to take responsibility for large projects, acting as the main contact with the client. The Consultancy envisage the successful applicant would be fast-tracked to Associate Director within a successful 12 month period. The Role: Estimating and cost planning Procurement advice Tender document preparation and reporting Project Management Employers Agent Contract administrator and cost control Interim valuations Cost reporting Contract and dispute advice Final account preparation Requirements: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a similar technical discipline 5 – 10 years technical delivery experience Have previously undertaken the role of Employers Agent and Project Manager Feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts and forging new business relationships A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines A team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious The company invests heavily in its people, recognising that its staff members are its most asset. Individual training plans and accelerated schemes foster an environment of continual personal development. A competitive salary and package are on offer along with the opportunity to work on some highly challenging and rewarding projects in the North West

My client is currently looking for a Roofer to join them on a permanent basis. They are a reputable company that have recently expanded due to an increase of jobs. You will be working across a number of projects, in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

Contract Highways Design Engineer - Manchester My client are a leading regional consultancy providing design services to local authorities within their highways and infrastructure departments. They are looking for experienced highways engineers to join them on a contract basis to provide assistance with increased workflow. The successful applicant will work from home with occasional site visits and benefit from a generous rate and a long contract length. Main duties of the role To provide support in Highways Development Management which will include planning application responses, undertaking of highway and drainage design checks for S278 and S38 works along with the site supervision and support with public rights of way. o Undertake detail design checks on highway and drainage improvement schemes, o Provide, assistance in producing S278 and S38 legal agreements, o Undertake site supervision of highway and Drainage improvement works, o Provide assistance with Highway responses to Planning Applications, o Undertake technical design work including the production of electronic drawings using AutoCAD and other related software. o Prepare technical reports for both internal and external purposes. Who are we looking for? o You will ideally have a higher education qualification in civil engineering and four years proven experience. o Experience in the use of AutoCAD, and ideally MicroDrainage o Ideally experience of either working at or with a Local Authority o Experience of working on both Local Authority and developer led schemes as part of a multi-disciplinary team o Understanding of the CDM Regulations o Experience of Highways Development Management For further information please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email doug.smith @ vertical - recruitment . co . uk

We are currently recruiting for a multi-award winning main contractor in Greater Manchester assisting with their search for a Site Engineer. Our client is a specialist in complex projects within a wide range of sectors, predominantly residential PRS, industrial and commercial, with an annual Turnover of 80M. A leading employer in the region, our client requires a confident Site Engineer to support the companies' growth plans and help them achieve their target of doubling their turnover by 2019. They are now recruiting because of winning their largest commission in the companies' history. You will have a confidence in your own ability. This is a growing business and as a result it is imperative that every member of staff is competent in their day to day tasks. You will be immediately involved with the delivery of projects. " Degree educated in construction/engineering discipline " 2+ years site experience ideally on commercial and residential projects " Setting out experience " Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and contractors on site " Provide site assistance to Site & Project Manager " Excellent eye for detail & experience of turn-key projects " Knowledge of current health and safety legislation " Computer literate in relevant tools, including MS Office, project programming and analysis tools

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced Labourers to join their team. You will be based accross new build projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate is £11.25 via Umbrella You must have a valid CSCS card & transportation. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer Vertical Recruitment is working closely with a Leading Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy, who operate from a network of offices both in the UK and overseas. The company specialise in civil infrastructure, including drainage, roads and sewer systems for new build residential and commercial projects, working with an expanding client base has created a new role in the team at their Warrington office. The Role You will be responsible for the detailed design of civil infrastructure, working with multiple clients across the country. It will be a varied role that will include representing the business at project meetings and ensuring timely delivery of agreed solutions. Responsible for detailed design of civil infrastructure, including drainage, roads and sewer systems for new build residential projects Liaise with outside parties including Highways and Sewer authorities and utility services companies to provide cost effective solutions for our clients Attending meetings with Local Authorities and Drainage officers. Proactive approach in liaising with our clients (daily basis) Ability to confidently hold and chair meetings Represent the company for onsite meetings/Project Meetings Represent the business at project meetings Work on AutoCAD, PDS and Micro Drainage Required Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role Qualified by HNC or degree level Hold a clean driving license Skilled at communicating and managing workloads effectively Windes/Microdrainage Sewer Hydraulic design S38 / S104 / S218 Highways design What's on Offer? The company will offer the right candidate a market leading salary and benefits package with employees rewarded for loyalty and their contribution towards growing the business. Benefits Include 20 days annual leave, rising to 22 after 2 years' complete service, plus 5 days for the Christmas Shutdown period . car allowance or car Bonus scheme Pension scheme .Flexible working

My Midlands based client is currently recruiting for Birmingham based Joiners. To apply for this role, you must have experience in the Joinery field. Preferably you would have experience in 1st, 2nd and final fix works. You must also have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. Start date is ASAP Hourly rate is negotiable Duration is expected to be for a few months, covering 3 renovation projects initially. If you are interested in this role, and would like any further details, please do not hesitate to give me a call on (phone number removed). If you have an up-to-date CV, please forward this to

Multi Utility Project Manager (North West) 35k- 40k The Company National ICP that deals with connections projects on Gas, Water and Electric networks. Looking for an experieced Manager to work on Multi Utility Connections on Residential, Commercial and Industrial Projects in the North West. Main Duties and Responsibilities This will include the management and resourcing of construction contracts to maximise the profit and control costs by developing good working relationships and close liaison with clients, dealing with variations and valuations (submission and settlement) monitoring health and safety, managing human resources issues (including staff training), dealing with customer care issues, maintaining a high standard of quality work, controlling overtime, petty cash and wages payments, carrying out pre, current and post contract management and monitoring overall company performance. Compliance to the current industry standards Understanding industry legislation Additional integral responsibilities include report writing, record maintenance, and satisfactory communication at all levels, maintenance of Company image, employee welfare and team building. Management and control of support services provided, such as business management systems, wages, procurement, marketing, accounts, insurance, site design processes, environmental and quality systems. Be a leader in assisting the business to achieve the business Six S vision of Skilled, Secure, Successful, Sustainable, Strong and Systems The person Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent to HND level Experience in installation of multiple utilities at least two of following: water, gas, electric, comms. On residential, Commercial or Industrial Projects

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced, qualified Roofers to join their team. You will be based accross projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate / Day rate is negoatiable You must have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced, qualified Cladders to join their team. You will be based accross projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate is negoatiable You must have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced, qualified Bricklayers to join their team. You will be based accross new build projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate is negoatiable You must have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. Gangs & single Bricklayers are all welcome to apply. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced, qualified Plasterers to join their team. You will be based accross new build projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate is negoatiable You must have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced, qualified Painters & Decorators to join their team. You will be based accross new build projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate is negoatiable You must have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

My client is currently looking for a team of experienced, qualified Joiners (1st, 2nd & final fix) to join their team. You will be based accross new build projects in the Manchester & Greater Manchester area, for the duration of the project. Hourly rate is negoatiable You must have a valid CSCS card, own tools & transportation. You must be available to start around w/c 12.10.20. For more details, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to