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I am looking for 2 Site Engineers for what could potentially be 3 years of work close to Birmingham city centre. The opportunity is with a contractor on a a rail project and they are looking after the rail structures, pile caps and other rail Civil Engineering works. Candidates with a stable track record and experience of specialist subcontracting in a similar environment (HS2) are preferred. You will need to be keen. motivated and ambitious- opportunities for long-term growth are genuine and my client is very keen to promote from within the business. A Civil Engineering degree is desirable but not essential- relevant experience and the right attitude are key. I am particularly keen to speak with candidates who have worked with contractors in reinforced concrete structures/frames and groundworks. The daily rate is somewhere between £(Apply online only) per day and this is dependent on relevant experience- there is room for negotiation to secure the right additions to the team. This is an opportunity to secure a long contract on a pivotal scheme for Birmingham and the Midlands infrastructure network. Please apply without delay for further details on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and career aspirations.

I am looking for a Pre-construction Manager to join my client in either the North West of England or the Midlands. My client is a specialist contractor in the bulk earthworks/remediation/enabling works sector and their current turnover is over 100 m. They have impressive but achievable growth plans and a new Pre-construction Manager will be an important part of their ongoing success. The ideal candidate will have experience of estimating, planning and the bid/tendering process- in this role you will be overseeing and managing the work winning side of the business and it is also essential that you have a strong contact book. As Pre-construction Manager you will co-ordinate the aforementioned teams in the business to achieve a successful conclusion- new clients and projects. It is essential that your background is with a contractor specialising in bulk earthworks/remediation/enabling works and that you have a successful in track record leading pre-construction teams. The base salary on offer is between (phone number removed) per year, with room for negotiation for candidates that fit the bill perfectly. There will also be the usual package and the potential of a bonus scheme which again is open to negotiation. Please get in touch for further details on this and other opportunities that may align with your skills, experience and career aspirations.

I am looking for a Pre-construction Manager to join my client in either the North West of England or the Midlands. My client is a specialist contractor in the bulk earthworks/remediation/enabling works sector and their current turnover is over 100 m. They have impressive but achievable growth plans and a new Pre-construction Manager will be an important part of their ongoing success. The ideal candidate will have experience of estimating, planning and the bid/tendering process- in this role you will be overseeing and managing the work winning side of the business and it is also essential that you have a strong contact book. As Pre-construction Manager you will co-ordinate the aforementioned teams in the business to achieve a successful conclusion- new clients and projects. It is essential that your background is with a contractor specialising in bulk earthworks/remediation/enabling works and that you have a successful in track record leading pre-construction teams. The base salary on offer is between (phone number removed) per year, with room for negotiation for candidates that fit the bill perfectly. There will also be the usual package and the potential of a bonus scheme which again is open to negotiation. Please get in touch for further details on this and other opportunities that may align with your skills, experience and career aspirations.

I am looking for 2 Site Engineers for what could potentially be 3 years of work close to Birmingham city centre. The opportunity is with a contractor on a a rail (Civil Engineering) project and they are looking after the rail structures, pile caps and other rail Civil Engineering works. Candidates with a stable track record and experience of specialist subcontracting in a similar environment are preferred. You will need to be keen. motivated and ambitious- opportunities for long-term growth are genuine and my client is very keen to promote from within the business. A Civil Engineering degree is desirable but not essential- relevant experience and the right attitude are key. I am particularly keen to speak with candidates who have worked with contractors in reinforced concrete structures/frames and groundworks-particularly on large infrastructure schemes- HS2 as an example. The daily rate is somewhere between (Apply online only) per day and this is dependent on relevant experience- there is room for negotiation to secure the right additions to the team. Although these are contract positions, my client often retains successful candidates for promotion- in essence you are getting the benefits of both contract and permanent working arrangements if you secure an opportunity here. This is an opportunity to secure a long contract on a pivotal scheme for Birmingham and the Midlands infrastructure network. Please apply without delay for further details on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and career aspirations.

I am keen to speak to Bid Coordinators who can join my client in Birmingham. You will be working on bids for Civil Engineering infrastructure projects and will be part of an already successful team. My client works on packages between £10-30 m and these are in the Midlands and North/North West of England. As Bid Coordinator you will be working closely with the pre construction team in ensuring that all proposals are delivered effectively and on time. You will support the pre construction team with portal submissions, portal searches for potential opportunities, coordinate and manage the tender process from pre-qualification through to final submission, keep up to date record of progress, post bid analysis and tracking of feedback. You will also liaise with technical leads, directors, and external stakeholders to gather content and approvals. A good level of IT proficiency will also be required for this opportunity. This is a varied and interesting opportunity that offers genuine career progression prospects going forward along with the opportunity to join a business considered one of the best in their industry- in terms of both to work with and work for. The ideal candidate will already be employed in the Civil Engineering or Construction sector and this could be for a main or subcontractor. The salary and package on offer are well above the industry average and you will be joining a secure and successful organisation.My client is based in Birmingham city centre and you will be working from their office. Please apply without delay for further information on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and career aspirations.

I have been asked to find a Senior Construction Manager- RC and associated works- for a project in Sheffield- This will be for at least 18 months with a strong possibility of ongoing employment once this contract is completed. By Senior Construction Manager I mean that you will be responsible for all the site management staff (around 5-10) and also work very closely with the Project Manager and client in ensuring the successful delivery of this project. I m looking for the above to work on site predominantly running the trades on site and pushing productivity whilst liaising closely with the client. It is essential that your previous experience is with reinforced concrete subcontractors and that you have successfully managed schemes from £5 M-20 M+. This could be on a PAYE or daily rate basis- either CIS or Ltd company. My client is open to all options in order to secure the right candidate for this opportunity. I d suggest a daily rate of between £(Apply online only) and this will be dependent on relevant experience. There will be room for negotiation to land the best possible candidate for this opportunity. The contractor is busy, stable and has a decent site set up/structure. They are winning new packages as we speak and these are larger and more challenging projects than previously delivered. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion about this and other opportunities that may align with your skills, experience and career aspirations.

I am looking to speak to Project Managers for predominantly groundworks and some RC frame projects in London, Surrey and Hertfordshire. The first RC project requirement will be near Cambridge. My client is a growing specialist contractor and they are very busy- even in the current climate. Project Managers can come from either a Civil Engineering degree or trades background. The key is relevant experience and a successful track record of the delivery of groundworks/Civil Engineering/reinforced concrete packages. My client tends to take on commercial rather than residential groundworks packages. This is a great opportunity to join a business where the long-term outlook is very positive and career progression is realistic and achievable. The rate is between £(Apply online only) per day and there is room for negotiation for applicants that fit the requirement as regards experience, stability and success. Please get in touch for further details on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and aspirations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a successful and expanding specialist contractor. My client works UK wide on groundworks- drainage, retaining walls, ground slabs for new build timber frame and modular school and hospital projects. These packages tend to be in the tens of thousands to few hundred thousand £ range. They are based close to Manchester and you would be in the office once per week on average and the rest of the time would be out and about visiting sites. You will need to be proficient with Topcon instruments and will be responsible for setting out of works, monitoring and general management of the sites within your remit. This offers a switched on Site Engineer the step up into a management position. Multiple sites in different locations will keep this interesting- along with your daily rate you will have a company vehicle, expenses for fuel and any hotel and subsistence costs will be fully expensed. The daily rate will be somewhere between £(Apply online only)- this reflects the requirement for an Engineer with around 2-4 years of relevant experience- This needs to be in groundworks subcontracting- ideally commercial but candidates with residential groundworks experience will also be considered. Regular working away from home is an important factor to consider. There are some projects local to Manchester and the NW but many are further afield. Please be aware that this will be a long-term feature of the opportunity. I have known the owner of this business for many years and can say from personal experience that they are good people to work with and will offer any support you may need with regards to training, education and certification. Please apply without delay for further information on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills. experience and career aspirations.

I am looking for a Technical Bid Writer to join my client on a contract basis for an initial 3-6 months- this could potentially be longer though if successful in the role. My client is currently tendering/bidding for work on large Civil Engineering/Infrastructure packages. They need the above to join their pre-construction team and assist in this process. The ideal candidate will have technical bid writing experience for winning bids, civil engineering/infrastructure contracting experience, knowledge and experience of temporary works within such schemes- it is likely you will have a Civil Engineering degree background as it is crucial that you have the specialist technical knowledge required. More specifically you will understand the PQQ/ITT process and be able to provide detailed answers to technical queries relating to relevant bids. Also, proficiency with CAD will be very useful in this opportunity. As mentioned previous this could turn into a long-term arrangement. You will be working on some of the UK's largest infrastructure schemes with one of the best to work for specialists in their field. The rate is very negotiable to secure the right candidate for this exciting opportunity. Please apply without delay for further details on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and aspirations.

I am working with one the UK's most well known specialist contractors in recruiting a Geotechnical /Geoenvironmental Engineer for their thriving business. I have worked with this contractor for more than 10 years now and they have been on an upward trajectory during this time. With a current turnover of around the £100 m mark, their continued success and security is assured. Ideally candidates will come from an earthworks/remediation contracting background and will have a stable track record of success in the geotechnical/environmental field. You will be involved at both the pre and post-contract stages in feasibility, planning and contract delivery and will be working on Projects in the Midlands and South West. Your working week will be split between the office and on site. Candidates will need a relevant degree, have chartered status or be working towards this/have an interesting in gaining chartership and a minimum 1-3 years experience in the industry. It is essential that you have the certificates listed below if you are a more experienced applicant, otherwise, training can be provided: CSCS card Asbestos Awareness. Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT & Genny). Manual Handling. These listed below would be advantageous but not essential: ICE Earthworks Theory & Practice Non-Licensable Work with Asbestos including NNLW/Working Within Licensed Area If required. Respirator Face Fit Test (half mask) if required. First Aid at Work (3 day). Fire Marshal. SEATS/Environmental Awareness. On offer is an opportunity to join a contractor with realistic/achievable growth plans in a key stage in their development- this will offer further opportunities going forward for the successful applicant. The salary and package are above the market average and open to negotiation to attract the right calibre of professional. There are also opportunities for candidates at graduate level who are looking to work with an earthworks/remediation specialist- it's a great place to start your career. Please apply without delay for further information on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and aspirations.

I have been asked to find a Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor for this Civil Engineering/Groundworks contractor based in Dorset. Ideally I would like to speak to candidates with ground/earthworks contracting experience and this would be on the commercial, infrastructure and public works side rather than residential groundworks. My client offers a very flexible working environment- their business covers much of Dorset, Bristol and the area covered by Wessex Water. You will need a successful and stable track record, strong negotiation and communication skills and IT literacy- Bluebeam/CAD/excel and other relevant applications. The salary on offer is between 70-80 k and there is room for negotiation for candidates that fit the brief regarding relevant experience. There will also be a company car on offer, pension, free parking and on-site parking. This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing business, relatively early in their journey. Due ot this the opportunites for long-term progression are genuine and achievable. Please apply without delay for further information on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and align with your career aspirations.

I am looking to speak with Senior Quantity Surveyors or candidates ready to step up to this level to work with my client near Loughton, Essex. It's a genuine, positive career move in that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress up the career ladder based on performance in the role- my client is looking for candidates who may eventually become Commercial Director for the business. The ideal candidate will be currently working with a reinforced concrete structures contractor and will have successfully managed packages in the commercial, residential and infrastructure sectors- knowledge and understanding of the NEC3 and NEC4 contracts is a must. Some estimating experience is also required/useful as you may be required to work on tendering from time to time. I have also been asked to find a candidate with strong relationship building/maintenance skills and a positive, professional 'front of house' approach. This is a smaller but successful contractor where long-term relationships are a key factor in their ongoing success. The salary and package are open to negotiation but the base salary will be somewhere between 85-105k. This role may suit candidates looking to be work locally in Essex rather than in Central London or those happy to travel outside- the nearest tube station is in Zone 6 on the Central Line. I am hoping to submit a shortlist imminently so please apply without delay for further details on this and other opportunities that may align with your skills, experience and aspirations.