Solution Search Limited - Civils & Rail

Due to an increase in workload on their works on HS2, our client, a top Civil Engineering and Utilities Contractor are seeking a Site Engineer to support these works which include major Gas, Water and Electric Diversions along with Heavy Civils works. Based from site, daily duties will include Setting Out, QA, Overseeing Contractors on site and reporting. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold CSCS and SMSTS certification. You must also have Utilities and Civils experience with HS2 an advantage also. In return, a top rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. This is a great opportunity with a top team of people who we know well so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Our client, a top Civil Engineering and Utilities Contractor are looking to recruit a Plant Controller/Project Administrator for a newly awarded Highways scheme in Sizewell involving Drainage and Earthworks. Duties will include overseeing Plant Allocation, Off Hire of Vehicles and Plant on site, arranging inductions and DNA tests and other Administration duties. To be considered, they ideally seek someone who has exprience in overseeing the Plant side within major Construction or Civil Engineering schemes. You will also have a clean driving licence and strong IT skills. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and long term contract. Great opening with a top client so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for a detailed chat on this.

We are looking for a freelance/ permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of our UK rail infrastructure and civil engineering contractors on one of their largest projects for TFL. Role will involve commercial management of civils and fit-out packages with a combined value of approx 6m within an overall project value of 32m. Responsibilities include commercial management and administration of subcontract packages, supporting commercial lead with cost reporting and forecasting, management and assessment of change control and compensation events under NEC3 Option C, Assisting with procurement and tendering of remaining work packages, cost management, valuations, working with project delivery, design and client teams. Approx 18 months remaining of the project with an immediate start and top rate! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch!

We have received an urgent requirement for a Document Controller to join a client who require an individual for their Work Winning team in Swindon on a temporary basis to work on a tender project they have. The role is required ASAP until the end of January 2027 working 37.5 hours per week. Ideally you will work in the Swindon office a minimum of 3 days per week. Duties will involve managing all project documents between the client, and the supply chain. Project platforms include: InEight Autodesk Construction Cloud Sharepoint CEMAR Themis To be considered you will be an experienced Document Controller with experience in major Infrastructure schemes. You will also be prepared to work in Swindon 3 days per week with Hybrid on offer also. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and long term contract. Excellent opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Due to an increase in workload within their Rail division, our client, a top Rail Contractor are looking for a Site Agent to support a new Station Upgrade scheme in Oxford which includes Platform Extenion and Access For All works. Based from Site offices, daily duties will include preparation of RAMs and Task Briefs, Overseeing Sub Contractors, Health & Safety and Daily Reporting. To be considered for this role you will hold SMSTS, PTS, First Aid and other industry certs and will havve solid all round experience within the Rail sector on Civil Engineering and Construction works and gained with Main Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and long term contract which could span over a year for the right individual. Excellent opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

We are looking for a Document Controller to join a major civil engineering company on one of their tender projects at their offices in Swindon. This is an urgent requirement with works due to go onto January 2027. Experience in document management, version control, document distribution, compliance and quality assurance and record keeping is essential. You must have previous document controller experience and have used the following Project Platforms before InEight, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sharepoint, CEMAR, Themis. If yourself or someone you know is looking for work, Get in touch!

We are looking for a Site Agent to join a with previous rail experience and preferably with experience of footbridge/ lift install on AFA schemes with NR. You must have a minimum of CSCS Gold/ Black card, SMSTS, PTW and TWC. It is preferred but not essential to have ALO Co-ordinator. This role has an immediate start date and has a minimum of a 9-month contract with the likelihood of the works being extended with their CP7 framework. This is a great opportunity for long term work with an excellent day rate on offer (outside IR35)! If this is something yourself or someone you know might be interested in, get in touch!

Our client, a world renowned Main Contractor are seeking the services of a Health & Safety Manager to jon their team working on a major Tunnelling and Infrastructure scheme in North Wales for National Grid. Based from site offices, duties are below: Establish and provide leadership in best practice in safety, health and Sustainbility matters on the Project Advise and support Directors, Managers and Supervisors to discharge their H & S responsibilities Ensure management controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and to provide advice as and when required. Take a lead with site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements. Manage & carry out surveillance/ regular inspections/ audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance policies & procedures Lead, partake and oversee accident/ incident investigations in accordance with procedures and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences. To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of a NEBOSH and also IOSH and will have held Senior Health & Safety positions working on major Infrastructure schemes throughout your career. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and ongoing contract. This is an excellent opening on a great project so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Due to a rapid increase in workload within their Water sector, our client, a top Utility Contractor are seeking the services of a Supervisor to support a major Pipeline scheme in North London which includes deep excavations and new pipeline installation. Daily duties will include overseeing contractors on site, permits, issuing task briefs, health & safety and daily reporting. To be considered for this, you must have SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS and ideally EUSR and Thames Water Passport. You must also have Water experience and ideally pipeline experience also gained within the Main Contracting environment. In return, a top day rate is on offer with CIS accepted and this comes with an immediate start and long term contract for the right individual. Great opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Due to up and coming award of works at Stansted Airport, our client, a world renowned Main Contractor has the need for a Site Engineer to support these works which includes Earthworks, Drainage, Paving and Ducting works. Duties will include Setting Out, QA and supporting the teams with other duties including overseeing Contractors on site and health & safety. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS, Temporary Works Supervisor and SSSTS. You will ideally have Airfield experience to your name also with solid all round Civil Engineering experience a minimum. The hours are typically 7.30am-5.30pm however there will be occasions where it is 10.30am-22.00 however this is on rare occasions. Excellent day rate on offer along with a long term contract. Great opening so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

We are looking for a Site Engineer to join a great team working on drainage works in Aylesbury as part of hs2. Daily duties will involve setting out and some QA along with assisting with overseeing labour and contractors on site and health & safety. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification with SMSTS ideal also. Drainage experience is a MUST gained on civil engineering works. Top day rate on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract and immediate start. If you're looking for work, get in touch!

We are looking for a site engineer with previous Airfield experience to join a major civil engineering company for works starting early July at Stansted Airport. Works will include slotting into an exiting engineering team made up of Section Engineer and Assistant Engineer with the key role of setting out and QA for a PQ (Pavement Quality) concrete team. The other key activities will include earthworks, drainage, pit/ducts and FRC slot drains. Generally Mon-Fri 07:00 to 17:30 (10hrs paid) but must have flexibility for late evening shift (10:30-22:00) and potentially night shifts. Expect 90% normal working hours. Must have Driving Licence, airside pass (to be provided by VFL), CSCS, fully competent in using all surveying equipment. SSSTS, TWS and PQ experience is preferred. If you're looking for work, get in touch!

Due to the recent award of a Bridge scheme near Eastbourne, our client a top regional Contractor has the need for a Site Engineer to support these works which include Bridge Demolition & Re Construction, Paving works, Drainage and some Earthworks. Based from site, daily duties will include setting out, supervision of contractors on site, QA and Daily reporting. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification as a minimum. You will also have solid all round Civil Engineering experience with Bridges/Structures experience also ideal. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract with the potential for other projects in the pipeline also. Great opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further details.

Due to an increase in workload within their Water works for Anglia Water, our client, a top utility Contractor are looking for Site Supervisors to support their Repair and Maintenance division with works including Digs and Water Pipeline Replacements. Duties associated with this role will include overseeing gangs (2 Operatives) on sites in the Milton Keynes to Northampton areas. You will also be responsible for Reporting, Permits and in general ensuring the sites are run safely and to time. To be considered for this, you will have SSSTS, CSCS and ideally First Aid with EUSR an advantage also. You must also have Water experience to your name with Repair and Maintenance exposure also ideal. In retrun, a good salary is on offer along with various bonuses and overtime on top. Long term work with the opportunity for progression. Great openings with a top client we can recommend so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Due to a rapid increase in workload within their Water sector in the South West, our client have the need for a Project Manager to support these works which include major Mains Replacements, Water Pipeline works, Deep Excavations and Pumping Stations. Based from their office in Exeter and sites in the South West, you will be responsible for seeing schemes up to 3m through to completion ensuring they run to time, health & safety and to budget while overseeing a team including Agents, Work Managers and the Engineering team. To be considered for this role, you will ideally have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold SMSTS, First Aid and ideally EUSR to your name. You will have Water and Civil Engineering experience gained with Main Contractors over a minimum of 5 years. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract which will span well into 2027 with permanent opportunities also there. This is a top opening with a great company and team of people so if interested please get in touch by sending your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Managing Quantity Surveyor (Civils) To 85k + Bens Ruislip 1st class opportunity to join highly respected award-winning tier 2 civil engineering contractor specialising in heavy earth works as Managing Quantity Surveyor You remit will be to look after the SCS HS2 works in London and the Thames Capital works whilst managing a team of up to 15 with the team current being 9 commercial staff This is a platform to commercial management and Solution are keen to speak with ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor with a proven permanent career history of relevant heavy civil projects demonstrating loyalty and success. Our client will also consider a talented and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor Please contact Rhys Haupt further details

Due to a rapid influx in workload within their Water sector, our client, a top Regional Contractor within the Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors are looking for a Site Engineer to support their Water schemes in the Thames Valley area including Mains Replacements, Pumping Stations and Water Treatment Work Upgrades with the first scheme in the Oxford area. Based from site, daily duties will include Setting Out, Supervision of Contractors, QA and assisting with site paperwork including WPPs and Task Briefs. To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification with EUSR, Thames Water Passport, SMSTS and First Aid an advantage. You MUST also have experience within the Water sector gained with Main Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer with CIS accepted and a long term contract on offer. Great team of people and a role we can highly recommend to those interested. If interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

We are looking for a Freelance Technical Aministrator to join one of the largest infrastructure groups based out of their offices near Exeter and Honiton. Main duties will be: The role involves significant administrative work, including managing spreadsheets, interactive mail logs, and dealing with National Highways documentation. The administrator will support the project coordinator and must be computer literate and a quick learner. Ideal candidates possess a highways or local authority background, with experience or understanding of road space and permits (e.g., TTROs), though the client is willing to provide training. Personal attributes required include the ability to use initiative and work effectively within a small, fast-paced team. Working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm (office based)

We are looking for an experienced general foreman to join a major civil engineering company at Sizewell C. You'll be overseeing the daily operations on a major roads project working on an entry way bypass. The road package includes a 100mplus scheme to build 2 bypasses. The successful candidate will supervise site teams, ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification, and coordinate closely with engineers, subcontractors, and management. Must have experience working on major roads projects previously. Must have CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS and first aid. This is a great opportunity for long term work and a top day rate (to be discussed) outside IR35. If your or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch!

We are seeking an experienced Project Administrator / Logistics Manager to support the successful delivery of a major highways and infrastructure package at Sizewell C. This role will be responsible for coordinating all project administration, logistics planning, site access arrangements, material deliveries, workforce movements and document control processes to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining project organisation, compliance and communication across multiple site teams within a highly regulated infrastructure environment. Must have CSCS card due to being onsite, if you haven't got one we can help with this! If you or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch!