Solution Search Limited - Civils & Rail

Hi All! Due to the award of a number of Thames Water Main contracts, our client, a top Utility Contractor in the UK are looking for a Project Manager to oversee Site Teams on these works with a heavy emphasis on the M&E side of the Water schemes at Pumping Stations. Daily duties will include Planning works, Liaison with the Commercial Team, Overseeing the Site Team to make sure the works are undertaken to time and budget and client liaison. To be considered, you will be an experienced Project Manager within the Water sector and will have working experience in the MEP side of this. You will also be prepared to travel to sites in the Thames Valley area as their works go from West London out to Oxford. Top day rate is on offer (tbd if interested) which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract with lots of work in the pipeline. This is a great opening with a top team of people so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

URGENT NEED-QUANTITY SURVEYOR-DIDCOT-LONG TERM/INSIDE IR35 Our client, a top UK Contractor are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major £45m Highway and Bridge scheme in Didcot. Duties will involve the delivery of NEC Option A smaller value subcontractors, structures and surfacing packages including overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, Applications for payments and Cost Reporting. To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have circa 5-10 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor ideally on Highways related works within the Main Contracting environment. Local based is required as this is 5 days site based. In return a top day rate is on offer along with a long term contract and immediate start for the right individual. Top opening with a great client and team so if interested, please get in touch!

Our clients is looking for a Quantity Surveyor on a freelance basis to join their team working on a major Tunnelling & Civils scheme in Porthmadog North Wales. They are looking for a QS who can oversee Sub Contractor Accounts, Issue Payments, Applications for Payments, Compensation Events and CVRs/Cost Reporting. The role is to be based at their site offices 5 days a week and is for an initial 3 months with it likely to be extended after Christmas. Rate is negotiable and is Outside IR35. Again fully appreciate due to the location and it being 5 days on site this is a hard one to source however if you are interested, please do get in touch!

Due to the award of a 7m scheme on the RAF Base near Swindon, our client a top Civil Engineering Contractor are looking for a Senior QS to head up these works which include Earthworks and Drainage. Based from site offices, daily duties will include liaising with the Client Commercial Team, CVRs, Cost Reporting, Applications for Payments and Compensation Events.To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civil Engineering exerience to your name gained within the Main Contracting environment. You will also be relatively local to the area with this being a site based role with 1/2 days working from home when the scheme is in full flow. In return, an excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract which could span well over a year! This is a great role with really nice client so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

Hi All! I am currently working with a major civil engineering company specialising in civils, highways, rail, utilities and infrastructure projects. They are currently looking for a Site Agent/ Construction Manager to join them on one of their projects in Didcot, a major highways scheme. The role will be leading on site operations for the 45million package, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. You'll be mentoring site engineers, coordinating resources and ensuring compliance. This role comes with a long-term contract and top day rate (Inside IR35) so if you are looking for work send me your CV!

URGENT NEED-QUANTITY SURVEYOR-PORTHMADOG-OUTSIDE IR35 Our client, a top Principle Contractor are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team on a major Tunnelling and Infrastructre scheme in North Wales. Based from site offices (5 days per week) daily duties will include Sub Contractor Account Management, Issuing Payments, Applications for Payments, Compensation Events and Cost Reporting. To be considered for this, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civil Engineering exposure to your name gaained with Main Contractors. In return, an immediate start is on offer with a top day rate and work that will go until at least December 2026 and likely beyond. This is an immediate need so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email of call Dave on (phone number removed) for a chat on this.

URGENT NEED-PROJECT MANAGER (WATER)-THAMES VALLEY-OUTSIDE IR35 Due to the award of a number of Thames Water Main contracts, our client, a top Utility Contractor in the UK are looking for a Project Manager to oversee Site Teams on these works with a heavy emphasis on the M&E side of the Water schemes at Pumping Stations. Daily duties will include Planning works, Liaison with the Commercial Team, Overseeing the Site Team to make sure the works are undertaken to time and budget and client liaison. To be considered, you will be an experienced Project Manager within the Water sector and will have working experience in the MEP side of this including TWUL and you will ideally be Electrical and ICA biased. You will also be prepared to travel to sites in the Thames Valley area as their works go from West London out to Oxford. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract with lots of work in the pipeline. This is a great opening with a top team of people so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave anytime on (phone number removed).

Site Supervisor-Colchester-OUTSIDE IR35 & LONG TERM Our client, a medium sized Contractor who specialise in Groundworks, Drainage and Paving are looking for a Site Supervisor to support recently awarded schemes in Colchester on a major Power Upgrade scheme where they are undertaking Car Park Construction, Haulage Roads and Drainage works. Based from site, daily duties will include issuing task briefs, overseeing labour and contractors on site, issuing permits and reporting. To be considered you will have SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS and ideally First Aid along with experience in the above works gained with reputable Contractors. In return, an immediate start is on offer along with a top day rate which is CIS and this comes with an ongoing contract. This is a top opening on a really good scheme so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave anytime on (phone number removed).

Senior Quantity Surveyor-Swindon-OUTSIDE IR35 Due to the award of a £7m scheme on the RAF Base near Swindon, our client a top Civil Engineering Contractor are looking for a Senior QS to head up these works which include Earthworks and Drainage. Based from site offices, daily duties will include liaising with the Client Commercial Team, CVRs, Cost Reporting, Applications for Payments and Compensation Events. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civil Engineering experience to your name gained within the Main Contracting environment. You will also be relatively local to the area with this being a site based role with 1/2 days working from home when the scheme is in full flow. In return, an excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract which could span well over a year! This is a great role with really nice client so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call me anytime on (phone number removed).

Site Supervisor-WATER MAINS REPLACEMENTS-North London-CIS/Long Term Due to an influx of work within their Water division, our client, a top Utilities Contractor in the UK are looking for a Site Supervisor for Clean Water Trunk Main Replacement works in North London. Based from site, daily duties will include overseeing labour and contractors on site, issuing permits, tool box talks and task briefs and reporting. To be considered you MUST have NRSWA, SSSTS, First Aid and EUSR and MUST have Clean Water experience to your name gained with reputable Contractors. Please only apply if you meet the above criteria as this is vitally important for this role. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and long term contract. This is an urgent and great opportunity with a top team of people so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for a chat on this.

I am currently looking for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join one of my . The role will cover projects across Worcestershire, Birmingham and Gloucestershire, working on Environment Agency flood defence schemes and debris screen projects under NEC Option C / Option E contracts. The successful candidate will support ECI, planning and pre-construction management, acting as the link between the client, designers, consultants, specialist subcontractors and construction teams. Responsibilities will include developing pre-construction programmes and methodologies, coordinating design development, reviewing buildability, managing risks and opportunities, supporting cost and procurement planning, and developing construction and logistics strategies. It is essential you have experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering (Strong ECI and pre-construction experience). Must have experience across flood defence, water, environmental or heavy civils is essential, alongside experience working with clients, designers, consultants and subcontractors. It is essential you have CSCS, TWC, SSSTS/ SMSTS and First Aid or a relevent Health and Safety training. If this role is something you would be interested in hearing more about, feel free to send me your CV!

Project Manager-EA Works-Birmingham-Gloucester Due to an increase in workload, our client, a top Regional Contractor are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support ECI, planning and pre-construction management on a number of Environment Agency flood defence schemes in the Birmingham and Gloucester regions. The role will involve acting as the link between the client, designers, consultants, specialist subcontractors and construction team, helping to develop the project through ECI and into delivery. Duties to include: Review requirements, scope, specifications and existing design Develop the pre-construction programme and key decision dates Coordinate design development and identify required information Review buildability and propose alternative construction methods Identify and manage early-stage risks, constraints and opportunities Develop preliminary construction methodologies Provide input into cost planning, procurement and programme development Lead/coordinate early contractor input into design workshops Develop construction and logistics strategies Plan site establishment requirements Maintain the pre-construction risk and opportunity register Challenge designs where safer, faster or more practical solutions can be achieved Ensure construction experience and lessons learned are incorporated into the design To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold SMSTS and CSCS certification to your name. You must also have EA or Water and Heavy Civils experience gained with Main Contractors. You will also be prepared to travel to sites where required. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and minimum 6 month contract with lots of other opportunities in the pipeline also. Great role 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 chat on this.

URGENT NEED-PROJECT MANAGER HV-NORTH WALES-OUTSIDE IR35 & LONG TERM Our client, a top world renowned Main Contractor are looking for a temporary HV Construction Manager / Project Manager with High Voltage Systems experience to support a major Tunnelling scheme they have in North Wales valued at over £350m. Key skills and experience for the role below: Strong High Voltage (HV) construction and project delivery experience. Electrical or Mechanical degree / relevant technical qualification. Experience managing HV systems and associated site activities. National Grid Competent Person qualification (preferred). TP163 Site Manager experience (preferred). Valid CSCS Card and SMSTS certification. Ability to lead site activities safely and effectively whilst coordinating multiple stakeholders. Experience working within major infrastructure, utilities, energy, or National Grid environments-This is a vital part of the role. This role is based on site in North Wales full time 5 days per week with a top day rate on offer which is Outside IR35. Great role which is immediate so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave anytiime on (phone number removed).

Good Afternoon all! One of our top clients, a top world renowned Main Contractor are looking for a temporary HV Construction Manager / Project Manager with High Voltage Systems experience to support a major Tunnelling scheme they have in North Wales valued at over 350m. Key skills and experience for the role below: Strong High Voltage (HV) construction and project delivery experience. Electrical or Mechanical degree / relevant technical qualification. Experience managing HV systems and associated site activities. National Grid Competent Person qualification (preferred). TP163 Site Manager experience (preferred). Valid CSCS Card and SMSTS certification. Ability to lead site activities safely and effectively whilst coordinating multiple stakeholders. Experience working within major infrastructure, utilities, energy, or National Grid environments. This role is based on site in North Wales full time 5 days per week with a top day rate on offer which is Outside IR35. Great role which is immediate so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

URGENT! DRIVERS (SECURITY CLEARED)-RAF CONINGSBY-OUTSIDE IR35 & LONG TERM Due to an increase in a number of projects at RAF Conington, our client require 3 Drivers to transport various staff members around the RAF base. To be considered for this you MUST be security cleared and have a clean driving licence. You will also ideally have your own Chapter 8 vehicle for this as this will involve driving onto runways and around the base. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with a long term contract which will go beyond 2027 These are top openings so if interested, please get in touch at by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave anytime on (phone number removed).

URGENT NEED-SITE MANAGER-TWYFORD (READING AREA)-CIS & LONG TERM! Due to the award of a number of Water related works in the Thames Valley area, our client, a top Utilities Contractor has the need for a Site Manager for a Truck Main replacement scheme near Twyford with other works including excavation works and Deep Digs. Based from site, daily duties will include overseeing Sub Contractors, Client Liaison, Liaison with Land Owners, Health & Safety, Daily Reporting and other duties. To be considered for this role you will have SMSTS, EUSR and ideally a Thames Water Passport and will have Water experience to your name gained with reputable Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer wihich is CIS and this also comes with the use of a Van. Overtime rates also on offer. This is also a long term opportunity with lots of work in the pipeline. This is an excellent and immediate need that will see you through 2027 minimum so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

We are currently looking for an experienced Freelance Site Supervisor to join one of our top clients, delivering a range of water infrastructure projects across the Oxford, Reading and Swindon areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising day-to-day site activities, overseeing trunk mains works, excavations, and safe digging operations, while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will also be responsible for managing subcontractors and site labour, liaising with landowners, and ensuring all works are carried out in line with project specifications and health and safety requirements. To be considered, you must have previous experience working on water projects and hold valid SSSTS, CSCS, EUSR, and First Aid certifications. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading civil engineering contractors, offering a competitive day rate and Outside IR35 engagement.