Solution Search Limited - Civils & Rail

Due to a rapid increase in work load within their Highways sector, our client, a top Contractor in the UK have the need for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support Highways Term Maintenance and also their major Projects sector. Works will include Maintenance works and also projects including Road Construction, Drainage, Roundabout Improvements and Urban realm works. Reporting to the Senior QS, you will be required to assist with overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, Pricing works, CVRs and other Commercial Reporting. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have relevant experience within the Highways sector. In return, an excellent day rate is on offer along with long term work and also progression opportunities. This is an urgent and excellent need 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 the award of a major Water related scheme in the South West, our client, a top regional Civil Engineering Contractor has the need for a General Foreman to support a Pumping Station Construction scheme. The works involve the construction and refurbishment of pumping stations, M&E and MEICA works, confined space works, over pumping and dewatering works. This role is to supervise the main design and build works to two pumping stations, the MEICA and M&E elements are subcontract works, and the civils element will be self-delivery. Other duties will include overseeing labour and contractors on site, health & safety, daily diary and attending regular progress meetings with the client. To be considered, you will have SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS and will also have experience in the Water sector and ideally on Pumping Station schemes within this. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and ongoing contract. This is a top role 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 on their Rail works on the Isle of Wight, our client, a top Rail Contractor has the need for a Site Manager to support projects that include Lineside Civils, Embankment Stabilisations, PWay and Signalling along with works to the Pier. Daily duties will include overseeing Contractors on site, undertaking Task Briefs and WPPs, Health & Safety and Daily reporting. To be considered for this role, you will hold PTS, SMSTS and First Aid and will have solid all round Rail experience gained within the Main Contracting environment. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and ongoing contract. This is an excellent and interesting 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 on one of their recently awarded Infrastructure schemes in Dover, our client, a top regional Contractor are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team and support the Commercial department on these works which include Road Construction, Drainage, Earthworks and Concrete works. Daily duties will include overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, Issuing Payments, assisting with CVRs and other Commercial duties as and where required. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have a minimum of 2 years Infrastructure experience gained within the Main Contracting environment. In return an immediate start is on offer along with a top day rate which is Outside IR35. This is a great opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.

Solution have had a role come in this morning for a Head of Plant Procurement for a top client of mine who operate within the Utility & Civil Engineering sectors. They are looking for someone to undertake the below role: Leading fleet strategy & planning, overseeing procurement and lifecycle planning for our entire vehicle and plant fleet, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational needs. Driving operational excellence, managing fleet rotation, stock controls, and robust asset management processes to keep our operations efficient and cost-effective. Champion innovation & sustainability, engaging with suppliers to bring forward-thinking, sustainable solutions that future-proof our fleet and maintain a market-leading product portfolio. Delivering insight & influencing decisions, providing data-driven insights, cost forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making at the highest level. Collaborating & supporting, working closely with the Plant Director and operational teams to develop new business streams and deliver the fleet needed to achieve our business plan. The salary for this is up to 75K + Car + Bens + Bonus. It is a great opening with a client who are progressing rapidly. They are great people and this is definitely a company I can recommend. If this is of interest, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further details.

Our client, a major player in the Highways Maintenance sector have the need for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support their framework and specifically oversee Commercial activities on the Traffic Management side. Daily duties will include pricing works, overseeing contractor accounts, issuing payments, CVRs and other Commercial duties. To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have highways Maintenance exposure to your name gained with Main Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer, immediate start and 6 month + contract. This is an urgent need so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

Due to an increase in workload within their Water sector, our client, a top Utiility Contractor in the UK have the need for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support works which include Water Treatment works, Pumping Station Upgrades and Mains Replacements. Based from their offices near Reading, daily duties will include Populating Monthly report (CVR / DES) - Submitting client AFP - Carry out project procurement - Populating Costs Forecast - Assess supply chain AFP and compiling final account - Costs control and driving up value - Mitigating project risks - Maximising cash collection - Commercial Administration of the project. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have Water experience gained within the Main Contracting environment. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and minimum 3 month contract which is likely to be extended into 2026! This is an urgent need so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call me on (phone number removed).

MEICA Project Manager-Water-West London-To 450.00 Per Day Outside IR35 A major client of ours are looking for an MEICA Project Manager to come in and work on their AMP8 Framework in the London region initially assisting on Tenders they have and then going on to work on the projects themselves which are Water Treatment works and the MEICA side of these. To be considered for this role you will be an experienced MEICA project Manager who has worked on the Water side and has experience in the pre contract side as well as overseeing the works when they go to site. An excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term ongoing contract! This is a great opportunity with a really good bunch of people so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) anytime for a further chat on this.

Due to an increase in work within their Southern Water Framework, our client, a top Utility Contractor in the UK have the need for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support works which include Mains Replacements, New Mains Installations, Pumping Stations and associated Civils works. Based from their offices in Maidstone, daily duties will include Overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, Issuing Payments, Variations and CVRs. To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have experience in the Civil Engineering and specifically the Water sector gained with Main Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and ongoing contract. This is a top role with a really good client 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.

Quantity Surveyor (Rail) Rail bias Quantity Surveyor required to work with a well-established contractor on a 5-year maintenance contract with Network Rail. They are the maintainer of a 14-mile-long section of test track, which is fit for purpose for the provision of services to test, trial and develop new railway technologies ranging from new rolling stock to infrastructure equipment, including the new fleet of trains designed for use as part of the Picadilly Line Upgrade. They are responsible for maintenance activities across several disciplines, including but not limited to: Track, Signalling, HV Power and Vegetation. In addition to this maintenance, there is a large scope for Additional Service Requests (Variations) that they are requested to submit prices for and if successful, deliver, for a multitude of renewals projects required the across the test track. These are competitively tendered by Network Rail, so attention to detail and a collaborative working relationship with the Project Lead and disciplinary Delivery Managers is required, to ensure they are submitting accurate and competitive prices, with the aim of maximising their success in terms of securing additional works. This is a hybrid role with 2 - 3 days in their Melton Mowbray office. Please get in touch for more information and to appy for the role.

Due to an increase in workload, our client a top Utility and Civil Engineering Contractor are looking for a Site Engineer to join their team on their Thames Water Framework and AMP8 with projects including Deep Excavations, Earthworks and Concrete works. Daily duties will include Setting Out, QA and assisting with Handover Documentation with the paperwork side being a big part of this role. To be considered you will hold a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and have circa 1-2 years experience gained within the Civil Engineering sector with Water experience being ideal but not essential. You will also have CSCS certification as a minimum. In return, an excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and ongoing contract and also the chance to develop through training and development with excellent support! This is a top role and opportunity 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.