Solution Search Limited - Civils & Rail

SITE AGENT AYLESBURY FREELANCE OUTSIDE IR35 We are urgently looking for an experienced Site Agent with Utilities experience for a top client of ours who have been given Utility Diversion works (Gas, Water & Electrics) in the Aylesbury area. Based from site, duties will include site set up, creating RAMs and WPPs, assisting with Design and Planning, Ordering Plant & Materials and attending regular progress meetings. They seek someone who has Utilities experience to their name and who holds SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification. HS2 exposure an advantage also. Top rate on offer (tbd) which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract with lots of opportunities in the pipeline. Great role with a top team so if interested, please get in touch asap by sending a copy of your CV by email or call Dave anytime on (phone number removed).

URGENT NEED-SUPERVISOR-RICKMANSWORTH HS2-OUTSIDE IR35 Due to the award of a Road scheme on HS2, our client, a highly reputable Civil Engineering Contractor are looking for a Supervisor to support these works which include Construction of a Road, Kerbing, Drainage and Services works. Based from the site in Rickmansworth, daily duties will include issuing task briefs, permits to dig, site inductions, overseeing labour on site and daily diary. To be considered for this, you will hold SSSTS, CSCS and ideally First Aid and will have experience in Road projects with HS2 an advantage also. In return, a competitive day rate is on offer with CIS/Ltd accepted and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. This is a great opening and immediate 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.

Our client, a highly reputable Tier 2 Contractor are looking for a Sub Agent to support one of their schemes on their HS2 section of works in Rickmansworth with works including Re Inforced Concrete works on Tunnel portals. Based from site offices, daily duties will include supportiing the Project Manager in the production of site paperwork (RAMs, WPPs and Task Briefs), overseeing site activities, Health & Safety and atttending regular progress meetings. To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and have SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification to your name. You will also have solid all round Civil Engineering experience with Concrete works important to this role. HS2 experience also beneficial. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is paid Outside IR35 and it comes with an immediate start and long term contract with lots of other opportunities in the pipeline also. Great opening with a nice group 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 further information.

SITE AGENT STALLINGBOROUGH PERMANENT Our client is looking for a Site Agent to join their team on a Sea Defence Improvement Scheme in Stallingborough. This is a key role on a major flood and water project, overseeing site operations and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You'll be responsible for managing site staff and operatives, producing method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans, while ensuring works are carried out in line with programme and project requirements. You'll also be monitoring costs against budgets, understanding tender allowances, managing subcontractors, preparing and tracking programmes of work, and coordinating design activities throughout the project lifecycle. You must have either an HNC, HND or BEng in Civil Engineering, along with a valid CSCS Card and SMSTS certification. Previous experience delivering civil engineering, flood defence, water or heavy infrastructure projects would be highly beneficial. This is a permanent opportunity to join a well-established contractor working on an important infrastructure scheme, with long-term work and future project opportunities available for the right candidate. If you or someone you know is looking for work, please get in touch with Taylar Cotter via email or call (phone number removed) .

Due to an increase in workload on a major Infrastructure scheme valued at over 350m, our client, a world renowned Main Contractor have the need for a Sub Agent to support this project with specific aspects including Tunnelling, Headhouses and associated Civils works (Earthworks, Drainage and Road Construction). Based from site offices, daily duties will include creating RAMs and WPPs, overseeing Sub Contractors on site, Plant & Material ordering and attending regular progress meetings with the client and line managers. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid. You will also have experience in large Infrastructure schemes ideally with Tunnelling involved. In return, a top salary is on offer along with an excellent package and lodge allowance if required. This is a great opening on a really interesting scheme and with a great group 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 further information.

Our client, a top Utility Contractor in the UK are looking for a Commercial Administrator to support variious Utility schemes they have on the Water side including wastewater pipeline rehabilitation, civil engineering, and network operations. Daily duties will include supporting the project teams by managing financial workflows, tracking budgets, and overseeing contractual documentation. You will handle document control, process subcontractor invoices, and monitor cash flow. To be considered for this role, you will ideally have a qualification in accounting or quantity surveying and will have experience in this gained within the Civil Engineering and ideally Utilities sectors. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and long term contract. This is a great 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 chat on this.

Due to the recent award of a number of Water related schemes for Thames Water, our client, an award wining family owned Contractor are looking for a General Foreman/Construction Manager to oversee pipeline/water mains works they have initially in Oxford and then onto other works in West London and the surrounding areas. Daily duties to include site inductions, overseeing contractors and labour on site, issuing permits, daily diary and reporting. To be considered for this, you will hold SMSTS, CSCS and Thames Water Passport with EUSR an advantage also. You MUST have water experience and ideally within the Water Mains side gained with Main Contractors. In return, a competitive day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and ongoing contract with lots of work in the pipeline. This is a great opportunity to join a Contractor who is rapidly expanding and has lots of opportunities so if interested, please do get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

Our client, a top family owned Contractor are seeking the services of a Site Supervisor to join their team on a Water Treatment scheme in Reading with the works including Groundworks and Concrete works. Daily duties will include inductions, overseeing labour on site, daily diary, health & safety and attending meetings with senior management. To be considered, you MUST have a Thames Water Passport, CSCS and SSSTS and have Water experience gained within the Sub Contracting or Main Contracting environment. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and loing term contract. Great role so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join one of our leading clients based out of their offices in Swindon. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will play a key role in the planning and development of the project prior to construction. Responsibilities will include coordinating the pre-construction planning of above-ground works, including compounds, access roads, earthworks, and dam infrastructure. You will also lead logistics planning, provide technical support for the preparation of project consents, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the project is well-positioned for successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering or major infrastructure projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience delivering projects through the pre-construction and ECI phases. This is a great contract that is running until 2027 with an excellent day rate!

Our client, a Medium Sized Civil Engineering Contractor have the need for a Site Engineer to join their team working on a large Infrastructure scheme in just north of Colchester. Works include Groundworks on a major National Grid scheme. Daily duties will include Setting Out Groundworks, Drainage and Concrete works alomg with QA and overseeing Contractors on site. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification to your name. You will also have solid Groundworks experience to your name gained with reputable Contractors. In retrun, a top day rate is on offer which is paid under CIS and comes with an immediate start and long term contract which will see you into 2027! This is a top opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

Our client, a top family owned Contractor are currently working on a Central Bus Station, at Terminal 2 at Heathrow on the Landside undertaking works to the change the Bus Station on Consort Road which involves working in the ground, groundworks and Utility Diversion works. They require an Engineer/Surveyor to support these works with duties including Setting Out and Supervision of Contractors on site along with QA and other daily duties. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and MUST hold a minimum of QCF Level 3 qualification in Utilities and Mapping as this is an important part of the role. In return, you will receive an excellent day rate which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract. This is a great opening so if you have the qualifications and experience above, please do get in contact by sending a copy of your CV by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

We are looking for a Planner and a Senior Planner to work with one of our leading clients, one of the UK's largest infrastructure providers on their HS2 works in Aylesbury. You'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line. Key responsibilities include producing and managing project schedules, monitoring progress, identifying programme risks and critical paths, preparing regular progress reports, and working closely with project managers, site teams and commercial staff. You MUST have previous site experience. They are ideally looking for someone who has worked their way up from Site Engineer to Sub Agent to Project Manager then gone into Planning. You must have previous experience working on large scale civil engineering projects and previous HS2 and drainage experience is desirable. They are looking for either Permanent or Freelance with long term work and a top day rate on offer! (Outside IR35) If yourself or someone you know is looking for work don't hesitate to send us your CV!

Due to an increase in workload within their HS2 works, our client are looking for a Site Engineer to join their team on a large Drainage package of works which includes over 1.5kms of Track Drainage and associated Civils works. Based from site, they initially seek an individual to undertake QA for circa 6-8 weeks to complete a backlog of this and then move to site to undertake Setting Out and continue the QA and other Engineering duties. To be considered you MUST have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineerin, Drainage experience and it is essential that you have used Novade for QA as this is an imporant part of the role. In return, a top day rate, immediate start and ongoing contract is on offer. This is a great role with a top client who 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).

Good Afternoon All, hope you are well. We are working for a top client who are looking for a Project Manager to oversee Civils works on Water related schemes in the Oxford area and up to Aylesbury with specific aspects including Groundworks, Concrete, Pumping Station and Pipeline Installations. They are looking for a Project Manager to oversee these works to completion, overseeing a small team to ensure they are completed to time and budget with lots of client liaison also. This is an OUTSIDE IR35 role and comes with a competitive rate and long term contract with lots of other works in the pipeline also. Excellent need so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

Due to the award of Water related works between Aylesbury and Oxford, our client are seeking the services of a Site Engineer to support these works which include Groundworks, Concrete, Pumping Station Construction and Pipeline Installation. Based from sites between these areas, daily duties will include Setting Out, QA, Assisting with site paperwork and overseeing Contractors on site. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold CSCS as a minimum with other industry certs an advantage. You must also have Water experience along with solid all round Civil Engineering exposure gained with reputable Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35/CIS and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. This is an 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 also looking for a Planner to join a major Contractor to work on varying schemes including HS2, Utilities (including Water and Power) and Civils works. The client seek someone who comes from an Engineering background and who has worked their way up to Site Agent level and then gone into Planning. The role is based near Uxbridge with some home working available also. Excellent rate on offer which is Outside IR35. Great role and great company so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

We're looking for an experienced Highways Supervisor to oversee works on a range of highways projects across Portsmouth and Winchester. The role will involve supervising drainage, surfacing, kerbing, and bridge refurbishment works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. You'll be responsible for managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining health and safety compliance, and liaising with the site management team. You must have SMSTS/ SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid. Also a clean driving licence is a must! Long term work and top day rate on offer (Outside IR35) If you're looking for work or know someone that is don't hesitate to get in touch anytime

Good Afternoon All! I have an excellent and immediate need for a Senior Estimator on a freelance basis to work on tenders that include Utilities, Cable Routes, Sub Station and other Civils works. This is all for projects coming up in Ireland and they require someone with experience in bottom up pricing and who can develop their own programmes. This is for projects coming up in Ireland with the role being remote with visits to their offices in England and Ireland where required. Excellent rate on offer (tbd) which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. This is a really great opportunity with a top client and really great people and is a role I can highly recommend to anyone interested. If you are looking for a new Estimating assignment and are interested in this, please do get in contact asap by sending your CV

Due to the recent award of a new project just outside Edinburgh, our client, a top Regional Contractor is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee Commercial activities on the project which involves Civil Engineering and Electrical works on a new Battery Plant Construction scheme. Based from site offices, you will be responsible for Procurement of Contractors, Cost Reporting, Variations and CVRs and will also build and oversee a Team on this project. To be considered, you will ideally have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civils experience with exposure to Battery Storage Plants an advantage but not essential. You must be based local to the area also as they require someone to be site based the majority of the time so this will not suit someone who would lodge away. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract! This is a great opening and immediate need so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave anytime on (phone number removed).

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works at RAF Brize Norton for one of our top clients! The role will involve commercial management of a variety of projects across the airbase, including runway lighting installations, airfield infrastructure improvements, building refurbishments, utility works, and associated civil engineering packages. Duties to include managing Sub Contractor Accounts, Issuing Payments, CVRs, Variations and attending regular Commercial Meetings. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civil Engineering experience and NEC experience. This is an immediate need and is long term work which will go into 2027! If you or someone you know is looking, get in touch!