Doocey Group

Job Title Dig & Lay Project Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Birmingham / Worcester / Gloucester / Bristol Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role As Dig & Lay Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all stages of onsite excavation works across our NGED Dig & Lay contract. You will be expected to spend time in the field, proactively managing, coaching and mentoring Supervisors, pre-empting potential issues, and working with them to resolve any challenges quickly and effectively. We are committed to the health and safety of our teams, and a key part of this role is to ensure compliance is maintained at all times. You will also be responsible for ensuring that Supervisors and site teams complete work son time, safely, and in line with agreed job specification. Working days are Monday to Friday, however ad hoc weekend work required to meet operational needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that all required weekend work is appropriately planned, resourced and covered. Responsibilities Coordinate, manage and plan contractor, direct labour and operative resources across the project, ensuring the effective allocation of people, plant and equipment Ensure all works are appropriately planned and supported, including streetworks requirements, permits, work packs, RAMS and all other relevant documentation Liaise daily with the Operations Director, NGED contract Manager, NGED personnel and other key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project delivery Ensure Supervisors brief civil teams before mobilisation to site, including review of work packs, task requirements, site-specific hazards and any additional guidance required Access upcoming works within the designated area to determine traffic management requirements and ensure these are booked and in place ahead of works starting Monitor project progress, identifying and resolving queries, operational challenges or performance-related issues quickly and effectively Ensure all jobs, RAMS and relevant project information are accurately updated on both client and company systems Manage the reinstatement process for work sunder your responsibility, ensuring it operates effectively and is completed within required permits dates Ensure any specialist materials required for works under your control are ordered in sufficient time through the procurement team Plan, manage and coordinate safety and site manage audits, ensuring standards are maintained and any actions are followed through to completion Deal with customer complaints in line with contract requirements and company procedures, ensuring they are handled professionally and resolved appropriately Collate and approve weekly timesheets for civil teams under your supervision Collate all vehicle and plant paperwork for teams or assets operating under your supervision Attend site immediately in the event of discovery, latent damage or utility damage, and participate in all utility damage debriefs relating to works under your supervision. Complete final walk-off inspections on all works over 100m under your control to identify and address any defects Technical Skills & Experience Previous experience working as a Utilities Site Manager or Supervisor, ideally on an electricity contract Experience managing high volume civils projects of a similar nature, including the supervision of civil teams Experience working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment Good IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook and client their-party systems Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Ability to professionally represent the organisation when dealing with stakeholders, including the main client, subcontractors, customers and members of the public Qualifications & Training NRSWA SMSTS Full UK Driving Licence Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.

Job Title Fleet Risk Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Based out of our Head Office in Tipton, with regular travel to all our depots reaching from Sheffield to Cambridge, Birmingham and Bristol. Our Company Doocey Plant Hire is a core division of the wider Doocey Group, providing high-quality plant and equipment solutions to support utility, civil engineering and infrastructure projects nationwide. With a modern, well-maintained fleet and a focus on reliability, safety and service, we play an important role in keeping projects moving efficiently across both Doocey Group operations and our external client base. As part of a family-run business with over 40 years of industry experience, we are built on strong Black Country values of integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Our teams operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment where responsiveness, compliance and operational excellence are essential. We are proud to support critical works across the utilities and civil engineering sectors, providing dependable plant hire solutions that help our clients and colleagues deliver safely and effectively. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, quality and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Plant Hire. The Role We are looking for a Fleet Driver Trainer & Coach to support the ongoing development, safety and performance of drivers across our fleet. This role focuses on improving the competency, confidence and overall driving standards of new, existing and high-risk drivers through structured coaching, practical assessments, ride-alongs, targeted training and performance monitoring. You will play an important part in reducing road traffic collisions, at-fault incidents, insurance claims, unsafe driving behaviours, vehicle damage and associated fleet costs. Responsibilities & Requirements Carry out driving assessments for new starters and periodic reassessments of existing drivers Deliver 1-to-1 coaching sessions for high-risk or underperforming drivers Undertake targeted assessments following RTCs, near misses, complaints, telematics alerts or vehicle damage Complete on-road driver evaluations, ride-alongs and practical assessments Identify unsafe behaviours, driver weaknesses and training needs Produce individual driver improvement plans and monitor progress Deliver refresher training, post-incident retraining, toolbox talks and behavioural improvement sessions Provide technical coaching on hazard awareness, observation, anticipation, speed control, safe manoeuvring, reversing and defensive driving Review telematics reports, dashcam footage, driver scorecards, incident records and customer feedback to identify trends Support post-incident driver debriefs and feed lessons learned into future training and safety communications Maintain accurate records of driver assessments, coaching and training Report on driver improvement activity, progress and outcomes Escalate persistent non-improvement or serious concerns to management Support fleet safety standards, safe systems of work and road risk reduction objectives Promote a positive, proactive driver safety culture across the business The Person Credible with drivers and able to build strong working relationships Calm, professional and confident in handling challenging conversations Able to challenge unsafe behaviours in a firm but supportive manner Highly observant with strong assessment and feedback skills Organised and disciplined with accurate record-keeping ability Able to work closely with operational teams, fleet teams and management Technical Skills & Experience Experience in driver coaching, driver training, fleet safety, road safety or transport operations Strong knowledge of safe driving techniques and behaviour improvement Experience conducting driver assessments, coaching sessions and practical evaluations Familiar with telematics, dashcam analysis, driver scorecards and fleet systems Relevant backgrounds include ex-traffic police, DVSA, enforcement, military transport or fleet risk management Qualifications & Training Full UK driving licence (essential), ideally Cat 2 Advanced driver, assessor or trainer qualification (desirable) CPC Transport Manager and/or FORS knowledge (preferred but not essential) Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.

Doocey Group are looking for an experienced Vacuum Excavator Driver to join the company and support our efforts across the utilities industry. This is a great opportunity for someone who is available to start straight away with the potential for consistent, long-term work. Requirements for the role are as follows: - CPCS A78 Vacuum Excavator Operator ticket - Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence - Able to commute to Tipton daily - Available to start immediately If you're a Vac Ex Driver looking for a new role, please get in touich.

Job Title Streetworks Coordinator Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Sheffield Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established civil engineering and utility contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. As a family-run business, we are built on strong Black Country values of professionalism, integrity and a dedication to high standards. Doocey Traffic Management is a specialist division within the wider Doocey Group, providing high-quality traffic management services to support utility, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Our traffic management teams play a key role in keeping works safe, compliant and moving efficiently, supporting both internal Doocey Group operations and external customers. The Role We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Streetworks Coordinator to join our Traffic Management business in Sheffield. This role will be based in a small office environment and will be focused predominantly on the coordination, submission and management of streetworks permits, traffic management applications and council communications. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the correct permits, approvals and permissions are in place to support traffic management works across utility and civil engineering projects. Responsibilities Preparing, submitting, managing and monitoring streetworks permits and traffic management applications Liaising regularly with councils and local authorities regarding permit submissions, conditions, amendments, refusals, queries and approvals Ensuring permit applications are accurate, complete and submitted within the required timescales Managing permit conditions and supporting operational teams to ensure works are carried out in line with local authority requirements Maintaining accurate records of permits, notices, approvals, correspondence and supporting documentation Monitoring live and upcoming permits to identify potential issues, delays, clashes or compliance risks Communicating permit updates clearly to internal teams, clients and operational colleagues Supporting the planning and coordination of traffic management works by ensuring the correct permissions are in place before works begin Responding promptly to council queries and working collaboratively to resolve permit-related issues Assisting with applications such as Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, parking suspensions, road space bookings and other traffic management-related permissions where required Working closely with the wider traffic management and operational teams to help keep projects moving safely, efficiently and compliantly Supporting general office administration within a small Sheffield-based team The Person Comfortable working in a small office environment Able to manage your own workload and keep on top of multiple permit deadlines at the same time Strong attention to detail, with an understanding of how permit delays, refusals or compliance issues can impact live works Excellent communicator, both internally and externally Proactive, calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities Able to build positive working relationships with internal teams, councils, local authorities, clients and other stakeholders Confident chasing updates, asking the right questions and challenging issues where needed Technical Skills & Experience Previous experience in a Streetworks Coordinator, Permit Coordinator, Traffic Management Coordinator, Civils Coordinator or similar role Experience within traffic management, utilities, highways, telecoms, civil engineering or local authority environments is critical Good working knowledge of streetworks permitting processes Strong understanding of relevant streetworks legislation, including the New Roads and Street Works Act and Traffic Management Act Experience liaising with councils, local authorities, clients, contractors and operational teams Experience using streetworks or permitting systems, such as Street Manager, would be highly beneficial Qualifications & Training GCSEs Grade 4-9 including English and Maths NRSWA knowledge or accreditation would be highly desirable Training or experience in streetworks permitting, traffic management applications or local authority permit schemes would be beneficial Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.