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Atkinson Baker Faversham, Kent
16/07/2026
Contract
Site Manager - Civil Engineering & Main Contracting Salary / Rate: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum OR £280 - £330 per day Location: Faversham, Kent Contract: Permanent or Freelance Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a driven Site Manager on behalf of a leading South East Civil Engineering & Construction Main Contractor . The Client Our client is a highly successful construction and civil engineering business with a formidable reputation across Kent and the South East. Their diverse order book includes critical works across the education sector, expansive industrial/commercial sites, and secure government facilities. They require a robust Site Manager to drive specific packages of work on newly commencing projects. The Role You will be a key part of the site leadership team, taking direct responsibility for the execution of specific project phases. This will range from managing heavy civil engineering sub-structures to overseeing the logistics and installation of large prefabricated buildings. Your duties will include: Package Management: Driving the day-to-day progress of specific sub-contractors, groundworkers, and structural teams. Logistics: Managing site access, material deliveries, and heavy plant movement on active and sometimes constrained sites (such as live schools). Quality Assurance: Conducting regular inspections and snagging to ensure all work meets the client's exacting standards. Health & Safety: Assisting the Senior Site Management team in enforcing safe systems of work and reviewing RAMS. Requirements Essential: A proven track record as a Site Manager within the civil engineering, groundworks, or commercial main contracting sectors. Essential: A solid understanding of sub-structures, concrete works, deep drainage, and structural installations. Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid. Clearance: Must have a clear background and be eligible for security vetting for government projects. What's on Offer Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent (£55k-£65k) or Contract (£280-£330 p/d) basis. Support: Working within a highly structured, well-resourced regional contractor. Location Faversham, Kent. How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
15/07/2026
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Project Manager - High-Growth Specialist Main Contractor Salary / Rate: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum OR £400 - £450 per day Location: Nottingham, Midlands Contract: Permanent or Freelance Start Date: October 2026 Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a heavy-hitting Project Manager on behalf of an innovative, highly successful Specialist Main Contractor . The Client Our client is a prominent leader in modern, fast-track construction, renowned for delivering high-quality, sustainable structural solutions across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. They are currently mobilising for a highly anticipated, multi-million-pound public sector development in the Nottingham area set to commence this October and require an exceptional Project Manager to lead the delivery. The Role This is a high-profile leadership role where you will take total operational control of the project. You will manage the entire lifecycle from enabling works and groundworks through to complex crane lifts, technical structural assembly, and final high-spec fit-out. Your duties will include: Total Project Leadership: Driving the project from site setup in October through to final client handover, ensuring strict adherence to the master programme. Logistics & Lifting: Overseeing highly complex logistics, massive crane operations, and the precise alignment and installation of pre-engineered structural assemblies. Commercial & Programme Control: Working closely with the commercial teams to ensure the project is delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Stakeholder Management: Acting as the senior face of the project, liaising with the client, local authorities, and internal manufacturing/technical teams to ensure seamless delivery. Requirements Essential: A formidable track record as a Project Manager for a Main Contractor, accustomed to managing rapid-build, logistically complex programmes. Essential: Extensive experience managing complex crane lifts, heavy logistics, and high-precision structural installations. Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black (Manager) Card, First Aid, and ideally Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) awareness. What's on Offer Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent (£75k-£85k) or Contract (£400-£450 p/d) basis. Prestige: The opportunity to lead a high-profile, technologically advanced public sector development. Location Nottingham, Midlands. (Ideal for candidates based in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, or the wider M1/A52 corridor). How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Faversham, Kent
15/07/2026
Contract
Senior Site Engineer - Civil Engineering & Main Contracting Salary / Rate: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum OR £350 - £450 per day Location: Faversham, Kent Contract: Permanent or Freelance Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a highly technical Senior Site Engineer on behalf of a leading South East Civil Engineering & Construction Main Contractor . The Client Our client is a top-tier regional civil engineering and construction main contractor. They deliver a vast array of technical projects encompassing industrial units, commercial developments, schools, and highly secure government infrastructure across Kent. Due to the complex nature of their upcoming earthworks and structural projects, they require a Senior Engineer to lead the technical delivery. The Role This is a senior technical role where you will act as the crucial link between the design teams and site execution. You will oversee all engineering activities on multi-million-pound schemes that heavily feature complex groundworks, massive earth-moving phases, and intricate sub-structures. Your duties will include: Technical Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and coordinating junior Site Engineers and surveying teams. Complex Setting Out: Overseeing and verifying the accurate setting out of complex sub-structures, deep drainage networks, and heavily engineered foundations. Quality Assurance (QA): Taking ownership of site QA, writing and reviewing ITPs, and ensuring strict adherence to technical specifications. Design Coordination: Reviewing complex design information, raising technical queries (RFIs), and resolving engineering challenges before they impact the programme. Requirements Essential: Extensive experience operating as a Senior Site Engineer for a reputable Civil Engineering contractor or Main Contractor. Essential: A highly technical background in heavy earthworks, RC frames, complex sub-structures, and topographical surveying. Essential: Highly proficient with modern robotic surveying equipment (Trimble/Leica) and AutoCAD. Qualifications: Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering and a valid CSCS Card. What's on Offer Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent (£55k-£65k) or Contract (£350-£450 p/d) basis. Variety: Engaging with diverse technical builds, from schools to secure prefabricated government facilities. Location Faversham, Kent. How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Faversham, Kent
15/07/2026
Contract
Senior Site Manager - Civil Engineering & Main Contracting Salary / Rate: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum OR £320 - £380 per day Location: Faversham, Kent Contract: Permanent or Freelance Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a highly capable Senior Site Manager on behalf of a leading South East Civil Engineering & Construction Main Contractor . The Client Our client is a highly successful and dominant force in the South East construction market. Operating as both a principal contractor and a specialist civil engineering partner, they boast an incredibly diverse pipeline of major projects spanning schools, commercial hubs, industrial facilities, and secure government buildings. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be the operational driving force on site. You will oversee highly technical, multi-phase projects that include significant heavy earthworks, complex sub-structures, and the integration of prefabricated structures. Your duties will include: Site Operations: Managing daily site logistics, coordinating direct labour, and driving the performance of specialist sub-contractors. Phase Management: Overseeing critical project phases, transitioning smoothly from deep excavations and groundworks to building erection. Quality & Compliance: Ensuring all works meet stringent technical specifications and regulatory standards, particularly on education and secure government schemes. Health & Safety: Maintaining a rigorous health and safety culture on site at all times. Requirements Essential: A strong background operating as a Senior Site Manager or No.1 Site Manager within a Civil Engineering or Main Contracting environment. Essential: Extensive, hands-on experience managing heavy earthworks, civil sub-structures, and commercial/industrial building phases. Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid. Desirable: Due to the portfolio, candidates who have successfully passed government or MoD security clearances will have a distinct advantage. What's on Offer Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent (£65k-£75k) or Contract (£320-£380 p/d) basis. Projects: The chance to work on genuinely complex and varied schemes across Kent. Location Faversham, Kent. How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Faversham, Kent
15/07/2026
Contract
Project Manager - Civil Engineering & Main Contracting Salary / Rate: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum OR £400 - £450 per day Location: Faversham, Kent Contract: Permanent or Freelance Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a heavy-hitting Project Manager on behalf of a leading South East Civil Engineering & Construction Main Contractor . The Client Our client is a highly successful and dominant force in the South East construction market. Operating as both a principal contractor and a specialist civil engineering partner, they boast an incredibly diverse pipeline of major projects. Their portfolio spans the education, commercial, and industrial sectors, alongside highly secure government infrastructure. Due to the commencement of multiple new sites across Kent, they require an experienced Project Manager to take the helm. The Role This is a comprehensive leadership role requiring a strong background in both heavy civils and building delivery. You will take full operational control of multi-disciplinary sites ranging from complex sub-structures and heavy earthworks through to the installation of large-scale prefabricated buildings. Your duties will include: Total Project Leadership: Managing projects from initial groundworks, deep drainage, and complex earthworks straight through to superstructure and final handover. Programme & Commercial Control: Taking ultimate responsibility for the site programme, driving productivity, and working with commercial teams to protect margins. Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary point of contact for private clients, local authorities, and secure government representatives. Health, Safety & Quality: Enforcing uncompromising safety standards, especially in live environments such as schools or highly secure facilities. Requirements Essential: A formidable track record as a Project Manager for a Main Contractor or heavy Civil Engineering business. Essential: Proven experience managing diverse projects, including heavy earthworks, sub-structures, and complex structural installations (e.g., prefabricated modules). Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black (Manager) Card, and First Aid. Security Clearance: Experience working on secure government or MoD sites is highly desirable. You must be eligible for strict security vetting. What's on Offer Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent (£75k-£85k) or Contract (£400-£450 p/d) basis. Security: A massive regional pipeline of long-term work across diverse sectors. Location Faversham, Kent. How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Haywards Heath, Sussex
15/07/2026
Seasonal
General Labourer - Premium Residential Development Rate: £17.00 per hour Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Contract: Temporary (12 Months) Start Date: August 2026 Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a reliable and hardworking General Labourer on behalf of an Award-Winning Boutique Residential Developer . The Client Our client is a highly respected regional developer renowned for delivering bespoke, high-specification residential homes across the South East. They are breaking ground on an exclusive new development in Haywards Heath this August and require dedicated site staff for the full 12-month duration of the build. The Role Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring it remains safe, organized, and efficient for the incoming trades. Your duties will include: Site Maintenance: Keeping the site clean, tidy, and free of hazards to comply with health and safety regulations. Manual Handling: Unloading deliveries and safely moving materials to various work areas. Trade Support: Assisting skilled tradespeople with general tasks when required. Site Setup: Helping with the erection of temporary fencing and basic site preparation works. Requirements Essential: A valid CSCS Card. Essential: Full 5-point PPE (Hard hat, high-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses). Experience: Previous experience working as a Labourer on a residential construction site is highly preferred. Reliability: Strong punctuality and a solid work ethic to commit to a 12-month project. Location & Commute Haywards Heath, West Sussex. (Highly commutable from Burgess Hill, Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, and surrounding Mid Sussex areas). How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Haywards Heath, Sussex
15/07/2026
Seasonal
Traffic Marshall - Premium Residential Development Rate: £17.50 per hour Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Contract: Temporary (12 Months) Start Date: August 2026 Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting an experienced Traffic Marshall on behalf of an Award-Winning Boutique Residential Developer . The Client Our client is a premium housebuilder known for delivering high-end residential communities. With a brand-new project launching in Haywards Heath this August, they require a vigilant and authoritative Traffic Marshall to manage the logistical flow of the site safely and efficiently over the next 12 months. The Role You will be the first point of contact for the site, taking full responsibility for the safe movement of all plant machinery, delivery vehicles, and pedestrians. Your duties will include: Vehicle Management: Safely banking and directing large delivery vehicles and plant machinery in and out of the site gates. Logistics Tracking: Managing the gatehouse, recording all deliveries, and ensuring vehicles only arrive within designated hours. Pedestrian Safety: Ensuring total segregation of pedestrians and site traffic, both on-site and on the adjoining public highways. Site Security: Monitoring the front gate and ensuring all visitors sign in and wear the correct PPE before entering. Requirements Essential: A valid CSCS Card. Essential: A valid Traffic Marshall / Traffic Banksman Ticket. Experience: Previous experience banking vehicles on busy construction sites. Communication: Clear and authoritative communication skills to manage drivers and site visitors safely. Location & Commute Haywards Heath, West Sussex. (Highly commutable from Burgess Hill, Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, and surrounding Mid Sussex areas). How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Haywards Heath, Sussex
15/07/2026
Seasonal
Telehandler Operator Premium Residential Development Rate: £21.00 per hour Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Contract: Temporary (12 Months) Start Date: August 2026 Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a highly skilled Telehandler Operator on behalf of an Award-Winning Boutique Residential Developer . The Client Our client focuses on the delivery of exceptional, high-specification residential developments. Due to the launch of a new, long-term project in Haywards Heath starting in August, they require a highly proficient Telehandler to serve as the logistical backbone of the site for the next 12 months. The Role You will be responsible for the safe and precise operation of the telescopic handler, ensuring all trades are constantly supplied with the materials they need to keep the build on programme. Your duties will include: Machine Operation: Operating the Telehandler safely and efficiently, navigating tight residential site constraints. Logistics & Distribution: Unloading daily deliveries from HGVs and distributing bricks, blocks, timber, and mortar to the relevant workfronts. Plant Maintenance: Conducting daily safety checks, keeping maintenance records, and ensuring the machine is kept in pristine condition. Flexibility: When the machine is quiet, jumping out of the cab to assist site management with general tasks as required. Requirements Essential: A valid CPCS Card (Blue preferred) OR NPORS Card specifically for Telescopic Handler. Experience: Extensive experience operating a Telehandler on active, fast-paced residential construction sites. Safety: A spotless safety record and a deep understanding of lifting operations and load capacities. Essential: Full 5-point PPE. Location & Commute Haywards Heath, West Sussex. (Highly commutable from Burgess Hill, Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, and surrounding Mid Sussex areas). How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email (url removed) Phone (phone number removed)
Atkinson Baker Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
15/07/2026
Contract
Senior Site Manager / Site Manager - Fast-Track Construction Salary / Rate: £55,000 - £85,000 per annum OR £280 - £380 per day (DOE) Location: Nottingham, Midlands Contract: Permanent or Freelance Start Date: October 2026 Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a highly capable Site / Senior Site Manager on behalf of an innovative, fast-growing Main Contractor . The Client Our client is a highly regarded building contractor specializing in modern, engineered methods of construction. They deliver sustainable, rapid-build building solutions across both the public and private sectors. With a major new project breaking ground this October, they require a robust Site Manager to work directly alongside the Project Manager to drive site operations. The Role You will be the operational driving force on site, managing the transition from groundworks to the highly technical structural assembly and internal fit-out phases. Your duties will include: Site Operations: Managing daily site logistics, coordinating direct labour, and driving the performance of specialist sub-contractors and groundworkers. Structural Assembly Phase: Overseeing the safe receipt, lifting, and secure alignment of large-scale pre-engineered building sections. Quality & Fit-Out: Ensuring all internal fit-out works and structural stitching meet the client's exacting standards with zero defects. Health & Safety: Maintaining a rigorous health and safety culture on site, particularly during heavy lifting phases. Requirements Essential: A strong background operating as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within a commercial Main Contracting environment. Essential: Previous experience with steel-frame structures, fast-track commercial builds, or advanced pre-engineered systems is highly advantageous. Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid. What's on Offer Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent or Contract basis, with the rate/salary tailored to whether you sit at a standard or Senior Site Management level. Innovation: Working at the cutting edge of modern, efficient building methods. Location Nottingham, Midlands. (Ideal for candidates based in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, or the wider M1/A52 corridor). How to Apply Please note: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Apply directly or contact us via: Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)