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Area Sales Manager Geotechnical Solutions x3 Job Title: Area Manager Subsidence Solutions x3 Industry Sector: Building Envelope, Facades, Cladding, Subsidence, Resin Injections, Stabilisation, Piling, Slab Lifting, Underpinning, Infrastructure, Contractors, Structural Reinforcement, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Excavation, Structural Support, Repair Solutions, Geotextile, Geosynthetics, Geotechnical, Infrastructure, Civils, Civil Repairs, Technical Sales, Technical Area Manager, Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Manager 3 vacancies, areas to be covered: Scotland Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria London Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000 + uncapped commission giving another £50,000 - £100,000+ on top Benefits: car allowance + excellent full benefits package The role of Area Manager Subsidence Solutions will involve: Technical area role selling our clients range of ground support subsidence solutions for a range of applications such as structural support, water sealing, ground reinforcement, sinkholes Focusing on the residential sector The majority of your time will be dealing with inbound queries through home owners conducting site visits, preparing quotes and solutions, then following this through to delivery A small portion of your time will be concentrating on dealing with local authorities through the social housing sector Average order value of projects can range from £3k-£20k Majority on your time will be spent generating new business relationship through inbound queries Execute technical seminars and presentations on related company products Spending on average 4 days on the road with 1 day admin at home office Will receive circa 6 opportunities per day The ideal applicant will be an Area Manager Subsidence Solutions with: Must have construction field sales experience Must have relevant qualification or experience in construction, engineering or surveying sectors (BSc, MSc, OND, HND) Ideally from a civils, geotechnical, building fabrics, structural, cladding, facades, building envelope or other solutions sales product / systems background Would consider a civil engineer, structural engineer etc looking for a step into field sales Ideally have knowledge of subsidence solutions Self-starter, hit the ground running mentality individual Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction field sales jobs, construction field sales vacancies and specification field sales positions within: Building Envelope, Facades, Cladding, Subsidence, Resin Injections, Stabilisation, Piling, Slab Lifting, Underpinning, Infrastructure, Contractors, Structural Reinforcement, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Excavation, Structural Support, Repair Solutions, Geotextile, Geosynthetics, Geotechnical, Infrastructure, Civils, Civil Repairs, Technical Sales, Technical Area Manager, Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Manager

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting an Assistant Site Manager based in the North East on behalf of a well-established Civil Engineering business. This opportunity will present a brilliant path to candidates who are looking further their career, promoting the companies Health, Safety and Environmental values and providing a clear path towards Site Manager and Project Manager roles in the future. Duties/Responsibilities: Full responsibility for co-ordinating gangs. Briefing RAMS. Putting staff to work and monitoring progress. HSE toolbox talks. Site permits. Plant checks. Assisting Site Agent with daily running of site. Experience required: Experience working as Supervisor on civil engineering projects including: highways, drainage, RC works etc. Experience supervising civils gangs on projects 500k+. SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS. Temporary Works, Streetworks, Confined Spaces and CAT & Genny beneficial Remuneration: A salary of up to 45,000 (Depending on Experience) + package and other excellent benefits included with being an employee of the company. This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client. For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

About Us We are one of the largest and most respected construction groups in the North East, employing over 220 people across our offices and project sites. Operating as a multi-discipline group, we deliver expertise in construction, civils, heritage restoration, building services, fire engineering, fabrication, facilities management, and plant & transport. Now proudly employee-owned, every member of our team has a genuine stake in our success. Together, we deliver projects that shape communities - from the restoration of Grade I listed landmarks such as Auckland Castle, to the transformation of complex city centre developments like the Bruce Building. With a strong and diverse pipeline of projects across commercial, residential, heritage, and public sectors, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen our pre-construction and delivery teams. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will take a leading role in the development, management, and optimisation of project programmes across multiple schemes. You will provide strategic planning expertise from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all programmes. You will work closely with Project Managers, Pre-Construction, Commercial and Site Teams, providing expert advice and mentoring to colleagues while ensuring that all projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to programme. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation, management, and updating of detailed tender and construction programmes (using ASTA Powerproject or similar). Support the Estimating and Pre-Construction teams in developing winning bids and realistic delivery strategies. Provide expert planning input to risk and value management processes, advising project teams on sequencing, logistics, and mitigation strategies. Monitor live projects, analyse progress, and report on variances - producing accurate and insightful programme reports, dashboards, and forecasts. Chair or contribute to planning and progress meetings, supporting both internal stakeholders and client reporting. Mentor and support junior planners, promoting best practice across the planning function. Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and templates. About You We're looking for a proactive and technically strong Senior Planner who combines analytical ability with practical site experience and commercial awareness. You will have: Significant experience in planning within the UK construction industry (main contractor background essential). Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and temporary works. Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject (or Primavera P6/MS Project if transferable). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and guide project teams. A collaborative, people-focused approach aligned with our employee-ownership culture. Experience across a variety of sectors - heritage or complex refurbishment projects would be an advantage. What We Offer Competitive salary and company benefits Employee ownership - giving you a real stake in the business and its success The opportunity to lead planning on high-profile, complex and heritage projects across the North East Ongoing professional development and progression, with genuine scope to shape the future of our planning capability A supportive and inclusive culture where your expertise and contribution make a tangible difference

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Site Agent to join their team on the Newcastle Central Motorway East (CME) scheme. This is a permanent role offering excellent long-term prospects, with a clear pathway to progress into Project Manager level under the guidance of a senior management team. This role will suit an experienced highways professional with a strong civil engineering background, proven leadership on site, and hands-on knowledge of concrete repair, highways maintenance, and civils infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards. Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain efficient site progress. Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with company and statutory requirements. Oversee quality control and ensure works meet design and specification standards, with a focus on concrete repair and highways structures. Support planning and programming activities, updating progress and flagging risks or delays. Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients to ensure smooth communication and reporting. Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports. Use IT systems (MS Office, project software, digital QA systems) to manage documentation and reporting. Mentor and support junior engineers and staff, developing future talent within the team. Key Requirements Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent or experienced Sub Agent within highways / civil engineering. Strong highways background with exposure to concrete repair, structural maintenance, roadworks, and civils infrastructure. Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality, and environmental management systems. IT literate with confidence using MS Office and digital site reporting tools. Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively. Ambition to progress into Project Manager level with suitable training and mentoring. Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the North East. Full UK driving licence. Qualifications HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred). SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential). Temporary Works Coordinator and NEC contract awareness (desirable). Package Salary: circa 55,000 per annum Company car / car allowance Pension & benefits package Long-term career progression to Project Manager

My Client, is a large, well established Construction company working across both the Build construction and Civils, do to major influx of project workload they require QS's of both sectors. JOB DESCRIPTION Site Manager - Construction As Site Manager you will be responsible for the running of construction projects and supervising those construction works so as to ensure everything is running smoothly and to schedule. In this role you will be responsible to the Contracts Manager General requirements You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines. Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally. In doing so you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is always maintained. You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work. Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc. PERSON SPECIFICATION Site Manager - Construction Qualifications * SMSTS * CSCS Managers and professional card * Scaffold Awareness * First Aid Experience/Skills * To be thorough and pay attention to detail * Leadership skills * Customer service skills * The ability to work well with others * Knowledge of building and construction * To be flexible and open to change * Previous experience within the construction industry * The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure * Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes * To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device Safety Skill Sets * Valid CSCS Card * Abrasive Wheel * Asbestos Awareness * Environmental Awareness * First Aid at Work * Fire Marshall * Manual Handling * PASMA * RAMS * Safe Working at Height & Temporary Works Awareness * SMSTS

My Client, is a large, well established Construction company working across both the Build construction and Civils, do to major influx of project workload they require QS's of both sectors. JOB DESCRIPTION Project Manager / Contracts Manager Role Overview As Project Manager you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of Project Management. Ensuring site performance and progress meet the contractual requirements; ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget. Key Responsibilities • Carry out and co-ordinate site activities in conjunction with the Construction Manager to deliver a high-quality service to specification, time and cost targets. • Be responsible for all Health and Safety compliance and initiatives on site. • Lead a team of employees and subcontractors effectively to ensure the client’s and company’s objectives are exceeded. • Provide effective stakeholder management and act as a client liaison • Communicate effectively internally and externally to inform and resolve any issues that may occur and provide timely accurate feedback • Ensuring all day works sheets are checked and signed for compliance as per company procedure • Provide and maintain adequate labour resources on site, within tender allowances, to achieve programme requirements. • Liaise with the Company Buyer/P&T Department to ensure material/plant deliveries are programmed in line with the procurement schedule. • Check quality of workmanship by labour-only and domestic sub-contractors and advise the Construction Manager/Quantity Surveyor of any failures prior to payment. • Monitor progress against the contract programme and notify the Construction Manager/Quantity Surveyor of any delay or disruption. • Liaise with the Construction Manager/Operations Support Team/Design Team to ensure all essential drawings, schedules, information requirements or answers to queries are requested and received in sufficient time to avoid delay and disruption. • Ensure all verbal site instructions are recorded as per company procedure. • Ensure all documentation (weekly return) is submitted to the office for authorisation by 10.00 am each Monday morning in order to ensure no delays in payment. • Notify the office of any damage to existing services. • Prepare and present progress reports at site progress meetings. • Attend management meetings to discuss results of monthly cost/value comparisons and reconciliations. • Prepare and action snagging and defect lists. • Attend weekly production meetings to establish, discuss and arrange level and allocation of labour and plant requirements for the week ahead and any other problems requiring urgent attention. The main duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and the company. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications * Degree in relevant field of construction or equivalent qualification * SMSTS * Valid CSCS Managers and professional card * First Aid Experience / Skills * Leadership skills * Client Focused * To be thorough and pay attention to detail * The ability to work well with others * To be flexible and responsive to change * The ability to accept to work well under pressure * Knowledge of production processes * IT Literate: Excel, Word, PowerPoint * Programming processed experience * Previous experience within the construction industry * Asta Powerproject software experience Safety Skill Sets * Asbestos Awareness * RAMS * Safe Working at Height * Environmental Awareness (SEATS) * Fire Marshall * Manual Handling * Temporary Works Coordinator * Scaffold Inspection * Covid-19 SS

My Client, is a large, well established Construction company working across both the Build construction and Civils, do to major influx of project workload they require QS's of both sectors. JOB DESCRIPTION Quantity Surveyor - Construction build / Civil Role Overview As Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects for external clients. In this role you will report to the Managing QS. Key Responsibilities • Be aware and understand the companies Health and Safety procedures, promote the same to the supply chain and within Meldrum; • Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies; • Undertaking work in strict accordance with commercial tracking; • Managing and delegating to subordinates as required • Compile programme based cost to complete / project budgets • Advising on procurement strategy; • Preparing subcontract documents, including bills of quantities; • Review contract conditions and report concerns or recommendations to the Commercial Manager • Procurement of subcontractors; • Preparing and analysing costings for tenders; • Managing costs on a wide variety of projects • Undertaking costs value analysis including cost value reporting • Performing risk and value management and cost control; • Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks; • Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports; • Price up variations and obtain agreement with clients • Valuing works as they progress and agreeing final accounts; • Provide commercial advice to the site team as and when required; • Preparing and analysing costings for tenders; • Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use; • Assist senior management with the preparation of contractual claims The main duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and the company. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications • Degree in the field of construction or equivalent Experience / Skills • 2+ years full-time QS experience if post-graduate or5+ years QS experience if no formal qualifications • Experience in either commercial, retail, heritage and/or education construction • Experience as a commercial lead on multiple projects • To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate • Experience in housing construction • To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team. • To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks. • Ability to analyse and process technical data. • The ability to manage workloads to ensure performance targets achieved. • Good Communication and interpersonal skills. • Well organised; flexible, committed, enthusiastic and innovative. • Negotiation skills and experience • IT Literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge and Other Relevant Factors • Good Knowledge of construction contract law • Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the necessity for financial regulatory controls. • Ability to advise on the financial aspects of construction • Working knowledge of all types of building & construction contracts • A high level of self-motivation and willingness to continually develop skills and knowledge • Full, valid driving license and own card required • Ability to travel regionally and nationally • Should be able to visit and inspect construction sites including climbing and descending ladders and scaffolding where necessary

As an infrastructure specialist, Murphy directly employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives across the world. We operate in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. We have a number of specialist capabilities such as pipelines, process, marine, tunnelling and piling, and we invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Assistant Project Manager - Rail Based Ulleskelf with travel The Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade aims to deliver faster, longer, more frequent and more reliable services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull and York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds. The East of Leeds part of the Trans-Pennine Route between York and Leeds was awarded to an Alliance including J. Murphy and Sons. Main Purpose of Role To work with the Project Manager with the overall management and delivery of project and manage the delivery of a Section(s) of the project. Key Responsibilities * Ensure that the work in the team is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained * Assist in the management of external design teams on behalf of the Design Manager, ensuring they achieve targets and milestones set * With the assistance of the Design Manager, work to and maintain the contract programme ensuring key milestones are achieved * Ensure that commercial change is captured and reported to the Client at the earliest opportunity by liaising with the Design Manager and QS * Plan, programme and resource site surveys in accordance with the designer's specification * Prepare site paperwork associated with survey works in accordance with Company SHESQ procedures and policies (WPP's, TBS's, Risk Assessments, ALO Plans etc) * Liaise with and obtain quotes from sub-contractors for specialist work items, in accordance with Company procurement procedures * Assist the estimator in producing estimates to undertake design and survey works * Liaise with key stakeholders associated with the scheme at an early stage to understand their requirements and expectations * Prepare site land access strategies for schemes and submit to the Client * Liaise with the Client's land agents to ensure agreements with third party land owners are made in advance and appropriate to the requirements of schemes * Liaise with internal Company environmental team to understand environmental constraints and mitigation on schemes * Undertake site visits when appropriate * Assist the CRE in the preparation of detailed designs in accordance with Client standards Experience & Qualifications * Site Management or Site Engineer background is ideal for this role * Proven civils construction experience, in a railway environment * Design management exposure would be good * Experience of working on Network Rail projects * Experienced in preparing site paperwork * Strong project management experience and confident when dealing with the Client and working with programmes * Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project, and PDF editors * HND or HNC in Civil engineering * APM qualification * IOSH or similar safety qualification * Flexible working approach and happy to travel

Design Manager Newcastle The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager within a large Tier 1 organisation within their £multimillion turnover rail division. Working on a new project within the area lasting approx. 5 years. This client has grown dramatically year on year widening it offering after winning multiple rail and infrastructure contracts. The Role As Design Manager you act as the gel between design consultants and site teams to drive design performance and ensuring all works are completed on time to the correct specification. You will use your technical knowledge and ability to create and set standards of the highest quality to ensure collaborative working between all involved. As Design Manager you will be responsible for: Advising on technical matters and providing solutions to project managers and directors This can include building works, signalling, Overhead line and M&E Advising on commercial alterations using you design function knowledge Establish designer and designer checker requirements and review suitability Complete, Submit and gain acceptance of proposal forms and resources Site inspections and audits Provide technical support and Guidance on project Attend all senior meetings and provide reports on all engineering and technical matters Ideal Candidate will have: BEng within Civil Engineering or equivalent Ideally Main Contractor Design Management experience Ideally multi-disciplined but will consider Rail Civils OR Systems experience (Track, civils, Signalling, OHLE, Building) Remuneration: Up to £60,000, plus £6000 car allowance or Car 8% Pension 25 Days leave Healthcare Payment for Professional Memberships 47.5 HR week If the above sounds like the ideal opportunity for you to break into a design role with a Principal Contractor, then get in touch with Sasha Gillan now on (phone number removed) or email you CV to (url removed)

As an infrastructure specialist, Murphy directly employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives across the world. We operate in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. We have a number of specialist capabilities such as pipelines, process, marine, tunnelling and piling, and we invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Assistant Project Manager - Rail Based Ulleskelf with travel The Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade aims to deliver faster, longer, more frequent and more reliable services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull and York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds. The East of Leeds part of the Trans-Pennine Route between York and Leeds was awarded to an Alliance including J. Murphy and Sons. Main Purpose of Role To work with the Project Manager with the overall management and delivery of project and manage the delivery of a Section(s) of the project. Key Responsibilities * Ensure that the work in the team is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained * Assist in the management of external design teams on behalf of the Design Manager, ensuring they achieve targets and milestones set * With the assistance of the Design Manager, work to and maintain the contract programme ensuring key milestones are achieved * Ensure that commercial change is captured and reported to the Client at the earliest opportunity by liaising with the Design Manager and QS * Plan, programme and resource site surveys in accordance with the designer's specification * Prepare site paperwork associated with survey works in accordance with Company SHESQ procedures and policies (WPP's, TBS's, Risk Assessments, ALO Plans etc) * Liaise with and obtain quotes from sub-contractors for specialist work items, in accordance with Company procurement procedures * Assist the estimator in producing estimates to undertake design and survey works * Liaise with key stakeholders associated with the scheme at an early stage to understand their requirements and expectations * Prepare site land access strategies for schemes and submit to the Client * Liaise with the Client's land agents to ensure agreements with third party land owners are made in advance and appropriate to the requirements of schemes * Liaise with internal Company environmental team to understand environmental constraints and mitigation on schemes * Undertake site visits when appropriate * Assist the CRE in the preparation of detailed designs in accordance with Client standards Experience & Qualifications * Site Management or Site Engineer background is ideal for this role * Proven civils construction experience, in a railway environment * Design management exposure would be good * Experience of working on Network Rail projects * Experienced in preparing site paperwork * Strong project management experience and confident when dealing with the Client and working with programmes * Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project, and PDF editors * HND or HNC in Civil engineering * APM qualification * IOSH or similar safety qualification * Flexible working approach and happy to travel

The Role We are seeking a civils biased Project Manager / Contracts Manager to work for a regional civil engineering and infrastructure contractor responsible to the Construction Manager. The organisation undertakes general groundworks for new build housing companies and larger commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals and care homes undertaking drainage, footings, foundations, new build roads and 278 works. Our client has been trading for over 14 years, employs over 200 direct members of staff and undertakes projects in the region of £5million in value. the key responsibilities for the role are to ensure the overall successful running of the department including:- production, commercial issues and health and safety. You will be responsible for all civils operations on a number of sites up to 5 with values ranging between £200K and £4m to and will have ownership of a project from start to finish. This will include, but is not limited to, the following duties:  Ownership of project from start to finish  Ensure civils site files are in place before we start and are correctly secured / completed  Motivate the workforce –  Provide information necessary to carry out the task  Provide correct equipment and materials to carry out task  Set goals / timelines for tasks to be completed  Challenge any deviation from task / goal  Provide clean & comfortable welfare conditions  Provide a tidy site – set the standard  Complete and track the master programme  Direct management of site manager/supervisors to ensure they are focused on achieving MCS site goals i.e. programme, quality, health and safety etc  Ensure all health and safety objectives and policies are read, understood and followed  Liaise with subcontractors to ensure that programme goals are achievable and are achieved. Plan phased visits with relevant contactor. Request and collate sub contactor RAMS,  Carefully plan and programme all works in conjunction with the client & ensure the programme is met  Review plant hire on job to ensure all is required  Ensure any additional works are agreed and signed for by the client  Minimise costs of defects, minimise material wastage  Ensure MCS labour and plant is fully utilised across the department  Plan and forecast future requirements i.e. procurement of additional subcontractors if required, recruit additional staff if required, advise on purchase of additional plant  Ensure all materials are procured and available in line with site requirements  Ensure essential training is in place to ensure we have the correct skills to out the jobs  Carry out formal weekly meetings with Managers / Supervisors, Engineers and Subcontractors with a set agenda covering – Programme, H & S, Resources, Quality, Design, Additional Works and AOB  Countersign timesheets for all hourly paid operatives working under your control  Ensure temporary works register is in place and fixed as per designs  Compile contractor reports and dropline programme for client meetings  Experience from an Engineer background is essential for this role.  You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with development of the Civils Department, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients. This includes:  Ensure the highest standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients.  Inform your line manager immediately of any problems encountered and identify possible solutions.  Ensure all of the company’s procedures are followed and adhered to and suggest opportunities to improve and develop them where appropriate.  Avoid or minimise material waste and identify opportunities to reduce consumption.  To carry out any duties which may be required to ensure a professional service is provided at all times.  Encourage and develop team work both within your team and between teams. This role offers a very competitive salary, company car or car allowance, pension, healthcare and discretionary bonus. The organisation also offers fantastic career progression to management roles, on the job training and formal industry recognised personal development training. For further information contact David Fletcher. (agy)