Thames Water
Hybrid - Reading, Berkshire RG1 8DB, UK and Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ
We are thrilled to offer a Principal Quantity Surveyor an extraordinary opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors essential to supporting the successful delivery of Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8 at Thames Water. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £200m per annum in AMP8, playing a vital role in helping us delivery life’s essential service to Customers.
What you’ll be doing as a Principal Quantity Surveyor
Providing Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
Providing Contractual advice and guidance to the delivery teams.
Ensure cost management against the budget, highlighting commercial challenges early, including managing and reporting on contingency/risk.
Management and development of Team Members, including their progression towards chartership.
Accountable for ensuring that the Team carry out the following:
Challenging and agreeing on Project Tenders.
Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract.
Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time.
Data Collection of Projects.
Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts.
Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored for your Delivery Area to ensure that Contractual Compliance is maintained and act as first point of escalation should any non-performance be identified and corrective actions implemented as necessary.
Supporting procurement by ensuring Suppliers and Contractors are engaged under the most appropriate Terms & Conditions.
Provide commercial support during the procurement of the contracts, including assisting in preparing tender documents.
Ensure we always maintain financial governance and provide expert input to financial and contract governance proposals.
Advising and supporting the management and optimisation of budgets and spending on the portfolio of Projects.
Supporting the Principal and Managing Quantity Surveyor with the resolution of Claims as necessary.
Base Location: Reading – Hybrid. Maple Lodge – Hybrid
Working Pattern or hours: 36 Hours
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
Hold a degree or a master’s in quantity surveying or equivalent.
Have a background in working in the civil engineering sector, such as transportation, nuclear, utilities or similar fields.
Be competent in line managing a small team and developing them to success.
Experience in both pre & post contract quantity surveying duties.
Strong Communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as well as the ability to bring numerous stakeholders together to bring opportunities to fruition.
Self-starter, resilient and tenacious under pressure.
What’s in it for you?
You will be a part of a highly professional Quantity Surveying team empowered to make decisions and responsible for all commercial aspects of their contracts.
Competitive salary from £76,000 to £86,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
Car Allowance.
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
Private Medical Health Care.
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Wate r
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
04/02/2026
Full time
We are thrilled to offer a Principal Quantity Surveyor an extraordinary opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors essential to supporting the successful delivery of Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8 at Thames Water. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £200m per annum in AMP8, playing a vital role in helping us delivery life’s essential service to Customers.
What you’ll be doing as a Principal Quantity Surveyor
Providing Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
Providing Contractual advice and guidance to the delivery teams.
Ensure cost management against the budget, highlighting commercial challenges early, including managing and reporting on contingency/risk.
Management and development of Team Members, including their progression towards chartership.
Accountable for ensuring that the Team carry out the following:
Challenging and agreeing on Project Tenders.
Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract.
Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time.
Data Collection of Projects.
Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts.
Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored for your Delivery Area to ensure that Contractual Compliance is maintained and act as first point of escalation should any non-performance be identified and corrective actions implemented as necessary.
Supporting procurement by ensuring Suppliers and Contractors are engaged under the most appropriate Terms & Conditions.
Provide commercial support during the procurement of the contracts, including assisting in preparing tender documents.
Ensure we always maintain financial governance and provide expert input to financial and contract governance proposals.
Advising and supporting the management and optimisation of budgets and spending on the portfolio of Projects.
Supporting the Principal and Managing Quantity Surveyor with the resolution of Claims as necessary.
Base Location: Reading – Hybrid. Maple Lodge – Hybrid
Working Pattern or hours: 36 Hours
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
Hold a degree or a master’s in quantity surveying or equivalent.
Have a background in working in the civil engineering sector, such as transportation, nuclear, utilities or similar fields.
Be competent in line managing a small team and developing them to success.
Experience in both pre & post contract quantity surveying duties.
Strong Communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as well as the ability to bring numerous stakeholders together to bring opportunities to fruition.
Self-starter, resilient and tenacious under pressure.
What’s in it for you?
You will be a part of a highly professional Quantity Surveying team empowered to make decisions and responsible for all commercial aspects of their contracts.
Competitive salary from £76,000 to £86,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
Car Allowance.
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
Private Medical Health Care.
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Wate r
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We're looking for a Senior Traffic Management Designer to join our Design team based Nationwide. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's 11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Nationwide Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Traffic Management Designer, you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Checking and approval of temporary traffic management (TTM) plans for low-speed and high-speed designs,design and checking of low speed TTM designs, producing of some high speed TTM designs, under appropriate supervision Assisting Principal TM Designer(s) with input to the following: Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed, delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Technical assessment and review of 3rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements, provision of a technical help desk, providing engineering expertise and technical advice to support understanding; acting as a centre of engineering excellence, enhancing Kier's reputation for delivering engineered outcomes Resolution of technical project, construction and design issues, incidents, defects and failures; incident investigation, examining causes of failure, rectification analysis, review, advice and redesign, supporting the SHE Department, identification of technical risks and solutions to facilitate scoping, pricing, design and construction Site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues; attending internal and external meetings on Kier's behalf; periodically working as an embedded part of tender and construction teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Traffic Management Designer is great for you if: You have completed IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng equivalent progress) with a relevant professional institutions (e.g. ICE) Knowledge of traffic management from a Design point of view, hold Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications and significant relevant experience Able to travel to offices and sites across various areas Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
15/03/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Traffic Management Designer to join our Design team based Nationwide. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's 11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Nationwide Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Traffic Management Designer, you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Checking and approval of temporary traffic management (TTM) plans for low-speed and high-speed designs,design and checking of low speed TTM designs, producing of some high speed TTM designs, under appropriate supervision Assisting Principal TM Designer(s) with input to the following: Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed, delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Technical assessment and review of 3rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements, provision of a technical help desk, providing engineering expertise and technical advice to support understanding; acting as a centre of engineering excellence, enhancing Kier's reputation for delivering engineered outcomes Resolution of technical project, construction and design issues, incidents, defects and failures; incident investigation, examining causes of failure, rectification analysis, review, advice and redesign, supporting the SHE Department, identification of technical risks and solutions to facilitate scoping, pricing, design and construction Site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues; attending internal and external meetings on Kier's behalf; periodically working as an embedded part of tender and construction teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Traffic Management Designer is great for you if: You have completed IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng equivalent progress) with a relevant professional institutions (e.g. ICE) Knowledge of traffic management from a Design point of view, hold Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications and significant relevant experience Able to travel to offices and sites across various areas Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
We're looking for a Senior Traffic Management Designer to join our Design team based Nationwide. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Nationwide Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Traffic Management Designer , you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Checking and approval of temporary traffic management (TTM) plans for low-speed and high-speed designs,design and checking of low speed TTM designs, producing of some high speed TTM designs, under appropriate supervision Assisting Principal TM Designer(s) with input to the following: Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed, delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Technical assessment and review of 3 rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements, provision of a technical help desk, providing engineering expertise and technical advice to support understanding; acting as a centre of engineering excellence, enhancing Kier's reputation for delivering engineered outcomes Resolution of technical project, construction and design issues, incidents, defects and failures; incident investigation, examining causes of failure, rectification analysis, review, advice and redesign, supporting the SHE Department, identification of technical risks and solutions to facilitate scoping, pricing, design and construction Site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues; attending internal and external meetings on Kier's behalf; periodically working as an embedded part of tender and construction teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Traffic Management Designer is great for you if: You have completed IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng equivalent progress) with a relevant professional institutions (e.g. ICE) Knowledge of traffic management from a Design point of view, hold Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications and significant relevant experience Able to travel to offices and sites across various areas Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
15/03/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Traffic Management Designer to join our Design team based Nationwide. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Nationwide Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Traffic Management Designer , you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Checking and approval of temporary traffic management (TTM) plans for low-speed and high-speed designs,design and checking of low speed TTM designs, producing of some high speed TTM designs, under appropriate supervision Assisting Principal TM Designer(s) with input to the following: Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed, delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Technical assessment and review of 3 rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements, provision of a technical help desk, providing engineering expertise and technical advice to support understanding; acting as a centre of engineering excellence, enhancing Kier's reputation for delivering engineered outcomes Resolution of technical project, construction and design issues, incidents, defects and failures; incident investigation, examining causes of failure, rectification analysis, review, advice and redesign, supporting the SHE Department, identification of technical risks and solutions to facilitate scoping, pricing, design and construction Site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues; attending internal and external meetings on Kier's behalf; periodically working as an embedded part of tender and construction teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Traffic Management Designer is great for you if: You have completed IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng equivalent progress) with a relevant professional institutions (e.g. ICE) Knowledge of traffic management from a Design point of view, hold Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications and significant relevant experience Able to travel to offices and sites across various areas Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
QHSE Advisor (Rail / Civil Engineering) 50,000 - 55,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Training + Benefits Leeds (Office Based with Site Visits Across East Region) Are you a QHSE Advisor or Health & Safety professional with experience in civil engineering or rail, looking to develop your career within an established company that offers a company vehicle and a fuel card? Do you have some experience in a QHSE role and are now looking for an opportunity within a growing company that will support you in completing your NEBOSH and IOSH qualification? This company are an established Electrical and Mechanical contractor to Network Rail, currently holding two framework contracts within the Eastern Region, alongside a Principal Contractor Licence. With in-house expertise across Electrical, HVAC and Fire Protection services, and specialist delivery in CCTV, access control and automated systems, the company are recognised for their leading Health & Safety standards. This role would suit a QHSE professional who wants to build their career within civil engineering / construction, with structured training and professional development available including NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications. The Role: Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSG guidance and highways-specific standards Conduct regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours across multiple projects Act as the main point of contact for HSE inspectors and external auditors Oversee quality assurance systems ensuring works meet contractual, statutory and client requirements Support site inspections, testing procedures and quality audits Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the business The Person: Some experience in a QHSE position Rail / Civil engineering experience Job reference: BBBH24037d Key words: QHSE, SHEQ, HSEQ, Quality, Health and Safety, Rail, NEBOSH, IOSH, Civil Engineering, Leeds, North Yorkshire We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
13/03/2026
Full time
QHSE Advisor (Rail / Civil Engineering) 50,000 - 55,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Training + Benefits Leeds (Office Based with Site Visits Across East Region) Are you a QHSE Advisor or Health & Safety professional with experience in civil engineering or rail, looking to develop your career within an established company that offers a company vehicle and a fuel card? Do you have some experience in a QHSE role and are now looking for an opportunity within a growing company that will support you in completing your NEBOSH and IOSH qualification? This company are an established Electrical and Mechanical contractor to Network Rail, currently holding two framework contracts within the Eastern Region, alongside a Principal Contractor Licence. With in-house expertise across Electrical, HVAC and Fire Protection services, and specialist delivery in CCTV, access control and automated systems, the company are recognised for their leading Health & Safety standards. This role would suit a QHSE professional who wants to build their career within civil engineering / construction, with structured training and professional development available including NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications. The Role: Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSG guidance and highways-specific standards Conduct regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours across multiple projects Act as the main point of contact for HSE inspectors and external auditors Oversee quality assurance systems ensuring works meet contractual, statutory and client requirements Support site inspections, testing procedures and quality audits Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the business The Person: Some experience in a QHSE position Rail / Civil engineering experience Job reference: BBBH24037d Key words: QHSE, SHEQ, HSEQ, Quality, Health and Safety, Rail, NEBOSH, IOSH, Civil Engineering, Leeds, North Yorkshire We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Design & Engineering Manager Tier 1 Contractor Major Civil Engineering Project - Lincolnshire About The Role My Tier 1 Civils client is looking for a Design & Engineering Manager to lead design and engineering delivery across their Eastern England Delivery Unit, initially on a large highways project in Lincoln starting Q1 2026. You ll ensure design excellence, compliance, and cost-effective, timely solutions while collaborating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across the region. This project-based role will give you the opportunity to make a real impact on high-profile infrastructure projects. What you'll be doing Lead all design and engineering activities on projects, including temporary works and external consultant management. Ensure design compliance, approvals, and quality standards are met. Lead CDM Principal Designer activities. Deliver operationally effective designs on time and within budget. Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal teams across the business. Engage with clients, stakeholders, and third parties from a design perspective. Drive the integration of digital technologies on projects. Support supply chain technical compliance and project risk management. Requirements Proven experience in civil engineering and construction design. Strong technical, operational, and risk management knowledge. Results-driven, quality-focused, and flexible to meet project deadlines. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Customer-focused with a keen eye for value opportunities. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally. Benefits Day in, day out, their teams deliver some of the UK s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more About the company With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
13/03/2026
Full time
Design & Engineering Manager Tier 1 Contractor Major Civil Engineering Project - Lincolnshire About The Role My Tier 1 Civils client is looking for a Design & Engineering Manager to lead design and engineering delivery across their Eastern England Delivery Unit, initially on a large highways project in Lincoln starting Q1 2026. You ll ensure design excellence, compliance, and cost-effective, timely solutions while collaborating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across the region. This project-based role will give you the opportunity to make a real impact on high-profile infrastructure projects. What you'll be doing Lead all design and engineering activities on projects, including temporary works and external consultant management. Ensure design compliance, approvals, and quality standards are met. Lead CDM Principal Designer activities. Deliver operationally effective designs on time and within budget. Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal teams across the business. Engage with clients, stakeholders, and third parties from a design perspective. Drive the integration of digital technologies on projects. Support supply chain technical compliance and project risk management. Requirements Proven experience in civil engineering and construction design. Strong technical, operational, and risk management knowledge. Results-driven, quality-focused, and flexible to meet project deadlines. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Customer-focused with a keen eye for value opportunities. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally. Benefits Day in, day out, their teams deliver some of the UK s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more About the company With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment
City, Manchester
Technical Lead Wastewater Design (Contract) Fareham, UK A highly regarded and fast-moving engineering consultancy, delivering specialist support to the UK water sector, is seeking a contract Technical Lead Wastewater Design to join its growing design assurance team in Fareham. This organisation partners closely with major UK utilities and principal contractors, offering deep sector expertise and responsive technical delivery across regulated frameworks. Due to sustained project demand, they require an experienced design-trained wastewater engineer to oversee quality and compliance on outgoing design submissions. This is a full-time, office-based contract role (minimum 2 3 days per week in Fareham), focused on technical validation and review of wastewater infrastructure designs before final submission to the client. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of technical reviews across wastewater design packages ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and regulatory compliance. Identify design flaws or omissions and guide internal teams toward resolution and improvement. Act as a technical authority on wastewater planning and infrastructure standards. Review and sign off on technical submissions to key clients and delivery partners. Maintain and interpret current water authority specifications and national design standards. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and delivery teams to uphold design quality across the lifecycle. Escalate and resolve non-compliance, constructability, or performance risks in designs. Candidate Requirements: Civil or Environmental Engineering background (degree or equivalent professional training). Minimum 5 years experience in wastewater design, ideally working with or for major UK water utilities (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent, Southern Water, etc.). Strong understanding of UK sewerage planning, asset design, drainage strategy, and approval requirements. Prior experience reviewing and validating designs as a senior designer, project engineer, or technical reviewer. Exceptional attention to detail with an ability to spot issues early and work proactively with teams to resolve them. Available for full-time contract engagement (on-site in Fareham 2 3 days/week as standard). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Contract Details: £450-£500 per day (Ltd Co or Umbrella) Immediate start available Full-time contract (office-based in Fareham part of the week; no remote-only option) Join a respected and growing consultancy with long-term framework engagements in the water sector
13/03/2026
Full time
Technical Lead Wastewater Design (Contract) Fareham, UK A highly regarded and fast-moving engineering consultancy, delivering specialist support to the UK water sector, is seeking a contract Technical Lead Wastewater Design to join its growing design assurance team in Fareham. This organisation partners closely with major UK utilities and principal contractors, offering deep sector expertise and responsive technical delivery across regulated frameworks. Due to sustained project demand, they require an experienced design-trained wastewater engineer to oversee quality and compliance on outgoing design submissions. This is a full-time, office-based contract role (minimum 2 3 days per week in Fareham), focused on technical validation and review of wastewater infrastructure designs before final submission to the client. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of technical reviews across wastewater design packages ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and regulatory compliance. Identify design flaws or omissions and guide internal teams toward resolution and improvement. Act as a technical authority on wastewater planning and infrastructure standards. Review and sign off on technical submissions to key clients and delivery partners. Maintain and interpret current water authority specifications and national design standards. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and delivery teams to uphold design quality across the lifecycle. Escalate and resolve non-compliance, constructability, or performance risks in designs. Candidate Requirements: Civil or Environmental Engineering background (degree or equivalent professional training). Minimum 5 years experience in wastewater design, ideally working with or for major UK water utilities (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent, Southern Water, etc.). Strong understanding of UK sewerage planning, asset design, drainage strategy, and approval requirements. Prior experience reviewing and validating designs as a senior designer, project engineer, or technical reviewer. Exceptional attention to detail with an ability to spot issues early and work proactively with teams to resolve them. Available for full-time contract engagement (on-site in Fareham 2 3 days/week as standard). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Contract Details: £450-£500 per day (Ltd Co or Umbrella) Immediate start available Full-time contract (office-based in Fareham part of the week; no remote-only option) Join a respected and growing consultancy with long-term framework engagements in the water sector
Operations Manager - Highways Maintenance, Local Authority 6 month ongoing contract to support the service Location: West Yorkshire (District-Based) Salary: £55k Target Contract: Temporary Interim Full-Time Sector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways Operations Manager t o lead a team and a high-profile frontline highway services maintenance and upkeep across a major West Yorkshire district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels-ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large-scale public realm delivery. The role oversees a complex portfolio including:Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with Multi-million-pound assets and budgets You'll lead c60+ skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff, manage a multi-functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district's network safe, open, and resilient. Key Responsibilities - Operations Manager, Highways - Local Authority Lead and manage diverse multi-skilled frontline teams delivering district-wide highway, drainage, and winter maintenance operations. Oversee planned, reactive, and emergency works, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Act as Transport Manager under the organisation's Operator's Licence, managing fleet compliance and high-risk operational environments Manage capital and revenue delivery through internal teams and contractors Ensure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work Maintain high-profile public-facing services, respond to weather events and highway emergencies Develop and manage multi-million-pound operational budgets, assets, and equipment Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, elected members, trade unions ns, and contractors Drive service improvement, innovation, and workforce development Key Requirements- Senior Operations Manager, Highways - Locl Authority Significant senior operational management experience in highways, civil engineering, environmental services, construction, utilities, or large-scale public realm operations Strong leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams and unionised workforces In-depth understanding of H&S, CDM, risk, compliance, and management of high-risk operational sites Proven experience managing complex operational budgets, plant, vehicles, and large-scale assets Experience coordinating contractors and delivering large capital/revenue programmes Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead in a politically aware environment Full driving licence Degree in Civil Engineering (or extensive equivalent experience) IOSH Managing Safely & to obtain CPC Transport Manager if required Experience in Highways , unionised environments, and Civil Engineering / Highways Contractors encouraged Why This Role? Operations Manager, Highways Lead one of the region's most high-profile, essential, and visible public services Autonomy to shape service direction, improvement, and operational strategy Significant influence across regeneration, infrastructure, and environmental projects Manage a major operational team with meaningful community impact Senior leadership presence with political, community and multi-agency visibility All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Contact (url removed) or (phone number removed) Public Sector / Local Authorities Highway Operations, Road Maintenance, Winter Services, PROW, Fleet Management, Environmental Services, Highway Inspector, Highway Asset Management Industry: Government Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, Transport / Logistics Highway Operations, Environmental Services, Transport, Public Works Job Functions: Operations / Maintenance Engineering / Technical Services Fleet / Transport Management Civil / Highway Engineering You are likely to be a Highway Operations Manager, Highways Maintenance Manager Senior Highway Engineer, Winter Services Manager, Highways Asset Manager, Senior Civil Engineer - Roads. Principal Consultant - Highways, Construction Manager - Highway Schemes Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
11/03/2026
Contract
Operations Manager - Highways Maintenance, Local Authority 6 month ongoing contract to support the service Location: West Yorkshire (District-Based) Salary: £55k Target Contract: Temporary Interim Full-Time Sector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways Operations Manager t o lead a team and a high-profile frontline highway services maintenance and upkeep across a major West Yorkshire district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels-ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large-scale public realm delivery. The role oversees a complex portfolio including:Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with Multi-million-pound assets and budgets You'll lead c60+ skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff, manage a multi-functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district's network safe, open, and resilient. Key Responsibilities - Operations Manager, Highways - Local Authority Lead and manage diverse multi-skilled frontline teams delivering district-wide highway, drainage, and winter maintenance operations. Oversee planned, reactive, and emergency works, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Act as Transport Manager under the organisation's Operator's Licence, managing fleet compliance and high-risk operational environments Manage capital and revenue delivery through internal teams and contractors Ensure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work Maintain high-profile public-facing services, respond to weather events and highway emergencies Develop and manage multi-million-pound operational budgets, assets, and equipment Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, elected members, trade unions ns, and contractors Drive service improvement, innovation, and workforce development Key Requirements- Senior Operations Manager, Highways - Locl Authority Significant senior operational management experience in highways, civil engineering, environmental services, construction, utilities, or large-scale public realm operations Strong leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams and unionised workforces In-depth understanding of H&S, CDM, risk, compliance, and management of high-risk operational sites Proven experience managing complex operational budgets, plant, vehicles, and large-scale assets Experience coordinating contractors and delivering large capital/revenue programmes Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead in a politically aware environment Full driving licence Degree in Civil Engineering (or extensive equivalent experience) IOSH Managing Safely & to obtain CPC Transport Manager if required Experience in Highways , unionised environments, and Civil Engineering / Highways Contractors encouraged Why This Role? Operations Manager, Highways Lead one of the region's most high-profile, essential, and visible public services Autonomy to shape service direction, improvement, and operational strategy Significant influence across regeneration, infrastructure, and environmental projects Manage a major operational team with meaningful community impact Senior leadership presence with political, community and multi-agency visibility All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Contact (url removed) or (phone number removed) Public Sector / Local Authorities Highway Operations, Road Maintenance, Winter Services, PROW, Fleet Management, Environmental Services, Highway Inspector, Highway Asset Management Industry: Government Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, Transport / Logistics Highway Operations, Environmental Services, Transport, Public Works Job Functions: Operations / Maintenance Engineering / Technical Services Fleet / Transport Management Civil / Highway Engineering You are likely to be a Highway Operations Manager, Highways Maintenance Manager Senior Highway Engineer, Winter Services Manager, Highways Asset Manager, Senior Civil Engineer - Roads. Principal Consultant - Highways, Construction Manager - Highway Schemes Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Client General Site Manager - Onshore Substation required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in England. Responsibilities The Onshore General Site Manager is to act as the onsite Client Representative during the site initial designs, constructability assessments and planning and later construction and handover of the works. Supports the HVDC Package Manager through the construction phase, and manages all aspects of the Client's site duties under the Contract. The role will co-ordinate the client site representatives and and site information within the project. The role will facilitate resolution of site-based issues to ensure that employers risks are mitigated through regular/adhoc meetings, discussions, ensuring adequate recording of such. The role will have support of the Package Manager in representing and resolving site issues with the Contractor's Senior Management team. The role will be required to have experience in site management of HV substation construction, including technical knowledge of civil engineering, HV Mechanical & Electrical Installations, testing & commissioning of HV systems and cables. All onshore substation site management activities with respect to the onshore works including, Health, Safety, Environment, Security, Maintenance pre-Handover. The role will need to become familiar with the Contracts, Consent Management Plans, Leases, Designs, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, package interfaces, the Employers Requirements (specifications) and any relevant contractors documentation in order the manage the site effectively. The role is expected to be experienced in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including National Grid, Associated Works Contractors and Client Senior Management, and will be the Project presence onsite. The role will also support resolution of client programme risk issues, including relating to Package interfaces. Shall provide co-ordination of all site resources within the onshore client site team, supported by the project engineers, quality inspectors, health & safety inspectors, environmental consultants, consents personnel etc. Liaison with the Commissioning Manager who is responsible for operating the HV Safety Rules for all energised plant. Support the interface planning activities with National Grid and the Onshore Cables Team. Reporting to senior leadership and the project as required. Ensure that the Contractor is fulfilling their duties of the Principal Contractor for the onshore substation site under CDM. Ensure a safe system of work offshore incorporating the HV Safety Rules. Supervise and record all onshore works relevant to the HVDC substation and grid connection ensuring compliance with the defined health, safety, quality and technical standards. Design & Implement an effective handover process for the onshore site from construction, commissioning to O&M. Safe delivery of the Electrical transmission system for the project including continued development, construction and handover to operations, closeout of commercial aspects and delivery of all as built documentation for all associated packages. Requirements Extensive experience as a Site Manager role on HV substation construction projects including the integration of equipment throughout the build construction and installation process. A proven track record in civil engineering, and HV substation site construction management. An excellent understanding of the range of available civil engineering techniques, including HDD with a practical approach to implementation. Business proficient in English. Valid UK working rights.
11/03/2026
Contract
Client General Site Manager - Onshore Substation required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in England. Responsibilities The Onshore General Site Manager is to act as the onsite Client Representative during the site initial designs, constructability assessments and planning and later construction and handover of the works. Supports the HVDC Package Manager through the construction phase, and manages all aspects of the Client's site duties under the Contract. The role will co-ordinate the client site representatives and and site information within the project. The role will facilitate resolution of site-based issues to ensure that employers risks are mitigated through regular/adhoc meetings, discussions, ensuring adequate recording of such. The role will have support of the Package Manager in representing and resolving site issues with the Contractor's Senior Management team. The role will be required to have experience in site management of HV substation construction, including technical knowledge of civil engineering, HV Mechanical & Electrical Installations, testing & commissioning of HV systems and cables. All onshore substation site management activities with respect to the onshore works including, Health, Safety, Environment, Security, Maintenance pre-Handover. The role will need to become familiar with the Contracts, Consent Management Plans, Leases, Designs, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, package interfaces, the Employers Requirements (specifications) and any relevant contractors documentation in order the manage the site effectively. The role is expected to be experienced in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including National Grid, Associated Works Contractors and Client Senior Management, and will be the Project presence onsite. The role will also support resolution of client programme risk issues, including relating to Package interfaces. Shall provide co-ordination of all site resources within the onshore client site team, supported by the project engineers, quality inspectors, health & safety inspectors, environmental consultants, consents personnel etc. Liaison with the Commissioning Manager who is responsible for operating the HV Safety Rules for all energised plant. Support the interface planning activities with National Grid and the Onshore Cables Team. Reporting to senior leadership and the project as required. Ensure that the Contractor is fulfilling their duties of the Principal Contractor for the onshore substation site under CDM. Ensure a safe system of work offshore incorporating the HV Safety Rules. Supervise and record all onshore works relevant to the HVDC substation and grid connection ensuring compliance with the defined health, safety, quality and technical standards. Design & Implement an effective handover process for the onshore site from construction, commissioning to O&M. Safe delivery of the Electrical transmission system for the project including continued development, construction and handover to operations, closeout of commercial aspects and delivery of all as built documentation for all associated packages. Requirements Extensive experience as a Site Manager role on HV substation construction projects including the integration of equipment throughout the build construction and installation process. A proven track record in civil engineering, and HV substation site construction management. An excellent understanding of the range of available civil engineering techniques, including HDD with a practical approach to implementation. Business proficient in English. Valid UK working rights.
Our client is a leading Piling contractor with a major Projects Division that delivers high-value multi-discipline ground engineering schemes across the UK and Ireland. They offer a range of geotechnical solutions, as well as civil engineering, marine, and tunnelling works, and we have the flexibility to act a principal contractor, joint venture partner or specialist subcontractor. Reporting to the Projects Division Estimating Manager, they are seeking an estimator who has experience in the pricing and presentation to clients of geotechnical engineering solutions (e.g., diaphragm wall construction, piling works, grouting works, etc.), and someone who is interested in pricing works where they are working collaboratively with their clients, joint venture partners, and supply chain to overcome complex multi-discipline civil engineering challenges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role will cover all aspects of the preconstruction work winning phase of a project opportunity with key responsibilities including: Assisting with the management of incoming enquiries including the assessment and prioritisation of business appropriate tender opportunities. Developing appropriate opportunity bid/win strategies to suit the requirements of their clients. Collaboratively working with their technical and operations team and supply chain to prepare conforming scheme and value engineering scheme cost studies for internal governance review. Liaise with the technical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure risks are recognised and mitigation strategies are agreed at the preconstruction stage. Writing and presenting tender offers to the clients. Engaging in client interactions and tender negotiations from receipt of enquiry through to contract award and project handover to the operations team. Maintain and update the Salesforce CRM database. Engaging with and assisting the Projects Division Business Development Manager in identifying appropriate future clients and major project opportunities that would benefit from the value the division has to offer. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A relevant civil engineering degree or bias towards geotechnical engineering and professional qualification status is preferrable. Ability to discharge professional duties with integrity and ability to behave with integrity in relation to all conduct bearing upon the standing, reputation and dignity of the company. Have full regard to matters of health and safety, well-being, the environment and sustainability. Significant experience of the UK geotechnical industry. An understanding of the geotechnical design process. Working knowledge and demonstrable experience of estimating geotechnical engineering solutions. Essential understanding of the capabilities of the company. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with colleagues and clients. Proven ability to work well in a team as well as an individual. Effective time management to ensure task deadlines are met. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and driven to providing a quality product and service to clients. Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Salesforce. Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Candy is preferrable though not essential. Ability to develop professional knowledge, skills, and competence on a continuing basis and ability to aid the professional development of others. Full UK driving licence. WORKING LOCATION Normally based in their Surrey office with the expectation of being present three days per Monday to Friday working week. Travel as required to client offices, joint venture partner and/or project opportunity offices, project opportunity site locations, and our clients regional offices.
11/03/2026
Full time
Our client is a leading Piling contractor with a major Projects Division that delivers high-value multi-discipline ground engineering schemes across the UK and Ireland. They offer a range of geotechnical solutions, as well as civil engineering, marine, and tunnelling works, and we have the flexibility to act a principal contractor, joint venture partner or specialist subcontractor. Reporting to the Projects Division Estimating Manager, they are seeking an estimator who has experience in the pricing and presentation to clients of geotechnical engineering solutions (e.g., diaphragm wall construction, piling works, grouting works, etc.), and someone who is interested in pricing works where they are working collaboratively with their clients, joint venture partners, and supply chain to overcome complex multi-discipline civil engineering challenges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role will cover all aspects of the preconstruction work winning phase of a project opportunity with key responsibilities including: Assisting with the management of incoming enquiries including the assessment and prioritisation of business appropriate tender opportunities. Developing appropriate opportunity bid/win strategies to suit the requirements of their clients. Collaboratively working with their technical and operations team and supply chain to prepare conforming scheme and value engineering scheme cost studies for internal governance review. Liaise with the technical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure risks are recognised and mitigation strategies are agreed at the preconstruction stage. Writing and presenting tender offers to the clients. Engaging in client interactions and tender negotiations from receipt of enquiry through to contract award and project handover to the operations team. Maintain and update the Salesforce CRM database. Engaging with and assisting the Projects Division Business Development Manager in identifying appropriate future clients and major project opportunities that would benefit from the value the division has to offer. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A relevant civil engineering degree or bias towards geotechnical engineering and professional qualification status is preferrable. Ability to discharge professional duties with integrity and ability to behave with integrity in relation to all conduct bearing upon the standing, reputation and dignity of the company. Have full regard to matters of health and safety, well-being, the environment and sustainability. Significant experience of the UK geotechnical industry. An understanding of the geotechnical design process. Working knowledge and demonstrable experience of estimating geotechnical engineering solutions. Essential understanding of the capabilities of the company. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with colleagues and clients. Proven ability to work well in a team as well as an individual. Effective time management to ensure task deadlines are met. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and driven to providing a quality product and service to clients. Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Salesforce. Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Candy is preferrable though not essential. Ability to develop professional knowledge, skills, and competence on a continuing basis and ability to aid the professional development of others. Full UK driving licence. WORKING LOCATION Normally based in their Surrey office with the expectation of being present three days per Monday to Friday working week. Travel as required to client offices, joint venture partner and/or project opportunity offices, project opportunity site locations, and our clients regional offices.
Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water Location: Manchester Job Type: Permanent Salary: 70-75k About the Role We're looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead the delivery of innovative, safe, and sustainable civil engineering solutions across the water sector. In this senior role, you'll be responsible for overseeing design standards, guiding technical delivery, and mentoring a talented team of engineers and technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape water infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities, while developing your leadership and technical influence. Key Responsibilities Lead and approve the delivery of design outputs, including reports, drawings, DRAs, and specifications. Identify and communicate efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards across all deliverables. Provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles - from tender to completion. Act as Responsible Engineer (CRE) or Professional Head for specific projects. Support the development of junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians. Manage change within design packages, ensuring accurate implementation and documentation. Attend and present at ALM and KM meetings. Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and best practices. What We're Looking For Required: At least 10 years' experience in civil design within the regulated water industry. Proven leadership at Senior or Principal Engineer level. Strong understanding of hydraulics. Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or similar. Chartered Engineer status (CEng). Proficiency in IT tools relevant to design engineering. Desirable: Experience in both clean and wastewater design. Familiarity with infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. Awareness of construction methods and materials. Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Key Skills Strong technical knowledge in civil design. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Effective problem-solving and decision-making. Committed to continuous personal and professional development. Ability to mentor and support team growth. Why Join Us? Generous pension scheme - 9% total contribution Excellent holiday package - 23 days annual leave + 8 public holidays Flexible working - Start between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM to suit your lifestyle Free on-site gym - Stay fit without the extra cost Fresh fruit in the office - Small perks that make a difference Exclusive benefits - Access lifestyle perks through Circular Benefits platform If you're a motivated engineering leader ready to drive impactful design solutions in the water sector, we'd love to hear from you.
10/03/2026
Full time
Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water Location: Manchester Job Type: Permanent Salary: 70-75k About the Role We're looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead the delivery of innovative, safe, and sustainable civil engineering solutions across the water sector. In this senior role, you'll be responsible for overseeing design standards, guiding technical delivery, and mentoring a talented team of engineers and technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape water infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities, while developing your leadership and technical influence. Key Responsibilities Lead and approve the delivery of design outputs, including reports, drawings, DRAs, and specifications. Identify and communicate efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards across all deliverables. Provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles - from tender to completion. Act as Responsible Engineer (CRE) or Professional Head for specific projects. Support the development of junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians. Manage change within design packages, ensuring accurate implementation and documentation. Attend and present at ALM and KM meetings. Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and best practices. What We're Looking For Required: At least 10 years' experience in civil design within the regulated water industry. Proven leadership at Senior or Principal Engineer level. Strong understanding of hydraulics. Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or similar. Chartered Engineer status (CEng). Proficiency in IT tools relevant to design engineering. Desirable: Experience in both clean and wastewater design. Familiarity with infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. Awareness of construction methods and materials. Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Key Skills Strong technical knowledge in civil design. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Effective problem-solving and decision-making. Committed to continuous personal and professional development. Ability to mentor and support team growth. Why Join Us? Generous pension scheme - 9% total contribution Excellent holiday package - 23 days annual leave + 8 public holidays Flexible working - Start between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM to suit your lifestyle Free on-site gym - Stay fit without the extra cost Fresh fruit in the office - Small perks that make a difference Exclusive benefits - Access lifestyle perks through Circular Benefits platform If you're a motivated engineering leader ready to drive impactful design solutions in the water sector, we'd love to hear from you.
J. Murphy & Sons Ltd
New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Murphy is recruiting for a Construction Manager to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, Great Grid Partnership. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Construction Manager: Overall management of project teams during the construction and installation phase of the project. Co-ordination of constructability input during solutions identification and development phase. Allocation of construction staff to projects ensuring that appropriate construction and installation staff are appointed to individual projects: based on experience, skills and knowledge. Liaises with the Project Managers to ensure that the construction resource pool is an appropriate size, with an appropriate blend of skill sets for the projected workload. Overall management of construction resources including Labour, Plant and Materials. Performance management of subcontractors. Ensures that the construction and installation teams are accountable for their performance against agreed schedules and man-hour budgets. Oversee the duties of the Principal Contractor are discharged in accordance with the CDM Regulations. Control all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with agreed quality procedures. Interfaces with all other functional leaders within the organisation to facilitate successful development of the project from solution stage constructability through construction, installation, commissioning, and handover to the client. Still interested, does this sound like you? Experience in delivering Major Civils projects. Experience within a Construction Manager role or similar. HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree) Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to develop close working relationships with clients and subcontractors. A true leader with passion for people development, can do attitude and a flare for innovation.
10/03/2026
Full time
Murphy is recruiting for a Construction Manager to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, Great Grid Partnership. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Construction Manager: Overall management of project teams during the construction and installation phase of the project. Co-ordination of constructability input during solutions identification and development phase. Allocation of construction staff to projects ensuring that appropriate construction and installation staff are appointed to individual projects: based on experience, skills and knowledge. Liaises with the Project Managers to ensure that the construction resource pool is an appropriate size, with an appropriate blend of skill sets for the projected workload. Overall management of construction resources including Labour, Plant and Materials. Performance management of subcontractors. Ensures that the construction and installation teams are accountable for their performance against agreed schedules and man-hour budgets. Oversee the duties of the Principal Contractor are discharged in accordance with the CDM Regulations. Control all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with agreed quality procedures. Interfaces with all other functional leaders within the organisation to facilitate successful development of the project from solution stage constructability through construction, installation, commissioning, and handover to the client. Still interested, does this sound like you? Experience in delivering Major Civils projects. Experience within a Construction Manager role or similar. HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree) Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to develop close working relationships with clients and subcontractors. A true leader with passion for people development, can do attitude and a flare for innovation.
Site Manager Location: Gateshead & Sunderland Salary: Up to 55,000 (Permanent) or 60,000 freelance option available Package: Company Van + Fuel Card Role Overview An industry leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor is seeking a Site Manager to oversee a residential infrastructure scheme in Gateshead. The project supports a 200-plot development, covering earthworks, cut and fill, main road construction and sewer installation. The business will act as Principal Contractor on site. You'll manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery while keeping works on programme and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily site activities across infrastructure, roads and drainage. Ensure operatives and subcontractors are: Inducted properly Working safely with correct PPE Competent and appropriately qualified Compliant with Health, Safety and Environmental standards Maintain high build quality in line with project specifications. Deliver works efficiently, minimising waste and avoiding non-recoverable costs. Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities and partners. Promote a professional, collaborative and safety-focused site culture. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Background in highways, infrastructure or civils is essential. Strong experience in managing construction or civil engineering projects. CSCS Card SSSTS/SMSTS an advantage. Full UK driving licence. Proactive, solution-driven approach with strong communication skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary or self-employed route available Company van and fuel card provided. Long-term project pipeline and secure workload. Supportive, growth-focused environment with strong team culture.
10/03/2026
Contract
Site Manager Location: Gateshead & Sunderland Salary: Up to 55,000 (Permanent) or 60,000 freelance option available Package: Company Van + Fuel Card Role Overview An industry leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor is seeking a Site Manager to oversee a residential infrastructure scheme in Gateshead. The project supports a 200-plot development, covering earthworks, cut and fill, main road construction and sewer installation. The business will act as Principal Contractor on site. You'll manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery while keeping works on programme and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily site activities across infrastructure, roads and drainage. Ensure operatives and subcontractors are: Inducted properly Working safely with correct PPE Competent and appropriately qualified Compliant with Health, Safety and Environmental standards Maintain high build quality in line with project specifications. Deliver works efficiently, minimising waste and avoiding non-recoverable costs. Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities and partners. Promote a professional, collaborative and safety-focused site culture. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Background in highways, infrastructure or civils is essential. Strong experience in managing construction or civil engineering projects. CSCS Card SSSTS/SMSTS an advantage. Full UK driving licence. Proactive, solution-driven approach with strong communication skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary or self-employed route available Company van and fuel card provided. Long-term project pipeline and secure workload. Supportive, growth-focused environment with strong team culture.
Our client are looking to appoint an experienced external wall Surveying, Fire engineer. This is an opportunity to join our experienced consultancy fire engineering and surveying consultancy team. The position is full time with allowance for current, relevant studies with immediate start. Salary is dependent on experience as negotiable, based on accreditation, qualifications and experience. The applicant should hold 3 or more of the following: • Degree level qualification in fire engineering, building survey, Building/Civil Engineering • Minimum 5 years relative experience in a consultancy or similar environment • Be aware of appropriate legislation including Part B and design guidance for use in the UK. • Worked on high-risk buildings with an awareness of the full life cycle of fire safety; from design through to handover. • Be aware of the RIBA stages of work 2020, HSE Gateway, Building Safety Acts 2022, PAS 9980 and EWS1 assessment The applicant should also have following skills & Experience: • Have experience in report writing and engaging across various parties; including colleagues and clients. • The right candidate will have worked in leadership roles or been a senior member within their experience. • You will have positive communication skills, be collaborative, and be creative and engaging with an ability to multitask projects concurrently, providing deliverables as per your Job. The applicant should have a willing, positive attitude to learning, where applicable, and have the ability to negotiate discussions with contractors in site-based fire engineering studies. The ability to work well as part of a team is also important. Knowledge of EWS1 surveys and processes will be advantageous but not essential, as training will be offered. The candidate should also hold a driving licence. They should have flexibility, be confident and within areas of construction pathology, have undertaken studies in producing detailed drawings and writing reports. Further requirements are as detailed below; • Knowledge of Building Regulation Approved Document B is preferred; • Understanding of external wall façade systems and be able to identify key external wall construction features; • Ability to carry out intrusive surveys; • Understand construction materials with a general understanding of performance; • Excellent report writing skills; • Prepared to travel both nationally and internationally with periodic overnight stays; Full support and training will be provided The role will require autonomous working with a flexibility of at home, office, and site inspections. The role is client focused, candidates are expected to build strong relationships with project stakeholders and contractors and have a professional presentable attitude. In return they will offer the right candidate: 1. A competitive salary 2. A chance to work with leading industry contractors, local authority, property practices and development management companies 3. Exposure to amazing commercial and residential projects 4. Opportunity to excel your career in our large, but family environment company 5. Optional opportunities to travel abroad 6. Great Annual Bonus scheme (subject to 12 months enrolment) 7. Company car scheme following completion of probation period (optional) 8. Gym membership 9. Applicable professional self-development courses chartership support 10. Training and development with career opportunities within a growing consultancy 11. Flexible working from home 12. Well-being lifestyle balance support 20 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas 23rd dec 2nd Jan
10/03/2026
Full time
Our client are looking to appoint an experienced external wall Surveying, Fire engineer. This is an opportunity to join our experienced consultancy fire engineering and surveying consultancy team. The position is full time with allowance for current, relevant studies with immediate start. Salary is dependent on experience as negotiable, based on accreditation, qualifications and experience. The applicant should hold 3 or more of the following: • Degree level qualification in fire engineering, building survey, Building/Civil Engineering • Minimum 5 years relative experience in a consultancy or similar environment • Be aware of appropriate legislation including Part B and design guidance for use in the UK. • Worked on high-risk buildings with an awareness of the full life cycle of fire safety; from design through to handover. • Be aware of the RIBA stages of work 2020, HSE Gateway, Building Safety Acts 2022, PAS 9980 and EWS1 assessment The applicant should also have following skills & Experience: • Have experience in report writing and engaging across various parties; including colleagues and clients. • The right candidate will have worked in leadership roles or been a senior member within their experience. • You will have positive communication skills, be collaborative, and be creative and engaging with an ability to multitask projects concurrently, providing deliverables as per your Job. The applicant should have a willing, positive attitude to learning, where applicable, and have the ability to negotiate discussions with contractors in site-based fire engineering studies. The ability to work well as part of a team is also important. Knowledge of EWS1 surveys and processes will be advantageous but not essential, as training will be offered. The candidate should also hold a driving licence. They should have flexibility, be confident and within areas of construction pathology, have undertaken studies in producing detailed drawings and writing reports. Further requirements are as detailed below; • Knowledge of Building Regulation Approved Document B is preferred; • Understanding of external wall façade systems and be able to identify key external wall construction features; • Ability to carry out intrusive surveys; • Understand construction materials with a general understanding of performance; • Excellent report writing skills; • Prepared to travel both nationally and internationally with periodic overnight stays; Full support and training will be provided The role will require autonomous working with a flexibility of at home, office, and site inspections. The role is client focused, candidates are expected to build strong relationships with project stakeholders and contractors and have a professional presentable attitude. In return they will offer the right candidate: 1. A competitive salary 2. A chance to work with leading industry contractors, local authority, property practices and development management companies 3. Exposure to amazing commercial and residential projects 4. Opportunity to excel your career in our large, but family environment company 5. Optional opportunities to travel abroad 6. Great Annual Bonus scheme (subject to 12 months enrolment) 7. Company car scheme following completion of probation period (optional) 8. Gym membership 9. Applicable professional self-development courses chartership support 10. Training and development with career opportunities within a growing consultancy 11. Flexible working from home 12. Well-being lifestyle balance support 20 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas 23rd dec 2nd Jan
Our client, a leading company in the water engineering sector, is currently seeking a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join their team on a contract basis for the design of a clean water treatment works. Key Responsibilities: Designing and overseeing the construction of a clean water treatment works Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise project outcomes Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Preparing detailed design specifications and technical reports Conducting site assessments and feasibility studies Monitoring project progress and ensuring timely delivery Managing project budgets and resources effectively Job Requirements: Extensive experience in civil engineering within the water sector Proficiency in designing water treatment works In-depth understanding of civil engineering principles and practices Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification Benefits: Opportunities to work on impactful and complex projects Supportive and professional work environment Potential for professional development and growth If you are a seasoned Senior Civil Engineer with a passion for water treatment projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our client's dedicated team.
06/03/2026
Contract
Our client, a leading company in the water engineering sector, is currently seeking a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join their team on a contract basis for the design of a clean water treatment works. Key Responsibilities: Designing and overseeing the construction of a clean water treatment works Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise project outcomes Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Preparing detailed design specifications and technical reports Conducting site assessments and feasibility studies Monitoring project progress and ensuring timely delivery Managing project budgets and resources effectively Job Requirements: Extensive experience in civil engineering within the water sector Proficiency in designing water treatment works In-depth understanding of civil engineering principles and practices Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification Benefits: Opportunities to work on impactful and complex projects Supportive and professional work environment Potential for professional development and growth If you are a seasoned Senior Civil Engineer with a passion for water treatment projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our client's dedicated team.
Design Manager required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Major Tunnels Programme. Contract initially up to end of Oct 2026 - Inside IR35 Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements Skillset: Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction. Role Brief: This Design Manager will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. Candidates for the role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects. Your previous/background experience will likely have been within Design and Engineering Project Management. You will have a good knowledge of construction techniques and processes across shafts and head house structures, above and below ground with a focus on shaft fit-out and architectural design, with an appreciation of both temporary and permanent MEP as well as rail systems activities. Main Responsibilities -Leading on all things design for their particular asset, liaising with the Stage 4 close out team and assisting elsewhere when required. -Management for their asset of all Design activities related to the shaft fit out incl. blockwork, fire-proofing, steelwork, doors, hatches, drainage, etc. and architectural design of the shafts and headhouses incl. misc. steel works, façade/cladding, roofing systems. You will also be involved with the integration of MEP systems. -Liaison with design consultant, MEP team, Design Integrator, Engineering team, Construction team, QA team, Commercial team, Planning team and Cost control to provide relevant design input as required. -Review Technical Queries (TQs)/RFIs, FCDs and NCRs as required, as well as Material Compliance Records (MCRs). -Management of Design integration and change control during construction. -Promote best practice in safety management through application of risk assessment, and ensuring CDM 2015 regulations are considered in the design and challenging the designer when required. Experience Required: -Educated to degree level or higher (preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc) and hold a relevant professional qualification. -Experience in project-based design and management across all project stages. -Good knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements, along with MEP interfaces. -Experience of large complex projects where involvement with multi-discipline integration was required. -Good understanding of the NEC contract and have experience in its application. -Have an appreciation of BIM and the 3D environment, and have an understanding of digital engineering in design, construction and handover phases. -Thorough understanding of managing design related project risks. -Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015. -Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
05/03/2026
Contract
Design Manager required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Major Tunnels Programme. Contract initially up to end of Oct 2026 - Inside IR35 Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements Skillset: Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction. Role Brief: This Design Manager will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. Candidates for the role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects. Your previous/background experience will likely have been within Design and Engineering Project Management. You will have a good knowledge of construction techniques and processes across shafts and head house structures, above and below ground with a focus on shaft fit-out and architectural design, with an appreciation of both temporary and permanent MEP as well as rail systems activities. Main Responsibilities -Leading on all things design for their particular asset, liaising with the Stage 4 close out team and assisting elsewhere when required. -Management for their asset of all Design activities related to the shaft fit out incl. blockwork, fire-proofing, steelwork, doors, hatches, drainage, etc. and architectural design of the shafts and headhouses incl. misc. steel works, façade/cladding, roofing systems. You will also be involved with the integration of MEP systems. -Liaison with design consultant, MEP team, Design Integrator, Engineering team, Construction team, QA team, Commercial team, Planning team and Cost control to provide relevant design input as required. -Review Technical Queries (TQs)/RFIs, FCDs and NCRs as required, as well as Material Compliance Records (MCRs). -Management of Design integration and change control during construction. -Promote best practice in safety management through application of risk assessment, and ensuring CDM 2015 regulations are considered in the design and challenging the designer when required. Experience Required: -Educated to degree level or higher (preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc) and hold a relevant professional qualification. -Experience in project-based design and management across all project stages. -Good knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements, along with MEP interfaces. -Experience of large complex projects where involvement with multi-discipline integration was required. -Good understanding of the NEC contract and have experience in its application. -Have an appreciation of BIM and the 3D environment, and have an understanding of digital engineering in design, construction and handover phases. -Thorough understanding of managing design related project risks. -Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015. -Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Civil Site Engineer on behalf of a thriving civil engineering main contractor to deliver upcoming work in West Yorkshire. This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Duties as Site Engineer: Setting out - using various kit Undertaking as-builts and other surveys QA / QC Use of AutoCAD to site level Management of sub-contractors & direct delivery teams Organise & produce site relevant permits and documentation Assisting Site Agent to ensure smooth progress is made on site Experience required: Candidates should have proven experience as Site Engineer with a principal contractor on civil engineering projects Must be fully competent with working as main contractor and adept with documentation and site engineering processes Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: CSCS card and full driving license Ideally hold qualifications such as: SMSTS, Temporary Works etc. Remuneration: A salary of up to 46,000 (dependant upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or 6,700 per annum allowance Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 28 days + stat annual leave Up to 9% pension contribution Medical care Discretionary bonus And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
05/03/2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Civil Site Engineer on behalf of a thriving civil engineering main contractor to deliver upcoming work in West Yorkshire. This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Duties as Site Engineer: Setting out - using various kit Undertaking as-builts and other surveys QA / QC Use of AutoCAD to site level Management of sub-contractors & direct delivery teams Organise & produce site relevant permits and documentation Assisting Site Agent to ensure smooth progress is made on site Experience required: Candidates should have proven experience as Site Engineer with a principal contractor on civil engineering projects Must be fully competent with working as main contractor and adept with documentation and site engineering processes Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: CSCS card and full driving license Ideally hold qualifications such as: SMSTS, Temporary Works etc. Remuneration: A salary of up to 46,000 (dependant upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or 6,700 per annum allowance Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 28 days + stat annual leave Up to 9% pension contribution Medical care Discretionary bonus And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Responsibilities as Agent / Manager: Manage project at all setup & site stages Writing & updating site documentation Cost control with QS Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders Temporary Works management Management of sub-contractors Project & progress reports H&S file updates & audits on site Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers Keeping site file up to date regularly Experience required: Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values 5m+) Site Engineer background is advantageous Basic knowledge of contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4 desired Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License Remuneration: A salary of up to 60,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or circa. 7k per annum allowance Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 28 days + stat annual leave Up to 9% pension contribution Medical care Discretionary bonus And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
05/03/2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Responsibilities as Agent / Manager: Manage project at all setup & site stages Writing & updating site documentation Cost control with QS Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders Temporary Works management Management of sub-contractors Project & progress reports H&S file updates & audits on site Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers Keeping site file up to date regularly Experience required: Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values 5m+) Site Engineer background is advantageous Basic knowledge of contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4 desired Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License Remuneration: A salary of up to 60,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or circa. 7k per annum allowance Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 28 days + stat annual leave Up to 9% pension contribution Medical care Discretionary bonus And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Responsibilities as Agent / Manager: Manage project at all setup & site stages Writing & updating site documentation Cost control with QS Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders Temporary Works management Management of sub-contractors Project & progress reports H&S file updates & audits on site Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers Keeping site file up to date regularly Experience required: Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values 5m+) Site Engineer background is advantageous Basic knowledge of contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4 desired Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License Remuneration: A salary of up to 60,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or circa. 7k per annum allowance Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 28 days + stat annual leave Up to 9% pension contribution Medical care Discretionary bonus And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
05/03/2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Responsibilities as Agent / Manager: Manage project at all setup & site stages Writing & updating site documentation Cost control with QS Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders Temporary Works management Management of sub-contractors Project & progress reports H&S file updates & audits on site Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers Keeping site file up to date regularly Experience required: Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values 5m+) Site Engineer background is advantageous Basic knowledge of contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4 desired Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License Remuneration: A salary of up to 60,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or circa. 7k per annum allowance Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 28 days + stat annual leave Up to 9% pension contribution Medical care Discretionary bonus And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!
04/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!
GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!
04/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!
