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itle: Senior Site Manager (Housing) Location: Bridgwater Salary: 60,000 to 65,000 + Car allowance + bonus + package Sector: Residential, new build Start Date: ASAP Senior Site Manager - The Company: Our client is a leading quality focused residential main contractor with an established reputation across the regional market and beyond. Typical projects within the residential sector on social housing and open market developments typicaly between 70-130 units. Senior Site Manager - The Role: A fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to deliver a residential new build project in Taunton. You will be responsible for leading the day to day design and build on a project reporting to a Contracts Manager. The role will be responsible for day to day delivery of site operations, programming, quality checks and subcontractor management. The project will be a medium scale residential proejct consisiting of a variety of open market and affordable homes, in timber and traditional frame - circa 100+ units. The role will be overseeing a Number 2 Site Manager. Senior Site Manager - The Person You will have solid experience with a residential main contractor Well educated - eithe Degree or HND level ideally Commutible between Exeter and Bristol Demonstrable experience of delivering residential (houses) projects within budget and programme Good I.T skills able to use a variety of systems Experience in creating and working to 2-3 week programmes You must have experience delivering at least 50 units at one time in a fast paced environment Proven experience in managing simultaneous site based trades teams and direct workforce. Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things High calibre individual who is committed to quality and programme A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. Senior Site Manager - The Reward: Competitive salary Company car allowance 5% bonus Company benefits package Varied and unique residential developments Continued local work within the South West region Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Are you an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term contract in the South West? We're working with a well-established regional contractor that has secured ongoing work within the water utilities sector and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Freelance Quantity Surveyor . Based from their Exeter office, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with an excellent manager who believes in giving people the autonomy to do their job while offering support whenever it's needed. The Role As the Freelance Quantity Surveyor , you'll be working on a live water utilities framework, taking ownership of the commercial administration of projects operating under the NEC4 form of contract. Key responsibilities include: Administration and management of NEC4 contracts Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance monitoring Managing compensation events and change control Preparing and assessing subcontract payments Valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle Supporting the commercial delivery of multiple framework schemes where required What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Freelance Quantity Surveyor Strong working knowledge of the NEC4 form of contract Previous experience within water, utilities or civil engineering projects Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail Able to work collaboratively with project and commercial teams Available to commit to a 6 12 month contract What's On Offer? £400 per day Outside IR35 Initial 6 12 month contract with the potential for further work Exeter-based role Opportunity to work on a secure, long-term water utilities framework Supportive management team and genuinely great working environment Established South West business with an excellent reputation

Associate Director - Civil Engineering We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Associate Director, Civil Engineering to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across both the public and private sectors, ranging from commercial developments to major infrastructure and complex development schemes. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in project delivery, client management, business development, and mentoring colleagues while helping to shape the future growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage civil engineering projects of varying size, complexity, and value. Manage resources to ensure the effective and timely delivery of projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, building services engineers, project managers, and cost managers. Oversee project administration, financial management, and programme delivery. Identify new business opportunities and prepare successful tender submissions and proposals. Represent the business through client engagement, stakeholder consultation, and liaison with approving authorities. Manage and coordinate highways and drainage designs for major development infrastructure projects. Provide pre-planning advice and services, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies, and other planning-related technical advice. Act as the primary client contact, conducting site visits and providing technical assessments and problem-solving support. About You You will be a highly motivated civil engineering professional with strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in a similar senior civil engineering role, ideally within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment. Professionally qualified as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), or actively working towards chartership. Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), or an equivalent professional body, or a clear aspiration to achieve this. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, particularly Civil 3D. Proven experience in drainage design (foul and surface water) and minor roadway design. Thorough understanding of: Section 38 and Section 278 agreements (Highways Act) Sections 104, 106, and 185 agreements (Water Industry Act) Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion, including calculations, drawings, and specifications. Knowledge of Building Regulations Part H and Part M, British Standards, and local authority requirements. Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application within civil engineering. Strong understanding of drainage design, SuDS, highways engineering, and cut-and-fill analysis. Excellent technical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex solutions clearly to clients and project teams. Experience leading and mentoring project teams. What We Offer Opportunity to lead a varied and challenging portfolio of projects. A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment. Career progression within a growing and ambitious business. Exposure to high-profile development and infrastructure schemes. Support for continued professional development and chartership progression. If you are looking for a leadership role where you can make a significant impact, develop client relationships, and help drive the success of a growing civil engineering team, we would love to hear from you.

Due to an increase in workload within their Water sector, our client, a top Regional Contractor has the need for a Project Manager to join their team and oversee Operational aspects of projects that are predominantly large Water Main replacement schemes involving deep excavations, piepline installations and other associated Civils works. Based from site, you will be responsible for overseeing the site team along with ensuring the works are completed to time, budget and health & safety requirements and having regular progress meetings with the client and senior management. To be considered for this, you will ideally have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and have project Management experience within the Water sector and ideally on large Clean Main Replacement schemes. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with a long term contract with permanent also considered. This is a great opening with a top client so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed).

Design Manager - Water South West / Hybrid Competitive + package The Role Design Manager required to lead water and wastewater projects within long-term framework programmes. You'll drive design delivery from early stages through to construction, ensuring efficient, compliant, and buildable solutions. Candidates can be based from Exeter or Bristol with hybrid working offered. What You'll Do Lead multi-disciplinary design teams Manage consultants and design partners Drive ECI, value engineering, and design optimisation Ensure compliance with client and industry standards Support delivery teams to achieve successful project outcomes About You Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer experience (water/utilities) Strong infrastructure design knowledge Framework (AMP) experience preferred Degree qualified (or equivalent) Chartered or working towards (desireable) What's in It for You Long-term pipeline of secured work Career progression opportunities Competitive salary + benefits (car allowance, pension, Healthcare etc.) For further information relating to this role, please call Rhian on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Our client, a leading infrastructure company, is currently seeking a Planner to join their team in Exeter. This role falls within the water sector, focusing on construction planning and programming. Key Responsibilities: Providing planning and programming input at prequalification and tender stages Preparing tender programmes, method statements, phasing drawings, and supporting information Liaising with bid managers, estimators, designers, and subcontractors Creating presentation material and presenting construction proposals at interviews Preparing detailed construction programmes at contract stage Supporting site teams with programme updates and progress reviews Supervising technicians and operational staff on rotation Ensuring team awareness and communication of Business Continuity Planning Job Requirements: Proven Planning experience Knowledge in civil engineering and construction techniques Appropriate safety training and a valid CSCS card Ability to quickly assimilate project information and present solutions clearly Independent work capability with effective team collaboration Excellent verbal and written communication skills Understanding of the design and procurement process and contractual matters Experience with project management software Benefits: Competitive salary Car allowance 26 days annual leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Defined contribution pension scheme (matched up to 8%) Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave If you have experience in planning within the construction industry and are seeking a permanent, full-time role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and inclusive team in Exeter.