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Senior Civils Site Manager - Northumberland Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Civils Site Manager to join an ongoing civils/infrastructure project in Northumberland . This is a freelance opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure . The Role: Managing day-to-day site operations Supervising subcontractors and site teams Planning and coordinating civils and groundworks activities Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification Managing RAMS, permits and site documentation Monitoring quality and progress Liaising with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and subcontractors Maintaining high standards of health & safety across site Providing regular progress updates to the project team Requirements: Proven experience as a Civils / Senior Civils Site Manager Strong civils, groundworks or infrastructure background SMSTS CSCS First Aid Strong knowledge of RAMS and health & safety Experience managing subcontractors and site teams Excellent communication and organisational skills Location: Northumberland Rate: 300- 340 per day DOE Duration: Ongoing Start: ASAP Employment: Freelance If you're an experienced Civils Site Manager looking for your next freelance opportunity, apply with your CV or contact Harry at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed)

Site Supervisor Experienced Site Supervisor with a strong background in highways, Section 278 works, kerbing, road construction, road resurfacing, drainage, and back-end groundworks. Proven ability to supervise site teams, subcontractors, and plant operations while ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Highly experienced in coordinating all aspects of highways and infrastructure projects, including excavation, drainage installation, kerbing, footways, carriageway construction, tarmac surfacing, reinstatement works, and related civil engineering activities. Skilled in liaising with local authorities, utility companies, clients, subcontractors, and site management teams to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Key Responsibilities Supervision of Section 278 highway works on behalf of local authorities and principal contractors. Managing day-to-day site operations for kerbing, road construction, road resurfacing, drainage, and associated groundworks. Coordinating labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets. Conducting daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce inductions. Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and company procedures. Monitoring quality standards and ensuring works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Liaising with local authorities, highways inspectors, utility providers, clients, and project stakeholders. Managing permits to dig, permits to work, traffic management requirements, and temporary works. Maintaining site records, diaries, inspections, progress reports, and workforce documentation. Identifying and mitigating site risks whilst promoting a positive safety culture. Assisting Project Managers and Contracts Managers with programme delivery and resource planning. Monitoring productivity and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience within highways, civils, and infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of Section 278 works. Experience supervising kerbing, drainage, excavations, road surfacing, and back-end groundworks. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations. Experience liaising with local authorities and highways departments. Proven ability to manage multiple work activities in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications SMSTS or SSSTS CSCS Card First Aid at Work NRSWA (desirable) Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable) CPCS/NPORS Plant Qualifications (desirable) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Title: Project Manager Location: Cardiff / South Wales Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + Car Allowance + Overtime + Package Sector: Principal Contractor Civils / Structures / Rail / Construction Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Project Manager The Company Our client is an established principal contractor delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across the railway sector, with a particular focus on civil engineering works. Their projects cover a varied range of infrastructure and civils packages, including structures, station works and associated rail infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of secured work across Wales, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their Cardiff-based team. This is a permanent opportunity offering varied projects, considerable responsibility and excellent long-term prospects within an established contractor. Project Manager The Role As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across Wales, managing projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover. Initially based from the Cardiff office, you will travel to projects across Wales as required. Early projects will include a Station Gates & Passenger Validation scheme across Wales alongside pump replacement works at a Network Rail depot in Sudbrook. The role requires a commercially and operationally capable Project Manager who is comfortable managing clients, subcontractors, programmes and contractual requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Overall management and delivery of civil engineering projects Managing projects from mobilisation through to completion Leading and coordinating site teams and subcontractors Managing client relationships and key project stakeholders Subcontractor procurement, management and performance Working within NEC4 contractual requirements Developing, monitoring and managing construction programmes Managing project risk, change and early warnings Monitoring progress, costs and overall project performance Coordinating commercial, operational and technical teams Ensuring works are delivered safely and to required quality standards Chairing client, subcontractor and project progress meetings Providing regular project reporting to senior management Driving successful project completion and handover Project Manager The Person The successful candidate will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background and a proven ability to take ownership of construction projects. Rail experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates could come from a broader civil engineering background including structures, groundworks, infrastructure or other complex civils projects. You should have: Minimum five years experience working at Project Manager level Strong civil engineering project experience Good working knowledge and experience of NEC4 contracts Strong client management skills Proven subcontractor management experience Excellent programme, planning and organisational ability Good commercial and contractual awareness Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to manage projects independently and solve problems effectively Relevant construction qualifications and industry certification APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or similar Project Management qualification would be advantageous but is not essential Project Manager The Reward: £60,000 £70,000 basic salary, potentially negotiable Car allowance Overtime opportunities Additional company benefits/package Permanent position Strong pipeline of secured projects across Wales Varied civil engineering and infrastructure projects Excellent long-term opportunity with an established principal contractor If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background looking for a permanent position in South Wales, please apply with your CV for further information.

A well-established, self-delivering groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its team in Cheadle Hulme on a temp to perm basis. The Estimator will price civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame packages, producing competitive tenders that win the right work at the right margin. The Estimator Role Build accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents Take off quantities for labour, plant and materials across groundworks and civils schemes Source competitive quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors Break down costs, overheads and risk, and put forward value engineering or alternative methods where they add value Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings and handle clarifications Work closely with procurement, project managers and site teams so what is priced matches what is delivered Prepare full handover packs when a tender is won, highlighting risks, assumptions and exclusions Keep market rates current and maintain a strong network of suppliers and subcontractors About You The successful Estimator will have a proven track record in groundworks, civil engineering or RC frame, with groundworks as your core strength. Sound knowledge of drainage, foundations, earthworks, highways and utilities Confident using Valesco or similar estimating software, plus Excel Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contracts HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying; RICS or CIOB membership is an advantage Organised enough to run several tenders at once against tight deadlines Why Apply As an Estimator here, your pricing directly shapes which projects the business wins and how profitable they are. You will work closely with the commercial and operational teams in a business that values practical, accurate estimating. To apply for this Estimator role, send your CV or contact Abbie Burnett at RTL Group.

Senior Contracts Manager - Civils Salary: Up to 85,000 (depending on experience) + 5,500 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Location: Greater Manchester Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join a successful and growing Civil Engineering business, leading the delivery of multiple projects across the North West. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager, or Operations Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks, land remediation, highways, infrastructure, or public realm projects. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Take overall responsibility for multiple live civils projects. Lead and support Contracts Managers, Site Managers and project delivery teams. Monitor performance across programme, quality, safety and cost objectives. Conduct regular site visits to support teams and maintain delivery standards. Ensure timely and accurate project reporting to senior leadership. Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders. Ensure client expectations are consistently exceeded. Act as a key point of contact throughout project lifecycles. Drive customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities. Health, Safety & Environmental Management Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture across all projects. Ensure Construction Phase Plans are implemented and maintained. Carry out audits, inspections and compliance reviews. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across project teams. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards. Planning & Pre-Construction Oversee project programmes from tender stage through to completion. Support pre-construction teams with buildability, logistics and risk assessments. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required. Manage key supply chain and consultant relationships. Commercial & Risk Management Maintain strong commercial and contractual control across all projects. Monitor budgets, project performance and profitability. Support the achievement of business unit financial targets. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop Contracts Managers and delivery teams. Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience managing multiple civil engineering contracts simultaneously. Strong technical knowledge of civils, infrastructure, remediation or groundworks projects. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong commercial and contractual awareness. Experience managing project teams through the full project lifecycle. Ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges. Benefits Salary up to 85,000 5,500 Car Allowance Enhanced Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Life Assurance Hybrid/Flexible Working 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Discounts Platform Ongoing Training & Career Development

Contracts Manager - Civils Salary: Upwards of 90,000 p/a (dependent on experience) Location: North West - covering Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent & Blackpool Additional: Company Vehicle or Car Allowance of up to 1.2k per month Job Type: Full-time - Permanent Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in groundworks, civil engineering and residential housing, looking to take responsibility for a successful regional operation? We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor, overseeing a busy portfolio of residential groundworks projects across the North region. The region is currently performing strongly, with over 30 live sites, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to play a key role in the continued growth and delivery of the business. The Role As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery and performance of multiple sites across the region. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards. You will also work closely with the commercial and senior management teams, supporting client relationships and helping to maintain and develop long-term business opportunities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery and performance of multiple residential groundworks sites. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed programmes. Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources across the region. Regularly visit sites, providing support and guidance to Site Managers and teams. Monitor health & safety, quality, environmental and compliance standards. Work closely with the commercial team regarding costs, variations and unexpected works. Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Ensure effective communication between site teams and the office. Support customer care and resolve issues efficiently. Mentor, develop and support Site Managers and other members of the team. Assist senior management with client development and maintaining existing relationships. About You The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience as a Contracts Manager within residential groundworks or civil engineering, with a strong understanding of housing infrastructure and groundworks operations. You will be an organised and confident leader with the ability to manage multiple live projects, develop strong client relationships and resolve issues effectively. Ideally, you will have: Proven Contracts Management experience within groundworks/civil engineering. Strong experience within the residential housing sector. Good knowledge of foundations, infrastructure and groundworks. Strong leadership and people-management skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs. Strong knowledge of construction health & safety. Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Salary from 90,000+ , dependent on experience. Company vehicle or car allowance of up to 1.2k per month. Company bonus scheme Company pension - 4.5% employee / 3.5% employer contribution. Private health insurance , with family cover available at an additional cost. Life assurance 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays Healthy Living Allowance - 20 per month following successful completion of probation. Employee Assistance Programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a successful regional operation with a strong pipeline of work and play a key role in its continued growth. For further information please contact Rich at Linsco Recruitment. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV. Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected. Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering & Groundworks Salary and Package - 60,000 - 80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company vehicle or car allowance, pension, annual leave and additional benefits. Location - Essex with travel to sites across the South East and surrounding regions. Full-time, Permanent Position The Contracts Manager Civil Engineering & Groundworks will oversee projects from pre-start through to completion, working closely with clients, site teams and the commercial department. This Contracts Manager Civil Engineering & Groundworks position would suit someone with a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks or concrete repair projects who enjoys managing multiple schemes and delivering high-quality results. As a Contracts Manager - Groundworks , you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and client satisfaction while supporting the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects. About the Company Established for over 50 years, this contractor has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering, groundworks, drainage, concrete repair and specialist construction projects. Working across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure sectors, they have extensive experience operating as both principal contractor and subcontractor, including delivering works within highly regulated environments. Why Join Them This is an opportunity to join a financially stable business with a strong order book and an excellent reputation for quality delivery. The company invests in its people, promotes a collaborative working environment and offers genuine long-term career opportunities. Projects are varied, technically interesting and delivered to high standards for a broad range of repeat clients across multiple sectors. About the Role You will be responsible for managing several projects simultaneously, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing multiple civil engineering, groundworks and concrete repair projects. Overseeing Site Managers and project delivery teams. Planning programmes and monitoring project progress. Managing project costs alongside the commercial team. Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality standards are achieved. Attending client meetings and site progress meetings. Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Identifying and resolving project risks and operational issues. Supporting project planning, resource allocation and successful project delivery. Ensuring projects are completed on time and to specification. Producing regular progress reports for senior management. The successful candidate will ideally have experience managing civil engineering or groundworks projects and possess strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. Previous experience delivering drainage, highways, reinforced concrete, infrastructure or specialist concrete repair works would be highly advantageous. Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering & Groundworks to join a respected contractor with an outstanding industry reputation, a secure pipeline of work and a diverse range of technically interesting projects. If you are looking for a long-term position where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to develop your career, this role is well worth considering. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.

Site Manager - Ring Main Installation, Peel Ports, Merseyside Location: Peel Ports, Merseyside Contract Type: Contract - Full-time 10 hours per day Salary/Rate: 500.00 per day. Duration : 10 days - Wednesday 9th September - Tuesday 22nd September About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the installation of a new ring main at Peel Ports, Merseyside. This is a live, operational container port and a designated high-hazard environment, so the successful candidate must bring a rigorous, safety-first approach alongside strong technical construction management skills. The works comprise both civil engineering (excavation and concreting) and extensive mechanical and electrical installation (heavy cabling and instrumentation), so the ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors across several trades. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification Overseeing civil engineering activities including excavation, trenching, and concreting Managing M&E installation works, including heavy cabling and instrumentation Coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades, ensuring effective sequencing of civils and M&E packages Enforcing strict adherence to site-specific health & safety rules given the port's high-hazard status Liaising with the port authority/client representatives on access, permits, and operational constraints Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety briefings Managing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) and ensuring compliance on site Monitoring quality control and ensuring works meet relevant industry standards Producing progress reports and liaising with the project/contracts manager Managing site logistics within an active, operational port environment Requirements SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential 5 Day First Aid at Work certificate - essential Proven experience as a Site Manager on civil engineering and/or M&E projects Experience working within an industrial environment (ports, docks, energy, utilities, or similar high-hazard sectors highly desirable) Strong knowledge of excavation, groundworks, and concreting operations Understanding of heavy cabling installation and instrumentation works (or experience managing M&E subcontractors) Excellent understanding of CDM regulations and site safety management Strong leadership, communication, and subcontractor management skills Valid CSCS card (Manager level) IOSH or NEBOSH What We Offer .00 per day CIS or LCC depending on experience Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project at a major UK container port Other works which will follow completion of this holiday cover How to Apply To apply, please send your CV via the platform link or call David Cheal at Carbon(phone number removed) 452. We are looking to do a handover on the 9th September. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

PSR Solutions are working with a Contractor within the Construction Sector to recruit a Contract Co-ordinator to Join their team on a permanent basis. Based near Stafford working in their head office. Contract Co-ordinator Roles and Responsibilities Assisting Contracts Managers Offering inhouse support to external teams Coordinating across multiple sites / projects Organisation of materials across multiple sites Creating Job packs. Assisting with Health & Safety Audits & Paperwork Working on Field Management system (Feflow) Contract Co-ordinator Requirements Driven, focused & confident individual. Strong attention to detail, including spelling, grammar, and numerical accuracy. Proactive approach with the ability to use initiative. Good knowledge of construction, ideally within Civils / Groundworks Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; Outlook, Word & Teams. Field management system (FMS) experience. Contract Co-ordinator Benefits Salary - 30,000 - 35,000 DOE Full time in the office Based near Stafford Working Hours - 8am-5pm Company pension scheme 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays If you are interested in this Contract Co-ordinator role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions

Your new company You will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited contractor based in Huntingdon with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership across a substantial project portfolio. This is a board-facing opportunity for a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function capable of supporting long-term growth. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Huntingdon office with hybrid working. Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Your new role As Commercial Director, you will lead and control all commercial activities across a specialist arm of the business, ensuring projects are secured and delivered in line with margin expectations while protecting contractual position, managing risk and maximising cash flow. Reporting at a senior level, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and supporting the wider business objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the commercial strategy across the specialist division and ensuring projects align with profitability targets and risk appetite Leading the estimating and bid function, including tender adjudication, pricing strategy and bid approvals Overseeing contract administration across live projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract forms Managing contractual matters including early warnings, compensation events, variations, claims and final accounts Reviewing and approving CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board-level review Managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle, including subcontract agreements, insurance requirements, bonds and guarantees Leading procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packages Driving cash flow performance through effective payment applications, valuations and debt recovery processes Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partners Supporting business development initiatives, framework opportunities and client presentations Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Board and deputising on commercial matters when required. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Senior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or construction A proven track record managing multi-million-pound project portfolios and leading successful commercial teams Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts Excellent commercial acumen with advanced negotiation, forecasting and risk management capabilities Confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at Board, client and senior leadership level Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across operational sites as required. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a well-established and growing business where you'll have genuine influence over commercial strategy, operational performance and future growth. Benefits include: Starting salary up to 120,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Fuel card Pension Hybrid working (2 days remote per week) Private healthcare Recognition and long-service reward schemes Multiple family-friendly benefits and retail discounts Opportunity to influence the future direction of a well-established and ambitious contractor. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Hays Specialist 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 at (url removed)