ESTIMATOR
One of our top clients, a world renowned Main Contractor within the infrastructure sector have the requirement for an Intermediate Estimator to join their growing and vibrant team in their Central London offices.
They have circa £3b worth of tenders on projects including Ports, Structures, Highways, Rail and Energy and are also tendering for frameworks including on the Water side.
They seek an individual who will work with the Senior Estimators and support on these tenders including pricing labour and staff supply, materials and plant.
They use Candy software which is essential that you have experience within along with Main Contracting exposure and circa 5 years within this.
This comes with a top day rate and ongoing contract which could lead to permanent if you are interested.
It is a great opening with a client I know very well and can highly recommend so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email at drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
Site Supervisor (Water)
The Role
This role will be working for one of the largest privately owned construction firms in the UK and they are looking for a Civils Supervisor working within the Waste Network working on projects throughout London.
The role as a supervisor, you will oversee up to three teams working on minor sewer improvement projects throughout London.
Here are some of the activities that you will be involved in…
- Leading, motivating and developing your team
- Meeting contractual obligations in terms of safety, compliance, timelines and budgets
- Coordinating and organising services before teams start work
- Identifying traffic management needs
- Communicating with property owners regarding access plans
- Conducting site inspections to ensure teams are adhering to required HSEQ standards
- There will be risk assessments to complete, incident reports to write up and team briefings or toolbox talks to facilitate
About you
You should have great communication skills, common sense and being comfortable with technology, these are all important skills to be successful in the role.
A full, clean driving licence and a valid NRSWA qualification are required.
I would like to hear from candidates within the utilities sector, ideally with qualifications such as SHEA Water and experience of confined spaces.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, car / car allowance, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum.
If you are interested in this role please contact Stewart by email at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07564 776818
Temporary Works Design Manager
Temporary Works Design Manager
Are you an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer / Manager in the Civils/Rail industry?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Manager to join the Southern Renewals Team. The project (CP7) will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail’s Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex).
You will manage the coordination for Temporary Works Design across several concurrent schemes at different stages – projects are split into Buildings, Structures and Earthworks & Drainage.
- Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
- Proven technical organisational skills
- Ideally MICE or MCIOB
- Management of the implementation of significant temporary works on projects
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of Engineering principals and technical subcontract management
- Proven experience at creating innovation and value engineering through Design and standards management
- Experience in civil engineering
Please get in touch for more information about this role; sl@sol-rec.com / 07654 776818
Accountant
Accountant
Founded in 2007, we have a proud reputation for being one of the industry’s best, undertaking both large and small-scale finishing projects, interior fit outs, construction works and refurbishments.
Duties will include
Assisting junior with day-to-day tasks where needed
Monthly management of credit card accounts
Monthly bank reconciliations on Sage
Cross checking agreed supplier statements with cashflow balances
Updating cashflow for current supplier balances & notifying finance manager of any urgent money due
Updating cashflow for current customer balances & predicted invoices/applications
Chasing money in from customers
Weekly monitoring of current projects and when invoices can be raised
Weekly check of subcontractor wages sheet prior to processing
Weekly payment to subcontractors
Weekly payments to suppliers
Assisting QS with raising customer invoices on completion of works
Management of current Jobs list on Sage and Server, to add new jobs & to shut down jobs that are complete
Monthly appraisal of current jobs against value in the form of a monthly progress report
Regular appraisal of VAT position to update cashflow for payment due, or repayment likely
Quarterly check of VAT return prior to it’s submission to HMRC
Assisting finance manager with quarterly determination of WIP for management accounts
Assisting finance manager with the year-end Sage tidy up, ready for external accountants
Updating retentions held by our customers on cashflow
Updating retentions held by us from suppliers
Monitoring of retentions to determine if any are payable/releasable
Hybrid working can be considered.
If you are interested in this role please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07564 776818
Section Engineer
Due to an increase in workload on their HS2 works, our client, an award winning Contractor are seeking to secure the services of a Site/Section Engineer to assist with works which include Utility Diversions, Earthworks, Concrete and Pipeline Installations.
Daily duties will include Setting Out, Supervision of Contractors on site, QA, Health & safety and Reporting.
To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold CSCS certification as a minimum. You will also have solid Civil Engineering experience to your name with HS2 and Water/Utility exposure also required.
In return, an excellent rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract.
This is a great opening with a top client so if interested, please get in contact by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email, drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
I’m assisting one of my clients who are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their business. They are a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering project throughout the UK
The role
If you are an experienced Business Development Manager within the Civil Engineering sector.
You will be experienced in establishing and maintaining regular dialogue with new and existing customers and identify, assess and cultivate new client leads/opportunities that fit with the overall business strategy and market sectors to enable the company to grow in line with the business plan.
You will also lead on sector pipeline meetings, prepare and distribute suitable minutes / actions to discuss current and future opportunities.
The role may require you to travel to various project sites and have flexibility to work extended hours as needed. The primary locations for this role will be either Swindon or London.
About you
It is essential that you have sound knowledge of the UK construction market and of relevant and up to date procurement legislation along with strong knowledge of Civil Engineering.
You should have exceptional presentation and client communication skills and be able to maintain industry/competitor intelligence; attend CECA meetings and others as appropriate.
Please get in touch if you’re interested in the role and would like to discuss this further. Contact Stewart by email, sl@sol-rec.com or on 07564 776818
Senior Estimator
Due to the recent award of a large Data Centre contract throughout the UK which includes Civil Engineering and Construction works, our client, a world renowned Main Contractor is seeking the services of an experienced Senior Estimator to support this Tender.
To be considered for this, you MUST be a Candy user and have experience in tendering on major Infrastructure and/or Construction schemes within the Main Contracting environment.
In return, an excellent day rate is on offer along with a quick start and long term contract with lots of future opportunities on the horizon.
This is a great opportunity with a great client of ours so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 0796 0054752 for further information.
Senior Estimator
Due to my client’s business expansion, they are seeking a Senior Estimator. As a Senior Estimator, you will be working on civil engineering tenders, developing precise and competitive estimates for projects involving roads, sewers, drainage, utilities, and reinforced concrete structures.
They are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK with a turnover close to £500m per year
Here are some of the activities you will be involved with:
- Review tender requirements, focusing on scope of works, attending site visits and collaborating with the Bid and Operational Support Teams, coordinating with Estimating Buyer on material costs and subcontractor quotes.
- Support the Estimators and Junior members of the team in preparing and comparing detailed subcontractor pricing packages.
- Submit technical queries to clients for tender clarity and review client pricing schedules to ensure alignment with scope.
- Conduct take-offs as needed for Bill of Quantities or Activity Schedules.
- Prepare estimates for in-house work and assess subcontractor quotes for specialist tasks
- Draft bid assumptions, qualifications, and exclusions and identify project risks, compile risk register, and review utility and geotechnical data.
- Finalise and include pricing documents (e.g., Schedule of Costs, Daywork Rates).
- Attend post-tender meetings, respond to pricing queries, and track submission updates.
- Prepare pricing handover file and brief Operations Team on tender details.
I’m keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
Expertise in civil engineering projects, with a focus on self-delivery works such as earthworks, roadworks, kerbing, footpaths, sewers, drainage, pipeline construction, and utility installations.
Proficiency in Excel and experience using pricing software such as Conquest, Causeway, Candy, or similar.
Familiarity with key contract terms and conditions, including NEC 4 and JCT ICE, as well as an understanding of measurement methods, particularly regarding rate inclusions.
Package
They are offering a competitive salary up to £100,000 depending on experience, company car / car allowance, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 25 days per annum.
If you are interested in this role please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or by phone on 07564 776818
Proecurement Manager (Water)
Our client, a Tier 1 Contractor who turn over in excess of £3bn and are part of one of the largest Construction Groups in the world are seeking to secure the services of an experienced Procurement Manager to assist with recent Water Tenders that they are working on.
The works are predominantly major Water Treatment Works Upgrades and they are focussing on the Civil Engineering and Construction aspects.
Duties will include managing the overall tender processes, negotiating/finalising the terms and conditions of subcontracts and bespoke subcontracts, evaluate the reliability of tenderers to enhance cost accuracy and report forecasted value of Procurement to Project Control.
To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years in a Procurement Manager position held with Main Contractors and MUST have Water experience to your name. You will also have solid interpersonal skills with Contractor and Client Liaison a large part of this role.
In return, an excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with long term ongoing contract.
This is a great opportunity with a really good team so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
Freelance Senior Estimator
Due to the increase in tenders that are coming in within the Civil Engineering and Utilities sectors, our client, a major Regional Contractor are looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team on a freelance basis.
They seek an individual who has experience in Civil Engineering, Highways, Bridges or Utilities gained within the Main Contracting environment and who has utilised Estimating software.
The role is based in West London (1 day from home) and comes with an excellent day rate which is paid Outside IR35. It comes with an immediate start for the right person also and a rolling contract.
This is an excellent opening with our top client who are fantastic so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email at drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave for further information on 07960 054752.