Site Agent
Due to the award of major projects for South West Water, our client, a market leader in the Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors are seeking to secure the services of a Site Agent to support these works which includes the installation, refurbishment and renewal of Pipelines, Mains and Sewers, Pumping Stations and associated Civils works including Deep Excavations with this being a 5-10 year framework so the opportunities are huge!
Supporting the Project Manager, you will be required to produce on site paperwork including RAMs and Task Briefings, Oversee Sub Contractors, Order Plant & Material and ensure the works are run Safely and to Budget.
To be considered for this, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid and ideally indate EUSR altough training can be provided for this if required. You MUST also have Water experience gained with reputable Main Contractors, this is essential for this role.
In return, a top day rate is on offer which is OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information on this.
Technical Engineer (Pre-Construction)
A top client are looking to employ a permanent Technical Engineer (Works Preparation) to join our head office based Work Winning team in Swindon.
The role is office-based in Swindon. Candidates will Ideally have 5+ years civils infrastructure project delivery experience who would like to move into the tendering world.
He/she will be actively involved in supporting and contributing to Tenders for new work.
Candidates would then ideally have performed Project Engineer roles from Sub Agent, Agent or PM levels.
Please get in touch for more information
Thanks, Stewart
sl@sol-rec.com
07545620084
Senior Quantity Surveyor
My client is a well-established main contractor who are looking for a permanent senior quantity surveyor to join their commercial team. This role will be working on their Network Rail CP7 works which will run through to 2029.
These roles involve the commercial management of a portfolio of projects with an estimated annual value of £10 million. This framework includes maintenance and renewals of canopies, buildings, depots, platform structures, car parks, and subways.
You will ideally come from a rail background and have experience in NEC forms of contract. The role will require 2 days from their offices and 3 days working remotely.
They offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave. You’ll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
Please get in touch if you’d like more information about the role. Email Stewart at sl@sol-rec.com or call on 07564 776818
Senior Quantity Surveyor
The role
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor in the South West working on their Sout West Water framework.
With over six decades of experience and an excellent reputation, my client has been chosen to support South West Water (SWW), to deliver an exciting programme of works, aimed at strengthening and future-proofing the water and wastewater networks across the region.
About you
If you have extensive commercial experience within a contractor environment, please get in touch. You should be able to demonstrable expertise in managing a variety of contracts, including complex contractual arrangements, and possess significant technical construction knowledge. You should also have a strong commercial awareness and experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Some of the duties to be undertaken
- Support commercial leadership on the contract by fully understanding the company’s rights and obligations, helping to maximise profitability and mitigate risks.
- Provide line management to a team of professionals, promoting effective commercial management while ensuring personnel are trained and competent to meet company and contract goals.
- Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with internal and external teams, using negotiation and persuasion to meet business needs.
- Assist in the development of budgets and cost controls, contributing to the achievement of financial and project targets.
- Contribute to the weekly and monthly cost value reconciliation process by supplying accurate and timely data for informed decision-making.
- Effectively manage cash flow by maximising income and reducing exposure to work in progress.
- Identify, price, and negotiate variations to the contract scope in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Oversee the engagement of subcontracts at appropriate rates and terms, ensuring administration aligns with company procedures and contractual requirements, and reflects the value and risk of the subcontracted works.
Please get in touch for more information and to register your interest. Email Stewart at sl@sol-rec.com or call on 07564 776818
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Due to an increase in workload within their Water sector in the South West, our client, an award winning Regional Contractor have the need for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major scheme that they have just secured.
Ther project itself involves 75km of pipelines including pumping stations, reservoirs & water treatment works so it is a very interesting project and one that is due to end in 2030!
The role itself will include Procurement of Contractors, Managing Sub Contractor Accounts, Issuing Payments, CVRs, Variations and Claims.
To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have Heavy Civils and ideally Water experience to your name gained within the Main Contracting environment.
In return, a top day rate is on offer along with a long term contract which could lead from Temp to Perm if of interest to you.
This is a fantastic opening with a top client who we know well so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
PROJECT MANAGER
My client, an award winning Utilities contractor in the UK requires a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to oversee their newly appointed Scottish & Southern Electricity Network partnership.
These works will focus on critical network improvements covering the towns and cities of Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton, and Portsmouth. The works themselves will mainly involve building new substations, completing cable replacements and upgrading the area’s existing assets.
The project is set to be delivered within an 8-year time frame so long-term contract and permanent positions are on offer. In return a competitive salary will be offered along with an excellent benefits scheme and freelance is considered also with top rates on offer Outside IR35.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please send your details into the provided email address or call Dave on 07960 054752.
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
Site Agent x 2
Due to up and coming projects within their Water sector, our client, a rapidly expanding Civil Engineering and Utilities Contractor are seeking to secure the services of Site Agents to support Water contracts in Cornwall.
Projects include installation/refurbishment and renewal of pipelines, sewers and pumping stations with works ranging from £500k up to £5m in value.
Daily duties will include Site Set Up, RAMs, Task Briefings, Ordering Plant & Materials, Reporting and attending regular meetings with Senior Management and Stakeholders.
To be considered for these roles, you will hold a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification to your name. You will have Civil Engineering experience to your name and ideally Water also gained within the Main Contracting environment.
In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract as this is part of a new framework.
These are great openings so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.