SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
My client, a well-established , family-owned contractor require a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team on their HS2 contract in Aylesbury.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved with:
- Management of subcontractors and accounts
- Supporting the Commercial Manager and management of the commercial team
- Management of client disputes and internal auditing
- Maintaining the commercial risk register
- Overseeing weekly valuations and confirming accuracy of measurements
- Cost analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
- Contract review and rates analysis
- Production of CVR’s for all projects
If you have a positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative mindset, who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering excellence this could be the role for you. You will have significant commercial experience within a contractor setting, with a strong track record of motivating others and achieving shared goals. Your background will include the management of a variety of contracts and complex contractual arrangements, supported by solid technical construction knowledge. Previous experience in a client facing position preferred.
You should bring highly developed commercial awareness and demonstrable experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level with NEC3 Option A experience. Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential, as is your ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from colleagues to clients. We’re also looking for someone with a resourceful approach, capable of working under pressure without compromising on attention to detail. Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience of self-delivery in an infrastructure environment and be confident managing subcontract procurement and contract administration.
Please get in touch for more information and to apply for the role. Email Stewart at sl@sol-rec.com or call 07564 776818
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About the role
As the Assistant Project Manager working on a Thames Water contract you will sit in the Delivery Team and will support the division with the function in the finance Field.
Below is an outline of your main duties, relevant skills, experience and training needed for the role:
- Reporting to the client and striving to meet their needs. They should ensure the smooth running of the project and work closely with the Programme Manager / Project Manager.
- Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant completion of work under his/her control.
- Be able to prepare and produce project RAMS.
- Ensure best practice is shared across all projects, and shares resource where necessary with other workstreams.
- Ensure that his/her team is continually driving to improve their performance, and that new ideas and innovation are encouraged and developed.
- Ensuring that all plant, materials and subcontract resource is managed and on site as needed
- Report to the Programme/Project Manager/Client weekly on the status of the Project.
- Ensuring the requirements of the Job Packs and Team Packs are being followed.
- Checking training certification and competence.
- Complete and submit site audits and close out actions arising. Completion and submission of Hazard spots.
- Complete PPE checks including head protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, gloves, High visibility clothing. Other PPE as required by task.
- Ensure jobs meet all environmental standards
- Ensure compliance with NRSWA notices and permit conditions.
- Checking of signing, lighting and guarding to ensure compliance with the NRSWA (red book).
- Ensure all permit conditions are met.
- Dealing with all customer issues in accordance with the protocol.
- Day-to-day liaison with the Project Manager regarding complaints & queries.
- Respond to the Escalations team in accordance with the prescribed timescales
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of the contract standards.
- Ensure water quality standards are maintained, ensuring pipe ends are sealed, storage of materials, chloros, usage etc.
- Ensure the data integrity of all jobs completed including random dip testing of data including but not limited to; serial numbers (bar codes), co-ordinates, photograph quality on route and task stop-starts times etc.
- Ensure where possible production rates are met reporting any issues or slippages to their manager.
- Ensure all gangs are completing all data fields on the system and posting the required photographs.
- Ensure all project data and evidence is collected, collated and correctly stored.
- Jeopardy management of jobs prioritising jobs with limited SLA days remaining
- Development and maintenance of key reports to monitor and drive performance
- Ensure the day-to-day compliance management including problem solving & resolution of issues.
- Ensure jobs are health, safety, quality and environmentally compliant in accordance with legislations, procedures and standards.
- Ensure any issue or problem encountered are notified to / escalated to your line manager.
- Promote the highest levels of integrity within the business, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the code of conduct at all times.
- Engage with Contractors and Highway authorities where needed.
About You:
- Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction
- Management training such as Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent
- NEBOSH National Certificate (General or Construction)
- SMSTS
- Water hygiene
Please get in touch for more information and to apply for the role. Email Stewart at sl@sol-rec.com or call 07564 776818
Bid Co-Ordinator
Due to an increase in tenders within their Highways division, our client, a multi disciplined Main Contractor have the need for a Bid Co-Ordinator to support the work winning team within their Highways sector.
Typical projects will include Term Maintenance, Street Lighting Upgrades, Surfacing works and Local Authority Road Construction schemes.
Supporting the Work winning team, your duties will include liaising with the clients on the various tenders and arranging meetings, managing client portals, Liaise with external suppliers and assist with technical queries as and when they arise.
To be considered for this, you will have experience within the Civil Engineering and ideally highways sector and will have a strong understanding on Client Portals and Customer data tools.
In return, a top day rate is on offer with a long term contract that could be permanent if successful. This is 3 days from their office in Hertford and 2 from home.
This is a top opening with a great client of ours 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 Agent
Due to the award of a new scheme in North West London, our client, an award winning Regional Contractor have the need for an experienced Site Agent to oversee these works which include a Gas Main Diversion and associated heavy civils works (deep excavations, concrete etc).
Based from site offices, your duties will include preparation of site paperwork incluing RAMs, WPPs, Task Briefings etc, Planning of works, Procurement of Plant & materials, Overseeing Contractors on site and reporting/attending meetings.
To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold SMSTS and First Aid certification to your name. You will have experience in heavy civils and ideally Utilities gained within the Main Contracting environment with HS2 experience also an advantage.
In return, a top day rate if on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a year contract also.
This is a fantastic opening so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email at drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960054752 for further information.
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.
WORKS MANAGER
Due to the recent award of a large Infrastructure scheme close to Sizewell, our client, an award winning Regional Contractor are looking to recruit a Works Manager to oversee on site activities on this £25m project with works including Heavy Civils, Earthworks, Drainage, Paving, Steel Frame and RC Works.
Daily Duties will include having overall responsibility for the on site works including Managing Supervisors and Contractors on site, Health & Safety, Daily reporting and attending progress meetings with the client and senior management.
To be considered for this role you will hold SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS and will have progressed your way into a Senior General Foreman or Works Manager on heavy Civils works within the Main Contracting environment.
In return, an excellent day rate is on offer along with a long term contract with further works also in the pipeline.
This is a fantastic opening with a top client 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.