Commercial Manager
Responsibilities
Commercial leadership of contract(s), ensuring all rights and obligations are fully understood.
Lead the development and implementation of the commercial strategy.
Lead, develop and mentor a team of commercial professionals, to support their career growth.
Develop budgets and cost controls, to ensure contracts meet financial and project objectives.
Ensure tenders, offers and contracts etc. are reviewed and appropriate terms are in place.
Lead cost value reconciliation processes.
Support the resolution of elevated disputes.
Ensure cash is managed effectively, minimising work in progress exposure (WIP).
Oversee that subcontracts are engaged at appropriate rates and on appropriate terms.
Provide sound advice and guidance on complex contracts.
You will have extensive commercial management experience, managing a range of complex contract arrangements within the utilities sector.
Significant management experience, with a proven track record of team development is essential, as are resourcefulness and the ability to work under pressure. Along with forward-thinking communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Please email Stewart at sl@sol-rec.com or call 07545 620084
Site Manager-Birmingham-To £55,000 + Car + Bens
Due to a rapid increase in workload on their Airport Framework at Birmingham Airport, our client, a top Regional Contractor have the need for a number of Site Managers/Agents to support works that include Roads, Drainage, Runway Improvements aother Civil Engineering works both Landside and Airside.
Daily duties will include Site Set Up, Preparing RAMs, Overseeing Contractors on Site, Health & Safety and Daily Reporting.
To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold SMSTS and CSCS certification to your name. You will also have solid all round Civil Engineering experience to your name gained with reputable Main Contractors.
In return, a top salary is on offer along with long term opportunities for progression.
These are excellent openings so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960054752 for further information.
Site Manager/Agent x 3-Heathrow-To £60K + Car + Bens
Due to an increase in workload on their Airport framework, our client, a top Regional Civil Engineering Contractor has the need for a number of Site Managers/Agents to support these works.
Projects will include Roads, Drainage, Roundabout works, Paving upgrades and Runway Improvements with daily duties including Preparation of Site Paperwork, Overseeing Contractors on site, Ordering Plant & Materials, Reporting and attending regular meetings with Line Managers and Stakeholders.
To be considered you will hold a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and have SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification to your name. You will also have solid all round Civil Engineering experience to your name gained with reputable Main Contractors.
In return, a top salary and benefits package is on offer with freelance also considered.
These are immediate needs so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960054752 for further information.
Quantity Surveyor-North Wales to £50K + Car + Bens + Lodge
Our client, a world renowned Principle Contractor are seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious Tunnelling and Civils scheme in North Wales. Works involve Tunnelling to house National Grid Power Cables and associated Civils works with the project valued at over £350m. Based from site offices, daily duties will include managing sub contractor accounts, cost reporting, issuing payments, variations and attending regular Commercial meetings.
To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have 2-5 years experience gained within the Civil Engineering sector and gained within the Main Contracting environment.
This comes with an excellent salary and benefits with lodge paid if required.
This is also office based with minimal home working on offer.
This is a great opening with a top Contractor on a landmark scheme so please apply if interested to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
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
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Due to an increase in workload within their Civil Engineering sector, our client, an award winning Regional Contractor are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team on HS2 works based from Euston.
The projects involve Heavy Civils, Utility Diversions and Road works with daily duties including Overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, Issuing Payments, CVRs and attending Commercial Meetings. This will all be with the support of the Senior Quantity Surveyor that you report to.
To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have circa 2-3 years experience gained within the Civil Engineering or Utility sector and within the Main Contracting Environment.
In return, a top salary is on offer along with excellent benefits and the guarantee of excellent development opportunities.
This is a top role with a client we know well and can recommend so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email a drowe@sol-rec.com or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Quantity Surveyor
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in Utilities, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, ideally within the water industry? Are you experienced managing high-volume, low-value works, as well as knowledge of NEC contract schemes and subcontractor management?
I have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor working on long-term framework projects in Kent
The Role:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will gain invaluable experience and exposure to Capital & Operation Expenditure budgets and the balance between the two, understanding Total Expenditure and the ever-increasing role it plays in the utilities environment
Responsibilities:
- Generating weekly revenue and cost reports
- Controlling submissions of daily completed jobs
- Producing ‘Schedule of Rates’
- Reconciling Subcontractor costs and preparing payment certificates
- Liaising with Operations and Planning to monitor job progress and scope changes
- Reviewing scheme works to ensure targets are on track to be achieved
- Pricing completed jobs for high volume works
- Developing relationships with clients to ‘Work In Progress’ days
- Analysing weekly and monthly cost and revenue data
You’ll need to be enthusiastic, proactive, and a great problem solver, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong Microsoft Excel expertise is essential, including proficiency in formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs, along with a keen eye for data integrity and financial analysis.
A degree in Quantity Surveying or an HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with commercial management experience would be highly desirable.
Please email Stewart at sl’sol-rec.com or call on 07564 776818
CONTRACTS MANAGER
The Role
My client, a well-established contractor has been appointed to a new 8-year Framework with Thames Water and require a Contracts Manager to oversee these projects.
Here are some of the activities that you’ll get involved with
- Formulate and embed operational processes and improvements
- Promote best practice and a ‘right first time’ culture
- Lead and inspire your team to continually drive compliance, improve performance, and maximise profitability
- Ownership and management of local budgets to ensure delivery of business plan in-line with affordability
- Highlight financial risks and variances, ensuring mitigation is in place where appropriate
- Implement and maintain processes, resources, systems, and employees across the alliance, to achieve strategic objectives and priorities
- Support your senior reports to maximise organisation, production, and management of CDM onsite
- Effectively plan and control labour, plant, and resources
- Foster excellent working relationships with clients, partners, customers, and teams
Previous experience in mains renewal is essential.
You will need to be innovative, inspiring, and commercially minded leader, with extensive knowledge and experience of developing high performing teams.
You will have a broad understanding of the regulatory and operating environment in the water industry specifically within the delivery of capital programmes.
Exceptional communication skills, with the charisma to deliver key messages to a variety of stakeholders is a pre-requisite.
Please contact Steweart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07564 776818
Lead Health & Safety Advisor
My client is a well-established, privately owned construction and infrastructure company in the UK. They provide a range of services, primarily focused on utilities (water, wastewater, energy, and telecoms), civil engineering, and traffic management.
They have an opportunity for a qualified Lead Health & Safety Advisor to join their team working in their Southern Water Contract.
The Role:
My client are a company that will help you to inspire and help their busy operational teams execute their work consistently, using “best in class” health and safety practices. You’ll be left to decide how best to do this.
You’ll be supported and encouraged to naturally observe to understand the operational challenges your colleagues face on site. You’ll be looking for practical H&S solutions and helpful advice delivered in a style that motivates your audience.
You’ll be encourage you to create communications strategies which resonate and inspire from in-person conversations.
If you enjoy operating in a fast-paced and sometimes transient working environment, which is not restricted to a single or enclosed site, then here are just some of the activities you’ll be getting involved with:
- Managing and executing site inspections
- Advising on and setting Operational team safety objectives
- Supporting and undertaking investigations into accidents and incidents
- Contributing to new tenders and bids
- Assessing external environments for safe working
- Identifying any gaps in the H&S management system; recommending improvements
- Developing and implementing new initiatives or sharing best practice with colleagues
- Advising on and communicating new working practices in line with any new legislative requirements or best practice
- Promoting and supporting our behavioural/culture change program – ThinkSafe
- Actively encouraging Safety Observations and Hazard Reporting
I would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate
Experience leading a team of H&S Advisors, professional, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Originality as well as H&S expertise are all essential for success in this role. They will be looking for you to demonstrate an innovative approach to H&S problem solving, along with significant experience in a H&S advisory role, underpinned by a thorough understanding of current HSE legislation.
Holding or working towards a Level 6 H&S Diploma with the appropriate professional membership, IOSH/IIRSM or equivalent, is required.
Relevant industry experience would be highly advantageous.
Please get in touch if you’re interested and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail. Email Stewart at sl@sol-rec.com or call 07564 776818
Supervisor (Water)
The Role
Utilities Supervisor (Water) are the vital link between the field teams and senior management. I am looking for experienced leaders to help deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality operations.
As a Supervisor on the Anglian Water Alliance, you’ll oversee the performance of our field resources on the maintenance and repair contract. Working closely with multiple stakeholders, you’ll ensure projects run smoothly – from planning work and controlling plant and labour to managing risks and keeping everything compliant.
This is a fast-paced environment, your health & safety expertise and organisational skills will be put to great use. You’ll lead the field teams, making sure they have the guidance, resources, and mentoring needed to deliver a right first time service while promoting a Zero Harm safety culture.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
- Onsite management of repair teams carrying out reactive water leaks and maintenance.
- Maintain regular contact with dig teams to ensure safe working and access to necessary resources.
- Liaise with Highways and other stakeholders to keep operations running without disruption.
- Order and manage plant and water fittings.
- Overcome site restrictions to progress jobs efficiently.
- Manage KPIs, compliance checks, workbaskets, and performance reviews.
- Monitor and reduce aborts, re-work, and traffic management fines.
- Oversee employee training and ongoing development.
- Complete timesheets and ensure all administration is accurate and timely.
What We’re Looking For…
You’ll be an experienced supervisor with a strong background in managing onsite water repair teams and a solid understanding of the water and construction industry. You will hold SMSTS, a Water Hygiene Blue Card, and NRSWA Supervisor accreditation, alongside a proven health and safety track record. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
You’ll be confident in leading teams, managing resources, and solving problems under pressure. You’ll be organised and proactive, capable of maintaining high standards while meeting tight deadlines. Above all, you’ll bring the right behaviours – motivating others, maintaining a safe working environment, and delivering work to the highest standard every time.