Quantity Surveyor ( Measurement / Schedule of Rates )
Are you a Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up?
Are you experienced with schedules of rates and looking to bring your skills to a new industry? I am recruiting for a Measurement Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established Main Contractor and support the asset maintenance of clients within the Rail business.
This role focuses on Reactive Maintenance on the CP7 Framework focused on Asset Management of 100s of Network Rail Stations across the Kent, Sussex and Wessex routes, including London stations such as London Bridge and Waterloo.
Within the Commercial team you will focus primarily on Reactive Fault Measurement and report to the Senior QS, Measurement Team Manager.
Role overview
- Produces measures for asset maintenance
- Fast paced, high churn, desktop role
- Role involves using schedules of rates and valuing the work, using worksheet, before/during/after photographs, to inform measurements.
- Not a project QS role; no CVR, no applications for payment
- Daily interactions with suppliers, and internal teams
Requirements
- QS or experienced AQS looking to step up
- Background in rail, water, housing associations, or highways
- Proficient in schedules of rates measurement, desktop measurement, and administrative tasks.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Team player who can work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen
If you are interested in this role please contact Stewart via email at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07654 776818
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.
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
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid)
Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge? My client is a leading Tier 1, Main Contractor
My client has been awarded the first phase of the £27m Highways scheme in Essex. This will include the construction of a Dual Carriageway and will include the construction of a new roundabout, and the associated civils works too
The role:
- Manage the financial and contractual performance of projects.
- Oversee projects’ financial performance, ensuring profit targets and efficiency savings are achieved.
- Adhere to contractual timescales and administer change control.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities effectively.
- Conduct compliant procurement processes and selections.
- Deal with commercial queries and advise on legal matters.
- Effectively manage the Supply Chain and conduct audits.
- Monitor project progress, maintain accurate financial logs, and prepare reports.
- Ensure compliance with assurance processes, policies, and procedures.
- Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and commercial team members.
- Coach and support junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and development.
My client will offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave. This is a Hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office
About you:
- Proven success in Quantity Surveying role.
- Experience in a civil engineering environment, preferably Highways.
- NEC contract knowledge.
- IT proficiency and familiarity with cost management software.
- Knowledge of cost performance monitoring and contract administration.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent).
- Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CICES) and CSCS card (desirable).
Please get in touch to register your interest and enquire about more information, sl@sol-rec.com or 07564 776818
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 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
Quantity Surveyor
The role
My client operates within the civil engineering, infrastructure and building services sector. They require Quantity Surveyors to join their Commercial team to work on their recently awarded project on Sizewell C.
You will be responsible for all allocated commercial and contractual matters on the contract and should be able to effectively manage an assistant surveyor to successfully deliver the project.
About you
You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
Adequate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and ready to take the step up into a Quantity Surveyor role will be considered
What’s on offer?
My client is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
They offer competitive rewards and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Lodge allowance (if required)
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Employee Assistance programme
Please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or by mobile on 07564 776818
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
My client are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team In Farnham working on a recently awarded 5 year framework. You will play a pivotal role in achieving their vision of delivering brilliant infrastructure solutions whilst developing your career in quantity surveying within a supportive and professional environment.
You will be assisting in the management of commercial responsibilities in order to maximise profit and control costs.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
- Produce weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
- Capture and allocate costs and liabilities.
- Maintain long-term relationships with internal and external teams.
- Manage opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from working practices.
- Assist in developing commercial tenders, offers, and contracts.
- Identify and escalate inappropriate costs.
- Record and track insurance claims.
- Maintain accurate contract data and records.
- Capturing and report direct labour payments; draft and award sub-contracts.
- Sharing best practices for continuous improvement.
Please get in touch if you have a relevant degree in construction or commercial management and experience in subcontractor management. You should have a strong commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract, as well as relevant construction and contract law. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with advanced Excel skills.
You should also have the ability to prioritise your own workload, act collaboratively, and inspire others to do the same. You should be proactive in identifying and promptly escalating issues, demonstrating resilience in the face of setbacks, taking personal responsibility for resolving problems. Along with positively challenging situations and providing clear commercial information.
In return there will be a clear progression path, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07564 767818
Estimator / Senior Estimator
My client is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering.
They are looking to expand their Work Winning team with skilled and enthusiastic individuals to deliver various tenders across the UK.
The team are now looking for a Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis. You will support with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and assist clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.
You will ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times and work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing. You will be required to agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planners and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger and provide advice to Bid Manager/Design Manager on most cost-effective design options.
The role requires you to produce competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions / situations relevant to the scheme and advise the Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.
It is essential that you have sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques and of relevant procurement legislation.
Commercial awareness of different forms of contracts is also required along with a detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.
Please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07564 776818.