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Construction Manager Road to Construction Director

Groundworks & Civil Engineering

£150,000 +

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this groundwork and civils company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Due to their sustained success, they are continuing to expand creating opportunity for a Construction Manager to join the team.

What’s in it for you?

• Road to Construction Director –12 month progression pathway to Construction Director
• Work-life balance – you’ll be joining a low-pressure environment who recognise their people are key to their success
• Trust and team collaboration – there’s a strong no blame culture and when problems inevitably occur, everyone’s heads come together to fix them
• Job security – being a privately-owned company, they can add a personal touch to establish long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial, leading to lots of repeat business

As a Construction Manager you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing 2 Contract Managers
• Overseeing 15 sites across Birmingham, Warwickshire, along the M5, Cotswolds, Bristol and Gloucestershire.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Coordinating with key stakeholders
• Maintaining exceptional health, safety, and environmental standards on all sites
• Monitoring site progress, managing resources, and resolving any issues that arise

Apply now, don’t worry if your CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later.

Construction Manager Road to Construction Director

Groundworks & Civil Engineering

£150,000 +

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this groundwork and civils company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Due to their sustained success, they are continuing to expand creating opportunity for a Construction Manager to join the team.

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Site Fitter / Installer / Construction Worker who can use manual hand tools and power tools preferably gained from either a construction / trades / engineering or similar background is required for a variety of interesting projects with a with a fast-growing engineering company.

SALARY: £14 - £22 per hour + Benefits

Overtime and weekend work is available with competitive rates of pay

LOCATION: Trave.

Calibre Search are working alongside a growing, privately owned Consultancy in the North East who consistently deliver a variety of schemes throughout the UK. Due to a healthy forward workload, they are currently looking to appoint a Civil Engineering Technician to support their growing team.

Their experienced team help to deliver the whole life cycle of a scheme from Feasibility/Appraisal Stage to Planning Stage to Detailed Design Stage through to Construction Completion, ongoing maintenance and operation. Their current team has vast Engineering and practical experience in delivering schemes in all sectors including Residential, Commercial/Retail, Industrial, Student Accommodation, Sport & Leisure, Education and Heritage.

The role will ideally suit a HND or Engineering graduate who has experience using AutoCAD/Civil in a professional capacity and that is looking for a career within Civil Engineering and in particular the design of Roads and Drainage schemes. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced engineers in one of the area's best Consultancies. You will be involved in the assistance in the preparation of drainage drawings for Residential and Retail developments in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You will also assist with the presentation of General Arrangement drawings; assist in site visits and general administrative work.

The only essential experience you require for this role is working with AutoCAD and MicroDrainage, ideally, within a Civil Engineering Environment. The role will be centred around draughting designs, produced whilst working alongside Civil Engineers, for highways and drainage developments that are in accordance with Section 38s, 104s and 278s of the NRSWA.

The role offers an opportunity to provide design solutions on a large portfolio of projects, and to work within a friendly and professional team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients. They have a clear vision for innovation and engineering excellence.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, staff loyalty bonus.

A full UK Drivers license is required for this role

For more information about this role please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

My client are a prestigious multi-disciplinary Consultancy based on the outskirts of Leeds. Due to a recent project win, they are looking to take on a Civil Engineering Technician to work on a number of new and exciting developments.

The role will ideally suit a HND or Engineering graduate who has experience using AutoCAD/Civil in a professional capacity and that is looking for a career within Civil Engineering and in particular the design of Roads and Drainage schemes. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced engineers in one of the area's best Consultancies. You will be involved in the assistance in the preparation of drainage drawings for Residential and Retail developments in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You will also assist with the presentation of General Arrangement drawings; assist in site visits and general administrative work.

The only essential experience you require for this role is working with AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or CausewayFlow, ideally within a Civil Engineering Environment. The role will be centred around draughting designs, produced whilst working alongside Civil Engineers, for highways and drainage developments that are in accordance with Section 38s, 104s and 278s of the NRSWA.

For more information please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search Leeds or click apply

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with civil engineering experience
• Familiarity with Civil 3D and Infodrainage (or willingness to learn)
• Experience in below‑ground utility modelling using Civil 3D
• Previous work on highway, drainage and earthworks projects
• Knowledge of Keys and TSRGD signage, DMRB and Manual for Streets standards
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow QA and document management procedures

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/carry over options
• Three paid volunteering days per year
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and resources
• Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection cover
• Private medical insurance and GP access
• Discounted gym membership
• Hybrid working
• Structured career development and training pathways

Surveyor

40,000 - 46,000 + Company Van + Hybrid working + bonus + Medical care + increasing holiday + Monday-Friday

Ashford, Kent

Do you have a background in Surveying, Estimating, or Groundworks looking to join a large, family-run company with outstanding staff retention? A company that can offer you stability, in-house training, and excellent opportunities while working on a wide range of contracts?

On offer is the an opportunity to join this company as a Surveyor in an established and successful business within the industry. You will be surveying a variety of sites, including homes, schools, and prisons. As a large, multi-site business, they offer both mobility and progression opportunities within the company.

In this role, you will be involved in a combination of surveying, estimating, office, and site work, with the occasional option to work from home. You will conduct site visits to assess equipment requirements and calculate labor costs to adjust quotes accordingly.

This position would suit someone with prior experience as a Surveyor, a background in Civils or Groundworks, and confidence in taking measurements and creating 3D drawings. Estimation experience is preferred but not essential.

The Role

* Taking measurements using a level laser
* Adjusting quotes using estimations of labour and machinery
* Plant requirements

The Person

* Full UK licence
* Commutable to Ashford
* Background in Civils, Groundwork, Estimation or Surveying

Reference:BBBH(phone number removed)

Keywords: Ashford, Kent, Kennington, Medway, Willesborough, Newton, Singleton, Civil engineer, Civil, Civils, Land Surveyor, Surveyor, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Timber, Steel, Construction, Engineer.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career? We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Engineering Technician to join our client's growing Civil/Infrastructure Engineering team in Solent.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across a wide range of development projects in the UK.

• Get hands-on with diverse civil infrastructure design projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborate within a growing, supportive team that values your expertise.
• Contribute to real-world developments that drive sustainable outcomes.
• Access structured career progression and training opportunities.

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of civil engineering drawings and designs .
• Support project teams on development infrastructure
• Produce detailed 2D CAD drawings for highways, drainage, and public realm works.
• Work from sketches, mark-ups, and technical specifications to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Assist with Section 38 and 278 drawings for planning, tender, and construction.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative and practical design solutions.

• BTEC/HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Relevant work experience in a consultancy or private sector environment.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with UK design guidance (e.g. Manual for Streets, DMRB, Local Authority Standards).
• Experience or interest in highway design (training provided where necessary).
• Knowledge of 3D design tools such as Site 3D or Civil 3D is a plus (training available).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage your own workload.
• A team player who's keen to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities .

Apply now or contact Will Herman on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

• Overseeing technical delivery for a varied portfolio of projects.
• Ensuring uncompromised quality and accuracy in all engineering designs.
• Taking responsibility for quality management of designs.
• Undertaking technical design work and reporting, showcasing your strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applying your expertise in drainage, highways, and civil infrastructure design, supported by our senior team.
• Navigating adoption procedures for highway authorities and water utilities, and applying the latest SAB guidelines.

• You'll have at least five years of industry experience and a proven track record of taking design responsibility.
• You'll be proficient in software like MicroDrainage, Flow, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• You'll have a Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent experience and expertise.
• You'll have a collaborative and empathetic approach to working with your design team.
• Confidence and engaging communication skills for client interaction.
• A current UK driving license.

• Generous salary commensurate with your experience.
• Flexible working scheme and modern, accessible offices with free parking.
• Unrivalled career development opportunities, including CPD and a clear path to Civil Engineer and potentially Associate.
• Exceptional benefits package including generous bonuses, leave allowance, a superior pension scheme, health insurance for you and your family, travel insurance, and much more!
• A vibrant and supportive team environment with regular social outings and unlimited refreshments.