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Senior/lead Ecologist
Roles and responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead and deliver ecological assessments for rail infrastructure projects.</li>
<li>Manage and coordinate ecological surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments</li>
<li>Provide expert ecological advice to project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure legal and environmental compliance</li>
<li>Prepare and review technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, HRA screenings, and method statements</li>
<li>Support the development and implementation of mitigation, compensation, and enhancement measures.</li>
<li>Liaise with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and statutory authorities (e.g Natural England, local planning authorities).</li>
<li>Oversee Junior Ecologists, providing mentoring, technical guidance, and quality assurance.</li>
<li>Contribute to project programming, risk management, and cost control.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, rail standards and best practice guidance.</li>
</ul>
Essential Skills
<ul>
<li>Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline. </li>
<li>Significant experience working as an ecologist, including a senior or lead role on infrastructure projects.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of UK environmental and wildlife legislation</li>
<li>Proven experience delivering Ecological Impact Assessments and related reports.</li>
<li>Proven experience working with Network Rail</li>
<li>Experience with protected species surveys and mitigation (e.g Bats, Great crested newts, badgers)</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
</ul>
Desired Skills
<ul>
<li>Experience working with specifically within the rail or wider transport infrastructure sector</li>
<li>Membership of a professional body (e.g CIEEM), or working towards a Chartered Ecologist status</li>
<li>Protected species survey licences (Bats,Otters,Newts,Badgers…)</li>
<li>Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff</li>
</ul>

Senior/ Lead Ecologist

We are looking for a QS based out of Manchester (will be traveling around the UK on occasion).This is a contract role outside of IR35 and is long term
What are my responsibilities?
<ul>
<li>Commercial functions of various work packages. These may include Design, Signalling Installation, Test &amp; Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way on the railway infrastructure.</li>
<li>Work with the project delivery team responsible for work package / project change control and management</li>
<li>Liaise with work package managers to collate information on the works</li>
<li>Work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and control</li>
<li>Prepares internal and external commercial reports</li>
<li>Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders. E.g. finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers and Employers team.</li>
<li>Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements</li>
<li>Able to manage cost of both direct labour, material, plant and subcontract cost (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to estimate change / variations using various methods (essential)</li>
<li>Able to forecasts cost and measure cost of work complete (essential)</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills (essential)</li>
<li>Assists with the implement commercial strategies (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectation (essential) Good communication skills (essential) good financial and commercial acumen (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions</li>
<li>Confident and able to deal externally and internally at all levels.</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>
What do I need to qualify for the job?
<ul>
<li>Previous Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator experience working within a contractor side project environment (essential). Experience ideally gained in a similar or related contracting construction industry e.g. Rail, Engineering, Defence.</li>
<li>HND/Degree qualified or equivalent and or hold or working towards professional qualification, RICS, CICES (essential).</li>
<li>5 years experience.</li>
<li>Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions (essential)</li>
<li>Good contractual knowledge and understanding (essential)</li>
<li>Use of Microsoft Office and other software to present high standard of documentation</li>
</ul>

MPI Limited - Rail

Quantity Surveyor

Morson Vital currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with a couple years Rail experience. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow and develop their initial skills in a fast-growing company.
Role: Project Manager Location: Luton Job Type: Permanent with excellent benefits Salary: Up to £55k per annum Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Maintain the project schedule by tracking progress, coordinating tasks, and addressing any issues that arise.</li>
<li>Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard while ensuring strong health and safety practices across all work sites.</li>
<li>Manage the project plan by reviewing designs, drawings, specifications, and schedules, recommending adjustments as needed. Oversee project costs by approving expenditures and managing contractor contracts.</li>
</ul>
 About You: 
<ul>
<li>Possess strong knowledge of railway project delivery, a solid understanding of CDM regulations, and familiarity with rail-specific health and safety requirements.</li>
<li>Apply Network Rail processes and procedures to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and safe design, construction, commissioning, and technical activities across relevant projects.</li>
<li>Negotiate contracts with external suppliers to secure favourable terms, and work closely with engineers, architects, and other specialists to define project specifications.</li>
<li>Develop a detailed project plan to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget, monitor progress, and clearly communicate updates to clients and team members.</li>
<li>Maintain ongoing communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to keep them fully informed of project status.</li>
</ul>
 If this sounds like you, please call &lt;phone number removed&gt; . CV's to nathan.kemp(at)&lt;web address removed&gt;

Vital Human Resources

Project Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyors (Permanent Role) - Birmingham Hybrid Working| Major Infrastructure ProjectsLooking for your next career move in the world of construction and infrastructure? Join one of the UK’s most respected construction consultancies - a business with over 130 years of industry heritage and a reputation for delivering excellence across real estate, infrastructure, and complex global projects.We’re currently hiring multiple Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our growing team, supporting some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure programmes - from rail, aviation, utilities, defence, healthcare, education and more.The Role:As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-impact projects. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Managing project costs across the full construction lifecycle – from new builds to refurbishments.</li><li>Advising clients on cost planning, procurement, and final accounts.</li><li>Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across various sectors.</li><li>Supporting or leading key client relationships and projects.</li></ul>
What We’re Looking For:<ul>
<li>Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager (UK-based).</li><li>Strong NEC contract knowledge - essential.</li><li>Infrastructure sector experience (rail, utilities, defence, etc.) is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>
What’s in It for You?<ul>
<li>Competitive salary + Car Allowance</li><li>Excellent benefits package</li><li>Flexible hybrid working (home, office &amp; client sites)</li><li>13 office locations across the UK for collaboration</li><li>Real career progression opportunities on nationally significant projects</li></ul>
How to Apply:If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a consultancy that’s shaping the future of the built environment. Alternatively, please reach out to &lt;email address removed&gt; for further details.We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer, so no matter your background, your talent is welcome here. We’re also hiring across various levels and locations, so if this role isn’t quite the right fit, we still encourage you to get in touch for other opportunities.

Morson Edge

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Cost Engineer with experience working for main contractors on construction projects? Do you have Cost Control experience in labour, plant, or materials?Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum Location: Wednesbury, on site 5 days per weekThis is an excellent opportunity to join a leading rail contractor within their Urban/light rail division, supporting a major depot operation. You’ll take ownership of cost control activities, invoice processing, and financial administration across a high-volume, fast-paced delivery environment. Working closely with commercial, engineering and finance teams, you’ll ensure that plant, labour, material and subcontractor costs are accurately recorded, challenged where required, and aligned to project budgets. The role offers strong exposure to major civils and rail infrastructure, with genuine opportunities to build deeper commercial expertise in a supportive and collaborative team.Essential Requirements:<ul>
<li>Experience in a cost engineering or cost control role within construction, rail, civils or engineering environments, or substantial experience as a Cost Clerk handling cost control and invoicing tasks</li><li>Strong understanding of construction project cost elements including plant, labour, materials, depot operations and subcontract packages</li><li>Demonstrable experience processing invoices, checking alignment with purchase orders and ensuring accurate cost allocation</li><li>Confidence engaging with suppliers to query costs, challenge discrepancies and ensure accurate charging</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (such as Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management) is preferred</li><li>Familiarity with cost control systems such as Copernic, JADE, LISA or similar</li><li>Membership of ACostE or a similar professional body is advantageous</li></ul>
Nice to Have:<ul>
<li>Background in civils disciplines such as drainage, piling or concrete works</li><li>Experience working at scale with high-volume invoicing or large monthly cost cycles</li><li>Prior work in depot or maintenance environments</li><li>Ability to support elements of change control and cost impact analysis</li></ul>
Interested? Get in touch with Emily today: &lt;email address removed&gt; or &lt;phone number removed&gt; .

Carrington West Limited

Cost Engineer Rail

Are you an Assistant Civil Engineer looking to develop your experience on rail infrastructure projects? Do you want to work on a wide range of civil and geotechnical schemes across Greater Manchester? Location: South Manchester /Hybrid Rate: £30-£35 Per Hour Contract Duration: 12 months IR35: Inside We're seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support the delivery of rail projects across Greater Manchester. You'll assist with civil and geotechnical engineering tasks, contribute to design and reporting activities, and support the maintenance and upgrade of critical rail infrastructure assets. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of engineering schemes while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. Responsibilities: ·Assist in civil and geotechnical design, analysis, and reporting. ·Support ground investigations, earthworks assessments, and reviewing site data. ·Prepare drawings, calculations, and technical documentation. ·Attend supervised site visits and inspections, ensuring safety compliance. ·Work with multidisciplinary teams and support project managers with updates and reporting. Essential Requirements ·Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) ·Full UK Driving License ·Basic understanding of geotechnical principles. ·Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. ·Ability to interpret drawings and technical information. ·Willingness to undertake site work. ·2 years' experience with civil/foundation design or similar If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV to &lt;email address removed&gt; or contact me on &lt;phone number removed&gt; .

Assistant Civil Enigneer

Job Introduction The Shafts (Civils) Lead is a key leadership role within the Tunnels and Shaft Delivery Unit. Responsible for overseeing the design, construction, temporary works, shaft sinking, SCL works, secondary linings for TIDs, cross passages, tunnel connections and all associated FRC works related to the shafts and headhouses stairs coordinating with the TBMs and tunnelling activities in the DU's scope. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities and supply chain management and relationships to ensure that assets are completed on time, within budget, to the highest quality standards and fully assured to the requirements of HS2. The Shafts (Civils) Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of the projects meeting client expectations and organizational objectives. This position requires a dynamic individual with a combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a commitment to excellence. Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Main Responsibilities Key strengths 1.Strategic Planning: -Develop strategic plans for shaft construction projects, aligning with overall project objectives and organizational goals. -Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in shaft construction methodologies, equipment, and processes. 1.Project Management: -Lead project teams in the planning, scheduling, and execution of shaft construction activities. -Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. -Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks. 1.Design and Engineering: -Oversee the development of shaft designs, temporary works, including structural integrity, ventilation, and access requirements. -Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project requirements. -Collaborate with design consultants and contractors to optimize shaft designs for efficiency and safety. 1.Construction Oversight: -Supervise the construction of shafts, including excavation, lining installation, and associated works. -Implement quality control measures to ensure construction meets specifications and quality standards. -Manage contractor relationships and performance, enforcing contractual obligations as necessary. 1.Safety and Compliance: -Champion a culture of safety within the organization, promoting best practices and compliance with relevant regulations. -Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions. -Ensure environmental compliance throughout the shaft construction process, minimizing impact on surrounding ecosystems. 1.Cost Management: -Develop and manage project budgets for shaft construction activities, tracking expenditures and controlling costs. -Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies without compromising safety or quality. 1.Stakeholder Relations: -Liaise with project stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, and local communities, to address concerns and maintain positive relationships. -Communicate project progress, challenges, and milestones effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment of expectations. The Ideal Candidate oBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, (advanced degree preferred) or suitable experience in field. oExtensive experience (typically 10+ years) in heavy civil engineering, tunneling and underground construction, with a focus on shafts. oProven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in tunneling or heavy civil engineering. oStrong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams. oExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience interacting with diverse stakeholders. oIn-depth knowledge of civils construction, tunneling techniques, equipment, and materials, as well as relevant safety and environmental regulations. oProficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. This job description serves as a general outline and may vary depending on the specific requirements of the organization and the nature of the tunneling projects involved.

Head of Shafts

Job Description Job Title: IVVQ Engineer Domain: Rail / Transportation Systems Role Summary As an IVVQ Engineer, you will be responsible for system integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities to ensure solutions meet client and user requirements within the rail domain. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to implement, integrate, test, and verify systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and compliance with defined engineering and project standards. Key Responsibilities Perform system integration and system testing in line with IVVQ principles and project requirements. Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other engineering issues. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Understand and adhere to project delivery processes, methodologies, and tools as defined in the GTS Management System, Engineering Management Plans, and IVVQ Management Plans. Develop, review, and improve test strategies, test plans, and test scripts. Write detailed test specifications based on system and subsystem requirements. Execute test specifications in accordance with approved test plans and project schedules, and accurately record test results. Raise, investigate, track, and verify defects through to resolution. Develop and maintain tools to support defect investigation and issue analysis. Ensure full requirements traceability and test coverage is achieved. Support Work Package Managers by providing timely status updates, accurate progress measurement, forecasting of remaining work, and identification of change, variation, risk, and opportunity. Escalate technical or delivery issues to the Senior IVVQ Engineer when required. Provide regular status and progress reports to the Senior IVVQ Engineer. Stay current with emerging IVVQ technologies, tools, and industry trends. Required Skills and Experience Experience in systems development with a strong understanding of IVVQ principles and methodologies. Experience working in an engineering environment, with an understanding of engineering delivery methodologies. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly for complex systems. Understanding of configuration control and its application within engineering projects. Ability to use, develop, and maintain IVVQ tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and keeping up to date with new technologies and industry developments. Essential Criteria Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. Systems, Electrical, Software, or related discipline). Professional accreditation or working towards accreditation (desirable, if applicable).

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