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About The Role:

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
We are looking to recruit a Site Engineer on a freelance basis to join our Engineering team based in Calvert. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations.
You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.
 






About The Candidate:

Key Skills and Qualifications:<ul>
<li>HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)</li><li>Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.</li><li>Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential for this role</li><li>Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas</li><li>Full driving licence required</li><li>You must hold the following competencies
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<li>CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor</li></ul>
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Morson Edge

Site Engineer

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience working in highways or rail on drainage or earthworks packages? Location: Oxfordshire Duration: 6 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £400 - £450/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team. This would suit a Site Engineer with proven above experience on the UK transport infrastructure. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Key responsibilities include:<ul>
<li>Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications</li><li>Managing and coordinating subcontractors</li><li>Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team</li><li>Assisting with short-term planning, progress reporting, resource planning, and cost control</li><li>Ensuring site teams have the correct and up-to-date information to carry out their duties</li></ul>
 Requirements:<ul>
<li>HNC or degree in Civil Engineering.</li><li>Proven Site Engineering experience on earthworks, drainage or structure packages.</li><li>Strong setting out experience on ideally a major project.</li></ul>
 To avoid missing out this long-term contract on a major civil engineering project, please submit your CV and then contact Amy at Carrington West

Carrington West Limited

Dual Skilled Technician 
Hampshire
£45,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Pension, 31 Days Holiday
Overtime (Earning Potential £ &lt;phone number removed&gt; with overtime)
Hours: 6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am (Continental Shifts Pattern)
Secure your future. Drive innovation. Make a difference. Transfer your heavy maintenance skills into a stable, rewarding career supporting a vital UK industry. 
The Role and About You
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a high-demand industry that is vital to the UK economy. As a qualified Mechanical or Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for keeping a modern fleet of rail vehicles operational and safe.
Whether you are from a background in HGV maintenance, aerospace, plant machinery, marine, the armed forces, or REMEs, your transferable skills in heavy maintenance are exactly what is needed. You are a natural problem-solver and take pride in your craft. You will get the chance to use your skills in fault finding, diagnosis, and repair, while gaining new ones in a long-term, positive career in the railway sector.
What you will be doing:
Maintenance: Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex repairs on a modern fleet of rail vehicles.
Reactive Fault Finding: Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime and ensure operational excellence.
Operational Support: Carry out essential pre-use checks on tools and equipment, and support key tasks such as topping up fuel and sand levels.
Compliance: Adhere to rigorous engineering standards and procedures, ensuring all relevant documentation and asset management systems are accurately completed.
To join the team, you will need to pass a basic DBS check, a Drugs &amp; Alcohol test, and a full rail medical.
The Company
This is an outstanding opportunity to take your first step in a career within the rail sector. You will be joining a leading UK-based railway company that is recognised for its excellence and commitment to diversity. The company firmly believes its people are its most important asset and is committed to providing a supportive work culture while empowering you with the training and development opportunities you need to reach your full potential. The work you will do has significant social value, helping to transport essential goods and materials to support construction projects across the country.
Next Steps
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have a background in a heavy maintenance environment and are looking for a rewarding role in a new industry, we encourage you to apply.
Hit the apply button today or email &lt;email address removed&gt;
 to arrange an informal chat. Charlotte will personally review your application and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your career goals.
About Ganymede Solutions
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
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Ganymede

Dual Skilled Technician

Mechanical &amp; Electrical Maintenance Technician (Rolling Stock / Rail)
Cheshire
£47,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Pension, 31 Days Holiday, Overtime
Secure your future. Drive innovation. Make a difference. Transfer your heavy maintenance skills into a stable, rewarding career in the rail sector.
The Role and About You
This is not "just another maintenance role"; it is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a high-demand industry that is vital to the UK economy. As a qualified Mechanical or Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for keeping a modern fleet of rolling stock operational and safe.
Whether you're from a background in HGV maintenance, aerospace, plant machinery, marine, the armed forces, or industrial engineering your transferable skills in heavy maintenance are exactly what we need. You are the kind of person who is a natural problem-solver, takes pride in your craft, and enjoys continuous learning.
Essential Skills &amp; Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Proven heavy maintenance experience in industrial or capital equipment.
Practical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and braking systems.
A team player with a strong commitment to safe working practices.
What you will be doing:
Preventative Maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance activities to ensure the long-term reliability and safety of the fleet.
Reactive Maintenance: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
Operational Excellence: Adhere to rigorous engineering standards and procedures, maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Data Management: Accurately record all maintenance, defect, and repair information to support ongoing fleet performance analysis.
You’ll work on a 4-on, 4-off shift rota (2 days, 2 nights), with 12-hour shifts from 7:00am–7:00pm. This pattern gives you consistent long breaks between shifts, allowing plenty of time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
You must also pass pre-employment checks, including a Drugs &amp; Alcohol screening and a full rail medical.
The Company
Join a leading UK-based railway company recognized for their excellence and commitment to diversity. This company firmly believes their people are their most important asset. They are committed to providing a supportive work culture and empowering you with the training and development opportunities you need to reach your full potential. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced maintenance professionals to take their first step in a career within the rail sector.
Next Steps
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have a background in a heavy maintenance environment and are looking for a rewarding role in a new industry, we encourage you to apply.
Hit the apply button today or email
&lt;email address removed&gt; to arrange an informal chat. I will personally review your application and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your career goals.
About Ganymede Solutions
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.

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; .

Cost Engineer Rail

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

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?
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<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>
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What do I need to qualify for the job?
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<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>
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