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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

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; .

Carrington West Limited

Assistant Civil Enigneer

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

Controller of Site Safety 
Doncaster, Barnsley, or Rotherham 
Contract 
£19 Days &amp; Nights, £21 p/h Weekends (Umbrella) - PAYE Available also 
45-55 hrs per week 
Van &amp; Fuel Card 
Vital are currently recruiting for an experienced Controller of Site Safety to join an existing Civils &amp; Ground Works Team. 
Candidates applying should have a minimum of 12 months working as a COSS. 
Desirable Experience: -
<ul>
<li>Extensive experience of working within different safe systems including taking line blockages. </li>
<li>Civils and groundwork experience is desirable but not essential. </li>
<li>Full Clean UK Driving License with no bans in the previous 5 years</li>
</ul>
Vital are the currently supplier of the contingency labour framework to Network Rail over the next 5 years. This opportunity gives the chance for long term &amp; secure work with the chance to progress for the right individuals. 
45 hours per week minimum working either Monday to Friday day or Sunday to Thursday night. There is also a requirement for Saturday working (days or nights) which can be 10- or 12-hour shifts dependant on the possession. 
Due to the contract with Network Rail, we are only able to pay via Umbrella or PAYE through Vital. We are unable to pay CIS or Ltd Company.

Vital Human Resources

Controller of Site Safety

Scheme Project Manager 
Crewe
Long Term Contract 
£400 - £450 per day - DOE

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Scheme Project Manager to lead the delivery of OLE projects across the Central and West Coast Routes.
This role has responsibility for the end-to-end management of OHL scheme delivery, alongside a key leadership role in integrating High Output Track and Construction teams to enable safe, efficient, and collaborative planning and execution.
The position will also play a significant role in the planning and development of upcoming works at Birmingham New Street, contributing to early-stage coordination, integration, and delivery strategy for this complex and high-profile programme.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Overall management of OHL/OLE project delivery, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards in line with PACE and Network Rail governance</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate integrated planning and delivery across High Output Track and Construction teams</li>
<li>Drive collaborative working practices to improve safety, efficiency, and programme certainty</li>
<li>Manage scheme governance, including risk, change control, resources, and reporting</li>
<li>Develop, agree, and implement contingency and recovery plans in collaboration with delivery teams and Route stakeholders</li>
<li>Support the planning and integration of Birmingham New Street works, contributing to constructability, staging, and delivery readiness</li>
<li>Ensure projects achieve AMP-compliant close-out and are effectively handed back to maintenance teams</li>
<li>Lead proactive stakeholder engagement, demonstrating strong safety leadership and clear communication across all schemes</li>
</ul>
This position is suited to extremely experienced Scheme Project Manager who is looking to step up into a role with the responsibilities of a Project Manager.
We are looking to move quickly with the right hire, for more information please submit your CV to Amy Naden at Morson Vital today.
<ul>
<li>A m y . n a d e n @ v i t a l . u k . c o m</li>
</ul>

Scheme Project Manager

PTS Electricians – Rail Industry
Location: York (projects across Carlisle to St Pancras) Rate: £32 – £36 per hour Contract: Long-term contract | Immediate start
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key rail client for experienced, time-served PTS Electricians to join a well-established team on a long-term contract basis.
My client places strong emphasis on team culture and inclusion. Contractors are treated as valued members of the workforce and fully integrated alongside permanent staff.
Based in York, you will be working on projects across the route from Carlisle to St Pancras.
Lodging and transport will be provided, making this a highly attractive role for candidates willing to work away from home.
Key Requirements
<ul>
<li>Valid PTS with AC DCCR rail experience</li>
<li>Hold JIB Gold Card, 18th Edition and 2391 I&amp;T</li>
<li>Proven experience working with up to 650V feeder vaults, Battery renewals, 650V fault finding.</li>
<li>Strong electrical rail background with hands-on experience in Crimping, Terminating, Megger (Mega) and Cable testing.</li>
<li>Have your own small hand tools (all other specialist testing equipment will be provided)</li>
</ul>
This role is ideally suited to a time-served PTS Electrician looking for the security of long-term contract work on planned and reactive work.
We are looking to more quickly with this, if interested please contact Amy Naden at Vital today:
<ul>
<li>&lt;email address removed&gt;</li>
<li>&lt;phone number removed&gt;</li>
</ul>

PTS Electrician

Morson Vital are now recruiting for
Dumper/Roller drivers
Across all areas of Scotland
SPEN advantageous but not essential training will be given
Details of work being carried out Civils
Start date/finish date ASAP ONGOING WORKS
Rates/salary TO BE DISCUSSED PAYE/UMBRELLA
Contact details for applicants
CHRISTINE HENDRY
Christine.Hendry @ vital. uk. com

Dumper/Roller Drivers

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.

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