Calco Services Limited
Ealing, London
Bid Project Director Market leading civil engineering contractor, is looking to recruit an experienced leader to take charge of the full bid lifecycle for major infrastructure projects, £100 million plus. This is a key role with real influence, guiding major projects from early concept through to delivery and helping to drive quality, innovation, and long term success. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the internal bid process, ensuring smooth collaboration between Tendering, Commercial, and Operations teams. Oversee the entire bid lifecycle-from strategy and planning through to final submission-while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and compliance. Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and helping to raise team capability. Review past bids to identify lessons learned and improve future performance. Develop project controls, reporting frameworks, and communication plans. Work closely with international teams and joint venture partners to ensure aligned and efficient delivery. Post Award / Delivery Phase Guide the project delivery team to meet all contractual obligations on time and within budget. Champion best practice initiatives that uphold safety, integrity, quality, and compliance across the project. Continuously review engineering, quality, and construction processes to drive improvement. Collaborate with design and technical teams to advance water treatment methodologies and project delivery standards. Qualifications & Experience Degree in engineering; postgraduate qualifications in business, science, or management are an advantage. Around 15 years' experience across major projects and infrastructure, with a strong background in both bidding and operations. Project management experience-particularly in hydraulics, water treatment, or infrastructure-is preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead and influence at all levels. A collaborative approach, high attention to detail, and strong analytical ability. Excellent written and verbal communication. Solid leadership and negotiation skills, with sound knowledge of construction practices. Strong understanding of contractual and legal frameworks and experience managing multiple stakeholders. Proficient in key industry standards and tools, including CDM, SHE, Quality Assurance, Primavera P6, and Power BI. Strong IT capability and a flexible, adaptable working style. General Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with company policies, contributing to updates when required. Actively promote the company's values and leadership model. Represent the business professionally and help strengthen its market presence. Support all safety related activities and ensure the protection and confidentiality of company assets and data. What's on Offer Career Development: The chance to mentor a talented team and play a central role in shaping the direction of large scale infrastructure work. Impactful Work: A highly visible, client facing role where your decisions will directly affect project outcomes and the company's reputation. Professional Growth: Exposure to international projects and the opportunity to deepen your expertise in hydraulics, water treatment, and large infrastructure delivery. Collaborative Culture: Work closely with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, fostering open communication and strong working relationships. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead high profile infrastructure projects and make a real impact within a forward thinking organisation. If you're ready for the next step, I would love to hear from you!
Bid Project Director Market leading civil engineering contractor, is looking to recruit an experienced leader to take charge of the full bid lifecycle for major infrastructure projects, £100 million plus. This is a key role with real influence, guiding major projects from early concept through to delivery and helping to drive quality, innovation, and long term success. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the internal bid process, ensuring smooth collaboration between Tendering, Commercial, and Operations teams. Oversee the entire bid lifecycle-from strategy and planning through to final submission-while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and compliance. Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and helping to raise team capability. Review past bids to identify lessons learned and improve future performance. Develop project controls, reporting frameworks, and communication plans. Work closely with international teams and joint venture partners to ensure aligned and efficient delivery. Post Award / Delivery Phase Guide the project delivery team to meet all contractual obligations on time and within budget. Champion best practice initiatives that uphold safety, integrity, quality, and compliance across the project. Continuously review engineering, quality, and construction processes to drive improvement. Collaborate with design and technical teams to advance water treatment methodologies and project delivery standards. Qualifications & Experience Degree in engineering; postgraduate qualifications in business, science, or management are an advantage. Around 15 years' experience across major projects and infrastructure, with a strong background in both bidding and operations. Project management experience-particularly in hydraulics, water treatment, or infrastructure-is preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead and influence at all levels. A collaborative approach, high attention to detail, and strong analytical ability. Excellent written and verbal communication. Solid leadership and negotiation skills, with sound knowledge of construction practices. Strong understanding of contractual and legal frameworks and experience managing multiple stakeholders. Proficient in key industry standards and tools, including CDM, SHE, Quality Assurance, Primavera P6, and Power BI. Strong IT capability and a flexible, adaptable working style. General Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with company policies, contributing to updates when required. Actively promote the company's values and leadership model. Represent the business professionally and help strengthen its market presence. Support all safety related activities and ensure the protection and confidentiality of company assets and data. What's on Offer Career Development: The chance to mentor a talented team and play a central role in shaping the direction of large scale infrastructure work. Impactful Work: A highly visible, client facing role where your decisions will directly affect project outcomes and the company's reputation. Professional Growth: Exposure to international projects and the opportunity to deepen your expertise in hydraulics, water treatment, and large infrastructure delivery. Collaborative Culture: Work closely with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, fostering open communication and strong working relationships. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead high profile infrastructure projects and make a real impact within a forward thinking organisation. If you're ready for the next step, I would love to hear from you!
Calco Services Limited
Newry, County Down
Senior Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Division Location: Office-based (Slough) (Thames Valley / Essex), with regular site visits (min. once per site per month) Salary: £70,000 + bonus + car allowance About the Company (Water Division) Our client is a leading environmental and civil-engineering contractor with over 50 years of experience in water, drainage, and sewer infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. They specialise in "no-dig" / trenchless technology (pipe and sewer relining, CCTV inspection, robotic cutting, pipeline access, culvert & tunnel rehabilitation, and full drainage/sewer maintenance services) for a wide range of clients - from governments and local authorities to commercial and residential sectors. The business is part of a larger group that, as of 2025, employs some 180+ people across multiple UK and Ireland locations. In recent years, the company has secured significant framework contracts - including a £15 million contract for water/wastewater network services awarded 2025 for reactive maintenance, sewer cleaning and general network servicing works. Their project turnover spans a broad spectrum, from small repair jobs to multi-million-pound rehabilitation and infrastructure renewal works. Operating with advanced trenchless and civil-engineering techniques, the company emphasises sustainability, minimal disruption, and long-term infrastructure performance - providing trusted turnkey solutions to clients across the UK and Ireland. Role Overview - Senior Project Manager We are seeking a driven Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of water and wastewater projects (predominantly sewer and drainage rehabilitation / installation / maintenance) across the Thames Valley and Essex region. This role involves both office-based project planning, management and coordination - and regular site/client visits (minimum monthly site visits per project). Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of projects with combined value in the region of £10 million-£15 million. Lead and oversee a small team of 3-4 Project Managers (staff and subcontractors), providing guidance, support and oversight of their project delivery. Oversee all phases of project delivery: feasibility / design review, planning, execution, monitoring, handover and close-out, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards. Manage interface and communications with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, local authorities and internal stakeholders. Ensure efficient resource allocation across projects, including scheduling, manpower, materials, subcontractors, and budget control. Report regularly to senior management on project status, risks, forecasts, and delivery performance. Conduct regular site visits (minimum once per month per site) to monitor progress, compliance, quality, and safety. Promote and implement company's trenchless/no-dig methodology and sustainability principles, supporting long-term infrastructure integrity and minimal environmental disruption. Candidate Profile / Requirements Essential Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) - or substantial proven experience in civil engineering relevant to water/wastewater projects. Strong background in wastewater / sewer infrastructure projects (rehabilitation, maintenance, relining, drainage systems). Experience with clean water systems may be considered if candidate has relevant pipeline / lining / infrastructure experience. Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally with a project portfolio of similar scale (£5 - £15 m). Experience in supervising and mentoring other PMs or project engineers. Knowledge of trenchless technologies (pipe relining, CIPP or similar lining systems, no dig methods), sewer & drainage maintenance, and associated health & safety and environmental regulations. Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to manage budgets, resources, timelines and risks. Excellent stakeholder management skills - capable of liaising with clients, subcontractors, internal teams. Self motivated, decisive, with strong problem solving skills, and ability to maintain oversight across multiple sites. Willingness and ability to travel regionally (Thames Valley, Essex) for site visits. Desirable Experience specifically in trenchless / no dig sewer/pipeline rehabilitation or relining. Familiarity with wastewater networks and maintenance contracts, including reactive maintenance and long term framework agreements. Understanding of UK water sector compliance standards, environmental and health & safety legislation. Financial acumen - able to manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control Please send your CV to
Senior Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Division Location: Office-based (Slough) (Thames Valley / Essex), with regular site visits (min. once per site per month) Salary: £70,000 + bonus + car allowance About the Company (Water Division) Our client is a leading environmental and civil-engineering contractor with over 50 years of experience in water, drainage, and sewer infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. They specialise in "no-dig" / trenchless technology (pipe and sewer relining, CCTV inspection, robotic cutting, pipeline access, culvert & tunnel rehabilitation, and full drainage/sewer maintenance services) for a wide range of clients - from governments and local authorities to commercial and residential sectors. The business is part of a larger group that, as of 2025, employs some 180+ people across multiple UK and Ireland locations. In recent years, the company has secured significant framework contracts - including a £15 million contract for water/wastewater network services awarded 2025 for reactive maintenance, sewer cleaning and general network servicing works. Their project turnover spans a broad spectrum, from small repair jobs to multi-million-pound rehabilitation and infrastructure renewal works. Operating with advanced trenchless and civil-engineering techniques, the company emphasises sustainability, minimal disruption, and long-term infrastructure performance - providing trusted turnkey solutions to clients across the UK and Ireland. Role Overview - Senior Project Manager We are seeking a driven Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of water and wastewater projects (predominantly sewer and drainage rehabilitation / installation / maintenance) across the Thames Valley and Essex region. This role involves both office-based project planning, management and coordination - and regular site/client visits (minimum monthly site visits per project). Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of projects with combined value in the region of £10 million-£15 million. Lead and oversee a small team of 3-4 Project Managers (staff and subcontractors), providing guidance, support and oversight of their project delivery. Oversee all phases of project delivery: feasibility / design review, planning, execution, monitoring, handover and close-out, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards. Manage interface and communications with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, local authorities and internal stakeholders. Ensure efficient resource allocation across projects, including scheduling, manpower, materials, subcontractors, and budget control. Report regularly to senior management on project status, risks, forecasts, and delivery performance. Conduct regular site visits (minimum once per month per site) to monitor progress, compliance, quality, and safety. Promote and implement company's trenchless/no-dig methodology and sustainability principles, supporting long-term infrastructure integrity and minimal environmental disruption. Candidate Profile / Requirements Essential Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) - or substantial proven experience in civil engineering relevant to water/wastewater projects. Strong background in wastewater / sewer infrastructure projects (rehabilitation, maintenance, relining, drainage systems). Experience with clean water systems may be considered if candidate has relevant pipeline / lining / infrastructure experience. Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally with a project portfolio of similar scale (£5 - £15 m). Experience in supervising and mentoring other PMs or project engineers. Knowledge of trenchless technologies (pipe relining, CIPP or similar lining systems, no dig methods), sewer & drainage maintenance, and associated health & safety and environmental regulations. Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to manage budgets, resources, timelines and risks. Excellent stakeholder management skills - capable of liaising with clients, subcontractors, internal teams. Self motivated, decisive, with strong problem solving skills, and ability to maintain oversight across multiple sites. Willingness and ability to travel regionally (Thames Valley, Essex) for site visits. Desirable Experience specifically in trenchless / no dig sewer/pipeline rehabilitation or relining. Familiarity with wastewater networks and maintenance contracts, including reactive maintenance and long term framework agreements. Understanding of UK water sector compliance standards, environmental and health & safety legislation. Financial acumen - able to manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control Please send your CV to
Calco Services Limited
Todmorden, Lancashire
About the Company My client is a well-established demolition and decommissioning contractor headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The business offers a full spectrum of services including demolition, dismantling and asset recovery, industrial cleaning, decontamination, site clearance and land remediation - across sectors such as industrial, aerospace, chemical, oil & gas, nuclear, residential-regeneration, and more. In recent years, the firm has demonstrated robust growth: at one point doubling turnover to approximately £25 million during a three-year period of expansion. Quantity Surveyor - Demolitions Location: M3 Corridor & Head Office, Salary:£70k DOE Key Requirements / Qualifications BSc, HND, or HNC in Quantity Surveying Previous experience in construction or demolition Extensive experience of NEC contract administration Skills in cost-value reconciliation Security clearance desirable Valid CSCS card RICS chartership desirable (if applicable) Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic - you will be working closely with a demolition project management team operating under strict programmes and rigorous project parameters Ability to operate in a heavily regulated environment; adaptable, dynamic, and flexible in applying procedures, policy and regulation Keen attention to detail and strong computing skills Proven track record of working within a contractor organisation with annual turnover of £10 million or more Job Description Working alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor will provide key commercial support across a portfolio of projects. Primary duties will include: Liaising with clients on commercial matters Drafting sub-contract orders/contracts with subcontractors and assisting in their performance management Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments Managing change control - handling Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Instructions Preparing applications for payments Reviewing project spend against estimates and providing monthly reports on project performance Preparing tender returns and reviewing contract documentation A driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites will be required. The primary region of work will be along the M3 Corridor, with the Head Office based in Portsmouth. Please send your CV to
About the Company My client is a well-established demolition and decommissioning contractor headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The business offers a full spectrum of services including demolition, dismantling and asset recovery, industrial cleaning, decontamination, site clearance and land remediation - across sectors such as industrial, aerospace, chemical, oil & gas, nuclear, residential-regeneration, and more. In recent years, the firm has demonstrated robust growth: at one point doubling turnover to approximately £25 million during a three-year period of expansion. Quantity Surveyor - Demolitions Location: M3 Corridor & Head Office, Salary:£70k DOE Key Requirements / Qualifications BSc, HND, or HNC in Quantity Surveying Previous experience in construction or demolition Extensive experience of NEC contract administration Skills in cost-value reconciliation Security clearance desirable Valid CSCS card RICS chartership desirable (if applicable) Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic - you will be working closely with a demolition project management team operating under strict programmes and rigorous project parameters Ability to operate in a heavily regulated environment; adaptable, dynamic, and flexible in applying procedures, policy and regulation Keen attention to detail and strong computing skills Proven track record of working within a contractor organisation with annual turnover of £10 million or more Job Description Working alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor will provide key commercial support across a portfolio of projects. Primary duties will include: Liaising with clients on commercial matters Drafting sub-contract orders/contracts with subcontractors and assisting in their performance management Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments Managing change control - handling Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Instructions Preparing applications for payments Reviewing project spend against estimates and providing monthly reports on project performance Preparing tender returns and reviewing contract documentation A driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites will be required. The primary region of work will be along the M3 Corridor, with the Head Office based in Portsmouth. Please send your CV to
