Randstad Construction & Property
Manchester, Lancashire
Civils Construction Manager (Rail) - OUTSIDE IR35 My client is seeking an experienced and driven Civils Construction Manager to lead the delivery of complex civil engineering work packages within the rail sector. Based in their Manchester hub, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of projects ranging from platform extensions and bridge renewals to drainage and lineside structures. You will act as the vital link between the design team and the site-based workforce, ensuring that Manchester's rail infrastructure is upgraded to the highest standards of engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities: Manage all on-site civil engineering activities, ensuring adherence to Network Rail standards, technical specifications, and project timelines. Champion a "Safety First" culture. Produce and oversee Work Package Plans (WPPs), Task Briefing Sheets (TBS), and ensure all COSS/Safe System of Work requirements are met. Monitor progress against the project program, managing resources, plant, and materials to prevent delays and budget overruns. Liaise with clients (Network Rail, TfGM), subcontractors, and local authorities to coordinate possessions and minimise disruption to the Manchester public. Provide expert guidance on civil engineering challenges, ensuring quality control and the successful hand-back of assets. Candidate Requirements Proven track record as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager within the UK Rail sector. Deep understanding of civil engineering disciplines (concrete works, earthworks, structural steel, etc.) specifically in a rail environment. Certifications: PTS (Personal Track Safety) - Essential. SMSTS or SSSTS. COSS or Crane Controller (preferred). HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred). APPLY NOW! Randstad CPE 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 more than 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.
Apr 24, 2026
Seasonal
Civils Construction Manager (Rail) - OUTSIDE IR35 My client is seeking an experienced and driven Civils Construction Manager to lead the delivery of complex civil engineering work packages within the rail sector. Based in their Manchester hub, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of projects ranging from platform extensions and bridge renewals to drainage and lineside structures. You will act as the vital link between the design team and the site-based workforce, ensuring that Manchester's rail infrastructure is upgraded to the highest standards of engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities: Manage all on-site civil engineering activities, ensuring adherence to Network Rail standards, technical specifications, and project timelines. Champion a "Safety First" culture. Produce and oversee Work Package Plans (WPPs), Task Briefing Sheets (TBS), and ensure all COSS/Safe System of Work requirements are met. Monitor progress against the project program, managing resources, plant, and materials to prevent delays and budget overruns. Liaise with clients (Network Rail, TfGM), subcontractors, and local authorities to coordinate possessions and minimise disruption to the Manchester public. Provide expert guidance on civil engineering challenges, ensuring quality control and the successful hand-back of assets. Candidate Requirements Proven track record as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager within the UK Rail sector. Deep understanding of civil engineering disciplines (concrete works, earthworks, structural steel, etc.) specifically in a rail environment. Certifications: PTS (Personal Track Safety) - Essential. SMSTS or SSSTS. COSS or Crane Controller (preferred). HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred). APPLY NOW! Randstad CPE 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 more than 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.
ABS Commercial Solutions
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Role : Commercial Manager Location : St Albans Rate : Up to 600pd. (outside IR35) The Company : This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than 1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Commercial Manager position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical water infrastructure for Water across AMP8. Your Role : Reporting into the HOC, as a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the Northeast. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you will be responsible for managing CVRs, cost management, subcontract management, change management, monthly valuations and commercial reporting, alongside the management of a small commercial team. As the company are going through a period of growth, your role will develop over time so there is a huge opportunity to escalate your career. Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to work with an industry-leading business working on major infrastructure projects across water ! On offer is a competitive day rate of 600pd. (depending on experience). Your Background: To be considered for this incredible opportunity, you will need to be an experienced Senior Quantity/ MQS OR Commercial Manger Surveyor with a proven background working within the Water, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors with main contractors. In addition, you will have great leadership and communication skills and will have a full UK drivers' licence. If you'd like to have a confidential chat about the role in more detail, then please call Matthew Seeley on (phone number removed), or click apply and I'll be in touch.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Role : Commercial Manager Location : St Albans Rate : Up to 600pd. (outside IR35) The Company : This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than 1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Commercial Manager position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical water infrastructure for Water across AMP8. Your Role : Reporting into the HOC, as a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the Northeast. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you will be responsible for managing CVRs, cost management, subcontract management, change management, monthly valuations and commercial reporting, alongside the management of a small commercial team. As the company are going through a period of growth, your role will develop over time so there is a huge opportunity to escalate your career. Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to work with an industry-leading business working on major infrastructure projects across water ! On offer is a competitive day rate of 600pd. (depending on experience). Your Background: To be considered for this incredible opportunity, you will need to be an experienced Senior Quantity/ MQS OR Commercial Manger Surveyor with a proven background working within the Water, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors with main contractors. In addition, you will have great leadership and communication skills and will have a full UK drivers' licence. If you'd like to have a confidential chat about the role in more detail, then please call Matthew Seeley on (phone number removed), or click apply and I'll be in touch.
Senior Building Surveyor Location: Gosport Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Interim Hours: 37 per week A Local Authority in Gosport is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to lead the surveying function across either housing stock or corporate assets. This role will focus on delivering high-quality surveying, compliance, and planned maintenance services within a busy Property Services team. Key Responsibilities Undertake condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and building pathology assessments Prepare specifications, scopes of work, and schedules for repairs and improvement schemes Manage planned maintenance and cyclical works programmes Act as Contract Administrator (JCT / NEC) Oversee contractors, valuations, variations, and final accounts Support procurement, tendering, and budget control Ensure compliance with HHSRS, fire safety, asbestos, and other housing legislation Maintain accurate asset and stock condition data Liaise with residents, councillors, and stakeholders Potential supervision of up to five surveyors About You HNC (or equivalent) in Building Surveying / Construction Strong local authority or housing sector experience essential Good knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and housing compliance (HHSRS) Experience in surveys, specifications, and contractor management Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 20, 2026
Contractor
Senior Building Surveyor Location: Gosport Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Interim Hours: 37 per week A Local Authority in Gosport is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to lead the surveying function across either housing stock or corporate assets. This role will focus on delivering high-quality surveying, compliance, and planned maintenance services within a busy Property Services team. Key Responsibilities Undertake condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and building pathology assessments Prepare specifications, scopes of work, and schedules for repairs and improvement schemes Manage planned maintenance and cyclical works programmes Act as Contract Administrator (JCT / NEC) Oversee contractors, valuations, variations, and final accounts Support procurement, tendering, and budget control Ensure compliance with HHSRS, fire safety, asbestos, and other housing legislation Maintain accurate asset and stock condition data Liaise with residents, councillors, and stakeholders Potential supervision of up to five surveyors About You HNC (or equivalent) in Building Surveying / Construction Strong local authority or housing sector experience essential Good knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and housing compliance (HHSRS) Experience in surveys, specifications, and contractor management Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
OUTSIDE IR35 Vacancies Local authority in Gloucestershire currently are looking for interim support in three vacancies. Strategic Property & Accomodation Lead Senior Development Valuer Assets & Property Programme Manager All three roles are initially for 6 months OUTSIDE IR35 £400 - £450 per day Hybrid Start ASAP If you would like to discuss any of the roles further please apply for the role and one of the property team will call you to discuss.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
OUTSIDE IR35 Vacancies Local authority in Gloucestershire currently are looking for interim support in three vacancies. Strategic Property & Accomodation Lead Senior Development Valuer Assets & Property Programme Manager All three roles are initially for 6 months OUTSIDE IR35 £400 - £450 per day Hybrid Start ASAP If you would like to discuss any of the roles further please apply for the role and one of the property team will call you to discuss.
Programme Manager - Asset Management & Property Services Location: South West, Hybrid Rate: Outside IR35 - Negotiable Contract: 6-months minimum Spencer Clarke Group are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a significant portfolio of capital projects across a varied property estate, on behalf of a Local Authority client in the South west. This is a senior interim opportunity focused on major refurbishments, new build schemes, estate improvement projects, governance, stakeholder management, and programme delivery across property and asset management. Responsibilities Lead a programme of high value capital projects from inception through to completion Oversee governance, reporting, risk, and performance management across the portfolio Work closely with senior stakeholders, service leads, partners, schools, and communities Manage programme budgets, forecasting, business cases, and funding approvals Lead procurement and commissioning activity for design, consultancy, and construction services Provide oversight across design, compliance, sustainability, and delivery About You Strong background delivering capital programmes in property, estates, or asset management Experience within local government or a wider public sector setting Comfortable leading complex refurbishments, developments, and strategic estate projects Strong commercial, financial, and governance awareness How to Apply Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or
Apr 20, 2026
Contractor
Programme Manager - Asset Management & Property Services Location: South West, Hybrid Rate: Outside IR35 - Negotiable Contract: 6-months minimum Spencer Clarke Group are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a significant portfolio of capital projects across a varied property estate, on behalf of a Local Authority client in the South west. This is a senior interim opportunity focused on major refurbishments, new build schemes, estate improvement projects, governance, stakeholder management, and programme delivery across property and asset management. Responsibilities Lead a programme of high value capital projects from inception through to completion Oversee governance, reporting, risk, and performance management across the portfolio Work closely with senior stakeholders, service leads, partners, schools, and communities Manage programme budgets, forecasting, business cases, and funding approvals Lead procurement and commissioning activity for design, consultancy, and construction services Provide oversight across design, compliance, sustainability, and delivery About You Strong background delivering capital programmes in property, estates, or asset management Experience within local government or a wider public sector setting Comfortable leading complex refurbishments, developments, and strategic estate projects Strong commercial, financial, and governance awareness How to Apply Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or
Principal Process and Performance Manager - S2C / CLM Location: Hybrid - Aldermaston / Paddington (2 days per week onsite, some flexibility for meetings) Contract: 11 months Rate: £81.74 per hour (Umbrella) £60.22 per hour (PAYE) IR35: Outside IR35 Are you an experienced product or process leader with a proven track record in transforming procurement and contract management processes? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of S2C and CLM processes, driving efficiency, system optimisation, and user-focused solutions across high-profile programmes. Key Responsibilities Own and optimise S2C and CLM processes, ensuring global consistency, efficiency, and alignment with organisational objectives. Lead process design, configuration, and optimisation of platforms such as Jaggaer (highly desirable). Collaborate with cross-functional teams - Procurement, Systems, Data, Change/Comms - to deliver impactful solutions. Conduct and analyse user research and usability testing, applying UX and user-centred design principles. Define, monitor, and report KPIs to measure adoption, performance, and compliance. Provide practical contract management expertise, including NEC3/4 contracts, PA23 frameworks, and CCS frameworks. Support transformation programmes with content strategies, guided journeys, and knowledge management initiatives. About You 5+ years' experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Process Lead in transformation programmes, ideally with exposure to digital or SaaS systems. Deep understanding of S2C and CLM processes, contract management, and UX/user-centred design. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence across all levels of the organisation. Experience in construction, infrastructure, public sector, or defence environments is highly advantageous. Knowledge of platforms such as Jaggaer or KahootZ / SharePoint is desirable. Self-starter, capable of working independently with no direct line management. Why Apply? This is a high-impact, senior role within a major transformation programme. You will have the opportunity to shape global S2C and CLM processes, work with senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, system performance, and user experience.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Principal Process and Performance Manager - S2C / CLM Location: Hybrid - Aldermaston / Paddington (2 days per week onsite, some flexibility for meetings) Contract: 11 months Rate: £81.74 per hour (Umbrella) £60.22 per hour (PAYE) IR35: Outside IR35 Are you an experienced product or process leader with a proven track record in transforming procurement and contract management processes? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of S2C and CLM processes, driving efficiency, system optimisation, and user-focused solutions across high-profile programmes. Key Responsibilities Own and optimise S2C and CLM processes, ensuring global consistency, efficiency, and alignment with organisational objectives. Lead process design, configuration, and optimisation of platforms such as Jaggaer (highly desirable). Collaborate with cross-functional teams - Procurement, Systems, Data, Change/Comms - to deliver impactful solutions. Conduct and analyse user research and usability testing, applying UX and user-centred design principles. Define, monitor, and report KPIs to measure adoption, performance, and compliance. Provide practical contract management expertise, including NEC3/4 contracts, PA23 frameworks, and CCS frameworks. Support transformation programmes with content strategies, guided journeys, and knowledge management initiatives. About You 5+ years' experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Process Lead in transformation programmes, ideally with exposure to digital or SaaS systems. Deep understanding of S2C and CLM processes, contract management, and UX/user-centred design. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence across all levels of the organisation. Experience in construction, infrastructure, public sector, or defence environments is highly advantageous. Knowledge of platforms such as Jaggaer or KahootZ / SharePoint is desirable. Self-starter, capable of working independently with no direct line management. Why Apply? This is a high-impact, senior role within a major transformation programme. You will have the opportunity to shape global S2C and CLM processes, work with senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, system performance, and user experience.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Location: Chatham, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long-term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long-term capital delivery programmes. This client-side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, electrical and MEICA disciplines. Undertake site surveys, inspections, testing and commissioning support. Review contractor design submissions, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability and alignment with client specifications. Support project managers by contributing technical input to project documentation, programme development and delivery planning. Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and framework partners. Requirements HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical design within water or utilities projects, ideally including treatment and clean water infrastructure. Strong capability in producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, specifications and technical reports to senior engineer level. Knowledge of WIMES, water treatment processes, pumping systems, hydraulic analysis and industry standards. Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs across multiple live projects. Effective communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary coordination. Full UK driving licence for travel across client's supply area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major water client delivering essential infrastructure projects. It offers stability, flexibility and the chance to contribute across the full project lifecycle while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Apr 10, 2026
Contractor
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Location: Chatham, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long-term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long-term capital delivery programmes. This client-side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, electrical and MEICA disciplines. Undertake site surveys, inspections, testing and commissioning support. Review contractor design submissions, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability and alignment with client specifications. Support project managers by contributing technical input to project documentation, programme development and delivery planning. Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and framework partners. Requirements HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical design within water or utilities projects, ideally including treatment and clean water infrastructure. Strong capability in producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, specifications and technical reports to senior engineer level. Knowledge of WIMES, water treatment processes, pumping systems, hydraulic analysis and industry standards. Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs across multiple live projects. Effective communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary coordination. Full UK driving licence for travel across client's supply area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major water client delivering essential infrastructure projects. It offers stability, flexibility and the chance to contribute across the full project lifecycle while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Assistant Engineer - Development Approvals (6-Month Contract) Location: Leicester Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) A busy Development Approvals team is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide technical review of developers' highway design submissions under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act. This role focuses on ensuring submissions meet local and national standards, supporting the senior design engineer, and helping reduce backlog. Key Responsibilities: Review adoptable road designs and associated infrastructure for compliance. Liaise with developers' consultants to achieve approvable submissions. Attend site meetings and contribute to reports and technical documentation. Support preparation for a new pre-submission technical advice service. Skills & Experience: Experience in technical approval of highway or civil engineering designs. Knowledge of S38, S278, or similar developer-led processes. Strong report-writing and communication skills; able to work independently. Relevant civil engineering/construction qualifications desirable; practical experience essential. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 06, 2026
Contractor
Assistant Engineer - Development Approvals (6-Month Contract) Location: Leicester Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) A busy Development Approvals team is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide technical review of developers' highway design submissions under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act. This role focuses on ensuring submissions meet local and national standards, supporting the senior design engineer, and helping reduce backlog. Key Responsibilities: Review adoptable road designs and associated infrastructure for compliance. Liaise with developers' consultants to achieve approvable submissions. Attend site meetings and contribute to reports and technical documentation. Support preparation for a new pre-submission technical advice service. Skills & Experience: Experience in technical approval of highway or civil engineering designs. Knowledge of S38, S278, or similar developer-led processes. Strong report-writing and communication skills; able to work independently. Relevant civil engineering/construction qualifications desirable; practical experience essential. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.