Sub-Agent

Sub Agent to manage and lead the reinforced concrete works in London.

Ensure the progress of the works are in accordance with the contract, programme, budget and design requirements.

Manage QA within section of works, including compilation of handover packs and gaining client approval.

Role Responsibility

  • Understanding and interpreting structural and reinforcement drawings to accurately translate them into physical markers on-site.
  • Ability to extract setting out points from CAD drawing.
  • Defining and marking out boundaries, grids, levels, and other critical elements of the construction site.
  • Ensuring all measurements are precise and align with project plans, which is vital for maintaining structural integrity and avoiding costly errors.
  • Coordinating with other engineers, management team and construction teams to ensure smooth execution of setting out processes.
  • Keeping detailed records of measurements and adjustments made during the setting out process for future reference and quality assurance.
  • Ensuring all quality checks are carried out in accordance with the ITP’s and properly recorded.
  • Setting out with Total Station.
  • The management of non-conformance reporting and managing the nonconformances on site until complete.
  • Drawing take-off for timely material ordering and delivery.
  • Monitoring rebar and formwork installation in accordance with permanent design, Temp works designs and ITP.
  • Reviewing rebar and formwork drawings. Ensure an understanding of the scope so you can identify changes.
  • Produce as built records, fill in ITP check sheets and other required construction assurance documentation
  • Deliver start of shift briefings, inductions and toolbox talks.
  • Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any delays, changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.

Essential:

  • Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HNC in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
  • Understanding of Engineering Principles.
  • Experience with formwork reinforced concrete works is a must.
  • Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice.
  • Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts.
  • Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
  • Temporary Works Supervisor/Co-ordinator experience.
  • Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, AutoCAD, Aphex).
  • Relevant CSCS Card
  • Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Flexible (Hybrid / Office / Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

The Client Services Manager will drive growth within an 11kV ICP Division, identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across social housing, industrial & commercial (I&C), and EV infrastructure sectors.

This role focuses on expanding market presence, building long-term client relationships, and delivering revenue and margin targets aligned with wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities across housing developers, commercial clients, and EV infrastructure projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, IDNOs, and DNOs, positioning the business as a trusted and knowledgeable delivery partner.
  • Develop and manage a clear, accurate sales pipeline using CRM systems, tracking opportunities from enquiry through to contract award.
  • Work closely with estimating, design, and delivery teams to produce professional, commercially robust proposals aligned to client requirements.
  • Monitor competitor activity, market conditions, and IDNO incentives to maximise win rates and strengthen market positioning.
  • Partner with design, operations, and commercial teams to ensure smooth handovers from tender to project delivery.
  • Deliver accurate sales forecasts and contribute to divisional budget planning.
  • Represent the business at client meetings, networking events, and industry conferences to promote capability and grow market presence.
  • Support the development of sales processes, marketing materials, and internal systems to improve efficiency and performance.

About You

  • Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business Sales and Marketing (or equivalent).
  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Business Development / Sales Management (desirable).
  • Full UK driving licence (essential).
  • Proven track record in business development within ICP, utilities, or electrical infrastructure environments.
  • Experience selling HV/LV connection services, substation installations, or EV charging infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of ICP / IDNO frameworks, connection processes, and commercial models.
  • Demonstrated ability to build long-term client relationships and consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Experience managing or mentoring others is advantageous.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Lead QS/Commercial Manager required for UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and agreement of contractual terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, in collaboration with the Project Manager as required.
  • Review, develop, and implement appropriate incentivisation arrangements.
  • Agree spend profiles aligned with the project programme and schedule.
  • Monitor and report performance against agreed spend profiles on a monthly basis.
  • Oversee the project change management process, working with relevant functions to assess the impact of changes and associated risks on overall project out-turn.
  • Manage the production of a consolidated, project-wide monthly cost and expenditure report.
  • Deliver robust and accurate CAPEX and OPEX forecasts for the project.
  • Oversee the procurement of project-related services, ensuring compliance with supply chain strategy, policies, and procedures.
  • Manage the administration of subcontract agreements supporting project delivery.
  • Oversee the monthly valuation process.
  • Lead the development of mitigation strategies for potential contractor and supplier claims, including adjudication and recommendations for settlement.
  • Oversee the agreement of final contractor accounts and the close-out of contractor contracts.
  • Oversee Construction Partner applications for payment and the submission and management of Early Warning Notices to the Project Manager.
  • Alternate weeks in London and Cork – 2-3 days per week & the rest hybrid

Technical Competencies

  • Expert-level knowledge across all aspects of commercial management.
  • Strong working knowledge of a range of standard forms of contract.
  • Excellent understanding of integrated cost, programme, and performance reporting.
  • NEC Knowledge
  • Rail Signalling experience a must

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Business Development Role

Location: UK remote one day a week in the closest office to you

Advance TRS is partnering with a leading UK multi-utility infrastructure provider , andis seeking a customer-focused and driven individual to join their dynamic team, based in the North

As a key member of the business, you will be responsible for managing existing customer relationships while also identifying, engaging, and onboarding new customers across the company’s operating regions. You will play a critical role in the pre-contract and tendering process, working closely with internal teams to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, market-leading service across projects.

This role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, motivated, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service while supporting business growth within the utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure high levels of customer service and customer expectations are consistently met
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
  • Facilitate and manage external, face-to-face meetings
  • Drive new customer acquisition and onboarding within HV/LV grid connections and/or multi-utility markets
  • Lead generation and pipeline development
  • Collaborate effectively between pre- and post-contract teams
  • Monitor and manage customer performance metrics

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience within HV/LV grid connections or multi-utility environments or a housing group
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence in leading and contributing to meetings
  • Willingness to work within the company’s ethos and values
  • Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities
  • Experience in customer relationship management, coordination, or business development
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Leadership qualities with a proactive, commercially aware approach
  • Commitment to the long-term success of the business

What’s On Offer

  • Cashback benefits including eye care, dental, and prescription plans
  • Gym, fitness, and retail discounts
  • Donate a Day – an additional paid day off each year for charity or community work
  • Mentoring and ongoing career development support
  • Access to physical and mental wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Salary and Commission and Car

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Shafts Lead – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Shafts Lead to oversee the delivery of complex civil works, including shaft sinking, adit mining, tunnel connections, reinforced concrete structures (including secondary lining), and associated subterranean foundations and services.

You will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for eight individual shaft assets, managing the full construction lifecycle-from design development and preconstruction through to delivery, handover, and completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the delivery strategy for all shaft works.
  • Team Management: Lead, develop, and motivate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring resources and skills align with project needs.
  • Safety & Quality: Drive a culture of safety and quality, embedding lessons learned into future works.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Problem Solving: Navigate complex environments, resolve challenges, and maintain productivity throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

  • A relentless commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
  • Proven experience in major infrastructure projects, ideally involving shaft sinking and tunneling.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple assets and teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments and deliver under pressure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Probabilistic Safety Analysis Senior Consultant

Description

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

The company

Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value consultancy and support.

We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.

Job Description

As part of our growing nuclear business, we are seeking an established Nuclear Probabilistic Safety Assessor with particular experience of leading the development of PSA for civil nuclear and / or naval nuclear applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual to join a growing company that already has an excellent reputation for delivery. The successful candidate will be integral in helping to shape a growing company.

Duties to include

  • Develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) models.
  • Lead PSA work completed by junior members of staff and contractors.
  • Use PSA techniques to provide risk informed safety arguments that supports, design, change, commissioning, and operational safety.
  • Provide ongoing PSA model management and facilitated implementation in customer
  • Support the development of safety cases and risk management plans.
  • Performing independent safety assurance reviews.
  • Delivering periodic safety reviews of systems / facilities.
  • Liaising with Regulators as necessary.
  • Collaboration with clients and partner organisations.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related technical discipline.
  • Ability and willingness to lead and develop others.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Nuclear Authorising Conditions and / or Licensing Conditions.
  • Strong customer focus with an ability to develop creative commercial strategies for the successful contracting of new work.
  • Strong experience of PSA tools such as Reliability Workbench and RiskSpectrum.

Desirable Requirements

  • Chartered Status with UK Engineering Council.
  • Consultancy experience.
  • SC and / or DV security clearance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nuclear PSA professional. If you’re ready to apply your skills and develop in a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Benefits

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of:

  • Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Loyalty Leave
  • Attractive pension scheme – matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one
  • Family Friendly Policies
  • Private healthcare
  • Targeted professional development
  • Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution
  • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
  • EV lease salary sacrifice scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Probabilistic Safety Analysis Consultant

Description

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

The Company

Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value consultancy and support.

We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.

Job Description

As part of our growing nuclear business, we are seeking an established Nuclear Probabilistic Safety Assessor with particular experience of leading the development of PSA for civil nuclear and / or naval nuclear applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual to join a growing company that already has an excellent reputation for delivery. The successful candidate will be integral in helping to shape a growing company.

Duties to include

  • Develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) models.
  • Lead PSA work completed by junior members of staff and contractors.
  • Use PSA techniques to provide risk informed safety arguments that supports, design, change, commissioning, and operational safety.
  • Provide ongoing PSA model management and facilitated implementation in customer
  • Support the development of safety cases and risk management plans.
  • Performing independent safety assurance reviews.
  • Delivering periodic safety reviews of systems / facilities.
  • Liaising with Regulators as necessary.
  • Collaboration with clients and partner organisations.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related technical discipline.
  • Ability and willingness to lead and develop others.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Nuclear Authorising Conditions and / or Licensing Conditions.
  • Strong customer focus with an ability to develop creative commercial strategies for the successful contracting of new work.
  • Strong experience of PSA tools such as Reliability Workbench and RiskSpectrum.

Desirable Requirements

  • Chartered Status with UK Engineering Council.
  • Consultancy experience.
  • SC and / or DV security clearance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nuclear PSA professional. If you’re ready to apply your skills and develop in a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Benefits

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of:

  • Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Loyalty Leave
  • Attractive pension scheme – matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one
  • Family Friendly Policies
  • Private healthcare
  • Targeted professional development
  • Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution
  • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
  • EV lease salary sacrifice scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

My Client an engineering design consultancy operating in the UK water sector are seeking to employ a Director or Business leader for their operations in the Southern part of the UK.

The successful applicant would take the lead on establishing and growing a new design consultancy office in the London South East region (office location to be agreed). You would be working in close collaboration with a established northern hub design office and also in close working partnership with their engineering contractor arm which forms another part of the group operating structure.

Applicants would ideally be degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Civil or Environmental engineering but might also have a background in Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineering and have extensive experience in Design and delivery of capital projects in the UK Water industry. Applicants would also be likely to hold a Chartership with a relevant professional body and have varied experience within water and waste water engineering Including but not limited to managing and leading design and build contracts for below and above ground, infra and non infra water industry projects on behalf of Water utility clients associated with AMP8 capital investment.

key duties of the role would include:

  • selecting and establishing a new office location
  • recruitment and leadership of a new and growing design team
  • design management and technical leadership
  • visits to other offices and locations across the UK
  • Client facing and work winning only where appropriate
  • developing and leading the growing design team
  • ensuring timely and effective delivery to time, quality and budget

What’s in it for you?

  • exciting opportunity to grow and shape a new office and team
  • excellent package commensurate with the senior level of this post
  • Benefits package and workplace pension
  • training and development opportunities
  • exciting and challenging role

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor (Heavy Civils/Construction/MEP) oversees and manages the sub-contract management aspects of a section of the project from initiation to close-out.

Hybrid working. Central London, or other sites available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors are administered.
  • Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
  • Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events.
  • Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
  • Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis.
  • Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
  • Produce of a monthly consolidated cost / expenditure report for the section of the project.
  • Oversee the monthly valuation process.
  • Where necessary review potential contractor and supplier claims, the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
  • Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contracts for the project.
  • Oversee the raising of consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
  • Oversee audits of accounts.
  • Oversee the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.
  • Oversee the management of risk and allowances built in for specific risks.
  • Provide commercial input to tender documentation as necessary.
  • Oversee the cost analysis of bid returns.
  • Where appropriate oversee tender returns from contractors received on an open book basis and lead negotiation of two stage fixed price.
  • Oversee the payment of contractors.
  • Ensure all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications.
  • Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes
  • Oversee the preparation of final accounts for all contracts packages

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

  • Experience in commercial management.
  • Experience of working in major (£20M+) projects
  • Formal qualification RICS or similar or proven experience.
  • Strong subcontract management experience
  • Managing of packages of work.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven knowledge of all aspects of commercial, but especially package and sub contract management.
  • Knowledge of various forms of NEC Contracts (all forms considered)
  • Knowledge of integrated reporting.
  • Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.
  • Knowledge of programmes and change management.
  • Ability to use IT applications.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Ability to focus on detail at the same time as seeing the strategic picture.
  • Ability to present confidently to senior management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Track Access Planner

The Track Access Planner will lead the development and integration of a safe, efficient and robust Route Engineering Access Plan, supporting the delivery of Route Maintenance Plans. The role requires proven Ellipse experience and a valid SSOWP Planner competency.

The post holder will take a lead role in resolving access conflicts through proactive industry engagement and consultation, ensuring all access, isolations and protected path requests are safely and effectively integrated into the Route Access Plan in accordance with all relevant standards.

Key responsibilities include coordinating Maintenance teams to resolve access challenges, delivering a safe, optimised and performance-focused engineering access plan, and safeguarding overall Route safety and operational performance.

The Track Access Planner will lead and control the late change process, ensuring all changes are delivered safely, compliantly and within agreed authority, escalating where required. They will make prioritisation decisions to optimise access opportunities and deliver financial efficiencies, including consideration of Schedule 4 and 8 impacts, making informed recommendations on delivery options.

The role requires the development and maintenance of strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a role model through coaching and mentoring to enhance team capability and performance.

The post holder will ensure compliance through effective use of competency assessment systems, maintaining a competent planning team while promoting a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Construction Lawyer – Major Projects

Location: Central London

Overview

  • We are seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to support a major construction projects based in London.
  • The role will involve close collaboration with project teams, risk management professionals, and senior stakeholders to manage legal and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of construction and project documentation
  • Advising project teams on potential legal and contractual risks
  • Supporting compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements
  • Working closely with risk management companies to align legal and risk mitigation strategies
  • Providing practical legal advice on contractual law, dispute avoidance, and project governance
  • Supporting internal stakeholders on risk management practices related to major construction works
  • Ensuring adherence to relevant insurance regulations and contractual obligations

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with strong construction law experience
  • Proven experience working on major construction projects
  • Strong background in contractual law and legal risk management
  • Experience advising operational and project delivery teams
  • Familiarity with insurance regulations within the construction sector
  • Experience working alongside risk management companies
  • Prior in-house or secondment experience highly desirable
  • Able to work office-based in London

Desirable Experience

  • Experience gained in both private practice and in-house environments
  • Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or complex construction programmes

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Purpose / Overview

To monitor and provide HS&E input, from design through to implementation and support the broader HS&E agenda as required and ensuring governance, compliance and legal obligations are met.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

  • Undertake planned project inspections / tours as per Frequency Matrix
  • Deliver pre-work site inspections to evaluate and address potential risks at planning stages
  • Review, track and trend unplanned events and support project / site management in their completion of investigations
  • Support local management in their liaison with clients and contractors by attending meetings and other events such as working groups
  • Prepare written reports following all site visits, inspections, audits and investigations
  • Review and update Project documentation
  • Ensure compliance to the BMS as well as testing the effectiveness of its various components in controlling risk and delivering continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to the business emergency planning.
  • Monitor emerging, new and revised legislation to assess its impact on the business.
  • Ensure that lessons learned from monitoring/incidents are communicated and adopted.
  • Monitor specific environmental aspects and work in conjunction with the HS&E Manager to develop the environmental procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 certification
  • Deliver training and advisory sessions to personnel and contractors in conjunction with HR teams;
  • Setting to Work
  • Fact Finders (including Just / Fair Culture)
  • Occupational Health (OH)
  • Plant & Vehicle Marshal (PVM)
  • BMS Familiarisation
  • Support the delivery of the Behavioural (Make Safety Personal – MSP) Programme
  • Share learning across projects and business streams
  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and the Zero Harm Events Calendar
  • Support the projects to ensure safety leadership teams (SLT) are engaged
  • Promote the reporting of Close Calls throughout the business ensuring that actions are taken and feedback delivered
  • Deliver Safety Cascades informing projects of relevant safety alerts, fast facts and lessons learnt
  • Promote telematics and safe driving behaviours
  • Assist the projects to deliver effective planning stages through compliance and reliability
  • Be able to plan and monitor performance on SMART Objectives
  • Ability to communicate and promote a positive Health & Safety culture
  • Able to demonstrate a proactive approach and ability to implement best practices
  • Assist in maintaining the companies Safety management system -iSMS
  • Ensure effective communication of essential safety documents, e.g. safety alerts / bulletins
  • Undertake reviews of relevant safety documentation, e.g. work package plans / task briefings
  • Deliver site inductions
  • Undertake Q/A themed audits
  • Support in machinery and workplace risk assessments
  • Gather evidence to support investigation process and its reports, including the interviewing witnesses and gathering of statements
  • Deliver HSES coaching and mentoring to core and project teams

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to influence and promote a positive HSES culture
  • Competence in incident & accident investigation
  • Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System
  • Ability to prepare formal written reports and publications on HSES topics
  • Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets
  • Demonstrate commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty
  • Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence
  • Ability to engage and converse at all levels
  • Strong understanding and experience of the construction and civil engineering process, including constraints and requirements of specialist heavy-civils operations (e.g. lifting operations, working at height, excavations, temporary works etc.)

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Graduate Member of IOSH, CMIOSH or working towards
  • Tunnelling experience

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • NEBOSH National Diploma, NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 qualificatio

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Purpose / Overview

To monitor and provide HS&E input, from design through to implementation and support the broader HS&E agenda as required and ensuring governance, compliance and legal obligations are met.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

  • Undertake planned project inspections / tours as per Frequency Matrix
  • Deliver pre-work site inspections to evaluate and address potential risks at planning stages
  • Review, track and trend unplanned events and support project / site management in their completion of investigations
  • Support local management in their liaison with clients and contractors by attending meetings and other events such as working groups
  • Prepare written reports following all site visits, inspections, audits and investigations
  • Review and update Project documentation
  • Ensure compliance to the BMS as well as testing the effectiveness of its various components in controlling risk and delivering continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to the business emergency planning.
  • Monitor emerging, new and revised legislation to assess its impact on the business.
  • Ensure that lessons learned from monitoring/incidents are communicated and adopted.
  • Monitor specific environmental aspects and work in conjunction with the HS&E Manager to develop the environmental procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 certification
  • Deliver training and advisory sessions to personnel and contractors in conjunction with HR teams;
  • Setting to Work
  • Fact Finders (including Just / Fair Culture)
  • Occupational Health (OH)
  • Plant & Vehicle Marshal (PVM)
  • BMS Familiarisation
  • Support the delivery of the Behavioural (Make Safety Personal – MSP) Programme
  • Share learning across projects and business streams
  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and the Zero Harm Events Calendar
  • Support the projects to ensure safety leadership teams (SLT) are engaged
  • Promote the reporting of Close Calls throughout the business ensuring that actions are taken and feedback delivered
  • Deliver Safety Cascades informing projects of relevant safety alerts, fast facts and lessons learnt
  • Promote telematics and safe driving behaviours
  • Assist the projects to deliver effective planning stages through compliance and reliability
  • Be able to plan and monitor performance on SMART Objectives
  • Ability to communicate and promote a positive Health & Safety culture
  • Able to demonstrate a proactive approach and ability to implement best practices
  • Assist in maintaining the companies Safety management system -iSMS
  • Ensure effective communication of essential safety documents, e.g. safety alerts / bulletins
  • Undertake reviews of relevant safety documentation, e.g. work package plans / task briefings
  • Deliver site inductions
  • Undertake Q/A themed audits
  • Support in machinery and workplace risk assessments
  • Gather evidence to support investigation process and its reports, including the interviewing witnesses and gathering of statements
  • Deliver HSES coaching and mentoring to core and project teams

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to influence and promote a positive HSES culture
  • Competence in incident & accident investigation
  • Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System
  • Ability to prepare formal written reports and publications on HSES topics
  • Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets
  • Demonstrate commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty
  • Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence
  • Ability to engage and converse at all levels
  • Strong understanding and experience of the construction and civil engineering process, including constraints and requirements of specialist heavy-civils operations (e.g. lifting operations, working at height, excavations, temporary works etc.)

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Graduate Member of IOSH, CMIOSH or working towards
  • Tunnelling experience

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • NEBOSH National Diploma, NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 qualificatio

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Document Controller – Rail Systems
Location: York, UK
Contract Type: Permanent / Contract (specify)
Reporting to: Information Manager

Role Overview

The Document Controller is responsible for managing and controlling all project documentation across rail systems design and delivery functions. This role ensures accurate documentation control, traceability, compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 19650), and effective information flow between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Document Management

  • Maintain the document control system (e.g., ProjectWise, Asite, SharePoint, other EDMS).
  • Upload, classify, index, issue, and archive project documents and drawings.
  • Maintain accurate document registers, version control, and distribution logs.
  • Ensure correct numbering and revision status for all controlled documents.
  • Support the preparation and submission of design deliverables in line with contractual and client requirements.

Compliance & Quality

  • Apply document control procedures in compliance with rail industry, company, and ISO standards.
  • Perform QA checks to ensure documents meet quality and formatting standards.
  • Prepare documentation for audits and respond to information requests.

Coordination & Communication

  • Liaise with design teams, engineers, project managers, and external partners to ensure timely document issue and retrieval.
  • Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Technical Queries (TQs), and document transmittals where applicable.
  • Provide support and guidance on document control procedures to project teams and stakeholders.

Reporting & Support

  • Produce status reports and dashboards on document control metrics.
  • Assist with general administrative tasks (e.g., meeting minutes, data entry, correspondence distribution).

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experience in document control within rail, infrastructure, or engineering project environments.
  • Proficiency with EDMS tools such as ProjectWise, Asite, SharePoint, or similar.
  • Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable

  • Knowledge of rail industry documentation standards and Network Rail procedures.
  • Experience with ISO 19650 (or BS1192/PAS1192) document control principles.
  • Familiarity with multidisciplinary project delivery and design lifecycle.

Working Environment

  • Based in York with potential collaboration across design, engineering, and delivery teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for our Project making sure that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project.

Some of your duties will include:

  • Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
  • Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
  • Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
  • Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
  • Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
  • Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
  • Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
  • Utilise the costing system.
  • Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.

To be successful in this position the Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:

  • Competent on how to do take offs from drawings.
  • Remeasure scope and update existing Bill of Quantities.
  • Take-off of quantities from drawings.
  • Sub Contractor Remeasurement
  • Take Off and Remeasuring Bill of Quantities
  • NEC Contracts Experience.
  • Similar major schemes experience.
  • Relevant Industry Qualification
  • Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement.
  • Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint).
  • Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
  • Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background.
  • General Civils experience.
  • Have at least 5 years QS experience and ideally a minimum of a 2 years as a SQS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 project delivery.

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.

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.
  • Strong Commercial awareness
  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

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, (advanced degree preferred) or suitable experience in field.
    • Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in heavy civil engineering, tunneling and underground construction, with a focus on shafts.
    • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in tunneling or heavy civil engineering.
    • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience interacting with diverse stakeholders.
    • In-depth knowledge of civils construction, tunneling techniques, equipment, and materials, as well as relevant safety and environmental regulations.
    • Proficiency 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Key Account Manager x4 Around the Uk North east-yorkshire, Midlands or Northwest – Power Networks (Projects & Maintenance)

Role Purpose

To manage and grow key customer accounts across the power-networks maintenance and project-delivery portfolio. The role focuses on:
1
Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing maintenance clients, ensuring high performance and repeat work; and
2
Developing new project opportunities, turning long-term account relationships into sustainable pipelines of LV/HV/EHV project work.

This position ensures excellent client service, commercial performance, and seamless coordination between operations, delivery, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Customer Relationships

  • Act as primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of maintenance and power-network clients.
  • Build long-term, trust-based relationships with asset owners, facility managers, developers, and operational stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular account reviews, performance meetings, and service improvement discussions.
  • Capture customer needs, future plans, and investment programmes to identify new project opportunities.

Operational & Project Delivery Support

  • Work closely with maintenance and project-delivery teams to ensure smooth execution of contracted works.
  • Monitor project progress, customer satisfaction, SLAs, KPIs, and commercial performance for each account.
  • Support planning and scheduling of works when required to maintain customer confidence.
  • Proactively manage issue resolution, escalations, and service recovery with a customer-first approach.

Business Development Within Existing Accounts

  • Identify opportunities for upgrade works, reinforcement projects, new connections, asset replacements, and compliance-led investments.
  • Develop proposals and coordinate technical/operational input for small to mid-sized project scopes.
  • Convert maintenance relationships into sustainable repeat project pipelines.
  • Maintain accurate CRM entries, forecasting, and account growth plans.

New Project-Client Development

  • Develop relationships with prospective clients in your region – industrial sites, private networks, facilities, developers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Generate and qualify new leads for project work across LV/HV/EHV networks.
  • Prepare and support proposal submissions, commercial discussions, and pre-award activity.
  • Support tendering activities by providing customer insight and account-specific requirements.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in key account management, project coordination, or customer-facing delivery roles within utilities, power networks, electrical services, or engineering sectors.
  • Strong understanding of LV/HV networks, maintenance services, and project-delivery environments.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage operational and commercial stakeholders.
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously.
  • Competent with CRM tools, reporting, and commercial tracking.

Desirable

  • Experience managing framework or long-term maintenance agreements.
  • Understanding of DNO/IDNO processes, private networks, HV switching, and asset-management regimes.
  • Ability to interpret technical information and speak credibly with engineers and project managers.
  • Commercial awareness (margin, cost control, contract mechanisms, variations, etc.).

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and relationship-driven.
  • Comfortable in both office and site environments.
  • Strong attention to customer experience.
  • Organised, reliable, and able to work autonomously.
  • Collaborative approach with delivery, design, engineering, and commercial colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Business Development Manager – Stadium & Arena Construction

Overview

A Business Development Manager in stadium/arena construction identifies, pursues, and secures large-scale sports venue and entertainment facility projects. They act as the link between clients (owners, developers, municipalities, sports franchises) and the construction company, ensuring new opportunities align with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Market & Client Development
  • Identify upcoming stadium, arena, and major sports facility projects (public or private sector).
  • Build and maintain relationships with architects, engineering firms, sports teams, venue operators, municipal authorities, and real estate developers.
  • Track industry trends: sports franchise expansions, entertainment district developments, government infrastructure plans.
  1. Opportunity Management
  • Develop pipeline of major construction opportunities (RFPs, RFQs, negotiated contracts).
  • Prepare prequalification materials and coordinate with estimating, design, and legal teams.
  • Lead bid/no-bid decisions based on profitability, capacity, and strategic alignment.
  1. Strategy & Positioning
  • Position the company as a top contractor for stadium and arena projects through presentations, conferences, and industry events.
  • Develop partnerships with specialty subcontractors (steel, seating, MEP systems, AV, retractable roofs, turf systems).
  • Support marketing in preparing case studies and project showcases.
  1. Proposal & Contract Support
  • Lead proposal strategy, writing, and coordination for large venue construction bids.
  • Negotiate commercial terms with owners and key partners.
  • Support design-build, construction management at risk (CMAR), and P3 procurement processes.
  1. Financial & Strategic Analysis
  • Forecast revenue from major sports facility opportunities.
  • Analyze competitor activity and market capacity.
  • Develop long-term growth plans for sports/entertainment construction sectors.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of large-scale commercial or sports facility construction.
  • Experience with public procurement, design-build, and complex infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage long sales cycles and coordinate cross-functional technical teams.
  • Understanding of venue engineering, MEP systems, structural steel, acoustics, and fan experience technologies is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Coordination

  • Lead day-to-day site management of stadium construction activities, focusing on steel fabrication, delivery, and erection.

  • Coordinate sequencing of steelworks with concrete, MEP, precast, façade, and fit-out trades.

  • Develop and maintain short-term (2-6 week) lookahead schedules aligned with the master program.

  • Implement construction methodologies for large-span steel trusses, roof structures, bowl framing, raker beams, and complex connection assemblies.

2. Structural Steel Management

  • Oversee steelwork contractors from shop drawings to final bolt-up and inspection.

  • Manage heavy lifts, rigging plans, crane operations, and temporary works associated with major steel elements.

  • Review and approve fabrication drawings, method statements, weld maps, bolt torque procedures, and QA/QC documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant steel codes (e.g., AISC, EN 1090, BS5950, AWS D1.1-depending on jurisdiction).

3. Safety Leadership

  • Implement and enforce a stadium-specific Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan.

  • Conduct daily pre-start meetings and safety audits, with a focus on working at height, crane activities, and confined spaces.

  • Manage permits for lifts, hot works, working at height, and critical operations.

  • Promote a zero-injury culture across all steel and general contractors.

4. Quality Assurance & Control

  • Ensure all steel fabrication and erection meets design specifications, tolerance requirements, and inspection standards.

  • Coordinate third-party inspections for weld testing (NDT), bolt tension testing, and structural integrity checks.

  • Maintain quality records: inspection test plans (ITPs), welding records, mill certificates, and as-built documentation.

5. Stakeholder & Contractor Management

  • Act as the primary interface between design teams, structural engineers, steel fabricators, subcontractors, and client representatives.

  • Lead coordination meetings and resolve site-based design or technical issues.

  • Manage subcontractor performance, productivity, and contractual compliance.

6. Schedule Management

  • Evaluate critical path items-roof trusses, bowl steel, façade supports, catwalks, rigging grids, etc.

  • Mitigate schedule risks and implement recovery plans for steel delays.

  • Coordinate steel erection with MEP rough-in and precast seating bowl installation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Title: Section Engineer

Role Purpose

To manage a section of works within a specific discipline and lead a team of Site Engineers. The successful candidate will be from a Heavy civils, highways, earthworks background.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental

  • Produce and review Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
  • Prepare Temporary Works Briefs and ensure timely implementation.
  • Deliver site and visitor inductions.
  • Conduct regular H&S inspections and ensure follow-up actions.
  • Prepare and implement Permits to Work (e.g., Permit to Excavate).
  • Mentor junior staff in safety practices and audits.

Engineering Control

  • Provide primary setting-out control and determine optimal installation locations.
  • Coach Site Engineers in setting-out methods and technical requirements.
  • Review drawings, specifications and testing requirements with the team.
  • Support engineers with testing processes, ITPs, and quality assurance documentation.

Quality

  • Assist with production and submission of handover documentation.
  • Support quality systems such as materials approvals, NCRs and tracking of QA records.
  • Conduct independent inspections on own and other sections.
  • Liaise with designers to resolve technical issues via TQ/RFI routes.

Productivity

  • Support preparation of short-term programmes and provide progress quantities.
  • Produce as-built programme information and report weekly.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and highlight concerns.
  • Communicate weekly targets to supervisors and subcontractors.

Commercial

  • Maintain an accurate daily diary, including subcontractor dialogue.
  • Collate weekly measures and monitor material wastage.
  • Support labour and plant reconciliations.
  • Identify additional works and escalate to management.

Essential Skills & Experience

Core

  • Able to clearly communicate safe systems of work and suggest improvements.
  • Takes ownership of tasks and communicates effectively with all levels.
  • Works independently and identifies opportunities for improvement.
  • Full driving licence, CSCS card, and SSSTS/SMSTS.
  • Strong team player with developed communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Key Account Manager x4 Around the Uk North east-yorkshire, Midlands or Northwest – Power Networks (Projects & Maintenance)

Role Purpose

To manage and grow key customer accounts across the power-networks maintenance and project-delivery portfolio. The role focuses on:
1
Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing maintenance clients, ensuring high performance and repeat work; and
2
Developing new project opportunities, turning long-term account relationships into sustainable pipelines of LV/HV/EHV project work.

This position ensures excellent client service, commercial performance, and seamless coordination between operations, delivery, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Customer Relationships

  • Act as primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of maintenance and power-network clients.
  • Build long-term, trust-based relationships with asset owners, facility managers, developers, and operational stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular account reviews, performance meetings, and service improvement discussions.
  • Capture customer needs, future plans, and investment programmes to identify new project opportunities.

Operational & Project Delivery Support

  • Work closely with maintenance and project-delivery teams to ensure smooth execution of contracted works.
  • Monitor project progress, customer satisfaction, SLAs, KPIs, and commercial performance for each account.
  • Support planning and scheduling of works when required to maintain customer confidence.
  • Proactively manage issue resolution, escalations, and service recovery with a customer-first approach.

Business Development Within Existing Accounts

  • Identify opportunities for upgrade works, reinforcement projects, new connections, asset replacements, and compliance-led investments.
  • Develop proposals and coordinate technical/operational input for small to mid-sized project scopes.
  • Convert maintenance relationships into sustainable repeat project pipelines.
  • Maintain accurate CRM entries, forecasting, and account growth plans.

New Project-Client Development

  • Develop relationships with prospective clients in your region – industrial sites, private networks, facilities, developers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Generate and qualify new leads for project work across LV/HV/EHV networks.
  • Prepare and support proposal submissions, commercial discussions, and pre-award activity.
  • Support tendering activities by providing customer insight and account-specific requirements.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in key account management, project coordination, or customer-facing delivery roles within utilities, power networks, electrical services, or engineering sectors.
  • Strong understanding of LV/HV networks, maintenance services, and project-delivery environments.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage operational and commercial stakeholders.
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously.
  • Competent with CRM tools, reporting, and commercial tracking.

Desirable

  • Experience managing framework or long-term maintenance agreements.
  • Understanding of DNO/IDNO processes, private networks, HV switching, and asset-management regimes.
  • Ability to interpret technical information and speak credibly with engineers and project managers.
  • Commercial awareness (margin, cost control, contract mechanisms, variations, etc.).

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and relationship-driven.
  • Comfortable in both office and site environments.
  • Strong attention to customer experience.
  • Organised, reliable, and able to work autonomously.
  • Collaborative approach with delivery, design, engineering, and commercial colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are working with a specialist power-networks and utility-infrastructure contractor operating across the UK. They deliver LV, HV and EHV network connections, private networks and major grid-connection and infrastructure projects. The business has a strong safety and quality culture, deep engineering capability and a proven record of delivering both contestable works and large-scale network upgrades for developers, network operators and major industrial clients.

Bid Writer – Power Networks & Utilities

Role Purpose
To produce clear, compelling bid submissions that help the organisation secure new work across grid connections, electricity networks and major infrastructure projects. The role supports business development, engineering and pre-construction teams by shaping technical and commercial content into persuasive proposal documents.

Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and draft bid responses for LV/HV connections, EHV infrastructure, private networks and related services.
* Collaborate with commercial, engineering, design and delivery teams to gather accurate technical and operational input.
* Translate technical information into accessible, client-focused narrative with strong win themes and value propositions.
* Manage the end-to-end bid process: capture notes, storyboards, drafting, review stages, submission and post-bid feedback.
* Produce supporting documents including case studies, CVs, delivery methodologies, programmes, risk registers and compliance information.
* Maintain and update a content library of reusable material, templates and standard responses.
* Monitor tender portals and frameworks to identify upcoming opportunities within the power networks and infrastructure space.
* Ensure submissions meet client requirements, quality standards and internal governance.
* Work to tight deadlines while coordinating input from multiple stakeholders.
* Support continuous improvement of bid processes and document quality.

Skills & Experience
* Experience as a bid writer or proposal writer within utilities, power networks, electrical infrastructure, construction or similar sectors.
* Ability to understand and communicate technical information related to HV/LV/EHV networks and grid-connection processes.
* Strong writing, editing and document-structuring skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Familiarity with PQQs, ITTs, frameworks and competitive tendering procedures.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage several bids at different stages.
* Skilled in gathering information from subject-matter experts and shaping it into compelling content.
* Confident using MS Office and managing document formatting and compliance.
* Comfortable working under pressure with multiple deadlines.

Desirable
* APMP or similar qualification.
* Understanding of NEC contracts and common procurement routes.
* Knowledge of DNO/IDNO processes, grid-connection regulations and wider industry standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Business Development Manager x2 – ICP Grid Connections (Yorkshire or South Regions)

Role Purpose

To expand the organisation’s footprint across Yorkshire and the South by securing new opportunities within Independent Connection Provider (ICP) grid connection projects. The role focuses on identifying prospects, managing strategic relationships, and driving growth in LV/HV connection services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a regional business development strategy targeting ICP grid connection opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with DNOs, ICPs, developers, consultants, major contractors, and large energy users.
  • Identify early-stage land, commercial, and industrial developments requiring utility connections.
  • Lead bid preparation, proposals, and commercial negotiations for new connection projects.
  • Work closely with engineering, design, and delivery teams to align solutions with customer requirements.
  • Track market intelligence, regulatory changes, and competitor activity across Yorkshire and the South.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline forecasting, and performance reporting.
  • Represent the organisation at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums.
  • Ensure all commercial activity aligns with compliance, safety, and quality standards.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven background in business development within ICP, utility connections, or related electrical networks sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of LV/HV distribution networks, contestable works, and DNO processes.
  • Ability to interpret technical information and articulate value-led solutions to clients.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Results-driven, proactive, and confident operating autonomously across a wide region.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire and the South.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Estimator / Bid Writer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Estimator / Bid Writer to support the growth of our electrical networks division. This role focuses on identifying and securing new opportunities across DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, and Private Network operators, with a strong emphasis on electrical distribution systems and substation works. You will play a key role in developing compliant, competitive, and compelling bids that drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Estimating & Costing
    • Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for substation installation, cable works, switchgear, protection, and related electrical projects.
    • Analyse drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop robust pricing.
    • Obtain and evaluate supplier / subcontractor quotations to support tender submissions.
    • Produce detailed BOQs, cost breakdowns, and pricing schedules.
  • Bid Writing & Proposal Development
    • Lead the preparation of tender documents, PQQs, ITTs, and full bid submissions.
    • Write clear, persuasive technical and commercial content tailored to each client’s requirements.
    • Ensure all tenders are compliant, well-structured, and submitted on time.
    • Coordinate with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Work closely with engineering teams to clarify scope, assess buildability, and identify value-engineering opportunities.
    • Liaise with project managers to ensure operational input into tender methodologies and programme considerations.
    • Support contract handover, ensuring accurate transfer of tender details to project teams.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Track bid outcomes, win/loss analysis, and market pricing trends to improve future tender success.
    • Maintain accurate records of all tenders, submissions, and correspondence.

About You

  • Proven experience as an Estimator, Bid Writer or similar role within the Rail, electrical, utilities, energy, or HV/LV networks sector.
  • Strong understanding of DNO, IDNO, ICP and Private Network environments.
  • Technical knowledge of HV/LV distribution, substations, switchgear, cabling, and protection systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
  • Strong financial/commercial acumen with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive and compliant bid content.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with estimating or bid-management software.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Key Account Manager to lead growth within the Electrical Utilities and Private Network market. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue across key accounts.

As a Key Account Manager you will…

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy targeting utilities, energy providers, and private network operators (HV and LV).
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities across DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs and Private Networks.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including utility executives, engineers, and procurement teams.
  • Work closely with technical and product teams to tailor solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and successful deal closure.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to inform strategy.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Achieve sales targets and contribute to wider company growth objectives.
  • Track KPIs and provide regular reporting on business development performance.

About you…

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in sales or business development in the electrical utilities or energy sector.
  • Strong understanding of utility operations, DNO/IDNO/ICP environments, private networks, and emerging energy technologies.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing complex commercial deals.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Maintenance Sales Consultant

About the role…

We have an exciting opportunity within our Private Networks Division in Maintenance Sales. You will be a key member of the maintenance sales department, responsible for expanding the client base and supporting revenue growth across the business.

You will join a friendly, engaging team where you’ll be calling prospective new customers, researching companies to establish new business relationships, and visiting both new and existing clients.

As Maintenance Sales you will…

  • Proactively generate leads and opportunities to expand the maintenance provision from both existing and new customers.
  • Provide quotations for small projects and maintenance contracts, ensuring smooth delivery and keeping clients informed of new innovations via the company’s CRM and ERP systems.
  • Work with a mindset of continuous improvement, providing open and honest feedback.
  • Attend sales meetings and training as required, and supply reporting information relating to maintenance activity.
  • Participate in the on-call rota as an on-call manager, handling out-of-hours calls.

About you…

  • Previous experience in a Service or Maintenance Sales environment, ideally within Utilities, Power, Energy, Construction or Facilities Management.
  • Strong working knowledge of LV/HV equipment and electrical networks.
  • Full UK driving licence required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Description – Business Development Manager – Major Projects

Sector: Power, Substations, Heavy/Light Rail
Location: Remote, must be prepared to travel
Contract Type: Permanent
Reports To: Head of Business Development

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong track record in the power, substation, and/or heavy or light rail infrastructure sectors. Dats centre experience would also be very relevant. The successful candidate will lead growth initiatives across key markets, identify new business opportunities, and develop long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.

This role requires a blend of technical understanding, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively within complex engineering and infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across power, substation, and rail infrastructure sectors.
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline aligned to business targets and strategic growth areas.
  • Lead bid strategies, presentations, proposals, and tender submissions.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
  • Deliver against revenue, margin, and growth objectives.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, industry partners, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for new and existing customers, ensuring excellent service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Represent the organisation at industry events, networking forums, and trade exhibitions.

Strategic & Commercial Input

  • Contribute to the development of business strategy and market positioning within relevant sectors.
  • Work closely with engineering, operations, and delivery teams to prepare accurate and competitive proposals.
  • Provide input into pricing models, commercial strategies, and partnership approach.
  • Support internal teams with customer insights, forecasts, and commercial intelligence.

Collaboration & Internal Engagement

  • Collaborate with technical, engineering, project, and commercial teams to ensure solutions meet client needs.
  • Report regularly on pipeline progress, sales forecasts, and market activity.
  • Support business planning activities, including budgeting and revenue projection.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within the power, substation, heavy rail, or light rail sectors.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure environments, engineering processes, and industry standards.
  • Demonstrated success delivering sales growth and securing major contracts.
  • Ability to build relationships at senior levels within client and partner organisations.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.
  • High-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage complex sales cycles and multi-disciplinary opportunities.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of UK infrastructure clients (e.g., DNOs, TOs, Network Rail, Transport Authorities).
  • Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultancies, or rail/power OEMs.
  • Technical background in electrical engineering, power systems, rail engineering, or related field.
  • Existing network of industry contacts.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
  • Professional memberships (IET, IRSE, etc.) beneficial but not required.
  • Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Results-driven with a strong commercial mindset.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and commission/bonus structure.
  • Opportunities for progression within a growing business.
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment.
  • Exposure to major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Change Manager – Contract Role (Milton Keynes, Hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Change Manager for a contract position based in Milton Keynes (hybrid working). This role sits within a high-profile national programme and requires a candidate with significant experience in rail and engineering environments, ideally with direct exposure to Network Rail (NR) operations, standards, and organisational structures.

You will be embedded within a Change Team that works closely with large-scale engineering and maintenance functions across the network, engaging daily with heavy engineering and frontline maintenance colleagues. This industry-specific experience is essential.

Key Requirements

  • Rail and engineering background is mandatory.
  • Relevant Network Rail (NR) experience or experience within comparable rail infrastructure organisations.
  • Ability to operate confidently within large national engineering, maintenance, and operational teams.
  • High proficiency in SharePoint (document management, site administration, collaboration workflows).

Role Responsibilities

Business Change Delivery

  • Proactively prepare the business for the impact of change throughout the full lifecycle-from concept through to execution and post-implementation review.
  • Act as the critical interface between the project team and business users to ensure all change activities are planned, coordinated, and executed successfully.
  • Plan, manage, and monitor the implementation of changes, including:
    • Impact assessments
    • Resource analysis
    • Risk/conflict resolution
    • Contingency planning

Governance, Best Practice & Assurance

  • Champion best-practice change management methodologies and provide expert guidance to project teams and wider stakeholders.
  • Support the Project Manager in developing and updating the change management elements of the Business Case.
  • Establish, own, and maintain the Change Plan for your specific area of responsibility.

Business Readiness

  • Identify, define, and continually update business readiness criteria.
  • Ensure stakeholders across engineering and maintenance functions are prepared, aligned, and supported through the change process.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

  • Work closely with the Project Manager and Stakeholder Manager to develop and maintain communication plans.
  • Provide high-quality content for all business-change communications.
  • Identify and classify stakeholders, ensuring they are represented appropriately within engagement and readiness plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Office Administrator – Street Lighting Maintenance Contract

General responsibilities include:

  • Handling incoming phone calls from the general public

  • Updating internal systems and databases

  • Logging fault tickets and following up where required

  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation

All necessary training will be provided.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager
Role
Support the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for Area East in the management of HSW for activities, including the implementation of the H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and with Works Information. Regular liaison with other works packages to ensure sharing of best practices, innovation and continuous improvement.
The position plays the key role in helping to establish and maintain the highest and where possible, new industry Health and Safety standards for the project. The role may involve the managing of one or more direct reporting staff.

Key Responsibilities
* Support and manage the implementation of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy across Area East
* Understand the Health & Safety Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented
* Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s H&S policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.
* Assist and provide advice to Contract Management in the understanding of stakeholders (internal and external) aims, priorities and risks with regards to H&S
* Assist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans if applicable and coordination of review
* Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill health
* Undertake and provide advice in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System
* Undertake and/ or assist Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and others as required and directed
* Develop and manage program of, assist with and undertake H&S surveillance where required of operational sites. Participate, as requested in Parent Company H&S audits
* Provide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors
* Assist if necessary with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.
* Undertake and/ or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of H&S performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation and intervention
* Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training/ briefings, as directed.
* Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business and parent companies
* Set standards and lead by example in the management of H&S
* Liaise with the other members of the HSS Team and the wider organisation with regards to H&S
* Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relations to H&S Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membership
* Obtain competency cards in line with the Competence Card Compliance Standard
* Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners’ Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes
Essential
* At least five years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety
* Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ
* Working towards chartered membership of IOSH – CMIOSH
* Collaborative behaviours
Desired
* Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5
* Training Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

My Client an engineering design consultancy operating in the UK water sector are seeking to employ a Director or Business leader for their operations in the Southern part of the UK.

The successful applicant would take the lead on establishing and growing a new design consultancy office in the London South East region (office location to be agreed). You would be working in close collaboration with a established northern hub design office and also in close working partnership with their engineering contractor arm which forms another part of the group operating structure.

Applicants would ideally be degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Civil or Environmental engineering but might also have a background in Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineering and have extensive experience in Design and delivery of capital projects in the UK Water industry. Applicants would also be likely to hold a Chartership with a relevant professional body and have varied experience within water and waste water engineering Including but not limited to managing and leading design and build contracts for below and above ground, infra and non infra water industry projects on behalf of Water utility clients associated with AMP8 capital investment.

key duties of the role would include:

  • selecting and establishing a new office location
  • recruitment and leadership of a new and growing design team
  • design management and technical leadership
  • visits to other offices and locations across the UK
  • Client facing and work winning only where appropriate
  • developing and leading the growing design team
  • ensuring timely and effective delivery to time, quality and budget

What’s in it for you?

  • exciting opportunity to grow and shape a new office and team
  • excellent package commensurate with the senior level of this post
  • Benefits package and workplace pension
  • training and development opportunities
  • exciting and challenging role

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Building Control Surveyor reporting into the Head of Building Control based at West Drayton.

Role Purpose

  • To provide a high quality, customer focused building control service within the framework of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010 and Building (Registered Building Control Approvers, etc.) (England) 2024, including.
    • Providing end-to-end technical and legal assurance expertise in building control for a portfolio of projects including major developments in complex environments through plan review and site assessment activities.
    • Providing technical supervision, mentoring and training to other members of the team (including apprentices or those working at a higher class than registered at)
  • Ensure that building control activities meet prescribed performance standards and comply with internal ISO 9001 Quality Management processes and systems
  • Contribute to the continual improvement of processes and systems as required by ISO9001
  • Development of client knowledge of Building Regulations to improve effectiveness of the Building Control function
  • Occasional provision of expert advice and support in areas where building regulations may not apply
  • Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to the Head of Building Control as required

Principal Accountabilities

  • The timely review and assessment of submitted plans for compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards.
  • The timely review and assessment of construction activities via in-person inspection activities to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards
  • Assessing the need for a range of and carrying out consultations (statutory and others) necessary for projects
  • Assessment of overall compliance with Building Regulations, including issuing appropriate documentation or when necessary
  • To operate in accordance with any RBCA, RBI registration and other relevant obligations
  • Developing and delivering appropriate guidance and training both within the team and across our core customers to improve levels of knowledge and compliance.
  • Communicate effectively and regularly with key stakeholders within and outside to ensure that service standards are maintained, and the building control role is developed
  • Support part/unqualified members of the team gain the necessary exposure to develop their SKEB to gain appropriate registration
  • Working with other senior Building Control colleagues to Balance workload within the team and ensure appropriate resources are deployed in relation to project risks
  • Maintain and develop the ISO9001 Quality Management system through.
    • Carrying out periodic reviews of projects to ensure alignment with the quality management framework
    • Identifying, developing and implementing quality management initiatives within the organisation
    • Proactively supporting quality management through involvement in quality meetings, NCR investigations and other activities
  • Maintaining and developing personal competence (SKEB) in relevant subject areas to ensure relevant registration is achieved and maintained.
  • Support the Head of Building Control in the financial planning and business management of the function, implementing strategic improvements and initiatives identified by the Head of Building Control.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Must be a Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level (Class 2F would also be considered)
  • Must hold a degree in building control or related construction discipline
  • Must be a full member of a relevant professional institution (such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or CIBSE)
  • Strong technical knowledge and ability to assess compliance from first principles
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Desirable
  • Experience of building control in multi-tenanted commercial buildings,
  • Experience in reviewing fire engineered solutions
  • Project management of the building control function (management and planning of building control engagement on major projects)
  • Experience of supervision, managing and mentoring more junior members of a team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects.

The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader.

This role will be working under the direction of a Senior Quantity Surveyor teams for the Utilities within the Tunnels & Shafts Delivery Unit.

The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Subcontract management
  • Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
  • Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
  • Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
  • Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
  • Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
  • Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
  • Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
  • Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy.
  • Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers’ representatives
  • Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
  • Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
  • Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners’ Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
  • A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
  • Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
  • Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
  • Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
  • Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
  • Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
  • Confidence and ability to assert influence
  • Hold an RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent) or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate Degree.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our client urgently requires 4 Control Room Operators, please can you provide some suitable candidates. Experience of working in an operational control room, in an emergency services or National Highways environment is essential.

Start date ASAP

End date 27/09/2026

Location: Dartford, Kent

Shifts 2 day shifts 2 nights shifts 4 off

Description:
To lead and manage a team of control room operators, ensuring the consistent delivery of a high standard of service and performance in the operation and management of the strategic M25 road network.

⦁ To support, direct the activities of primary and secondary response in coordinating the deployment of appropriate resources to successfully resolve incidents in compliance with company policy and contractual requirements.
⦁ To accurately receive and disseminate information to optimise safety and maximise efficient response and resolution of incidents.
⦁ To ensure that CCTV, tunnel, and bridge safety systems are monitored and that an appropriate response is taken to alarms.
⦁ To ensure accurate recording of network occupancy through use of bespoke databases.
⦁ To ensure that relevant colleagues and stakeholders are updated of critical incidents via escalation platforms.
⦁ To comply with Connect Plus policies and procedures as detailed in operational plans and HR standards.
⦁ To work to agreed business performance and quality standards.
⦁ To build strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners including real-time liaison with the HE Regional Operations Centers, NTIC and NILO.
⦁ Receive and disseminate weather decisions in accordance with the Severe Weather Plan.

The following qualities/experience are essential:
⦁ Experience of working in an operational control room, in an emergency services or National Highways environment.

Desirable but not essential:
⦁ Experience of working in an environment involving the time-critical deployment of resources.
⦁ Experience of working in a performance driven environment.
⦁ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
⦁ Aptitude for effective problem solving

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Title: FAMS Administrator
Reports to: Depot Supervisor / Engineering Manager (as appropriate)
Location: Depot-based – Birmingham
Contract Reference: Operation & Maintenance of Network Rail’s Seasonal Fleet

Role Purpose

To manage the Fleet Asset Management System (FAMS) for the Seasonal Treatment MPV fleet, ensuring all maintenance, asset, and inventory activities are accurately recorded, tracked, and reported to support operational efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • FAMS System Administration
    • Assist the Supervisor in managing planned maintenance tasks in FAMS by ensuring accurate and timely data entry, documentation, and system updates.
    • Support the Supervisor in tracking work orders by providing up-to-date information on spares, consumables, labour, meter readings, and supporting documentation in FAMS.
    • Assist the Supervisor by providing up-to-date inventory information to help ensure required parts are available for scheduled maintenance and repairs.
    • Coordinate the purchase of non-FAMS items and consumables, ensuring timely procurement to support depot operations and maintenance activities.
    • Maintain asset information, including asset lists, serialised parts, and condition management.
  • Develop expertise in FAMS, including generating and interpreting system reports to support maintenance and inventory management.
    • Raise work orders for emergency, unscheduled, and deferred maintenance, ensuring sufficient detail for review and approval.
    • Ensure all maintenance and fault data is up to date within 24 hours of occurrence.
  • Process Improvement
    • Work with engineering and operational teams to improve data capture, reporting, and system functionality.
    • Support the implementation of system updates, training, and process changes as required by the Employer.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong IT skills, with experience in asset management or maintenance management systems (FAMS, Maximo, SAP, or similar).
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
  • Ability to interpret technical maintenance documentation and translate into system records.
  • Good communication skills for liaison with engineering, operations, and management teams.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to depot staff on FAMS-related issues, supporting their effective use of the system.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience in a maintenance, engineering, or asset management environment (railway or similar regulated industry preferred).
  • Familiarity with FAMS or equivalent asset management systems.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Contractual & Compliance Requirements

  • Adhere to all requirements for data management, reporting, and audit as set out in the CP7 Contract and associated technical work scope.
  • Support compliance with Network Rail standards, including NR/L3/SCO/311 and relevant HSE requirements.
  • Participate in training and competence assessments as required.

Inventory Management

  • Set and monitor Reorder Points (ROP) and Economic Order Quantities (EOQ) for all stock items to ensure timely replenishment and cost efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate BIN locations for all items to support efficient picking, storage, and cycle counting.
  • Ensure all items have a default BIN location; avoid blank BINs to streamline receipt and storage.
  • Use Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) to verify all incoming shipments against electronic dispatch records
  • Follow Shipment Receiving process for all FAMS arts.
  • Record all inventory movements (issue, transfer, return) in FAMS or equivalent systems for full traceability.
  • Conduct regular cycle counts to reconcile physical stock with system records, aiming for 100% annual coverage.
  • Maintain and develop FAMS dashboards to ensure accurate real time reporting of stock positions.
  • Organise containers and storage areas by function, ensuring clear labelling and accessibility.
  • Maintain cleanliness and order in all storage areas to support audit readiness and operational efficiency.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The BIM manager supports the Project Engineering Manager in his obligations through the implementation and management of the BIM methodology and design coordination activities.

  • The BIM Manager is in charge of deriving from the Project BIM requirements the BIM operational rules and guidelines to be applied to the scope by all concerned stakeholders (system + subsystems + suppliers), of defining them clearly in the corresponding BIM Execution Plan (and attached appendixes and templates) and of organizing and managing the BIM activities for this scope. The BIM Manager also represents client in the exchanges and coordination activities at consortium or project level with any other external stakeholder for any BIM topic. With the support of BIM resources, the BIM Manager ensures the coordination of the subsystem BIM activities within the scope and is accountable for the quality of the BIM deliverables produced under client responsibility.
  • The BIM Manager is also an advisor for the Project Engineering Manager regarding the consequences and impacts on the project of any BIM-related decision. Adapt and implement to scope the BIM Requirements expressed by the client or consortium. Setup relevant processes, procedures and templates. Elaborate the BIM Execution Plan and support manuals for the scope.
  • Participate to the set-up of the Collaborative working environment (CDE) together with the BIM Platform Administrator.
  • Organize and coordinate the Information Management for the project together with the BIM Information Manager. Lead and monitor the enforcement of BIM good practices within the teams.
  • Ensure the coordination of the BIM design activities and models with the BIM coordinators (internally to scope and with other external stakeholders). Organise and lead all the BIM meetings.
  • Organise BIM training sessions for the teams.
  • Control the data used for the modelling activities. (Control input data used- Control all other reference required for the modelling (including datum, grids, levels, reference planes, shared reference Point).
  • Manage the BIM Activities within the scope.
  • Coordinate with all entities for all BIM topics. Check subsystem BIM design and ensure its compliance with BIM requirements.
  • Evaluate the compatibility of the input data with the requested information. Supervise the modelling and models federation tasks and manages the coordination activities. Ensures the quality of the BIM deliverables.
  • Conduct internal training to BIM tools and processes as needed. Ensure the proper use and update of BIM guidelines and processes throughout the project. Prepare and update the BIM guidelines.
  • Manage and run BIM process Audit annually through 3rd Party auditor Check the deliverables as part of the system technical validation. Review all the BIM deliverables issued for system technical validation.
  • Manage the approbation cycle of models and drawings within the Common Data Environments.
  • Ensure compliance of the production with Project BIM standards, technical specifications and in-house procedures. Control the content of all submittals.

Key Experience

  • Must have Knowledge and Experience in civil and railway mechanical design;
  • Must have 5+ years of production experience in design, drafting or engineering;
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in BIM/CAD management; Must have In-depth working knowledge of major BIM S/W (Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D and Navisworks, Bentley ProjectWise, Synchro pro…) as well as basic experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web enabled applications, and database software; Must have experience of current and historic BIM standards (BS EN ISO19650, BS 1192, PAS 1192…); Possess the ability to work well as part of a team and independently; Possess team management skills and experience; Possess Excellent organisational skills.
  • Desirable – Certification in BIM Management/coordination

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Dawley Raod – London

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and organised Office Administrator to support a busy rail project team. This role is key in keeping daily operations running smoothly and ensuring consistent administrative support across the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage general office administration, documentation, and record-keeping.

  • Schedule meetings, prepare minutes, and support project coordination.

  • Assist with onboarding, access requests, and maintaining compliance documents.

  • Support procurement tasks, raise purchase orders, and track invoices.

  • Act as a central point of contact for internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in an administrative role (rail or construction environment preferred).

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Confident using MS Office and document management systems.

  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role: Enterprise Architect – 3 roles available
Headcount: 3
Contract Length: 12 months minimum
Location: Wiltshire / Portsmouth/Fareham – hybrid with occasional travel to site.

Minimum Requirement: Enterprise architects are leaders working across different levels within an organisation to translate the business strategy into business change and technical delivery. In this role, you will:
* Identify priorities for change to enable delivery at pace
* Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that enable change
* Own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including ‘as is’, ‘to be’ and transitional states
* Consult and support collaboration across the business
* Understand the organisation’s ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architectures
* Take a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmes
* Guide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk
* Establish architectural principles, policies and standards
* Collaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategy
* Develop the architecture community
* Carry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisation

Skills and experiences include:
* Architecture for the whole context. Assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organisation. Work with people outside of your organisation to inform policies, strategies and standards Anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through your architectural work. Coach others in identifying important trends
* Architecture Communication. Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organisations, using architecture communication techniques. Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions. Gain support from business and technical stakeholders for architectural initiatives with high levels of risk, impact and complexity. Coach and support others in architecture communication.
* Commercial Perspective. Identify appropriate contractual frameworks and approaches. Identify, evaluate and select appropriate suppliers.
* Community Collaboration. Solve and unblock issues between teams or departments at the highest level. Coach the organisation on team dynamics and conflict resolution, while also building and growing the community.
* Making Architectural Decisions. Make and guide architectural design decisions characterised by high levels of risk and complexity. Identify and address architectural risks across the organisation or wider government. Lead and evolve architectural governance and assurance. Represent architectural governance as part of wider governance, for example, legal or commercial.
* Enterprise Architecture. Lead others designing architectures defining the technology, people, process and other elements needed to achieve organisation objectives. Work with others beyond the organisation to influence organisational structures, technology, people and processes to achieve objectives. Ensure organisation-wide changes align with the architectural strategy.
* Problem Definition and Shaping. Lead the framing of a problem characterised by high complexity, complication, or risk so that a solution can be created. Coach others in defining problems and describing appropriate options for solutions. Help others challenge requirements and assumptions and identify opportunities when defining problems and solution options.

Qualifications:
TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board) and one of the following:
* ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Certification
* IT4IT Certification
* COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor

Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial environment where you can manage costs, negotiate contracts, and drive commercial performance?

Advance TRS is proud to be partnering with a leading utility infrastructure provider to recruit two Quantity Surveyors one in leeds one in the midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven business that champions integrity, innovation, and performance.

About the Company

Our client is a fully accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) operating across the UK. They specialise in the design and delivery of electric, gas, and water infrastructure for a wide range of developments-from residential and commercial to cutting-edge energy transition projects like solar farms, battery storage, and EV charging stations.

With in-house design, technical, and operational teams, they offer a seamless end-to-end service. Their collaborative approach with Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs), and New Appointment Variation Operators (NAVs) ensures clients receive the most competitive asset value discounts and tailored solutions for every project

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven Quantity Surveying experience in construction or utilities
  • Strong contract administration skills, ideally with NEC or similar contracts
  • Commercial acumen and cost management expertise
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

What you’ll get:

  • End-to-end commercial responsibility on projects
  • Autonomy to shape commercial strategy
  • Structured development and career progression
  • Competitive salary and benefits within a supportive culture

If you’re ready to join a people-first organisation and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Advance TRS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Purpose

The role holder will support the implementation of the Rail Sustainability Plan, managing environmental and social risks and opportunities, promoting best practice, and ensuring compliance across all project activities. This position plays a key role in embedding sustainable behaviours, driving positive environmental outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement in sustainability performance.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the implementation of the Rail Sustainability Plan, including driving actions, monitoring progress, and reporting.
  • Manage project environmental and social risks and opportunities; support project teams to develop and maintain environmental management and sustainability plans.
  • Lead on environmental and sustainability engagement, promoting sustainable behaviours and innovation, and maintaining project documentation.
  • Provide advice on environmental management, compliance, pollution control, and ecological protection.
  • Support applications for environmental consents, licences, and permits, ensuring compliance responsibilities are met.
  • Deliver training and upskilling for project teams and contractors through toolbox talks, on-site learning, and development activities.
  • Record and report environmental and sustainability data, best practices, and lessons learned; ensure monthly uploads to the sustainability portal.
  • Support work-winning activities as required.
  • Investigate environmental incidents, complaints, and close calls; ensure corrective actions are implemented and preventative measures established.
  • Undertake planned and unplanned inspections, audits, and reviews of site activities; produce formal reports and communicate findings to project teams.
  • Support design teams during the planning stage to identify risks and opportunities to reduce carbon, waste, and biodiversity net loss.
  • Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors on environmental management and sustainability matters.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Construction experience
  • Site based role – daily inspections and reporting
  • Strong knowledge of environmental management and statutory requirements, including environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, licensing, and consents.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities; committed to task completion.
  • Competent in data management, record keeping, and report writing.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Professional membership (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) at Practitioner level or above.
  • Degree qualified or equivalent in experience.

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Experience developing, implementing, or improving EMS certified to ISO 14001.
  • Internal environmental auditor qualification.
  • Knowledge of the construction or rail/engineering industry.
  • Understanding of the Section 61 consent process.
  • Awareness of social value and socio-economic performance principles.
  • Experience implementing waste hierarchy, circular economy, and beneficial re-use practices.
  • Experience managing legislative issues, planning permissions, and environmental consents.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Customer Service Call Handler – Highways

Overview:
Handle incoming calls and reports from members of the public regarding issues within the local community – such as road closures, faulty traffic lights, flooding, or other highways-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and manage calls from the public, logging reports and enquiries accurately.

  • Input information into the ‘Confirm’ online customer system, including enquiry numbers, customer details, and report descriptions.

  • Use online mapping tools to locate and record incidents.

  • Provide information and updates on roadworks, closures, and ongoing enquiries.

  • Manage difficult or irate callers with professionalism and empathy.

  • Work collaboratively within a team of five Customer Service Call Handlers.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Previous call handling or customer service experience.

  • Confident using digital platforms and online mapping tools.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to stay calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.

  • Good attention to detail and data accuracy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced System/Road Space Administrator to join the team on a 6-month contract, starting ASAP. This is a fast-paced and varied position requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage data and communication efficiently.

Contract Details

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Contract Length: 6 months
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Notice Period: 7 days
  • IR35 Status: Inside IR35
  • Pay Rate: £15-£18 per hour (PAYE)

Location & Working Arrangements

  • Initial Training: 8 weeks at the South Mimms office (5 days per week, on-site)
  • Post-Training: Option to work from Dartford or South Mimms
    • 3 days in the office
    • 2 days working from home

Key Requirements

This is not a basic administrative role. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven administrative experience, including data input and email management
  • Strong familiarity with IT systems and reporting tools
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
  • Highways Experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Shift Manager / PIC (TBM Operations)

Shift Pattern: (7/3 – 7/4) | Days & Nights

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Shift Manager / Person in Charge (PIC) Deputy, ensuring effective management of TBM production operations and consumables.

  • Coordinate with the Shift Manager and Supervisors to guarantee smooth progress of tunnelling operations, including preparation, activity planning, and coordination meetings.

  • Supervise site activities alongside the Shift Manager and Supervisors, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

  • Instruct the TBM Shift Engineer and Supervisors to pause production when necessary to adjust or optimise operations.

  • Ensure all shift operations comply with BBV project specifications, Quality Management Plan, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

  • Lead shift briefings to ensure full understanding and implementation of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for all operational activities.

  • Support the preparation and approval of new SSOW documentation when required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor
Experienced in Tier 2 contracting within the construction and civil engineering sectors. Skilled in commercial management support functions including subcontractor engagement, contract administration, applications for payment, valuations, variation assessments, and delay and disruption claims. Demonstrated capability in upstream commercial management-pricing, forecasting, and managing change control processes-while ensuring compliance with project and client requirements. Works effectively under the guidance of a Commercial Manager, contributing to the delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Key Skills:

  • Subcontractor procurement and contract setup

  • Applications and valuations

  • Variations and change control

  • Delay and disruption claims

  • Cost reporting and commercial forecasting

  • Strong understanding of Tier 2 contractor operations in civils and construction

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title

Contractor’s Responsible Engineer – Civil Rail Infrastructure (CRE-C)

Location

London

Reporting to

Technical Director / Delivery Manager / Head of Infrastructure

Role Purpose

To act as the appointed CRE-C (Civil) for the Contractor, taking technical and professional responsibility for all civil engineering aspects of rail infrastructure works (e.g., Façade, Lineside Civils etc). To ensure works are delivered safely, in compliance with rail industry standards and CDM regulations, on time and to budget, supporting the client and delivery teams through all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accept engineering responsibility as CRE-C for civil engineering scope on major rail contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations and contract requirements.
  • Oversee and approve all civil-engineering design, construction methods, inspection & test plans (ITPs), work package plans (WPPs) and temporary works submissions.
  • Ensure CDM 2015 (and successor) compliance, supervise site safety/quality audits, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
  • Lead design-review and technical assurance for civil works, including installation of foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, drainage, walkways, trackside structures and other associated assets.
  • Manage interface coordination to ensure integrated delivery and minimize risk of rework or delays.
  • Monitor contractor/sub-contractor performance, review progress, manage technical queries, escalate issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Liaise with client organisations (e.g., Network Rail, Transport for London, infrastructure managers), design consultants and delivery teams to maintain alignment on scope, standards, programme and budget.
  • Support procurement of major civil works plant/materials, validate civil scope and cost forecasts, assist resource planning and schedule development.
  • Maintain project records, ensure “as built” civil documentation is complete, lessons learned are captured, and handover packs are issued in line with contract requirements.

Person Specification – Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (or working toward chartership) (e.g., MICE/IStructE).
  • Significant experience in UK rail civil engineering delivery (Façade, earthworks, structures, drainage, trackside civils) acting in a senior role. For example: “Previously acted as a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) within a rail environment.”
  • Strong knowledge of rail industry standards, CDM regulations, temporary works, design assurance, and construction methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead technical reviews, manage multi-discipline interfaces and ensure integration of design, installation and commissioning phases.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills; ability to influence contractors, clients and design teams.
  • Competent in MS Office, scheduling and reporting tools; ability to work in a dynamic environment with challenging access/possession windows.

Desirable:

  • Previous CRE-C or equivalent responsibility on major rail programmes.
  • Experience with lineside civils assets (under track / under road crossings, troughing/ducting, signal foundations, retaining walls).
  • Temporary Works Coordinator or designated individual competency.
  • Understanding of Network Rail processes, Work Package Plans (WPP), Form C/Form G/Form A/B reviews.
  • Ability to travel to site, work weekends/night shifts as required by rail access windows.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title

ALO Planner – Rail Infrastructure / Possessions & Access Planning

Department

Access Planning / Possessions & Isolation / Works Delivery

Location

London (Contract or Permanent)

Reporting to

Access Planning Manager / Possessions Planner / Delivery Manager

Role Purpose

To plan, coordinate and manage the safe delivery of works in open-line environments (Adjacent Line Opening – ALO) by developing robust plans, scheduling possessions/access, assessing risks and liaising with stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and in full compliance with rail industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and monitor the ALO plan and methodology for works adjacent to open railway lines, including identifying fouling points, clearances, and safe working limits.
  • Coordinate with colleagues in access/planning, possessions, contractors, on-track plant (OTP/OTM) providers and the works delivery team to ensure the correct resources, possessions and asset access are in place.
  • Create and issue method statements, lift plans, safe work packs and other documentation required to support safe working adjacent to live lines.
  • Manage the submission and approval process for possessions, isolations, safe access and step-down controls; ensure timing, resource and risk profiles align with programme requirements.
  • Update and maintain schedules, weekly/monthly progress reports, resource loading, and variations to programme – ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed of changes.
  • Monitor worksite performance, ensure compliance with rail safety rules (RIR 019/NR/L2/OHS etc.), including checks, audits and liaison with safety specialists.
  • Provide technical advice on adjacent line working, clearances, fouling points, plant-loading and safe working envelopes.
  • Collaborate with the signalling / power / civils interface teams to understand design constraints, site access, plant logistics and interfaces with live operations.
  • Facilitate stakeholder communications (operations, network control, contractors, clients) to align programme, access windows and safe delivery.
  • Support risk identification and mitigation for access/possession activities with adjacent line working, escalate issues to senior management as necessary.
  • Ensure all documentation is retained, records maintained and that lessons learned are captured for continuous improvement.

Person Specification – Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Current ALO competency (e.g., Sentinel ALO) or proven ability/planning to achieve it.
  • Experience in rail infrastructure or construction environment, preferably with adjacent line opening, possessions, track works, signalling or power delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of rail safety procedures, safe working adjacent to open lines and relevant standards/regulations.
  • Excellent planning, organisational and scheduling skills; capable of handling multiple interfaces and tracking changes.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills – able to influence and collaborate with operational, client and contractor teams.
  • Proficient with common office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and planning tools.

Desirable

  • Experience of on-track plant (OTP/OTM) logistics and lift planning.
  • Experience with work packaging, method statements, safe work packs and formal submission processes to rail clients.
  • Familiarity with network rules, track possessions planning and rail access governance.
  • A planning or scheduling qualification or chartered planner status.
  • Ability to travel to site as required and flexible working across access windows/weekends if needed.

Key Interactions

  • Access / Possession Planner
  • Delivery/Project Managers
  • Contractors and subcontractors
  • On-track plant providers
  • Network Rail / Infrastructure Manager / Client representative
  • Safety and Compliance teams

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Site based – Different Locations throughout UK

Experienced Project Manager required within Engineering & Tunnelling.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
  • Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
  • Continually forecasting, keeping the team informed of forecasts and changes and managing the scope meticulously, so knowing the costs for unplanned construction work or resources and keeping that set-aside.
  • Reporting Risk and Opportunities to the senior management team.
  • Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects. Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP’s and waste management plans, in line with Company procedures
  • Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed. Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects within high regulated environments in the UK. TBM is main tunnelling work so previous experience in this is required.
  • A broad civil background would be an advantage.
  • Proficient in NEC contracts. A contract and change management
  • Experienced in Design Management Programme & Risk Management, Production of CVR, including cost control, forecasting and value assessment
  • Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
  • SMSTS
  • Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion
  • Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.
  • Degree qualified as a minimum.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Overview
Our client, a leading consultancy within the infrastructure and transportation sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their growing Transportation Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and managing complex project schedules across a diverse portfolio of rail, highways, and broader transport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 project schedules from concept through to delivery, ensuring alignment with project objectives, milestones, and budgets.

  • Implement and maintain robust Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor performance and forecast project outcomes.

  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure accurate reporting, change control, and programme integrity.

  • Support NEC contract management through progress updates, time-impact assessments, and delay analysis.

  • Facilitate schedule risk reviews and provide mitigation recommendations to project stakeholders.

  • Deliver periodic progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Liaise with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to drive collaboration and ensure programme deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.

  • Provide planning guidance and mentorship to junior team members as part of a growing, high-performing planning function.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Planner / Senior Planner within consultancy, client-side, or contractor environments.

  • Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 with a strong understanding of planning best practices and project controls integration.

  • Demonstrated experience working under NEC contract frameworks within transportation infrastructure (rail, highways, or similar).

  • Sound knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement principles.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.

  • Degree-qualified or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

  • Flexibility to travel to client sites across the UK as required.

  • Candidates must hold valid right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Desirable

  • Membership of APM, ICE, or similar professional body.

  • Experience with Power BI or other reporting and data visualisation tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The Role:

As a Resourcer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our recruitment consultants by sourcing top-tier candidates and ensuring smooth operations across the recruitment process. You will be involved in both permanent, contract, and temporary placements, helping to find and manage candidates at various experience levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and select qualified candidates for a variety of roles
  • Advertise roles and network to attract potential candidates
  • Match candidate’s skills to suitable job vacancies
  • Build and maintain relationships with candidates
  • Meet individual and team targets, delivering results against KPIs
  • Ensure regular database maintenance and quality assurance compliance
  • Generate call lists and maintain the talent pool

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Confidence and professionalism on the phone
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with candidates
  • Persistence, patience, and resilience under pressure
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and excellent organisational skills
  • Proficiency with IT systems and the ability to meet deadlines

Why Join Advance TRS?

Advance TRS offers a vibrant and rewarding working environment, with a strong emphasis on career growth. We believe in recognising and celebrating success, and we promote from within, providing ample opportunities for advancement.

Benefits & Rewards

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Up to 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Birthday off after 1 year
  • Long service awards
  • Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
  • Perkbox – discounts and perks platform
  • Incentive lunches, vouchers, and activities
  • Weekly wellness hour

At Advance TRS, we value teamwork, and our regular team incentives, days out, and company celebrations help foster a strong, supportive culture. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, but we also believe in enjoying our success together as a united team.

About Us

Advance TRS is a leading technical recruitment agency, specialising in sectors such as engineering, construction, and transportation. With offices in key locations and an expanding business, this is an exciting time to join us.

Take the next step in your recruitment career with Advance TRS. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Telecoms Engineers

Reports To: SPC (Electrical)
Team Size: 4-5 Operatives per SPC
Location: TFL Underground Sites (Zones 1-3)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 23:45 – 04:45
Duration: Ongoing (Project runs until end of 2026; continuation based on performance)

Role Summary

Telecoms Engineers will be responsible for the installation, termination, and testing of telecoms and data systems across various TFL Underground stations.
Working under the supervision of an SPC, engineers will form part of a small night team delivering key telecoms and infrastructure works.
Candidates must hold a valid JIB or Skill Card and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role within the rail or major projects sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation, termination, and testing of CAT6A structured cabling systems.
  • Installation, termination, and testing of antennas, racks, and associated telecoms equipment.
  • Support with cabling routes and containment installations where required.
  • Ensure all work is completed to design specifications, quality standards, and project timescales.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and teamwork within a live rail environment.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

  • Sentinel card (ICI)
  • DBS Check
  • JIB or Skill Card (Telecoms / Data / Electrical discipline)
  • Asbestos Awareness Certificate
  • Face Fit Certification (proof required or test to be undertaken)

Preferred Qualifications

  • PASMA (Mobile Tower Access)
  • QUAF (Qualified Underground Access for Fibre)
  • L&E (Lift & Escalator Competency – advantageous for station environments)

Additional Information

  • Weekend work will be available at enhanced pay rates.
  • Work is based on TFL Underground sites in Zones 1-3; applicants must be comfortable working nights in safety-critical environments.
  • Continued work is performance-based, with potential opportunities for progression within the wider project team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Mate (Electrical)

Reports To: SPC (Electrical)

Team Size: Working within a team of 4-6 under supervision

Location: TFL Underground Sites (Zones 1-3)

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 23:45 – 04:45

Duration: Ongoing (Project runs until end of 2026; continuation based on performance)

Role Summary

Electrical Mates will assist Electricians and SPCs with installation and testing works on various TFL Underground stations.

Candidates must hold a valid CSCS card (or grading card) and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working on similar rail or infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the installation of Cable Management Systems (CMS) including trunking, tray, and conduit.
  • Support with the installation, termination, and testing of CAT6A and fibre optic cabling.
  • Aid in the installation and termination of field antennas and associated equipment.
  • Carry materials, prepare tools, and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Follow all health, safety, and TFL site protocols.
  • Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements
  • CSCS Card (or Grading Card)
  • Sentinel ICI (Industry Common Induction)
  • DBS Check
  • Asbestos Awareness Certificate
  • Face Fit Certification (proof required or test to be undertaken)

Preferred / Additional Training

  • First Aid (at Work)
  • PASMA (Mobile Tower Access)

Additional Information

  • Weekend work will be available at enhanced pay rates.
  • Work will take place within TFL Underground environments – candidates must be comfortable working in confined and safety-critical areas.
  • Reliable and high-performing Mates will have opportunities for long-term continuity and potential progression.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role: Electrician
Reports To: SPC (Electrical)
Team Size: 4-5 Operatives per SPC
Location: TFL Underground Sites
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 23:45 – 04:45
Duration: Ongoing (Project runs until end of 2026; continuation based on performance)

Role Summary

Electricians will form part of a small team working under the supervision of an SPC (Electrical). Each team will be responsible for the delivery of electrical installation works across various TFL Underground stations.
Candidates must hold a valid JIB Gold Card and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified electrician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation of Cable Management Systems (CMS) including trunking, tray, and conduit.
  • Installation, termination, and testing of CAT6A and fibre optic cabling.
  • Installation and termination of field antennas and associated equipment.
  • Adhere to site safety procedures and TFL standards.
  • Work efficiently as part of a night team to meet project deadlines.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

  • Sentinel card (ICI)
  • DBS Check
  • JIB Gold Card (Electrician)
  • Asbestos Awareness Certificate
  • Face Fit Certification (proof required or test to be undertaken)

Preferred Qualifications

  • PASMA (Mobile Tower Access)

Additional Information

  • Weekend shifts will become available at enhanced pay rates.
  • Work is based on TFL Underground sites; experience working in a rail or restricted environment is advantageous.
  • Consistent performance and reliability may lead to ongoing work and potential progression within the project.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SPC (Electrical)

Role: Electrical Supervisors (Qualified Electrician with SSSTS)

Reports To: Install Manager

Team Size: 4-6 Operatives

Location: LUL Sites

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 23:45 – 04:45

Duration: Ongoing (Project runs until end of 2026; continuation based on performance)

Role Overview

The SPC (Electrical) will be responsible for supervising a small team of 4-6 operatives working on electrical installation projects across various TFL Underground stations. This is a hands-on supervisory position – the SPC will work alongside the team during night shifts to ensure all installation, testing, and safety standards are met.

A company van may be provided, subject to a successful licence check and satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support a team of electrical operatives on site.
  • Undertake installation of Cable Management Systems (CMS) including trunking, tray, and conduit.
  • Install, terminate, and test CAT6A and fibre optic cabling.
  • Install and terminate field antennas and associated equipment.
  • Ensure works are carried out in compliance with TFL and site-specific safety standards.
  • Complete required documentation, testing, and quality assurance tasks.
  • Progression Opportunity
  • Outstanding SPCs may be promoted to Install Manager roles as the project expands to new stations.
  • Promotion will result in a role change and pay increase.
  • Candidates must hold an SMSTS qualification to be eligible.
  • Promotion is performance-based.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

  • Sentinel card (ICI)
  • DBS Check
  • JIB Gold Card (Electrician)
  • Asbestos Awareness Certificate
  • Face Fit Certification (proof required or test arranged)

Preferred Qualifications

  • PASMA (Mobile Tower Access)
  • SSSTS (mandatory for current role; SMSTS required for progression)

Additional Information

  • Weekend work will be available at enhanced pay rates.
  • Work is on Underground stations – applicants must be comfortable working in a rail environment.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and teamwork is essential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Civils Estimator
Location: Leyland

Reporting To: Commercial Director / Head of Estimating
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

Role Purpose

To lead the estimating function for civils and groundworks projects (including highways, utilities, drainage, earthworks, surfacing) by producing accurate, competitive cost estimates and tender submissions. You will work closely with design, delivery and commercial teams to support bid strategy, risk assessment and hand-over to the delivery phase.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to establish the project scope, assumptions and deliverables.
  • Perform first-principle take-offs and quantify civils, groundworks, drainage, utilities, earthworks and surfacing elements.
  • Develop detailed cost plans, bills of quantities, subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
  • Analyse subcontractor/supplier returned tenders, challenge pricing and build in risk/contingency appropriately.
  • Contribute to bid strategy: identify value engineering opportunities, propose alternative methodologies, collaborate with the delivery team and supply chain.
  • Present estimates and associated risk profile to senior management for go/no-go decision making.
  • Liaise with delivery, commercial and design teams during post-tender handover, ensuring smooth transition into execution.
  • Maintain and update estimating databases, unit rates, cost libraries and historical data to support future bids.
  • Monitor market trends in materials, labour, plant and renew cost assumptions accordingly.
  • Ensure all estimates comply with company procedures, contract conditions, health & safety, and quality standards.

Person Specification / Requirements

Essential:

  • Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering / groundworks / infrastructure (typically 3-5 years minimum, preferably more for senior roles).
  • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent numerical, analytical and commercial awareness skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with estimating software or take-off tools is a plus.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills to engage with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders concurrently, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable:

  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar discipline.
  • Experience of highways, utilities, drainage, earthworks and surfacing.
  • Familiarity with NEC, JCT or other common contract forms and commercial/contractual input.
  • Site experience or background helps bridge estimating with delivery.
  • Substation Experience
  • Awareness of health & safety, environmental and sustainability aspects relevant to civils (e.g., Working around live utilities, S278/S38, CDM requirements).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package (to be confirmed based on experience).
  • Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of civils/groundworks projects with a growing forward order book.
  • Professional development and progression opportunities within a fast-moving commercial team.
  • Collaborative and supportive company culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Site Manager – Midlands

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join an established team. This role involves managing multi-utilities works including drainage, clean water, telecoms, and gas diversions across several sections of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily operations on-site, from small to large project sections.

  • Supervise site staff, subcontractors, and coordinate daily task briefs.

  • Ensure high standards of Health & Safety compliance at all times.

  • Attend site and client meetings as required.

  • Oversee utilities diversion works (drainage, clean water, gas, telecoms).

  • Maintain accurate site records and progress reports.

  • Support delivery to programme deadlines and quality standards.

Requirements:

  • SMSTS and CSCS (essential).

  • Strong Health & Safety awareness and leadership.

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

  • Experience in multi-utilities or infrastructure projects (advantageous).

  • Power/Gas tickets beneficial but not essential (training/upskilling available).

  • Willingness to work some weekends as required.

Desirable Experience:

  • Previous involvement in HS2 or other large civil engineering projects.

  • Background in utilities diversion or heavy civils works.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Project Manager – Birmingham – Perm

Job Summary:

To support the APM SPM to coordinate and manage the APM investigation works including the consents, planning, scope review, procurement and delivery of the investigation works in accordance with the Contractor’s Management Plan maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to meet the construction programme; the incentive target; achieve exemplary quality and sustainability standards; ensuring the correct resourcing and incentivisation. To support the Construction Lead to create and develop the culture and behaviours to meet the HS2 Construction Partner Objectives in collaboration with all parties as described in WI 830 (Collaboration).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for providing information to the external Works SPM for both short form and long form report outlining the progress of the Substructure works, actual cost, forecast and highlighting any problems and issues for resolution. Attend delivery meetings with HS2 External Works Lead (and deputise for the Substructure SPM as required)
  • Support the co-ordination between the construction, design, procurement and commercial departments to ensure the substructure sub-contracts are awarded and work started in accordance with the schedule of works.
  • To create a high performing substructure team through the setting of clear SMART targets via the team plan and complying with the performance management process for all team members.
  • Promote and deliver a collaborative environment throughout all members of the team including stakeholders and the supply chain.
  • Establish and maintain site organisation and facilitate effective communications between the Employer’s representatives
  • Receipt of instruction from the client Construction Manager.
  • Ensure a clear understanding of levels of authority to receive instructions by the client Construction Manager or Supervisor and receipt of other contractual communication within the team and supply chain.
  • To ensure performance management process and ensure the appropriate training is planned and delivered.
  • Promote and deliver works in accordance with HS2 standards and without defects. Ensure works are monitored to achieve right first-time workmanship and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

  • Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal and the ability to report at Project level.
  • A good working knowledge of the: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other relevant legislation
  • Be commercially astute with experience of project controls and delivery to budget.
  • NEC contract experience.
  • Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills.
  • Experience managing similar packages (investigation and surveys), delivering scope as PM for medium to big size civils/building projects.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

  • Be educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically an Engineering discipline. A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience can be demonstrated.
  • Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member or Fellow of Institute of Civil Engineering or hold an equivalent professional status.
  • Computer skills – well developed IT skills including a working knowledge of BIM, AutoCad, and the use of collaborative platforms.
  • Hold a CSCS Card and have undertaken the appropriate Safety for Senior Managers training.
  • Demonstrate experience of complex RC structures and station/transport interchange infrastructure build and employment in mid-management roles on projects of similar scope and scale, within the construction industry.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects to time and budget, together with an exemplary safety, quality and sustainability record.
  • Experience of operating for major infrastructure clients typically, NR and other UK or International organisations.
  • Experience of managing interfaces with other contractors and Network Rail Projects

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

A permanent Contracts Engineer required for UK wide project.

****The ideal candidate will be flexible on location and be able to travel. A company car is included, along with all expenses*****

42 hours per week.

Structural Maintenance and repair, which would include bridges, tunnels, and other safety critical infrastructure within Highways.

As the Contracts Engineer, you will be delivery focused, ensuring projects run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. Your role will include:

  • Leading internal teams and subcontractors to deliver efficient, high-quality work
  • Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and project plans
  • Managing site setting-out and dimensional control
  • Preparing and reviewing method statements for safe and effective delivery
  • Producing key site documentation (PMP, ITP, Construction Phase Plan, etc.)
  • Developing and tracking programmes to monitor progress and productivity
  • Championing Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and culture

We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused engineer with:

  • A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
  • Experience in structural or specialist repair projects
  • Strong understanding of quality control and assurance
  • Background in infrastructure schemes involving concrete structures
  • Excellent organisational and team management skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The Track Section Planner will use corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

Key Accountabilities:
1. Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
3. Produce Safe System of Work plans.
4. Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
5. Produce draft quarterly plans.
6. Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
7. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
8. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
· Must hold ‘Safe Systems of work planner’ competence with Sentinel number
· Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
· Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
· Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
· Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Desirable
· Experience using Railhub system
· Experience using Ellipse database

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 the project.

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.

Main Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Liaise with project Stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, (advanced degree preferred) or suitable experience in field.
    • Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in heavy civil engineering, tunnelling and underground construction, with a focus on shafts.
    • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in tunnelling or heavy civil engineering.
    • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience interacting with diverse stakeholders.
    • In-depth knowledge of civils construction, tunnelling techniques, equipment, and materials, as well as relevant safety and environmental regulations.
    • Proficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Site Engineer to assist in the delivery of £300m pound reinforced concrete Package in Teeside. Works will involve the providing engineering support to the project team in delivery of a number of concrete structures such as the turbine hall, condenser plant and carbon capture plant.

Reporting to the Sub Agent or Construction Manager as required with

responsibilities including:

  1. Able to follow a Safe System of Work identifying concerns with regards

to safety, environmental concerns and quality in their section.

  1. Being able to challenge unsafe acts within the site and completing

where necessary observations

  1. Carrying out setting out including complex layouts of concrete

structures and associated earthworks.

  1. Assist the sub-agent / senior engineer in materials take offs, stock

checks and call off orders.

  1. Drafting Inspection and Test Plans and once confirmed follow the plan

and brief others

  1. Assist materials team as required with regards to progress of on-site

works.

  1. Carrying out site inspections as required under a rota system
  2. Ability to work unsocial hours including weekends.
  3. Understand and report on KPIs as given by Construction Manager
  4. Ability to work in a team environment with positive attitude and the

ability to take on information and relay it to the operatives on site with

the assistance of General Foreman / Works manager as required.

  1. Understanding and contributing to 3 weekly programme identifying any

efficiencies and bringing to attention of site team.

  1. CSCS card appropriate for role.
  2. Current Driving Licence
  3. Be able to train junior or graduate engineers so they can achieve career

progression should they desire.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Office locations: Kent, Hertfordshire and Surrey

About the role

The Electrical Construction Engineer will possess specialised expertise in evaluating electrical works associated with road and infrastructure projects. This position involves coordination with OPS teams to strategically plan for safe and cost-effective solutions that maintain or enhance the asset to the agreed-upon standards.

Additionally, the role requires providing appropriate engineering supervision of construction activities to assure that design, health and safety, asbestos management, and temporary works are all being handled according to the established design and processes. The construction engineer will ultimately bear the responsibility for the final construction review, sign-off on work completion, and ensuring that the health and safety file accurately reflects the completed project.

This position operates independently from the framework contractors, with a primary focus on ensuring that the project is executed in strict accordance with the design, specifications, and procedures. Flexibility to work weekends and nights as needed is also required.

Working collaboratively with the M25 Community as the delegated NEC Supervisor for
the schemes you will be responsible for:

  • Producing the Supervision Plan for each applicable scheme, which includes supervision expertise / resource, testing and certification and additional production or HSW requirements.
  • Undertaking the duties of Supervisor as stated in the Contract (NEC 3 & 4 ECC).
  • Review and assess electrical designs and installations related to highways and infrastructure, including street lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety regulations.
  • Coordinate with electrical engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise power systems in infrastructure projects.
  • Identify potential conflicts between civil and electrical designs and recommend solutions.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and safety in electrical works.
  • Issue Instructions to contractors where necessary (out of hours only).
  • Review of H&S File (using as-built knowledge).
  • Review Construction Phase Plan (on behalf of CP when they are Client).
  • Acquainting yourself with the schemes design and raising queries with regards to constructability in terms of safety and quality.
  • Reviewing the Inspection and Test Plans to agree witnessing requirements.
  • Witnessing on-site testing and commissioning and keeping appropriate records of results.
  • Identification and notification of any Defects in accordance with the Contract.
  • Verifying the standards of work and the materials supplied by the contractor are as specified in accordance with the Contract.
  • Monitoring the progress of the works providing advice to the Client.
  • Project Manager of any risks and issues.
  • Submitting reports on a regular basis, in line with the project requirements, to the Client Project Manager to advise on progress and the status of construction related safety, quality and completion issues.
  • Maintaining appropriate records of site inspections, tests and audits.
  • Attending meetings and inspections, both on and off site as required.
  • As part of the integrated delivery team, you will be expected to contribute to:
    o Maintaining high standards of safety and quality control on the contract via the monitoring of the construction works;
    o Resolution of technical problems on site;
  • Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting and collaborating with the integrated delivery team to form strong working relationships.
  • Develop design understanding to help provide a much-needed link between design and technical construction engineering input onsite.

Experience and ability to engage confidently and effectively with construction workforce.

NEC3 & 4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation (or working towards NEC4)

Understanding of electrical components in infrastructure projects, such as lighting, cabling, and control systems.

Degree/HND in Civil and or Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience of the design and construction of highway infrastructure projects.

Trained to the current edition of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations (advantage – needed for the non-street works AP element).

Hold an ECS card under NHSS8 or a CSCS card.

Good writing, client-facing and communication skills.

Diligent, proactive and thorough approach to detail.

Collaborative and practical approach to problem solving.

Knowledge of the Design Manual Road and Bridges and Specification for Highway Works.

Experience in carrying out duties of NEC supervisor.

Good knowledge of traffic management and temporary works.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor

Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial environment where you can manage costs, negotiate contracts, and drive commercial performance?

Advance TRS is proud to be partnering with a leading utility infrastructure provider to recruit two Quantity Surveyors one in leeds one in the midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven business that champions integrity, innovation, and performance.

About the Company

Our client is a fully accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) operating across the UK. They specialise in the design and delivery of electric, gas, and water infrastructure for a wide range of developments-from residential and commercial to cutting-edge energy transition projects like solar farms, battery storage, and EV charging stations.

With in-house design, technical, and operational teams, they offer a seamless end-to-end service. Their collaborative approach with Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs), and New Appointment Variation Operators (NAVs) ensures clients receive the most competitive asset value discounts and tailored solutions for every project

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven Quantity Surveying experience in construction or utilities
  • Strong contract administration skills, ideally with NEC or similar contracts
  • Commercial acumen and cost management expertise
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

What you’ll get:

  • End-to-end commercial responsibility on projects
  • Autonomy to shape commercial strategy
  • Structured development and career progression
  • Competitive salary and benefits within a supportive culture

If you’re ready to join a people-first organisation and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Advance TRS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

A hands-on Project Manager is required to oversee the delivery of planned highways projects, based in East Sussex. Experience in a UK local authority environment is essential. c6 months contract to start.

Key requirements for the role include:
– CSCS Manager certification
– SMSTS certification
– Preferably a Health & Safety qualification
– Proven experience in project management for schemes valued at £250k and above
– Strong relationship-building skills with clients and subcontractors
– Ability to mentor agents and supervisors

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while fostering collaboration and growth within the team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Track Section Planner to be based in Perth, Scotland.

The Track Section Planner will use corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

Key Accountabilities:

  1. Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
  2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
  3. Produce Safe System of Work plans.
  4. Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
  5. Produce draft quarterly plans.
  6. Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
  7. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
  8. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

  • Must hold ‘Safe Systems of work planner’ competence with Sentinel number
  • Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
  • Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
  • Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
  • Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Experience using Railhub system
  • Experience using Ellipse database

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We’re looking for someone who loves to keep things organised and running smoothly. As Training & Compliance Executive, you’ll be the go-to person for everything from training bookings and compliance updates to keeping our database accurate and up to date. You’ll play a key part in making sure our contractors stay compliant, trained, and ready for work, and you’ll help the wider team stay on top of deadlines and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Building and maintaining relationships with training providers, negotiating costs where possible
  • Keeping our database updated with provider details, documents, and supplier questionnaires
  • Researching new competencies and creating/updating course guides to match industry changes
  • Booking training courses, drug & alcohol tests, and medicals
  • Monitoring expiry dates and arranging recerts when needed
  • Managing incoming and outgoing sub-sponsor requests
  • Maintaining our Sentinel sponsorship records and desponsoring when required
  • Running weekly expiry reports and chasing missing documents
  • Ordering PPE for contractors
  • Supporting the team with calls and admin as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and spoken communication
  • Able to pick up the phone and resolve queries quickly and professionally
  • Confident using MS Office and learning new systems
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • A calm, professional, and proactive approach
  • Someone who enjoys multi-tasking and problem-solving

This is a great opportunity to be at the heart of the compliance team and make a real impact on keeping everything running smoothly.

Life at Advance TRS
With offices in Guildford, London, and Portsmouth, Advance TRS is a growing technical recruitment business offering clear career progression, regular training, and a culture of rewarding success. We celebrate achievements with quarterly conferences, social events, team incentives, and an annual Christmas party, alongside weekly Friday drinks with directors. Our benefits include a competitive salary, private pension with up to 5% employer match, private medical insurance, life assurance, and access to Perkbox discounts and perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: OLE Project Manager (6-Month Rolling Contract – Inside IR35)
Location: Stratford (3 days on-site per week)


We’re seeking an experienced OLE (Overhead Line Equipment) Project Manager to join a major Network Rail project, supporting a key rail development from Stratford to the East Midlands.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile rail infrastructure, working to Network Rail standards in a safety-critical environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead OLE project delivery across planning, design, and construction

  • Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and safety protocols

  • Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders

  • Oversee OLE layout design, conductor replacements, and asset upgrades


Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing OLE works on Network Rail projects

  • Strong understanding of OLE systems and railway infrastructure

  • Experience delivering complex engineering works in a live rail environment


Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 6-month rolling contract
Location: Stratford (3 days per week on-site)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager Assistant to support a major rail programme in York. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading consultancy delivering high-profile railway projects, playing a key role in ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and smooth project delivery.

This is a 12 month contract role which is Inside Ir35

You’ll support project delivery, track progress, manage documentation, and ensure HSQE compliance.

What you’ll need:

  • Project management or team management experience

  • Awareness of HSQE principles

  • Strong organisational and reporting skills

Nice to have:

  • Working towards APM membership

  • Degree or equivalent

  • Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, and possession planning

Why apply?

  • 12-month contract with extension potential

  • Major rail project experience

  • Hybrid working with a collaborative team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Construction Manager – HV Switchgear Installation (Outside IR35, 6-Month Rolling Contract)

We’re seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our high-performing team delivering HV switchgear installation projects on Network Rail infrastructure across Southern England.

This is an opportunity to work with a respected SME with a 75-year legacy in the rail and power sectors.

The Role

  • Deliver HV switchgear installation works on Network Rail infrastructure

  • Review and approve construction programmes, method statements, and ITPs

  • Lead and manage site teams, budgets, and timelines

  • Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

Contract Details

  • Outside IR35

  • 6-month rolling contract

  • Van and fuel provided

Why Join Us?

  • Work alongside a highly experienced Project Manager

  • Join a trusted, friendly SME that values integrity, teamwork, and quality

  • Be part of a business with a proven track record and strong industry reputation

If you are a Construction Manager with a solid track record in HV switchgear installations on Network Rail infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager Assistant to support a major rail programme in York. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading consultancy delivering high-profile railway projects, playing a key role in ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and smooth project delivery.

This is a 12 month contract role which is Inside Ir35

You’ll support project delivery, track progress, manage documentation, and ensure HSQE compliance.

What you’ll need:

  • Project management or team management experience

  • Awareness of HSQE principles

  • Strong organisational and reporting skills

Nice to have:

  • Working towards APM membership

  • Degree or equivalent

  • Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, and possession planning

Why apply?

  • 12-month contract with extension potential

  • Major rail project experience

  • Hybrid working with a collaborative team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity? My client is currently looking to bolster their current workforce with a new signalling team leader to support on the Western region. We are looking for an individual who is looking for a new challenge and is ready to work under high pressure delivering complex works.

What are we looking for?

As the Signalling team leader you will be inspecting and faulting on both renewals and maintenance programmes and playing a key role to ensure everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards.

To be considered:

– Experience of signalling installation on maintenance contracts

– Experience working against Network Rail standards

– IRSE Signalling Team Leaders licence

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor

Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial environment where you can manage costs, negotiate contracts, and drive commercial performance?

Advance TRS is proud to be partnering with a leading utility infrastructure provider to recruit two Quantity Surveyors one in leeds one in the midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven business that champions integrity, innovation, and performance.

About the Company

Our client is a fully accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) operating across the UK. They specialise in the design and delivery of electric, gas, and water infrastructure for a wide range of developments-from residential and commercial to cutting-edge energy transition projects like solar farms, battery storage, and EV charging stations.

With in-house design, technical, and operational teams, they offer a seamless end-to-end service. Their collaborative approach with Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs), and New Appointment Variation Operators (NAVs) ensures clients receive the most competitive asset value discounts and tailored solutions for every project

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven Quantity Surveying experience in construction or utilities
  • Strong contract administration skills, ideally with NEC or similar contracts
  • Commercial acumen and cost management expertise
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

What you’ll get:

  • End-to-end commercial responsibility on projects
  • Autonomy to shape commercial strategy
  • Structured development and career progression
  • Competitive salary and benefits within a supportive culture

If you’re ready to join a people-first organisation and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Advance TRS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Southampton
£55,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working (Min. 2 Days in Office)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing building services consultancy in Southampton, working on a diverse range of projects – with the opportunity to expand into the data centre sector.

The Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across a variety of building services projects, including commercial, residential, and education sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, this role also offers the chance to develop expertise in data centres – one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion.
Carry out design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Work closely with internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Attend client meetings and site visits as required.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
Minimum
5+ years’ experience in building services mechanical design.
Strong knowledge of
HVAC, ventilation, and cooling systems.
Experience with
Hevacomp, IES, or Revit MEP is desirable.
A keen interest in progressing into
data centre projects.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage project deadlines.

What’s on Offer?

Salary circa £55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working – Minimum 2 days in the office
Clear
career progression into data centre projects
Support for
training and development
Flexible working options

If you’re a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on an exciting new challenge, apply now or get in touch with Darryll Gibson.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Structural Examiner to join our team, playing a critical role in maintaining and ensuring the safety and integrity of infrastructure assets. You will be responsible for carrying out structural examinations, reporting on conditions, and supporting rapid response activities across a range of structures, with a particular focus on safety, efficiency, and compliance with relevant standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct site examinations of structures to assess condition, as scheduled in the Alarm system
  • Carry out examinations using roped access techniques (if qualified)
  • Produce and submit detailed condition reports via the Alarm system or agreed processes
  • Provide safety-critical support on-site where required
  • Contribute to quality, safety, and environmental improvement initiatives
Essential Qualifications & Experience
  • City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in a construction-related trade (or relevant equivalent experience)
  • STE4 / SCMI competent
  • Certified to work as an Individual Working Alone
  • Bridge Strike Examiner certified
Desirable
  • ONC/HNC qualification or Technician Membership of ICE
  • Experience within the rail industry and understanding of railway operational practices
  • Controller of Site Safety (COSS) / Engineering Supervisor (ES)
  • Confined Space Awareness or relevant training

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Southampton
£55,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working (Min. 2 Days in Office)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing building services consultancy in Southampton, working on a diverse range of projects – with the opportunity to expand into the data centre sector.

The Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across a variety of building services projects, including commercial, residential, and education sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, this role also offers the chance to develop expertise in data centres – one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion.
Carry out design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Work closely with internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Attend client meetings and site visits as required.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
Minimum
5+ years’ experience in building services mechanical design.
Strong knowledge of
HVAC, ventilation, and cooling systems.
Experience with
Hevacomp, IES, or Revit MEP is desirable.
A keen interest in progressing into
data centre projects.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage project deadlines.

What’s on Offer?

Salary circa £55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working – Minimum 2 days in the office
Clear
career progression into data centre projects
Support for
training and development
Flexible working options

If you’re a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on an exciting new challenge, apply now or get in touch with Darryll Gibson.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I am looking for a Signalling Project Engineer to support my client, this is a permanent opportunity, we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer who has experience working against Network Rail standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a experienced team in supporting the completion of a range of signalling projects. You will need to be in the office 3 days a week.

This role can be based at any of our client’s office locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We’re looking for a talented and driven Marketing Manager to join our Guildford Head Office team on a office based, part-time basis (approx. 25 hours per week), leading the marketing activity across three dynamic brands – Advance TRS, CITILINE, and Advance TRS Management Consultancy.

To lead and manage the planning, development, and execution of the marketing strategy across the Group’s three brands. Working in partnership with senior management, the Marketing Manager will ensure marketing activity is aligned to business goals, supports growth, and delivers a clear return on investment.

This role operates across all group brands – Advance TRS, CITILINE, and Advance TRS Management Consultancy – supporting both brand-level and group-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Develop and deliver the group’s overarching marketing strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Execute the planning, execution, and performance of multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Deliver SEO and website optimisation strategies to improve search engine rankings and online performance.
  • Produce high-quality written content and copy to support campaigns, website, and communication materials.
  • Manage internal and external events, supporting brand awareness, engagement, and business development.
  • Deliver and evolve internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and alignment.
  • Act as guardian of brand consistency, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines across all platforms.
  • Track, analyse, and report on marketing performance, providing insights to inform decision-making.
  • Maintain effective budget forecasting and management, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including agencies, printers, digital partners, and event providers.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in a senior marketing role, ideally across multiple brands or business units.
  • Strong strategic and operational marketing capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Hands-on experience with SEO, Google Analytics, CMS platforms, and digital marketing tools.
  • Experience managing events and coordinating campaigns end-to-end.
  • Solid understanding of brand development and creative marketing.
  • Ability to analyse performance metrics and make data-driven decisions.
  • Effective budget and resource management skills.
  • Comfortable leading and developing team members or agency partners.
  • Experience working in recruitment, consultancy, or professional services is advantageous.

Benefits & Rewards

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Up to 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Birthday day off after 1 year
  • Long service awards
  • Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
  • Perkbox – discounts and perks platform
  • Incentive lunches, vouchers, and activities
  • Weekly wellness hour

At Advance TRS, we value teamwork, and our regular team incentives, days out, and company celebrations help foster a strong, supportive culture. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, but we also believe in enjoying our success together as a united team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Geotechnical Engineer

A new contract role has become available for a Geotechnical Engineer in the Manchester area. Our client is looking for somebody to join to work on the design of shafts, below ground storage tanks and directional drilling.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Deliver design outputs that meet all safety and quality standards.
  • Prepare comprehensive design calculations and technical drawings.
  • Lead, mentor, and support CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduate engineers.
  • Conduct design investigations and produce detailed reports and specifications.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to applicable technical, professional, and organisational standards.
  • Manage and document any design changes within the project scope.
  • Execute tasks following established processes and procedures.
  • Provide accurate estimates for design package hours.
  • Participate in and present at IDC/KM7 meetings and other design review sessions.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in geotechnical design for UK based projects
  • Strong understanding of GI specifications and interpretive and design reports
  • Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience of infrastructure projects (water, rail, nuclear, highways or energy)
  • Ideally chartered, but consideration will be given to those with significant industry experience

Salary & Benefits

  • 12 month contract
  • Outside IR35
  • £400 per day

For information about this position or any others within the Civil and Structural Engineering design market please contact Sean Brown.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I have an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor as a E&P Project Manager.

We are looking for a E&P Project Manager who is looking for a new challenge to work alongside a highly knowledgeable E&P team. This opportunity will be a permanent position, based in London, with the option of hybrid working. We are looking for an individual who has had Project Management experience ideally within a contractor environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Structural Engineer

A unique opportunity has just opened to join one of the UK’s most highly regarded consultancies as a Structural Engineer in their Birmingham office. This is a newly opened position and will not likely exist for long.

They can offer you the opportunity to work on a great range of major infrastructure projects, spanning the rail, transport and energy market. Their projects are known for being technically challenging and typically exceed £100 million in construction value. They prioritise development of staff, whilst providing them the opportunity to work on some of the very best projects available in the market.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural design and analysis using software, covering various structures and international standards.
  • Design of a range of structures, that include: bridges, rail structures, foundations, marine structures and retaining walls
  • Deliver on major infrastructure projects
  • Take a lead role in managing packages of work
  • Assist in the management of the design process

Requirements

  • Several years of post-grad structural engineering experience within infrastructure projects
  • Strong experience and understanding of different materials, including: concrete and steel
  • Experience of various software, that includes (but not limited to): MasterFrame, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design and LUSAS
  • Full right to work in the UK
  • Masters Degree in either Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Full understanding of Eurocodes
  • Working towards your chartership, or ideally just chartered

Salary & Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
  • Bonus schemes
  • Private medical
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Life insurance
  • Group income protection

For information about this position or any others within the Civil and Structural Engineering design market please contact Sean Brown.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Planner – Major Projects (Hybrid Role)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support the growing portfolio of multi-discipline railway projects, ranging in value from £7 million to £50 million. This exciting opportunity is within the North-West and Central Capital Delivery Framework for Major Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, produce, and update detailed programmes for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

  • Collaborate with estimators and delivery teams to create commercially viable and attractive programmes.

  • Proactively identify and evaluate risks across the project, addressing planning and broader project concerns.

  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, company policies, and customer procedures within the governance framework.

  • Foster collaborative relationships across teams to share resources, drive innovation, and enhance efficiency.

  • Seek out better and more efficient methods of achieving project outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement.

  • Prioritise safety, health, and wellbeing in all decision-making processes.

  • Commit to environmental sustainability in all aspects of project delivery.

  • Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and events.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, and 25 days Annual Leave

  • Hybrid working arrangements where possible.

  • Opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

About You:

  • Civil Engineering knowledge with relevant experience in related disciplines (Rail infrastructure experience is advantageous).

  • Strong understanding of planning software, with the ability to create clear and realistic programmes.

  • Competence in planning from first principles, ensuring accuracy and detail in all work.

  • Proficiency in planning software such as MS-Project, Asta Powerproject, or P6 Primavera.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage effectively with stakeholders.

  • A solid understanding of NEC4 contracts and their application to contract programmes.

  • A strong understanding of construction design principles.

Apply Now!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

The Opportunity

An established engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in drainage and infrastructure design. This role will involve working on a variety of projects, including commercial, public sector, residential, and rail.

Based in Cardiff, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions, managing your workload effectively, and supporting the wider team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to progress within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design drainage and infrastructure solutions for a range of projects.
  • Produce layouts using AutoCAD and drainage designs with MicroDrainage, PDS, or Causeway Flow.
  • Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and planning documentation.
  • Develop solutions for S106, S185, and S278 applications.
  • Conduct site surveys, assessments, and inspections, providing technical reports.
  • Liaise with clients to define project requirements and ensure smooth delivery.
  • Support junior team members and contribute to technical development.

What You’ll Need

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • 6-10 yrs experience in drainage and infrastructure design.
  • Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., MicroDrainage, AutoCAD).
  • Strong understanding of UK design standards and planning processes.
  • Good communication skills and a client-focused approach.
  • A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days.
  • Bonus scheme, pension, and private healthcare.
  • Flexible working options (core hours 9:30 am – 4:30 pm).
  • Permanent position, based in Cardiff.

If you’re looking for a role that offers career development and the chance to work on a variety of infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural or Geotechnical Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Southampton
£55,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working (Min. 2 Days in Office)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing building services consultancy in Southampton, working on a diverse range of projects – with the opportunity to expand into the data centre sector.

The Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across a variety of building services projects, including commercial, residential, and education sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, this role also offers the chance to develop expertise in data centres – one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion.
Carry out design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Work closely with internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Attend client meetings and site visits as required.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
Minimum
5+ years’ experience in building services mechanical design.
Strong knowledge of
HVAC, ventilation, and cooling systems.
Experience with
Hevacomp, IES, or Revit MEP is desirable.
A keen interest in progressing into
data centre projects.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage project deadlines.

What’s on Offer?

Salary circa £55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working – Minimum 2 days in the office
Clear
career progression into data centre projects
Support for
training and development
Flexible working options

If you’re a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on an exciting new challenge, apply now or get in touch with Darryll Gibson.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking an experienced Reporting Manager to join a dynamic team working with a leading energy client, based in Bristol. This exciting role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving data insights and reporting for a high-impact energy project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver detailed reporting for energy sector projects, ensuring accurate and timely insights.

  • Use advanced reporting tools such as P6 and Power BI to create and manage reports that support decision-making.

  • Work closely with key stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure reports meet business needs.

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth project execution.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Proficiency in P6 reporting software, with a strong understanding of Power BI.

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

  • Prior experience in reporting within the energy sector is a plus.

Location and Work Setup:

  • Based in Bristol, with a flexible working arrangement: 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a leading energy client and have the skills and experience required, we want to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I am looking for a Assistant Project Manager, to work on a Network Rail project on a 12 month rolling contract. This opportunity will be based in York or Gateshead 3 days a week the rest you will be able to work from home. We are looking for an individual who has had Assistant Project Management experience, within this role you will be working within Network Rail standards.

As part of this role you will be working on multiple projects in the eastern region.

This opportunity will be 200-240 a day Inside IR35.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I am looking for a OLE Senior Project Engineer, to work on a Network Rail project on a 6 month rolling contract. This opportunity will be based in Manchester 3 days a week. We are looking for an individual who has had OLE Design/Project Engineering experience, within this role you will be working within Network Rail standards.

As part of this role you will be working on one of the major rail projects in the north.

This opportunity will be 550-650 a day Inside IR35.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Are you a creative and driven digital marketing professional with a passion for SEO, content, and website optimisation? We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in growing our online presence, driving engagement, and generating leads.

This role sits within the Advance TRS Group and will support the marketing function across all three brands – Advance TRS, Advance TRS Management Consultancy (AMC), and CITILINE – delivering high-quality marketing activity for a range of markets and audiences.

About the Role

As Digital Marketing Coordinator, you’ll support and deliver a wide range of digital marketing and communication activities, with a focus on SEO strategy, website performance, and content marketing. You’ll help increase organic traffic, improve search engine rankings, and boost brand visibility. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment, working on exciting campaigns and projects across different brands.

Key Responsibilities

SEO & Website Optimisation

  • Plan and implement effective SEO strategies to improve search visibility and increase organic traffic.
  • Conduct keyword research and optimise website content for SEO best practices.
  • Collaborate with the web team to ensure the websites are fully optimised and up to date.
  • Monitor and analyse performance metrics using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, and other tools.

Content Marketing & Copywriting

  • Create engaging, SEO-focused content for blogs, web pages, and digital campaigns.
  • Support the creation of case studies, thought leadership articles, and marketing copy.
  • Implement internal and external linking strategies to enhance content performance.

Digital Campaigns & Social Media

  • Contribute to the planning and execution of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns.
  • Manage and schedule social media content, increasing brand engagement and visibility.
  • Support email marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with SEO and content strategies.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Track, analyse, and report on SEO and digital marketing performance.
  • Monitor competitor strategies and identify new opportunities for growth.
  • Use insights to continuously optimise campaigns and content.

Marketing Strategy & Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal teams to align digital marketing activities with business goals.
  • Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends, Google algorithm updates, and digital marketing innovations.
  • Support broader marketing and communications projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in SEO and content marketing.
  • Strong copywriting and content creation skills, with a keen eye for detail and brand tone.
  • Knowledge of WordPress or website CMS management.
  • Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, and other SEO tools.
  • Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms and marketing software.
  • Creative thinker with a strategic approach and ability to bring fresh ideas to the table.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with a desire to keep up to date with digital marketing trends.

Benefits & Rewards

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Up to 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Birthday day off after 1 year
  • Long service awards
  • Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
  • Perkbox – discounts and perks platform
  • Incentive lunches, vouchers, and activities
  • Weekly wellness hour

At Advance TRS, we value teamwork, and our regular team incentives, days out, and company celebrations help foster a strong, supportive culture. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, but we also believe in enjoying our success together as a united team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our dynamic team at a leading global engineering consultancy. In this critical role, you will be involved in the planning and delivery of a major airport project, contributing to its successful completion within scope, time, and budget.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in using Primavera P6 (P6), Earned Value Management (EVM), and a proven track record of successfully delivering airport projects. You will play a key role in stakeholder management, critical path analysis, and project delivery, ensuring all milestones are met and quality is maintained.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 (P6).
  • Implement Earned Value Management to track and report project performance.
  • Perform critical path analysis to identify and mitigate risks to project timelines.
  • Ensure effective stakeholder management by maintaining communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and senior management.
  • Oversee project progress, providing regular updates on key milestones, deadlines, and potential issues.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the project is delivered within budget, on time, and meets quality standards.
  • Coordinate and lead planning-related activities to ensure smooth execution of the airport project.
  • Assist in the preparation and presentation of project reports, updates, and forecasts to senior leadership.

Essential Experience and Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner within the construction or engineering sectors.
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 (P6) for project scheduling and planning.
  • Strong experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) to track and assess project performance.
  • Experience in stakeholder management, including managing communication and expectations.
  • Solid understanding of critical path analysis and its application to large-scale projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering airport projects from inception to completion.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

  • A relevant degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Experience working on projects in the range of £100m – £500m.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and team-working abilities.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

If you want to be considered for the role Apply now or get in touch with Sam Blair at Advance TRS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I am looking for a E&P DPE, to work on a Network Rail project on a 18 month contract. This opportunity will be based in Stratford 3 days a week, the remaining 2 days being able to work from home. We are looking for an individual who has had E&P DPE/CEM experience, within this role you will be working within Network Rail standards.

As part of this role you will be working on UPS schemes, and various renewals in the eastern region.

This opportunity will be 600-650 a day Inside IR35.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I am looking for a Signalling Team Leader who holds an SMTH license, with faulting and maintenance experience specifically within the railway sector.

We are looking for a Signalling Team Leader who is looking for a new challenge, joining a highly skilled team in the Wales and Western region you will be an integral part in maintaining a key route in the UK. We are looking for an individual who holds an SMTH licence or has previously held this competence.

Essentials

  • Experience of controlling a safe delivery of work.
  • Knowledge of signalling maintenance, inspection and renewal techniques.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.

Desirables

  • Hold or working towards NVQ Level 2 or 3
  • Able and willing to Drive.

To be considered for this role you must live no longer than an hour from Baglan3 .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Recruitment Resourcer

Location: Guildford

Advance your career with Advance TRS, a rapidly growing technical recruitment company with offices in Guildford and Portsmouth.

We are seeking a driven and dynamic individual to join our team as a Resourcer. This role offers an excellent platform for professional development within the recruitment industry, with clear pathways for progression and rewarding opportunities for success.

The Role:

As a Resourcer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our recruitment consultants by sourcing top-tier candidates and ensuring smooth operations across the recruitment process. You will be involved in both permanent, contract, and temporary placements, helping to find and manage candidates at various experience levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and select qualified candidates for a variety of roles
  • Advertise roles and network to attract potential candidates
  • Match candidate’s skills to suitable job vacancies
  • Build and maintain relationships with candidates
  • Meet individual and team targets, delivering results against KPIs
  • Ensure regular database maintenance and quality assurance compliance
  • Generate call lists and maintain the talent pool

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Confidence and professionalism on the phone
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with candidates
  • Persistence, patience, and resilience under pressure
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and excellent organisational skills
  • Proficiency with IT systems and the ability to meet deadlines

Why Join Advance TRS?

Advance TRS offers a vibrant and rewarding working environment, with a strong emphasis on career growth. We believe in recognising and celebrating success, and we promote from within, providing ample opportunities for advancement.

Benefits & Rewards

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Up to 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Birthday off after 1 year
  • Long service awards
  • Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
  • Perkbox – discounts and perks platform
  • Incentive lunches, vouchers, and activities
  • Weekly wellness hour

At Advance TRS, we value teamwork, and our regular team incentives, days out, and company celebrations help foster a strong, supportive culture. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, but we also believe in enjoying our success together as a united team.

About Us

Advance TRS is a leading technical recruitment agency, specialising in sectors such as engineering, construction, and transportation. With offices in key locations and an expanding business, this is an exciting time to join us.

Take the next step in your recruitment career with Advance TRS. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Senior Recruitment Consultant

Location: Guildford

Advance your career with Advance TRS, a rapidly growing technical recruitment company with offices in Guildford and Portsmouth.

We are seeking a driven and dynamic individual to join our team as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. This role offers an excellent platform for professional development within the recruitment industry, with clear pathways for progression and rewarding opportunities for success.

The Role:

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Advance TRS, you will play a pivotal role in consistently filling roles while showcasing strong business development abilities.

This position requires the development of your client portfolio within the sector, effective resourcing of discipline-specific roles, and adept management of the end-to-end 360 consultant process. Your role involves working towards delivering against targeted volume and activity (TVA), solidifying your expertise as a specialist in an industry niche, and implementing effective talent pooling strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Achieve activity-based KPIs as agreed with your line manager.
  • Maintain and update client and candidate records in the Voyager database.
  • Develop and expand relationships with clients within your sector.
  • Proactively business develop and grow your own client base.
  • Manage the full 360 recruitment process, from sourcing to placement.
  • Deliver against targeted volume and activity (TVA) goals.
  • Specialise in a specific industry niche and stay informed on market trends.
  • Develop and maintain a talent pool to reduce recruitment lead times.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Promote and embody the core values of commitment, quality, honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
  • Collaborate with team members to foster a positive working environment.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in 360 recruitment, managing the entire recruitment process.
  • Expertise in candidate qualification, role qualification, and disciplined resourcing.
  • Strong business development skills with the ability to cultivate and expand client relationships.
  • Proficiency in sourcing candidates through various channels.
  • Experience in securing new roles from existing clients and growing the client base.
  • Ability to ensure a positive experience for both clients and candidates throughout the process.
  • In-depth industry knowledge and specialisation in a niche sector.
  • Effective talent pooling strategies to maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Leadership skills to mentor and support junior team members.

Why Join Advance TRS?

Advance TRS offers a vibrant and rewarding working environment, with a strong emphasis on career growth. We believe in recognising and celebrating success, and we promote from within, providing ample opportunities for advancement.

Benefits & Rewards

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Up to 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Birthday off after 1 year
  • Long service awards
  • Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
  • Perkbox – discounts and perks platform
  • Incentive lunches, vouchers, and activities
  • Weekly wellness hour

At Advance TRS, we value teamwork, and our regular team incentives, days out, and company celebrations help foster a strong, supportive culture. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, but we also believe in enjoying our success together as a united team.

About Us

Advance TRS is a leading technical recruitment agency, specialising in sectors such as engineering, construction, and transportation. With offices in key locations and an expanding business, this is an exciting time to join us.

Take the next step in your recruitment career with Advance TRS. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Head of Professional Services
Location: Guildford

Advance your career with Advance TRS, a growing technical recruitment company with offices in Guildford and Portsmouth. We are looking for an experienced billing manager or a principal consultant ready to step up into a leadership role. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow our Professional Services division.

The Role

As Head of Professional Services, you will be responsible for developing and driving the division forward. This includes leading the existing team, expanding client relationships, and generating new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and grow the Professional Services division.
  • Develop and manage a high-performing recruitment team.
  • Drive business development and expand client relationships.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality recruitment services.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their hiring needs.
  • Set and achieve team targets and KPIs.
  • Identify market opportunities and position the division for success.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a billing manager or a principal consultant ready to step up.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • Excellent business development skills and a client-focused approach.
  • Experience in professional services recruitment.
  • An engineering background is desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to manage and grow a specialist recruitment function.

Why Join Advance TRS?

Advance TRS offers a vibrant and rewarding working environment, with a strong emphasis on career growth. We believe in recognising and celebrating success, and we promote from within, providing ample opportunities for advancement.

Benefits & Rewards

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Up to 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Birthday off after 1 year
  • Long service awards
  • Vitality Health Insurance after 1 year
  • Perkbox – discounts and perks platform
  • Incentive lunches, vouchers, and activities
  • Weekly wellness hour

At Advance TRS, we value teamwork, and our regular team incentives, days out, and company celebrations help foster a strong, supportive culture. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, but we also believe in enjoying our success together as a united team.

About Us

Advance TRS is a leading technical recruitment agency, specialising in sectors such as engineering, construction, and transportation. With offices in key locations and an expanding business, this is an exciting time to join us.

Take the next step in your recruitment career with Advance TRS. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Planner to join a global engineering civil principal contractor and support the Project Manager in delivering complex projects. This role involves developing and updating multi-disciplinary programmes, ensuring integration with dependencies, and managing cost loading and earned value parameters. You will play a key role in scenario planning, tracking programme progress, preparing reports, and supporting various project teams with programme information and updates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and update multi-disciplinary programmes with delivery teams, supply chain, and stakeholders.
  • Manage programme dependencies, including permits, consents, and stakeholder requirements.
  • Provide accurate earned value management using Primavera P6 and other tools.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports, look-ahead programmes, and site progress updates.
  • Liaise with project departments, support package managers, and ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience with Tier 1/Tier 2 contractors.
  • Proficient in ASTA Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and experience in large multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Experience in cost and resource loading, as well as using presentation tools like Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
  • Educated to HND/HNC level in a construction or related discipline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

I am looking for a Signalling DPE, to work on a Network Rail project on a 12 month contract. This opportunity will be based in Derby 3 days a week, the remaining 2 days being able to work from home. We are looking for an individual who has had Signalling DPE/CEM experience, working closely with control systems and system interfaces. Within this role you will be working within Network Rail standards.

This opportunity will be 600-650 a day Inside IR35.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Civil/Structural Rail Engineer – Rail

Location: London

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000

Hybrid Working

Overview:

A medium sized consultancy with a strong background and pipeline of work within the rail market, are actively searching for a Senior Engineer to join the established team.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy business, with good growth plans and a strong reputation.

This could suit somebody who has been at a larger business and would like to take on more responsibility, or perhaps somebody who wants to work for an SME, with an established and busy rail department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take a lead role in managing civil/structural design projects
  • Producing drawings, reports and specifications
  • Liaising with clients
  • Helping put together tenders
  • Scope and supervise surveys
  • Preparation of technical outputs to the highest standards

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Extensive civil/structural design experience within the rail environment
  • Experience of designing bridges, gantries, foundations, lineside civils, platforms, stations, UTX/URX and other rail civils.
  • Experience of design forms (F001, F002 & F003)
  • Designers risk assessments
  • Chartership is highly advantageous

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market please contact Sean on 07415684436.

Please note to be eligible for to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply now to join a leading consultancy on a multi million pound nuclear power station project in Bridgewater as a project planner. The right candidate for this role will have a minimum of 2 years in project planning with previous experience in delivering large infrastructure projects.

Essential Experience

  • Confident in using p6
  • Knowledge of cost and resource loading
  • Used Earn Value Management (EVM) on projects
  • Understand Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QRSA)

Desired Experience

  • A degree in engineering, project management or administration
  • Previously worked on Energy projects

Apply now or get in contract with Sam Blair at Advance TRS for more details.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are currently seeking a Compliance Coordinator to join our Guildford team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our contractors are compliant with all necessary training, certificated and regulations.

As a Compliance Coordinator at Advance TRS, you will be responsible for managing various compliance-related tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our projects. Your primary duties will include booking training courses, arranging drug & alcohol screenings, monitoring expiries, and maintaining accurate records in our database. Additionally, you will assist with managing subcontractor sponsorships.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Booking of all training courses required
  • Booking all D&A and medicals
  • Monitoring expiries of all courses, D&A and medicals. Arranging recent where necessary and gathering all documentation required in order for contractors to undertake them.
  • Updating the database with new training providers and contact information.
  • Request sub sponsor weekly hours.
  • Manage incoming sub sponsor requests.
  • Maintain sentinel, monitor sponsorships and desponsor where required.
  • Running expiring items reports weekly and chasing up documents and tickets from contractors.
  • Ordering PPE to be sent to contractors.
  • Assisting the team in picking up inbound phone calls

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent computer literacy in all MS Office packages
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Be able to work to tight deadlines.
  • A calm, professional manner
  • Be able to prioritise.
  • Excellent administrative skills
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • The ability to work on your own initiative.
  • Strong organisational skills

Advance TRS is a leading technical recruitment company that has consistently achieved year-on-year growth since establishing. Currently we operate from three offices in Guildford, London, and Portsmouth. Our dedication to delivering premium-quality service has been consistently acknowledged through industry award nominations and wins. Joining Advance TRS not only comes with a competitive salary but also includes access to a fantastic benefits package. Each quarter our company gather to recognise achievements and celebrate success in addition to running other socials and incentive events and activities.

  • Kick off conference – each new financial year our team gather to celebrate success, share updates, team build and socialise.
  • Summer conference – each summer we take staff from all offices for a day out of the business to socialise and celebrate.
  • New Year Conference – we kick off the new calendar year with a virtual meeting for each office to share success and key information.
  • Christmas party – every December we celebrate with an all-expenses paid meal drinks and live entertainment.
  • Sales Incentive – 3 times a year we run incentive games with the winners going out on afternoon trip or activity.
  • Lunches & Trips – Each quarter a non-sales employee is selected to join the sales 100% lunch as non-sales Employee of the Quarter and each year there is also an opportunity for non-sales employees to join the annual overseas incentive trip.

We offer a private company pension scheme and match employee contributions up to 5% a premium-free Group Private Medical Insurance Plan, covered by our Group Life Assurance Policy. After probation you have access to our perks and discounts platform facilitated by Perk box including things such as Cheaper cinema tickets, free coffees, free phone insurance and discounts of hundreds of restaurants and high street stores.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Thanks to another year of growth across the business, Advance TRS are actively recruiting within our Rail & Infrastructure division and looking for driven, committed & energetic individuals to join our Guildford office. As part of our long-term growth strategy we actively develop our staff and promote from within, recognising key performances and providing opportunities within the company for everyone to succeed.

In the role of Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of the recruitment process, having ownership of your clients operating within a specific discipline in the sector. You will be empowered to grow your own specialism within the business, working with clients and candidates to manage everything from initial engagement to the end of the recruitment process, and maintain longevity of relationships with all stakeholders.

Your key daily focus will be on:

  • Proactively develop and nurture relationships with new clients within the designated sector.
  • Source new business opportunities, including pulling new roles from warm clients and expanding the client portfolio.
  • Expertly resource discipline-specific roles, utilising various channels to identify and attract top talent.
  • Qualify candidates through in-depth assessments to ensure alignment with client requirements.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement to successful candidate placement.
  • Collaborate effectively with clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout the process.
  • Build and maintain a robust talent pool within the industry niche, proactively identifying potential candidates for future opportunities.

We understand that the best people for the roles are not necessarily in an identical position already so, with our training and development plans in place, we can develop people with the right energy and commitment to progress. To succeed in this post, it would be advantageous to have the following skills and attributes:

  • Recruitment or a targeted sales background
  • Experience of interacting with clients and customers in a professional environment
  • Excellent communication both verbal and written
  • Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining quality
  • Integrity, ambition and an inbuilt drive to progress

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Thanks to another year of growth across the business, Advance TRS are actively recruiting within our Rail & Infrastructure division and looking for driven, committed & energetic individuals to join our Guildford office. As part of our long-term growth strategy we actively develop our staff and promote from within, recognising key performances and providing opportunities within the company for everyone to succeed.

In the role of Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of the recruitment process, having ownership of your clients operating within a specific discipline in the sector. You will be empowered to grow your own specialism within the business, working with clients and candidates to manage everything from initial engagement to the end of the recruitment process, and maintain longevity of relationships with all stakeholders.

Your key daily focus will be on:

  • Proactively develop and nurture relationships with new clients within the designated sector.
  • Source new business opportunities, including pulling new roles from warm clients and expanding the client portfolio.
  • Expertly resource discipline-specific roles, utilising various channels to identify and attract top talent.
  • Qualify candidates through in-depth assessments to ensure alignment with client requirements.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement to successful candidate placement.
  • Collaborate effectively with clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout the process.
  • Build and maintain a robust talent pool within the industry niche, proactively identifying potential candidates for future opportunities.

We understand that the best people for the roles are not necessarily in an identical position already so, with our training and development plans in place, we can develop people with the right energy and commitment to progress. To succeed in this post, it would be advantageous to have the following skills and attributes:

  • Recruitment or a targeted sales background
  • Experience of interacting with clients and customers in a professional environment
  • Excellent communication both verbal and written
  • Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining quality
  • Integrity, ambition and an inbuilt drive to progress

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join a global engineering consultancy as a project planner and support the delivery of major infrastructure, energy and MOD projects in the south west. For the role you must have experience in the relevant sectors and working knowledge of P6, scheduling and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain schedules in relevant planning software.
  • Support Project / Project Controls Managers to maintain schedules and their interfaces.
  • Manage the contract requirements for the schedules.
  • Provide Reporting Outputs to Project specification.
  • Capture and work to Industry Best Practices.

Essential Experience

  • Previous experience building and maintaining P6.
  • Knowledge of project and programme planning processes and life cycles.
  • Ability to integrate and analyse complex data from a number of sources and differing formats.
  • Stakeholder Management

Desired Experience

  • Degree in engineering, administration or project management
  • Previously worked on Integrated Scheduling

APPLY NOW or contact Sam Blair at Advance TRS for more information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.