Job Title: Senior/Principal Civil Engineer (Water)
Salary: £50,000-70,000
Location: South & South-East England (with hybrid working)
Type: Permanent, hybrid

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to play a leading role in delivering vital water-related projects across the UK and internationally. From designing major water supply infrastructure to developing climate-resilient flood protection, you’ll contribute to projects that improve lives, protect environments, and shape future water solutions.

About Our Client:

Our client is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees in more than 50 countries. They pride themselves on their people-first culture, offering opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow within a supportive, employee-owned business.

Their Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for tackling the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. They deliver advisory services, feasibility studies, and detailed design, ensuring safe water supplies, preventing urban flooding, and improving river and coastal health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of major water supply infrastructure projects.
  • Contribute to sustainable wastewater and flood protection solutions.
  • Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports.
  • Represent our client in client meetings, fostering strong relationships.
  • Manage project teams, budgets, and programmes to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Support technical excellence, commercial success, and proposal writing.
  • Maintain best practice in health, safety, welfare, and environmental impact.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

  • Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution.
  • Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects.
  • Strong design and design team management experience.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Good knowledge of CDM designer responsibilities.

Desirable:

  • Ability to travel to other offices and project sites.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff and building team capability.
  • Experience in preparing bids and client engagement.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Private medical insurance.
  • Health cash plan & wellbeing support.
  • Pension contribution matching (4.5%-7%).
  • Life assurance (4-6x salary) & income protection.
  • Annual bonus schemes.
  • 33-35 days holiday (with option to buy/sell leave).
  • Enhanced family leave policies.
  • Professional institution subscription fees covered.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Active employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.

Eligibility:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Our client is not currently offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Opportunity for Growth:

You’ll have the chance to build your expertise across diverse water-related projects, with strong opportunities for career progression-whether as a technical subject matter expert or in leadership roles. With global specialists supporting you, this is a place to thrive.

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 looking for a signalling project manager based in London on a 6 month rolling contract.

We are seeking an individual who has railway signalling experience and has worked on major signalling projects with network rail standard experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team to work on one of the largest projects in the UK currently.

This is a 6 month initial contract and is 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.

About the Team

Our client’s consultancy team is made up of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts, delivering asset management and operational strategy for major water industry clients. This is an evolving and dynamic sector, requiring innovation, resilience, and strong commercial focus. With a wide portfolio of projects leading into AMP8 and beyond, this is an excellent opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of the UK water industry.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for successfully delivering projects from inception to handover, ensuring operational excellence and commercial success. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will manage a range of capital delivery projects, balancing technical, contractual, and financial requirements to achieve client and business objectives.

This role requires not only strong project management skills but also proven commercial acumen, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage projects through the full lifecycle using the four pillars of project management: Plan, Organise, Lead & Control.
  • Maintain financial and contractual control of projects, ensuring the company’s interests are protected at all times.
  • Accurately forecast, monitor, and report on costs, value, and profitability.
  • Ensure all estimating and cost build-ups are robust at proposal stage.
  • Proactively manage budgets, schedules, and resources to deliver within agreed parameters.
  • Work collaboratively with programming and logistics teams to meet project requirements.
  • Administer NEC4 contracts, including compensation event submissions and contract compliance.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, resolving commercial or contractual issues effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and management systems.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance operational and financial priorities.
  • Proficient in project management systems, tools, and processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and respond to operational, contractual, and financial data.
  • Skilled in negotiation and resolution of contentious issues.
  • Proven ability to manage risks and deliver successful outcomes.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

  • Degree in a Technical or Construction discipline preferred but not essential.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the water or infrastructure sector.

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: Electrical Project Manager – Substations (33kV)

Location: UK-wide / Hybrid

Role Overview:

The Electrical Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of substation construction and refurbishment projects, with a focus on 33kV systems. The role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, stakeholder coordination, and project leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full lifecycle of electrical substation projects from initiation to closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
  • Lead cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, designers, and contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, NEC/NFPA codes, and health & safety standards.
  • Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
  • Liaise with internal departments (Design, Procurement, Operations) and external stakeholders (e.g., SONI, customers).
  • Monitor project risks, costs, and performance, providing regular reports and forecasts.
  • Maintain high standards of on-site safety and quality assurance.
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Requirements:

  • HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical project management, ideally within substations or utility infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, protection, and metering.
  • Experience with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
  • Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and commercial management software (e.g., CEMAR).
  • Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Desirable:

  • Accredited Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (IET or equivalent).
  • Experience with 33kV-132kV substation projects.
  • Knowledge of online project collaboration tools and CAD software.

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 looking for an OLEC 3 Linemen to support our client with ongoing works in the London Area.

This is a Long Term contract opportunities to join an experienced team and support the completion of major projects around the South.

We are looking for an individual who has proven experience on OLE works and has had experience with all aspects of overhead contact systems. To be considered for this role you will need MEWP Competency and experience of OLE to OLEC 3 standard.

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 looking for an OLE Site Supervisor to support our client with ongoing works in the London Area.

This is a Long Term contract opportunities to join an experienced team and support the completion of major projects around the South.

We are looking for an individual who has proven experience on OLE works and has had site supervisor experience in 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.

Senior Power Systems Engineer – Engineering Consultancy

Location: Multiple UK offices (including Bristol, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Reading)
Work Type: Full-time, flexible location
Sector: Electrical Engineering – Infrastructure, Data Centres, Mission Critical Projects

Overview

An opportunity to join a leading engineering consultancy known for its human-centric and sustainable approach to design. The role sits within a high-performing HV team delivering power systems analysis and design across complex infrastructure and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of HV/MV/LV power systems analysis and design.
  • Perform load flow, fault level, harmonic (G5/5), and protection studies.
  • Design substations and points of connection from LV to HV.
  • Conduct earth rise, touch potential, and resilience studies.
  • Produce specifications, schematics, and reports.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in HV engineering or power systems design.
  • Proficiency in tools like ETAP, Amtech, Revit, BIM, CAD.
  • Deep understanding of substation design, protection coordination, arc flash, CT calculations, and power quality studies.
  • Ability to model complex networks and conduct advanced studies.
  • Experience in client-facing consultancy roles and mentoring.

Benefits

  • 9-day fortnight scheme, private medical cover, EV salary sacrifice, stock options, up to 30 days annual leave.
  • Inclusive culture with strong focus on wellbeing, development, and flexibility.

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:

Associate Director – Building Services (Mechanical)

Location:

London, UK

Company Overview:

An innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Mechanical Building Services to join its growing team in London. The company delivers high-quality integrated design solutions across civil, structural, MEP, and façade disciplines, with a strong focus on environmental integrity, economic viability, and pragmatic engineering.

The consultancy supports both private and public sector clients and is known for delivering efficient, client-focused services throughout all stages of the built environment lifecycle, from design and construction to engineering and ongoing maintenance.

Role Overview:

The Associate Director will be responsible for leading mechanical engineering delivery across multiple projects. This includes ensuring timely, accurate project outcomes, managing communication between engineering and modelling teams, and contributing to business development and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will also mentor and manage engineering staff and support the wider objectives of the business.

General Responsibilities:

Project Role:

  • Manage all aspects of a project portfolio as Project Manager and, where appropriate, as Project Director.
  • Act as a primary client contact on assigned projects.
  • Oversee key project aspects including:
    • Timely project delivery
    • Client satisfaction
    • Financial performance (profitability and cash flow)
    • Quality assurance
  • Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
  • Demonstrate commercial awareness and strong stakeholder management.
  • Prepare and present project proposals.
  • Negotiate and secure fee proposals, including managing additional service requests.
  • Assemble and manage internal and external project teams and resources.
  • Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery.

Company Role:

  • Lead and coordinate regular team meetings.
  • Manage and mentor a team of engineers, including Associates.
  • Oversee:
    • Staff motivation and development
    • Day-to-day workload management
    • Resource planning and performance
    • Profitability tracking
  • Implement company policies related to health and safety, quality, and training.
  • Understand and contribute to business performance indicators and strategic objectives.
  • Support the development and refinement of company procedures.

Engineering Function:

  • Act as a technical authority within the mechanical discipline.
  • Advise clients on a range of engineering issues including:
    • Concept and detailed design
    • Procurement strategies
    • Risk and claim assessments
  • Possess a strong understanding of analysis tools, CAD standards, and 3D modelling practices.

Business Development:

  • Drive business growth by:
    • Winning new projects
    • Developing new client relationships
    • Expanding work with existing clients
  • Meet agreed annual business development targets.
  • Represent the consultancy in external meetings and industry events.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Chartered Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
  • Proven track record in mechanical design and project delivery across multiple building types and procurement methods.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and commercial skills.

Company Benefits:

  • 20 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
  • Additional 3 days of leave during the Christmas period (non-contractual, company-designated)
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Access to health and wellbeing services
  • Flexible working hours
  • Bupa private health insurance
  • Quarterly company socials
  • Chartership and CPD support
  • Coverage of two professional memberships annually
  • Additional leave on your birthday
  • Friday breakfasts or lunches (alternating weekly)

If you are interested in discussing in more detail please contact 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.

Senior Public Health Design Engineer (Building Services) – Outside IR35
Location: London
Contract: 6 Months (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Circa £45-£50 per hour

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Design Engineer with expertise in Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems to join a leading Building Services Consultancy in London. This is a 6-month contract position (Outside IR35), working on a range of commercial projects, including high-end office developments and mixed-use schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Specification: Develop Public Health (PH) engineering designs, including domestic water, drainage, rainwater, and fire protection systems.
  • Fire & Sprinkler Systems: Design and coordinate fire suppression, sprinkler systems, and water mist solutions in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Project Delivery: Lead PH designs from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with UK building codes and best practices.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, and Contractors.
  • Technical Reports: Prepare detailed reports, drawings, and specifications to support planning and construction phases.
  • Site Support: Provide technical guidance and resolve issues during construction phases.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Public Health Engineering within a building services consultancy.
  • Fire Protection Expertise: Strong knowledge of fire suppression systems, sprinkler protection, and misting systems.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), and hydraulic calculation software.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with BS EN 12845, NFPA, and LPCB standards for fire protection.
  • Qualifications: Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Public Health Engineering, or related field.
  • IR35 Status: Able to operate Outside IR35 as a contractor.
  • Availability: Ready for an immediate start or short notice period.

What’s on Offer?

  • 6-month contract with possible extension
  • Competitive hourly rate (£45-£50 per hour) – Outside IR35
  • Hybrid working (London-based office with site visits as required)
  • Exciting portfolio of commercial projects

If you’re an experienced Public Health Engineer with expertise in fire protection and sprinkler design, and available for an ASAP start, apply now by sending your cv to 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.

Position: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Sector: Building Services & Data Centres

About the Company:

We are a medium-sized, well-established building services consultancy based in London, delivering high-quality MEP design solutions across a range of sectors, with a strong focus on data centres, commercial, and residential projects. Our team prides itself on technical excellence, innovation, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with building services and data centre experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on technically challenging projects, develop their expertise, and progress within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in leading electrical designs for building services projects, with a particular focus on data centres, commercial buildings, and residential developments. You will take responsibility for design solutions from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Electrical Design: Lead the design of electrical building services systems, including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, lighting, fire alarms, and security systems, with a focus on data centres and critical environments.
  • Project Management: Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery within budget, timeline, and to the highest technical standards.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, reviewing designs and ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Client Engagement: Work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions that meet their needs.
  • Compliance & Regulations: Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant UK regulations, including BS 7671 (18th Edition), CIBSE guidelines, and BREEAM standards.
  • Site Inspections & Reports: Conduct site surveys, inspections, and audits, providing technical reports and recommendations.
  • Sustainability & Innovation: Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable solutions into design projects, considering the latest industry advancements and net-zero strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in electrical building services design, with data centre project experience highly desirable.
  • Qualifications: Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional Memberships: Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IET or CIBSE is preferred.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of power distribution, LV/HV systems, UPS, generator systems, and other critical infrastructure elements.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (desirable), Amtech (Trimble), Dialux/Relux, and other relevant design tools.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of British Standards, Building Regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Project & Team Leadership: Ability to take ownership of projects and provide technical leadership to junior engineers.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions effectively.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Career Development: Structured progression path with training, CPD support, and mentoring towards Chartership.
  • Exciting Projects: Work on high-profile data centre and building services projects.
  • Flexible & Hybrid Working: A modern approach to work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and growing consultancy, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
  • Holiday & Benefits Package: Competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, and additional company benefits.

How to Apply:

If you are a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity within a growing London-based consultancy, apply today! Submit your CV to 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.

UK Technical Director – Building Services

Lead the Future of Sustainable Building Design

We are looking to appoint a UK Technical Director for Building Services to lead our expertise in building services engineering, sustainability, and low-carbon solutions. This pivotal role will ensure design excellence, technical innovation, and environmental performance across our multi-disciplinary teams, empowering our Architects and Engineers to create high-quality, future-ready buildings and spaces.

This position will report directly to the UK Practice Director and Professional Head of Discipline, offering strategic leadership to a team of over 900 professionals within our UK Building Design practice.

About the Role

As a key figure in our Building Services team, you will be involved in some of the most high-profile and technically challenging projects globally. Our diverse portfolio includes residential, education, aviation, energy (nuclear, fusion, renewables), commercial, transport, and defence sectors.

This role will allow you to collaborate with designers across the UK and internationally, shaping projects that range from individual buildings to large-scale city-wide developments. You will drive technical leadership, innovation, and sustainable design strategies while ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee technical excellence in mechanical building services design, ensuring environmental systems are integrated from the concept stage.
  • Provide expert guidance and quality assurance, reviewing designs and project progression at key milestones.
  • Take a hands-on approach in complex projects, offering in-depth technical leadership where necessary.
  • Establish and maintain technical and quality standards, in collaboration with regional Technical Authorities.
  • Identify emerging technologies and innovative solutions that enhance building performance and sustainability.
  • Support training and professional development initiatives to nurture technical expertise within the team.
  • Represent the company as a subject matter expert in mechanical building services, both internally and externally.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry bodies, and project stakeholders.

Location & Flexibility

This position is flexible and can be based in any of our UK offices, including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Epsom, Leeds, Warrington, and Cardiff.

We embrace hybrid working, allowing a mix of office and remote work to support work-life balance.

What You Bring

Expertise in Mechanical Building Services – A solid background in mechanical engineering and building services consultancy within both the public and private sectors.
Strategic Leadership – Ability to influence senior stakeholders, shape design strategies, and drive technical excellence.
Extensive Project Experience – Proven track record of delivering high-quality, technically complex mechanical designs.
Chartered Status – A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services, along with Chartered Membership (CIBSE, IET, or similar).
Strong Leadership & Mentorship – Ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team of professionals.
Commercial & Business Awareness – An understanding of project delivery, financial management, and client engagement.
Excellent Communication Skills – A clear, professional approach to collaborating with both internal teams and external clients.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Working – No rigid 9-to-5, with options for hybrid, part-time, and alternative work arrangements.
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits – Regularly reviewed salaries, 25+ days annual leave, plus the option to buy or sell leave.
  • Career Growth & Development – Access to industry-leading training, mentorship, and career progression opportunities.
  • Supportive & Inclusive Culture – We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Apply Today

For more details contact 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.

Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: London
Contract Type: Outside IR35, Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Hourly Rate: Circa £45 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: MEP Building Services Consultancy (Residential & Commercial Projects)

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity with a dynamic SME MEP Building Services Consultancy based in London. This is an outside IR35, contract role offering £45 per hour for a 6-month duration, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and performance.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions for a wide range of residential and commercial projects. You will be an integral part of a small but highly skilled team, and will take ownership of project design, technical leadership, and client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a real impact on exciting, varied projects in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Design: Lead the design of mechanical building services systems for residential and commercial projects, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems.
  • Project Leadership: Manage projects from initial concept through to delivery, ensuring designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordination: Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines (electrical, structural) to ensure integrated, coordinated designs and project delivery.
  • Client Liaison: Engage with clients to understand project requirements, attend meetings, and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, specifications, and tender documents in line with project timelines.
  • Site Visits & Inspections: Conduct site visits for surveys, inspections, and to provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs adhere to industry standards, codes of practice, and health and safety regulations, maintaining high-quality outputs.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in mechanical design engineering, with a proven track record of delivering building services projects in the residential and commercial sectors.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and other mechanical systems design.
  • Qualifications: A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES, or Hevacomp.
  • Knowledge of Regulations: Thorough understanding of relevant industry standards, codes of practice, and regulations (e.g., Building Regulations, British Standards, etc.).
  • Project Management: Experience managing projects, including liaising with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information in an accessible manner.
  • Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Experience in Residential & Commercial Projects: Experience with both residential and commercial building services projects is essential.
  • IR35 Compliance: Must be eligible to work outside of IR35.

What We Offer:

  • Hourly Rate: Circa £45 per hour (dependent on experience), outside IR35.
  • Contract Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension.
  • Immediate Start: ASAP start for the right candidate.
  • Exciting Projects: Work on a range of high-profile residential and commercial projects in London.
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangements available, allowing for a balanced approach to remote and office-based work.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to work in a dynamic, growing consultancy and gain exposure to a variety of projects and clients.

How to Apply:

If you are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in residential and commercial projects, and you’re looking for an immediate start on an exciting contract opportunity, please submit your updated CV to 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.

Associate Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Associate Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in delivering multi-disciplinary projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with expertise in managing complex projects, overseeing multiple priorities, and providing technical leadership in electrical engineering. As a key technical authority, you will support teams on major projects, mentor engineers and technicians, and play a crucial role in client management. Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders will be vital to success in this role.

Key Purpose

  • Oversee the commercial and resource management of electrical engineering in projects, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.
  • Champion quality control and compliance, ensuring that all engineering work adheres to industry standards and best practices.
  • Support the growth and development of the electrical team, actively contributing to strategic decision-making, training, and technical excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage time, cost, quality, and resources across projects while ensuring effective communication with teams and leadership.
  • Support the development of project proposals, including enquiry planning, tender reviews, fee estimates, and scope of work definition.
  • Oversee project financial performance, including monitoring fees, managing cost variations, and ensuring commercial objectives are met.
  • Implement cost control measures and resource planning to ensure project profitability.
  • Provide technical reviews and design oversight, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Act as a mentor and technical guide, supporting the professional growth and engagement of engineers and technicians.
  • Serve as the primary client interface on key projects, ensuring exceptional service and project outcomes.
  • Implement strategic initiatives as directed by senior management to align with business goals.

Accountabilities

  • Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes development, feedback, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Oversee staff management in project execution, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and site surveys.
  • Lead project coordination efforts, liaising with design and construction teams to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.

Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications

Essential:

  • Chartered Member of IET or CIBSE (or working towards chartership).
  • Strong experience in multi-disciplinary project delivery within at least one major sector.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams, including apprentices, graduates, and senior engineers, to deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships, driving long-term business success.
  • Extensive experience in design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire teams, ensuring project success and professional development.

Desirable:

  • Broad experience in multi-sector project delivery across multiple disciplines.
  • Significant expertise in mentoring, coaching, and professional development of engineering teams.
  • Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams on complex engineering projects.
  • Strong ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive business and technical excellence.
  • Solid background in client relationship management, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.

For more information please contact 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.

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Location: London
Salary: Circa £40,000
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: 5 days in the office
Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK

We’re working with a well-established and growing Building Services consultancy based in London that’s looking to hire an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their close-knit team.

About the Role:

You’ll be working on a variety of exciting projects across the commercial, residential, education, and mixed-use sectors. The role will see you involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to detailed delivery.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and specification of electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarms, and data
  • Produce detailed designs using AutoCAD and other relevant tools
  • Work closely with mechanical, architectural, and structural teams
  • Attend client meetings and support project delivery on time and within budget
  • Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and industry standards

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical building services design
  • Strong knowledge of UK standards and regulations
  • Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Dialux/Relux, Amtech)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • Right to work in the UK is essential

Why Join?

  • Work on diverse, high-profile London-based projects
  • Be part of a supportive team in a well-respected SME
  • Opportunities for progression and continuous learning

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to make a real impact in a busy consultancy environment, please contact 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.

Job Title: Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer – Building Services
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Building Services Engineering

About the Role:
Are you a forward-thinking Electrical Engineer eager to tackle complex engineering challenges? Do you have a passion for creating sustainable solutions that have a lasting impact on society and the environment? If you’re naturally inquisitive, driven by innovation, and thrive in a collaborative environment, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services team and help shape a more sustainable future. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in delivering high-quality electrical designs, managing projects, and maintaining strong client relationships across a diverse range of commercial, residential, and international landmark projects.

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence, and this position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and to work within a team that embraces cutting-edge digital and parametric design practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the electrical engineering aspects of MEP projects, managing your discipline while coordinating with other engineering teams to ensure integrated and seamless designs.
  • Work independently on technical tasks, providing detailed designs, and overseeing work completed by junior engineers.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, using your expertise to inspire confidence and guide projects to successful delivery.
  • Manage project timelines and ensure all deliverables meet deadlines, client requirements, and the highest standards of quality.
  • If appointed as Project Manager, coordinate tasks, allocate resources, and oversee smooth project execution from start to finish.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, particularly in digital and parametric design, and implement these innovations into your project work for enhanced efficiency and smarter solutions.

What You Need to Succeed:
To thrive in this role, you should bring the following qualifications and experience:

  • A degree (or HNC) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, accredited by CIBSE, IET, or IMechE.
  • Proven experience in electrical building services design, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
  • Working towards or already holding IEng or CEng status.
  • Strong ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of technical tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise manner to clients and team members.
  • An interest in or experience with digital and parametric design tools, and a passion for exploring new technologies.

Why Apply:

  • Clear career development path with mentorship and training opportunities to support your growth.
  • A leadership team that values innovation and encourages creative solutions.
  • A welcoming, inclusive workplace that celebrates individuality and fosters a supportive culture.
  • The chance to work on impactful, high-profile projects alongside talented colleagues and clients.
  • Stability and long-term prospects with a foundation-owned company.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to make a difference and advance your career with us, apply today! For more information or to discuss the role further, reach out to 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.

MEP Revit Coordinator

Location: Bristol
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

Company Overview

A specialist Building Services MEP BIM consultancy is seeking a skilled MEP Revit Coordinator to join their Bristol team. This boutique consultancy is known for delivering high-quality MEP BIM solutions across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and efficiency, they are looking for a detail-oriented professional to support their growing portfolio of projects.

Role Overview

As an MEP Revit Coordinator, you will play a key role in producing and coordinating MEP models using Revit and BIM methodologies. Working closely with engineers and designers, you will ensure the integration and accuracy of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) building services within project designs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage detailed MEP Revit models for building services projects.
  • Coordinate MEP systems with architectural and structural elements.
  • Collaborate with engineers, BIM Managers, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Maintain BIM standards, templates, and workflows in line with industry best practices.
  • Clash detection and resolution using Navisworks or similar software.
  • Support the implementation of BIM Level 2 and ISO 19650 standards.
  • Assist in training and supporting junior staff in Revit MEP best practices.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an MEP Revit Coordinator, BIM Technician, or similar role within Building Services.
  • Strong proficiency in Revit MEP with experience in family creation, parametric modeling, and BIM workflows.
  • Knowledge of MEP building services design principles.
  • Familiarity with Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Dynamo (desirable but not essential).
  • Understanding of BIM Level 2 requirements and ISO 19650 workflows.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of circa £35,000 per annum.
  • Opportunity to work on exciting and complex projects within a growing boutique consultancy.
  • Career development and training in advanced BIM methodologies.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an MEP Revit professional looking to advance their career within a forward-thinking BIM-focused consultancy. If you are interested please contact 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.

About the Division

The Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for tackling the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. The division plays a key role in safeguarding water supplies, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of rivers and coastal environments.

Their multi-disciplinary teams deliver services across the full project lifecycle – from advisory and feasibility studies through to outline and detailed design. This creates technically stimulating opportunities while ensuring clients receive best-in-class solutions.

The Role

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Wastewater Network Modeller to join their national wastewater modelling team. With recent success in securing multiple AMP8 Frameworks, continued collaboration with Scottish Water, and input into international projects, this is a diverse and rewarding role where you will have the chance to lead, shape, and influence.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in wastewater modelling, motivated to take on a leadership role, and enthusiastic about mentoring others. You will provide both technical direction and project leadership, with the scope to influence modelling strategy and represent the business in client-facing situations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading flood alleviation, environmental studies and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) projects
  • Managing model build, model maintenance, and verification projects
  • Developing survey specifications
  • Preparing and reviewing reports, presentations, and deliverables produced by junior staff
  • Supervising and mentoring colleagues, supporting professional growth and development
  • Representing the company in client meetings, workshops, and business development activities
  • Driving continuous improvement in technical quality and project delivery
  • Supporting bidding opportunities through technical and commercial input

Depending on experience, responsibilities may also include:

  • Project management, including resourcing, budgeting, and programme management
  • Line management of colleagues

Career Development

Our client offers a highly innovative and collaborative environment, with clear pathways to develop in technical, management, or client-facing roles. With the business continuing to grow, there are excellent prospects for long-term career progression.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

  • Proven experience in model build, verification, and solution development
  • Strong track record in managing projects, leading teams, and developing people
  • Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and GIS packages
  • Excellent communication skills – able to clearly present technical discussions to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to check and assure the quality of others’ work, driving continuous improvement
  • Relevant degree or vocational qualification
  • Chartered with a relevant professional body (ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent experience)

Desirable:

  • Demonstrable experience in the UK water industry
  • Programming knowledge in FME, VBA, Ruby, or Python (advantageous but not essential)
  • Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Project management experience or skills
  • Line management experience or 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 Opportunity

Our client is seeking talented Flood Risk Modellers, Surface Water Modellers and Coastal Modellers to join their established teams across Central & Southern England and Wales. Positions are available at all levels, from junior through to principal grade, offering the chance to develop your career within a respected and forward-thinking consultancy.

This is an opportunity to work with an organisation that places innovation, sustainability and resilience at the core of its work. Independently owned, the business fosters a collaborative culture and invests heavily in long-term professional development, cutting-edge technology, and life-long learning.

The Role

With a background in hydraulic or flood risk modelling, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects, such as:

  • Flood mapping at site, catchment and regional scale
  • Integrated flood risk modelling and analysis
  • Nature-based solutions and climate adaptation strategies
  • Supporting engineering and design teams with technical expertise

You will collaborate with planners, engineers and environmental specialists to deliver high-quality outputs for a broad range of public and private sector clients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing robust modelling outputs and ensuring technical excellence
  • Applying innovative tools, methods and approaches
  • Working closely with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to business growth
  • Exploring data science and AI applications to enhance modelling processes

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience in hydraulic, flood risk, surface water or coastal modelling
  • Be proficient with one or more industry-standard packages (Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM, MIKE+, TUFLOW)
  • Have strong capability in 1D, 2D and linked 1D/2D modelling in rural and urban contexts
  • Understand UK flood risk policy and management practices
  • Be skilled in GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and terrain data analysis
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable experience includes:

  • Knowledge of hydrological methods (e.g. FEH)
  • Familiarity with advanced modelling techniques such as CFD
  • Project management or client-facing experience
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Coding ability in Python, R or similar

Qualifications

  • A degree in environmental science, geography, mathematics, engineering or a related field
  • Chartered status (or working towards it) is highly regarded and actively supported

Why Apply?

Our client offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities across multiple office locations. This role provides the platform to develop a long-term career while contributing to innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that address major environmental challenges.

If you are passionate about flood risk, surface water or coastal modelling, this is a chance to make a genuine impact while developing your career with a progressive organisation.

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: Project Planner
Location: Birmingham (with travel to Lichfield and Fort Dunlop)
Salary: £60,000 – £62,000 per annum

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this position, ONLY candidates who have full right to work in the UK holding either a UK passport, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) will be considered for this position.

The Role
A growing consultancy specialising in delivering high quality project controls and planning expertise to clients across the infrastructure and rail sector are seeking a skilled Project Planner to join our expanding team.

Based primarily in Birmingham, you will provide planning support across key sites in Lichfield and Fort Dunlop. The role will involve developing, maintaining, and reporting on integrated project schedules, ensuring delivery against client objectives, and driving best practice in planning and project controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Support the production and maintenance of integrated schedules across multiple workstreams.
  • Apply Earned Value Management techniques to monitor project performance.
  • Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and progress analysis to support decision making.
  • Ensure compliance with client planning standards, processes and governance frameworks.
  • Support risk and change management processes in line with NEC contract awareness.
  • Engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and construction.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to project stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Project Planner within civil engineering or rail projects.
  • Strong proficiency with Primavera P6.
  • Experience in integrated scheduling and programme controls.
  • Knowledge and application of EVM principles.
  • Working knowledge of NEC contracts (awareness required).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Working knowledge of Critical Path Analysis or Critical Path Method.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • Professional membership of APM, PMI or similar is an advantage.

To discuss in more detail please call Billy Mitchell at Advance TRS, or apply directly.

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: Project Planner
Location: Milton Keynes (with travel to Oxford, Bicester and across Buckinghamshire)
Salary: £60,000 – £62,000 per annum

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this position, ONLY candidates who have full right to work in the UK holding either a UK passport, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) will be considered for this position.

The Role
A growing consultancy specialising in delivering high quality project controls and planning expertise to clients across the infrastructure and rail sector are seeking a skilled Project Planner to join our expanding team.

Based primarily in Milton Keynes, you will provide planning support across key sites in Oxford, Bicester and Buckinghamshire. The role will involve developing, maintaining, and reporting on integrated project schedules, ensuring delivery against client objectives, and driving best practice in planning and project controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Support the production and maintenance of integrated schedules across multiple workstreams.
  • Apply Earned Value Management techniques to monitor project performance.
  • Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and progress analysis to support decision making.
  • Ensure compliance with client planning standards, processes and governance frameworks.
  • Support risk and change management processes in line with NEC contract awareness.
  • Engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and construction.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to project stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Project Planner within civil engineering or rail projects.
  • Strong proficiency with Primavera P6.
  • Experience in integrated scheduling and programme controls.
  • Knowledge and application of EVM principles.
  • Working knowledge of NEC contracts (awareness required).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Working knowledge of Critical Path Analysis or Critical Path Method.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • Professional membership of APM, PMI or similar is an advantage.

To discuss in more detail please call Billy Mitchell at Advance TRS, or apply directly.

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.

Rostering Clerk

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Rostering Clerk to join our Operations team, with a focus on workforce planning for Overhead Line (OHL) staff. This critical role is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and real-time adjustment of staff rosters, ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Rostering & Workforce Planning

  • Develop and maintain rosters for OHL staff in alignment with operational and safety requirements

  • Ensure sufficient cover for planned works, emergency response, and standby duties

  • Allocate shifts based on competency, fatigue management, and compliance with working time regulations

Compliance & Records Management

  • Maintain accurate records of working hours, attendance, and shift patterns using workforce management systems

  • Ensure all rostering complies with safety standards, internal policies, and union agreements

  • Track and record absences, annual leave, and training days

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serve as the main point of contact for roster-related queries and updates

  • Distribute rosters and communicate changes clearly and promptly

  • Collaborate with depot managers, planners, and supervisors to understand workforce demands

Operational Support

  • React promptly to urgent or last-minute staffing requirements

  • Adjust rosters dynamically in response to faults, emergencies, or short-notice works

  • Proactively identify and escalate risks related to staffing levels or non-compliance

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in administrative, rostering, or scheduling roles within operational or safety-critical environments

  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Prior experience within the rail, engineering, or utilities sector

  • Understanding of OHL operations and associated competencies

  • Familiarity with trade union agreements and rostering practices in unionised environments

Key Competencies

  • Safety-conscious and compliance-oriented

  • Fair, transparent, and professional approach to workforce planning

  • Proactive and adaptable, particularly in fast-paced or changing circumstances

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a structured mindset and a strong sense of accountability. If you are motivated by the challenge of balancing operational demands with compliance and workforce wellbeing, we invite you to apply.

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: Project Engineer CRE Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Doncaster

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHPRT

I am looking for a project engineer with a good Civils background, to deliver civil engineering delivery and technical excellence for an engineering signalling project.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils aspect. This role would suit an existing rail civil engineer

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the CRE C for engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve assurance issues.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments. Assist the Tendering department in the preparation of Tenders.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling the planning, design reviews to delivery of civil works

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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: Project Manager- Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Bristol

Salary: dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHFPM

I am looking for a project manager with a good civil engineering background, to deliver engineering technical excellence on works in Bristol.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils/buildings aspect. This role would suit a project manager who has worked on rail utility diversion.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering element of the works goes according with works plans.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team for round the clock coverage of job sites.
  • Assist with engineering design and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Civil engineering background
  • Project works at early stages
  • Will need to have current or past project management experience

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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.

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor – (Our Client)
Location: Newport HQ (with UK-wide travel to project sites)
Reports to: Operations Director / Managing Director
Salary Range: £55,000-£75,000 (DOE) + vehicle allowance + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a leading independent civil engineering contractor specialising in high-voltage (HV) infrastructure for the energy and utilities sector. Headquartered in Newport, South Wales, they deliver projects nationally, including HV cable ducting up to 400kV, substation civil works, battery storage installations, and grid infrastructure for solar farms and renewable energy developments.
An ISO-accredited business (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), they are growing rapidly and committed to commercial excellence and sustainable project delivery.

Role Overview


We are seeking a commercially astute
Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the financial and contractual management of infrastructure and energy projects. This role will work closely with directors, project managers, and clients to ensure robust cost control, contract compliance, and commercial strategy across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all commercial aspects of civil and HV infrastructure projects from tender to final account.
  • Prepare and review contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation.
  • Lead cost planning, forecasting, and budget management across multiple live sites.
  • Conduct valuations, variations, and claims in line with NEC and JCT contract frameworks.
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure commercial alignment.
  • Support bid and tender preparation with accurate cost estimates and risk assessments.
  • Provide commercial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
  • Mentor junior QS staff and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience in a QS or commercial role within DNO, utilities, or energy infrastructure contractor.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
  • Proven track record of managing project budgets and commercial risk
  • Full UK driving licence (travel is a regular part of the role)

Desirable:

  • Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)
  • Experience in HV, BESS, or renewable energy sectors
  • Familiarity with cost management software (e.g. CATO, Causeway, or similar)
  • Experience in subcontractor management and procurement strategy

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Vehicle or car allowance
  • Direct influence over commercial strategy and project success
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Significant variety of projects across the growing renewable and HV sector

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: Rail Estimator

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Rail Estimator to join our Complex Infrastructure team, supporting a range of high-profile rail sector projects across Ireland. This is a key role within a growing business sector, focusing on the delivery of high-value, strategically important infrastructure projects.

This opportunity offers significant scope for professional growth, working within a company that places strong emphasis on employee development, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop accurate and comprehensive estimates for major rail infrastructure projects, from feasibility through to tender stage.

  • Undertake quantity measurement to support estimate or Bill of Quantities (BoQ) production.

  • Maintain and contribute to the development of internal rate databases with up-to-date project cost data.

  • Promote best practices in estimating methodology and tools.

  • Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, occasionally overseeing junior team members.

  • Manage workload effectively, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery to clients.

  • Engage proactively with client stakeholders and internal teams throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in estimating for rail and rail systems on large, complex projects.

  • Strong understanding of general rail infrastructure cost estimation.

  • Familiarity with GRIP or Pathway project life cycles and their respective cost estimation needs.

  • In-depth knowledge of cost components and measurement methodologies used in the Irish market.

  • Proficient in the use of estimating software and digital tools.

  • Sound understanding of project management principles, planning, risk management, and investment appraisal.

  • Broad knowledge of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC.

  • Flexibility to work in both office and site-based environments as required.

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline (preferred).

  • Professional membership or working towards (e.g., RICS, CIOB, A. Cost E.) is desirable.

Training & Development:

You’ll be encouraged to grow through a structured training programme tailored to your career goals. We support continuous professional development through a wide range of courses, mentoring, and formal CPD activities. We are committed to helping our team reach their full potential and maintain professional excellence.

Our Culture:

We put sustainability, innovation, and health & safety at the heart of everything we do. Our inclusive and collaborative environment fosters long-term, trusted relationships with our clients and colleagues alike. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We champion diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and employee resource networks to support individuals from all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, culture, or ability.

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: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits
Location: Leeds, Warrington, Sheffield, Glasgow, or Derby (Leeds & Warrington preferred)
Type: Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

This role offers the chance to work on AMP8 and AMP9 water sector projects, delivering detailed design solutions that support some of the UK’s largest water companies. You’ll be involved from feasibility through to detailed design, leading multidisciplinary collaboration and mentoring junior engineers.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading UK consultancy with a strong and growing capability in mechanical and electrical engineering within the water sector. With a new Head of Design based in Leeds, they are expanding to support major frameworks, including projects worth over £100m.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of detailed mechanical design for water and wastewater projects.
  • Work across a variety of frameworks with major water companies and contractors.
  • Produce design deliverables including specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, reports, drawings, and procurement documentation.
  • Carry out asset condition surveys, prepare recommendations, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
  • Support and mentor junior engineers, providing technical governance and checking work.
  • Collaborate with clients, design teams, and stakeholders, contributing to technical reviews, HAZOPs, and ALMs.
  • Act as project manager, package manager, or design lead where required.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering (IMechE-accredited preferred).
  • Chartered or working towards chartership.
  • Strong water sector experience, with knowledge of treatment processes and site infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in pump selection, P&IDs, equipment scheduling, and design documentation.
  • Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe design practices.
  • Ability to manage work to time, cost, and quality standards.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and leading design discussions.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD/Inventor is beneficial.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Salary up to £60k + 5% pension (rising to 7.5% after 5 years and 10% after 10 years).
  • 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
  • Life assurance (3x).
  • Hybrid working and agile offices.
  • A transparent career development plan and opportunities for progression.
  • A collaborative, people-first culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.

Eligibility:

  • Must be eligible to work in the UK.
  • Willingness to travel to sites as required.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is a chance to be part of a growing team under new leadership, with access to major water sector frameworks. You’ll gain exposure to flagship projects, take on technical and leadership responsibilities, and have a clear route to progress your career.

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: Project Manager- Rail

Type: Permanent

Location: Dublin

Salary: dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHDPM

I am looking for a project manager with a good rail engineering background, to deliver engineering technical excellence on works in Dublin.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a rail development aspect. This role would suit a project manager who has worked on rail and civil new work in a client sided or consultancy role.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the rail engineering element of the works goes according with works development.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team for across client interface.
  • Assist with engineering design and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Rail engineering background
  • Buildings project works at early stages
  • Will need to have current or past project management experience

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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: Project Manager- Civils

Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Salary: dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHFPM

I am looking for a project manager with a good civil engineering background, to deliver engineering technical excellence on works in Birmingham.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils/buildings aspect. This role would suit a project manager who has worked on rail and civil new works.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering element of the works goes according with works plans.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team for round the clock coverage of job sites.
  • Assist with engineering design and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Civil engineering background
  • Buildings project works at early stages
  • Will need to have current or past project management experience

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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: Project Manager- Civils

Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary: dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHFPM

I am looking for a project manager with a good civil engineering background, to deliver engineering technical excellence on works in London.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civils/buildings aspect. This role would suit a project manager who has worked on rail and civil new works.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering element of the works goes according with works plans.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team for round the clock coverage of job sites.
  • Assist with engineering design and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Civil engineering background
  • Buildings project works at early stages
  • Will need to have current or past project management experience

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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 skilled engineer with deep expertise in high-voltage earthing design? Looking for a role where you can lead technically demanding projects, mentor junior engineers, and take full ownership from concept to commissioning?

We’re working with a major UK infrastructure specialist who is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their growing team in Cardiff. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an innovative, inclusive organisation delivering critical power projects across the UK.

Joining this leading UK infrastructure specialist means becoming part of a business that plays a key role in powering the country’s future. With decades of expertise across power distribution, utilities, and asset management, the company is trusted to deliver complex, safety-critical projects for major clients nationwide.

My clients forward-thinking, collaborative culture fosters innovation and continuous development, while their investment in training, technology, and people ensures employees have the tools and support to thrive. Whether you’re looking to grow technically, lead teams, or contribute to sustainable energy solutions, this is an environment where your career can truly take off.

Your Role

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of earthing design projects from inception through to completion. You’ll be a trusted technical expert, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and delivering technically demanding HV earthing projects independently
  • Managing client relationships and ensuring project delivery is aligned with technical and commercial expectations
  • Mentoring and supporting Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineers
  • Conducting advanced earthing studies using CDEGS software (MALZ, MALT, RESAP, HI-FREQ, FCDIST, TRALIN)
  • Leading site-based engineering assessments and investigations
  • Reviewing and authorising reports and drawings, offering high-level feedback
  • Chairing design meetings with internal teams and external clients
  • Advising on complex studies including impressed voltage and lightning protection assessments


What We’re Looking For

  • Demonstrable experience in HV earthing design, ideally in the power or utilities sector
  • Strong working knowledge of the CDEGS suite and complex earthing assessment methods
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues alike
  • Proven ability to lead technical design teams and support project delivery end-to-end
  • A hands-on, proactive attitude and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A clearly defined career development path with regular reviews and ongoing training
  • The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
  • Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working culture
  • Hybrid/flexible working options to support work-life balance

Whether you’re currently working for a consultancy, DNO, or engineering contractor – this role offers the chance to step up, lead, and make a real impact in one of the UK’s fastest-evolving engineering sectors.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more in confidence.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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: Site Agent (Permanent OR Contract)
Salary: £70,000 max (experience dependent) OR circa £500 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Testwood, Southampton
Type: Permanent or Long Term Contract | Hybrid (role-dependent)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking to strengthen their Construction team with a Site Agent, based at Testwood, Southampton. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will provide setting out and quality control services to ensure works are completed to specification, safely, and with accurate site records.

You will take a proactive role in ensuring compliance with C.D.M. Regulations, supporting programme preparation, managing quality standards, and maintaining open communication with the wider team and stakeholders.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading integrated design and build provider in the water sector, delivering innovative solutions across multiple long-term frameworks. They pride themselves on creating an inclusive and supportive working culture, valuing diversity, and fostering growth for every team member. They are committed to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, support mental health initiatives, and ensure their values are lived every day – not just written down.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all works comply with C.D.M. Regulations and company safe working practices.
  • Assist in preparing construction programmes, Method Statements, Action Plans, and Risk Assessments.
  • Setting out works and checking site activities for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Agree site measurements and maintain accurate records.
  • Manage drawing files, registers, and site filing systems.
  • Liaise with the design department to ensure updated information is used.
  • Take off quantities for measurement and requisitions.
  • Assist with construction completion documentation.
  • Maintain quality records and ensure works meet good practice standards.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

  • BTEC National or HNC in Civil Engineering/Construction (minimum).
  • Levelling & Surveying experience (total stations & automatic level).

Desirable:

  • First Aid at Work qualification.
  • SSSTS.
  • CSCS Supervision card.
  • EUSR SHEA Water.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid working (role dependent).
  • Car or car allowance (role dependent).
  • 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 5 additional days).
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Health & Private Medical Insurance.
  • Benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts hub, and Kids Pass.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

Our client fosters an environment where you can develop your skills, progress in your career, and contribute to high-profile projects. Their inclusive culture ensures every employee has the chance to reach their full potential.

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 talented Electrical Engineer with a passion for safety and innovative design? My client, a leading specialist in earthing and lightning protection, is seeking a motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring worker and public safety across a variety of power transmission and construction projects. Working closely with Senior Engineers, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge designs, undertake site testing, and support junior team members in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop earthing and (ideally) lightning protection designs for diverse projects.

– Collaborate with experienced lead and senior engineers.

– Stay informed about national, international, and client-specific standards.

– Conduct EMF and AC interference studies for new and existing power transmission projects.

– Perform Impressed Voltage studies to advise on safe construction practices near HV equipment.

– Create detailed 2D CAD drawings using AutoCAD.

– Undertake site testing, including soil resistivity and earth impedance measurements.

About You:

Qualifications:

– A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience:

– Experience in HV electricity networks, particularly in earthing systems, is advantageous.

– Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

– Open to receiving training in this specialist area.

Key Attributes:

– Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

– A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a responsive, small-business environment.

– Commitment to professional growth, ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Why Join My Client?

– Be part of a company that values innovation and safety in engineering.

– Benefit from ongoing training and opportunities to expand your responsibilities as the company grows.

– Contribute to meaningful projects that impact safety across the power and construction sectors.

If you’re ready to elevate your engineering career and make a tangible difference, apply now to join My Client’s team of dedicated professionals.

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, a rapidly growing leader in the UK Transmission & Distribution sector, has a new opportunity for an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer. With recent major project wins, they are seeking a skilled professional to drive high-quality engineering design.

This role could be based out of any of my clients UK offices on a hybrid basis – there should be a location to suit most home locations.

Key Objectives:

The HV Cable Design Engineer will report to the Associate Engineer – Power and support the Sector Director – Power during the bidding process to secure additional projects. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and consistency of design outputs, including drawings and technical documents.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in designing, calculating, and producing documentation for EHV projects (11kV-400kV), covering bonding line diagrams, cable rating calculations, and thermo-mechanical thrust calculations, among others. They will manage deliverables through a robust checking process, develop drawing standards, mentor CAD technicians, and support project delivery.

The role requires strong communication skills, a foundation in power engineering principles, and the ability to work effectively within a team. It offers diverse career development paths as the candidate progresses within the company.

Qualifications and Experience:

– Education: Minimum BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering (Power/HV background preferred); MEng/MSc is advantageous.

– Experience: Knowledge of HV cable design, including current ratings, emergency and overload ratings, bonding diagrams, thermo-mechanical calculations, and cable pulling tension calculations.

– Technical Skills:

– Proficiency in IEC standards and familiarity with design software like MathCAD, CYMCAP, COMSOL, ETAP, and DigSilent.

– Skilled in CAD tools such as Microstation, Revit, and AutoCAD.

– Experience with specifications from clients like National Grid, SSE, and UKPN.

– Additional Competencies: Effective report writing, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative mindset.

This role requires a proactive, adaptable individual capable of managing project timelines and technical requirements, with a commitment to quality and innovation in the power transmission field.

My client will sponsor candidates if the have UK National Grid or UK SSEN project 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.

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Salary: Up to £56,000 (dependent on experience) + £4,500 car allowance

Location: Reading or Swindon – with travel across sites

Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid site/office

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and skilled professional to manage end-to-end engineering projects across our client’s operational sites and estate. You’ll oversee the full project lifecycle – from scoping and tendering to construction, commissioning, and handover – ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and delivery.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading UK utility provider, delivering essential services to millions of customers every day. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, they are focused on creating a better future for communities, the environment, and their people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of mechanical, electrical, and ICA projects, typically valued between £100,000 and £1 million each.
  • Oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, from concept through to completion.
  • Collaborate with operational teams and contractors to develop cost-effective, low-risk solutions.
  • Maintain a zero-compromise approach to health and safety, including monthly audits.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and CDM regulations.
  • Lead project construction, financial forecasting, and reporting.
  • Approve project documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans.
  • Oversee commissioning, training, and handover to operations teams, ensuring all completion documents are provided.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Background in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering (formal qualifications preferred, e.g., BTEC/HND or equivalent experience).
  • Knowledge of clean water processing and/or wastewater treatment.
  • Strong stakeholder coordination skills across internal teams and external contractors.
  • Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
  • Understanding of health and safety requirements in construction, including CDM (training can be provided).
  • Proven experience in construction or engineering project management.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Up to £56,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • £4,500 per annum car allowance
  • 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 with service
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)
  • Annual personal medical assessment
  • Access to a benefits hub with discounts and wellbeing support

Eligibility:

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle with business-use insurance (for site travel).

Opportunity for Growth:

Our client offers a supportive, inclusive work environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. This role offers exposure to diverse, high-impact projects, enabling you to broaden your technical expertise and leadership 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.

Job Title: Senior or Principal Natural Capital Consultant
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000
Location: Various locations across the UK (including Saltaire, Edinburgh, or Haywards Heath)
Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time, Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is seeking a commercially aware and enthusiastic professional to coordinate and manage diverse natural capital and ecosystem services projects. You’ll work with an experienced team spanning multiple disciplines, including catchment resilience, nature-based solutions, and climate adaptation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, mentor early-career colleagues, and help shape our client’s natural capital strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an internal and external technical specialist in natural capital.
  • Lead and contribute to projects assessing baseline conditions and future risks/opportunities for natural assets.
  • Develop and deliver tenders while identifying opportunities for business growth.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Stay up-to-date with tools and techniques for natural capital assessments and promote their application.
  • Support the development of innovative tools to quantify and visualise environmental impacts.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of team members.

About the Client

Our client is an established environmental and engineering consultancy committed to sustainability and resilience in a changing climate. As an independent, employee-owned organisation, they prioritise innovation, exceptional service, and staff development. Their global presence includes offices across nine countries, but they remain deeply committed to supporting their team and fostering a collaborative, flexible working environment.

What Our Client is Looking For

Essential:

  • Relevant degree (Bachelors/Masters) in sustainability, environmental science, geography, or similar.
  • Chartered status (or working towards) with an industry-recognised body (e.g., CIWEM, CIEEM).
  • Proven track record in project management and technical leadership.
  • Strong commercial awareness and client focus.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

  • Advanced experience in delivering technical excellence for clients.
  • Chartered qualifications and/or further expertise in sustainability or green finance.

What Our Client Offers

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
  • Generous training budgets and professional development opportunities.
  • Annual Employee-Owned Benefit Scheme.
  • Commitment to employee mental health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Eligibility

Our client welcomes applications from individuals across all sections of the community, including those returning to work after a career break or seeking a career change.

Opportunity for Growth

Join a forward-thinking organisation that supports your career aspirations, encourages innovation, and empowers you to contribute to meaningful environmental projects. Be part of a team shaping the future of resilience to climate change.

Interested? Reach out today to discuss how you can be part of this impactful journey!

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: Assistant Construction Manager- Rail

Type: Contract

Location: Reading

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected to co-ordinate activities of construction and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client on site; to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes and procedures. The will be a asset focused role

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of assistant construction manager for projects across region
  • Controlling of technical activities and man power
  • Rail engineering co-ordination across sites and work packages
  • Third party contact
  • Office based co-ordination

Essential requirements:

  • Comprehensive understanding of rail engineering
  • Safety Management training.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of structures standards, processes and procedures.
  • Site based work previously
  • PTS

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply or contact Josh Hill 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.

Job Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary / Rate: £50-£60 /hour
Location: Reading (UK wide considered)

Our client is a reputable consultancy looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering and Design Services team on the Thames Water Framework.

The role will contribute to solution development, need identification, definition and validation, and the identification of operational and delivery efficiencies. The successful candidate will also provide technical support for strategic planning, price reviews, and interactions with regulators and key external stakeholders.

About the Role:

  • Complete the design of complex mechanical processes for water and wastewater treatment.
  • Support and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in resolving engineering challenges on operational plant assets.
  • Undertake root cause analysis of equipment failures to reduce future occurrences.
  • Provide technical input into project definition briefs, feasibility studies, and optioneering.
  • Contribute to asset surveys, condition assessments, whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.
  • Deliver technical assurance and sign-off throughout project delivery, including handover and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering-based regulatory requirements.
  • Provide expert advice on best practice for scope of works to Thames Water.
  • If required, manage and be accountable for a delivery team, including preparing outputs for sign-off.

About You:

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Chartered Status or equivalent (if relevant) and membership of the relevant institution.
  • Minimum 6 years post-graduate experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 3 years in the water industry on relevant projects.
  • Demonstrable ability to operate at a senior level:
  • Able to take on significant elements of the required activity personally, with minimal supervision.
  • Provide expert technical guidance and leadership.
  • Capable of managing delivery teams and ensuring quality outputs

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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:
Senior / Principal Hydraulic Modeller

Salary:
£60,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Exeter OR Croydon

Type:
Permanent, full-time, hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant with a strong drainage design background, ideally with experience in hydraulic and 3D drainage network modelling. You will be a key player in delivering technical excellence across a range of exciting water-based infrastructure projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients nationwide.

In this role, you’ll lead technical input, support business development, and ensure smooth project delivery. Your responsibilities will span from managing small to medium-sized projects, to mentoring junior colleagues and providing sound advice on sustainable drainage.

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established consultancy operating across the built and natural environment. With nearly a century of expertise, they focus on delivering sustainable, innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. As part of a forward-thinking European investment group, their work directly supports long-term environmental goals, including the fight against global pollution and climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical input on hydraulic modelling and drainage projects
  • Deliver high-quality engineering solutions in line with current legislation and best practice
  • Produce feasibility studies, design calculations, tender documentation, and technical reports
  • Mentor junior team members and check technical work
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to secure repeat work and enhance the company’s reputation
  • Contribute to bids and proposals, including technical methodologies and pricing
  • Support the maintenance of internal standards, specifications, and quality systems

What Our Client is Looking For:

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or a related subject
  • Chartered or Incorporated status via ICE or CIWEM (preferred)

Experience:

  • Strong track record on water-based projects
  • Proficient in hydraulic modelling software, particularly InfoWorks ICM
  • Familiarity with 1D/2D modelling tools such as Flood Modeller or TUFLOW
  • Experience in Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) design and 3D drainage modelling
  • Understanding of UK water industry regulations and health & safety legislation
  • Previous site visit and survey experience

Skills:

  • Technical leadership in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Ability to manage project scope, costs, and timelines
  • Strong client-facing communication skills

What Our Client Offers:

  • Hybrid working options for work-life balance
  • Clear career progression and development pathways
  • Inclusive and supportive team culture
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Commitment to diversity, wellbeing, and flexible working
  • Recognition under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme

Eligibility:

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an exciting opportunity to shape your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. You’ll be given the support and flexibility to develop both personally and professionally while delivering meaningful work that positively impacts communities and the 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.

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a background in the utilities or electrical sector? Do you thrive on managing risk, driving pre-contract excellence, and influencing high-value infrastructure projects? If so, this could be your next step.

About the Role

My client is a forward-thinking power engineering services provider working on major infrastructure developments across the UK. From embedded generation to battery storage and hydrogen-based energy solutions, they support a diverse client base including DNOs, the NHS, airports, and private commercial operations.

They are now looking for a commercially astute Commercial Manager to take a lead role in pre-construction activities, ensuring commercial and contractual rigour across project bids, feasibility studies, and early-stage cost planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of tender and contract documentation for civil and electrical engineering works
  • Manage monthly and quarterly cost analysis, bills of quantities, and client requirement definitions alongside project and design teams
  • Provide high-level commercial guidance to pre-contract teams, ensuring cost plans and budgets are robust and consistent
  • Oversee contract selection, administration, and variation control
  • Work collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure accurate project scoping and documentation
  • Forecast and manage project spend under NEC professional services contracts
  • Guide internal stakeholders through commercial gateways and risk assessments
  • Evaluate supply chain tenders and contribute to procurement strategies
  • Continuously improve commercial processes to align with business goals
  • Manage a team of Estimators and/or Junior Quantity Surveyors
  • Ensure adherence to internal control measures, health and safety, and customer service standards

About You

You will bring a combination of strong analytical skills, contractual expertise, and utility-sector experience, ideally with a background in NEC4 and ECC contracts.

  • Essential experience working within NEC 4 PFC and ECC contracts
  • Utility or electrical quantity surveying experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to analyse tender documentation and highlight risks or ambiguities
  • Proven track record managing high-value, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Experience with framework contracts
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering (minimum five years post-graduate experience)
  • RICS chartered status preferable (or working towards equivalent professional qualification)

What’s on Offer

In return, my client offers a supportive and inclusive environment along with a comprehensive reward and benefits package:

  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
  • Private healthcare
  • Access to an employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands
  • Market-leading contributory pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Ongoing professional development through a dedicated learning and development function

If you’re ready to play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects for a business driving the UK’s net-zero transition, 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 Title: Setting Out Engineer – Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Swindon

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

I am looking for a settng out Engineer with a good rail civils background, to deliver engineering technical excellence south west framework

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civil aspect. This role would suit a setting out engineer.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering element of the works goes according with works plans.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team onsite
  • Deliver engineering design and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Civils engineering background
  • Rail experience
  • Will need to have current or past setting out engineer experience

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on large projects

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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: Ecologist – Highways & Rail
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (hybrid – 1 day per week in office + site visits)
Type: 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible working considered)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Ecologist to lead ecological surveys and support highways and rail infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. You will play a vital role ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation and delivering high-quality ecological assessments and reports to inform project development.

About the Client:

Our client works closely with public infrastructure bodies to provide expert environmental consultancy services. They are committed to sustainable development and protecting biodiversity through informed and responsible project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and conduct ecological surveys in line with project requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with UK and Northern Ireland wildlife legislation.
  • Review and produce detailed ecological reports and assessments.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Make independent decisions and manage survey activities both in the field and office.
  • Travel to sites using the provided vehicle.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • 3 to 4 years’ experience in ecological surveying, ideally within highways or rail sectors.
  • Proven ability to lead surveys and produce high-quality ecological reports.
  • Strong knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland wildlife legislation.
  • PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Full UK driving licence; vehicle provided for site visits.
  • Flexibility to travel and work onsite as required.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to contribute to important infrastructure projects with environmental benefits.
  • Supportive team environment focused on professional growth.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to travel to site locations as needed. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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: Senior Environmental Consultant
Rate: £230 to £290 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Midlands – ideally Birmingham, Nottingham, Telford, or Stafford (remote/hybrid working available)
Type: 12-month contract, hybrid

About the Role:

This is a key opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to play a leading role in the delivery of environmental assessments and strategy for major highways projects across the Midlands. You’ll be working in partnership with our client and contributing to the successful delivery of the Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF), supporting environmental outcomes on nationally significant infrastructure.

About the Client:

Our client is a top-tier consultancy delivering critical infrastructure across the UK. As a trusted partner to major public bodies, including National Highways, they are committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating long-term value for the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead environmental input on projects, including DMRB topics such as Biodiversity, Climate, Cultural Heritage, and more.
  • Oversee and mentor junior consultants, including line management duties.
  • Coordinate with internal design teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
  • Guide the delivery of EIA and screening reports, scoping documents, and environmental permitting.
  • Conduct site visits and environmental surveys to support multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Manage programme delivery, budgets, and resource planning.
  • Liaise with statutory bodies including the Environment Agency, Natural England, and local authorities.
  • Ensure health, safety, and environmental best practices are embedded in all activities.
  • Lead internal and external project meetings and ensure quality deliverables.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • A degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in environmental consultancy, with a focus on EIA delivery.
  • Solid understanding of planning regulations, DMRB, and infrastructure project delivery.
  • Experience working on highways or transport-related projects.
  • Project management skills, including budgeting, resourcing, and reporting.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; understanding of noise impacts and waste management is a plus.
  • Line management or mentoring experience desirable.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA).
  • Valid UK driving licence.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options to support your lifestyle.
  • Career development via a structured progression framework and mentorship.
  • Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement (24 days + bank holidays).
  • Access to a wide range of benefits via a flexible rewards platform (including Cycle2Work, charity giving, gym membership).
  • Health & wellbeing support: 24/7 GP, dental vouchers, health cash plan.
  • Social value: 2 paid volunteering days per year and opportunities to support charitable initiatives.
  • Employee discount portal offering savings across retail, dining, and leisure.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments and support will be provided where needed during the recruitment process.

Opportunity for Growth:

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking consultancy that values individuality, collaboration, and real-world impact. The team will support your personal and professional development, recognising your contributions and empowering you to lead change in sustainable infrastructure delivery.

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: Environmental Consultant
Rate: £180 to £240 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Exeter or Bristol (flexible/hybrid working options available)
Type: 12-month contract (potential for perm), hybrid

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our client’s Highways and Designated Funds team, supporting key infrastructure projects in the South West. The role will involve guiding environmental compliance across multiple schemes, providing technical support, and ensuring delivery excellence in a hybrid working environment.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading consultancy delivering complex and high-impact infrastructure and transport solutions across the UK. They work closely with public sector partners, including National Highways, and are committed to sustainability, inclusion, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide environmental support on highways drainage and infrastructure schemes.
  • Conduct site visits, inspections, and assessments, producing clear, accurate reports.
  • Advise on environmental impacts, permitting, scoping reports, and planning applications.
  • Prepare technical documentation and respond to statutory bodies (EA, Natural England, Local Authorities).
  • Liaise with internal teams and clients to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical development.
  • Support project delivery within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
  • Assist with bid preparation and contribute to business development initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across projects.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Previous experience in an environmental consultancy role, ideally within the highways sector.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation, planning, and permitting.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
  • Experience supporting CEMP, CDM regulations, and risk assessments.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Practitioner Membership of IEMA (PIEMA) or equivalent.
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant environmental discipline.
  • Commercial awareness and experience of software tools for environmental analysis.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
  • Career progression framework with mentoring and recognition bonuses for qualifications.
  • Wellbeing support including health cash plan, 24/7 GP, and mental health resources.
  • EDI-focused workplace with active affinity networks (e.g., Pride, Women’s Network, Multicultural, Neurodiversity).
  • Two paid volunteering days per year to support community causes.
  • Competitive benefits including generous pension, minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays, and a tailored flexible benefits scheme (e.g., Cycle2Work, charity giving, gym membership).
  • Employee discount portal for retail, travel, and leisure savings.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be provided where required.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers real scope for career development within a supportive and ambitious consultancy. Whether you are progressing toward chartership or looking to lead future environmental programmes, our client provides a platform for you to grow, learn, and make an impact.

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: Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Salary: £40 – £60 per hour (dependent on experience)
Location: Cardiff (Remote or Bristol-based also considered)
Type: Contract (6-12 months), Hybrid or Remote

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their growing and dynamic water team. You’ll be delivering a range of flood risk and water quality modelling activities across major UK infrastructure and environmental projects. This includes working on the Welsh Water AMP8 programme and other nationally significant frameworks.

The ideal candidate will bring senior-level expertise to the team, supporting junior modellers and contributing to both technical excellence and collaborative project delivery.

About the Client:

Our client is a globally recognised, multidisciplinary consultancy known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. With an extensive project pipeline and newly awarded frameworks, they are expanding their flood risk and hydraulic modelling capabilities to meet growing demand.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver flood hydraulic modelling and analysis for catchment and urban drainage systems
  • Use industry-standard tools such as Flood Modeller, ESTRY, and TUFLOW
  • Lead and support junior modellers, offering technical mentorship
  • Contribute to modelling reports and support business case development for FCERM projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders on large-scale design projects
  • Input into nature-based solution strategies and low-carbon innovation

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

  • Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field
  • Strong experience with hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller, ESTRY, TUFLOW)
  • Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS or QGIS)
  • Experience mentoring junior team members
  • Skilled in technical report writing

Desirable:

  • Experience with FCERM projects and nature-based solution delivery
  • Experience developing business cases
  • Coding or digital skills (e.g. Python, FME, Excel)
  • Strong communication skills with experience in presenting technical findings

What Our Client Offers:

  • Flexible working (remote, hybrid, or office-based – Cardiff or Bristol)
  • A high-performing, collaborative team with national reach
  • Opportunity to work on long-term frameworks (Welsh Water, Environment Agency)
  • Supportive environment with learning and development opportunities
  • Initial 6-month contract with extension or 12-month terms available upfront

Eligibility:

  • Must be based in the UK
  • Able to work 37.5 hours per week
  • Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available)

Opportunity for Growth:

This contract offers significant scope for extension or potential transition into a longer-term role, subject to project demand. With a diverse and inclusive environment and access to industry-leading expertise, it’s a fantastic opportunity for a senior modeller ready to take the next step.

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:
Senior Civil Water Engineer

Location:
Epsom

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Civil Water Engineer to join their dynamic Infrastructure team, playing a key role in delivering transformational programmes across the UK. You will contribute to every aspect of water and wastewater treatment, supply, storage, and collection systems – with opportunities to work on iconic projects both in the UK and abroad.

This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, inclusion, and excellence throughout the entire project lifecycle, from design to construction and client-side support.

About the Client:

Our client is a recognised leader in infrastructure engineering with a strong track record of delivering critical projects across sectors including Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. Known for their inclusive work culture and award-winning innovation, they are committed to engineering a better future for people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality technical design work, adhering to relevant standards and codes.
  • Prepare design briefs, scopes of work, and support bid proposals.
  • Oversee project timelines and budgets to meet key milestones.
  • Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to produce integrated, innovative design solutions.
  • Maintain quality assurance standards throughout the design process.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng).
  • Proven experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
  • Strong knowledge in one or more of the following: water/wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater collection.
  • Familiarity with UK design standards and industry practices.
  • Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g. HADES, InfoWorks, EPANET).

What Our Client Offers:

  • A role within one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 UK companies to work and stay with.
  • Inclusion in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.
  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
  • Commitment to social value and sustainability, including net-zero engineering and community development programmes.
  • Active employee networks and return-to-work programmes.
  • Opportunities to work on major national infrastructure and community-impact projects.

Eligibility:

Please note this role may require security clearance, which depends on proof of UK residency for five years or more. If relevant, this will be discussed at interview stage. Candidates must not include current or previous clearance details in their application or CV.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead, innovate, and grow within a highly respected infrastructure team, with support for career progression, ongoing training, and leadership development.

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: General Foreman
Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Watford / Guildford / West London (Thames Region)
Type: Permanent or Contract (Inside IR35 considered) | Site-based with some hybrid flexibility

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced General Foreman to support major infrastructure projects across the Thames Region. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and overseeing safe and efficient site operations on either smaller projects or designated sections of larger developments. This is a hands-on leadership role with clear pathways for career growth.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK water sector. With over 1,400 employees and multiple long-term framework agreements, they work across joint ventures and alliances to deliver innovative, sustainable water solutions. They are committed to diversity, professional development, and providing a supportive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and control initial site set-up and implementation of framework systems and procedures
  • Work with the Site Manager to enforce safety standards, site security, and compliance
  • Ensure all work is carried out according to method statements and risk assessments
  • Support continuous improvement and the efficient use of resources
  • Maintain a strong focus on HSQE, programme delivery, and budget adherence

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • ONC or HNC in a construction discipline
  • SMSTS or SSSTS certification
  • First Aid certification
  • Confined space training preferred
  • Prior experience in the water treatment sector (non-infrastructure focus)

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary
  • Car or car allowance (role dependent)
  • Hybrid working options (role dependent)
  • 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days)
  • Company pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Health and private medical insurance
  • Additional perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Kids Pass, discounts & savings hub

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Security vetting and references may be required.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an ideal role for someone looking to step up into a key leadership position in construction delivery. You’ll gain exposure to major regional frameworks and enjoy real investment in your development from a client committed to internal progression and continuous learning.

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: Project Engineer Rail Track

Type: Contract

Location: Romford

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHPRT

I am looking for a project engineer with a good p-way background, to deliver track engineering technical excellence for an engineering frameworks across the south of England.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a track aspect. This role would suit an existing p-way engineer

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the track engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the p-way engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve assurance issues.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments. Assist the Tendering department in the preparation of Tenders.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling the planning, design reviews to delivery of permanent way works

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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: Quantity Surveyors (QS to SQS Level) – Rail Infrastructure
Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid working – office/site and remote mix)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering
Framework: Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP), Eastern Region

About the Role

Are you a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for experienced professionals to join a dynamic commercial team delivering a broad portfolio of rail infrastructure projects.

With flexible hybrid options, you’ll take ownership of key commercial functions, supporting project delivery from procurement through to final account – all while helping shape the future of transport infrastructure in the Eastern region.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage the financial and contractual performance of multiple rail projects

  • Lead on change control, risk/opportunity management, and contract administration (NEC)

  • Conduct procurement processes and develop strong supplier relationships

  • Monitor project costs and prepare monthly commercial reports and forecasts

  • Manage subcontractor payments and prepare/assess compensation events and claims

  • Attend project meetings and site visits, contributing to progress and commercial reviews

  • Ensure compliance with internal governance and contract requirements

  • Mentor and support junior team members as part of a collaborative, high-performing team

What You’ll Need

  • Proven success in a Quantity Surveying role (ideally in civil engineering or rail)

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

  • NEC contract experience is essential

  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Proficiency with cost management tools and software

  • Membership with RICS or CICES (preferred)

  • Understanding of Lean principles (beneficial but not essential)

What’s On Offer

  • A competitive reward package including:

    • Company Car scheme

    • Private Healthcare

    • Pension & Life Assurance

    • 25 days Annual Leave + your birthday off

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

  • Hybrid working (typically 4 days in the office/site, 1 day from home)

  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

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: Site Engineer – Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Exeter

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCCM

I am looking for a Site Engineer with a good rail civils background, to deliver engineering technical excellence for project in Devon

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a civil aspect. This role would suit a site engineer.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering element of the works goes according with works plans.
  • Organise resources of people and materials to ensure delivery of works.
  • Work in a team
  • Deliver engineering design and plans as required
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Civils engineering background
  • Rail experience
  • Will need to have current or past site engineer experience

Desirable:

  • Ideally having worked on large projects

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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: Ecologist
Location: Cardiff
Type: Contract (up to 12 months, with potential to extend); hybrid/flexible working available

About the Role:

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Ecologist to support their growing Cardiff-based team. You’ll contribute to a wide variety of nationally significant projects that deliver real benefits for biodiversity, society, and sustainable development. Working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you’ll have opportunities to influence innovative approaches and award-winning ecological outcomes.

About the Client:

Our client is a renowned infrastructure and engineering consultancy, consistently recognised among the top UK employers. They are deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offer a truly flexible working culture. Their ecological team has delivered industry-leading work across the UK, and you’ll be joining a group known for knowledge sharing, innovation and collaborative success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and carry out ecological field surveys
  • Analyse and interpret survey data
  • Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • A degree in ecology or a related field
  • Membership of CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)
  • Strong protected species survey skills – especially hazel dormouse
  • Ability to lead protected species surveys (CIEEM Capable level)
  • FISC Level 3+ (desirable) or equivalent field identification skills
  • Protected species licences (desirable but not essential)
  • Strong communication and teamworking skills
  • Full UK/EEC driving licence

What Our Client Offers:

  • A flexible, inclusive working environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to award-winning, high-profile ecological work
  • Support for remote working and work-life balance
  • Expenses covered in line with company policy
  • A culture that promotes professional development, innovation, and wellbeing

Eligibility:

  • Immediate start available
  • No formal vetting required

Opportunity for Growth:

This is a contract role (initially up to 12 months) with the possibility of extension. You’ll gain valuable experience across nationally significant infrastructure projects, working within a forward-thinking team that champions innovation, sustainability, and long-term career development.

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 – Commercial & Industrial

Location: National (UK-wide travel required)
Recruitment Partner: Advance TRS
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Infrastructure / Electrical Engineering / EPC / Utilities

Company Overview

Our client is a leading provider of infrastructure and electrical engineering solutions, delivering innovative and large-scale projects across commercial real estate, industrial developments, smart cities, and public utilities. With a focus on sustainability, technical excellence, and reliable execution, the company is expanding its presence across the UK and Europe.

About the Role

Advance TRS is recruiting a Business Development Manager – Commercial & Industrial for a high-growth infrastructure client operating nationwide. This role is central to driving strategic business growth, identifying and securing new clients, and supporting infrastructure project wins across the UK. The position is national in scope and offers flexible working arrangements with frequent travel to client and project sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a business development strategy focused on commercial and industrial infrastructure sectors across the UK.
  • Identify and engage decision-makers within EPC contractors, property developers, utilities, and local authorities.
  • Lead the full sales lifecycle: from lead generation and qualification to bid management and contract finalisation.
  • Collaborate with technical and project teams to develop accurate, compelling proposals.
  • Maintain awareness of market developments, industry trends, funding programs, and competitive positioning.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with consultants, procurement teams, and government stakeholders.
  • Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings nationally.
  • Prepare regular reporting on pipeline status, forecasted revenue, and strategic growth opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA desirable).
  • 5-10 years of business development or technical sales experience within infrastructure, EPC, or industrial utilities.
  • Strong commercial understanding of UK infrastructure procurement and tendering processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to win complex infrastructure or utility projects across the private and public sectors.
  • Excellent communication, client-facing, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

Desirable Skills

  • Background in working with utilities, developers, or government frameworks.
  • Knowledge of energy systems, substations, HV/LV electrical infrastructure, or smart grid technologies.
  • Experience engaging with public-private partnerships, planning bodies, or government-funded schemes.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive base salary with bonus/incentive scheme.
  • Remote/flexible working structure with national project exposure.
  • Opportunity to shape business growth within a dynamic, expanding team.
  • Long-term career development within a respected infrastructure player.

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 is a major player in the UK infrastructure sector, delivering high-performance electrical and utility solutions for industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. With a strong pipeline of work across energy distribution, commercial construction, and civil engineering, they are expanding their pre-construction team to support nationwide project growth.

About the Role

Advance TRS is seeking a skilled Estimator to support pre-construction efforts for a wide range of infrastructure and electrical engineering projects. Working closely with the commercial and project teams, this role will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, pricing tenders, and supporting successful bid submissions.

The role is national in scope, with a flexible working arrangement and periodic site or client visits as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, and schedules to understand project scope and requirements.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical, civil, and infrastructure projects across commercial and industrial sectors.
  • Liaise with internal engineering, procurement, and delivery teams to gather cost inputs and technical information.
  • Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Support bid submissions with well-structured pricing documents, risk assessments, and value-engineered options.
  • Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required.
  • Monitor cost trends, market rates, and competitor pricing strategies.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, databases, and best practices.

Candidate Requirements

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 3-7 years of experience in estimating for infrastructure, electrical contracting, or EPC projects.
  • Strong understanding of NEC, JCT, and other UK contract frameworks.
  • Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Causeway, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Good commercial acumen with the ability to spot risk and opportunity in tenders.
  • Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to pricing.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Flexible to travel across the UK as needed for site assessments or meetings.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in estimating HV/LV electrical systems, substations, cabling, or utility diversions.
  • Familiarity with public procurement portals and government frameworks.
  • Knowledge of value engineering and lifecycle costing in infrastructure environments.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible working arrangement with national project exposure.
  • Supportive environment focused on technical excellence and team development.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-performing commercial and pre-construction team on strategic UK 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.

My client, an established name in power and utilities in the UK’s energy infrastructure sector, is looking to appoint an experienced and tenacious Framework / Programme Director to take ownership of a landmark £150M+ high-voltage design and construction framework.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in Net Zero Teesside – one of Europe’s most ambitious energy and low-carbon infrastructure programmes. The project will deliver the largest private electricity network in Europe, supporting clean energy and low-carbon manufacturing on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a high-value HV framework, managing engineering, construction, and design workstreams.
  • Take full ownership of framework P&L, ensuring strong commercial performance and compliance with NEC4 Option C contracts.
  • Act as the senior point of contact for the client, suppliers, internal teams, and subcontractors, ensuring collaborative and high-quality delivery.
  • Manage a dedicated team of project professionals and coordinate supplier activities across multiple work packages.
  • Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed budgets, timeframes, and quality standards.
  • Drive governance, reporting, and risk management activities across the programme.
  • Support future commercial opportunities and work closely with pre-contract and estimating teams on pipeline activity.

About you:

  • A tenacious, strong leader with demonstrable experience delivering large-scale engineering or construction programmes.
  • Hands-on, confident, and able to manage suppliers and subcontractors within complex delivery environments.
  • Deep working knowledge of NEC4 Option C contracts – including target cost control, early warnings, and scope management.
  • Ideally from a utilities or HV background, although senior candidates from the wider construction sector will also be considered.
  • Comfortable working in an office-based environment; permanent office facilities are currently being constructed at Teesworks.
  • Degree or HNC in Engineering, Construction, Project or Commercial Management (or equivalent).
  • Full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

  • Be at the heart of Net Zero Teesside, the UK’s most high-profile low-carbon and energy infrastructure project.
  • Long-term career opportunity with a globally recognised energy organisation.
  • Clear succession route to senior leadership roles – this position is earmarked as a future step-up into programme leadership.
  • Opportunity to shape delivery from an early stage and leave a legacy on one of the most transformative infrastructure projects in Europe.

If you’re looking for a high-impact role with genuine long-term progression, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something nationally significant – with the scale, backing, and ambition to match.

Interested?

Apply now or contact me for a confidential conversation.

Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

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 Bridges Engineer
Location: Remote (with some office presence as required)

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Bridges Engineer to help grow and support a well-established team delivering complex and high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK. With clients and offices located nationwide, the role offers remote working with occasional office visits to support collaboration and project delivery.

This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of our bridges capability. We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with a collaborative mindset and a desire to mentor others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering bridge designs across all stages, from feasibility to detailed design
  • Undertaking bridge inspections and structural assessments
  • Carrying out design and assessment checks
  • Developing analytical models and producing calculations
  • Preparing technical reports and risk assessments
  • Mentoring junior engineers and overseeing CAD/BIM technicians
  • Attending site visits as needed

About You

  • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Chartered or nearing chartership (ICE or IStructE)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working remotely and independently

Key Skills

  • Proficient in DMRB, MCDHW, and Eurocodes
  • Experienced with concrete and steel bridge design
  • Familiar with technical approval procedures
  • Skilled in tools such as Midas, LUSAS, and Autodesk SBD

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

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.

Structural Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum

A specialist consultancy based in London is looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join their Underground Structures and Tunnelling team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to some of the most complex and technically challenging infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally.

With a growing portfolio of projects in North America, the ideal candidate will have prior experience working on Canadian projects. Previous experience in underground structures or tunnelling is not required – just a solid foundation in structural engineering and a strong interest in developing expertise in this field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of international infrastructure projects
  • Perform structural analysis and design using industry-leading software and global standards
  • Assist with the coordination of multidisciplinary teams and communication with clients and stakeholders
  • Contribute to quality assurance through peer reviews and adherence to standardised procedures
  • Follow internal project management and service delivery processes
  • Support business development activities and build client relationships
  • Collaborate with internal teams across disciplines

Requirements

  • Working towards Chartered status (e.g. ICE or IStructE)
  • Postgraduate qualification in structural engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong experience in structural design (steel and concrete)
  • Experience working on Canadian projects is essential
  • Familiarity with multiple design standards (Eurocodes, UK codes, AASHTO, and other international standards)
  • Interest in developing expertise in underground structures and tunnelling

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000
  • Hybrid working options
  • Opportunities for international project exposure and professional development

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

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.

Job Title: Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Location: Cardiff, Bristol or Winchester (Hybrid – 2 days per week in-office preferred; flexible/remote considered)
Type: 12-month contract with potential for ongoing contract work

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to support the successful delivery of a wide range of flood risk management and hydraulic modelling projects. You’ll take a leading role in shaping technical outputs and mentoring junior modellers, with direct impact on the Welsh Water AMP8 framework and other nationally significant initiatives.

You will be instrumental in delivering innovative, nature-based and low-carbon flood solutions, supporting large design teams, and engaging with environmental and water quality challenges on a catchment-wide scale.

About the Client:

Our client is a respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong presence in water and environmental sectors. With long-term secured frameworks and partnerships, they are passionate about tackling the climate and ecological crises through cutting-edge research and digital innovation. They invest in developing both their people and technologies, and offer exciting opportunities for engineers and scientists at every stage of their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver hydraulic modelling services for major water clients, including Welsh Water AMP8
  • Undertake flood risk assessments and water quality modelling
  • Lead and support junior hydraulic modellers across projects
  • Use software such as Flood Modeller and ESTRY (TUFLOW, ArcGIS/QGIS also desirable)
  • Contribute to project design and build frameworks in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
  • Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation
  • Support stakeholder and client engagement activities

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, geography, or related field
  • Strong experience using Flood Modeller and ESTRY
  • Excellent technical reporting and GIS skills (ArcGIS/QGIS)
  • Experience mentoring junior staff
  • Demonstrable enthusiasm for water, flooding, and environmental challenges
  • Working towards or holding professional accreditation

Desirable:

  • Experience in FCERM business cases and optioneering
  • Familiarity with nature-based solutions
  • Digital skills: Python, FME, Excel
  • Confident in presenting technical findings to clients/stakeholders
  • Leadership experience at Senior or Principal level

What Our Client Offers:

  • A dynamic and supportive technical environment
  • Access to nationally significant projects and frameworks
  • Flexible working with hybrid/remote options
  • Opportunities to contribute to in-house research and digital innovation
  • A forward-thinking, mission-led team culture

Eligibility:

You must have the right to work in 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.

Job Role: Electrical Design Engineer
Salary / Rate: £45-£50 /hour Outside IR35
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid working)

Our client is a reputable Design & Build Contractor looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Detailed Design phase of multiple MEICA projects on major UK water frameworks.

About the Role:

  • Provide electrical design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements
  • Produce electrical design calculations, single line diagrams, and electrical layouts for the water industry
  • Direct and support CAD technicians and junior designers
  • Prepare scopes of work for and check the output of subcontract M&E design teams
  • Liaise with suppliers, prepare electrical specifications, and review technical submissions
  • Conduct design investigations and produce reports and technical documentation
  • Ensure design work complies with current BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and industry standards
  • Implement and record any design changes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Estimate hours and resources required for electrical design packages
  • Attend and present at meetings and design reviews as required

About You:

  • Graduate, HND or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years’ electrical design experience in the UK water industry
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical design software (e.g., Amtech, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP)
  • Experience in clean water and wastewater design (infrastructure and non-infrastructure)
  • Sound technical understanding of LV distribution, motor control centres (MCCs), control panels, and instrumentation
  • Registered with a professional body (e.g., IET) and working towards chartership if not already chartered
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Results-focused with a commitment to technical excellence and continuous development

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your electrical engineering career.

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: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary / Rate: £45-£50 /hour Outside IR35
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid working)

Our client is a reputable Design & Build Contractor looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help support the Detailed Design phase of multiple MEICA projects on major UK water frameworks.

About the Role:

  • Provide mechanical design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements
  • Produce mechanical design calculations and general arrangement drawings for the UK water industry
  • Direct and support CAD technicians and junior designers
  • Prepare scopes of work for and check the output of subcontract M&E design teams
  • Liaise with suppliers, prepare mechanical equipment specifications (e.g., pumps, pipework, valves), and review technical submissions
  • Conduct design investigations and produce technical reports and mechanical specifications
  • Ensure design work is compliant with WRAS, WIMES, and other industry technical standards
  • Implement and record any design changes through the project lifecycle
  • Estimate hours and resources required for mechanical design packages
  • Attend and present at meetings and design reviews as required

About You:

  • Graduate, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years’ mechanical design experience in the UK water industry
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant mechanical design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SolidWorks)
  • Experience in clean water and wastewater mechanical systems (infrastructure and non-infrastructure)
  • Strong technical knowledge of pumping stations, chemical dosing systems, HVAC, pipework systems, and equipment layouts
  • Registered with a professional body (e.g., IMechE) and working towards chartership if not already chartered
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Results-driven with a commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your mechanical engineering career.

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: Civil Design Engineer
Salary / Rate: £45-£50 /hour Outside IR35
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid working)

Our client is a reputable Design & Build Contractor looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to support the Detailed Design phase of multiple projects on major UK water frameworks.

About the Role:

  • Provide civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and technical requirements
  • Produce civil design calculations, drawings, and specifications for the UK water industry
  • Direct and support CAD technicians and junior civil designers
  • Prepare scopes of work and review output from subcontract M&E and civil design teams
  • Liaise with suppliers and other disciplines, prepare civil engineering specifications, and review technical submissions
  • Undertake site investigations and assessments to inform design development
  • Ensure civil design work complies with relevant technical standards and industry codes (e.g., Eurocodes, CIRIA, CDM Regulations)
  • Manage and document any design changes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Estimate design hours and resource requirements for civil packages
  • Attend and contribute to project meetings and design reviews as needed

About You:

  • Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years’ civil design experience in the UK water sector
  • Proficient with civil engineering design software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Revit)
  • Experience with clean water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical knowledge in earthworks, pipework layouts, concrete structures, foundations, and temporary works
  • Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g., with ICE)
  • Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
  • Results-driven with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous professional development

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your civil engineering career.

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: Business Development Manager – (ICP)
Location: North West (Remote/Field-Based)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Benefits: Equipment, Car Allowance, Incentive Bonus

The Role:
Our client, a growing Independent Connections Provider (ICP), is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the residential sector across the North West. This is a remote role with regional travel and full backing from the business to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate new residential connection enquiries with housebuilders, developers, and contractors
  • Build and manage a pipeline of high-quality prospects
  • Manage the full sales process through to conversion
  • Collaborate with internal technical and delivery teams to ensure service quality
  • Deliver a minimum of £6 million in secured business annually
  • To achieve this, you’ll need to bring in approximately £20 million in qualified enquiries, targeting a 1-in-3 conversion rate

Requirements:

  • Proven background in business development, ideally within the ICP or utilities space
  • Strong knowledge of residential connections and market dynamics
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable managing a pipeline and working independently in a regional field-based role
  • Results-driven with a clear focus on building revenue through long-term client relationships

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive base salary + performance-related bonus
  • £650/month car allowance or company vehicle
  • Equipment and full WFH setup provided
  • The chance to join a forward-thinking ICP with strong growth ambitions

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:
Our client a leading ICP is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. You’ll be working on HV/LV and EHV systems, up to 132kV, as part of a collaborative and delivery-focused engineering team. This is a fulltime role based in Yorkshire, offering long-term stability and involvement in high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver electrical designs for HV/LV networks ranging from 11kV to 132kV
  • Prepare detailed design documentation and drawings
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure all designs meet technical and regulatory standards
  • Provide support for technical queries and site coordination
  • Attend and contribute to internal and client design reviews

Requirements:

  • 4 to 5 years of experience in HV/LV or EHV electrical design
  • Good understanding of UK DNO standards and electrical infrastructure
  • Proficient with design tools such as AutoCAD and Amtech
  • Comfortable with a full-time onsite working environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Preferably holds the right to work in the UK

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (up to £70k depending on experience)
  • Car allowance (£650/month) or diesel card
  • Opportunity to work on major power infrastructure projects
  • Join a growing and experienced engineering team

If you’re interested in the role or know someone who might be, please get in touch.

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: Design Manager

Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 + package depending on level of experience

Location: London (Hybrid working available)

Looking for experienced water industry Design Managers with a background in one of more of the following disciplines; Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering, to join our client’s team in the southeast.

As the Design Manager, you will play a fundamental role within the delivery of their projects identifying innovative and sustainable solutions, plan technical delivery, and lead the multidisciplinary team from concept stage through to delivery

About the role:

  • To lead a team of discipline design engineers in the development of water and wastewater technical solutions from initial need statement through optioneering, solution development, value engineering, detail design and construction support.
  • Ensure affordable design solutions are developed within project budget and solution risk is appropriately managed and communicated throughout the solution development process.
  • Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and supply chain efficiency in design outputs.
  • Ensure sustainable design solutions completed in accordance with CDM Regulations
  • Provide design solutions that meet all the requirements of the programme’s systems and governance procedures.
  • Agree design budgets, monitor performance against the budget and provide forecast costs to completion for individual projects.
  • Record, monitor and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency.
  • Establish and agree design costs and programme timescales with the Programme Manager.
  • Organise the work required and document the Design Management Plan / Project Execution Plan.
  • Deliver the design stage outputs of each project within the agreed timescale and budget.

About you:

  • UK experience with the design of clean and wastewater projects.
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) Engineer
  • Ideally be chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE.
  • A passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead and inspire, and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions.
  • Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Charlie Knight @ 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 Quantity Surveyor
Location: Leeds, Derby, or Sheffield (Hybrid – 1-2 days office-based per week)
Sectors: Education, Residential, Commercial, Aviation, Hotel

Advance TRS is partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a talented and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected project team delivering across a diverse portfolio of high-profile developments in the property and infrastructure sectors.

You’ll play a key role in providing commercial expertise across the full project lifecycle, with exposure to landmark schemes in education, residential, commercial, aviation, and hotel developments. The ideal candidate will bring not only strong technical knowledge, but also a collaborative, service-focused approach to client delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day commercial support to the client and wider project team.

  • Deliver both pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.

  • Prepare a range of cost estimates using available design information.

  • Support valuation processes and agree site measures with contractors.

  • Produce monthly project and client-facing reports.

  • Assist in the agreement of final accounts and contractual matters.

  • Attend and contribute to regular project meetings.

  • Take ownership of assigned work packages or whole projects with minimal supervision.

  • Support contract management, audits, and project reviews.

What We’re Looking For:

  • MRICS qualified or working towards APC.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a logical and detail-oriented mindset.

  • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop opportunities.

  • Confident communicator, able to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

  • Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with cost management tools (e.g. CostX) preferred.

  • A collaborative team player who can also work independently with initiative.

  • Energetic, personable, and committed to delivering quality service.

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying

Why Apply?

This role offers excellent career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy environment, with the chance to work on prestigious UK-based projects. You’ll be supported in your professional development and given the tools to thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Interested?
Advance TRS is actively interviewing for this role. Apply today to learn more and take the next step in your career.

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: Project Design Lead
Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 to £68,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Role:
This is a rare opportunity to lead the technical design of high-impact, large-scale water infrastructure projects. As a Project Design Lead, you’ll take a central role in delivering a £400M capital investment programme across five strategically important surface water treatment sites. You’ll lead multidisciplinary design teams, promote innovation and sustainability, and ensure that designs meet environmental, operational, and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Leading multidisciplinary design teams to deliver robust, cost-effective engineering solutions
  • Driving standardisation and innovation in design processes
  • Promoting digital design tools and sustainable engineering practices
  • Monitoring design progress against programme milestones
  • Managing budgets, tracking costs, and forecasting in collaboration with project teams
  • Aligning technical design decisions with customer, regulatory, and stakeholder needs
  • Representing the company at industry events and contributing to thought leadership

About you:

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
  • Chartered (or working towards) with a recognised professional institution
  • Proven experience in project management and engineering, ideally within the water or utilities sector
  • Strong understanding of health & safety standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Collaborative, innovative mindset with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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:

General Foreman

Location:

Bournemouth

Salary:

£40,000 – £50,000 + package (dependent on experience)

Type:

Permanent, site-based (hybrid subject to job needs)

About the Role:

We are looking to strengthen our construction team with a General Foreman for a site-based role in Bournemouth.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a vital role in coordinating and safely managing a section of works on a major project, or overseeing all site activity on a smaller scheme. You’ll ensure that HSQE, programme, and budget requirements are met across your area of responsibility.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading integrated design and build provider in the UK water sector. Operating across long-term framework partnerships, they pride themselves on technical excellence, innovation, and putting people at the heart of everything they do. They champion inclusion, professional growth, and wellbeing, and are committed to supporting Armed Forces veterans and mental health in construction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support initial site setup and implement framework systems and procedures.
  • Maintain continuous and effective resource utilisation in line with framework controls.
  • Assist the Site Manager in assessing and applying suitable on-site security measures.
  • Enforce and uphold the highest safety standards in line with health & safety legislation and internal policies.
  • Work to agreed method statements and risk assessments.
  • Maintain compliance with HS&E regulations and internal procedures.
  • Prepare construction programmes, method statements, action plans, and risk assessments.
  • Support SHEQ reporting and compliance (e.g. accident reports, waste returns).
  • Contribute to strong working relationships with client site teams.
  • Ensure daily/weekly statutory inspections are completed and recorded.
  • Act as site safety supervisor for your designated area.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • ONC or HNC in a construction discipline (advantageous)
  • SMSTS certification
  • First Aid qualification
  • Confined space training (preferred)
  • Experience in clean water non-infrastructure works
  • Strong communication and site leadership skills
  • Knowledge of construction safety and environmental management

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working where applicable
  • Company car or car allowance (job-dependent)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy 5 extra days)
  • Company pension contribution scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health and private medical insurance
  • Additional perks: cycle to work scheme, employee discounts, Kids Pass & more

Eligibility:

  • You must have the right to work in the UK.
  • Valid certifications and licences as outlined in requirements.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role provides the chance to grow your construction career within a supportive, forward-thinking business that champions development, diversity, and long-term progression within critical infrastructure sectors.

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 an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in HV and LV systems, looking to take your next step in a dynamic and supportive commercial environment?

My client is a fast-growing, innovative business delivering value-added power engineering services to private network owners, embedded generation investors and carbon-reduction focused organisations. Their work spans the full project lifecycle – from design and estimation through to installation, commissioning, and maintenance – with a pipeline of major infrastructure and energy projects including microgrids, hydrogen/gas generation, and battery storage solutions.

The Role

They are looking for an enthusiastic Design & Bid Engineer to join their close-knit team in Blackburn. You’ll work across the full design, estimation and negotiation process for HV and LV construction projects ranging from £50k to £3M. A key part of the role involves converting sales enquiries into deliverable construction orders, so experience in a competitive contracting environment is highly desirable.

This is a people-focused business that values work-life balance, integrity and inclusion. The team works hard, supports each other, and celebrates success together.

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in HV and/or LV design and estimating in a competitive environment
  • Qualified LV Power Systems Engineer
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of 11/6.6kV and 415V systems, including design of switchgear, transformers, underground circuits and protection to DNO and industry standards (desirable)
  • Understanding of both HV and LV earthing systems (desirable)
  • Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015
  • Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound understanding of electrical installation and construction practices
  • Commercial risk assessment and mitigation experience
  • Experience engaging directly with customers
  • Knowledge of DNO Codes of Practice, BS7671 and other industry standards

What’s on Offer

Join a passionate, welcoming and supportive team where your contributions will be valued. The reward package includes:

  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
  • Car allowance or company vehicle
  • Private healthcare
  • Market-leading contributory pension scheme
  • Retail discounts via employee rewards portal
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Professional development opportunities via in-house L&D

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a thriving commercial team delivering some of the UK’s most exciting power projects, we’d love 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.

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor – (Our Client)
Location: Newport HQ (with UK-wide travel to project sites)
Reports to: Operations Director / Managing Director
Salary Range: £55,000-£75,000 (DOE) + vehicle allowance + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Our Client
Our client is a leading independent civil engineering contractor specialising in high-voltage (HV) infrastructure for the energy and utilities sector. Headquartered in Newport, South Wales, they deliver projects nationally, including HV cable ducting up to 400
kV, substation civil works, battery storage installations, and grid infrastructure for solar farms and renewable energy developments.
An ISO-accredited business (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), they are growing rapidly and committed to commercial excellence and sustainable project delivery.

Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially astute
Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the financial and contractual management of infrastructure and energy projects. This role will work closely with directors, project managers, and clients to ensure robust cost control, contract compliance, and commercial strategy across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all commercial aspects of civil and HV infrastructure projects from tender to final account.
  • Prepare and review contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation.
  • Lead cost planning, forecasting, and budget management across multiple live sites.
  • Conduct valuations, variations, and claims in line with NEC and JCT contract frameworks.
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure commercial alignment.
  • Support bid and tender preparation with accurate cost estimates and risk assessments.
  • Provide commercial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
  • Mentor junior QS staff and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Candidate Requirements
Essential:

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience in a QS or commercial role within civils, utilities, or energy infrastructure
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
  • Proven track record of managing project budgets and commercial risk
  • Full UK driving licence (travel is a regular part of the role)

Desirable:

  • Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)
  • Experience in HV, BESS, or renewable energy sectors
  • Familiarity with cost management software (e.g. CATO, Causeway, or similar)
  • Experience in subcontractor management and procurement strategy

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Vehicle or car allowance
  • Direct influence over commercial strategy and project success
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Significant variety of projects across the growing renewable and HV sector

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 Specification: HSE Manager – (Our Client)

Location: Newport HQ (with UK-wide travel to live energy sites)
Reports to: Operations Director / Managing Director
Salary Range: £50,000-£65,000 (DOE) + vehicle allowance + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Our Client

Our client, is a leading independent civil engineering contractor specialising in high-voltage (HV) infrastructure for the energy and utilities sector. Headquartered in Newport, South Wales, they deliver projects nationally, including HV cable ducting up to 400kV, substation civil works, battery storage installations, and grid infrastructure for solar farms and renewable energy developments.

An ISO-accredited business (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), they are growing rapidly and committed to high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead site safety across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and energy projects. This is a hands-on role, working closely with directors, project managers, and site teams to ensure full compliance with industry regulations and support a proactive HSEQ culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and implement robust HSE management systems in line with ISO 45001 and CDM 2015.
  • Carry out site inspections, internal audits, and incident investigations; ensure closeout of actions.
  • Lead site-based HSE briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks across civil and HV energy environments.
  • Oversee contractor and subcontractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Maintain the training matrix and ensure qualifications and competencies are up to date.
  • Prepare internal and external reports on safety performance for directors and key clients.
  • Provide expert HSE input during planning and construction phases of HV, battery storage, and solar-related works.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
  • 3+ years in an HSE role within construction, civils, utilities, or energy infrastructure
  • Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and ISO 45001
  • Comfortable working on live sites (substations, excavation, HV environments)
  • Full UK driving licence (travel is a regular part of the role)

Desirable:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
  • SMSTS or TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator)
  • Experience in solar farm, BESS, or HV civils sectors
  • Internal or lead auditor qualification (ISO 45001/14001)

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Vehicle or car allowance
  • Direct influence over company safety culture
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Significant variety of projects across the growing renewable and HV sector

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 Assistant Signalling Project Engineer to lead the delivery of a new, cutting-edge Signalling System for a major transport network. This is a high-profile, multi-million-pound programme that will shape the future of safe, efficient, and reliable rail services.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Take the lead on the design, delivery, testing and commissioning of a new signalling system.

  • Develop and maintain specifications and standards for design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.

  • Carry out audits and inspections to ensure compliance with engineering and legislative standards.

  • Provide high-level technical advice to internal teams and external partners throughout all project phases.

  • Oversee the integration of this project with other major programmes, including fleet replacement and infrastructure upgrades.

  • Supervise internal engineers and consultants, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence.

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and support safe operational practices across the project lifecycle.


What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a technically skilled and proactive engineer who can:

  • Demonstrate significant experience with signalling systems (ideally in a rail or transport environment).

  • Solve complex technical problems independently and provide clear, actionable advice.

  • Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

  • Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple interdependent engineering projects.

  • Apply best practices in safety, compliance, and lifecycle asset management.


What’s On Offer

  • Be a central figure in delivering a major infrastructure project.

  • Work with forward-thinking teams on modern, futureproofed technology.

  • Access a competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Contribute to a project that will have a lasting impact on public transport for generations.


Ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious signalling projects?
Apply today and help shape the next generation of transport infrastructure.

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: Senior Tunnel Engineer


Location: Leeds
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Bonus, pension, life cover, 31 days holiday, support programme, perks

Overview:
Design tunnels and shafts for UK and overseas projects. Use your understanding of ground conditions and structural design. You’ll help write reports, get approvals, and work closely with clients like Network Rail and National Highways.

You’ll work on:

  • Shaft and tunnel designs (e.g. microtunnelling, HDD, timber headings)
  • Ground stability checks and shoring systems
  • Impact assessments on nearby structures
  • Supporting junior staff and reporting progress

What you need:

  • Degree in civil, geotechnical or geological engineering
  • 3-8 years’ experience
  • Good writing and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to learn and get chartered

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

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.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Our client is a fast growing contractor, who are looking to develop their in house design team. This is a great opportunity to work on a nice variety of high-profile projects, where you will play a key role within the developing team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop temporary and permanent works designs for both tender stage and contract delivery stages, including shoring, foundations, and ground stability analyses.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to less experienced design team members and manage external design support.
  • Produce and check calculations, drawings, and technical reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
  • Build and continue to develop strong working relationships with clients, both internal and external, designers, and consultancies. Use these relationships to improve design outcomes and identify additional work opportunities.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant procedures and provision of documentation for QHSE and CDM. Ensure design information is timely and of the right quality and level of detail for its purpose.
  • Actively seek and promote modelling and BIM procedures within the project team. Keep up to date with advancements in design, digital technology, and new software.

Requirements

  • Degree in Civil/Structural or Ground Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer with ICE or equivalent
  • Proven experience in interpreting ground information for soil stability analyses and current piling practices
  • Proven experience in temporary works design, including shoring, foundations, and ground stability analyses.
  • Commercial awareness (NEC4 & JCT)
  • Compliance with QHSE legislation
  • Compliance with specifications, standards & design
  • Technically competent in Structural Design & Geotechnical works
  • Understanding of the certified management systems ISO 9001 -2015, ISO 14001- 2015 & ISO 45001 – 2018
  • Experience in supervising and managing junior team members, providing technical guidance, and ensuring high standards of work.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members.
  • Thorough understanding of H&S, construction techniques, construction plant, products and innovation, environmental constraints, and licensing requirements.

Salary and benefits

  • £65,000 – £70,000 salary
  • Car allowance
  • Matched pension to 10%

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

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

Salary and benefits

  • £65,000 – £70,000 salary
  • Car allowance
  • Matched pension to 10%

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.

Chartered Bridge Engineer

We’re looking for a Chartered Bridge Engineer to join our Structures team, supporting a range of high-profile infrastructure projects for Transport Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of Scotland’s trunk road network.

Role Overview

  • Contract Length: 6 months
  • Working Pattern: 3 days per week on-site
  • Locations: Various project sites across Scotland, with design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen
  • Rate: £50-£55 per hour (umbrella) – negotiable based on experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver robust and technically sound engineering solutions for bridges and related structures
  • Lead and support junior engineers and technicians
  • Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with clients and attend project meetings
  • Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards

Candidate Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in bridge or structural engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE) – essential
  • Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
  • Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management practices
  • Ability to work independently and lead small project teams

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

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.

My client is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on solar PV and battery storage projects, they are committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy projects. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools.

Support the development and execution of solar PV and battery storage projects from pre-construction through to commissioning.

Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and compliance records.

Organise and facilitate project meetings, site surveys, and stakeholder communications.

Assist with planning submissions, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

Track project costs and ensure accurate population of costing templates.

Liaise with suppliers and contractors to gather technical and commercial information.

Monitor project risks and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience in solar PV, battery storage, or broader renewable energy projects.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Proficiency in MS Office and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Familiarity with AutoCAD and electrical system layouts is a plus.

Understanding of UK planning and permitting processes for renewable energy.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Knowledge of IEC standards and safety practices in renewable energy.

Experience with utility-scale solar or energy storage systems.

Passion for sustainability and clean energy innovation.

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.

Technical Director – Environmental Assessment
Salary: £65k-£75k
Location: Various UK Offices
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time

The Role

You’ll be joining a leading independent environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and innovation. Employee-owned and values-led, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and investing in our people. Our work spans a broad mix of public and private sector clients, and our reach extends across the UK and internationally.

Your Role

As discipline lead for Environmental Assessment, you’ll bring senior-level expertise to help shape the direction of the service, grow client relationships, and mentor a team of talented specialists. You’ll oversee complex, high-profile projects, often involving collaboration across planning, ecology, landscape, heritage, water, and infrastructure sectors.

You will play a central role in developing and delivering work relating to environmental impact assessment (EIA), strategic environmental assessment (SEA), and sustainability appraisal (SA), across a wide portfolio. While many of our projects are underpinned by long-term frameworks with government bodies, we also work with local authorities, NGOs, developers, and commercial clients – and are actively expanding into new sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic growth and direction of the Environmental Assessment service area
  • Deliver and assure technical excellence in EIA, SEA and SA
  • Guide project teams and review key deliverables across environmental disciplines
  • Coordinate statutory and non-statutory environmental assessment and consenting processes
  • Input to and lead business development initiatives and sector diversification
  • Develop and nurture strong client relationships across both existing and new markets
  • Oversee project management with a focus on quality, risk, programme, and budget
  • Act as a technical mentor, supporting development of junior and mid-level staff
  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, innovation and cross-team collaboration
  • Maintain accreditation standards, such as the IEMA EIA Quality Mark

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone passionate about the environment and delivering meaningful outcomes through policy and infrastructure. You should be highly organised, client-focused, and capable of leading both teams and technical direction. Experience in a consultancy setting and confidence in engaging with stakeholders and regulators is essential.

You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment, and is ready to take a leading role in shaping the future of environmental assessment services.

Preferred Locations

This role can be based out of several of our UK offices, including:

  • Saltaire
  • Newcastle
  • Newport
  • Haywards Heath
  • Birmingham
  • Peterborough
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow

Hybrid working is supported, but regular office collaboration is encouraged.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Management, Planning or a related field
  • Chartered membership of a relevant body (e.g. IEMA, RTPI) or working towards chartered status
  • Experience leading EIA, SEA, or SA projects in consultancy or similar environment
  • Demonstrated business development experience and client engagement skills
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, planning systems, and policy

Desirable:

  • Experience with infrastructure planning (e.g. DCOs or NSIPs)
  • Understanding of a broad range of environmental disciplines
  • Knowledge of permitting and consents including ecological, flood risk, waste etc.
  • Experience in construction-phase assessment and environmental monitoring
  • Familiarity with coastal or river projects and/or the energy sector
  • Proven track record of introducing innovation in environmental assessment

Why Join Us?

We offer meaningful work, excellent career progression, and a supportive, flexible working culture. With a commitment to professional development and employee ownership, we ensure our team is empowered, valued, and able to make a real difference.

If you’re looking to lead with purpose and help shape a more sustainable and resilient future, we’d love 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.

A new opportunity is available for a Protection & Commissioning Manager to oversee high-voltage infrastructure projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV. The role involves leading a team responsible for testing, commissioning, and technical assurance across a portfolio of electrical projects, ensuring all work meets the required design, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of projects valued between £10m and £50m, from design through to commissioning
  • Develop and implement testing and commissioning policies and procedures
  • Provide technical leadership across the delivery team, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
  • Act as the main point of contact for technical assurance throughout the lifecycle of a project
  • Produce and review reports on commissioning status, trends, and risks
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and to the agreed quality and performance standards
  • Support the tendering process by contributing to technical submissions and reviewing proposals
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant ISO, HSE and quality standards
  • Provide support to business development and estimating teams when required

Required Experience and Qualifications

  • Strong background in electrical engineering within the utilities or infrastructure sector
  • Proven experience working under NEC4 PFC and ECC contracts
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (minimum 5 years’ post-grad experience)
  • Chartered status or working towards a professional qualification (e.g. RICS or similar)
  • Experience managing the commissioning of large-scale HV systems and substations
  • Knowledge of construction contract terms including NEC, IET and JCT
  • Strong communication, reporting and team leadership skills
  • Familiarity with cost control, forecasting, and compliance within engineering project delivery

Benefits Package

  • Competitive base salary
  • Car or car allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee rewards and discount platform
  • Support for professional development and training

Location: Blackburn or Teeside (with hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

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 ready to shape the future of the UK’s energy infrastructure?

My client is a forward-thinking power engineering specialist delivering innovative design, installation, commissioning and maintenance services across major private and public sector energy infrastructure projects. With a growing pipeline of work – from private networks and microgrids to gas/hydrogen generation and grid support battery schemes – they are on a mission to support the UK’s low carbon transition.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced CDM Manager to join their team delivering high voltage electrical power projects (11kV-132kV). This role is critical to ensuring full compliance with the CDM Regulations 2015 and Health & Safety legislation throughout all stages of project delivery.

What’s in it for you?

  • Flexible hybrid working from offices in Manchester Airport, Blackburn or Teesside, with home working options.
  • Car or car allowance, annual bonus, private healthcare, and market-leading pension.
  • 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
  • Access to an employee rewards portal and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Structured learning, mentoring, and professional development (chartership support available).

The Role

As CDM Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert across a portfolio of projects, supporting both the tendering and delivery phases. You will:

  • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and H&S legislation.
  • Act as a key point of contact for CDM matters with both clients and internal teams.
  • Develop and review Temporary Works solutions.
  • Lead H&S assurance and compliance across delivery teams and sub-contractors.
  • Support pre-construction documentation, including Pre-Construction Info and Construction Phase Plans.
  • Drive a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (essential).
  • Proven experience in CDM within electrical or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
  • IOSH or APS accreditation (essential).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and lead across teams.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential).

About You

You’ll be a proactive, detail-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic, safety-critical environment. Your ability to build strong relationships across engineering and construction teams will be key to your success.

Apply today to join my client and help deliver the infrastructure powering a more sustainable future.

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: Principal Technical Officer – Rail Track

Type: Contract

Location: London

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected understand all Permanent Way aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client; to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes and procedures.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of a PTO on a projects across the route
  • Hand back/close out engineering experience
  • Stressing
  • S+C and plain line track work
  • Controlling all onsite technical activities and quality control.

Essential requirements:

  • Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines.
  • Safety Management training.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures.

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply or contact Josh Hill 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.

Senior Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major university accommodation development in East London. This flagship project will span four years and involves the construction of a high-rise residential building, providing modern, high-quality student accommodation as part of the university’s long-term strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of the project to time, cost, and quality standards
  • Lead client-side project management activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from inception to completion
  • Oversee design coordination, procurement strategy, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement
  • Provide leadership and direction to a team of Junior Project Managers, supporting their development and ensuring effective delegation and oversight
  • Liaise with the client, design team, contractors, and local authorities to ensure compliance, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Monitor progress and prepare regular reports on key project milestones, risks, and financial performance
  • Support the implementation of governance structures and quality assurance procedures in line with industry best practices
  • Manage change control processes and maintain a clear audit trail of decisions and approvals

Requirements:

  • Proven experience delivering complex, high-rise residential or student accommodation projects – preferably within the education sector
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, procurement processes, and risk management
  • Demonstrable leadership capabilities and prior experience managing junior or assistant project managers
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Professionally qualified – APM, MAPM, or PRINCE2 (Practitioner) preferred
  • Able to attend site 2-3 days per week in East London

This role presents a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the transformation of a major London university campus. If you are passionate about delivering impactful projects and mentoring the next generation of project professionals, we would love 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.

Job Role: Civil Project Engineer
Location: Reading – (2-3 days on-site per week)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + benefits

About the Role:
A leading water and wastewater service provider is recruiting a passionate
Civil Project Engineer to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment across the Thames Water framework. This is your chance to be part of something bigger in AMP8, modernising treatment works, delivering essential infrastructure, and protecting the environment for future generations.

In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and design through to construction and commissioning.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the design development of multiple water/wastewater network projects from concept through to contract award
  • Identifying, analysing, and mitigating project risks to support robust scope definition and pricing
  • Overseeing detailed design work by contractors and managing design changes during construction
  • Supporting project teams through commissioning and handover phases
  • Conducting design reviews to ensure safe, practical, and operationally sound solutions
  • Acting as the key contact for CDM Designer or Principal Designer duties in early project stages

About you:

  • HNC, degree, or master’s qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it through a recognised professional body
  • Experience in oil and gas pipelines or multi-utility infrastructure (e.g., fibre optics, electrical cables)
  • Strong knowledge of project delivery in process industries
  • Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations within the construction sector
  • Familiarity with engineering decision-making processes in industrial settings

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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, a tier 1 contractor is currently looking to bolster their Signalling test department by employing a new Complex Works TIC to support on a major rail project. We are looking for an individual who is looking for a new challenge and is ready to work under high pressure delivering complex works.

Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibilities for commissioning of complex works
  • Represent the client at key meetings
  • Undertake Work Package Management responsibilities
  • Provide testing briefs

Requirements:

  • Experience in commissioning projects of simple and complex size
  • NR Complex Works TIC certification
  • Knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook

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.

Advance TRS are working in partnership with a leading engineering consultancy renowned for delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and complex projects. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking to recruit a geotechnical design engineer to support major schemes including HS2, and other exciting infrastructure developments.

This is a great opportunity to join an established team with a strong mix of experience, within one of the country’s top consultancies.

Required experience.

– Degree qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, with ideally with a masters too

– Prior Geotechnical experience gained whilst working for another consultancy on major projects

– Either chartered or working towards chartership

– Experience of Geotechnical design (earthworks, soil, and rock slope, retaining structures, foundations, excavations, basements and ground improvement)

– Experience in using several different Geotechnical and FEA software (WALLAP, SlopeW & Plaxis etc)

– 3D soil interaction and tunnelling experience

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

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.

Principal Structural Engineer – Underground Structures

A specialist consultancy, based in London are looking to employ a Principal Structural Engineer in their Underground Structures and Tunnelling team to help them deliver some of the most impressive and technically challenging projects in the UK and across the World.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver UK and international projects
  • Support and develop technical capabilities across service areas
  • Provide engineering solutions and present findings to managers and clients
  • Perform structural design and analysis using advanced software and global standards
  • Manage staff time, budgets, and project schedules
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design processes and liaise with clients and stakeholders
  • Plan and allocate resources to optimise efficiency and revenue
  • Ensure quality and consistency through standardised procedures and peer reviews
  • Follow company procedures for service delivery and project management
  • Contribute to business development and client relationship building
  • Collaborate with internal teams and support cross-disciplinary initiatives

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will be Chartered (ICE) and also have a post-grad qualification in a structural engineering related subject.
  • You must already have significant underground structures experience, whether than is tunnels, station boxes or shafts etc.
  • Experience in major infrastructure projects (often exceeding £100million)
  • Experience with various different design standards (Eurocodes, UK codes, AASHTO and other international industry standards)

Salary

  • £53,000 – £65,000

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

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.

Advance TRS are working in partnership with a leading engineering consultancy renowned for delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and complex projects. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking to recruit a geotechnical design engineer to support major schemes including HS2, and other exciting infrastructure developments.

This is a great opportunity to join an established team with a strong mix of experience, within one of the country’s top consultancies.

Required experience.

– Degree qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, with ideally with a masters too

– Prior Geotechnical experience gained whilst working for another consultancy on major projects

– Either chartered or working towards chartership

– Experience of Geotechnical design (earthworks, soil, and rock slope, retaining structures, foundations, excavations, basements and ground improvement)

– Experience in using several different Geotechnical and FEA software (WALLAP, SlopeW & Plaxis etc)

– 3D soil interaction and tunnelling experience

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

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/Principal Bridge Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £55,000 – £64,000

Our client has a very exciting opportunity for somebody to build their own team!

They have a strong pipeline of work and access to significantly more, but need somebody who is keen and ambitious to grow their own bridge engineering team in their Manchester office. This is a great opportunity for somebody who wants to take on more responsibility and play a key role in business growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver structural designs for civil infrastructure projects
  • Apply advanced modelling tools (e.g. LUSAS, STAAD Pro)
  • Manage client relationships, budgets, and project delivery
  • Mentor junior staff and support chartership development
  • Contribute to business development and bid writing

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with more than 7+ years’ experience
  • Strong technical background in structural analysis
  • Confident communicator and proactive problem-solver
  • Experience of managing and mentoring graduates and technicians

Working environment:

  • Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
  • Great career growth
  • Bonus
  • 8% pension
  • 35 hour week

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

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.

Senior Civil/Structural Rail Engineer – Rail

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

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.

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.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Remote work with occasional site vistits
Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:

We’re looking for a practical and motivated Geotechnical Engineer with experience in ground investigation to join our clients growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Geotechnical logging of soils and rocks to British Standards (BS 5930).
  • Conducting in-situ testing, trial pitting, trenching, and borehole supervision.
  • Phase 1 Desktop Studies and planning of site investigations.
  • Phase 2 and Stage 3 on-site investigation and testing
  • Preparation of both factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
  • Coordination of laboratory testing programmes and analysis of results.
  • Site supervision and liaison with contractors, laboratories, and clients.
  • Regular travel to sites with occasional overnight stays required.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or similar.
  • 5 years’ experience in ground investigation or geotechnical site work.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential).
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Confident working independently on active construction or investigation sites.

Please note: Currently, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. To learn more or express interest, feel free to message Calum French directly on LinkedIn.

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 Geotechnical Engineer

Advance TRS are excited to be working with an engineering consultancy who have a fantastic track record of working on some of the most exciting projects in the UK!

On this occasion they are extremely keen to add a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to their team due to increasing workload across the business. Candidates will be situated in an already established team with a blend of experience levels.The team is relatively new, but with significant experience spread throughout it. Despite not having existed for too long they are already is award-winning.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s top consultancies.

Required experience:

– Degree qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, with ideally with a masters too

– Prior Geotechnical experience gained whilst working for another consultancy on major projects

– Either chartered or working towards chartership

– Experience of geotechnical design (earthworks, soil and rock slope, retaining structures, foundations, excavations, basements and ground improvement)

– Experience in using a number of different geotechnical software Plaxis (2D & 3D), Oaysis package, Wallap and Repute

Salary:

– £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)

For information about this position or any others within the Civil Engineering design market please contact Calum French

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.

Job Title: Senior, Principal, Associate, and Senior Associate Ecologist
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000+ (dependent on experience and grade)
Location: London, Manchester, Altrincham, Norwich, Cambridge, Newcastle
Type: Permanent, hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is currently recruiting experienced ecologists across multiple grades to join their growing UK Ecology team. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of nature-based solutions, biodiversity net gain, and sustainable infrastructure projects.

The successful candidates will join a dynamic, well-established ecology team embedded within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. You will support or lead the delivery of ecological services across a wide range of sectors, including water, transport, energy, health, and nature recovery.

All roles are offered on a hybrid basis, with flexibility and work-life balance supported across regional offices.

About the Client:

Our client is a global, employee-owned consultancy delivering environmental, engineering, and development solutions with a strong focus on social and ecological outcomes. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, their ecology team works collaboratively across sectors to embed nature at the heart of infrastructure and community development.

They are committed to professional growth, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and provide an agile working environment where individuals are supported to thrive personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Ecologist:

  • Lead field surveys and ecological assessments
  • Deliver technical reports including EcIA, BNG, HRAs and mitigation strategies
  • Support licence applications for protected species
  • Mentor junior staff and support project delivery
  • Coordinate with internal and external project teams

Principal / Associate Ecologist:

  • Lead ecology workstreams on major infrastructure and development projects
  • Provide technical assurance and act as a checker/reviewer
  • Manage resources, budgets, and timelines across projects
  • Contribute to business development and bid submissions
  • Provide technical leadership on ecological topics and innovation

Senior Associate Ecologist:

  • Provide strategic leadership to regional ecology teams
  • Oversee staff development, performance, and recruitment planning
  • Represent the ecology function at business unit level
  • Lead on key client relationships and framework delivery
  • Drive quality, innovation, and consistency in ecological services

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential (All Grades):

  • Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline
  • Significant experience in UK ecological consultancy (4+ years for Senior level)
  • Full membership of CIEEM
  • Chartered status, or working toward this (expected for Principal+ levels)
  • Strong technical report writing and reviewing capabilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulators
  • Demonstrated specialism in one or more areas (e.g. botany, protected species licensing, BNG)

Desirable:

  • Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD)
  • Project management experience, including resource and budget control
  • Business development and client relationship skills
  • Experience preparing bid submissions
  • Willingness to travel across the UK for site work and client meetings

Eligibility:

Our client is currently unable to offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route due to recent UK Government changes. Applications are welcome from candidates with an existing right to work in the UK that does not require future sponsorship.

Opportunity for Growth:

Whether you are stepping into your first senior-level role or seeking to expand your strategic influence at associate level, these positions offer clear career progression. You will work alongside some of the UK’s leading ecologists within a supportive and ambitious team, with opportunities to develop your technical, project management, and leadership skills on nationally significant 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.

Job Title: Cost Manager

Type: Permanent, full time position / Hybrid working

Location: Bristol

About the Role
This is a senior / experienced level opportunity for a Cost Management professional to lead within a Project Controls team on complex projects across multiple sectors.

This role combines strategic oversight, technical excellence, and team development in a collaborative, high performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of cost management services on major infrastructure programmes.

  • Provide expert cost performance analysis, bench marking, and reporting.

  • Support the development and implementation of cost systems such as Power BI.

  • Collaborate with engineering and planning teams to ensure efficient and integrated project controls.

  • Drive service innovation and continuous improvement across cost management delivery.

  • Lead and support technical assurance, client care, and quality delivery on commissions.

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, including team development and service line growth.

  • Support business development activities and contribute to key account strategies.

  • Identify and manage risks to ensure successful project and business outcomes.

  • Mentor junior professionals and contribute to building a high-performing team culture.

Experience & Skills

  • Deep technical expertise in cost management across large scale infrastructure programmes.

  • Proven ability to implement and work with Work Breakdown Structures and industry standard cost methodologies.

  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in quantity surveying or financial cost management.

  • Understanding of Earned Value Management and project performance metrics.

  • Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, and IChemE contracts.

  • Effective communicator with experience chairing stakeholder meetings and guiding clients.

  • Evidence of delivering innovative and high quality cost solutions.

  • Strong industry network and understanding of current sector challenges and opportunities.

  • Previous consultancy experience preferred.

Desirable

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

  • Professional accreditation (or working toward) with RICS, AACE, ACostE, ICE, or equivalent is highly desirable.

For more information, please apply or contact Billy Mitchell 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.

Position: Geomorphologist
Location: Leeds or Manchester

About the Company

We are a global consultancy specialising in engineering, management, and development services, committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive, and digitally enabled solutions. Our mission is to generate positive social and environmental outcomes through every project we undertake.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where professionals are empowered to develop and succeed. Our values-Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, and Excellence-guide everything we do.

About the Division

This role sits within a leading water and environmental division delivering expertise across the full project lifecycle-from strategy and planning through detailed design, construction support, and site supervision.

The team works on a diverse range of projects, including river restoration, natural flood management, and water infrastructure planning, placing a strong emphasis on sustainability, nature-based solutions, and working with natural processes.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Geomorphologist at Principal, Associate, or Senior Associate level (depending on experience) to support and lead a range of river and catchment-focused projects.

This role is particularly well-suited to candidates with a strong background in fluvial geomorphology, who are passionate about understanding and applying river processes to deliver sustainable environmental and engineering outcomes.

If you have experience in this field and are exploring new opportunities, we welcome expressions of interest from professionals with 5+ years of relevant experience, even if your profile doesn’t align exactly with every requirement listed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical geomorphological input on river and catchment-based projects, with a focus on fluvial systems.
  • Lead and support river restoration, natural flood management, and habitat enhancement schemes.
  • Conduct and oversee field surveys assessing channel morphology, sediment transport, erosion risk, and river condition.
  • Develop and review erosion risk assessments and sediment management strategies.
  • Contribute to environmental assessments, especially hydro-morphological components and Water Framework Directive compliance.
  • Apply innovative data collection and analysis techniques, including GIS, remote sensing, and geomorphological modelling.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability development within the team.
  • Liaise with clients, attend project meetings, and represent the organisation at industry events

Requirements

Essential:

  • A degree in physical geography, geomorphology, environmental science, catchment science, or a closely related discipline.
  • Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution.
  • Strong experience in fluvial geomorphology, including fieldwork, data interpretation, and design integration.
  • In-depth knowledge of river processes and their application in environmental and infrastructure contexts.
  • Familiarity with UK environmental legislation and water-related regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills.

Desirable:

  • Additional expertise in sediment modelling, aquatic ecology, or integrated catchment management.
  • Enthusiasm for sustainable solutions and innovation in river management.

Salary and Grade Flexibility

  • Open to professionals at Principal, Associate, or Senior Associate level; responsibilities and support will be tailored accordingly.
  • Salary is flexible based on experience. If your expectations exceed £70k but are within reason, please still reach out for a confidential discussion.
  • We also welcome enquiries from geomorphologists with 5+ years of experience, particularly those with a focus on fluvial systems and an interest in contributing to a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary 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.

Planning Manager / Senior Planner
Major Infrastructure – Aviation
Location: Gatwick Airport (Hybrid working available)
Employment Type: Permanent


Overview:
Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in infrastructure and aviation projects, is seeking an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner to support the delivery of key projects within the Gatwick Airport Capital Programme. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile aviation schemes, providing expert programme management and project planning services for one of the UK’s busiest airports.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project and programme schedules for Gatwick Airport projects using Primavera P6.

  • Provide planning leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring integration of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

  • Collaborate with project stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and the airport’s in-house teams to ensure alignment on project timelines and deliverables.

  • Support the Programme Controls function with schedule risk analysis, critical path identification, and scenario planning.

  • Prepare high-level and detailed reports for senior management, highlighting programme risks, progress, and key milestones.

  • Drive best practices in project planning, ensuring adherence to client, regulatory, and industry standards.

  • Lead programme reviews, schedule health checks, and provide coaching to junior planners where required.

  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure early identification and mitigation of schedule risks, dependencies, and resource conflicts.


Requirements:

  • Proven background in project planning within major infrastructure or aviation projects, ideally in an airport environment.

  • Strong experience using Primavera P6 to build, maintain, and manage project schedules.

  • Excellent understanding of project controls processes, critical path analysis, risk management, and schedule forecasting.

  • Previous experience working for or with consultancies on large infrastructure programmes.

  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment with competing priorities.

  • Knowledge of NEC contracts is highly desirable.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.

  • Professional certifications such as APM, PMI, or similar are advantageous.


What’s on Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most high-profile aviation programmes.

  • Join a market-leading consultancy with long-term pipeline of airport and infrastructure projects.

  • Competitive salary or day rate, with hybrid working flexibility.

  • Clear career progression pathways into senior leadership or programme controls 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.

Job Title: Project Design Lead

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Hybrid working)

About the Role:

This is a rare opportunity to manage the technical design of large-scale, high-impact water infrastructure projects. As a Project Design Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in a £400M capital investment programme across five of our client’s most strategically important surface water treatment sites.

You’ll be at the heart of transforming the resilience and quality of water supply, leading technical design teams, coordinating cross-discipline collaboration, and ensuring environmental, operational, and customer needs are all reflected in design decisions.

About the Client:

Our client is a major UK water company undertaking one of the largest infrastructure upgrades in the region. With sustainability, innovation, and resilience at the forefront of their agenda, they are committed to delivering long-term value for customers and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Environment

  • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Develop project-specific health and safety strategies and risk assessments
  • Champion sustainable and safe engineering practices

Design & Technical Leadership

  • Lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver technically robust and cost-effective solutions
  • Drive standardisation and innovation in engineering design
  • Ensure delivery quality, resource planning, and supplier management

Innovation

  • Promote digital design solutions and challenge conventional approaches
  • Work collaboratively with supply chain partners to adopt industry best practices

Financial & Commercial

  • Deliver solutions aligned with project budgets and performance metrics
  • Work closely with project and programme managers to track costs and provide forecasts
  • Influence internal and external stakeholders on efficient design investment

Programme Delivery

  • Monitor design progress against programme milestones
  • Proactively manage delays and maintain delivery momentum

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Ensure technical solutions align with customer and regulatory expectations
  • Represent our client at industry events, contributing thought leadership through presentations and papers

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Chartered (or working towards) membership of a recognised professional institution
  • Experience in project management and engineering within the water or utilities sector
  • In-depth knowledge of H&S standards and regulatory frameworks

What Our Client Offers:

  • Salary up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)
  • Hybrid working model
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Generous pension (up to 11% company contribution)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Health Cash Plan and Digital GP access
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Funded eye tests and study support
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Occupational health and well-being support
  • Discounts with over 800 retailers
  • Enhanced maternity policies and flexible return-to-work options

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role requires on-site presence (Brighton area) on a hybrid basis and regular interaction with design and operations teams.

Opportunity for Growth:

With exposure to one of the UK’s largest water investment programmes and interaction across engineering, operations, and environmental disciplines, this role provides significant long-term career development in infrastructure leadership.

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:
Senior Project Design Lead

Salary:
Starting from £65,600 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location:
Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)

Type:
Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

About the Role:

As a Senior Project Design Lead, you will play a vital role in delivering technically sound, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective design solutions for a major bioresources transformation programme. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence key stakeholders, and ensure designs meet strategic, regulatory, and operational expectations across the organisation.

About the Client:

Our client is undertaking a significant bioresources investment programme as part of AMP8. This includes the consolidation of sludge treatment centres, development of new dewatering hubs, and compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive-making this a rare opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects without legacy operational constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Environment

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards including CDM regulations.
  • Develop and manage risk assessments and safety strategies.
  • Promote sustainability and lead by example on health and safety.

Design & Technical Leadership

  • Lead design teams to deliver standardised, innovative, long-term technical solutions.
  • Ensure design quality, budget control, and alignment with corporate standards.
  • Coordinate and manage external suppliers and internal resources.

Innovation

  • Drive continuous improvement and challenge legacy processes.
  • Champion digital design practices and collaborate with supply chain partners.

Financial & Commercial

  • Deliver cost-effective solutions aligned to project budgets.
  • Support financial forecasting and budget planning with project managers.
  • Influence stakeholders to align on economically sound designs.

Programme Delivery

  • Set realistic design timelines and track delivery progress.
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential delays proactively.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Ensure designs meet customer, environmental, and regulatory needs.
  • Represent our client at industry events through presentations and thought leadership.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Membership of a relevant professional institute (Chartered or working towards).
  • Experience in engineering design within the water or utilities sector.
  • Strong grasp of project management and health & safety standards.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong leadership and communication skills.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Up to 11% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Hybrid working (office and remote)
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
  • Health Cash Plan and digital GP access
  • Eye care and occupational health support
  • Discounts with 800+ retailers
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Support for job-related qualifications
  • Enhanced maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options
  • Cycle to work scheme

Eligibility:

You must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is a career-defining opportunity to contribute to a major environmental infrastructure upgrade, with exposure to pioneering design methods, digital innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You’ll help deliver a legacy project shaping the future of water and waste services in 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.

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to make a meaningful impact in the infrastructure sector? This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing organisation renowned for its collaborative culture, inclusive environment, and track record of success in the UK infrastructure space.

My client is seeking a dynamic Senior Engineering Manager to oversee all engineering elements on major Energy Transmission schemes throughout Scotland. This pivotal position involves day-to-day leadership of both internal and external engineering teams to ensure project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

You’ll report directly to the Project Director, leading a team that includes two Engineering Managers and two Senior Design Managers, while also playing a central role in team expansion and project mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineering input across pre-contract and delivery phases
  • Oversee resource planning and allocation for technical and temporary works
  • Act as primary liaison for clients, ensuring satisfaction and strong relationships
  • Maintain and develop staff competency, training, and performance
  • Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance across projects
  • Manage technical interfaces with consultants and internal teams
  • Support bid teams during tendering and pre-construction activities
  • Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice sharing
  • Ensure compliance with CDM and relevant industry legislation
  • Represent the business at industry forums and working groups

About You:

  • Proven experience in a senior engineering role within Energy Transmission & Distribution
  • Strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery
  • Qualified in engineering (ideally chartered with ICE or equivalent)
  • Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and driving engineering excellence
  • Effective communicator with a customer-focused mindset

In addition to playing a critical role in shaping future infrastructure, you’ll benefit from a forward-thinking and supportive employer offering:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase extra days
  • Competitive salary with up to 30% annual bonus scheme
  • Company car scheme (if applicable) and private medical cover
  • Family-first policies supporting work/life balance
  • Structured mentoring and professional development opportunities
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to well-being programmes, recognition awards, and long-service benefits
  • Participation in share-save schemes and discounted lifestyle perks (e.g., gym, cycle-to-work)

Take the next step in your engineering leadership career by joining an organisation shaping the UK’s energy future.

Ready to find out more? Get in touch today to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

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 is a specialist in delivering innovative power solutions to private network owners, embedded generation investors, and carbon-conscious organisations. From microgrid solutions and battery storage schemes to hydrogen-based generation and major infrastructure network developments, they are at the forefront of the UK’s energy transformation.

Their portfolio spans commercial, industrial, healthcare and airport environments – with projects either directly from DNOs or private/commercial clients. With an inclusive culture and a strong pipeline of work, now is a great time to join.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Craftsperson, you’ll bring your hands-on electrical and mechanical skills to help build, install and maintain HV and LV electrical systems, including cables, switchgear and substations.

You’ll work across both public and private sector projects, using safe working practices and interpreting technical drawings to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete site Health & Safety tasks: daily vehicle checks, risk assessments, equipment calibrations and inductions
  • Keep working areas clean, safe and organised (including plant, vehicles and workshops)
  • Carry out inspections and accurate test reports for substations and equipment (within 7 days)
  • Install, joint and terminate LV & HV cables to high standards within specified timescales
  • Install and maintain switchgear and transformers to company/manufacturer standards
  • Fault-finding and basic remedial works, including producing photographic evidence and condition reports
  • Liaise with customers and colleagues to coordinate access and minimise business disruption

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong practical experience using hand and power tools to build and fix down electrical equipment (essential)
  • Experience with HV/LV electrical components, including HV jointing and fitting (desirable)
  • City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in a recognised Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (essential)
  • Competent Person certificates or authorisations for substations/sites (desirable)
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills (essential)
  • Familiarity with using smartphones and email software (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence with B + E categories (essential/desirable)
  • Additional training/certs: PASMA, IPAF, CITB, ECS, Confined Space (desirable)
  • NRSWA accreditation for highway-adjacent work (desirable)

What’s in It for You

  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounts via employee rewards portal
  • Market-leading contributory pension scheme
  • Employee assistance and professional development through a dedicated L&D programme

If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that values safety, quality and innovation, apply today.

Bring your expertise to a company helping shape the future of energy.

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: Mechanical Design Engineer (Lead / Principal grade)

Location: Preston (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £50 – £55ph Ltd

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits

Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (contract or permanent) to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical leadership role within the team, providing strategic input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving engineering excellence across mechanical packages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of mechanical infrastructure for clean and wastewater treatment works, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Lead the development of detailed mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client and industry standards.
  • Oversee and direct site assessments, feasibility studies, and design reviews; provide expert input during construction to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Act as the mechanical discipline lead, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
  • Drive adherence to WIMES, DWI, and relevant British/European mechanical standards, ensuring best practice is embedded across all design activities.
  • Take ownership of mechanical work packages on major schemes, ensuring consistency in delivery and acting as a technical authority.
  • Mentor, support, and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable mechanical engineering team.
  • Support business development and bid activities through technical leadership, scope definition, and resource planning.

Requirements:

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in the design and delivery of mechanical systems for UK water infrastructure projects, ideally within AMP frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (WIMES, DWI) and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent (or demonstrable equivalent experience and capability).

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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: Flood Modeller / Hydrology Consultant (Scotland)
Salary: £35,000 – £50,000
Location: Remote (Scotland-based candidates preferred)
Type: Permanent, remote with flexible working

Please note: We require a min 4y UK sector experince for this role- this role can not offer sponsorship.

About the Role:

Our client is looking for an experienced Flood Modeller / Hydrology Consultant to support a growing portfolio of challenging and diverse projects across Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working on everything from private developments to major infrastructure schemes, all while enjoying remote working and a truly flexible environment.

You’ll become a key player within a supportive, distributed team and have the chance to work on exciting and high-impact flood risk and drainage projects. Ideal for someone looking to expand their consultancy career and gain valuable experience in business development, project leadership, and international project delivery.

About the Client:

Our client is an independent consultancy established in 2012, specialising in flood risk, hydraulic modelling, and water-related services. They’ve built a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, and have recently been recognised by industry awards for their outstanding contributions. Their team includes specialists across flood risk, civil engineering, and environmental management – all driven by the goal of unlocking development potential through sustainable water solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce detailed Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) compliant with NPF4 (Policies 10 & 22)
  • Develop hydrological inputs using WINFAP, ReFH2, and FEH statistical methods
  • Build and review hydraulic models (1D/2D) using Flood Modeller, ESTRY, and TuFLOW
  • Translate complex model outputs into accessible and actionable insights for clients
  • Liaise with SEPA and local authorities, ensuring high standards of technical delivery
  • Collaborate as part of a distributed team, managing time and project resources effectively
  • Support and lead elements of project bidding, management, and client care

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • A minimum of 4 years’ UK-based experience in flood risk / hydrology consultancy
  • A relevant degree in Geography, Environmental Management, Civil or Water Engineering
  • Proficiency with key flood modelling software (Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, ESTRY)
  • Strong understanding of SEPA requirements and national planning policy frameworks
  • Ability to write clear, technically robust reports and explain modelling decisions confidently
  • Motivation to progress professionally, ideally towards chartership (CIWEM or equivalent)

What Our Client Offers:

  • Fully remote working as standard
  • Flexible hours and work-life balance
  • Health insurance (post-probation)
  • Generous employer-matched pension scheme (via salary sacrifice)
  • Ongoing CPD and support toward professional chartership
  • Inclusive and supportive company culture with regular team socials
  • Exposure to industry leaders and diverse, high-profile projects

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Only candidates with the required UK-based experience will be considered.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is more than a technical role – it’s an opportunity to shape your consultancy career. You’ll gain exposure to project ownership, mentoring, client engagement, and potentially even international workstreams. Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical expertise or move into broader project and business leadership, our client provides the platform to thrive.

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.

Open to Contract and Permanent applicants

Job Role: Design Manager – Water Non-Infrastructure
Location: Peterborough – Hybrid (days required can be discussed)

Rate: £500 – £550 / day

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

About the Role:

Join the award-winning @one Alliance, a progressive and collaborative delivery partnership in the water sector. As a Design Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of innovative, value-driven design solutions for non-infrastructure water projects such as treatment works, pumping stations, and groundwater abstraction schemes.

You’ll oversee a multi-disciplinary design team, working closely with internal technical specialists and external suppliers to produce integrated, sustainable designs that support project affordability, reduce carbon, and enhance natural capital.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and management of Engineering Project Plans (scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources)
  • Managing the performance and development of a high-performing design team
  • Ensuring quality assurance and right-first-time design principles across all outputs
  • Coordinating internal discipline leads and external suppliers to deliver integrated solutions
  • Collaborating with project functions (e.g. planning, procurement, construction) to drive efficient delivery
  • Supporting programme milestones and driving design affordability and sustainability
  • Fulfilling CDM responsibilities, including design risk assessments and H&S documentation
  • Promoting innovation, digital design tools, and continuous improvement

About you:

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering or related field (preferred)
  • Chartered or working towards chartered status
  • Strong experience managing design delivery and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Confident in supplier coordination, design integration, and project risk management
  • Experience in a Design & Build environment (beneficial but not essential)
  • Committed to innovation, sustainability, and collaborative delivery
  • Effective leader with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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.

Open to Contract and Permanent applicants

Job Role: Design Manager – Water Non-Infrastructure
Location: Peterborough – Hybrid (days required can be discussed)

Rate: £500 – £550 / day

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

About the Role:

Join the award-winning @one Alliance, a progressive and collaborative delivery partnership in the water sector. As a Design Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of innovative, value-driven design solutions for non-infrastructure water projects such as treatment works, pumping stations, and groundwater abstraction schemes.

You’ll oversee a multi-disciplinary design team, working closely with internal technical specialists and external suppliers to produce integrated, sustainable designs that support project affordability, reduce carbon, and enhance natural capital.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and management of Engineering Project Plans (scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources)
  • Managing the performance and development of a high-performing design team
  • Ensuring quality assurance and right-first-time design principles across all outputs
  • Coordinating internal discipline leads and external suppliers to deliver integrated solutions
  • Collaborating with project functions (e.g. planning, procurement, construction) to drive efficient delivery
  • Supporting programme milestones and driving design affordability and sustainability
  • Fulfilling CDM responsibilities, including design risk assessments and H&S documentation
  • Promoting innovation, digital design tools, and continuous improvement

About you:

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering or related field (preferred)
  • Chartered or working towards chartered status
  • Strong experience managing design delivery and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Confident in supplier coordination, design integration, and project risk management
  • Experience in a Design & Build environment (beneficial but not essential)
  • Committed to innovation, sustainability, and collaborative delivery
  • Effective leader with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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:
Senior Civil Engineer (Water Services)

Salary:
£60 per hour (inside IR35)

Location:
Flexible (UK-wide)

Type:
Contract | Hybrid working

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to work on a diverse portfolio of major water and wastewater projects across the UK. You’ll join a forward-thinking Water Services team delivering nationally significant infrastructure – from large-scale treatment plants to network upgrades and strategic water resource schemes.

Your role will span feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction support – offering real technical challenge and variety in a collaborative contract environment.

About the Client:

Our client is a respected engineering consultancy operating at the forefront of the UK’s water sector. With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they partner with major utilities to deliver complex infrastructure that supports long-term environmental and public benefit. Contractors are welcomed as valued team members within a flexible and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.
  • Develop calculations, reports, and design documents to a high technical standard.
  • Engage directly with clients to define needs and shape practical solutions.
  • Prepare technical inputs to business cases and funding applications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support junior team members.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to safety, buildability, sustainability, and environmental best practices.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Chartered Civil Engineer (ICE or equivalent).
  • Strong technical expertise in civil engineering, preferably in the water sector.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proactive, delivery-focused mindset with attention to detail.

What Our Client Offers:

  • £60 per hour (inside IR35).
  • Flexible, hybrid working options across UK locations.
  • Exposure to nationally important infrastructure programmes.
  • Supportive team culture that values contractor contributions.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

Although this is a contract role, you’ll gain access to some of the most innovative and large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK water sector. A great opportunity for Chartered Engineers seeking meaningful, technically engaging work with flexibility.

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.