Kenton Black

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to lead the delivery of structures and associated civil engineering works within a rail and/or highways environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing site activities, supervising works teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. You will work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors to coordinate daily operations across complex infrastructure projects, including structures, earthworks, drainage, and highways interfaces. Key Responsibilities: - Day-to-day management and coordination of site works relating to structures and associated civils - Supervision of foremen, operatives, and subcontractors - Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, drawings, and specifications - Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance - Deliver and record toolbox talks, briefings, and site inductions - Liaise with engineering teams to resolve technical issues on site - Monitor productivity, plant, and materials - Support planning, sequencing, and short-term lookahead programming - Ensure compliance with rail/highways standards and procedures Requirements: - Proven experience as a General Foreman (or Senior Foreman) on structures and civil engineering projects - Background in rail and/or highways infrastructure - Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, foundations, drainage, and associated civils - Ability to lead teams and manage multiple work fronts - Excellent understanding of site safety and temporary works - Relevant tickets and competencies (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS, PTS/highways passport as applicable) - Strong communication and organisational skills Desirable: - Experience working under Network Rail or National Highways standards - Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator - First Aid at Work

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Section Engineer to work on a major infrastructure project delivering highways and rail structures and associated civil engineering works. The successful candidate will take responsibility for defined sections of work, supporting the construction of complex structural and civil elements in a live highways and rail environment. Key Responsibilities: - Managing and delivering day-to-day site activities for highways and rail structures, including RC structures, bridges, retaining walls, culverts, abutments, foundations, and associated civils -Setting out and checking works using GPS/total station equipment - Coordinating subcontractors, plant, and materials to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements - Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments - Managing QA documentation, inspections, permits, and handover records - Working closely with site management, design teams, temporary works coordinators, and client representatives - Identifying and resolving technical and constructability issues on site - Supporting health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times, particularly within rail possessions and highways interfaces Requirements: - Proven experience working as a Section Engineer on highways and/or rail infrastructure projects - Strong technical background in structures and associated civils (e.g. bridges, viaducts, drainage, earthworks, pavements) - Excellent setting-out and surveying skills - Good understanding of NEC contracts and site documentation - CSCS card essential; SMSTS preferred - Rail experience such as PTS, COSS, or working within possessions is highly desirable - Ability to work autonomously, manage your own section, and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Agent to join a delivery team working on the HS2 programme, supporting the construction of major highways and rail structures as part of this nationally significant infrastructure project. This is a long-term freelance opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong background in heavy civil engineering, highways infrastructure, and rail-related structures, capable of managing complex construction activities in a highly regulated environment. Role & Responsibilities As Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities include: - Managing and coordinating all on-site construction activities across highways and rail structure packages - Overseeing the delivery of structures such as bridges, viaducts, retaining walls, culverts, underpasses, drainage systems, and earthworks - Ensuring works comply with HS2 technical standards, design specifications, and contractual requirements - Leading site teams including engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, labour, and plant resources - Reviewing, implementing, and managing RAMS, method statements, and permits to work - Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements, including HS2 and CDM regulations - Coordinating with design managers, temporary works coordinators, and section engineers to resolve technical and construction issues - Managing interfaces between highways works and rail infrastructure, including possessions, access constraints, and third-party stakeholders - Producing short-term programs, look-ahead schedules, and progress reports - Monitoring productivity and progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing mitigation measures - Supporting commercial teams with progress updates, variations, and change management where required Candidate Requirements - Demonstrable experience working as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects - Strong technical background in highways construction and rail structures - Experience delivering complex structural works in live or constrained environments - Previous experience on HS2 or comparable large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g. highways schemes, rail upgrades, major civils) - Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black), and First Aid qualifications - Sound knowledge of temporary works procedures and construction methodologies - Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

My client is a Regional Civil Engineering Contractor based in East Anglia. Due to continued growth, the Commercial Lead is looking to bolster his team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor who can commercially manage individual projects simultaneously. This is a long-term role paying up to 425 per day (OUTSIDE IR35). The ideal candidate will have: - A Civil Engineering Contracting background (5 year min.) - Earthworks experience - NEC & JCT Contract Experience Apply now with an updated CV and/or for more information contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed).

Midlands principal build contractor are looking for a freelance Senior/Site Engineer for a 40 week duration for a new build distribution centre commencing end October. Reporting to the senior management team you role and responsibility will be to manage and supervise various subcontractor packages inc QA management for groundworks, steelframe, cladding, brickwork etc. Along with the Project/Site Managers you will also be responsible for assisting in any design changes during any client/subcontractor progress meetings, other duties will also include H&S management, material requisition as well as some elements of setting out. CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates will be a mandatory requirement as well as a proven track record working for principal build contractors delivering distribution/industrial units from inception through to completion

Senior/Site Engineer required for a new build multi million pound leisure centre which will be a steel portal frame building incorporating a swimming pool, fitness room inc spa, dance studios and external facilities and all associated carpark area. Working for the principal main contractor you will be responsible for supervision and control initially of groundworks and various other subcontract packages, initial setting out for main building which will involve concrete pad foundations, holding down bolts, associated drainage and groundworks inc all QA work. Other management duties will involve assisting the Project Manager on a day to day basis for the general supervision/control of all subcontract packages, site inductions, health & safety, providing information regarding any design changes aswell as attending client/subcontractor progress meeting etc. Ideally looking for someone who has their own equipment but not essential, CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates will be a mandatory requirement. Start date will be 13th October for a 40 week duration

Senior Quantity Surveyor Rail/Civils South Birmingham Up to 70000 We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK's largest contractors working as part of major infrastructure project within the Midlands. The business is a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure sector. Role Purpose: Our client is looking for candidates with experience in managing all commercial aspects of the scheme and reporting directly into the Commercial Manager. Rewards: Up to 70,000 basic salary DOE Company car / allowance Pension, healthcare and other benefits Duties: Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures. Measure & interpret specifications & drawings. Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates if required. Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works. Plan commercial activities to meet monthly timescales. Collation of Cost and Value Information. Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements. Submission and Agreement of Adjustment Events with Client. Collect information required to specify procurement requirements. Understand the steps / documentation required. Assist Procurement function where required. Collation of cost and value information. Management of Sub Contractors Accounts. Experience: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent. Experience working as a Senior QS for a main contractor in a civils environment.

General Foreman, Cheltenham outside IR35 - or Soletrader CIS Roads and infrastructure - Freelance Site General Foreman - Roads and Infrastructure experience experience needed We need a General Foreman for this one which is Roads and Cycleayas near the racecourse working on the Roads drainage and kirbing S278 type works We have an solid opportunity for an experienced Site General Foreman to be responsible for scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the work of all site operatives, ensuring that all work is delivered safely on time and within budget along with managing men key - this is not for a cabin huger The Role: The General Foreman is responsible for scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the work of all site operatives, ensuring that all work is delivered safely on time and within budget along with managing equipment and materials required. Key Responsibilities: Pushing and driving the men Operate and promote safe working on site Carry out and record site inspections Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements Lead by example to others on site Delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and snag free Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Extensive experience of the construction industry Proven people management skills, including the management of subcontractors CSCS SMSTS or SSSTS qualification First aid qualification