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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Leicester / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With this level of flexibility, candidates based across Leicester, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire or London are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Freelance Groundworks Supervisor Start Date: 06/07/2026 Duration: 6 Months Day rate: 280- 320 DOE SOS Group are recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Supervisor to join a major groundworks and civil engineering project on a 6-month contract commencing on 6th July 2026 . Working alongside the site management team, you will be responsible for supervising daily operations, coordinating subcontractors and direct labour, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Duties & Responsibilities Supervise day-to-day site operations across the groundworks package. Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Ensure works are completed safely and in accordance with RAMS. Monitor productivity and programme performance. Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and daily task planning. Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout construction activities. Liaise with Site Engineers, Site Managers and client representatives. Identify and resolve site issues to maintain progress. Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture on site. Requirements Previous experience supervising groundworks and civil engineering projects. Strong understanding of drainage, foundations, roads, external works and associated infrastructure. SSSTS or SMSTS certification. CSCS Card essential. First Aid at Work preferred. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to drive programme and maintain high standards of workmanship and safety. This role would suit an experienced Supervisor, General Foreman or Working Foreman with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering projects. If you're available for a July start and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

General Foreman - Pipeline project - North West Leicestershire Hays Civil Engineering are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit an experienced General Foreman for a major pipeline infrastructure project in North Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering key utilities infrastructure within a long-term programme of works. Your new role As General Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. You will play a key role in coordinating teams on site and driving productivity across pipeline construction activities. Key Responsibilities Supervising site teams including operatives, subcontractors and plantManaging daily site activities on pipeline and associated civils worksEnsuring all works are carried out safely and in line with HSE standardsDelivering works in line with programme and productivity targetsConducting briefings, toolbox talks, and daily task plansMonitoring quality of works and ensuring compliance with specificationsWorking closely with Site Agents and Engineers to coordinate deliveryEnsuring proper use of permits, RAMS and site documentation What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a General Foreman on civil engineering or utilities projectsStrong background in pipeline / drainage / water infrastructure worksGood understanding of site sequencing and productivity managementAbility to lead teams and maintain high standards on siteSSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS (Gold/Black preferred), and First AidStrong communication and organisational skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGN Location: Leicester / Tamworth Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With this level of flexibility, candidates based across Leicester, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire or London are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of 70,000 - 85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.