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For a confidential conversation, please contact Patrick Makeig-Jones at RGB RecruitmentAre you an experienced Structural Revit Technician and RC Detailer looking to advance your career within a highly regarded, design-led consultancy? This established practice in Cardiff has built a strong reputation for delivering well-engineered, creative solutions across the South West and South Wales. With a strong project pipeline and a collaborative, modern working culture, this role offers excellent opportunities for long-term development.About the RoleAs a Structural Revit Technician / RC Detailer, you will play a key role in producing high-quality BIM models and detailed structural drawings for a wide range of building structure projects. You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and wider project teams to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of design information.Typical Responsibilities Include: • Producing detailed 3D models using Revit and 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD for a variety of building structures., • Preparing and detailing reinforced concrete (RC) drawings, schedules, and general arrangements., • Working collaboratively with structural engineers to translate design concepts into accurate technical drawings., • Coordinating models with architectural and MEP teams, ensuring clash-free design outputs., • Maintaining drawing standards, templates, and BIM protocols in line with company and industry standards., • Assisting in the development of project documentation and contributing to design reviews., • Supporting junior technicians where required and playing an active role within the design team.Key Projects You’ll Be Involved InThe Cardiff office is engaged in a range of exciting developments such as:, • RC-framed multi-storey developments (hotels, residential, student accommodation), • National out-of-town retail schemes, • Custodial and secure government-led projects, • Commercial and mixed-use schemes, • Major hospital developments and extension programmesWhat We’re Looking For, • Strong experience using Revit and AutoCAD within a structural consultancy environment., • Proven reinforced concrete detailing experience (RC detailing & scheduling)., • Understanding of BIM processes and common data environments., • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and wider design teams., • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Why Join This Consultancy?You’ll be joining a well-known and locally respected consultancy with a modern approach to work-life balance. Their flexible working policy supports home working and autonomy over your working week. You’ll also benefit from:, • Contemporary, well-equipped offices, • A friendly, close-knit team environment, • Free parking, • Clear progression routes and opportunities for continued professional development This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician to take ownership of exciting projects while further developing technical and BIM expertise.

🚨 Structural Engineer – Outside IR35 – Long-Term Contract 🚨 I’m looking for a Structural Engineer for a major UK project offering long-term contract work (18+ months). 📍 Cardiff or Wolverhampton (1–2 days/week) 💼 12-month rolling contract 💰 Outside IR35 – £DOE ⏱ ASAP start You’ll be working on a large-scale prison project, delivering structural design across all materials. ✅ Multi-material design experience (steel, concrete, timber) ✅ UK design standards / Eurocodes ✅ Chartered (preferred) No previous prison experience needed.

This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group. Crouch Waterfall is a specialist Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering consultancy with over four decades of continuous growth and a reputation for delivering complex, high‑impact infrastructure projects across the UK. As a part of the Vulcain Engineering Group, we combine the agility of a specialist practice with the stability, reach, and innovation of a global engineering organisation. With a legacy of excellence in Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings, and Geotechnical Services, our teams lead projects from first concept to final delivery, bringing robust engineering expertise, creativity, and technical rigour to every challenge. The Position – Principal or Associate Structural Engineer As our Cardiff office continues its expansion, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Chartered Structural Engineer (MICE or MIStructE) to join us. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape project delivery, mentor emerging talent, and play a key part in the continued growth of a thriving regional team. Reporting directly to the Senior Management Team, you will take technical leadership of a diverse portfolio ranging from small bespoke structures to major projects. Your work will span commercial and public‑sector buildings, rail structures, temporary works, special structures, and complex assessments. Some of the main responsibilities of the Principal or Associate Structural Engineer will include: • Technical Leadership: Drive the technical delivery of structural projects - encompassing bridges, building structures, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and more., • Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight for Engineers and Technicians, supporting their development and raising the bar on technical excellence., • Design Oversight: Review and verify designs produced by others, including detailed hand calculations and advanced computer‑based analysis., • Site & Structural Assessments: Oversee surveys, inspections, and condition assessments, producing clear, high‑quality technical reports., • Project & Resource Management: Lead programming, resource planning, and workload management in collaboration with senior leadership., • Client Engagement: Work closely with clients to confirm scope, manage expectations, and uphold a high standard of delivery., • Business Development: Contribute to fee proposals, bids, and tenders, and help cultivate new and existing client relationships. You will lead, inspire, and develop a growing team of Engineers and Technicians, ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑quality technical outputs and acting as a trusted partner to both clients and internal stakeholders. Preferred Experience: • Strong track record in the design of bridges, structural steelwork, and reinforced concrete structures., • Evidence of leading technical scopes, whether through project leadership or mentoring others., • Confident in client‑facing environments; excellent communication skills., • Fluent in English with permanent right to work in the UK and UK project experience., • Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE)., • Broad technical expertise across assessment, inspection, analysis, and new‑build design., • Proficient in structural engineering software such as Tedds, Robot, and/or Midas; experience with 3D modelling environments is beneficial., • Experience in bridge design and/or temporary works advantageous; wider structural backgrounds welcomed., • Prior exposure to rail and/or highways preferred, though engineers from buildings or other infrastructure sectors are encouraged to apply. Our Cardiff Team: Recent Highlights: The Cardiff team has grown to fifteen specialists, reflecting strong demand and exceptional project delivery. Our engineers have contributed to landmark and technically ambitious schemes including: • The Principality Stadium Roof Walk experience, • Tidal Defence Gate design for Truro, • A 50m steel access tower for the Sudbrook tunnel shaft (River Severn), • Footbridge designs including Devils Footbridge and Seven Sisters Footbridge, • The refurbishment of listed structures such as Llanbradach Station Footbridge, • Temporary and scaffold works design for Hinkley Point C What We Offer At Crouch Waterfall, your development truly matters. Whether you’re refining your leadership capabilities, seeking broader commercial exposure, or exploring new technical areas, we will support you with personalised training, mentoring, and real opportunities to progress. You’ll join a friendly, collaborative team with an open-door culture - where your input is valued, and your ideas can shape real project outcomes. As part of the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you’ll also gain access to international expertise, major frameworks, and long-term career pathways. Rewards & Benefits • Hybrid working and flexible hours, • Minimum 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + your Birthday off, • Additional leave purchase scheme, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Private medical insurance, • 5% matched pension contribution, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Electric vehicle scheme Our Commitment to Inclusion Crouch Waterfall is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee has equal access to opportunity, recognition, and progression - regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Structural Engineer Cardiff Cardiff, South Wales £35,000 – £45,000 DOE Overview We’re on the lookout for a driven Structural Engineer, ideally with experience in temporary works design or façade/cladding design, to work on projects in the commercial, leisure, industrial, residential, and educational sectors. What You'll Be Doing • Designing building structures across major sectors using steel, concrete, timber & masonry, • Deliver projects from £1m to £20m, while juggling resourcing, fees, timelines, and quality, • Act as a key point of contact for clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders, • Conduct building inspections and structural reports with sound recommendations for remedial works What we are looking for • Ideally, you will have experience in temporary works design or façade/cladding design, • 2+ years' structural design experience across a variety of building types, • Degree-qualified (BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering), • Chartered or actively working towards IStructE or ICE chartership (not essential), • Confident in Revit and AutoCAD, Tedds and Tekla Structures (or similar), • Strong technical and analytical design skills, with a keen eye for detail, • Full UK driving license (required) Tools & Support Provided • Access to ongoing CPD events and technical courses, • Mentoring from in-house Chartered Engineers, • Assistance and funding support towards Chartership applications What’s in It for You • Competitive salary & Annual Bonus: £35k – £45k depending on experience, • 28 days holiday, • Flexible working environment, • Company Pension Scheme, • Projects that make an impact – across residential, commercial, healthcare, and more

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on person and as Assistant Production Manager, you’ll play a big part in our concrete production within the area, covering our ready-mix concrete sites in the Midlands Area. Do you fancy a new challenge? Are you looking for support and development as you prog

About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Building a sustainable tomorrow We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the BAM UK & Ireland Temporary Works Centre of Expertise. The Temporary Works Centre of Expertise provides design and technical support to the whole of BAM UK & Ireland, so our work covers a wide range of engineering applications. We are a diverse and well-established team with a strong focus on personal development and supporting progression towards professional qualifications. This role can be based at our Farnborough, London, or Birmingham office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule. Your team • This role can be based at our Farnborough, London, or Birmingham office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule.Making Possible, • Represent the Temporary Works CoE at internal and external meetings., • Liaise with project, bid, and divisional teams to clarify and manage design requirements., • Act as Lead Designer when appointed, serving as the main point of contact on specific projects or bids., • Supervise and support team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to professional and procedural standards., • Conduct Performance & Development Reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities., • Plan and undertake site visits as needed to support design accuracy and feasibility., • Ensure accurate time recording and cost recovery for all chargeable design work., • Manage the preparation and review of conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with current standards, risk assessments, and drawing requirements., • Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs following current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings., • Review design work from internal staff and external contributors, maintaining quality and consistency., • Maintain up-to-date records in the design task database and support pricing by summarising relevant quantities., • Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, professional development, and delivery of training, including graduate tutorials.What do you bring to the role?, • Proven experience and expertise in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework., • Proven experience in construction methods and processes., • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject., • Experience and knowledge of digital construction processes., • Construction site/project experience. xrnqpay, • Knowledge of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.)., • Experience in training and coaching.Whats in it for you?, • Competitive salary, • A wide range of family-friendly policies, • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance, • 8 % matched pension contributions, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • 26 days holiday, • 2 wellbeing days, • 1 volunteering day

You will have a good knowledge, understanding and experience of general maintenance areas including painting, plumbing, carpentry and other general repairs and maintenance. To provide maintenance support where tasks include painting, plumbing, seat repairs, barriers, carpentry, doors and concrete re

Joining their Civil and Structural Engineering team, you’ll be involved in the design and delivery of a diverse range of heavy civil structures – from complex buried concrete structures and foundation upgrades to critical retaining walls and enabling works for major infrastructure. Extensive exp

Construction Planner Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working) Region: South Wales Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time The Opportunity An established Tier 1 construction business is seeking a Construction Planner to join its preconstruction team, supporting projects across South Wales. This role offers a blend of office-based work in Cardiff and flexible home working. Working closely with senior planning leadership, you will play a key role in developing high-quality project programmes and supporting tender submissions. You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of construction projects of up to £70m in value. Key Responsibilities Develop detailed and practical project programmes, ensuring a strong focus on buildability and commercial awareness Prepare clear and concise planning reports to support bid submissions Collaborate with supply chain partners to inform and strengthen tender programmes Produce structured and easy-to-understand project timelines and schedules Contribute to internal and client-facing presentations Identify opportunities for innovation and cost-effective solutions during the tender phase Provide supporting documentation such as programme narratives and methodology statements Maintain a client-focused mindset in all aspects of planning and delivery About You Essential: Experience within a main contracting environment in the construction sector Open to candidates transitioning into planning from roles such as site management, project management, or construction delivery Willingness to learn, with training and development support available Desirable: Experience in both site-based and preconstruction planning Proficiency in planning software such as Asta Powerproject Ability to produce logistics strategies and construction methodologies Strong understanding of sequencing and programme development Knowledge of construction techniques including steel, concrete, and timber structures Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications Awareness of site setup requirements, including temporary works and preliminaries Familiarity with NEC and JCT forms of contract Understanding of 4D planning and experience linking programmes to visual outputs Experience coordinating with external specialists for graphics and planning visuals What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Car allowance or equivalent Enhanced pension contribution Private medical cover Life assurance Support for home working Performance-related bonus The organisation promotes a supportive and flexible working culture, encouraging individuals to perform at their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid and agile working arrangements are actively supported wherever possible. O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

The Company My clients are a very well established and highly regarded main contractor operating from their offices in Bristol. They work on projects with values up to £10m in value covering new build, refurbishment, general construction, health care, education, commercial, heritage, conservation and residential sectors. Projects are typically within a 40-mile radius of Bristol, including South Wales. Due to their continued tendering success with both new and existing clients they are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join their busy and vibrant team on a permanent basis. The Candidate You will have a number of years previous experience of working for a main contractor as a Project Manager with a varied portfolio of projects that you have been involved in previously, ideally including both new build and refurbishment. You will be diligent, computer literate, confident and have the ability to lead site teams on projects up to £10m in value. You will have a confident approach to your work and be able to get on with people from all walks of life. My client will consider applications from people with a construction related degree, HNC/HND or NVQ level 5 or above. Residing somewhere between Cardiff and Bristol will be a big plus. The Role As a Project Manager, you will take delivery responsibility for each project that you run up to £10m in value, taking an in-depth and pivotal role in the project’s overall delivery. The role will be site based, again generally between Bristol and Cardiff. You will report in to either th Contracts Manager and or Operations Manager, depending on the project that you are working on. Responsibilities will include managing site teams and providing guidance and mentoring where required along with managing works out on site, to ensure smooth delivery of projects to final client handover. The first project will be a partial refurbishment job in central Cardiff. Works will include window replacement, roofing works, ceilings, partitions, bulkheads, concrete repairs, mechanical works and scaffolding. The project will be within a live building, although works will be carried out in segregated areas. The total value of the project is circa £7.5m. The project will require somebody with a methodical nature at the helm. Salary & Package On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the South West’s longest established main contractors who have an enviable reputation with their clients for handing over quality projects, which as a result leads to lots of repeat business. This is an organisation where individuals are recognised and you are not just a number, with personal development an important part of working for them you can expect to be invested in from a training point of view, with opportunities for personal progression within the business. Salary and package details are: - Negotiable salary depending on previous experience Car allowance Pension contributions up to 6% 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays Extra Holiday scheme up to 5 additional days Mobile phone Laptop Expenses Apply Now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information or a confidential chat please reply straight away as my client is looking to make an appointment immediately

Qualified Roofer – Solar PV Projects (Non‑ECO Work) Location: South Wales Salary: £32-40,000 + performance bonus Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent Overview UnifyHQ are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Roofer to join a well‑established renewables team delivering high‑quality, non‑ECO Solar PV installations across South Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled roofer who takes pride in their workmanship and wants consistent, well‑planned work within a professional and supportive environment. Individual roofers and established roofing teams with Solar PV experience are welcome to apply. The Role Roofing works associated with Solar PV installations Installing and making good Solar PV mounting systems Working across a range of roof types including slate, concrete, clay, flat and pitched Ensuring all penetrations are sealed correctly and roofs are left fully weatherproof Identifying and reporting roof defects before installation Working closely with electricians and project teams on site Maintaining high standards of health and safety, including working at height Ensuring all work meets manufacturer guidance and company quality standards What We’re Looking For * Proven experience as a Roofer * Demonstrable experience working on Solar PV installations * Strong knowledge of roof structures and weatherproofing * Experience across multiple roof types * High standards of workmanship and attention to detail * Solid understanding of working at height and site health and safety * Ability to work effectively as part of a team * Full UK driving licence Desirable (Not Essential) CSCS card PASMA / Working at Height training Experience working alongside electricians on renewables projects Established roofing team or mate available What’s On Offer £32-40,000 basic salary Performance‑related bonus scheme Full‑time, permanent role Local work across South Wales Consistent pipeline of non‑ECO Solar PV projects Supportive, well‑organised site operations Strong focus on quality, safety and teamwork To apply If you have the relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to James Feeley, Department Lead at Unify Renewables. If you have the skill set and are interested in being put forward for this new and exciting position, then please forward your CV immediately. Unify HQ Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. If your experience matches, please forward your CV immediately. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted