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Civil / Assistant Civil Engineer Cardiff, Wales £30,000 - £45,000 DOE About the Role As a Civil Engineer or Assistant Civil Engineer within the Civils team, you’ll help deliver civil engineering and drainage design support on multidisciplinary projects. You’ll gain exposure to multiple aspects of consultancy work from early feasibility to detailed delivery across sectors such as residential, education, commercial, healthcare and more. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the preparation of civil design drawings and technical documentation, • Support design development for infrastructure components such as below ground drainage and SuDS, • Help coordinate engineering inputs with architects, contractors and other design disciplines, • Contribute to feasibility studies, concept design, and detailed design phases, • Support project delivery through quality control, drawing revision management and BIM integration, • Assist with preparation of reports, specifications and construction information Skills & Experience • Degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline, • Able to use design software (Revit/AutoCAD/other BIM tools), • Interested in sustainable drainage and UK infrastructure design, • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn, • Ability to work collaboratively within project teams Benefits • Competitive salary & annual bonus, • 28 days holiday, • Flexible working environment, • Company pension scheme, • Tools & support (CPD events, mentoring, funding support towards chartership), • Diverse project exposure and professional growth opportunities

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our Wales & West business. With offices in Cardiff, Bristol, and Exeter, we deliver projects across multiple sectors in the built environment including healthcare, education, commercial, defence, blue-light, and leisure on schemes between £10 – £150 million pounds. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Cardiff office and at home. This position will involve assisting the planning and preconstruction teams to produce realistic, de-risked programmes, on time and to the highest quality. The Assistant Planner will ensure that we provide an accurate programme in line with the customer’s requirements, project scope, and current legislation. Responsibilities • Assisting in completing the planning process., • Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender adjudication., • Assisting in the preparation of preconstruction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain., • Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the tender bid team of the progress position., • Advising the tender bid team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change., • Assisting in the production of site logistics plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted., • Supporting the site teams with programme management, where appropriate., • Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the tender team. Essential Criteria • All levels and backgrounds considered but main contracting construction experience is essential., • Open to people from different construction job roles looking to transition into planning – assistant level site/project/construction management etc. Full training and development support would be offered., • Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information., • An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc., • Appropriate CSCS card., • Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc). Desirable Criteria • Experience producing logistic plans and methodologies., • Some experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs., • Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works., • Onsite and preconstruction planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes using Asta Power Project., • Experience with NEC and JCT contract types. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

A global engineering consultancy in Cardiff is looking for an Assistant Town Planner to support various planning projects.

We’re seeking Civil Engineers within the water sector! Our civil engineering team are seeking expressions of interest from Civil or Assistant Civil Engineers to deliver innovative and exciting projects. Drawing from your civil engineering experience in the water industry, you will, as part of a te

A leading engineering and professional services firm in Cardiff seeks a Part II Architectural Assistant to join their busy team. Candidates should possess a qualification from an accredited School of Architecture and have solid skills in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.

Our civil engineering team are seeking expressions of interest from Civil or Assistant Civil Engineers to deliver innovative and exciting projects. We’re seeking Civil Engineers within the water sector!. You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.

As part of our Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you’ll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment. Due to continued framework successes, we’re looking for an Assistant Civil Engineer who is passionate ab

We are working with a leading civil engineering contractor that has recently secured several five-year clean and wastewater framework contracts across South and West Wales. As a result of these major contract awards, the business is expanding its commercial team and is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of these long-term infrastructure projects.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression. The successful candidate will support the commercial management of either a major project valued at approximately £10 million or assist in managing multiple smaller schemes running concurrently across the framework. The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector, or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career and progress into a Quantity Surveyor position. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the commercial management of projects from start through to final account, • Managing subcontractor procurement and accounts, • Preparing valuations, variations, and cost reports, • Supporting the preparation and submission of applications for payment, • Working closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial success Requirements • Experience within the civil engineering sector, • Working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential), • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail, • Ability to support multiple projects within a framework environment, • Water sector experience desirable but not essential What’s on Offer • Opportunity to work on long-term secured frameworks, • Clear career progression within a growing commercial team, • Exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, • Supportive and collaborative working environment

We are working with a leading civil engineering contractor that has recently secured several five-year clean and wastewater framework contracts across South and West Wales. Due to these major contract wins, the business is expanding its commercial team and is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of these long-term infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing commercial team. The successful candidate will support the commercial management of either a major scheme valued at approximately £10 million or several smaller projects running concurrently across the framework programme. This role would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience in civil engineering or construction, who is looking to further develop their skills and progress their career within a supportive and experienced commercial team. Key Responsibilities • Assisting with the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, • Supporting the preparation of cost reports, valuations, and forecasts, • Assisting with subcontractor procurement and account management, • Preparing and managing variations and payment applications, • Working closely with project and site teams to support successful project delivery Key Requirements • Experience within the civil engineering or construction sector, • Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous, • Strong commercial awareness and willingness to learn, • Good communication and organisational skills, • Water sector experience desirable but not essential What’s on Offer • £35,000 – £45,000 salary, • Attractive benefits package, • Long-term secured work through established framework agreements, • Exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, • Excellent training and career progression opportunities This is a great opportunity to join a contractor delivering long-term infrastructure improvements across South and West Wales while developing your career within a supportive commercial team

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our Wales & West business. With offices in Cardiff, Bristol, and Exeter, we deliver projects across multiple sectors in the built environment including healthcare, education, commercial, defence, blue-light, and leisure on schemes between £10 - £150 million pounds. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Cardiff office and at home. This position will involve assisting the planning and preconstruction teams to produce realistic, de-risked programmes, on time and to the highest quality. The Assistant Planner will ensure that we provide an accurate programme in line with the customer's requirements, project scope, and current legislation. Responsibilities Assisting in completing the planning process. Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender adjudication. Assisting in the preparation of preconstruction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain. Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the tender bid team of the progress position. Advising the tender bid team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change. Assisting in the production of site logistics plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted. Supporting the site teams with programme management, where appropriate. Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the tender team.Essential Criteria All levels and backgrounds considered but main contracting construction experience is essential. Open to people from different construction job roles looking to transition into planning - assistant level site/project/construction management etc. Full training and development support would be offered. Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information. An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc. Appropriate CSCS card. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc).Desirable Criteria Experience producing logistic plans and methodologies. Some experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs. Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works. Onsite and preconstruction planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes using Asta Power Project. Experience with NEC and JCT contract types.Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor Aid in the internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required. Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment with full documentation in accordance with the contract Control of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant documentation Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring, and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers. Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements. Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required. Assist in the preparation of project final accounts. Drafting of subcontracts including professional services. Still interested, does this sound like you? HND/Degree qualification Proven experience within a Commercial role i.e., Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or a similar role. Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Cardiff, South Wales £55,000 to £68,000 + package A leading infrastructure contractor is delivering a secured, long-term wastewater capital programme across South Wales. As the commercial team grows to meet the framework's workload, they are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take genuine ownership of a portfolio of live civil engineering schemes across South Wales. The role Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple wastewater capital schemes from procurement through to final account. You will also have a supporting role in mentoring junior surveyors as the team develops. Day-to-day, you can expect to be working across: Commercial management of treatment works upgrades, network improvements and associated civils Subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration Compensation event management under NEC Options A and C CVR and cost forecasting, with direct reporting to senior management Risk and opportunity management across the framework Supporting and mentoring Project and Assistant Quantity SurveyorsAbout the framework The programme covers a mix of treatment works, network infrastructure and associated civils for a major water utility client. Schemes vary in scale and complexity, providing broad exposure and genuine technical variety. This is a stable, long-term workload - not a single project hire. What they are looking for Senior QS or experienced Project QS ready to step up, with a background in utilities, water, wastewater or civils Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract (Options A and/or C) Demonstrable experience managing subcontract packages and change control Comfortable managing multiple concurrent schemes autonomously Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred) Experience on long-term frameworks or utility programmes is an advantageWhy this role Secured long-term framework - stable workload for the foreseeable future Clear, structured route to Managing Quantity Surveyor Based in Cardiff - a stable regional role with no requirement to travel nationally Opportunity to shape a growing commercial team from an early stage Exposure to a major utility infrastructure programme with genuine varietyPackage Salary: £55,000 - £68,000 depending on experience Car allowance: £6,000 or company car 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Family private healthcare Matched pension contributions Discretionary bonusIf you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Cardiff or South Wales with experience in NEC contracts and civil engineering or utilities frameworks, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website

Assistant Parts Manager (Multi Site). Were looking for an experienced Parts Advisor / Assistant Manager to join a dynamic team across multiple branches in the Weston and Shepton areas.

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A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Admin Assistant for a manufacturing site in Newport to provide maternity cover. The role involves supporting the Engineering and Capital teams with various administrative tasks, such as maintaining contractor databases, recording safety audits, and

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Assistant Parts Manager (Multi Site)Location: Weston / SheptonSalary & Benefits: £36,500 - £38,000, van & fuel card includedHours: Monday Friday. Were looking for an experienced Parts Advisor / Assistant Manager to join a dynamic team across multiple branches in the Weston and Shepton areas.

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General Assistant / Cleaner - Cardiff Llanishen. We’re on the lookout for a General Assistant (Cleaner) who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a fast-growing fitness brand. Many of our fitness team started as General Assistants.

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Reporting to the Head of Digitisation, the Salesforce Engineering Manager will play a key role in the build and development of high performing engineering teams, whose role it is to deliver and continuously improve our Digitisation technology capabilities. Salesforce Engineering Manager - Nationwide

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Due to continued growth a number of opportunities have arisen within the new Design, Construction and Maintenance (DCM) Team for experienced Project Managers to lead and manage project teams responsible for the successful delivery of allocated construction projects.The newly established DCM team is

Key Responsibilities Support tender preparation, pricing and risk reviews Attend site visits and client meetings Prepare pre-construction and CDM 2015 documentation Develop and manage project programmes (MS Project desirable) Manage projects on site in a client-facing role Oversee quality, ins

One of the UK's leading independent Property Consultancies is actively recruiting an Intermediate Project Manager to be based in Cardiff.THE COMPANY My client is one of the leading independent Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across

Are you an Engineering Manager or Civil Engineer with a background in civil engineering and drainage, particularly within residential construction, looking to play a key role in the early development and technical delivery of major housing projects across North Wales and the Northwest?. In this role

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The Contracts Manager will have proven track record in the management and delivery of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) in a site-based environment, with hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle from mobilisation through to completion and closeout.

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You will be the technical lead for the HV works on the project, ensuring both input and output deliverables for the design are tracked and reported to the clients Project Director and Engineering Manager as required.

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