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Trainee Quantity Surveyor Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum Hours: Full time (Monday to Friday) Location: CO Postcode (Driver required to access office, not availble by Public Transport Reed in Colchester are delighted to be supporting our client seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. This position while focussed on commercial aspects within the business, will have involvement in all aspects of their civil engineering business including site works, marketing, construction management, accounting, sales, procurement and general administration. Key Responsibilities: Quantity Surveying Duties • Assist in preparing project invoices following completion, • Liaising with clients on project status and quotations, • Monitor supply of material and liaise with clients on deliveries of supply only materials, • Help manage contract documentation and ensure compliance with contractual terms, • Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, • Organise and maintain project files, records, and documentation, • Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other administrative documents, • A-Level qualifications or equivalent; a background in construction, engineering, or business studies is advantageous, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, • Exposure to a variety of projects within the highway and runway maintenance sector across multiple services, • Opportunities for career progression within the company, • A supportive and collaborative working environment, • Relevant training, courses and support through qualifications

FM Conway is seeking skilled Class 2 Tanker Drivers to join our dedicated Water and Drainage Management team. In this vital role, you’ll help protect communities and keep essential infrastructure running smoothly. Working independently, you’ll be at the front line of drainage operations, responding to reactive and emergency works, carrying out flood management duties while driving a Class 2 Liquid Waste Tanker. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Northington, Hampshire, working either the day or night shift, with fortnightly pay. The duties of the Class 2 Tanker Driver role will include: -Operating a Class 2 Liquid Waste Tanker as part of front-line water and drainage operations, safely transporting and handling liquid waste in line with company procedures and legislation -Delivering essential flood management, drainage response, and reactive emergency works and working independently on site to protect communities and critical infrastructure -Responding promptly to urgent call-outs, supporting emergency and planned works to ensure the effective resolution of drainage and flooding issues -Accurately recording and reporting all work carried out, including identifying and flagging any additional issues that require follow-up -Using our app-based reporting system to update job progress, upload photos/videos, and ensure clear communication with the wider team What skills and experience do you need? We’re looking for reliable, committed individuals who hold a Class 2 licence and a valid Driver CPC. You’ll enjoy working independently and demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety. While previous experience in the drainage industry is preferred, it’s not essential, full training can be provided for the right candidate. Drivers are expected to be available for a 10-hour shift and weekend work, but should be prepared, under emergency conditions, to commit to longer duty when required. What benefits will you receive? As our Class 2 Tanker Driver , we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, company pension, life assurance, CPC training, overtime rates, standby pay, and any work undertaken during bank holidays is paid at an overtime rate. We also offer an employee referral bonus scheme, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. In addition, we provide a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Division FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family. You’ll be joining our Water and Drainage Management Division - one of the fastest-growing and most innovative areas of our business. This dynamic division delivers a full range of services, including drainage surveys, maintenance, and rehabilitation across the entire highway network. As part of this forward-thinking team, you’ll be working on the front line of infrastructure maintenance, supported by one of the UK’s largest and most technically advanced specialist transport fleets. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s not only growing rapidly but also shaping the future of water and drainage solutions. So, if you want to Join our Family as our Class 2 Tanker Driver, click apply today! Closing Date: 27/04/2026 FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. ___ At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for. We believe in people, not algorithms. That’s why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI. We look forward to receiving your application!

Looking for a field-based engineering role within the highways and infrastructure sector? We're recruiting a Technician to support structural testing and inspections of highway electrical assets across the UK. We're supporting a well-established UK infrastructure and engineering organisation deliver

Principal Operational Highway Engineer Overview: Our client in the North East is seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to lead the operational delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering services. This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day operational activity, e

Key Responsibilities: Provide expert transport and highways advice supporting various teams and external partners Act as the Council's expert witness at planning inquiries Prepare statutory highway/transport responses, including reviewing planning applications and conducting site visits Prepare

Working within the Highways team your main duties include: ·Undertaking highway safety and third-party works inspections ·Overseeing works carried out by the contractor ·Assisting with coordination of traffic management and construction works Previous experience in H

Design and construction experience in highways. Knowledge of highway design guidance and standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, TSRGD, MCHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standards. Job title: Highways Design Engineer.

Highway Engineer Overview: My client in the North East is seeking an Highway Engineer to provide technical leadership across a varied programme of highway schemes. This role is design-focused and will involve working on highway maintenance and improvement projects, including minor works such as fo

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Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer Location: Manchester Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its UK Engineering Design team in Manchester. T

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Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine.Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop.Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer

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Interaction Recruitment in Milton Keynes are looking for HGV Class 2 drivers for a highway maintainence contract based in Luton, BedfordshireThe ideal candidate must have at least 1 year driving experience.

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A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in London or Bristol.This full-time role involves delivering high-quality infrastructure designs on diverse projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Suitable

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A leading infrastructure design consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the technical delivery of highways and drainage designs. Key qualifications include strong experience in highways design, proficiency in design software, and excellent communication skills.

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We are currently seeking experienced Electrician/Highway Technicians to work with our client that specialises in Highways and civils working throughout the UK. Electrician/Highway Technician – Herts. Work includes: Street Lighting, Traffic Signals/Lights, Bollards, CCTV, ANPR, Gantries, Signage or

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A leading highway maintenance firm in the UK is seeking a reliable Highway Inspector to join their team. The role involves ensuring the safety of the highway network through inspections, investigations, and compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ ex

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A global consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Greater London.The role involves preparing detailed designs, managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting junior team members.Ideal candidates will have consultancy experience, strong

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Our client, a leading firm in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join their innovative team. If you are an experienced Highway Design Engineer looking for a role that supports your professional growth and offers exciting project opportunities, we look forward to h

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Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, East Midlands, Midlands, Milton Keynes We are currently seeking a Site Engineer to work for a main Civil Contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil/Highway engineering sectors with a primary focus of Highway based projects. Home » C

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A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking talented highway engineers to join their growing traffic and transportation team.

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Our client are a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services across the UK within the construction, transportation, highways, and infrastructure sectors. This consultancy are looking to appoint talented highway engineers to play a key role in their growing traffic and transportation business.

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A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to manage and deliver transport and highway schemes in London. This hybrid position offers opportunities to contribute to diverse transport and highway improvement projects, working three days a week from the Civic Centre office

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Senior or Principal Engineer to lead the delivery of highways solutions and enhance community infrastructure. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with significant experience in highways or transport planning.

WSP are part of a collaborative long-term partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places in East Sussex which sees our teams deliver highways and infrastructures services to East Sussex County Council.

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Development Control Engineer to manage highway applications and planning consultations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the Highways Act and the ability to assess development impacts on transportation networks.

This role involves working on a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects, from local highway improvements to large-scale developments. Strong knowledge of highway design and local authority processes is essential.

As a Senior or Principal Engineer within the Development Management Implementation (DMI) team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering highways and transport services under a long-term Professional Services Contract with Hertfordshire County Council. Acting as a key interface between stakeholders

We require a Highways Engineer to work within our Highway Adoptions team. Negotiate with developers and consultants any changes considered necessary to achieve a highway layout suitable for adoption. If you're ready to play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality highways and keeping developers on

Inspect & assess: Conduct surveys and highway inspections of cycle routes, public paths to ensure they meet safety and legislative standards. Previous experience in Highway/Utility/Street work industries carrying out inspections or surveys. Experience working as a Streetworks, Utilities, Highways In

A prominent public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Highways Inspector to join their Reactive Maintenance team in Greater London. The ideal candidate will conduct thorough inspections and ensure compliance with highway safety standards while managing contractors and overseeing maintenance wor

The ideal candidate should hold a Streetworks Ticket and possess experience in inspecting highway activities.

The Highway Maintenance Operative will report to Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager and will be responsible to help keeping Scotland moving. BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We have vacancies for Highway Maintenance Operatives to join our