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Lead a region. Shape a team. Drive commercial success. If you’re an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for real ownership, this role gives you the chance to lead the commercial function on a portfolio of highway projects across the South West. Expect a mix of new highway and public realm projects, maintenance schemes and vehicle restraint systems (VRS)—fast‑moving, varied and commercially engaging. You’ll head up a small team of commercial professionals and be the driving force behind forecasting, risk management and NEC contract oversight. We’re looking for someone who has previously worked in the Civils sector, who can think independently, build strong relationships and bring out the best in their team. As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will: • Have a strong understanding of NEC form of contract., • Have experience in managing and developing team members, • Be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, • Be experienced of working in the Civils/Highways sector Location/Travel expectations: Your week will be spread across our client’s office in Taunton and projects across the South West. Hybrid options: Flexibility of home working depending on project needs. Salary band: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Benefits package: Company car or £7,500 car allowance, private healthcare for you and your family, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (exc. bank holidays, plus a day off for your birthday) etc Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Abatec works with multiple contractors across the region, and we may have other opportunities that might be of interest to you. Abatec Ltd is acting as an employment agency. Contact: Kelly Evans / (phone number removed) Ref: (phone number removed)

Key Responsibilities: Managing and executing multiple carriageway schemes Liaising with planning departments and ensuring seamless communication Designing, planning, and overseeing footpath work Conducting site investigations and assessments Creating drawings, health and safety packs, and risk asse

Highway Engineering Team Lead - Associate. Sector: Civil Engineering, Highways. They are now looking to recruit a Highway Engineering Team Lead to support the management of the team and oversee fast-paced complex schemes across a diverse range of clients.

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

What you'll bring in this position: * Strong highways design + engineering understanding * Senior‑level experience delivering major transport & highway capital programmes. A huge highway infrastructure pipeline. What you'll lead on: * The delivery of major strategic highways pro

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

Sector: Civil Engineering, Highways. They are now looking to recruit a Highway Engineering Team Lead to support the management of the team and oversee fast-paced complex schemes across a diverse range of clients. Highway Engineering Team Lead - Associate.

About the Role As an Associate Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of highways and transport infrastructure projects, ranging from local authority improvements to major national infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities ·Lead the des

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Job title: Highways Design Engineer. Joining Waterman Aspen as Highways Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the London North team and you can expect:. Design and construction experience in highways.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or HND in a relevant discipline and experience in highway infrastructure design.

A local authority in Greater London is looking for a Senior Engineer to manage the design team and deliver various highway and transportation projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical highway design skills and experience in local authority settings, contributing effectively to comm

SLR have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable consultancy experience of S278 in a general infrastructure background to join our collaborative and growing Transport Engineering team.Your key duties will involve the preparation of detailed design, feasibility studi

A local government authority in Solihull is looking for an experienced Highway Management Engineer to oversee the safe operation of local roads and footpaths.

Are you a talented Highway Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and highly respected consultancy? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant / Senior Highway Engineer to join a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering work across the constru

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.

Whilst experience in highways is not essential, we would be particularly interested to hear from applicants with a highways background or experience of overseeing a diverse range of high‑value contracts in a construction or operational field. Group Engineer – Highway Contracts – Kirklees Counc

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Highway Engineer (Asset Management) to join their team in Bournemouth. This role focuses on maintaining and developing highway assets while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have substantial experience in highw

A leading infrastructure management company in the UK is searching for a Service Delivery Manager to oversee highway asset maintenance in the North West Region. Candidates should have proven experience in highway maintenance and a strong customer service focus.

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

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

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

Working in a supportive environment, you'll be part of a growing in‑house design team and a wider, highly collaborative highways service that brings together client, commissioning, reactive, permitting and inspection teams. To support the Principal Engineer to manage the design team and deliver a

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

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead innovative design projects within their Local Government team in East Sussex. You will be responsible for multi-disciplinary highway projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Idea

The successful candidate will manage defects within highways maintenance projects, coordinate closely with planning, and ensure efficient delivery of works. Key requirements include a qualification in highway construction or civil engineering, strong organisational skills, and knowledge of traffic m

The ideal candidate will have Charter Engineer status, experience in highways design, and exceptional communication skills.

Norman Rourke Pryme (NRP) is looking to appoint a talented Highway Engineer from Consultant through to Principal level to play a key role in our growing Highways Engineering business. We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services across the UK within the construction, transportation, h

The Local Highway Operations Service provides the operational management of Highways, Countryside and Public Rights of Way for WSCC. The Area Highways team is currently recruiting for a Highway Steward. Within this service, the Area Highway Teams manage county-wide safety inspections and safety resp

A civil engineering consultancy in Greater London seeks a Senior Highway Engineer.

A consulting firm in the Greater London area is seeking a Highway Engineer / Transport Planner to support the Development Management Implementation team.

A leading staffing agency is looking for a passionate Road Manager to oversee highway operations in East London. You will ensure smooth maintenance and operation of highway systems while collaborating with local authorities and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and r

Highway asset management, including maintenance and inspection of highways and associated infrastructure. Proven experience in managing teams, contractors, and budgets for highway maintenance. Strong technical knowledge of highways systems, materials, and maintenance practices.

A local government authority in West Yorkshire seeks a Senior Highway Engineer to lead their operational maintenance service, manage an annual budget of £2m, and ensure effective maintenance of the highway network. This is a vital role in preserving highway infrastructure and enhancing public safet

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Technician (Materials) for an ongoing contract in Hampshire.Responsibilities include taking samples of construction materials, minor reinstatement work, and producing asphalt laying records.The ideal candidate will have a full

A leading firm in the highways sector is seeking an experienced Highway Design Engineer. Key responsibilities include managing design work on various highways and civil engineering schemes, and ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway d

We are looking for a Highway Engineer to take an instrumental role within a progressive local authority delivering meaningful, highway schemes from concept to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a Highway Engineer to take an instrumental role within a progressive local authority deliveri

Within Warwickshire County Council, our Policy, Projects & Assurance team manage highway policy and strategy, health and safety, environmental strategy, procurement, highway depots, financial and contractual requirements that County Highways are required to fulfil and legal, service and compliance o

A local authority in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Highway Inspector to join its professional team managing a diverse road network. Candidates must possess a LANTRA Highway Inspection Certificate and a full UK driving licence.

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.

This role involves providing technical designs for highway and drainage projects, performing relevant calculations, and preparing necessary reports and applications.

Principal Highway Quantity Surveyor. This is an exciting time to join the Highways and Public Realm team at Herefordshire Council. We’re transforming how highways and public realm services are delivered across Herefordshire, bringing them back under direct Council control for the first time in yea

The role offers long-term, consistent work for a Highway Inspector who is confident working independently, carrying out inspections, and ensuring the safety and compliance of highway assets. Strong knowledge of highway legislation, codes of practice, and safety standards. Familiarity with highway as

Our client, a leading firm in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join their innovative team. You will be part of a team with a robust project pipeline, handling projects up to £5 million, including cycle improvements, junction upgrades, public realm enhancements,

Ideal candidates should have City & Guilds qualifications, be self-motivated, and possess a Highway Electrician competency card.