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FM Conway is seeking a skilled HGV Class 2 Driver to join our dedicated Water and Drainage Management team. In this vital role, you’ll help protecting protect communities and keeping essential infrastructure running smoothly. Working as part of a two-person crew, you’ll be at the front line of drainage operations, from drain cleaning and clearance to repair and maintenance work. Using specialised vehicles and equipment, you'll help ensure that water flows freely through drainage systems, helping to prevent flooding, minimise disruption, and support a healthier environment. This is a full time, permanent role based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. \n\n The duties of the HGV Class 2 Driver role will include: \n\n -Carrying out a wide range of drainage services, including high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) to inspect, clean, and maintain drainage networks. \n\n -Responding promptly to drainage issues and emergency callouts, tackling blockages, overflows, and other urgent problems to keep water flowing safely and efficiently. \n\n -Supporting planned and reactive maintenance by clearing, cleaning, and repairing drainage systems as part of routine operations or urgent interventions. \n\n -Accurately recording and reporting all work carried out, including identifying and flagging any additional issues that require follow-up. \n\n -Using our app-based reporting system to update job progress, upload photos/videos, and ensure clear communication with the wider team. \n\n What skills and experience do you need? \n\n We’re looking for reliable, committed individuals who hold a Class 2 licence and a valid Driver CPC. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team 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. \n\n What benefits will you receive? \n\n As our HGV Class 2 Driver, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. \n\n A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Division \n\n 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. \n\n 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. \n\n So, if you want to Join our Family as our HGV Class 2 Driver, click apply today! \n\n Closing Date: 16/04/2026 \n\n 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. EDI-Strategy \n\n 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. \n\n We believe in people, not algorithms. That’s why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI. \n\n We look forward to receiving your application!

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our growing team at VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon. This role is pivotal in supporting the business to achieve its turnover and profitability targets through accurate pricing and successful tendering. Key Responsibilities Estimating Function: • Prepare accurate tenders for capital projects and maintenance contracts., • Manage key tender bids and ensure timely, accurate submissions., • Interpret technical, commercial, and contractual requirements in tender documentation., • Review and prepare tender pricing (including from first principles) for:, • Highway Term Maintenance contracts (up to £30m-£50m per annum)., • Schemes and projects up to £10m., • Traffic management works., • Complete tender reviews and attend Stakeholder meetings., • Ensure compliance with all quality assurance requirements related to estimating., • Compile and reconcile material and subcontract quotation enquiries., • Complete tender handovers for awarded contracts and assist the Commercial team as required., • Compare final contract costs against tender allowances., • Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximise opportunities for winning work., • Deliver comprehensive estimating services in line with company policies and procedures., • Review and propose improvements to purchasing processes. We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: • Proven experience in estimating within highways or similar civil engineering projects., • Track record of securing profitable contracts and contributing to business growth., • Strong skills in tender handover and ensuring smooth transitions to delivery teams., • Excellent presentation and communication abilities, confident in client-facing situations., • Collaborative mindset - a team player and motivator who inspires others., • Solid understanding of contract conditions, specifications, and technical drawings., • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Why work with us? VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: • Competitive salary, • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday, • Option to buy additional annual leave, • Private medical care, • Pension, • Life Assurance, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts, • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training, • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit, • Flexible working opportunities, • Employee Assistance programme, • Mental health, physical health, and financial support We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. xrnqpay If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. #LI-NP1

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our growing team at VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon. This role is pivotal in supporting the business to achieve its turnover and profitability targets through accurate pricing and successful tendering. Key Responsibilities Estimating Function: • Prepare accurate tenders for capital projects and maintenance contracts., • Manage key tender bids and ensure timely, accurate submissions., • Interpret technical, commercial, and contractual requirements in tender documentation., • Review and prepare tender pricing (including from first principles) for:, • Highway Term Maintenance contracts (up to £30m-£50m per annum)., • Schemes and projects up to £10m., • Traffic management works., • Complete tender reviews and attend Stakeholder meetings., • Ensure compliance with all quality assurance requirements related to estimating., • Compile and reconcile material and subcontract quotation enquiries., • Complete tender handovers for awarded contracts and assist the Commercial team as required., • Compare final contract costs against tender allowances., • Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximise opportunities for winning work., • Deliver comprehensive estimating services in line with company policies and procedures., • Review and propose improvements to purchasing processes. We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: • Proven experience in estimating within highways or similar civil engineering projects., • Track record of securing profitable contracts and contributing to business growth., • Strong skills in tender handover and ensuring smooth transitions to delivery teams., • Excellent presentation and communication abilities, confident in client-facing situations., • Collaborative mindset - a team player and motivator who inspires others., • Solid understanding of contract conditions, specifications, and technical drawings., • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Why work with us? VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: • Competitive salary, • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday, • Option to buy additional annual leave, • Private medical care, • Pension, • Life Assurance, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts, • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training, • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit, • Flexible working opportunities, • Employee Assistance programme, • Mental health, physical health, and financial support We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. #LI-NP1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Highways)Salary: £75k + package + bonusBased: Hertfordshire (HP23) An opportunity to work with most of the most progressive and growing specialist highways contractors in the UK! About the Company:A market leader within their field of highway specialisation. They are supporting major highways, infrastructure, utility and local authority projects throughout the country. Their reputation is excellent, and their track record in safety and efficiency is outstanding. About the Role:You will be tasked with overseeing a key portfolio of projects within the highways and infrastructure Team, reporting into the Southern Commercial Director. The program of works, over various contracts, will be in the region of £20m. You will have a small commercial Team reporting into you. The focus will be on managing the project costs, maximising value and protecting margin across a fast-paced portfolio of schemes. About You:Strong NEC experience in either highways, utilities or civilsAbility to manage others, as well as a portfolio of projectsStrong client interfacing skillsStrong eye for detail and managing project costsIdentify and mitigate commercial riskStructured career history JBRP1_UKTJ

We have an opening for a Civil Engineer with expertise in SuDs to join our clients busy and expanding Hertfordshire office on a full time- hybrid basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with 3+ years’ experience working on new developments, with involvement from planning stage through to detailed and construction drawings. You’ll be working on a variety of interesting projects, contributing to sustainable drainage and infrastructure solutions from concept to delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well reputed consultancy who provide themselves in providing Flood Risk Assessments to inform feasibility studies, master-planning and support planning applications & specialise in highway access and design, transport planning including undertaking transport assessments and travel plans. Their civil engineering solutions include S278, S38 and S106 negotiations & flood risk and drainage services include sustainable drainage design, flood risk assessments, and hydraulic modelling. What’s on offer Hybrid / Flexible working ICE Chartership support Salary sacrifice schemes Uncapped and clear progression path with regular reviews An opportunity to be involved in diverse projects across the UK What you need to succeed To be degree qualified in relevant subject To have a minimum of 3+ years post graduate experience in a consultancy Experience in SuDS and civil engineering design for new developments Competent in AutoCAD, Causeway Flow and Civils 3D Involvement across planning, detailed design and construction stage A proactive team player who enjoys collaborating with others

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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

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.

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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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

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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 local government council in England is seeking a Principal Highway Quantity Surveyor to join their Highways and Public Realm team. Applicants should have strong highway quantity surveying experience and excellent technical knowledge.

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

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This includes supporting clients to deliver multi-modal highway schemes in relation to projects as diverse as Liveable Neighbourhoods, Wembley Stadium and other stadia, Stanstead Airport, Canary Wharf development and active travel and bus corridors across London and Manchester. Produce accurate and

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Civil 3D Technician – Highways & Drainage.

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This role involves leading the preparation of highway and drainage designs, mentoring junior engineers, and managing projects. Candidates should have 5+ years' UK experience in highways/drainage design and proficiency in relevant software tools.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

The role will involve engagement in Public Realm Projects, Highway Maintenance, and Road Construction.

A reputable engineering consultancy is seeking a Highway Engineer to join their St Albans team. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of civil engineering design experience in the highways sector and be proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

The successful candidate will handle highways and property damage claims, requiring a Civil Engineering degree and relevant industry experience.

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer with drainage expertise to lead various infrastructure projects.

Principal Highway Quantity Surveyor. In this role you will be that person with strong highway quantity surveying experience, excellent technical knowledge and confidence working with contractors, budgets and detailed bills of quantities. Strong highway quantity surveying experience.

You will lead on highways and transport projects for Hertfordshire County Council, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience in highways, along with strong leadership and communication skills.