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Geo-Environmental EngineerDurham£30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits A leading environmental and geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their growing Durham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Geo-Environmental Engineer to work on a wide range of contaminated land, brownfield redevelopment and ground investigation projects across the North East and wider UK. The successful Geo-Environmental Engineer will be involved in all stages of project delivery, from site investigations through to reporting and remediation support. You will work alongside experienced environmental scientists, engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, gaining exposure to technically challenging projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors. The Role • Planning, supervising and managing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations, • Logging soils and rock in accordance with current standards, • Soil, groundwater and ground gas sampling and monitoring, • Scheduling laboratory testing and interpreting analytical data, • Preparing factual and interpretative geo-environmental reports, • Completing Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies), • Undertaking Generic and Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments, • Supporting remediation strategy design and validation works...

Elvet Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a Technical Associate to join a well-known Civil Engineering Contractor in the North East. This position is suited to a technically strong geotechnical professional who can combine engineering expertise with leadership, client management, and team development to help drive the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage geotechnical projects from inception through to delivery. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and senior team members. Deliver geotechnical designs and assessments, including: Foundations (shallow and deep) Settlement and ground movement analysis Slope stability and retaining structures Earthworks and working platforms Review and approve technical reports and designs. Support business growth, client relationships, and project development. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practice. Essential Requirements Degree-qualified in Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist status. RoGEP accreditation (or eligible to obtain). Minimum 10 years' experience within geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental consultancy. Knowledge of CDM Regulations. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience Numerical modelling. Coal mining risk assessments and remediation. Contaminated land assessments. Major infrastructure, earthworks, and highways projects. Remuneration Up to £65,000 salary (depending on experience) Company car or car allowance. Hybrid working. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional leave. Private healthcare for employee and immediate family. Pension scheme. Death in Service cover. Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits. * Access to salary sacrifice schemes including cars, cycling, and technology purchases. This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Geo-Environmental Engineer Durham £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits A leading environmental and geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their growing Durham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Geo-Environmental Engineer to work on a wide range of contaminated land, brownfield redevelopment and ground investigation projects across the North East and wider UK. The successful Geo-Environmental Engineer will be involved in all stages of project delivery, from site investigations through to reporting and remediation support. You will work alongside experienced environmental scientists, engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, gaining exposure to technically challenging projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors. The Role Planning, supervising and managing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations Logging soils and rock in accordance with current standards Soil, groundwater and ground gas sampling and monitoring Scheduling laboratory testing and interpreting analytical data Preparing factual and interpretative geo-environmental reports Completing Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) Undertaking Generic and Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments Supporting remediation strategy design and validation works Liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations Requirements Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, Engineering Geology or a related discipline Experience within a geo-environmental, contaminated land or ground investigation role Understanding of contaminated land legislation and risk assessment methodologies Experience supervising site investigations and contractors Strong report writing and communication skills Full UK driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme Company pension Private healthcare Professional membership support Chartership mentoring and training Hybrid working opportunities Structured career progression Generous annual leave allowance Paid overtime and site bonusesThis is an exciting opportunity for a Geo-Environmental Engineer looking to develop their career with a respected consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of contaminated land and environmental projects throughout the UK

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role from day one Circa £35K per annum Monday to Friday working hours, 40-hour weeks. 25 days leave + Bank holiday Based in County Durham Prospect of an amazing career within a terrific business The best in training, upskilling and self-development Opportunity to progress within the business Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth THE BUSINESS Our client is a leading high-volume manufacturing business based in County Durham. We are seeking to recruit a Quality Systems Engineer who is trained as Lead Auditor status within ISO 9001 or ISO 13485. The Quality Systems Engineer reports to the Associate Director. The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring all products and operations meet applicable regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to maintain certifications, manage audits, and drive a strong quality culture across the business. THE ROLE Develop, maintain, and improve the company’s Quality Management System in alignment with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 22716, British Retail Consortium (BRC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)) Lead internal audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), risk assessments, and root-cause analyses. Oversee document control, change control, and quality record management. Monitor quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure products meet internal specifications and customer expectations. Interpret and apply regulatory requirements relevant to company products and markets. Maintain certifications, and regulatory filings. Serve as primary contact for regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and external auditors. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and industry guidelines. Track regulatory changes and communicate their impact to internal stakeholders. Provide training on quality and compliance topics across the organisation. Collaborate with operations, R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams to support compliant product development and manufacturing. Champion a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous learning. THE PERSON Must have the ability to manage the Quality Management System Lead Auditor training status within ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 Able to deal with non-conformance appropriately Must be diligent and accurate Must be resilient and enjoy a challenge Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Technical Manager – Civil Engineering Location: Chester-le-Street / North East Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary + package Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established regional civil engineering main contractor that is looking to appoint a Technical Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering schemes across the North East. This is a permanent opportunity with a respected contractor delivering substantial projects across the region, including schemes involving infrastructure, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, earthworks, utilities, public realm, new roads, park and ride schemes, power-related projects and data centre infrastructure. The role would suit a technically strong civil engineering professional who enjoys working closely with site teams, designers, clients and external stakeholders to ensure design information is buildable, accurate and properly coordinated on site. The Role As Technical Manager, you will act as the key link between the external design team and the construction team. The contractor is not responsible for producing the permanent works design, but requires someone capable of reviewing, challenging, coordinating and communicating design information to support safe, efficient and accurate delivery on site. You will be responsible for helping site teams understand and implement the latest design information, resolving technical queries, identifying buildability issues and ensuring construction teams have the information they need to deliver works correctly. This is a site-based role and will involve working closely with project teams across large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. Project Types Projects can include major civil engineering infrastructure associated with data centres, power projects, park and ride schemes, new roads, public realm, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, earthworks, service diversions, utilities and wider infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications, ground investigation data, utility information and design details to assess buildability, risk and suitability for construction. Liaise with external designers, temporary works designers, site teams and project stakeholders to ensure design information aligns with construction requirements. Manage the Technical Query process where drawings, specifications or design details require clarification. Work closely with document control to ensure the latest drawings, specifications and design revisions are issued, understood and implemented on site. Support construction methodology, sequencing, phasing, temporary works, service diversions, reinstatement works and programme development. Identify value engineering opportunities, including material reuse and reduced import or export requirements where appropriate. Support engineering teams with setting out information, QA records, as-built information and technical submissions. Liaise with clients, councils, utility providers, designers and other stakeholders to help remove technical, approval and interface-related bottlenecks. Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a technical, engineering, design coordination or site delivery role within civil engineering or infrastructure. Background as a Technical Manager, Engineering Manager, Design Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or similar would be suitable. Strong ability to review, challenge and coordinate design information from a buildability and site delivery perspective. Confident identifying design gaps, clashes, technical risks and information issues before they impact delivery. Good understanding of civil engineering construction methods, site sequencing, temporary works, utilities, drainage, earthworks and reinforced concrete works. AutoCAD experience is required. Exposure to 3D modelling software or BIM would be advantageous but is not essential. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with designers, site teams, clients, councils, utility providers and wider stakeholders. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of civil engineering and wants to play a key role in ensuring design, engineering and construction teams are fully aligned. The role offers involvement in substantial regional civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, working with a stable and reputable contractor with a strong North East presence. It would suit someone who is technically curious, practical, detail-focused and confident working between design and delivery teams to help keep projects moving properly on site. Package The package includes a competitive salary, company benefits and long-term career development. The role also offers exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, a stable regional workload, strong operational support and the opportunity to develop within a respected main contractor environment. For further information on this opportunity, please contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering Location: Durham / North East Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary + package Sector: Civil Engineering / Regional Contractor Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a long-established, privately owned civil engineering contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering schemes across the North East. This is a permanent opportunity with a respected regional contractor delivering a varied range of civil engineering projects, including site clearance, remediation, brownfield development, external works, landscaping, river and coastal flood protection, water infrastructure and recreational / sports facility schemes. The role would suit a hands-on Contracts Manager who is comfortable leading several live projects, working closely with commercial teams, managing client relationships and driving safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery. The Role As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Depending on workload, this may include one or two larger schemes or several smaller projects running concurrently. You will lead delivery teams, manage programmes, oversee subcontractors, work closely with the commercial team and act as a key client-facing contact. The role requires someone who can lead from the front, maintain strong standards across health, safety, quality and programme, and ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required standard. Project Types Projects can include site clearance, remediation, brownfield development, external works, landscaping, river and coastal flood protection, water and utilities work, civil engineering packages, sports facilities and wider regional infrastructure schemes. The contractor works with a mix of commercial, retail, public sector, utility and framework clients, with regional schemes delivered across the North East. Key Responsibilities • Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction, mobilisation and delivery through to handover and final account., • Build, manage and update programmes, including sequencing, critical path, short-term lookaheads and progress meetings., • Lead health, safety, environmental and quality standards, ensuring RAMS, permits, audits, inspections and site records are properly managed., • Administer NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, change control, risk registers and commercial records., • Work closely with Quantity Surveyors on procurement, valuations, CVRs, subcontract management, payments and final accounts., • Procure, brief and manage subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, quality and compliance., • Act as the main client-facing contact, providing clear reporting on progress, risk, cost, programme and project performance., • Plan and allocate people, plant and resources while mentoring and supporting Site Engineers, General Foremen, Site Managers and wider delivery teams., • Ensure ITPs, inspections, testing, as-built records and handover documentation are completed accurately and to the required standard., • Capture lessons learned and promote best practice across projects to support continuous improvement. Candidate Requirements • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, or similar senior operational role, within civil engineering or regional contracting., • Background as a Site Engineer, or a time-served construction route with clear progression into site and contracts management, would be suitable., • Experience managing multiple concurrent civil engineering schemes across varied work types., • Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts, change management, risk management and commercial processes., • HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial., • CSCS card, strong health and safety awareness and a full UK driving licence are required., • Programme-literate, well organised and confident managing master programmes, short-term lookaheads and project reporting., • Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience using planning tools such as MS Project, CS Project or similar being advantageous., • SMSTS, First Aid at Work and Temporary Works awareness or coordination experience would also be beneficial. The Opportunity This is a strong long-term opportunity for a Contracts Manager seeking autonomy, influence and progression within a collaborative regional contractor. You will be joining a business with a varied project portfolio, established client relationships and a strong reputation for safe delivery, quality workmanship and early collaboration with clients and the supply chain. The role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the work, understands practical site delivery and wants to progress towards a more senior contracts management position over time. Package The package includes a competitive salary and wider company benefits. The role also offers autonomy, varied regional civil engineering projects, strong operational and commercial support, and clear progression opportunities within a respected North East contractor. For further information on this opportunity, please contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for a Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer with aorund 2-4 years experience to join a growing team in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on major site investigation and remediation projects, develop your technical expertise, and progress towards chartership and future leadership roles. Duties/Responsibilities: • Plan and supervise site investigations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery, • Prepare risk assessments and method statements for upcoming works, • Manage on-site health and safety in line with company and legal standards, • Conduct soil and rock logging to current British Standards, • Gather and analyse in-situ data, groundwater and gas monitoring results, • Produce factual and interpretative reports, including Desk Studies, Risk Assessments, and Remediation Strategies, • Support tendering and project delivery with accurate data and clear communication Qualifications/Experience Required: • A relevant degree in Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a similar discipline, • Good working knowledge of geotechnical principles and contaminated land assessment, • Ideally working towards (or achieved) chartership with a recognised professional body, • A full, clean UK driving licence On offer is the following: • Competitive salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience), • Flexible working: Office, site, and home-based mix, • Holidays, death in service, employee assistance, private healthcare and vehicles also available This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client. For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment