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We're looking for a Sub Agent to join our Thames Water framework team working on our Maple Lodge project, Rickmansworth. \n Location: Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. \n We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. \n Join us as a Sub Agent on one of Thames Water's most significant infrastructure upgrades at Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works. This major scheme will play a vital role in increasing treatment capacity, improving environmental performance and strengthening long-term resilience for the region. It's an excellent opportunity to take a key delivery role on a high-profile project, helping to coordinate complex civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering works that will make a lasting difference for customers, communities and the environment. \n This is a rare chance to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of a critical section of works on a project designed for the future. You'll help manage programme, engineering coordination, supply chain performance and day-to-day site delivery as major new assets, upgraded treatment processes and enhanced site-wide infrastructure are brought into service. \n What will you be responsible for? \n As a Sub Agent, you'll be working within the site operations team, supporting them in the successful delivery of wastewater construction works. Your day to day will include: \n\n • Leading and coordinating day-to-day site operations, ensuring all construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and according to design specifications\n, • Managing subcontractors and direct labour to meet programme milestones, driving performance and accountability across the delivery team\n, • Acting as the key point of contact for site-based technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate\n, • Monitoring progress, recording site data and providing accurate input into project reporting and commercial forecasting\n, • Promoting and maintaining adherence to environmental, health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations\n\n What are we looking for? \n This role of Sub Agent is great for you if: \n\n • You hold an HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in civil engineering or a construction-related discipline\n, • You have excellent site management capabilities with sound knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and safe systems of work, supported by possession of a valid CSCS card\n, • You have strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to drive performance on site\n, • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams\n, • You hold a Full driving licence to facilitate travel across project locations\n\n We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. \n Rewards and benefits \n We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. \n Diversity and inclusion \n Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. \n We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-CH1.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance Your new company Operating both in the UK and across the world, they are a leading contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors including; real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water. Your new role An established main contractor is seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of projects. The role requires a commercially astute professional with strong experience working to the National Schedule of Rates (NSR) and proven capability managing projects through delivery and final accounts. Key Responsibilities: • Full commercial management of assigned works packages, • Preparation, assessment, and agreement of valuations, • Administering and managing change in accordance with the National Schedule of Rates, • Cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management, • Procurement and management of subcontractors, • Preparation and negotiation of final accounts, • Supporting the commercial strategy to maximise value and minimise risk, • Working closely with site and project teams to ensure robust cost control What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on UK projects, • Strong demonstrable experience using the National Schedule of Rates (NSR), • Background with main contractors preferred, • Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge, • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities effectively What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4793175

Immediate Requirement – Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative\nWe are urgently recruiting an experienced Plumber Multi-Trade Operative for a busy social housing repairs and maintenance contract.\nThis is a mobile role covering domestic properties, voids, and occupied housing, delivering reactive plumbing repairs, planned maintenance, and multi-trade works.\nKey Duties\n Plumbing repairs: leaks, pipework, drainage, bathrooms, kitchens\n Hot & cold-water systems, cylinders, immersion heaters\n Multi-trade repairs: tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating\n Social housing reactive maintenance & void works\n First-time fix focus across occupied properties\n PDA/mobile job updates and reporting\n Compliance with health & safety / RAMS\n Customer-facing repairs in tenants’ homes\n Emergency and out-of-hours callouts\nRequirements\n NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Plumbing\n Unvented Hot Water qualification\n Multi-trade experience (essential)\n Full UK Driving Licence\n Own tools\n Social housing / housing repairs experience preferred\nOffer\n Up to £38,000 salary\n Van + fuel card\n Ongoing work + progression\n Training & development\n Paid holidays + bank holidays\nKeywords\nPlumber Jobs London, Multi Trade Operative, Social Housing Maintenance, Reactive Repairs, Void Repairs, Plumbing Engineer, Property Maintenance, FM Jobs, Domestic Plumbing

Location: Rickmansworth Employment Type: Permanent | Full Time (45 hours/week) Site Agent / Site Manager About the Client Our client is one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, with more than four decades of experience delivering complex, high-value projects across both regulated and non-regulated environments. They operate nationally across major infrastructure frameworks, joint ventures, alliances, and standalone projects, acting as a tier-one delivery partner to blue-chip organisations, public sector bodies, and regulated utility clients. Their core operations span water infrastructure, including treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, and distribution networks, as well as transport infrastructure such as highways, rail interfaces, and associated civil engineering works. They also deliver built environment schemes, including public realm and major development projects, alongside energy and wider utilities infrastructure. A defining feature of the business is its direct delivery model, supported by an in-house workforce of more than 1,200 employees. This enables significant self-delivery capability across projects and includes specialist expertise in tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent works design, steel fabrication, signage manufacture, and health and safety product provision. The organisation is built on long-standing family values and a strong people-firs...

Drainage Repair Engineer Location:Ruislip office covering London and the Home Counties Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm Salary:£40,000+ depending on experience No on-call rota The Role Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit experienced Drainage Repair Engineers to join their established team based out of their Ruislip office, covering London and the Home Counties. The company works with housing associations, local authorities, property management companies, insurers, as well as domestic and commercial clients across the region. This is a hands-on role working within a two-man drainage repair team, rather than managing multiple teams. Successful candidates will be responsible for taking ownership of their own van and day-to-day work. Initially, engineers will work alongside experienced members of the team to assess technical ability and become familiar with company procedures and standards. Key Responsibilities • Drainage repairs and excavation works, • Pipe replacement and reinstatement, • Drain lining and patch lining, • High-pressure water jetting, • CCTV drainage surveys, • Reactive and planned drainage maintenance<...

URGENT NEED!! One of our top clients has the need for an Environmental Manager to support on Thames Water related works they have recently secured includingb Pumping Stations, Water Treatment Works and Mains Replacments. Duties to include: Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for civil engineering and infrastructure projects Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation and guidance from the Environment Agency and local authorities Manage environmental aspects of construction activities including noise, air quality, water management, and waste Lead compliance with environmental management systems aligned to ISO 14001 Conduct site inspections, environmental audits, and risk assessments Oversee pollution prevention measures (e.g. spill control, sediment management, drainage protection) Coordinate ecological and environmental surveys (e.g. protected species, habitat assessments) Liaise with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and stakeholders on environmental matters Manage environmental incidents and implement corrective actions Support delivery of sustainability goals, including carbon reduction and resource efficiency Prepare environmental reports and documentation for planning and compliance purposes To be considered for this role you will have the below: Degree in Environmental Management, or related field Professional membership (e.g. IEMA) is desirable * Experience in a ...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Rickmansworth Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 We're excited to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects across the water sector. Projects range from established framework schemes to bespoke and reactive works, typically valued between £200k and £10m+, offering genuine variety in scope, complexity and duration. This is a role for a commercially confident SQS who can operate independently, support delivery teams and protect margin while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be a key member of the project team, providing full commercial oversight from procurement through to final account. You'll take ownership of cost reporting, subcontract management and contractual compliance, while proactively identifying risk and commercial opportunity across your projects. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management Produce accurate cost, value and cashflow reporting Lead monthly CVR preparation and commercial forecasting Manage project cost control and financial performance Prepare and agree applications for payment through to final account Identify and realise commercial opportunities while mitigating risk Provide commerci...

️ Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Outside IR35 | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Leadership Role | Commissioning Strategy | Team Management Some commissioning roles are about witnessing tests and signing paperwork. This one is about leading people, driving standards, and bringing structure to projects before problems ever reach site. A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering clean water projects across the Affinity Water region is looking for a Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning delivery across a portfolio of schemes typically ranging from £5m–£10m. While the individual projects may not be mega-projects, they need someone who has operated at that level before. Someone who understands what “good” looks like on major infrastructure programmes and can bring that level of leadership, planning, coordination, and control into a growing AMP8 delivery environment. This is a role for a true commissioning leader — somebody capable of managing teams, influencing delivery strategy, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and creating a commissioning culture rather than simply attending the final phase of works. 🌊 The Role You’ll work across multiple clean water schemes, leading commissioning activities from early planning through to final handover. The position sits across both pre-construction and live delivery, giving you infl...

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented structural engineers to help shape and lead the future of water infrastructure? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Director, Structural Engineer. You can be based in one of our UK offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. Our direct clients include most major water companies, and also a number of Tier 1 contractors working in the sector. Our projects cover new and upgraded clean and wastewater networks, and all scales of treatment works upgrades. The variety of work and clients, combined with ambitious AMP8 programmes from our clients makes this an exciting time to join the AECOM team, and a fantastic opportunity to develop your career as a technical leader, delivering solutions on a diverse range of projects that meet the technical challenges of today and tomorrow. • Technical Excellence: You will deploy technical excellence in the design of a wide range of heavy civil engineering structures, from deep belowground pumping stations to large above ground water-retaining concrete structures, and complex piled foundations to steel-framed buildings., • Deliver: Using your experience, knowledge and judgement, you will develop structural solutions to interesting and often complex challenges. You will lead and oversee detailed design activities by others, as well as prepare detailed designs yourself., • Expertise: You will challenge the norm, identifying and implementing innovative ideas, best practice and new ways of thinking and working to help deliver value for our clients., • Lead: You will lead the structural design of projects as well as mentor and support the professional development of team members. Through your leadership you will foster positive client relationships., • Communicate: You will be the interface with other project design disciplines and harness your excellent communication skills when dealing with clients and other project stakeholders., • Documentation: You will be involved in the preparation and reviewing high-quality drawings, calculations, specifications and reports to communicate solutions., • Quality: Quality will be central to everything you do. You will review and sign-off project deliverables with a focus on compliance and efficiency. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? • A degree or equivalent qualification and experience in civil and structural engineering, • Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional institution; for example, ICE, IStructE, • Experience in developing robust and efficient structural solutions and managing technical delivery in a multidisciplinary environment, • Experience in structural design using appropriate standards and specification, • Strong collaboration and coordination skills between teams, clients and stakeholders, • Passion for delivering technical solutions and leading technical teams We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. 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We are ambitious That’s why we we’re keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you to help us deliver on our promises. We’re proud to have been appointed to a new 8-year Framework with Thames Water. As the UK’s largest water and wastewater services provider, Thames Water plays a vital role in ensuring a reliable, sustainable network for millions of customers. We're excited to support their long-term vision by delivering essential infrastructure that strengthens network resilience, boosts environmental performance, and meets the growing needs of the region. We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join our team delivering clean water mains renewal projects. You’ll oversee site teams, manage resources, and work closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality. • Lead site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely and to specification, • Manage programme, resources, budgets, and site logistics, including temporary works and lifting operations, • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, environmental and quality plans, and company policies, • Act as first escalation point for site issues and support the Project Manager in delivering objectives, • Coach, mentor, and develop your team, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and operational teams to maintain progress and minimise disruption You have proven experience on clean water mains renewal projects, managing teams and site delivery. You are technically confident, with knowledge of Thames Water standards, temporary works, service avoidance, and CDM regulations. Additionally, you will have SMSTS, a clean UK manual driving licence, Streetworks Supervisor (NRSWA), Water Hygiene, and First Aid qualifications. Strong leadership, communication, organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach are essential. In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24‑26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well‑known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Due to a rapid increase in workload within their Thames Water division, our client, a top Civil Engineering and Utilities Contractor are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Team on works that include Mains Replacements, Pumping Station Construction and Water Treatment Upgrades. Based from their offices in Rickmansworth, daily duties will include assisting with Cost Reporting, Applications for Payments, Variations and Issuing Payments. To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have a minimum of 2 years experience ideally within the Water sector with Civil Engineering also considered. They ideally seek permanent but will also consider freelance for the right candidate. This is an urgent need so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information

Position: Regional Construction Manager Location: Rickmansworth or Hampton with hybrid working available Regular travel as required across the Thames Water London non-infrastructure region Salary: £85-95k (Neg DOE) plus bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. They have been awarded a programme of work to deliver non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects for Thames Water. The Role: This role will initially cover a 12-site framework with Thames Water in clean water but is part of building a framework organisational structure to meet the demands of a 25-30+ live site framework across clean and waste water projects. Role to cover sites in the London and Guildford areas. Report directly to the Operations Manager and the role will include providing functional, senior management to the construction team on all matters relating to the construction phase. Provide skilled construction resources for each project. Responsible for construction related resource management, quality, SHEQ and programme performance. Support the Operations Manager/Programme Managers/Project Managers to ensure all SHEQ, Construction programme and budget requirements are met. Responsibilities: Refer to Pillars of Success as a summary of the key aspects of the role Delivery phase Discipline Lead for all civils, lifting and FRC/Temporary Works across every site within the region. Allocate site staff to sites to ensure they are adequately resourced to ensure efficient resource management. Assess performance of individuals in terms of competency. Provide assistance or enact disciplinary measures as necessary. Act as 'Designated Individual' for Temporary Works - providing advice & guidance to Temporary Works Co-ordinators across region (if qualifications allow). Act as 'Designated Individual' for Lifting - providing advice & guidance to Lifting Supervisors across region (if qualifications allow). Advocate and be responsible for the embedment of the IFE programme within the region. Regular review of the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies/Procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. Pre-construction and constructability input to all tenders. Always maintain good PR and a good company image via direct interface with the Client, stakeholders & the public by both verbal and written communications. Demonstrate visible leadership across all sites within work programme maintaining a highly visible presence and ensuring all site standards are enforced. Acquire & apply detailed knowledge across numerous subject areas (high risk) to be able to give advice & guidance to project staff. This will include: Asbestos Management, Construction techniques, Lifting, Temporary Works, Excavations and process safety. Regularly engage with, visit, and share information and innovation around project delivery within other regions. Apply external measures of productivity and challenge programme/productivity when visiting sites, asking exploratory questions, challenging durations and construction techniques. Maintaining control of multiple, complex, multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of delivery, despite changes to the project scope or change to company policy Standardise working practises, approach to safety, quality, time and cost across region. Experience: Essential: SMSTS CSCS Level 6 Black card Experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry Temporary Works Co-ordinator EUSR SHEA Water card EUSR National Water hygiene (blue) card Degree or equivalent time served in construction discipline Client passport (as required) Scaffold Inspection certification. First Aid at Work (3 day) DSEAR awareness Asbestos Awareness Desirable: Appointed Person for Lifting IPAF for Managers Confined Space (medium/high risk) NRSWA Supervisor Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Construction Manager Construction Management Construction Strategy Resource Planning Construction Techniques CSCS SMSTS Scaffold Inspection Head of Construction Senior Site Manager Site Management Design & Build Construction Constructability Temorary Works Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion AMP 7 AMP 8 Anglian Water Thames Water Veolia

Mechanical Project Manager – Small Works Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Travel Expenses + Healthcare + Pension + Bonus Potential Job Type: Permanent Sector: M&E / Mechanical / Commercial Fit-Out About the Role We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing and ambitious Small Works division delivering high-quality mechanical packages across commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. The successful candidate will initially take responsibility for a £750k mechanical package on a project in Hertfordshire before becoming a key member of a long-term, expanding team focused on strengthening and growing the company's mechanical delivery capability. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical small works and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion, commissioning, and handover. Lead the delivery of an initial £750k mechanical package, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Oversee the installation and coordination of mechanical services including HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, heating, domestic water services, pipework, drainage, and associated plant equipment. Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, site teams, commissioning engineers, and specialist mechanical contractors. Develop and maintain project programmes, procurement schedules, commissioning plans, and resource allocations. Monitor project costs, variations, valuations, and overall commercial performance to ensure profitability targets are achieved. Review technical drawings, specifications, and design information, identifying and resolving any coordination or installation issues. Ensure all mechanical installations comply with current regulations, Health & Safety requirements, company procedures, and industry standards. Manage commissioning activities, testing procedures, snagging works, and final handover documentation. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, design teams, and project stakeholders. Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates and performance reports to senior management. Support the continued growth and development of the Small Works division and contribute to improving mechanical project delivery processes and best practices. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the M&E, Mechanical Building Services, or Construction sector. Strong background delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects including offices, retail units, restaurants, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and similar commercial environments. Experience managing mechanical packages ranging from small works projects through to projects valued at approximately £1m. Strong understanding of HVAC systems, ventilation, heating, pipework services, plant installations, commissioning, and handover processes. Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage mechanical installations within fast-paced project environments. Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, variations, procurement, and subcontractor accounts. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software. Relevant mechanical qualifications and industry certifications preferred. SMSTS, First Aid, and ECS/CSCS cards desirable. What's on Offer Salary up to £75,000 per annum Travel expenses paid Private healthcare Company pension scheme Performance-related bonus potential Long-term career progression within a growing Small Works division Opportunity to play a key role in expanding and strengthening the mechanical side of the business Supportive and collaborative working environment Ideal Background This role would suit a Mechanical Project Manager with experience delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects involving HVAC, ventilation, heating, and mechanical building services installations across offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hospitality venues, and other fast-paced commercial environments

Join us at the forefront of one of the UK’s most high-profile wastewater infrastructure programmes. We’re looking for a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting in the delivery of the Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works upgrade — a c.£300m AMP8 investment where pace, precision and impact truly matter. With early procurement and accelerated delivery at its core, this is a unique opportunity to lead critical activities, influence key decisions, and help mitigate delivery and regulatory risk on a programme of national importance. What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager Champion a proactive health, safety and environmental culture across complex, high-risk projects and our supply chain. Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring time, cost and quality targets are met. Develop and deliver optimised project solutions that meet regulatory, statutory and internal requirements. Lead across the full project lifecycle, ensuring governance compliance and seamless transition into operations. Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners and customers to drive successful outcomes. Protect and enhance Thames Water’s reputation through effective stakeholder engagement. Develop high-quality project briefs to support early contractor involvement. Manage and challenge contractor performance to ensure delivery against agreed outcomes.Location: Hybrid – Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works (2–3 days per week), with travel across the Thames Water region as required Requirement: Full UK driving licence What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Experience working with internal teams and external contractors within a project environment. A background in project management or operational delivery. Strong commercial and contractual awareness. Proven ability to manage and improve third-party performance. Confidence in delivering constructive feedback and influencing stakeholders at all levels. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the drive to add value.Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Experience working on major projects or capital investment programmes.What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Job-Related Car Allowance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Our client, a leading UK civil engineering contractor are seeking a MEICA Project Engineer to deliver design, installation, testing, and commissioning of MEICA systems for water infrastructure projects. You will manage direct and subcontracted works, liaise with DNOs, ensure compliance with WIMES standards, NEC contracts, and oversee FAT/SAT, HAZOP/ALM, and project handover. Key Requirements: Proven experience with MEICA systems: pumps, valves, transformers, RMUs, LV switchgear, PLCs, MCCs, RTUs, instrumentation, and SCADA/Telemetry. Experience delivering projects for regulated water companies. Knowledge of NEC contracts, hydraulic systems, power resilience, and WIMES standards. Authorised Person Electrical (desirable), SMSTS, EUSR, CSCS preferred. Experience within Pumping stations & Water projects. Design & precon focussed to start, and ideally strong Technical background. Additional Info: This is a temporary opportunity and will require site-based / in-person attendance for the duration of the project. Opportunity to work with a well-established UK contractor delivering major water infrastructure projects. Start ASAP / 45 hours per week. Please note: Our client does not accept Ltd company or CIS engagements. This position has been deemed Inside IR35 and must be paid on an Umbrella PAYE or PAYE basis

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The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced freelance Project Manager to oversee a major pipeline and infrastructure scheme across the Midlands. This long-term project involves large-scale utility, civils, and pipeline installation works delivered across multiple phases within a live infrastructure environment. The role is with a highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor specialising in utilities, water, highways, heavy civils, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging schemes safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while maintaining excellent relationships with clients and supply chain partners. The Role Reporting into the senior operational team, the successful candidate will oversee project delivery while supporting and managing two Site Agents across the scheme. You will take responsibility for programme delivery, coordination of operational teams, subcontractor management, commercial awareness, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Project Manager with pipeline, utilities, water, or heavy civils experience looking for a long-term freelance role on a major infrastructure project. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day operational delivery across the pipeline scheme Supporting and overseeing Site Agents and site delivery teams Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Managing subcontractors, labour, plant, and resource allocation Driving programme performance and resolving operational issues Attending client meetings and acting as a key site representative Monitoring quality assurance and ensuring compliance with specifications Reviewing RAMS, temporary works, and construction methodologies Producing progress reports and maintaining accurate project records Ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are maintained at all times Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager within civils, utilities, pipeline, or infrastructure projects Strong leadership and organisational skills Experience managing multiple work fronts and operational teams Good understanding of programme management and commercial awareness Ability to coordinate subcontractors and drive project delivery Strong communication and client-facing skills Essential qualifications include: SMSTS CSCS Card First Aid at Work

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Job Title: Operations Director Office Location: Hertfordshire Sector: Water We are recruiting for a Tier 1 Main Contractor who have an opportunity for you to join them as the Operations Director for a fast paced Water Capital Delivery Framework in Hertfordshire. Job Purpose: The Operations Director will lead the delivery of a major water network upgrade, the client’s largest in 150 years. Responsible for a fact paced programme of water projects, you will direct a multidisciplinary team of around 150 people, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. You will hold full operational and commercial accountability for delivering c.£40m per year, meeting performance targets, and achieving margins in line with budget. Job Responsibilities: Client Leadership and Relationship Management Act as the primary senior representative, becoming the client’s trusted partner and championing brand and values. Drive innovation by identifying and promoting new ways of working that enhance programme efficiency and delivery performance. Provide clear, evidence-based feedback to support informed and timely client decisionmaking. Support the management of external stakeholders to ensure programme objectives and client targets are met. Ensure full compliance with client governance frameworks, securing approval through all project milestones and stage-gates. Offer technical insight and guidance to client departments, including Asset Management and Engineering. Lead or attend key client meetings as part of the monthly reporting cycle and represent them at wider contractor forums when required. Operational Leadership & Delivery Excellence Ensure all works are delivered to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance. Work collaboratively with internal functions including HSE, Planning, Environmental, Training & Development, Streetworks, and Quality to lead improvement initiatives and resolve any areas of non-compliance. Maintain optimal resource levels across the programme, proactively managing workforce capacity, peaks and troughs in workload, and annual leave. Monitor the pipeline of planned works against actual build rates to ensure programme alignment with client targets. Identify barriers to delivery at an early stage, develop targeted mitigation plans, and engage teams effectively to achieve full commitment to the solution. Support site teams and internal departments in navigating external stakeholder requirements as needed. Ensure all operational sites are fully resourced and equipped to meet programme demands. Participate in regular performance reviews, operational forums, and monthly commercial meetings. Programme Management & Assurance Support the Tactical PMO to maintain accurate, transparent, and high-quality programme data. Conduct thorough reviews of all programme data prior to submission, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with contractual reporting requirements. Lead programme submissions to the client in accordance with agreed reporting cycles, ensuring they accurately reflect progress, performance against budgets, and achievement of client targets. Review outputs from progressive assurance tools, addressing non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are assigned to relevant contract leads. Standard Responsibilities Code of Conduct Health & Safety Data Protection, privacy and use of IT resources Regulatory standards and probity Risks and internal controls framework Human Resources policies and procedures Equality and diversity Person Attributes Knowledge and Skills required Strong understanding of highway working requirements, regulations, and industry standards, with the ability to ensure compliance across multiple operational sites. High degree of skill and usage of Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience required Proven experience leading and managing large-scale, planned works programmes, ideally within a high-volume or complex highway environment. Significant construction experience with a solid understanding of methodologies used in the installation of water mains and associated infrastructure. This includes knowledge of commissioning processes and integration of new assets into live client networks without disruption. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of productivity and performance within repetitive, fast-paced delivery programmes, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. Able to support with the formulisation of bids to support our continued delivery and capability in the sector. Desirable Qualifications Engineering Degree or equivalent. NEBOSH General and/or Construction Qualification. Appreciation of Lean or Agile methods of working. Temporary Works qualification and/or understanding. Appreciation of NEC and IChemE contracts and use of CEMAR or equivalent web-based tools for managing contracts. To learn more and discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call: Quoting reference number: #GPOPSDIRWAT21426

Job Title: Plumber Multi Trade Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Job Category: Property Services Location: Harrow Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Salary: £23.00 - £24.00 per hour We are seeking an experienced Plumber Multi Trade to join a growing housing contractor covering Harrow, Stanmore, Edgware, and Northolt. This role involves working within occupied and void social housing properties, carrying out high-quality plastering alongside a range of general maintenance tasks. Responsibilities: Carrying out reactive and planned plumbing maintenance in occupied and vacant properties, including installing and repairing baths, sinks, toilets, showers, taps, and pipework. Undertaking minor multi-trade tasks such as basic carpentry, plaster patching, and wall or floor tiling to complete repair works to a high standard. Responding to emergency plumbing situations such as leaks, blocked waste systems, or loss of water supply, ensuring prompt and safe resolutions. Communicating professionally with tenants, ensuring minimal disruption during works. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety regulations. Using a PDA to manage daily tasks, updates, and job completions. Operating and maintaining tools and equipment responsibly. Participating in a rotational on-call rota to support emergency repairs outside normal working hours.Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence (manual) NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing Asbestos Awareness, UKATA or IATP Basic DBS CheckBenefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package. Overtime opportunities available, including evenings and weekends. Participation in a rotational on-call schedule providing out of hours support for emergency repairs.If you have previous experience within social housing and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply online or get in touch with Leah for further information. LON123

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