Kenton Black Ltd

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Derby
£90,000 per annum + package

We are working with a well-established Civil Engineering and Infrastructure contractor delivering high-quality projects across the Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of works primarily focused on roads, sewers, and highways infrastructure.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Schemes will include a mix of S278, S38, and infrastructure works for both public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage several concurrent civil engineering projects
Lead and support Project Managers and site teams
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Manage client relationships and act as the key point of contact
Monitor project performance, costs, and programme delivery
Contribute to planning, procurement, and commercial strategy
Drive efficiency and continuous improvement across contracts

Requirements

Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role (or Senior Project Manager ready to step up)
Strong engineering background with hands-on civil engineering experience
Demonstrable experience with roads, sewers, S278, and S38 works
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets effectively
Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or similar discipline

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £90,000 per annum
Attractive benefits package
Opportunity to join a growing and reputable contractor
Long-term career progression and stability

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager with a solid engineering background looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Contracts Manager

Freelance Senior Site Engineer /  Site Engineer
Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects x 2 - Commutable from Newport
Ltd Company status:  Circa £350 - £375per day
Up to 8 months work on site

Senior Site Engineer required for 2 Groundworks projects
1 in Bristol 
1 in Bridgend

Site Engineer required to start in May 2026 for 8 months

Required to oversee simple site engineer duties and the engineering capacity on 2 sites 

Duties: 
•	Drawing analysis
•	Site Setting out
•	As Builts
•	Calculations, etc
•	Quality Control
•	Site Engineer

Works will typically include:
•	Bulk excavation
•	Ground beams and floor slabs
•	Pile caps
•	Foundations
•	Substructures
•	Basements
•	External works
•	Hard landscaping

Rewards
•	Ltd Company status:  Circa £350 - £375per day
•	Up to 8 months work on site



Site Engineer - Freelance

A well-established civils contractor with an annual turnover of circa £150m is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to support a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects across the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering a range of highway and structural improvement schemes, with a strong pipeline of secured work.

The Role
You will play a key role in the delivery of multiple civils schemes, providing technical oversight, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring works are executed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key project involvement will include:

- Bridge replacements and structural upgrades
- Footpath widening and public realm improvements
- Drainage installation and remediation works
- Ducting and utility infrastructure
- Road surfacing and associated highway works

Responsibilities

- Managing and coordinating site engineering activities
- Reviewing and approving setting out, QA documentation, and ITPs
- Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards
- Supporting planning and delivery to meet programme milestones

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Senior Engineer within civil engineering or highways projects
- Strong background in structures, highways, or infrastructure delivery
- Competent in setting out and use of surveying equipment
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and support junior staff
- CSCS card (essential); SMSTS preferred

Contract Details

- Freelance / contract position
- Outside IR35
- Competitive day rate
- Immediate start available
- Projects located across the South East

Senior Engineer

Company Details and Job Overview:

A new Management Accountant role has become available within the finance function of a well known organisation in Carlisle. This is a varied and hands on role with duties spanning month end, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering with a variety of stakeholders.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•	Full time role – flexibility around working hours
•	30 days annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service
•	Study support if required
•	Free on site parking
•	Company pension
•	Employee discount scheme

Your New Role as Management Accountant:

•	Preparation of monthly management accounts
•	Production of budget and forecasts
•	Preparation of VAT returns
•	Input to year end requirements and audit
•	Maintenance of the fixed asset register
•	Provision of ad hoc analysis as required
•	Provide ad hoc financial support to aid effective decision making, liaising with other departments as required, building and maintaining strong working relationships

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

To be considered, you will have exposure to the above activities with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes. Strong IT skills are required including Excel and knowledge of mainstream finance software. 

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.




Management Accountant

ARE YOU A SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER OR A QUANTITY SURVEYOR, WANTING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP AND BE A NUMBER ONE ON A VERY INTERESTING SCHEME!

My client is looking for a strong QUANTITY SURVEYOR OR SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR on a very unique project in the Midlands, this scheme is one of its kind in the country and is working on a specialist part of HS2. As a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be number 1 on site leading the full commercial function and working very closely with the operational team.

Our client is a top multi-disciplinary principal contractor who currently has an opportunity within their civil infrastructure division for a Strong Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on multiple large infrastructure and heavy civils schemes valued in the region of £50m. The successful candidate will be required to be on the site in Birmingham and ideally living within a reasonable commute of the Midlands would be preferable.

The business is one of the largest contractors in Ireland with a very strong presence in the UK, with a strong family-oriented ethos and is listed as one of the top 25 companies to work for in the UK and Ireland.

With a turnover exceeding £600 million the business undertakes major multi-disciplinary construction projects within Building & Civil Engineering

On offer:
•	£75,000 basic salary (dependent on candidate experience)
•	£9000 Car Allowance
•	Healthcare, 6% pension and generous holiday entitlement
•	Plus much more

Criteria:
•	Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Number 1 on large civil infrastructure
•	Main contractor background
•	Experience working on Major Civils Infrastructure schemes 
•	Preferably BSc degree qualified (Quantity Surveying)
•	UK driving licence.
•	Experience of ICC form of contract

Apply Now! Or for more information on this vacancy, please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Birmingham!


Quantity Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of a major, high-value infrastructure programme in London. This flagship scheme involves complex, multi-disciplinary works spanning Rail, Water, and Structural engineering, requiring a strong, delivery-focused professional with proven experience operating in similarly demanding environments.

This is a long-term contract opportunity (3 years), offering continuity of work on a landmark project with significant technical and logistical challenges.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of key project packages. You will operate at the centre of a multi-disciplinary team, managing interfaces across rail systems, water infrastructure, and structural elements while ensuring compliance with strict safety, regulatory, and client requirements.

You will be expected to drive programme performance, manage risks proactively, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all levels of the project.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end project delivery across integrated packages including rail, water, and structural works
- Develop and manage detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with overall delivery milestones
- Oversee design coordination, ensuring buildability, efficiency, and compliance with technical standards
- Manage project budgets, cost control, and commercial reporting in collaboration with commercial teams
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all stages
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
- Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and consultants across multiple disciplines
- Act as the primary interface with key stakeholders including clients, local authorities, and regulatory bodies
- Lead project meetings, reporting progress, issues, and performance against KPIs
- Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the delivery team

Candidate Requirements

- Extensive experience as a Project Manager delivering major infrastructure or civil engineering schemes
- Strong technical background across at least one of the following disciplines: Rail, Water, Structures (multi-sector experience highly       advantageous)
- Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-risk projects within constrained urban environments (London experience preferred)
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, contracts, and programme delivery
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Chartered status desirable)

Essential / Preferred Certifications

- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – Essential
- CSCS Card – Essential
- PTS (Personal Track Safety) – Preferred
- Lifting Appointed Person (AP) – Essential
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) – Essential
- LUL BTA (London Underground Basic Track Awareness) – Preferred

Project Manager

Quantity Surveyor
Water Infrastructure
Midlands
£48,000 - £52,000 + (DOE)

The Company:
An exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a Civil Engineering Contractor in the Midlands region. As a major UK contractor my client has a diversified workload in the public, regulated and private sectors. Boasting a strong reputation for providing whole-life solutions, high standards of project delivery, and an ability to innovate.

The role will be working across various large schemes across the water sector with a bias towards M&E.

My client has recently won a number of schemes in the Midlands region hence their desire to expand their commercial team.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor, I want to hear from you.

About The Role:
•	Proven track record delivering Civil Engineering schemes as a Quantity Surveyor
•	Experience working with a Contractor on Civil Engineering Schemes.
•	Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent (preferable)
•	Experience working on water infrastructure schemes. (preferable but not essential)
•	Experience with NEC Form of Contract
•	Live within or be able to commute to the Walsall, as the role is officed based visiting site

What’s on Offer:
•	£48,000 - £52,000 + (DOE)
•	Car allowance / Company Car
•	Private Healthcare
•	Pension.
•	Holidays
•	Progression & Growth

If you are interested in this role, please apply direct or get in contact with Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Midlands!

Senior Quantity Surveyor
East Anglia (Norwich – Tilbury corridor)
Up to £70,000 plus Car/Car Allowance 

Are you a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on major infrastructure projects across East Anglia?

A leading contractor is looking for a well-rounded QS professional to play a key role in delivering high-value infrastructure schemes, offering the opportunity to influence commercial performance, build strong client relationships, and support the next generation of talent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-impact role within a business that continues to secure significant regional work.

What You’ll Be Doing
Leading commercial activities across the full project lifecycle—from procurement through to final account
Managing subcontract packages, tender processes, and contract administration
Driving cost control, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting
Maximising cash flow through accurate valuations and timely invoicing
Monitoring project performance to meet and exceed financial targets
Identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and change control processes
Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining accurate commercial records
Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives
Mentoring and developing junior commercial team members

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and financial reporting
Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors
Strong background in infrastructure projects
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead, influence, and develop a team
Well-rounded QS experience across the project lifecycle

Why Apply?
Work on major infrastructure projects across East Anglia
Join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work
Take on a visible leadership role with real commercial influence
Excellent salary, package, and long-term career progression

If you’re looking for your next move where you can step up, take ownership, and make a real impact—this is the opportunity for you.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor
South Yorkshire
Up to £65,000 plus Car/Car Allowance (£4,700)

Are you a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can make a real impact in your local area?

An established and respected contractor is seeking a commercially astute professional to support the delivery of multiple framework projects in Doncaster, working closely with the local authority on schemes valued up to £1m.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a hands-on, site-based role, where you’ll have real influence over project performance, client relationships, and team development—while contributing to meaningful community infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing
Leading commercial activities across the full project lifecycle, from procurement to final account
Managing subcontract packages, tender evaluations, and contract administration
Driving cost control, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting
Maximising cash flow through accurate valuations and timely invoicing
Monitoring project performance to meet—and exceed—financial targets
Identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and change control processes
Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining robust project records
Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction objectives
Mentoring and developing junior team members

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and commercial reporting
Ideally degree qualified with 6+ years’ experience
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work closely with delivery teams in a site-based environment
Experience within highways or civil engineering projects is highly desirable

Why Apply?
Work on local projects that directly benefit the Doncaster community
Join a stable and growing business with a strong pipeline of framework work
Take on a visible, influential role with real autonomy
Excellent salary, benefits, and long-term career prospects

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial expertise with meaningful project delivery this is a great next step.

Managing Quantity Surveyor
Wolverhampton & Birmingham
Up to £78,000 + Car/Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of a high-profile infrastructure scheme?

A leading name in UK civil engineering is looking for a commercially driven professional to play a key role in delivering the A4123 Bus-Walk-Cycle Corridor—a landmark project featuring £5m of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and £44m in construction value.

This is your opportunity to step into a career-defining role, leading a major highways project from pre-construction through to completion, with real influence over commercial strategy, team performance, and project success.

What You’ll Be Doing
Taking full ownership of the commercial function across the project lifecycle
Leading cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting with confidence
Driving subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and performance
Managing NEC3/4 Option C contracts (with ECI) and overseeing PSC contracts
Ensuring accurate valuations, variations, and successful final account agreements
Influencing project direction through risk management and value engineering
Leading and developing a high-performing commercial team

What We’re Looking For
Proven success as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
Strong expertise in NEC contracts, particularly Option C and ECI
Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects
Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Why Apply?
Be part of a major infrastructure project that will have lasting regional impact
Join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
Take on a leadership role with real autonomy and influence
Excellent salary and benefits package

If you’re looking for your next step where you can truly make your mark-this is it.

Apply Now or Contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Birmingham!