Site Engineer – Freelance (ASAP Start till end of February 2026)

Civil Engineering package for a Site Engineer on a new build commercial building in Wantage. 
 
This is an immediate start for the role of Site Engineer and the successful Site Engineer can start on this project relatively straight away.
Setting out and QA work for:

•	Deep and shallow drainage
•	Holding down bolts
•	Foundations
•	Concrete Pads
•	Hard standing
•	Hard and Soft Landscaping

Rates typically £350 - £380 per day

Start ASAP and work through till March 


Site Engineer - Freelance

Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent Health & Safety Manager vacancy in Aberdeen.

Our client, a dynamic fitout/refurbishment contractor, is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead compliance and drive continuous improvement across their operations. This is a pivotal role with broad responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape and influence health, safety, and compliance culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor and advise on all aspects of Health & Safety compliance across the business
- Develop, implement, and maintain Group Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Conduct internal audits of the Health & Safety Management System
- Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations during pre-construction phases
- Lead investigations into adverse incidents and liaise with clients as required
- Support departments with PQQs, training standards, and induction processes
- Report on H&S performance and risk to the Senior Management Team
- Assist with business insurance renewals and subcontractor approvals
- Oversee GDPR compliance, building security systems, and contribute to facilities and IT safety processes

What You Bring:

- NEBOSH Certificate (General or Construction) or 10+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role
- Membership of a recognised H&S governing body (e.g. IOSH)
- Strong knowledge of Facilities Management, Design, or Construction environments
- Experience as Principal Designer under CDM 2015
- Internal audit qualification or 5+ years auditing experience
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information and work across departments
- Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to travel weekly to other offices

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values safety, innovation, and professional development. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000 (DOE) for 39.5 hours per week, based in Aberdeen with travel once a week to other sites within Scotland. 

The benefits package includes:

- 31 days holiday per year
- Company pension
- Income protection & life insurance
- Medicash & private medical insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme

If you're ready to take ownership of a critical function and make a lasting impact on a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Health and Safety Manager

Company Details and Job Overview:

A Kendal based Charity are looking to appoint a new Management Accountant in a hands on role which offers lots of variation and input into decision making.

Working within a people orientated and inclusive culture, you will receive sufficient support to enable a smooth transition into your new role.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•	35 hours full time
•	Flexitime (start between 8am-10am and finish between 3pm – 6pm) 
•	Hybrid working (2 days remote/3 days in office)
•	Study package if required
•	25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays (increasing by an additional 5 days – 1 per year of service)
•	6% employer pension contribution
•	Annual pay and cost of living salary reviews
•	Company sick pay
•	Employee assistance programme 
•	Free on site parking


Your New Role as Management Accountant:

As Management Accountant, you will enjoy a diverse role receiving ongoing support. Specific responsibilities will include:

•	Producing monthly management accounts
•	Provision of quarterly and year-end accounts for Trustees
•	Monthly bank reconciliation
•	Prepare annual statutory accounts, working closely with external accountants
•	Regular liaison with staff and volunteers to deliver meaningful financial insight
•	Driving ongoing systems and process enhancements
•	Collating payroll information for processing (payroll is outsourced)


Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be proven in a similar level finance role with the ability to work collaboratively and under own supervision. Knowledge of Sage 50 or Xero is desirable and you must be adept in MS packages including Excel. Strong communication skills are required as you will be required to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working in a Not-for-Profit organisation is advantageous but not essential.


This vacancy is being handled by Rachel 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

Commercial Manager
London
Up to c£100,000, plus company package

Are you currently working as Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career?

We have partnered up with a longstanding client at Kenton Black who are going through a sustained period of growth and are looking to bolster their commercial team by bringing in a Commercial Manager within London to oversee all commercial aspects of major projects across London!

My client is a leading M&E and Telecoms contractor within the civil engineering and rail sector working on many major projects across London and the Midlands. 

This Commercial Manager role will be reporting directly into Head of Commercial. This role will be looking after a portfolio of projects across the London area as well as concentrating on change within these projects. The business has a very strong orderbook for the next 18-24 months with further growth predicted. 

Role Purpose:
•	Contract Management: Oversee NEC3 Option C Contract administration and reporting, focusing on change management.
•	Value Engineering: Lead efforts in value engineering, from Compensation Event Quotation development to formal submission and negotiation.
•	Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external client stakeholders.
•	Risk Management: Lead Change Management and Risk Reduction meetings, providing commercial risk advice to the wider project team.
•	Commercial Governance: Ensure compliance with  commercial governance, and maintain accurate commercial records.

On offer is a very lucrative salary and package as well the opportunity to join a very reputable contractor. This role is paying up to £100,000 plus company package.

Apply now! Or Get in touch with Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Birmingham!


Commercial Manager

Quantity Surveyor
Worcestershire
Civil Engineering

We are currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for an established main contractor who turnover in excess of £100m and undergoing tremendous growth due to recent tender successes.

The business specialises in civil engineering with typical schemes including highways, public realm, infrastructure projects and a variety of frameworks for private clients and local authorities.

They currently have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work on a highways framework throughout Worcestershire & Gloucestershire, maintaining and improving major highways for the Welsh Government. This opportunity affords the successful candidate plenty of regional work. 

The ideal candidate will have:
•	Ideal project experience including major roads / highways, public realm, drainage, earthworks, structures/bridges, culverts etc.
•	Conversant knowledge in NEC forms of contracts.
•	Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.

Pay:
•	Basic salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience
•	Company car or car allowance
•	5% pension contribution
•	Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
•	Company benefit scheme

To find out more please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Birmingham.

Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor 
Civils / Construction /  M&E

Are you an experienced M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor or are you a Main Contracting Quantity Surveyor with experience working on large packages?

Are you exhausted by excessive commutes?

Then this may be the perfect long term role for you!!!

Competitive Salary up to £70,000 plus Car/Allowance and package 

The Company:
Our client is a well-established  Tier 1 Main Contractor with a regional offices located all over the country. Our client has secured many years of work on a notable West Midlands Health Centre with ongoing programmes running through to 2030!
They’re currently in the market for a Quantity Surveyor to work closely with the Manging Surveyor, to commercially and contractually manage M&E packages for an existing live project.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Main Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects. If you are a highly motivated and an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

About You:
•	Experience of Commercially & Contractually managing a scheme up to the value of £5 million.
•	Previous experience as an Quantity Surveyor  
•	Reside within commutable distance of Birmingham.
•	Experience of working within the Construction industry for a main contractor or an M&E specialist.

What’s on Offer:
•	Competitive Salary of £72,000 
•	Company Car or Car Allowance
•	Company Pension 
•	Healthcare
•	25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
•	Progression & Growth

If you’re interested in the role or have any further questions, please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black in the Birmingham office.


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