Careers
Due to the diversity of operations in the construction industry, we can offer a wide variety of careers and opportunities to suit all levels of experience, skills, and expertise.
Absolute Civil Engineering Ltd has an excellent current workload, with expectations of continued work over the next 3–5 years. We carry out infrastructure works for commercial, industrial, and retail sectors, as well as roads and sewers. Contract values range from £5k to £1.5m. We also undertake infrastructure works for Northumbrian Water and many smaller industrial sites.
We maintain a high level of health and safety and continually update and improve training requirements. We are committed to a high level of quality, with the adage of Get it right the first time and quality before profit.
Current Vacancies
Contracts Manager
We need someone with strong groundworks experience, ideally an engineer or operative who has worked their way up. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Civil Engineering discipline and at least 5 years in a Contracts Manager role with a proven track record. Preferably from a site engineering or trade background, they should be able to demonstrate continual growth to their current position. A minimum of an HNC qualification is required, along with an appropriate CSCS card and other relevant certifications.
Applicants must be capable of leading from the front, managing projects from tender handover to completion, and organising resources with the wider team. They should be able to create and update programmes of work. NEC experience is preferred (though not essential), but good contract knowledge is a must. The role involves managing several sites with differing work types simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, IT literacy, and close collaboration with the commercial team are essential. Candidates should be able to guide, motivate, teach, and discipline both new and existing personnel when required. They must be presentable to clients and able to communicate challenges professionally.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and hardworking individual. This position would suit someone looking to progress to a more senior role in a fast-paced civils company. The ideal individual will have ambition and work alongside another Contracts Manager and the commercial team to influence individuals, sites, and the company toward ambitious growth. Must live within a 30-minute commute of Consett.
Engineer & Senior Engineer
Applicants must have a minimum of 7-12 years’ experience in civil engineering. They must be able to set out using a total station and GPS, modelling experience would be advantageous. The role includes setting out, maintaining QA records, quantifying materials, preparing material requisitions, reconciliations, and working closely with the commercial team. Additional responsibilities include producing O&M manuals, “as-builts”, and value engineering. IT literacy is essential.
Applicants must be willing to teach and develop junior staff and demonstrate continual professional development. They should be adaptable and able to carry out site supervision or management when required. A minimum of an HNC qualification, an appropriate CSCS card, and other relevant certifications are required. The role involves overseeing engineering activities across multiple sites. Must live within a 30-minute commute of Consett.
Civil Site Manager
Preferably an operative who has worked their way up, applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in civil engineering and a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role with a proven track record. Ideally from an operative, engineering, or trade background, they should demonstrate continual growth to their current position. A minimum of an HNC qualification, an appropriate CSCS card, and other relevant certifications are required.
Applicants must lead from the front, create and update programmes of work, and demonstrate contract knowledge. They should be able to manage several smaller sites or one larger site with varying work types. Knowledge of roads and sewers is essential. Strong communication skills, IT literacy, and close collaboration with the Contracts Manager and commercial team are required. We seek an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and hardworking individual. The role would suit either a younger person eager to gain further experience or an experienced individual. Ideally located north of Consett/Gateshead, as sites range from Consett to Bedlington.
Groundworkers/Drainlayers
We require an individual or a groundworks gang to join our company. The role will predominantly involve drainage. If an individual is hired, they will be integrated into one of our existing teams. Candidates must have experience in deep drainage as well as general groundworks. Appropriate CSCS/CPCS cards and other relevant qualifications are required.
Applicants must have a proven track record of carrying out drainage to NWL standards, working in deep excavations with various diameters of pipe. Between drainage projects, they should be prepared to assist with other civil engineering works, including concrete, kerbing, and block paving. While we prefer employees, we are open to discussing subcontractor arrangements for labour and plant. Work will be required at various locations across the North East.
For all roles we can offer excellent renumeration packages, dependent on qualifications and level applied for.
Please contact [email protected] in the first instance with a CV and/or for further information.
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Apprenticeships
We offer placements and work experience opportunities for further and higher education students and those who are unemployed and seeking a career in construction. We also endeavour to offer several apprenticeships each year.
For all HR enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Kerry Stanford – Mill House, Hownsgill Industrial Park, Consett, Co Durham, DH87N
The Directors of the Company recognise that training of staff must be a high priority if it is to create and maintain both a satisfied and motivated workforce and customers whilst providing controlled expansion.
Training and development will ensure all employees will be given the necessary opportunity and assistance to develop knowledge, skills and attitude required to successfully carry out their duties and responsibilities whilst being given opportunity for career development.
The company will endeavour to provide training to satisfy its requirements as identified by managers and personnel appraisal, to fulfil the needs of the individual. It should be recognised that adequate resources, time, money and facilities will be required to ensure the above can be achieved successfully. Training should prioritise maintenance training first, strategic second and personal development third. The company management shall identify what industry wide support is available to facilitate and assist training (eg CECA, Construction Skills, Learning Skills, Grants) and will take full advantage thereof.
The general aims will be:
- Training (including formal induction) to be provided on a regular basis to reinforce and update understanding of the Company’s objectives, policies and procedures.
- Encouragement of job satisfaction and maintain efficiency and development. Staff will be involved / trained in a variety of skills to achieve flexibility.
- All employees will receive training in health, safety and welfare at varying levels in order to meet the needs of the individual and ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and codes of practice.
- The Director’s will identify, at least annually, the training that will be required to help the Company meet its targets. Sufficient finance will be budgeted to achieve these aims.
- Career related further education should be encouraged where possible including use of external facilities such as local colleges.
- Promotion of National Vocational Qualifications, particularly in line with CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards.
- Regular Site Manager training and promotion of tool-box talks.
- Standardise training records and ‘trigger’ dates for refresher training.
- Obtain Investors in People’ accreditation.
- Formulate and implement CITB (or equivalent) accredited training plan.
- Implementation of staff and employee appraisal system.