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Construction and Infrastructure

Civil Engineering Recruitment

The Civil Engineering Recruitment Agency of Choice

Civil Engineering

Building the World, Connecting Careers

Encompassing the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, civil engineering provides the infrastructure all around us, from buildings and transportation networks to water facilities and bridges. It generates jobs across a wide spectrum of skill levels and professions, including engineers, architects, project managers, labourers, and specialised tradespeople. Civil Engineering projects create direct employment and stimulate job growth in related industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and retail.

At Orion Group, we provide contract, permanent, and fixed-term engineering recruitment solutions globally to some of the largest engineering firms. Our dedicated UK-based construction team, led by experienced consultants, recruits for all levels of engineering and trades roles. We support a wide range of civil engineering projects, including project management, site support, commercial, HSE, and design. Our solutions are specifically devised to match the dynamic and fluid trends of the civil engineering sector.

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Discover the Key Roles We Recruit for Civil Engineering

At Orion, we come across a wide variety of roles and positions for Civil Engineering. Here is a list of the most common roles our clients are recruiting for:

Design Managers take charge of the entire design process. They coordinate everything from concept to completion, ensuring schedules are met and any design challenges are resolved along the way. Their attention to detail and quality control keeps projects moving forward seamlessly.

We consistently deliver tailored manpower solutions across the entire project lifecycle to ensure your project remains on track.

A Foreman’s role is all about ensuring the site runs effectively. They manage the crew, oversee schedules, and ensure the quality of work meets standards. They also keep the project moving forward, handling any issues that occur with efficiency and precision.

We specialise in civil engineering recruitment to help you find Foremen who can lead teams, keep everything on schedule, and ensure projects are completed with the highest standards.

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineers specialise in the design and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within buildings. They ensure proper functioning and integration of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and plumbing networks. Required across the majority of civil engineering projects, these roles are always in high demand. 

We successfully offer engineering recruitment and related services across all civil engineering projects, from Water to Building Construction, ensuring that specialised engineers are in place when and where you need them.

Quantity Surveyors keep track of costs and ensure budgets are maintained. They prepare tender documents, identify potential risks, and keep an eye on financials across every stage of the project. Their work ensures that projects stay on budget and within the expected financial scope.

At Orion Group, our civil engineering recruitment services find you experienced Quantity Surveyors who ensure your project finances are in expert hands.

Supports the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the design and construction of a project, ensuring materials, plant and labour are within the allocated budget and resources, ensuring their safe, effective and efficient delivery of service on the project. While continually supporting the project delivery teams, they also ensure all systems, design information, procedures and quality systems are effectively communicated. 

As a leading engineering recruitment agency in the UK, we cater to all levels of civil engineers that your project requires, regardless of contract type.

Construction managers oversee the entire construction process, from planning and scheduling to budgeting and coordination. They manage teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and act as the point of contact between clients, architects, and contractors. 

Whatever the project type - renewables, water, bridge, road, or more, our recruiters are always on hand to guide you in selecting the quality placement your project deserves.

Our Services

The depth and quality of service we provide clients and candidates is what makes us stand out from our competitors, helping us build long-term, successful, working relationships.

We supply skilled project personnel, consultancy and fully-managed specialist services, resources, and class-leading technology, all geared towards the safe, efficient, and effective start-up of our clients’ assets across the globe.

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We simplify overseas assignments for clients by managing their global workforce challenges. Our comprehensive services enable you to access global talent, navigate local regulations, and maximise productivity across locations, with ease.

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We offer comprehensive international consultancy services using tailored methodologies to optimise materials operations, providing expert solutions for warehouse efficiency, procurement, and integrated supply chain management.

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Orion ISP (Integrated Service Provision) offers tailored, efficient, recruitment outsourcing solutions that streamline workforce management, reduce costs, and enhance international talent acquisition activities, across a variety of sectors.

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We provide specialised permanent recruitment solutions through tailored retained and executive search services. Our experienced PartnerPlus delivery team help global clients to identify and recruit top talent across multiple sectors.

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We are international talent acquisition specialists with a proven, and impressive, track record in recruiting personnel (temp/contract/perm, on/offshore, blue/white collar) across a range of sectors, disciplines, and locations since 1987.  

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Whether you're looking to build a strong workforce or take the next step in your career, Orion Group has the expertise, connections, and industry knowledge to support you. Our recruitment specialists work closely with businesses and professionals across multiple sectors, ensuring the right expertise is in place when it’s needed most.

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Our industry experts and talent acquisition specialists bring years of experience in connecting professionals all over the world, ensuring the right personnel is in place where and when you need it.