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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 Manager
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.
Foreman
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 Engineer
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 Surveyor
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.
Site Engineer
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.
Site / Construction Manager
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.

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