Abatec Recruitment

Jobs Available Across Multiple Industries

At Abatec Recruitment, we’re proud to connect skilled professionals with outstanding roles across the civil engineering, water, and infrastructure sectors. With our offices in Bristol and strong regional links across the South West, our expert team updates job vacancies daily to match talent with top-tier employers.

Below is a breakdown of some of our latest job vacancies, including key requirements, benefits, and application details.


πŸ”Ž Featured Job Vacancies

1. Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Location: South West
  • Salary: Β£30,000 – Β£50,000 p.a.
  • Benefits: Car allowance, 25 days annual leave, pension, life assurance, private medical
  • Requirements:
    • Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
    • NEC contracts experience
    • Civil Engineering and Water sector background preferred
  • Apply: kelly.evans@abatec.co.uk

2. CAD Technician

  • Contract: Freelance (24+ months)
  • Pay: Up to Β£380/day
  • Location: Bristol or Exeter (flexible working available)
  • Requirements:
    • AutoCAD experience in water/pipeline projects
    • Understanding of AMP frameworks preferred
  • Apply: ben.knight@abatec.co.uk

3. Section Engineer

  • Day Rate: Up to Β£520 (PAYE Umbrella)
  • Requirements:
    • Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
    • Site setting out, QA, and CSCS card
    • Major infrastructure experience
  • Apply: ben.knight@abatec.co.uk

4. Commercial Manager (Role 1)

  • Salary: Up to Β£90,000 p.a.
  • Perks: Life assurance, pension, bonus, long-term opportunity
  • Requirements:
    • Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
    • 10+ years Civil Engineering experience
  • Apply: joseph.knowles@abatec.co.uk

5. Commercial Manager (Role 2)

  • Contract Focus: NEC4, utilities (clean water), highways
  • Annual Spend: Β£40–£50M contract experience preferred
  • Location: South West
  • Qualifications:
    • RICS desirable
    • Deep commercial and planning understanding
  • Apply: joseph.knowles@abatec.co.uk

6. Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

  • Salary: Β£40,000 – Β£55,000 p.a.
  • Benefits: Car allowance, holidays, pension
  • Requirements:
    • Experience in NEC & JCT contracts
    • Civil Engineering project history
  • Apply: kelly.evans@abatec.co.uk

7. Estimator

  • Salary: Β£50,000 – Β£90,000 p.a.
  • Perks: Hybrid working, 25 days holiday + BH, pension
  • Specialism: Marine/coastal infrastructure (breakwaters, ports, sea defences)
  • Apply: kelly.evans@abatec.co.uk

πŸ’Ό Work in the Civil Engineering Sector?

We’re always recruiting for permanent roles in:

  • Site Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Commercial Management
  • Design & Technical
  • Surveying
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🌐 Why Choose Abatec Recruitment?

Abatec has over 35 years of experience matching exceptional candidates with high-quality employers in construction, civil engineering, and technical sectors. Our friendly, hands-on team delivers a supportive and fast-paced recruitment experience that gets results.


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Contact our team directly or visit our latest vacancies page to apply. Our vacancies are updated daily, so don’t miss out.

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