Careers
Exciting opportunities with a company that truly values you
Celebrating 40 years since Our incorporation on 18 May 1984
Develop your career working on industry-leading projects that positively impact the community.
At Carmac, all of the team undergo thorough training and certification in line with the requirements of their role. This includes in-house and formal external training to ensure continued professional development.
As a family-run business, we have an ethos of nurturing talent and encouraging career progression. There are a large range of opportunities available, both office-based and on-site. These include: site-based trades such as groundworkers, bricklayers, plant operators and engineers; office-based administrative roles, and other construction professions including Quantity Surveying and Health, Safety & Quality Management.
Our culture of succession planning from within has led to internal promotions for many into supervisory and management roles. There are numerous entry points into a career at Carmac, and we are proud to offer traineeships and apprenticeships, where recent roles have included accounts, construction plant mechanics, bricklaying, and a degree-level apprenticeship in Construction Management.
If you are looking for a varied and rewarding career and are interested in joining our team, view our current opportunities or contact us at [email protected]
What we Offer
Career Progression
Our commitment to your career goes hand in hand with our success. At Carmac, we invest in your growth through continuous training and development programmes.
Family Values
At Carmac, you’re not just an employee – you’re a valued member of our extended family, working together to deliver excellence.
Giving back to the Community
We’re committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We actively contribute to charitable causes and other organisations that embody our values.
Supportive Environment
We stand by your side. Our mental health champions and first aiders ensure you have the help you need, and we are active supporters of the Mates in Mind charity.
Social Outings
Enjoy a vibrant workplace with regular social events like summer parties, Christmas celebrations, race days and charity golf tournaments.
Fully Established
Learn from our years of expertise and enjoy job security at Carmac – a trusted leader with over 40 years of experience in groundworks and civil engineering.
“Carmac took me on as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to start my career in the construction industry. Whilst I never thought of having a career in surveying, my managers and peers have given me the guidance and support to do this.
Alex Noakes
From day one it was clear that Carmac isn’t just a workplace, but a family run business with great values where everybody is made to feel like part of the family no matter what their role is.”
Quantity Surveyor
Current Vacancies
Quantity Surveyor
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our busy commercial team. Responsible for cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion, the role is primarily office based (at our offices in Finedon, Northants) and the ideal candidate will live within a reasonable commute to this location.
Role responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of interim valuations and final accounts.
- Management of day to day commercial and contract activities.
- Forming and maintaining working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and site operations staff.
- Sub-contractor procurement and valuations
- Working clearly and accurately under pressure and tight time scales.
Required skills and experience:
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience
- Construction industry knowledge
- Financial and numeracy management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
- Computer literacy
- An understanding of building regulations and legal guidelines.
In return we offer a competitive remuneration package which will include a negotiable annual salary of around £40,000 (DOE), a company vehicle (or car allowance), and employer contributory pension scheme.
Closing date for applications – 31st July 2024. No agencies thank you.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our busy commercial team. Primarily office based (at our offices in Finedon, Northants) the ideal candidate will live within a reasonable commute to this location.
This is a mixed estimating and surveying role, and your tasks will include:
- Printing and distribution of drawings
- Procurement of materials and labour
- Checking sub-contractors measures
- Site visits to assess progress of works
- Marking up drawings to record progress of works
- Pricing and tendering
Previous knowledge of estimating or quantity surveying is not required as this is a trainee role in which you will be learning on the job. A good work ethic, computer literacy, a willingness to learn and proficient financial management and numeracy skills are however vital for the role.
Full training in all aspects of the role and construction health and safety will be provided.
The competitive remuneration package will include an annual salary of around £25,000, a company vehicle (or car allowance), and employer contributory pension scheme.
Hours are 7.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Closing date for applications – 31st July 2024. No agencies thank you.
Groundworkers
We are looking for experienced Groundworkers for sites located in Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties.
Plant Operators
We are looking for experienced Plant Operators for sites located in Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties.