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ESTIMATOR – LONDON – FIT OUT/REFURBISHMENT MAIN CONTRACTOR UP TO £55K + ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE LONDON Estimator required for one of the top interior fit-out specialists in the country. With the opportunity to work on Hotels, Museums, Residential, Retail and Leisure projects, delivering world class quality service, this is a fantastic chance for an experience or ambitious Estimator. Our client has built up an excellent reputation for delivering high quality commercial fit out services to their clients, with 20 years’ experience in the South East there has never been a better time for an ambitious Estimator to join them. About the Estimator: The successful Estimator will be working as part of a team estimating the cost of projects, providing accurate proposals. The job role will include but not be exclusive of: •Prepare tenders from initial enquiry through to tender submission. •Obtain competitive quotations. •Analytical price build ups and subcontract comparisons. •Pricing of Preliminaries including method related solutions. •Possible Pre-submission site visits and client liaison to hone and assist with bids. •Presentation of tender analysis for Director Adjudication. •Interface with members of the pre and post contract team. •Preparation and presentation of tender make up. Requirements for the Estimator: The successful Estimator will have experience of working on interior fit-out projects in an Estimating capacity. In addition a qualification in Estimating or a recognised industry related field would be advantageous. Salary & Benefits for the Estimator – Interior fit out contractors: £45,000 - £55,000 pa plus benefit package. ESTIMATOR – LONDON – FIT OUT/REFURBISHMENT MAIN CONTRACTOR UP TO £50K + ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE LONDON

FREELANCE ASSISTANT QS – SURREY – FIT OUT/REFURBISHMENT UP TO £250 PER DAY LEADING MAIN CONTARCTOR Our client are one of London's leading and most respected Commercial Refurb & Fit-Out specialists. They work across all key sectors, ranging from major global brands through to hotel & leisure and high-residential markets. My client are actively on the lookout for candidates who want to grow and progress on to become senior members of the team. They are a big believer in nurturing and training people early to get the best out of people. They are looking to bring on an Assistant QS who can progress on to an Intermediate level and then on to Senior level. The Role: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following; • Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors • Set up job files and all necessary records • Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts • In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment • Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries • Assess and cost variations to contract • Update and maintain records • Assist with contract valuations • Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations • In conjunction with the Senior Project Surveyor, submit and agree final accounts To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: • BSc in Quantity Surveying, or in the process of obtaining this • Have a minimum 2 years demonstrated commercial UK experience • Have excellent communication skills • Must be computer literate • A minimum of 2-3 years in the commercial fit out and refurbishment markets. FREELANCE ASSISTANT QS – SURREY – FIT OUT/REFURBISHMENT UP TO £250 PER DAY LEADING MAIN CONTARCTOR

ESTIMATOR – LONDON – FIT OUT/REFURBISHMENT MAIN CONTRACTOR UP TO £55K + ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE LONDON Estimator required for one of the top interior fit-out specialists in the country. With the opportunity to work on Hotels, Museums, Residential, Retail and Leisure projects, delivering world class quality service, this is a fantastic chance for an experience or ambitious Estimator. Our client has built up an excellent reputation for delivering high quality commercial fit out services to their clients, with 20 years’ experience in the South East there has never been a better time for an ambitious Estimator to join them. About the Estimator: The successful Estimator will be working as part of a team estimating the cost of projects, providing accurate proposals. The job role will include but not be exclusive of: •Prepare tenders from initial enquiry through to tender submission. •Obtain competitive quotations. •Analytical price build ups and subcontract comparisons. •Pricing of Preliminaries including method related solutions. •Possible Pre-submission site visits and client liaison to hone and assist with bids. •Presentation of tender analysis for Director Adjudication. •Interface with members of the pre and post contract team. •Preparation and presentation of tender make up. Requirements for the Estimator: The successful Estimator will have experience of working on interior fit-out projects in an Estimating capacity. In addition a qualification in Estimating or a recognised industry related field would be advantageous. Salary & Benefits for the Estimator – Interior fit out contractors: £45,000 - £55,000 pa plus benefit package. ESTIMATOR – LONDON – FIT OUT/REFURBISHMENT MAIN CONTRACTOR UP TO £50K + ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE LONDON

Purchasing/Procurement Manager Essex/London Salary £50 - 55,000 plus bonus, plus benefits Our client a leading Interior Fit out Sub-Contractor company based close to the Essex area requires an experienced person to join their rapidly expanding company. Job Description ·Development of Systems, process and execution of the Project Supply Chain Strategy. ·Act as senior point of contact for procurement activities for the company, including owning, maintaining and updating the Procurement Schedules and Status Report. ·Identify the projects procurement needs via consultation with the engineering, projects managers, Commercial team and construction team ·Own and maintain a supply chain network compliance, Ensure supplier compliance, accredited on to the approved Supplier Database and ensure alignment with the companies Ethics Code of practice. ·Development and successful running of the Procurement function for, Project Team, including personnel, planning, rigid supplier approvals process conforming to rail, policies, procedures, compliance and reporting. ·All Supply Chain Function disciplines, including procurement, subcontracts, expediting, quality control/inspection and materials management and logistics. ·Ensure compliance with client requirements and adhering to relevant domestic law. ·FEED & Help commercial with procurement planning for their Detailed Design bid document preparation, pre-qualification, tendering, negotiation and contract execution and management. ·Liaise with Commercial and other project functions including engineering to ensure all Tender queries are resolved to meet Required On site dates. ·Support QS/Commercial management with supply chain evaluations and obtaining the best price for supply of materials and services. ·Provide the primary interface with the various suppliers, management and client legal and contract groups to finalize contract documents. ·Manage Commercial, Project and Finance expectation to ensure smooth running of the procurement function. The Successful Applicant ·Strong negotiation skills to obtain best price and implement rebate schemes on suppliers ·Excellent interpersonal skills and team working. ·Good written / reporting and verbal communication skills. PC Literacy in basic software packages e.g. extensive use of Microsoft Office Excel, and if possible Syrinx and Eque2 ·Solutions focussed with the ability to work under pressure as, high-dependency environment, managing people expectations, risks and opportunities. ·In depth experience of procurement processes and procedures, from supplier identification to pre- contract negotiations to order placement and delivery ·Experience in controlling project Budgets with regards to Procurement. ·Fulfilled roles involving Procurement governance, assurance and controls activities ·A relevant supply chain management experience Purchasing/Procurement Manager Essex/London Salary £50 - 55,000 plus bonus, plus package

BUYER – ESSEX/LONDON – INTERIOR/FITOUT CONTRACTOR £30k + package Essex/London The Company My client is one of London’s leading interior specialist sub-contractors working alongside blue chip contractors on some of the most prestigious landmark commercial office projects in the Central London. They have a young, vibrant workforce and are a market leader. The Role Within their Operations Team they have a unique role encompassing Buying and Logistics responsible for the ordering and planning of material delivery to site such as glass, aluminium, doors, ironmongery, fixings and timber elements. Due to an excellent existing supplier network the role is for a detailed person to make sure all material and components are ordered on time in accordance with lead times and arrive on a “Just in time” basis on site. All material is tracked on a Microsoft project programme / delivery schedules. Key Responsibilities: ·Ensure materials are procured to specification on time, at competitive rates and are delivered to sites on time to meet deadlines and avoid delays to the build. ·Negotiation of special project and product rates with existing and new suppliers to save costs ·Raising purchase orders, confirming lead times with suppliers and signing off supplier invoices ·Creating weekly and monthly expenditure reports to help monitor overall spend and losses, against the budget ·Producing end of project reports which are issued to the department, managers, and directors, clearly indicating the total spend on glass products on the project and highlighting where unforeseen costs have been incurred, and strategies to avoid such costs in the future ·Creating and updating weekly delivery schedules for contracts managers on site and supplier’s daily ·Visiting project sites and meeting with current and potential suppliers on a regular basis, taking minutes and keeping paper trails of all correspondence The role will be ideally suited to someone who has been taking off materials from drawings and schedules and ordering and coordinating its delivery with suppliers and contractors on site, possibly within a building products supplier, builder’s merchants and partitioning manufacturers. As part of the operations team they need a confident and determined experienced person who is not afraid of a lot of work and responsibility. Any prior knowledge of partitioning systems and associated products such as drywall materials, doors, ironmongery, fixings and joinery would be desirable. Needs to be computer literate and thorough regarding all paperwork BUYER – ESSEX/LONDON – INTERIOR/FITOUT CONTRACTOR £30k + package Essex/London

DQ Associates are currently looking for an experienced engineer to join a major main contractor in their Heathrow office. Our client is one of the Europe's leading civil contractors. With over 50 years history their portfolio contains several major infrastructure projects across the UK and mainland Europe. Due to a recent framework expansion an opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineer with a mechanical and electrical background to join their team in 2017 and be part of the team permanently based at Heathrow Airport. Reporting directly to the project director you will be responsible overseeing numerous M&E projects, both landside and airside on Heathrow Airport. Projects include AGL, Aircraft stands, car parks, Paxcons, Life Safety Systems, Advertising Displays, Boiler houses and Sub Stations. To apply for this role you will need to be tertiary qualified and / or hold relevant engineering experience. You will have worked with a major contractor in a similar role on either highways, rail or airport projects. You will be familiar with the installation of AGL, runway approach lighting, PAPIs, ILS Systems, Fuel valve chamber installations, fuel stop button installations, HV/LV substations, guidance signs and other small works projects within a safety critical environment. Candidates will be commercially astute, have excellent IT skills and will be well versed in modern health and safety regulations An excellent salary plus package and a clear career progression path will be given to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role and for a confidential chat please don't hesitate to contact me on the below details. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

DQ Associates are currently looking for a site engineer to join London's largest infrastructure project on a permanent basis. Our client is major JV currently based in London and they are now looking to expand their team as work starts gathering momentum on this iconic project. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced site engineer with a utilities background to join the engineering team currently involved in enabling works in the Battersea area. To apply for this role you must have prior experience working within a UK utilities environment. You will be degree qualified and hold relevant tickets. Those with experience on water and marine projects are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate shall be rewarded with a competitive salary, full package and bonus scheme coupled with a rewarding career on London's most exciting infrastructure project. To apply for this role please follow the links to apply online or contact me directly for further information. Discretion is assured. Miles Thompson

DQ Associates are currently looking for a SUB AGENT / FOREMAN to join London's largest infrastructure project on a permanent basis. Our client is major JV currently based in London and they are now looking to expand their team as work starts gathering momentum on this iconic project. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced foreman or sub agent with a utilities background to join the engineering team currently involved in enabling works in the Battersea area. To apply for this role you must have prior experience working within a UK utilities environment. You will hold relevant tickets. Those with current gas, water, streetworks and confined space tickets are encouraged to apply. It is essential that you have managed large utility projects in the UK. The successful candidate shall be rewarded with a competitive salary, full package and bonus scheme coupled with a rewarding career on London's most exciting infrastructure project. To apply for this role please follow the links to apply online or contact me directly for further information. Discretion is assured

DQ Associates are currently looking for a section engineer to join London's largest infrastructure project on a permanent basis. Our client is major JV currently based in London and they are now looking to expand their team as work starts gathering momentum on this iconic project. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced section or project engineer with a utilities background to join the engineering team currently involved in enabling works in the Battersea area. To apply for this role you must have prior experience working within a UK utilities environment. You will be degree qualified and hold relevant tickets. Those with current gas, water, streetworks and confined space tickets are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate shall be rewarded with a competitive salary, full package and bonus scheme coupled with a rewarding career on London's most exciting infrastructure project. To apply for this role please follow the links to apply online or contact me directly for further information. Discretion is assured

DQ Associates are currently looking for a Health and Safety Advisor / Manager to join a major civil contractor in their Heathrow office. Our client is one of the Europe's leading civil contractors. With over 50 years history their portfolio contains several major infrastructure projects across the UK and mainland Europe. Due to a recent framework expansion an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety advisor to join their team in 2016/2017 and be part of the civil team permanently based at Heathrow Airport. Reporting directly to the regional Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of health and safety on this particular project. You will be expected to liaise with senior project managers and ultimately influence the safety culture on site. To apply for this role you will need to be tertiary qualified and / or hold relevant project experience. You will have worked with a major civil contractor in a similar role on either highways, rail or airport projects. An excellent salary plus package and a clear career progression path will be given to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role and for a confidential chat please don't hesitate to contact me on the below details. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

DQ Recruitment are currently looking for a Civil Site Agent to join a National Civil Contractor in their southern office, servicing Southampton Airport Parkway. With over 40 years history their portfolio contains some of the most prestigious civil and infrastructure builds in the country, and as such has led to them being one of the country’s top contractors. Due to recent framework wins, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced site agent to join their team. Reporting to the project manager you will be responsible for the timely delivery of several civil projects on one of the UK's landmark airports. You will be expected to manage and liaise with all foremen, sub contractors and engineers associated with the various civil projects, including: civil maintenance, concrete, drainage, earthworks, roads, runways, taxiways and pavements up to the value of 10M. To apply for this role you must have relevant civil engineering experience. You will have worked for a major civil contractor and have civil site management experience. It is also essential that you have a strong understanding of site management, workplace health and safety and possess the relevant IT skills. Prior experience on airports is desired but not essential. This is a permanent position and an excellent remuneration package and clear career path will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role or to have a confidential chat about the current job market and other potential roles, please don’t hesitate to contact me on the following details. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

DQ Associates are currently looking for a Civil Engineer to join a National Civil Contractor in their London office in the piling department. With over 60 years history their portfolio contains some of the most prestigious civil and infrastructure builds in the country, and as such has led to them being one of the country’s top contractors. Due to recent framework wins, an opportunity has arisen for a design engineer to join their team. Reporting to the technical director you will be ultimately be responsible for the design and planning of projects. It is essential that you have a solid understanding of modern piling techniques and also have sufficient geotechnical knowledge. To apply for this role you must have relevant civil engineering / piling experience. You will have worked for a major civil or piling contractor and have civil / piling design engineering experience. This is a permanent position and an excellent remuneration package and clear career path will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role or to have a confidential chat about the current job market and other potential roles, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

DQ Associates are working closely with a National Main Contractor who has in turn been awarded a major civil build on Heathrow Airport. They are currently looking for a senior civil site engineer to join their award winning team in London and start work on a major Airport build. Senior Site Engineers need to have a minimum of 5 years experience on major civil or build projects in the UK. Daily responsibilities will include overseeing site based activities, interpret plans and drawings, setting out and to always maintain a strong focus on health and safety. This is a permanent position and a competitive salary + full package will be awarded to the successful candidate. To apply for this role and to find out about other roles in this area please apply online or contact me on the below details. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

DQ Construction, are currently recruiting for an experienced civil sub agent to join a national highways civil contractor on a permanent basis. Due to recent tenders wins an opportunity has arisen within this well known contractor for civil sub agent to join their award winning team in the Kent region. Reporting to the Regional Contract Manager, this candidate will be responsible for all aspects of highway civil works, street lighting and associated civil operations. Day to day duties will include excavation, cable laying and as well as management of all sub contractors associated with the project. You will be expected to deliver weekly progress reports on the project. Candidates will be civil biased and will have held a similar role with a civil or highways contractor. To apply for this role you MUST be tertiary qualified with a minimum of ONC / HNC in constriction or civil engineering OR an NVQ equivalent. A competitive annual salary plus full package and a clear career path will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role or for a confidential chat about this and other roles in the South / South East please feel free to contact me. Miles Thompson DQ Construction

DQ Associates are currently looking for a Site Engineer to join a medium sized Civil Contractor in their Essex office in the piling department. Due to recent framework wins, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced site engineer to join their team. Reporting to the site manager you will be responsible interpreting plans and drawings, setting out and liaising with key personal onsite. To apply for this role you must have relevant civil engineering / piling experience. You will have worked for a major civil or piling contractor and have civil / piling site engineering experience. It is also essential that you have a strong understanding of site management, workplace health and safety and possess the relevant IT skills. This is a contract position and an excellent competitive daily rate will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role or to have a confidential chat about the current job market and other potential roles, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Senior Estimator – Working on projects up to £500 million Civils / Infrastructure / Highways / Rail / Power Location: London Salary: £64,000 – £84,000 + benefit package About the client: Day in, day out, the client’s teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on. About the Senior Estimator Role: The successful Senior Estimator will be responsible for overseeing and/or interrogate design options and ‘value’ solutions, and if appropriate, identify the attractiveness of a project based on sound estimating principles. Other duties include; ►Full tender process administration ►Provision of BQ for specification and drawing projects ►Tender Risk & Opportunities – Practical, Commercial & Contractual ►Understanding of various forms of Procurement Process ►Accurate Cost Plans production ►Value engineering ►Producing Contractors Proposals and Submission Documentation ►Attendance at Mid Bid & Post Tender Interviews ►Co-ordinating Design Consultants ►Investigation of various FOC ► Liaising with Specialist Sub-Contractors Essential requirements of the successful Senior Estimator; ►Experience of working as a Senior Estimator within a main contractor ►Excellent communication skills ►Experience on projects ranging from £25million to £500 million ►Excellent management and client relationship skills ►Excellent numerical and report writing skills ►Ability to drive business forward. Build network and new clients To apply for this role or to find out more information about other roles within the civils industry within London and surrounding areas please contact Faisal Ahmed or Stephanie Thomson at DQ Construction or respond to this advert with an up to date CV and we shall contact you accordingly

DQ Recruitment are currently looking for a Civil Site Agent to join a National Civil Contractor in their London office, servicing Gatwick Airport. With over 40 years history their portfolio contains some of the most prestigious civil and infrastructure builds in the country, and as such has led to them being one of the country?s top contractors. Due to recent framework wins, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced site agent to join their team. Reporting to the project manager you will be responsible for the timely delivery of several civil projects on one of the UK's landmark airports. You will be expected to manage and liaise with all foremen, sub contractors and engineers associated with the various civil projects, including: civil maintenance, concrete, drainage, earthworks, roads, runways, taxiways and pavements up to the value of 10M. To apply for this role you must have relevant civil engineering experience. You will have worked for a major civil contractor and have civil site management experience. It is also essential that you have a strong understanding of site management, workplace health and safety and possess the relevant IT skills. Prior experience on airports is desired but not essential. This is a permanent position and an excellent remuneration package and clear career path will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role or to have a confidential chat about the current job market and other potential roles, please don?t hesitate to contact me on the following details. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

DQ Associates are currently looking for a Civil Design Engineer to join a medium sized Civil Piling Contractor in their Surrey office. With over 30 years history this company's name has developed a reputation for quality and has in turn led to several high profile projects with many top main contractors and developers. Due to recent framework wins, an opportunity has arisen for a design engineer to join their team. Reporting to the technical director you will be ultimately be responsible for the design and planning of projects. It is essential that you have a solid understanding of modern piling techniques and also have sufficient geotechnical knowledge. To apply for this role you must have relevant civil engineering / piling experience. You will have worked for a major civil or piling contractor and have civil / piling design engineering experience. This is a permanent position and an excellent remuneration package and clear career path will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this role or to have a confidential chat about the current job market and other potential roles, please don?t hesitate to contact me. Miles Thompson (Apply online only)

Manging Quantity Surveyor – Tier One Main Contractor DQ Construction are currently seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading global tier one main contractor. The value of the projects ranges from £500,000 to £300,000. As a Managing Quantity Surveyor you will be reporting directly to the senior commercial manager and leading the commercial team of ten quantity surveyors and leading schemes/projects being the liaison between clients and sub-contractors. Other key duties include: • Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and any other reports which may be required. • Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract. • Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation • Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis. • Preparation and management of subcontract and material Procurement Schedules • Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. • Production and rigorous management of Early Warning Notices and associated registers. • Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc. The ideal candidate will come from a tier one main contractor background within the UK specialising in Civils/Heavy civils/Tunnelling/Rail/Power. You will also be degree qualified (RICS accredited degree), be MRICS or nearing completion of your APC in order to achieve MRICS status. The basic salary will be up to £70,000 + Car + Package for the right candidate. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Stephanie at DQ Constrcutiom for a confidential discussion on your career

The client is a well-established tier one main contractor based in London with a large presence in the civils industry. They have over £100 million pounds’ worth of work across Rail / Highways / Utilities and are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to head up the Rail Division from their London offices. The right candidate will be managing, leading and developing a team of Commercial and Accounting Staff to fulfil their potential and standards required and preparing a range of documents such as cash flow reports, KPIs and forecasts as well as producing monthly financial reports to the Leadership structure. Other duties will include: •Conducting other tasks such as managing / pricing variations, tender analysis / negotiation and letting of contract works •Delivered savings to the project through identification and challenge of the design •Reporting directly to the Commercial Director with responsibility for overseeing the projects •Managing and developing Commercial Staff for each project as well as ensuring project is successfully delivered within set timescales and budget •Preparing a range of documents such as cash flow reports and forecasts as well as delivering and producing monthly financial reports to the Directors •Preparing tender enquiries and tender lists together with scopes of work for the procurement of the subcontract packages •Liaising extensively with the client and making applications for payment and managing / pricing variations •Managing major sub-contractors ensuring satisfaction of all specifications, deadlines and successful account negotiations. Requirements: •Degree in Quantity Surveying (or other commercially related discipline) •Experience delivering mixed use schemes in excess of £40m+ •Minimum 10 years’ experience with top 10 contractor - preferable •Good knowledge of forms of contract •Experience in commercial management of sub-contractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, accrual calculations and value allocation •Able to manage and effectively monitor sub-contractors •Have excellent communication – both oral and written, numeric and computer skills •Good problem solving skills •Ability to work as part of a team and to work to own initiative •Ability to build strong relationships with all management levels •Strong management style •Highly ambitious and compelled •RICS / CIOB qualification. •Able to quickly build strong working relationships with people at all levels This great opportunity has a lucrative salary of upto £85,000 + Car + Package. To apply for this role or to find out more information about other roles within the civil's industry within London and surrounding areas please contact Faisal Ahmed or Stephanie Thomson at DQ Construction or respond to this advert with an up to date CV and we shall contact you accordingly