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Currently working with a national house builder who deliver affordable, public and private housing and are looking to recruit a Site Manager in line with expansion for a New Site in County Durham Duties: Reporting to the Contracts Manager the successful applicant will manage the development of the site through to completion, ensuring that Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved in accordance with the build programme. Responsibilities • Co-ordinate trades, direct labour and materials to meet the production programme • Ensure that all units are produced to a consistently high standard of quality • Monitor Quality Control procedures and Customer Service procedures • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and other relevant legislation • Attend inspections by the Building Inspector • Work with the Sales team The Candidate • Extensive experience of working within New Build Housing (both public and private) • Assertive to ensure delivery of targets by on-site team and trades/labour. • Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs, demonstrates strong problem-solving ability. • SMSTS, CSCS, 1st Aid • In depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements • History of Managing large Housing developments (100nr units +) • Good reputation with NHBC With continued plans for expansion, opportunities for progression are available for ambitious and committed managers Benefits Competitive salary based on experience, Company Pension Scheme, Company Car or Car Allowance Please apply direct or contact Ben on (Apply online only) for a confidential discussion

Experienced Quantity Surveyor required by leading speculative housebuilder to manage the commercial delivery of up to 4 developments across the North East Duties: Our client is leading housing developer with offices and sites nationwide. They are currently experiencing a vast increase in workload, and are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity to join their office in the North East. The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of developments from site commencement to completion and will manage and report on all financial and contractual aspects. You may also be required to provide information for land purchase exercises. Key Activities: • Calculate all the prime costs (house pricing, labour costs, site work operations and remediation work) on developments, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the land purchase exercise. • Procurement of subcontractors in line with the schedule including issuing tender enquiries, detailed analysis of subcontractor quotations • Provide a detailed cost budget and share with Site Manager at the appropriate time. • Site visits to meet regularly with Site Managers as required and monthly with groundworks contractors. • Complete the apportionment of total prime costs to individual plots and produce a profit analysis for the Director. • Use of COINS software to raise subcontract orders, produce subcontractor payments, download monthly cost reports and prepare PFA’s • Monitor and explain subcontractor cost movements. • Undertake valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis and split the cost of profit completions and potential future profit to estimate a value for work in progress. • Report on savings and excesses against budget costs to the Director. • Forecast final accounts. The candidate: • You will have previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a House Builder • Finance / Commercial awareness & related management systems and controls • A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying • Awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc. On offer for the successful candidate is an attractive remuneration package including salary, car allowance or fully expensed company car, bonus, health care etc. Please contact Ben on (Apply online only) for a confidential discussion

Currently working with a national house builder who deliver affordable, public and private housing and are looking to recruit a Site Manager in line with expansion for Sites in Durham and Teesside Duties: Reporting to the Contracts Manager the successful applicant will manage the development of the site through to completion, ensuring that Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved in accordance with the build programme. Responsibilities • Co-ordinate trades, direct labour and materials to meet the production programme • Ensure that all units are produced to a consistently high standard of quality • Monitor Quality Control procedures and Customer Service procedures • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and other relevant legislation • Attend inspections by the Building Inspector • Work with the Sales team The Candidate • Extensive experience of working within New Build Housing (both public and private) • Assertive to ensure delivery of targets by on-site team and trades/labour. • Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs, demonstrates strong problem-solving ability. • SMSTS, CSCS, 1st Aid • In depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements • Experience of dealing with all issues relating to Customer Care. With continued plans for expansion, opportunities for progression are available for ambitious and committed managers Benefits Competitive salary based on experience, Company Pension Scheme, Company Car or Car Allowance Please apply direct or contact Ben on (Apply online only) for a confidential discussion

Site Manager required by National Contractor to deliver multi million pound projects across North East England Duties Playing a key part in the success of a building project you will manage all process on the construction site. • Making sure that the project is delivered safely through effective planning, production of method statements and risk assessment. • Being the ‘face’ of the main contractor - the main point of contact for all people involved in a project, for example, the client, sub-contractors and the public. • Before construction starts, preparing the site and meeting other professionals such as such as architects, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers. • Using construction management software packages to plan how the work will be undertaken. • Planning ahead to avoid problems with the delivery and storage of equipment and materials, access requirements and what design information may be needed. • Managing the completion of the building and the handover to the client. The Candidate Potential Site Manager for our client must be good forward planners and problem solvers. You will have good people skills, the ability present their ideas effectively and to be able to evaluate the ideas of others whilst in meetings. You will need an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of a construction project. Key Skills and Qualifications: • A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Construction Management (including an industrial placement). • A minimum of three years' experience of managing elements of construction projects. • Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence • Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel • Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally Benefits For the successful candidate there is an attractive remuneration package on offer including salary, company car, pension, health care and other benefits. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please click ‘apply’ or contact Ben Brass on (Apply online only) for a Confidential Discussion

Quantity Surveyor required by National Construction and Housebuilding Company working on housing and extra care developments. Duties: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful applicant will take responsibility of allocated contract/s in accordance with the systems and procedures of the Business Unit, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. • Managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. • Minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. • Assist in supporting construction management to achieve this goal at all levels on all projects. • Effective operation of Main Contract, including notices etc. • Valuations and cash management. • Final Accounts and variations • Subcontract Procurement. • Subcontract account management, including payments and final accounts • Assist members of team with any contractual disputes which arise. • Preparation of monthly cost / value reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members • Production of commercial reports together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members The Candidate: • We are keen to speak to people with experience of working as the lead surveyor on similar size developments, experience of JCT, PPC and NEC are essential. • A degree in Quantity Surveying will be preferred, ideally the candidate will also be part of a relevant professional body. • Candidates may currently be working in a similar role with a developer or contractor and will be required to demonstrate New build construction experience Although the position is suitable for an experienced QS it could also be a great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant QS who has the desire to rapidly progress their career, whilst being supported by a development programme that will offer relevant, hands-on experience from highly qualified professionals and specific, work-related training courses to enhance their day to day skills. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work with a leading construction company as it expands offering further opportunities for career progression. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please click ‘apply’ or contact Ben Brass on (Apply online only) for a Confidential Discussion

Assistant QS Required by National Contractor due to continued growth and an increase in workload. Duties: The successful candidate will support the QS / Senior QS with commercial administration and management of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase • Assisting with the preparation and administration of monthly applications and valuations • Procuring and valuing sub-contractors accounts in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors • Ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored • Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities • Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phase • Assisting the development and training of trainee surveyors The Candidate Ideally candidates will have post-graduate Quantity Surveying Experience but there is also the possibility to attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) • Excellent verbal communication skills • Good level of numeracy • IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Word etc. • Excellent organisational skills. Benefits On offer is a very attractive remuneration package including salary, car or car allowance, bonus and pension. The company also are keen to attract and retain the best possible candidate and do this by offering ongoing training, support and opportunities for career progression. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please click ‘apply’ or contact Ben Brass on (Apply online only) for a Confidential Discussion

The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Agent to a National, Award Winning Civil Engineering Organisation with main offices located across the UK. You will be site based working on infrastructure schemes in the North East. The Role: This is a permanent, full time role. The successful Site Agent will have previous experience of working on civil engineering projects in excess of £3million in value, preferably with exposure to Water industry projects. Responsibilities: ·Management and Supervision of Site Engineers and Foreman and subordinates on site ·Maintain good working relationship with employers key staff ·Ensure that specification, drawings, contract and sub-contract documents contain sufficient, accurate information of construction of the works to proceed in accordance with the programme and sequence of operations ·Chairing meetings and liaising with the client ·Managing all on Site Health and Safety ·Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence ·Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided ·Confirm in writing and verbal instructions from employer's staff and maintain a comprehensive record of resources employed ·Check works are completed as required by the specification in terms of dimension and quality ·Ensure that company policies for temporary works and safety are complied with and are applied within the section and that works are structurally safe ·Prepare programmes as required in conjunction with the Foremen ·Check weekly that resources are available to meet the programme, in liaison with the Project Manager ·Measure and record weekly the permanent work completed for valuation purposes ·Ensure that additional works and/or variations are notified for inclusion in the monthly valuations and provide comprehensive records ·Measure the work of sub-contractors weekly, control, measure and record work extra to the sub-contracts ·Manging scheme budget and cost control ·Supervise or execute the routine control of materials, both in quality and quantity ·Supervise or execute the cost system processes relating to input of resources ·Keep a full and accurate daily site diary ·Ensure that proper records are kept and carefully filed The Individual / Knowledge and Skills required: As a Site Agent you will have extensive experience in working on civil engineering projects in a similar role, specifically on delivering waste or clean water treatment projects. ·Ideally HNC/HND/Degree in a civil engineering discipline ·CITB – 5 Day SMSTS Certificate ·CSCS Supervisors/Managers Card ·First Aid at Work, would be preferred but not essential ·Must be a team player but also able to work on own initiative ·Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation The Package: ·Permanent, full time £40-£47k, depending on experience ·Company Car / or car allowance ·Flexible annual leave scheme ·Defined contributions pension scheme ·Private Healthcare ·Annual Bonus

Our client are a leading International Construction and Civil Engineering Contractor with a major presence in the Water sector. With a proven track record delivery both clean and waste water projects throughout the UK they are looking to expand their North East operations. What you will be doing in the role? With an increased number of project work tied in with the Amp 6 framework they are looking to recruit a talented, motivated and ambitious Electrical Project Engineer to join their expanding team. What you will need to demonstrate? As an Electrical Project Engineer you will provide support and guidance on a broad range of water orientated projects. This will be through pre-contract, construction and operational phases. Ideally coming from a water background, you will be able to demonstrate a good all round mechanical & electrical basis. As an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking for development, you will have a minimum of BTEC HNC or BEng in electrical engineering or equivalent and hold a CSCS. Ideally you will have a broad range of Water related experience, including Wastewater & Sludge Treatment, Sewerage and Flood Alleviation. You will have been responsible for the inspection, testing and fault finding. What's in it for you: This is an excellent opportunity to join a Main Contractor who can demonstrate a long and established reputation operating on Water related projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sub Agent to a join a major Infrastructure JV. This is a freelance role and applicants will have previous experience of working on RC structures and/or Roads and Earthworks contracts in excess of £5million. Responsibilities: - Management and Supervision of Site Engineers and Foreman and subordinates on site. - Maintain good working relationship with employers key staff - Ensure that specification, drawings, contract and sub-contract documents contain sufficient, accurate information of construction of the works to proceed in accordance with the programme and sequence of operations - Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence - Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided - Confirm in writing and verbal instructions from employer's staff and maintain a comprehensive record of resources employed - Check works are completed as required by the specification in terms of dimension and quality - Ensure that company policies for temporary works and safety are complied with and are applied within the section and that works are structurally safe - Prepare programmes as required in conjunction with the Foremen - Check weekly that resources are available to meet the programme, in liaison with the Project Manager - Measure and record weekly the permanent work completed for valuation purposes - Ensure that additional works and/or variations are notified for inclusion in the monthly valuations and provide comprehensive records - Measure the work of sub-contractors weekly, control, measure and record work extra to the sub-contracts - Supervise or execute the routine control of materials, both in quality and quantity - Supervise or execute the cost system processes relating to input of resources - Keep a full and accurate daily site diary - Ensure that proper records are kept and carefully filed The Individual / Knowledge and Skills required: As a Sub Agent you will have extensive experience in working on civil engineering projects in a similar role. Qualifications: - Ideally HNC/HND/Degree in a civil engineering discipline - CITB ? 5 Day SMSTS Certificate - CSCS Supervisors/Managers Card - Must be a team player but also able to work on own initiative - Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation

The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Engineer or Section Engineer to join a Major infrastructure JV. The successful Site Engineer will have previous experience of working on major civil engineering projects in excess of £5million in value. Responsibilities: * Maintain good working relationship with employers key staff * Ensure that specification, drawings, contract and sub-contract documents contain sufficient, accurate information of construction of the works to proceed in accordance with the programme and sequence of operations * Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence * Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided The Individual / Knowledge and Skills required: As a Site Engineer you will have experience in working on civil engineering projects in a similar role, specifically RC Structures and/or Roads and Earthworks. Qualifications: - Ideally HNC/HND/Degree in a civil engineering discipline - CITB 5 Day SMSTS Certificate would be preferred. - CSCS Card - Must be a team player but also able to work on own initiative

My client is a major civil engineering JV contractor who are currently looking to recruit experienced freelance Section Engineers. Suitable candidates will have operated in a similar role engineering reinforced concrete structures and/or roads and earthworks on major infrastructures schemes. Keys Skills & Responsibilities: Driven, enthusiastic and goal orientated Team Player Qualified engineering background with excellent technical knowledge Ability to manage sub-contractors Manage and plan workload for a team of Site Engineers Liaise with design teams to overcome any technical issues Site Quality Assurance / Quality Compliance Minimum Qualifications: - Ideally HNC/HND/Degree in a civil engineering discipline - CITB 5 Day SMSTS Certificate would be preferred. - CSCS Card - Must be a team player but also able to work on own initiative

My client is a national construction contractor who are currently looking to recruit a freelance Assistant Site Engineer. Suitable candidates will have experience basic setting-out and machine control, along with associated paperwork tasks. This will be role working under the supervision of a Senior Engineer and would be an excellent opportunity for a Junior Engineer to gain valuable site experience. Keys Skills & Responsibilities: - Driven, enthusiastic and goal orientated - Team Player - Qualified Engineering Background and excellent technical knowledge (HNC or HND as a minimum Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum requirement of HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent - CSCS Card