Cobalt Recruitment

As Quality Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in maintaining quality standards across multiple live construction sites, ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. This opportunity sits within a leading UK residential developer and operator, specialising in Build to Rent housing and apartment-led communities. The business is focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable new homes designed for long-term living. Key responsibilities include: Inspecting construction works against stage drawings and specifications Measuring and quality checking building materials Identifying defects and working with contractors to resolve issues Monitoring site progress and reporting to internal teams and partners Keeping detailed site records including photographs, measurements, and reports Managing Defects Liability Period inspections and follow-ups Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health & safety, legal and ecological standards Supporting residents during the defects period in a positive and professional manner About You To be considered, you will ideally have: Strong knowledge of residential construction from start to finish Proven experience working on new build housing or apartment developments (essential) Experience in quality assurance, clerk of works, site inspection or similar Knowledge of fire stopping details and building compliance Excellent communication and report-writing skills A proactive and detail-focused approach Confidence liaising with contractors and multiple internal stakeholders Ability to manage a high volume of work across various projects Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regularly Package & Benefits Salary up to £65,000 Car allowance Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option 27 days holiday + birthday off Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice) Bike2Work Scheme Private healthcare Life insurance One paid professional accreditation

Cobalt Recruitment is partnering with a well-established property management business to appoint a Building Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of leave within the team. The role will take responsibility for a single, high-quality commercial office asset in a major regional city, managing day-to-day facilities operations and ensuring service delivery aligns with agreed standards. This position offers exposure to a professionally managed environment, close collaboration with surveyors, clients, and occupiers, and the opportunity to maintain continuity across compliance, customer service, and contractor performance during the contract period. Key responsibilities will include: Oversee the day-to-day facilities management of a single commercial building, ensuring all hard and soft services are delivered in line with SLAs and statutory requirements Implement and monitor planned preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring reactive works are managed effectively Manage contractor performance, including regular reviews, KPI monitoring, and formal meetings Prepare, monitor, and control the agreed service charge budget, including managing variations and additional works Coordinate statutory compliance, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date Carry out regular property inspections and produce detailed reports with follow-up actions Liaise closely with occupiers to maintain strong working relationships and a high standard of customer service Support emergency planning, business continuity, and health and safety procedures on site Utilise CAFM and compliance systems to log works, track actions, and report performance The successful candidate will have prior experience in a Building Manager or Facilities Manager role within a commercial office environment, with a solid understanding of statutory compliance, service charge management, and contractor oversight. An IOSH qualification is expected, with NEBOSH advantageous, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to manage a site autonomously within a structured management framework. This role may also suit an experienced Assistant Building Manager stepping into a fixed-term role with full site responsibility. If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the on-site management team of a prestigious commercial office building in East London, comprising approximately 300,000 sq ft and set to be home to a number of blue-chip occupiers. Working closely with the Senior Building Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operational management of the building, with a particular focus on customer experience, events, and soft services delivery. This is a highly visible, occupier-facing position within a flagship asset. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Operations Manager with the daily management and operation of the building Leading on events, activations, and occupier engagement initiatives , ensuring a strong sense of community within the asset Managing and monitoring soft services contracts , including cleaning, security, reception, and waste Ensuring a consistently high level of customer service across the building Acting as a key point of contact for occupiers, responding to queries and managing service requests Overseeing service partner performance and assisting with contract management Supporting health & safety, compliance, and operational reporting requirements Assisting with inspections, audits, and general building management duties Candidate Requirements: Experience within commercial property, facilities management, hospitality, or a customer-focused environment Strong background in customer service and/or events coordination Experience managing or overseeing soft services contracts Professional, proactive, and confident in a front-facing role Strong communication and organisational skills A desire to build a long-term career within commercial property This role offers the opportunity to work within a best-in-class commercial office environment , alongside an experienced on-site team, with genuine opportunities for development and progression. For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch directly.

Job Title -Senior Planner Projects - Civil Engineering & Groundwork's Salary - £80,000 / £100,000 (Depending on experience) Car Allowance, travel, pension bonus The Client We are working with a established UK civil engineering and groundworks contractor that delivers complex infrastructure, structural and urban development projects across multiple sectors. This business is known for its proactive approach, commitment to safety and quality, and strong track record in delivering challenging projects on time, safely and within budget. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead and manage the planning and programming function across key bids, pre-construction and construction phases. You will work closely with internal teams, the supply chain and key stakeholders to develop and maintain robust, logic-driven programmes that support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead planning activities on selected projects, producing professional and achievable programmes from tender through to construction. Collaborate in creating, reviewing and administering schedules and planning deliverables, including methodology, planning philosophy and reporting. Identify planning scope, major constraints, contractual requirements, and sequence logic in collaboration with delivery teams and supply chain. Establish and analyse critical path logic and communicate programme details with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout project stages. Apply resource planning and levelling techniques as necessary and present programme details at appropriate levels. Ensure compliance with contractual programme obligations, progressing updates as required with supporting narrative and analysis. Liaise with third parties critical to the planning process, ensuring their contributions and constraints are understood and reflected in the programme. Provide periodic progress updates, risk analysis, and scenario planning input to support proactive decision making. Additional Accountabilities at Contract Stage Implement and monitor overall planning strategy, sequence and activity timing aligned to contract requirements. Proactively identify and flag issues or delays impacting programme delivery to project leadership. Issue contract programmes and supporting reports to project leads for onward sharing with clients and stakeholders. Ensure all project planning and programme outputs necessary for effective delivery are completed. Deliver timely, accurate progress reports explaining work status, key risks and mitigation plans. Think commercially to focus on activities that deliver genuine value to the project. Experience & Knowledge Required Significant experience in planning civil engineering, infrastructure or groundworks projects, with a solid site background (site engineer/agent preferred). Strong understanding of planning, programming and progress monitoring methodologies. Experience in identifying and handling risks, opportunities and change impacts within programmes. Knowledge of contractual planning requirements and standards (e.g., NEC, JCT). Proven ability to engage effectively with multi-discipline teams and external stakeholders. Appreciation of construction methods, plant, labour and sequencing demands within complex delivery environments. Skills & Attributes Advanced proficiency in planning software, ideally Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject . Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce reports and present programmes clearly. Meticulous, organised and proactive with a strong work ethic. Capable of working independently and using initiative to make informed planning decisions. Qualifications Recognised technical or construction industry qualification, with relevant planning or project controls certification an advantage. If you feel that this is the job for you, please apply with your latest CV.

Job Title -Senior Planner Projects - Civil Engineering & Groundwork's Salary - £80,000 / £100,000 (Depending on experience) Car Allowance, travel, pension bonus The Client We are working with a established UK civil engineering and groundworks contractor that delivers complex infrastructure, structural and urban development projects across multiple sectors. This business is known for its proactive approach, commitment to safety and quality, and strong track record in delivering challenging projects on time, safely and within budget. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead and manage the planning and programming function across key bids, pre-construction and construction phases. You will work closely with internal teams, the supply chain and key stakeholders to develop and maintain robust, logic-driven programmes that support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead planning activities on selected projects, producing professional and achievable programmes from tender through to construction. Collaborate in creating, reviewing and administering schedules and planning deliverables, including methodology, planning philosophy and reporting. Identify planning scope, major constraints, contractual requirements, and sequence logic in collaboration with delivery teams and supply chain. Establish and analyse critical path logic and communicate programme details with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout project stages. Apply resource planning and levelling techniques as necessary and present programme details at appropriate levels. Ensure compliance with contractual programme obligations, progressing updates as required with supporting narrative and analysis. Liaise with third parties critical to the planning process, ensuring their contributions and constraints are understood and reflected in the programme. Provide periodic progress updates, risk analysis, and scenario planning input to support proactive decision making. Additional Accountabilities at Contract Stage Implement and monitor overall planning strategy, sequence and activity timing aligned to contract requirements. Proactively identify and flag issues or delays impacting programme delivery to project leadership. Issue contract programmes and supporting reports to project leads for onward sharing with clients and stakeholders. Ensure all project planning and programme outputs necessary for effective delivery are completed. Deliver timely, accurate progress reports explaining work status, key risks and mitigation plans. Think commercially to focus on activities that deliver genuine value to the project. Experience & Knowledge Required Significant experience in planning civil engineering, infrastructure or groundworks projects, with a solid site background (site engineer/agent preferred). Strong understanding of planning, programming and progress monitoring methodologies. Experience in identifying and handling risks, opportunities and change impacts within programmes. Knowledge of contractual planning requirements and standards (e.g., NEC, JCT). Proven ability to engage effectively with multi-discipline teams and external stakeholders. Appreciation of construction methods, plant, labour and sequencing demands within complex delivery environments. Skills & Attributes Advanced proficiency in planning software, ideally Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject . Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce reports and present programmes clearly. Meticulous, organised and proactive with a strong work ethic. Capable of working independently and using initiative to make informed planning decisions. Qualifications Recognised technical or construction industry qualification, with relevant planning or project controls certification an advantage. If you feel that this is the job for you, please apply with your latest CV.