Freelance Planner Ipswich Site Based Ongoing Contract Outside IR35 About the Company Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and complex construction projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project requirements in Suffolk, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced freelance Planner. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a major project in Suffolk. This position requires someone from a strong civil engineering background, ideally with previous operational experience within engineering before moving into planning. You will take responsibility for the planning and programming function, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams to develop, maintain and monitor robust construction programmes. Experience across Civils, Infrastructure, RC works, drainage and groundworks is highly desirable, alongside a thorough understanding of how civils projects are actually delivered on site. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and programming function across the project Develop, maintain, review and update detailed construction programmes Establish and regularly review the critical path Produce realistic construction methodologies and sequences Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays at an early stage Provide regular programme updates and supporting information to the project team Identify programme constraints, risks and opportunities Review construction methods, resources, plant requirements and sequencing Carry out resource loading and levelling where required Work closely with engineering, operational and commercial teams Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders Produce planning reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders Support the team with change, delay and programme implications Ensure contract programme requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery Experience & Requirements Strong civil engineering background is essential Previous experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering Ideally an engineering background, with previous site experience such as Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent Strong understanding of RC works, drainage and groundworks Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme requirements Knowledge of delay, change, risk and opportunity from a planning perspective Experience working within demanding Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environments Relevant construction, civil engineering or technical qualification preferred Technical Skills Strong knowledge of construction planning and programming techniques P6 and/or Asta Powerproject experience Critical path analysis Progress monitoring and programme reporting Resource planning and levelling Ability to communicate detailed programme information clearly to both operational teams and clients We are happy to consider Senior and Junior profiles for this role! If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black
23/10/2026
Contract
Freelance Planner Ipswich Site Based Ongoing Contract Outside IR35 About the Company Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and complex construction projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project requirements in Suffolk, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced freelance Planner. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a major project in Suffolk. This position requires someone from a strong civil engineering background, ideally with previous operational experience within engineering before moving into planning. You will take responsibility for the planning and programming function, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams to develop, maintain and monitor robust construction programmes. Experience across Civils, Infrastructure, RC works, drainage and groundworks is highly desirable, alongside a thorough understanding of how civils projects are actually delivered on site. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and programming function across the project Develop, maintain, review and update detailed construction programmes Establish and regularly review the critical path Produce realistic construction methodologies and sequences Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays at an early stage Provide regular programme updates and supporting information to the project team Identify programme constraints, risks and opportunities Review construction methods, resources, plant requirements and sequencing Carry out resource loading and levelling where required Work closely with engineering, operational and commercial teams Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders Produce planning reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders Support the team with change, delay and programme implications Ensure contract programme requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery Experience & Requirements Strong civil engineering background is essential Previous experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering Ideally an engineering background, with previous site experience such as Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent Strong understanding of RC works, drainage and groundworks Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme requirements Knowledge of delay, change, risk and opportunity from a planning perspective Experience working within demanding Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environments Relevant construction, civil engineering or technical qualification preferred Technical Skills Strong knowledge of construction planning and programming techniques P6 and/or Asta Powerproject experience Critical path analysis Progress monitoring and programme reporting Resource planning and levelling Ability to communicate detailed programme information clearly to both operational teams and clients We are happy to consider Senior and Junior profiles for this role! If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Birmingham Site Based Outside IR35 Ongoing Contract About the Company Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure schemes. Due to ongoing project requirements, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a site-based assignment in Birmingham. The role will suit a commercially strong QS with a solid civil engineering background and extensive experience working with NEC contracts. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of works, working closely with the project and operational teams to maintain strong cost control and contractual performance. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of civil engineering works Administration of NEC contracts and contractual obligations Preparation, submission and agreement of compensation events Management of subcontract packages, applications and payments Cost forecasting and preparation of commercial reports Management of valuations, variations and change Monitoring project costs, risks and commercial opportunities Maintaining accurate commercial and contractual records Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and other project stakeholders Supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project Experience & Requirements Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering NEC contract experience is essential Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of civils projects Strong knowledge of compensation events, change management and cost control Experience managing subcontract packages Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent preferred Confident working within a site-based project environment Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Able to work independently and manage competing priorities If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black.
23/10/2026
Contract
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Birmingham Site Based Outside IR35 Ongoing Contract About the Company Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure schemes. Due to ongoing project requirements, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a site-based assignment in Birmingham. The role will suit a commercially strong QS with a solid civil engineering background and extensive experience working with NEC contracts. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of works, working closely with the project and operational teams to maintain strong cost control and contractual performance. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of civil engineering works Administration of NEC contracts and contractual obligations Preparation, submission and agreement of compensation events Management of subcontract packages, applications and payments Cost forecasting and preparation of commercial reports Management of valuations, variations and change Monitoring project costs, risks and commercial opportunities Maintaining accurate commercial and contractual records Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and other project stakeholders Supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project Experience & Requirements Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering NEC contract experience is essential Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of civils projects Strong knowledge of compensation events, change management and cost control Experience managing subcontract packages Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent preferred Confident working within a site-based project environment Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Able to work independently and manage competing priorities If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black.
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Kent Freelance Outside IR35 About the Company Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent. Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of highways and civil engineering works Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account Prepare and review valuations, variations and commercial documentation Manage change and compensation events Produce accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports Monitor costs, value and project performance Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Maintain accurate commercial records Work closely with operational and project teams Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders Experience & Requirements Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering Previous highways experience is highly desirable Good working knowledge of NEC contracts Strong subcontractor management experience Experience with cost forecasting, valuations and change management Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience Commercially astute with the ability to manage packages independently Strong communication and negotiation skills If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black
23/10/2026
Contract
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Kent Freelance Outside IR35 About the Company Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent. Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of highways and civil engineering works Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account Prepare and review valuations, variations and commercial documentation Manage change and compensation events Produce accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports Monitor costs, value and project performance Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Maintain accurate commercial records Work closely with operational and project teams Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders Experience & Requirements Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering Previous highways experience is highly desirable Good working knowledge of NEC contracts Strong subcontractor management experience Experience with cost forecasting, valuations and change management Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience Commercially astute with the ability to manage packages independently Strong communication and negotiation skills If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
21/10/2026
Full time
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
21/10/2026
Full time
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
21/10/2026
Full time
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
21/10/2026
Full time
Proposals Coordinator Birmingham, West Midlands Up to 50,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Proposals Coordinator to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with bid, preconstruction, commercial and operational teams across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating proposal activity, ensuring submissions are professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the preparation, development and submission of tender and proposal documents. Manage bid schedules, submission deadlines and document control throughout the tender process. Liaise with bid managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff to gather information for submissions. Produce and format professional tender documents, presentations and supporting materials. Ensure submissions comply with client instructions, evaluation criteria and formatting requirements. Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and company credentials. Support the development of compelling written content showcasing the company's experience and technical capabilities. Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and sign-off processes. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and the overall quality of submissions. About You Previous experience in a proposals, bids, tenders or document coordination role. Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. A proactive approach to working with stakeholders across different departments. The Company Our client is an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Birmingham-based team and contribute directly to the company's work-winning activities. Apply Now If you have experience coordinating bids, tenders or proposals and are looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we would welcome a conversation. Salary up to 50,000 per annum. Apply today to find out more.
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Freelance Inside IR35 3-month initial contract with possible extension North / West London projects About the Company Our client is an established contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Working within a structured commercial environment, the business is looking to strengthen its project team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor who can provide strong commercial leadership and rigorous cost and contract management. The Role Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will take a lead role in the commercial performance of civil engineering projects. You will support project delivery teams and senior management with accurate reporting, cost control, cash management and commercial analysis, while actively managing contractual risk and identifying opportunities to improve project performance. Key Responsibilities • Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit level, ensuring commercial processes and reporting deadlines are met. • Produce and update monthly CVRs, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow reporting, maintaining robust cost control throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare upstream applications for payment and manage applications through to final account settlement. • Manage main contract and subcontract agreements, with a particular focus on NEC and IChemE forms of contract. • Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation and post-contract management, including measurement, certificates, accruals and account control. • Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks while proactively pursuing commercial opportunities. • Work closely with project teams, clients, client representatives, subcontractors, the supply chain, finance and wider commercial teams. • Provide practical commercial advice to operational teams, share best practice and support junior commercial staff where required. Experience & Requirements • Previous Senior Quantity Surveying / commercial management experience within the construction or civil engineering sector. • Strong working knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE forms of contract, together with a sound understanding of Construction Law. • Proven experience of subcontract procurement and commercial management, including regular meetings, measurement and control cycles, certificates and accrual calculations. • Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting, cost analysis, CVRs and cash management. • Strong numeric, communication and computer literacy skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to work effectively to tight commercial deadlines. Desirable • RICS membership or progress towards membership of a relevant professional body. • HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying. • CSCS card. • Experience in estimating and/or working for a direct-delivery contractor. What Success Looks Like • Accurate CVRs, forecasts and commercial reporting. • Strong project margin and cash performance against forecast. • Effective subcontract procurement and account management. • Commercial opportunities identified and realised, with contractual risk actively controlled. If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black On the details below.
16/10/2026
Contract
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Freelance Inside IR35 3-month initial contract with possible extension North / West London projects About the Company Our client is an established contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Working within a structured commercial environment, the business is looking to strengthen its project team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor who can provide strong commercial leadership and rigorous cost and contract management. The Role Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will take a lead role in the commercial performance of civil engineering projects. You will support project delivery teams and senior management with accurate reporting, cost control, cash management and commercial analysis, while actively managing contractual risk and identifying opportunities to improve project performance. Key Responsibilities • Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit level, ensuring commercial processes and reporting deadlines are met. • Produce and update monthly CVRs, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow reporting, maintaining robust cost control throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare upstream applications for payment and manage applications through to final account settlement. • Manage main contract and subcontract agreements, with a particular focus on NEC and IChemE forms of contract. • Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation and post-contract management, including measurement, certificates, accruals and account control. • Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks while proactively pursuing commercial opportunities. • Work closely with project teams, clients, client representatives, subcontractors, the supply chain, finance and wider commercial teams. • Provide practical commercial advice to operational teams, share best practice and support junior commercial staff where required. Experience & Requirements • Previous Senior Quantity Surveying / commercial management experience within the construction or civil engineering sector. • Strong working knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE forms of contract, together with a sound understanding of Construction Law. • Proven experience of subcontract procurement and commercial management, including regular meetings, measurement and control cycles, certificates and accrual calculations. • Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting, cost analysis, CVRs and cash management. • Strong numeric, communication and computer literacy skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to work effectively to tight commercial deadlines. Desirable • RICS membership or progress towards membership of a relevant professional body. • HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying. • CSCS card. • Experience in estimating and/or working for a direct-delivery contractor. What Success Looks Like • Accurate CVRs, forecasts and commercial reporting. • Strong project margin and cash performance against forecast. • Effective subcontract procurement and account management. • Commercial opportunities identified and realised, with contractual risk actively controlled. If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black On the details below.
70 Million new school development as part of the DfE framework. Project will involve part demolition of the existing sections of the school building and the construction of a new sports hall and teaching block, internal/external alterations to the existing building along with associated landscaping, car parking areas. Reporting in to the Project Manager you will be responsible for the supervision, health & safety and control of associated subcontract packages from groundworks through to internals, you will also be responsible for attending subcontractor/client progress meetings, assisting with any changes in programme including site inductions etc. You will need to be full IT proficient as well as holding current CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates as a minimum requirement as they are mandatory requirements.
13/10/2026
Contract
70 Million new school development as part of the DfE framework. Project will involve part demolition of the existing sections of the school building and the construction of a new sports hall and teaching block, internal/external alterations to the existing building along with associated landscaping, car parking areas. Reporting in to the Project Manager you will be responsible for the supervision, health & safety and control of associated subcontract packages from groundworks through to internals, you will also be responsible for attending subcontractor/client progress meetings, assisting with any changes in programme including site inductions etc. You will need to be full IT proficient as well as holding current CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates as a minimum requirement as they are mandatory requirements.
Midlands based contractor that specialise within the social housing sector are looking for a Site Manager on a permanent basis to work on a re roofing contract with one of their key housing association clients. Reporting to the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing a roofing contract including pitched, tiled and flat, other aspects with the contract will also involve external scaffolding to the occupied properties. As well as the daily management and coordination of subcontractors you will also be responsible for liaison with the TLO in order to schedule programme of works taking place on properties, as this is with one specific housing association you must be prepared to work the greater Midlands region which covers across from Wolverhampton to Northampton. Salary will be upto 45k+van, fuel card, laptop and mobile phone, you also must be fully computer literate and hold a CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates Due to the nature of works experience working on occupied social housing contracts would be a distinct advantage
12/10/2026
Full time
Midlands based contractor that specialise within the social housing sector are looking for a Site Manager on a permanent basis to work on a re roofing contract with one of their key housing association clients. Reporting to the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing a roofing contract including pitched, tiled and flat, other aspects with the contract will also involve external scaffolding to the occupied properties. As well as the daily management and coordination of subcontractors you will also be responsible for liaison with the TLO in order to schedule programme of works taking place on properties, as this is with one specific housing association you must be prepared to work the greater Midlands region which covers across from Wolverhampton to Northampton. Salary will be upto 45k+van, fuel card, laptop and mobile phone, you also must be fully computer literate and hold a CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates Due to the nature of works experience working on occupied social housing contracts would be a distinct advantage
Freelance Finishing Manager required 6 month duration for a 40m BTR apartment scheme. Reporting to the site based Project Manager you will initially be responsible for overseeing all internal 1st fix, partitioning and M&E packages progressing through to 2nd/final fix and ensuring snag free to hand over to client. Prior/current experience managing internal/finishing packages on BTR/student accommodation schemes would be preferred but not essential but a proven track record managing internal/finishing packages will be essential CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates as a minimum will be a mandatory requirement as will experience working on BTR apartment/student accommodation high rise projects
08/10/2026
Contract
Freelance Finishing Manager required 6 month duration for a 40m BTR apartment scheme. Reporting to the site based Project Manager you will initially be responsible for overseeing all internal 1st fix, partitioning and M&E packages progressing through to 2nd/final fix and ensuring snag free to hand over to client. Prior/current experience managing internal/finishing packages on BTR/student accommodation schemes would be preferred but not essential but a proven track record managing internal/finishing packages will be essential CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates as a minimum will be a mandatory requirement as will experience working on BTR apartment/student accommodation high rise projects
Midlands based contractor are looking for a Contracts Manager that has experience working on small works contracts predominately on public sector contracts i.e. schools, hospitals etc. with values ranging from circa 100k- 2 Million to join an existing team managing schemes across the Midlands but maybe further afield so must be willing to travel. Reporting to the Head of Department you will be responsible for looking after multiple contracts which maybe at different stages from tender through to live, you along with the department head and commercial team will be responsible for taking each project from enquiry stage through the bid to managing it live and providing programme and support to site team for the delivery of scheme, aswell as attending any client meetings in order to ensure that all parties are happy and project is delivered on time, budget and to programme. Prior/current experience working for a Midlands based contractor on small works projects within the build, refurb, public sector market will be essential, as well as CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates will be a mandatory requirement.
07/10/2026
Full time
Midlands based contractor are looking for a Contracts Manager that has experience working on small works contracts predominately on public sector contracts i.e. schools, hospitals etc. with values ranging from circa 100k- 2 Million to join an existing team managing schemes across the Midlands but maybe further afield so must be willing to travel. Reporting to the Head of Department you will be responsible for looking after multiple contracts which maybe at different stages from tender through to live, you along with the department head and commercial team will be responsible for taking each project from enquiry stage through the bid to managing it live and providing programme and support to site team for the delivery of scheme, aswell as attending any client meetings in order to ensure that all parties are happy and project is delivered on time, budget and to programme. Prior/current experience working for a Midlands based contractor on small works projects within the build, refurb, public sector market will be essential, as well as CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates will be a mandatory requirement.
A leading 150m turnover civils contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of a number of major Environment Agency projects across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong heavy civils and flood defence background, who is comfortable managing projects from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to construction and completion. The Role As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex civils and environmental schemes, working closely with the client, designers, subcontractors and site teams. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing projects from ECI / pre-construction through to delivery and completion - Leading the planning, programming and delivery of heavy civils and flood defence works - Managing site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners - Ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme and within budget - Managing project costs, forecasting and commercial performance - Working closely with the Environment Agency and other key stakeholders - Overseeing design development, constructability and buildability during ECI - Managing temporary works, construction methodology and risk - Ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality requirements and environmental standards - Leading progress meetings and maintaining strong client relationships - Managing programme, risk, change and project reporting Experience Required The successful candidate will ideally have: - Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering - Strong Environment Agency / flood defence project experience - A background in heavy civils, including earthworks, concrete structures, drainage and associated infrastructure - Previous experience working through ECI / pre-construction stages - Experience managing projects for major public-sector or framework clients - Strong commercial, contractual and programme management skills - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities - Relevant industry qualifications, ideally including SMSTS, TWC, First Aid The Opportunity You will be joining an established 150m turnover civils contractor with a strong pipeline of Environment Agency and wider infrastructure projects. The role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging flood defence and heavy civils schemes, with the potential for further freelance opportunities following successful delivery.
01/10/2026
Contract
A leading 150m turnover civils contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of a number of major Environment Agency projects across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong heavy civils and flood defence background, who is comfortable managing projects from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to construction and completion. The Role As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex civils and environmental schemes, working closely with the client, designers, subcontractors and site teams. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing projects from ECI / pre-construction through to delivery and completion - Leading the planning, programming and delivery of heavy civils and flood defence works - Managing site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners - Ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme and within budget - Managing project costs, forecasting and commercial performance - Working closely with the Environment Agency and other key stakeholders - Overseeing design development, constructability and buildability during ECI - Managing temporary works, construction methodology and risk - Ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality requirements and environmental standards - Leading progress meetings and maintaining strong client relationships - Managing programme, risk, change and project reporting Experience Required The successful candidate will ideally have: - Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering - Strong Environment Agency / flood defence project experience - A background in heavy civils, including earthworks, concrete structures, drainage and associated infrastructure - Previous experience working through ECI / pre-construction stages - Experience managing projects for major public-sector or framework clients - Strong commercial, contractual and programme management skills - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities - Relevant industry qualifications, ideally including SMSTS, TWC, First Aid The Opportunity You will be joining an established 150m turnover civils contractor with a strong pipeline of Environment Agency and wider infrastructure projects. The role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging flood defence and heavy civils schemes, with the potential for further freelance opportunities following successful delivery.
