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Project Manager Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is achieving great success? My client is working closely with long established clients to deliver a range of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. These works are key to ensuring sustainable, high-quality services for communities across the region. Role Overview We are seeking a Project Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated multidisciplinary projects. You will lead projects from conception through to completion, ensuring safe and efficient execution within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness, alongside the ability to manage internal teams, external consultants, and key customer relationships. You will be expected to deliver projects in line with core company values, driving service excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee delivery of projects across design, engineering, construction, handover, and commercial phases Ensure projects meet scope, programme, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction requirements Implement risk and value engineering processes, identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities Lead, motivate, and support internal staff, consultants, and contractors Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Provide project planning advice, recommendations, and progress updates to customers and stakeholders Review and challenge budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure deliverable approaches Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, regularly reviewing performance Implement management systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements Drive continuous improvement, service excellence, and best practice across projects Manage project costs, ensuring accurate expenditure tracking and resource allocation Review and approve management plans, health and safety plans, and work package plans Support senior management with business planning, performance reviews, and bid development Promote collaborative supplier relationships, monitoring and improving performance Ensure all M&E services and installations are designed, built, and certified to required standards Mentor and motivate project staff, ensuring performance issues are addressed and development supported Skills, Experience and Qualifications You will be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering Water Treatment projects. You will bring: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams to achieve high standards Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality Sound knowledge of the Water industry, particularly M&E disciplines Strong commercial awareness and ability to work with senior stakeholders to set and achieve targets Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Project) Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement What's in it for you? Below is a selection of benefits that are available: - Working with a very successful and highly experienced team - Family friendly policies and work/life approach - Excellent day rate / CIS / Outside IR35 - Strong potential of continuation onto other regional projects All applicants must be able to provide two references.

Groundworks Project Manager Either day rate or salaried, working directly for client If you are an experienced Groundworks Project Manager looking to join a well-established civil engineering contractor, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects across Yorkshire. It's not a multi-site role, you will be stationed at an individual project, until completion. This Groundworks Project Manager position offers long-term security, a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to work with an experienced management team. As a Groundworks Project Manager you will oversee projects from pre-start through to final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in commercial groundworks & civils who enjoys the support of a professional and well-drilled organisation. About the Company This privately owned contractor has been delivering groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects for more than 60 years. Working predominantly with major Tier 1 contractors, the business has established an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently and on programme. Its continued success is built on long-term client relationships, experienced people and a commitment to maintaining high standards across every project. About the Role You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of commercial groundworks and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently and to the required programme, quality and commercial objectives. Key responsibilities include: Managing groundworks projects from pre-start through to completion Supporting and overseeing Site Managers across live developments Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget Coordinating labour, plant, subcontractors and material resources Monitoring programme performance and resolving issues before they affect delivery Working closely with Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors and clients Maintaining strong relationships with site teams, clients and stakeholders To be successful, you should have: Previous experience as a Project Manager within groundworks or civil engineering Strong background delivering commercial groundwork projects Excellent knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, sewers and external works Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills SMSTS CSCS Managers Card First Aid at Work Full UK Driving Licence Additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Coordinator, IOSH, NEBOSH or NRSWA would be advantageous but are not essential. Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation, a secure order book and long-standing relationships with major tier 1 contractors. Offering a competitive salary, company van, fuel card and genuine long-term career prospects, this role provides the opportunity to lead high-quality groundworks projects within a business that values professionalism, teamwork and quality delivery.

Are you a Site Engineer that wants to get into Planning? This might be just the opportunity for you About The Role Our client is looking to strengthen the Planning team with a Junior Planner for their ever increasing workload, driven by increased orders from Severn Trent and Thames Water. Working alongside a very experienced team, full training and support will be given to develop and hone your skills into a fully fledged Planner. What will you be doing as a Junior Planner? You ll (eventually) take ownership of the project plan, assist the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. You ll be viewed as an approachable Planning advocate who is keen to work with the team and drive performance forward. Key responsibilities: Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the Delivery Team in accordance with requirements, ensuring methodology is consistently followed Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as required Pro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes Develop 4D animations of the project plan to aid digital rehearsal of the project construction. Design and implement effective and value- added communication plans ensuring relevant teams and individuals are clear and buy into the strategy and approach Appreciate and uphold the Health & Safety standards in all planning processes with the mantra of Nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely at the heart of all activities About You Skills/Experience To be considered for this role, you ll have demonstrable experience of working on relevant projects within the Civil engineering sector, preferably in the Water Industry. To succeed in this role, you ll require P6 experience. With experience of collaborative planning processes, you ll have the ability to interrogate / take information from drawings to implement efficient planning service to the business. Your ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences whilst working in a pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial. Able to adapt as required to meet project objectives, you ll be innovative and supportive to other member of the teams to enhance the reputation of the Planning team amongst the business. Our ideal candidate will be someone that has experience as a Site Engineer but sees their long term future as a Planner. All the training, support and development will be provided by an expert team.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in managing the commercial aspects of construction projects. You'll be responsible for maximising project profitability whilst building strong relationships with clients, contractors and your team. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, working on exciting regional projects where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape successful outcomes. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, on time, and to the required quality. Your day to day will include: Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through effective contract placement and control Appointing subcontractors and placing orders for materials and plant within delegated authorities Measuring and valuing work to support customer invoicing and supplier payments, whilst positively managing project cash flows Leading and motivating the project's commercial function, fostering collaborative relationships across all sectors Assessing, controlling and mitigating commercial and contractual risks whilst providing accurate reports and forecasts What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have clear communication skills and experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients and the wider supply chain You hold relevant qualifications - a Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying You have experience in a similar role and demonstrate strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines You're confident using IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke systems All applicants MUST have worked on Construction Building projects previously and be able to provide 2 recent references.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Manager to join a growing construction business, working on a 17m development comprising three industrial units in High Wycombe. The business specialises in delivering industrial, commercial and leisure developments, with projects ranging in value up to 50m. They are continuing to grow and are looking for someone who wants to develop their career alongside the business. Initially, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, working closely with the Project Manager and gaining a strong understanding of the company's systems, processes and way of working. The long-term opportunity is where this role really stands out. The intention is for the successful candidate to learn the ropes, develop within the business and progress into a Project Manager position, where you will ultimately take ownership of and lead your own scheme. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who is ambitious, wants to progress and is looking for a company that will invest in their development and reward performance. The business is also introducing a three-day weekend from October this year, including site-based teams, offering a level of work-life balance that is extremely unusual within the construction industry. The opportunity: Senior Site Manager on a 17m industrial development Three industrial units in High Wycombe Permanent position Opportunity to learn the company's systems and way of working Clear pathway to progress into a Project Manager role Future opportunity to lead and deliver your own schemes Growing specialist construction business Projects ranging up to 50m Three-day weekend being introduced from October, including site teams Genuine focus on progression and rewarding performance This would suit an experienced Senior Site Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and wants to work for a business where there is a genuine opportunity to progress into Project Management and beyond.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Bid Administrator to join a growing and ambitious construction business based in Aylesford. The company specialises in the delivery of industrial, commercial and leisure projects, working with well-known clients across the sector on projects ranging in value up to 50m. Their portfolio includes commercial leisure facilities for major operators such as David Lloyd Clubs, alongside large-scale industrial developments. This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to join a business where hard work and progression are genuinely recognised and rewarded. The company is continuing to grow and offers a clear opportunity to develop your career within its preconstruction and estimating teams. A major benefit being introduced is a 3 day weekend, something rarely, if ever, offered within the construction industry. The Role Working closely with the Preconstruction and Estimating teams, you will provide essential administrative support throughout the tender and bid process, helping to ensure submissions are well organised, accurate and delivered on time. Your responsibilities will include: Managing diaries, meetings, tender reviews and key submission deadlines Receiving, organising and maintaining tender documentation Managing document control and version control through SharePoint Liaising with internal teams regarding tender information and key dates Logging and managing subcontractor and supplier quotations Supporting the preparation of tender submissions, presentations, questionnaires and project information Uploading and downloading information via client and tender portals Assisting with pre-qualification and bid documentation Maintaining accurate project records and construction photography Providing general administrative support to the Preconstruction and Estimating teams About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous administration experience Excellent organisational and time-management skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good written and verbal communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience using SharePoint would be advantageous Previous experience within construction, engineering or a professional services environment would be beneficial Experience with document control or tender processes would be advantageous A proactive, positive and can-do attitude The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure A full UK driving licence What's on Offer? Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious construction business Genuine opportunities for career progression and development Work on projects up to 50m Exposure to major industrial, commercial and leisure projects Supportive and collaborative working environment 3 day weekend being introduced Opportunity to build a long-term career within the preconstruction function If you're an organised administrator looking for your next opportunity and want to join a business where progression, development and work-life balance are being taken seriously, this could be an excellent next step.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Estimator to join a growing and ambitious construction business based from their head office in Aylesford. The company specialises in the delivery of industrial, commercial and leisure projects , working with established clients across the UK on projects ranging from smaller schemes through to major developments valued at up to 50m . Their specialist market knowledge and reputation for quality have helped them build a strong and growing order book. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their estimating and pre-construction career, with progression and responsibility actively rewarded as the business continues to grow. The Role Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and wider estimating team, you will support the preparation and delivery of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of tenders, budgets and cost plans Reviewing tender documents, drawings and project requirements Carrying out manual and digital take-offs Preparing Bills of Quantities Preparing and issuing subcontractor enquiries Obtaining, reviewing and comparing subcontractor quotations Inputting and analysing project costs Supporting the preparation of tender submissions Assisting with the handover of successful tenders to the project team Maintaining the subcontractor database Attending site visits where required Supporting general pre-construction administration and document control About You The ideal candidate will have some previous experience within estimating, quantity surveying, pre-construction or a construction related commercial environment and be keen to develop their career further. You'll need: Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook The ability to read and understand drawings and written information Good communication and organisational skills Strong attention to detail The ability to work to deadlines and manage your workload effectively A proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach The ability to work independently as well as part of a team A full UK driving licence Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing construction business where hard work, development and progression are genuinely recognised and rewarded. The business is also introducing a 3 day weekend , giving employees an additional day away from work an initiative that is highly unusual within the construction industry. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your estimating career, work on interesting projects and progress within a growing specialist contractor, this could be an excellent opportunity. Please get in touch.