Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
Estimator - Specialist Roofing & Construction Location: Greater Manchester Salary: 30,000- 50,000 DOE Sector: Specialist Zinc & Copper Roofing / Construction I'm recruiting on behalf of a contractor in Greater Manchester, looking to appoint an Estimator as they enter an exciting period of growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a small, close-knit business where they can genuinely make an impact . My client specialises in zinc and copper roofing, with a strong focus on sustainable construction, and is currently seeing increased demand for its specialist services. Rather than joining a large company where you're just another number, you'll work closely with the Directors and have the opportunity to help shape the business as it grows. For the right person, there is significant scope to develop the position, take on greater responsibility and progress alongside the company, with the potential for bonus/profit-share opportunities longer term . The Role As Estimator, you'll take responsibility for preparing and submitting accurate, competitive quotations while working closely with the Directors on both existing opportunities and future business growth. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing accurate and competitive project estimates from drawings and client specifications Producing professional, well-structured quotations within required timescales Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information to establish costs Monitoring enquiries and identifying potential new projects Managing the enquiries inbox and following up opportunities with prospective clients Building and developing relationships with new and existing clients Monitoring live projects from a cost perspective Supporting the Directors with business development Helping develop the company's presence and brand, including its website and social media Taking ownership of the role and identifying ways to improve estimating and commercial processes About You Ideally, you'll have some previous estimating experience within construction, although my client is particularly interested in finding someone with the right attitude, initiative and ambition to grow with the business . You'll ideally have: Around 1+ year of estimating experience within construction The ability to read and interpret construction drawings Experience using CAD A relevant degree or construction qualification would be advantageous Strong communication and relationship-building skills A proactive and commercially minded approach Good organisation and attention to detail A reliable, hardworking and flexible attitude An interest in sustainability and specialist construction What's on Offer? 30,000- 50,000 salary depending on experience , alongside the opportunity to join a specialist business at an important stage of its growth. You'll receive 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with potential access to a company bonus scheme. More importantly, this is a role with genuine long-term potential . The company is family-run, ambitious and looking to grow, so someone joining now has the opportunity to grow with it rather than coming into an already rigid structure. For someone who proves themselves and contributes to that growth, there is scope for increased responsibility, career progression and potentially profit share further down the line . If you're an Estimator looking for somewhere you can have a real influence rather than simply producing quotes all day, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Estimator - Specialist Roofing & Construction Location: Greater Manchester Salary: 30,000- 50,000 DOE Sector: Specialist Zinc & Copper Roofing / Construction I'm recruiting on behalf of a contractor in Greater Manchester, looking to appoint an Estimator as they enter an exciting period of growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a small, close-knit business where they can genuinely make an impact . My client specialises in zinc and copper roofing, with a strong focus on sustainable construction, and is currently seeing increased demand for its specialist services. Rather than joining a large company where you're just another number, you'll work closely with the Directors and have the opportunity to help shape the business as it grows. For the right person, there is significant scope to develop the position, take on greater responsibility and progress alongside the company, with the potential for bonus/profit-share opportunities longer term . The Role As Estimator, you'll take responsibility for preparing and submitting accurate, competitive quotations while working closely with the Directors on both existing opportunities and future business growth. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing accurate and competitive project estimates from drawings and client specifications Producing professional, well-structured quotations within required timescales Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information to establish costs Monitoring enquiries and identifying potential new projects Managing the enquiries inbox and following up opportunities with prospective clients Building and developing relationships with new and existing clients Monitoring live projects from a cost perspective Supporting the Directors with business development Helping develop the company's presence and brand, including its website and social media Taking ownership of the role and identifying ways to improve estimating and commercial processes About You Ideally, you'll have some previous estimating experience within construction, although my client is particularly interested in finding someone with the right attitude, initiative and ambition to grow with the business . You'll ideally have: Around 1+ year of estimating experience within construction The ability to read and interpret construction drawings Experience using CAD A relevant degree or construction qualification would be advantageous Strong communication and relationship-building skills A proactive and commercially minded approach Good organisation and attention to detail A reliable, hardworking and flexible attitude An interest in sustainability and specialist construction What's on Offer? 30,000- 50,000 salary depending on experience , alongside the opportunity to join a specialist business at an important stage of its growth. You'll receive 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with potential access to a company bonus scheme. More importantly, this is a role with genuine long-term potential . The company is family-run, ambitious and looking to grow, so someone joining now has the opportunity to grow with it rather than coming into an already rigid structure. For someone who proves themselves and contributes to that growth, there is scope for increased responsibility, career progression and potentially profit share further down the line . If you're an Estimator looking for somewhere you can have a real influence rather than simply producing quotes all day, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
Harrow, Middlesex
Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager Location: Harrow Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per year Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager to join their ever-expanding team. Plenty of career progression! Responsibilities of the Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager: Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients and key stakeholders. Act as the primary contact for client enquiries, service reviews, complaints and escalations. Identify opportunities to improve client satisfaction, retention and business growth. Manage commercial enquiries from initial enquiry through to quotation and completion. Prepare accurate quotations, proposals and tender documentation. Maintain and develop a healthy sales pipeline, following up opportunities to maximise conversion. Identify opportunities for additional services, maintenance contracts and system upgrades. Coordinate reactive, planned and project work to meet client requirements and service levels. Allocate resources and liaise with engineers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery. Monitor work progress, resolve delays and ensure effective communication throughout. Manage commercial projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Coordinate project plans, documentation, variations and client handovers. Work closely with technical teams to deliver effective and compliant solutions. Translate technical information into clear client communications and proposals. Lead, support and develop B2B office staff, promoting high standards of customer service and performance. Allocate workloads, conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs. Support recruitment, onboarding and team development. Monitor commercial performance, profitability and work in progress. Ensure accurate records, approvals, purchase orders and invoicing documentation are maintained. Support forecasting, reporting and revenue planning. Produce and present performance reports, highlighting trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, reporting and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety, quality standards and client requirements. Support audits, risk management and information security requirements. Participate in the out-of-hours rota, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring effective handovers. Requirements of the Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager: Proven managerial, supervisory or team-lead experience in a commercial service delivery environment. Demonstrable experience working for, or closely with, a facilities-management company or facilities-services provider. Strong background in commercial account coordination, sales coordination, client support or business operations within the facilities-services industry. Evidence of seeing projects or complex works through from initial enquiry and scope to delivery, handover and commercial close-out. Practical understanding of HVAC services, building maintenance, facilities management, planned preventative maintenance and Building Management Systems (BMS). Strong negotiation, quotation follow-up and client-relationship skills, with the confidence to discuss value, timescales and commercial terms. Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple clients, operational escalations and strict deadlines without losing ownership of actions. Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of labour, material and subcontractor costs, margin, WIP and invoice readiness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional proposals, client updates, meeting notes and escalation responses. Confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel, together with CRM, job-management or facilities-management systems. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret KPIs and turn findings into practical actions. Willingness and ability to participate in the departmental out-of-hours escalation and call-out rota. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Commercial Accounts & Contracts Manager role, then please apply now!
Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager Location: Harrow Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per year Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager to join their ever-expanding team. Plenty of career progression! Responsibilities of the Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager: Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients and key stakeholders. Act as the primary contact for client enquiries, service reviews, complaints and escalations. Identify opportunities to improve client satisfaction, retention and business growth. Manage commercial enquiries from initial enquiry through to quotation and completion. Prepare accurate quotations, proposals and tender documentation. Maintain and develop a healthy sales pipeline, following up opportunities to maximise conversion. Identify opportunities for additional services, maintenance contracts and system upgrades. Coordinate reactive, planned and project work to meet client requirements and service levels. Allocate resources and liaise with engineers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery. Monitor work progress, resolve delays and ensure effective communication throughout. Manage commercial projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Coordinate project plans, documentation, variations and client handovers. Work closely with technical teams to deliver effective and compliant solutions. Translate technical information into clear client communications and proposals. Lead, support and develop B2B office staff, promoting high standards of customer service and performance. Allocate workloads, conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs. Support recruitment, onboarding and team development. Monitor commercial performance, profitability and work in progress. Ensure accurate records, approvals, purchase orders and invoicing documentation are maintained. Support forecasting, reporting and revenue planning. Produce and present performance reports, highlighting trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, reporting and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety, quality standards and client requirements. Support audits, risk management and information security requirements. Participate in the out-of-hours rota, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring effective handovers. Requirements of the Commercial Accounts & Operations Manager: Proven managerial, supervisory or team-lead experience in a commercial service delivery environment. Demonstrable experience working for, or closely with, a facilities-management company or facilities-services provider. Strong background in commercial account coordination, sales coordination, client support or business operations within the facilities-services industry. Evidence of seeing projects or complex works through from initial enquiry and scope to delivery, handover and commercial close-out. Practical understanding of HVAC services, building maintenance, facilities management, planned preventative maintenance and Building Management Systems (BMS). Strong negotiation, quotation follow-up and client-relationship skills, with the confidence to discuss value, timescales and commercial terms. Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple clients, operational escalations and strict deadlines without losing ownership of actions. Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of labour, material and subcontractor costs, margin, WIP and invoice readiness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional proposals, client updates, meeting notes and escalation responses. Confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel, together with CRM, job-management or facilities-management systems. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret KPIs and turn findings into practical actions. Willingness and ability to participate in the departmental out-of-hours escalation and call-out rota. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Commercial Accounts & Contracts Manager role, then please apply now!
Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
Harrow, Middlesex
Social Housing Operations Manager Location: Harrow Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per year Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Social Housing Operations Manager to join their ever-expanding team. Plenty of career progression! Responsibilities of the Social Housing Operations Manager: Lead and manage the performance of Customer Service, Operations Coordinators and office staff. Set team priorities and allocate workloads to meet operational targets. Manage office rotas and ensure adequate cover during absences and peak periods. Conduct one-to-ones, appraisals, performance reviews and team meetings. Monitor attendance, compliance and adherence to company procedures. Coach and develop staff to deliver excellent customer service and operational performance. Foster a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture. Ensure high standards of customer communication across phone, email and resident updates. Handle escalated complaints and complex customer issues, driving effective resolutions. Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities for service improvement. Oversee the coordination of repairs, servicing, planned works and housing maintenance activities. Ensure jobs are accurately scheduled, prioritised and completed within service standards. Monitor engineer diaries, workloads, overdue jobs and follow-on works. Liaise with engineers, subcontractors and internal teams to minimise delays. Oversee purchase orders, parts management and job completion processes. Support emergency response planning and operational continuity. Produce and analyse performance reports, KPIs and operational dashboards. Identify trends and implement actions to improve service delivery and efficiency. Present performance updates and recommendations to management. Support client meetings, KPI reviews and contract reporting. Ensure compliance with client requirements and contractual standards. Support the mobilisation of new contracts and operational processes. Monitor costs, expenditure and purchasing to support budget control. Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices. Develop and maintain procedures, templates and operational documentation. Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, company policies and quality standards. Support internal, client and ISO audits, maintaining accurate records. Identify, manage and escalate operational risks and compliance issues. Build strong relationships with clients, managers, engineers and support teams. Work closely with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Compliance and IT to support business operations. Escalate technical or contractual matters appropriately while ensuring effective coordination. Requirements of the Social Housing Contracts Manager: Proven experience managing a customer service, repairs, scheduling, helpdesk, operations or office-based team within social housing, facilities management, building services or a related service environment. Practical understanding of social-housing repairs and maintenance, including resident communication, appointments, reactive jobs, servicing, access, parts, further works and contractor coordination. Demonstrable experience of day-to-day people management, including workload allocation, rotas, one-to-ones, performance conversations, training and maintaining standards. Strong experience managing high-volume workloads, competing priorities, deadlines and escalations in a fast-moving operational environment. Confident complaint handling and the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with residents, including vulnerable customers and people experiencing service failure. Strong Excel and reporting capability, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Conditional Formatting, charts and professional report presentation. Ability to turn raw operational data into clear findings, explain causes and impacts, and recommend practical corrective action. Commercial awareness, including an understanding of parts usage, labour utilisation, purchase orders, expenditure control, repeat visits and contract performance. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to work effectively with residents, clients, engineers, managers, suppliers and internal departments. High attention to detail when reviewing job records, emails, reports, system notes, evidence, action logs and audit documentation. Confident user of Microsoft Office, Teams, shared drives, CRM or job-management systems, telephony dashboards and digital reporting tools. A fair, consistent and professional management approach, with the confidence to address underperformance and reinforce company procedures. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Social Housing Contracts Manager role, then please apply now!
Social Housing Operations Manager Location: Harrow Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per year Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Social Housing Operations Manager to join their ever-expanding team. Plenty of career progression! Responsibilities of the Social Housing Operations Manager: Lead and manage the performance of Customer Service, Operations Coordinators and office staff. Set team priorities and allocate workloads to meet operational targets. Manage office rotas and ensure adequate cover during absences and peak periods. Conduct one-to-ones, appraisals, performance reviews and team meetings. Monitor attendance, compliance and adherence to company procedures. Coach and develop staff to deliver excellent customer service and operational performance. Foster a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture. Ensure high standards of customer communication across phone, email and resident updates. Handle escalated complaints and complex customer issues, driving effective resolutions. Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities for service improvement. Oversee the coordination of repairs, servicing, planned works and housing maintenance activities. Ensure jobs are accurately scheduled, prioritised and completed within service standards. Monitor engineer diaries, workloads, overdue jobs and follow-on works. Liaise with engineers, subcontractors and internal teams to minimise delays. Oversee purchase orders, parts management and job completion processes. Support emergency response planning and operational continuity. Produce and analyse performance reports, KPIs and operational dashboards. Identify trends and implement actions to improve service delivery and efficiency. Present performance updates and recommendations to management. Support client meetings, KPI reviews and contract reporting. Ensure compliance with client requirements and contractual standards. Support the mobilisation of new contracts and operational processes. Monitor costs, expenditure and purchasing to support budget control. Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices. Develop and maintain procedures, templates and operational documentation. Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, company policies and quality standards. Support internal, client and ISO audits, maintaining accurate records. Identify, manage and escalate operational risks and compliance issues. Build strong relationships with clients, managers, engineers and support teams. Work closely with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Compliance and IT to support business operations. Escalate technical or contractual matters appropriately while ensuring effective coordination. Requirements of the Social Housing Contracts Manager: Proven experience managing a customer service, repairs, scheduling, helpdesk, operations or office-based team within social housing, facilities management, building services or a related service environment. Practical understanding of social-housing repairs and maintenance, including resident communication, appointments, reactive jobs, servicing, access, parts, further works and contractor coordination. Demonstrable experience of day-to-day people management, including workload allocation, rotas, one-to-ones, performance conversations, training and maintaining standards. Strong experience managing high-volume workloads, competing priorities, deadlines and escalations in a fast-moving operational environment. Confident complaint handling and the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with residents, including vulnerable customers and people experiencing service failure. Strong Excel and reporting capability, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Conditional Formatting, charts and professional report presentation. Ability to turn raw operational data into clear findings, explain causes and impacts, and recommend practical corrective action. Commercial awareness, including an understanding of parts usage, labour utilisation, purchase orders, expenditure control, repeat visits and contract performance. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to work effectively with residents, clients, engineers, managers, suppliers and internal departments. High attention to detail when reviewing job records, emails, reports, system notes, evidence, action logs and audit documentation. Confident user of Microsoft Office, Teams, shared drives, CRM or job-management systems, telephony dashboards and digital reporting tools. A fair, consistent and professional management approach, with the confidence to address underperformance and reinforce company procedures. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Social Housing Contracts Manager role, then please apply now!
