Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Quality Advisor to join their team in Sheffield. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out audits on site to ensure that the works being constructed comply with the Contract drawings, Specifications, Technical manuals, Manufacturers recommendations and appropriate UK or EU codes. Motivate and engage with site personnel on construction issues. Decision making related to Compliance, intervening in conjunction with senior site leaders should work need intervention. Be required to oversee direct involvement with Stakeholders and Subcontractors in developing and producing Project Specific Inspection Test Plans. Manage and identify shortfalls in Resource levels and engage in the recruitment of new staff when required. Develop and nurture relationships with Site Teams and other Departments, Subcontractors and Clients where required. Create audit reports highlighting both positive and negative findings and ensure that matters raised are concluded to the satisfaction of the Project requirements and Senior management. Provide advice and support to the site teams on specific elements of work and provide updates on Trends/Non-compliances periodically. Engage with third party experts should specialist advice be required. Be flexible and prepared to travel to all parts of the UK and Ireland to support business requirements. Provide support at tender presentations if required to do so. The Individual Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders Be a good communicator and possess the ability to deal with complex situations competently and respectfully. Passion to drive continuous improvement Excellent written and communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Ability to adapt to new process positively and quickly Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Desirable: HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field Construction experience within commercial or infrastructure projects Will approach the role with a positive attitude, motivation, thus adding value to the department, sites and the Company as a whole.
30/07/2026
Full time
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Quality Advisor to join their team in Sheffield. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out audits on site to ensure that the works being constructed comply with the Contract drawings, Specifications, Technical manuals, Manufacturers recommendations and appropriate UK or EU codes. Motivate and engage with site personnel on construction issues. Decision making related to Compliance, intervening in conjunction with senior site leaders should work need intervention. Be required to oversee direct involvement with Stakeholders and Subcontractors in developing and producing Project Specific Inspection Test Plans. Manage and identify shortfalls in Resource levels and engage in the recruitment of new staff when required. Develop and nurture relationships with Site Teams and other Departments, Subcontractors and Clients where required. Create audit reports highlighting both positive and negative findings and ensure that matters raised are concluded to the satisfaction of the Project requirements and Senior management. Provide advice and support to the site teams on specific elements of work and provide updates on Trends/Non-compliances periodically. Engage with third party experts should specialist advice be required. Be flexible and prepared to travel to all parts of the UK and Ireland to support business requirements. Provide support at tender presentations if required to do so. The Individual Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders Be a good communicator and possess the ability to deal with complex situations competently and respectfully. Passion to drive continuous improvement Excellent written and communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Ability to adapt to new process positively and quickly Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Desirable: HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field Construction experience within commercial or infrastructure projects Will approach the role with a positive attitude, motivation, thus adding value to the department, sites and the Company as a whole.
Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects. Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Design Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a major award in London. Design Management experience of constructing hotels/commercial/leisure/offices or similar would be of benefit. Ideally individuals applying for this opportunity must have previously worked for a Tier 1 construction contractor in a similar role which involves managing the design process in either a site based role and/or bid involvement for projects with values from £5 million to £50 million and above. Responsibilities: The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from. The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project. Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise. Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering. Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams. Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix. Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate. Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols. Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme. Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule. Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops. Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs. Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests. Implement and manage the site RFI process and register. Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships. Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team. Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design. Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales. Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction. Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required. Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files. Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required. Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues. Qualifications Relevant design/construction related qualification. Experience Construction industry experience. Strong leadership skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. IT literate. Excellent Communication Skills. Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability. Desirable Experience in the use of full MS Office suite. Experience in working with Document Control. Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent. Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software.
30/07/2026
Full time
Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects. Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Design Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a major award in London. Design Management experience of constructing hotels/commercial/leisure/offices or similar would be of benefit. Ideally individuals applying for this opportunity must have previously worked for a Tier 1 construction contractor in a similar role which involves managing the design process in either a site based role and/or bid involvement for projects with values from £5 million to £50 million and above. Responsibilities: The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from. The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project. Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise. Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering. Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams. Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix. Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate. Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols. Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme. Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule. Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops. Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs. Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests. Implement and manage the site RFI process and register. Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships. Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team. Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design. Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales. Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction. Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required. Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files. Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required. Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues. Qualifications Relevant design/construction related qualification. Experience Construction industry experience. Strong leadership skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. IT literate. Excellent Communication Skills. Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability. Desirable Experience in the use of full MS Office suite. Experience in working with Document Control. Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent. Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software.
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Building Services Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a recent £multi-million construction award in the London area Prospects are fantastic and the starting salary is very competitive. The successful candidate will be experienced in Managing design, delivery and commissioning of Building services in a construction environment. Preferably with Main Contractor experience, the Building Services Manager will be technically qualified and experienced to include the following core systems Gas, Power, Domestic and Waste water Heating, ventilation and Air conditioning Power, Lighting and earthing systems Passive and active Data systems and AV Fire, CCTV and Security systems Lifts and escalators Roles and responsibilities include; Working with Tender and pre-construction teams to make sure client requirements are met and proposals reflect their needs and the contract. Making sure all Building services needs are met, reflected in the building and fabric with information delivered in good time. Managing the Design, Drawings and approvals process in line with programme. Making sure projects comply with building regulations, planning conditions, specifications and Breeam. Supporting Planning teams in making sure building services are fully integrated into the delivery programme and execution plans Establishing and managing quality systems to make sure high standards and specifications are met. Supporting Site management and Health and safety teams with review of method statements and safe systems of work. Monitoring progress against targets and assisting the project management team with making sure specialist contractors resource and approach the project as needed. Support the Quantity surveying and commercial teams with review of changes to contract and valuations of the work. This includes making sure changes are properly recorded, instructed where necessary and implications fully understood. Managing the commissioning process and training to make sure all systems operate as design, design and validation teams are satisfied and building users trained in operation. Attending client progress and technical meetings and chairing specialist design, progress and commissioning meetings. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Established experience of procurement and delivery of medium to large scale MEP building services works packages. Experience working in the capacity of a building services manager or MEP manager for a recognised main contractor or specialist sub-contractor. Experience working on complex and technically challenging construction projects A commitment to the Incident Injury Free safety culture To be able to motivate colleagues and reports to deliver work excellence To be able to demonstrate to sub-contractors that you know their trade as well as your own To be able to draw on experience and innovation to solve problems as they occur To be able to recognise potential problems and plan ahead To know the systems and procedures that need to be in place and executed The Individual: Applicants should have as a minimum one of the following or equivalent: Technically Qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical Trade within a Consultancy, Main Contractor or Sub Contractor Management background BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering Electrical or Mechanical Building Services to HNC / HND level Degree in Building Services Engineering
13/07/2026
Full time
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Building Services Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a recent £multi-million construction award in the London area Prospects are fantastic and the starting salary is very competitive. The successful candidate will be experienced in Managing design, delivery and commissioning of Building services in a construction environment. Preferably with Main Contractor experience, the Building Services Manager will be technically qualified and experienced to include the following core systems Gas, Power, Domestic and Waste water Heating, ventilation and Air conditioning Power, Lighting and earthing systems Passive and active Data systems and AV Fire, CCTV and Security systems Lifts and escalators Roles and responsibilities include; Working with Tender and pre-construction teams to make sure client requirements are met and proposals reflect their needs and the contract. Making sure all Building services needs are met, reflected in the building and fabric with information delivered in good time. Managing the Design, Drawings and approvals process in line with programme. Making sure projects comply with building regulations, planning conditions, specifications and Breeam. Supporting Planning teams in making sure building services are fully integrated into the delivery programme and execution plans Establishing and managing quality systems to make sure high standards and specifications are met. Supporting Site management and Health and safety teams with review of method statements and safe systems of work. Monitoring progress against targets and assisting the project management team with making sure specialist contractors resource and approach the project as needed. Support the Quantity surveying and commercial teams with review of changes to contract and valuations of the work. This includes making sure changes are properly recorded, instructed where necessary and implications fully understood. Managing the commissioning process and training to make sure all systems operate as design, design and validation teams are satisfied and building users trained in operation. Attending client progress and technical meetings and chairing specialist design, progress and commissioning meetings. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Established experience of procurement and delivery of medium to large scale MEP building services works packages. Experience working in the capacity of a building services manager or MEP manager for a recognised main contractor or specialist sub-contractor. Experience working on complex and technically challenging construction projects A commitment to the Incident Injury Free safety culture To be able to motivate colleagues and reports to deliver work excellence To be able to demonstrate to sub-contractors that you know their trade as well as your own To be able to draw on experience and innovation to solve problems as they occur To be able to recognise potential problems and plan ahead To know the systems and procedures that need to be in place and executed The Individual: Applicants should have as a minimum one of the following or equivalent: Technically Qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical Trade within a Consultancy, Main Contractor or Sub Contractor Management background BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering Electrical or Mechanical Building Services to HNC / HND level Degree in Building Services Engineering
Our client is one of Scotland's top construction companies and civil engineering contractors, with headquarters in Glasgow and operating across the Central Belt, Southern and Northern Scotland. They are now looking to recruit an experienced civils orientated Senior Commercial Manager for substation, roads/highways, infrastructure, earthworks and drainage projects in the Central Belt and North of Scotland. Solid civils commercial experience of substations, Roadworks/Highways and/or Structures, Earthworks and Drainage would be highly beneficial To support the commercial leadership team and manage the commercial performance of a series of projects within the region they are currently looking to recruit a civils orientated Senior Commercial Manager. You will provide commercial support to the relevant Director of Operations to allow management of project and commercial risk, ensuring that financial performance meets or exceeds profitability targets. You will be responsible for margin confidence, commercial risk and cashflow of a series of projects in an operational team within the region. Accountabilities Ensure that Minimum Commercial Expectations are applied consistently Provide commercial support to work winning including review of contract, negotiating revised conditions/qualifications, negotiating tender JV and Design Agreements and assessing commercial risks for assessment at tender review meetings Sub-Contracting leadership for strategic bids Sub-Contract review and consistency assurance for live projects Assist in the development of dispute management processes and responses Review, as required, commercial mechanisms; contracts, bonds, warranties to ensure consistency of approach across Sectors Provide support to Group initiatives Assist in the development and delivery of commercial training including the provision of training in commercial systems and processes Lead, develop and coach individuals to build high performing teams and creates a pipeline of talent Personal Qualities The individual will have an understanding of the commercial function within the business to provide consistency and develop the quality of the commercial resource. The individual should have proven experience in their ability to influence and communicate with others. The individual will have appropriate qualifications, and professional membership of the RICS, CICES or CIOB is desirable. The individual will hold a valid CSCS card. Ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and previous experience of managing commercial performance is necessary. Commercial awareness and significant contract experience is necessary in order to review contracts and commercial risk. The position requires experience in negotiating complex contracts, and having the commercial flair to find opportunities and negate risks in a tight tender timeframe Previous experience in a similar job role. Working with different forms of building contract - JCT, NEC. FIDIC and bespoke Understanding of two-stage, single stage and negotiated tendering
10/07/2026
Full time
Our client is one of Scotland's top construction companies and civil engineering contractors, with headquarters in Glasgow and operating across the Central Belt, Southern and Northern Scotland. They are now looking to recruit an experienced civils orientated Senior Commercial Manager for substation, roads/highways, infrastructure, earthworks and drainage projects in the Central Belt and North of Scotland. Solid civils commercial experience of substations, Roadworks/Highways and/or Structures, Earthworks and Drainage would be highly beneficial To support the commercial leadership team and manage the commercial performance of a series of projects within the region they are currently looking to recruit a civils orientated Senior Commercial Manager. You will provide commercial support to the relevant Director of Operations to allow management of project and commercial risk, ensuring that financial performance meets or exceeds profitability targets. You will be responsible for margin confidence, commercial risk and cashflow of a series of projects in an operational team within the region. Accountabilities Ensure that Minimum Commercial Expectations are applied consistently Provide commercial support to work winning including review of contract, negotiating revised conditions/qualifications, negotiating tender JV and Design Agreements and assessing commercial risks for assessment at tender review meetings Sub-Contracting leadership for strategic bids Sub-Contract review and consistency assurance for live projects Assist in the development of dispute management processes and responses Review, as required, commercial mechanisms; contracts, bonds, warranties to ensure consistency of approach across Sectors Provide support to Group initiatives Assist in the development and delivery of commercial training including the provision of training in commercial systems and processes Lead, develop and coach individuals to build high performing teams and creates a pipeline of talent Personal Qualities The individual will have an understanding of the commercial function within the business to provide consistency and develop the quality of the commercial resource. The individual should have proven experience in their ability to influence and communicate with others. The individual will have appropriate qualifications, and professional membership of the RICS, CICES or CIOB is desirable. The individual will hold a valid CSCS card. Ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and previous experience of managing commercial performance is necessary. Commercial awareness and significant contract experience is necessary in order to review contracts and commercial risk. The position requires experience in negotiating complex contracts, and having the commercial flair to find opportunities and negate risks in a tight tender timeframe Previous experience in a similar job role. Working with different forms of building contract - JCT, NEC. FIDIC and bespoke Understanding of two-stage, single stage and negotiated tendering
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils to join their team in Dumfries on a 30 million plus civil engineering flood protection scheme Although initially based on the project in Dumfries the successful individual will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK. Taking into account the above home location is flexible and if working away from home a very competitive accommodation and subsistence package is on offer. Flood protection schemes, infrastructure, port/harbour and marine experience would be beneficial The Role Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for budgets. Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems. Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation. Assessing and certification of sub-contractor interim payments and ensuring required Payer / Pay-less notices as issued. Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues and identification and management of commercial risks. Production and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on projects. Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships. Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self. Assist in managing the Commercial team and supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors. Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams. The Individual Degree Qualified Candidate Civil Engineering experience Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract Sound Commercial Awareness Excellent communication & negotiation skills High levels of organisational skills Ability to meet deadlines Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills Ability to travel frequently to site, as and when required
03/07/2026
Full time
Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK They now have a requirement for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils to join their team in Dumfries on a 30 million plus civil engineering flood protection scheme Although initially based on the project in Dumfries the successful individual will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK. Taking into account the above home location is flexible and if working away from home a very competitive accommodation and subsistence package is on offer. Flood protection schemes, infrastructure, port/harbour and marine experience would be beneficial The Role Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for budgets. Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems. Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation. Assessing and certification of sub-contractor interim payments and ensuring required Payer / Pay-less notices as issued. Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues and identification and management of commercial risks. Production and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on projects. Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships. Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self. Assist in managing the Commercial team and supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors. Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams. The Individual Degree Qualified Candidate Civil Engineering experience Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract Sound Commercial Awareness Excellent communication & negotiation skills High levels of organisational skills Ability to meet deadlines Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills Ability to travel frequently to site, as and when required
