Orchard Recruitment Solutions LTD

Design Manager / Assistant Permanent Yorkshire Salary Dependent on Experience The Client We are working with an established regional contractor who is looking to appoint an Assistant / Design Manager to join its growing team. The business delivers a variety of construction projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and residential. The Role The role will involve supporting and managing the design process across a range of projects, with a particular focus on Design & Build (D&B) schemes and the coordination of subcontractor design packages. Working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams, you will help ensure designs are effectively coordinated, compliant and delivered in line with project programmes and specifications. Key Responsibilities Assist in managing and coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. Coordinate design information across multiple Design & Build projects. Manage and review subcontractor design packages, ensuring they meet project requirements and deadlines. Liaise with architects, consultants, engineers and specialist subcontractors. Review drawings and technical information, identifying potential design issues and discrepancies. Monitor design programmes and ensure information is issued and approved on time. Attend design team meetings and support discussions around buildability, value engineering and technical solutions. Work closely with site, commercial and project management teams to ensure designs are practical and deliverable. Key Requirements Previous experience within a construction or design-related role, ideally with a main contractor. Understanding of Design & Build projects and design coordination. Experience or exposure to subcontractor design management. Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical information. Good knowledge of construction methods, materials and buildability. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Estimator Permanent Yorkshire Salary Dependent on Experience The Client We are working with an established and growing residential developer who is looking to appoint an Estimator to join its team. The business specialises in delivering high-quality new-build homes across the residential sector, with a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction and creating well-designed communities. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to play a key role in the early stages of residential developments, preparing accurate cost estimates and ensuring projects are commercially viable before moving into construction. Working closely with the land, technical, design and commercial teams, you will help assess development costs, identify efficiencies and support the successful delivery of new housing schemes. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for new-build residential developments. Assist with land appraisals and development feasibility assessments. Produce detailed cost plans, take-offs and bills of quantities. Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations. Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project costs. Identify potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities. Liaise with land, technical, design and commercial teams throughout the estimating process. Monitor material, labour and subcontractor costs to ensure estimates remain competitive and accurate. Support the preparation of tender submissions and commercial reports. Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases. Key Requirements Previous experience in an Estimator role within residential housebuilding. Experience preparing estimates and cost plans for new-build developments. Understanding construction methods, materials & residential building processes. Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and technical information. Experience obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations. Confident communicating with internal teams, subcontractors & suppliers.

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Permanent Yorkshire Salary Dependent on Experience The Client We are working with an established and growing residential developer who is looking to appoint an Assistant / Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The business specialises in delivering high-quality new-build homes across the residential sector, with a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction and creating well-designed communities. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has recently progressed from an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position into a Quantity Surveyor role and is looking to further develop their commercial experience within a housebuilding environment. Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, you will take responsibility for supporting the financial management of residential developments, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are delivered within budget. Key Responsibilities Assist with the commercial management of residential developments from inception through to completion. Prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts. Manage subcontractor and supplier packages, including procurement, tendering and negotiations. Review and agree subcontractor valuations, variations and final accounts. Monitor project costs, identifying potential savings and commercial risks. Assist with cost reporting and cash flow forecasting. Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure commercial targets are achieved. Ensure accurate commercial records and documentation are maintained. Key Requirements Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with some exposure to housebuilding. Understanding of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts. Good commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs. Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills. Confident communicating with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams. Proactive, commercially minded and keen to take on additional responsibility. Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification would be beneficial.

I am working with a regional contractor who requires a Freelance M&E Clerk of works for a project in Hartlepool for around 25 weeks. The role is to start as soon as possible, If you are interested and available then please apply for more information

About Orchard Recruitment Established in 2007, Orchard Recruitment is an independently owned specialist recruitment business operating throughout the construction and civil engineering sectors. We have built long-standing relationships with many of the UK s leading contractors by delivering an ethical, reliable and personal recruitment service. Alongside our core recruitment activities, we are developing a genuine social value programme focused on helping people overcome barriers to employment and access sustainable opportunities within construction. We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Social Value Manager to lead this work and help us increase the positive impact we make across the communities in which we and our clients operate. The Role - Service Value Manager This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop Orchard s social value strategy. Working closely with our Directors, recruitment team, clients and external delivery partners, you will turn our social value ambitions into practical programmes and measurable outcomes. A key part of the role will be connecting work-ready candidates with genuine employment opportunities across the construction sector. You will also help our clients understand how Orchard s recruitment services and employment initiatives can support their own social value commitments, particularly when delivering public-sector and community-focused projects. What We Offer A flexible part-time position of up to three days per week. The opportunity to shape a developing role and influence Orchard s wider social value strategy. Direct access to the company s Directors and established construction-sector client base. The chance to create genuine employment opportunities for people who may otherwise struggle to enter the industry. A supportive, ethical and independently owned working environment. Competitive salary, pro rata and dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities for a Service Value Manager Develop and implement Orchard s social value strategy and action plan. Build relationships with construction clients, training providers, community organisations and employment-support partners. Engage with contractors to identify employment, work-placement and progression opportunities for people facing barriers to work. Support candidates as they move from training and work-readiness programmes into sustainable employment. Work with Orchard s recruitment consultants to match candidates to suitable construction opportunities. Help clients demonstrate meaningful social value through local employment, skills development and community engagement. Contribute social value content to tenders, proposals, prequalification questionnaires and client presentations. Establish clear targets and measure outcomes such as employment starts, retention, training, local recruitment and community impact. Produce case studies and reports that demonstrate genuine, measurable results. Keep up to date with social value requirements, public-sector procurement expectations and construction industry best practice. Represent Orchard at client meetings, community events and relevant industry forums. About You For a Service Value Manager we are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. Ideally, you will have: Previous experience in a social value, community engagement, employability, skills or responsible-business role. Experience within construction, infrastructure, housing or a related sector. A good understanding of how social value is assessed and delivered through construction projects and public-sector contracts. Experience working with contractors, training providers, local authorities, employment services or community organisations. The ability to turn commitments into practical activities and measurable outcomes. Strong relationship-building, communication and presentation skills. Experience contributing to bids, tenders or social value submissions. Confidence working independently while collaborating with a small, close-knit team. A genuine passion for helping people into sustainable employment. Knowledge of recognised social value measurement frameworks would be advantageous, but practical experience and the ability to deliver meaningful outcomes are more important.