Kingston Barnes Ltd

Wiltshire South West £75,000 to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension Help secure some of the South West s most exciting construction projects. Kingston Barnes is working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit an experienced Bid Manager for its successful business. Joining an established pre construction team, you will lead major bids. The business has a strong pipeline of negotiated, framework and public sector opportunities covering education, healthcare, defence, commercial and residential projects. The Role You will manage the complete bid process from initial opportunity through to submission and interview. Responsibilities will include: Leading multiple bids from PQQ to final submission Developing bid strategies and compelling win themes Coordinating Design, Commercial, Planning and Operational teams Managing deadlines, workshops and review meetings Producing and reviewing high quality written submissions Preparing project teams for client interviews Improving bid processes, content libraries and submission quality Building relationships with clients, consultants and framework partners About You You may currently be working as a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Coordinator, Pre Construction Manager, Design Manager, Planner, Project Manager or Contracts Manager. Experience within a main contractor environment would be advantageous, alongside: Strong construction knowledge Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to coordinate multiple teams and deadlines Strong writing and presentation skills Excellent attention to detail A confident and collaborative leadership style What s on Offer? £75,000 to £90,000 basic salary Company car or car allowance Annual bonus Private healthcare Enhanced pension and life assurance Hybrid and flexible working Excellent holiday allowance Professional development and clear career progression This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong regional presence, secured pipeline and genuine long term career prospects.

MEP Manager Bristol £55,000 £65,000 + Package Major Defence & Advanced Manufacturing Project Tier 1 Main Contractor Kingston Barnes is recruiting for an experienced MEP Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering a major, technically complex construction project in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a high-profile development within the defence and advanced manufacturing sector, working alongside an established project team on a scheme requiring exceptional standards of engineering, coordination and delivery. Our client has an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK and offers a strong pipeline of work, long-term career opportunities and an attractive remuneration package. The Role As MEP Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout the project, working closely with the Project Director, construction teams, design consultants and specialist subcontractors. You will play a key role in ensuring building services are successfully integrated into the wider construction programme, maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and technical compliance. Key responsibilities include: Managing and coordinating mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations across the project. Overseeing specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. Working closely with design teams to review technical information, resolve coordination issues and identify buildability improvements. Managing MEP procurement, installation sequencing and programme interfaces with structural and architectural works. Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain project delivery. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements. Coordinating testing, commissioning, validation and handover of building services installations. Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project delivery team. About You We are looking for an experienced MEP Manager, Building Services Manager or mechanically/electrically biased construction professional with a strong background in delivering complex building services packages. Ideally, you will have: Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor or established MEP subcontractor. A proven track record managing substantial MEP packages on major construction projects. Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services. Experience coordinating multiple specialist subcontractors and managing complex programme interfaces. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach to programme management, quality and health and safety. Experience within defence, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceutical or other technically demanding environments would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Salary: £55,000 £65,000 depending on experience. Package: Competitive benefits package. Project: Major defence and advanced manufacturing development in Bristol. Employer: Established Tier 1 main contractor with a strong regional and national project pipeline. Career progression: Opportunity to develop within a business delivering some of the UK's most technically challenging construction projects. Interested? If you're an experienced MEP Manager looking to work on a significant project in Bristol, we'd be keen to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact James Kingston or Chris Hallum at Kingston Barnes . All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Project Coordinator & IT Support Gloucestershire Job Type: Full-time Reporting to: Systems & Compliance Director The Company: An established construction company based in Gloucestershire are looking for a Project Coordinator to join their team and play an important role in supporting head office, I.T and site teams. The Role: This is a varied role combining construction administration, document and compliance management, procurement support and basic IT assistance.You don't need to be an IT technician. They are looking for someone who is organised, practical and confident using technology, with the ability to support colleagues with everyday IT and digital issues. As Project Coordinator, you will be a key point of contact between head office, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients. You'll help keep projects running smoothly by ensuring information, documentation, purchasing and compliance records are accurate and up to date. This role would suit someone with previous administration experience who enjoys a varied working environment and is comfortable learning new systems and technology. Key Responsibilities Construction & Office Administration Provide day-to-day administrative support to the construction team. Maintain accurate digital and paper-based project records. Assist with subcontractor onboarding Maintain subcontractor records and ensure required documentation is filed correctly. Check delivery notes against invoices and purchase orders. Maintain accurate records for plant hire and equipment. Act as a central point of communication between head office, Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients. Compliance & Document Management Maintain digital compliance registers and ensure information remains current. Monitor subcontractor insurance and other required documentation. Organise project files, reports, photographs and site records. Assist with ensuring site documentation is uploaded and stored correctly. Support the team with general construction compliance administration. Basic IT & Systems Support Set up and prepare laptops, tablets and mobile devices for site teams. Configure basic mobile applications and user accounts. Provide first-line support to site staff with everyday technical issues. Help colleagues with password resets, MFA issues, app syncing and basic connectivity problems. Support the setup of basic temporary site office equipment, including routers, network switches and printers. About You They re looking for someone who is: Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Confident using computers and everyday technology. Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Able to learn new software and systems quickly. A clear and confident communicator. Comfortable communicating with people with different levels of technical experience. Reliable, professional and able to work independently. Calm and methodical when dealing with unexpected issues

Quantity Surveyor The Company: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an established Quantity Surveyor to join my client, a chartered building company based in Bristol. For over ten years, they ve been making places to be proud of, from exceptional new-build homes to the sensitive transformation of existing buildings. Due to an increase in new projects starting they are now looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in delivering these projects successfully. The Role: As Quantity Surveyor, you ll be responsible for managing the commercial side of their projects from pre-construction through to completion. You ll work closely with their project teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, helping to ensure projects are commercially well managed while maintaining the quality and standards. Responsibilities will include: Managing project costs, budgets and financial reporting. Preparing and reviewing estimates, tenders and cost plans. Procuring and managing subcontract packages. Reviewing quotations and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers. Managing variations, valuations and payment processes. Monitoring project expenditure and forecasting final costs. Preparing regular commercial reports and providing clear financial information to the project team. Working collaboratively with site and project teams to identify commercial opportunities and risks. Supporting the successful handover and final account process. About you We re looking for someone who is commercially astute, organised and confident working collaboratively with others. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry. Experience working on high-quality residential, refurbishment or bespoke building projects. Strong commercial and contractual understanding. Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability. Good communication and negotiation skills. The confidence to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.