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New AutoCAD Technician / Draughtsman Vacancy - Aluminium Windows -Staffordshire Are you looking to work for a business as ambitious as you are? Are you looking for a career with a business that cares about your development as much as you do? I am working on a great opportunity for an experienced facade designer. The overall purpose of this role is to manage projects from conception to completion to include stakeholder management and delivery of working / fabrication drawings for Aluminium Window packages quickly and accurately within the commitment of the contract Must be able to demonstrate a record of achievement and significant successes in the design and detail of said packages About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Assistant Site / QA Manager - North Ayrshire - 30 weeks - Rainscreen Cladding package I am looking for an experienced Assistant Site / QA Manager to help deliver a rainscreen cladding package on a commercial project in the North Ayrshire area. Responsible for the coordination of logistics and installation of SFS, weather board, bracketry, insulation, fire stop & rainscreen cladding. Please contact me for more information About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Location: North London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking for the opportunity to take the next step in your career? We are working with a growing and highly regarded civil engineering and infrastructure contractor that delivers complex projects across a range of sectors, including highways, rail, utilities, defence, nuclear and other major infrastructure markets. Due to continued growth and an expanding work-winning pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Senior Bid Writer to join their London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer who is keen to develop their career into bid management. You will remain heavily involved in the writing and development of high-quality submissions, while also gaining increasing exposure to the wider bid management process and taking ownership of elements of bids. The Role Working as part of an established work-winning team, you will play a key role in developing compelling, high-quality and commercially focused bid submissions. Your responsibilities will include: Writing, editing and coordinating high-quality PQQ, SQ and tender submissions. Developing compelling and tailored responses that clearly demonstrate the company's capability and added value. Working closely with operational, commercial, technical and pre-construction teams to gather and develop bid content. Reviewing tender requirements and ensuring submissions are fully compliant and aligned with client expectations. Supporting the development of win themes, executive summaries and wider bid strategies. Taking ownership of individual sections and elements of bids, with the opportunity to progress towards managing complete tenders. Supporting bid planning, including developing and maintaining bid programmes and submission schedules. Coordinating input from multiple internal stakeholders and ensuring information is delivered to deadline. Contributing to lessons learned and continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of future submissions. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and developing a detailed understanding of the company's technical and commercial offering. About You We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer who is ready to broaden their responsibilities and develop towards a Bid Manager position. You will ideally have: Proven experience writing bids within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or a related environment. Strong written communication and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex technical information into clear, compelling and client-focused content. Experience working on competitive tenders, PQQs and/or frameworks. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with senior operational and commercial teams. A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. An interest in developing your bid management skills and taking greater ownership of the overall tender process. Experience within sectors such as civil engineering, highways, rail, utilities, defence, nuclear or major infrastructure would be advantageous. The Opportunity This is more than a traditional Senior Bid Writer position. The business is looking for someone who is strong technically and creatively as a writer, but who also wants to develop their commercial and bid management capability. You will have the opportunity to work on a varied and high-value pipeline of infrastructure projects, gain exposure to the full bid lifecycle and gradually take on increased responsibility for managing bids from opportunity through to submission. If you're an experienced Bid Writer who feels ready to step beyond writing and develop into a broader work-winning/bid management role, this could be an excellent next move. Apply now for a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking for the opportunity to take the next step in your career? We are working with a growing and highly regarded civil engineering and infrastructure contractor that delivers complex projects across a range of sectors, including highways, rail, utilities, defence, nuclear and other major infrastructure markets. Due to continued growth and an expanding work-winning pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Senior Bid Writer to join their Birmingham-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer who is keen to develop their career into bid management. You will remain heavily involved in the writing and development of high-quality submissions, while also gaining increasing exposure to the wider bid management process and taking ownership of elements of bids. The Role Working as part of an established work-winning team, you will play a key role in developing compelling, high-quality and commercially focused bid submissions. Your responsibilities will include: Writing, editing and coordinating high-quality PQQ, SQ and tender submissions. Developing compelling and tailored responses that clearly demonstrate the company's capability and added value. Working closely with operational, commercial, technical and pre-construction teams to gather and develop bid content. Reviewing tender requirements and ensuring submissions are fully compliant and aligned with client expectations. Supporting the development of win themes, executive summaries and wider bid strategies. Taking ownership of individual sections and elements of bids, with the opportunity to progress towards managing complete tenders. Supporting bid planning, including developing and maintaining bid programmes and submission schedules. Coordinating input from multiple internal stakeholders and ensuring information is delivered to deadline. Contributing to lessons learned and continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of future submissions. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and developing a detailed understanding of the company's technical and commercial offering. About You We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer who is ready to broaden their responsibilities and develop towards a Bid Manager position. You will ideally have: Proven experience writing bids within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or a related environment. Strong written communication and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex technical information into clear, compelling and client-focused content. Experience working on competitive tenders, PQQs and/or frameworks. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with senior operational and commercial teams. A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. An interest in developing your bid management skills and taking greater ownership of the overall tender process. Experience within sectors such as civil engineering, highways, rail, utilities, defence, nuclear or major infrastructure would be advantageous. The Opportunity This is more than a traditional Senior Bid Writer position. The business is looking for someone who is strong technically and creatively as a writer, but who also wants to develop their commercial and bid management capability. You will have the opportunity to work on a varied and high-value pipeline of infrastructure projects, gain exposure to the full bid lifecycle and gradually take on increased responsibility for managing bids from opportunity through to submission. If you're an experienced Bid Writer who feels ready to step beyond writing and develop into a broader work-winning/bid management role, this could be an excellent next move. Apply now for a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

We are working with a well-established and growing construction and engineering group to recruit a corporate Quality Assurance & Skills Manager for a newly created position, based in City of London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality, Assurance, HSEQ or Management Systems professional to take ownership of quality assurance across the business while also playing a key role in skills, training and competency management. Reporting directly to the Group HSEQ Director, you will lead the management and continual improvement of the company's Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS), working closely with senior management, engineering, construction, design, operations, pre-construction, HR and Learning & Development teams. This is a hands-on and influential role for someone who enjoys improving processes, solving problems and making a tangible difference to business performance. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Management Systems Take the lead on the company's Quality Assurance function and Integrated Quality Management System. Manage and continually improve quality processes and procedures in line with business objectives. Support the maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification. Manage internal audits, external audits, inspections and testing regimes. Support the businesswith external accreditations and assurance requirements, including: Achilles Building Confidence RISQS SSIP PQQ submissions Digital assurance platforms Coordinate management reviews and promote effective, risk-based approaches to assurance. Work with departmental leads to ensure quality and compliance requirements are embedded effectively across the business. Process Improvement & Digitalisation Identify opportunities to improve and streamline business processes. Lead process mapping and process automation initiatives. Support the continued development of digital systems and assurance processes. Facilitate business risk workshops and help develop practical solutions. Work closely with design and construction teams to improve operational processes and performance. Promote a culture of continual improvement and innovation. Engineering & Operational Assurance Work closely with the Engineering Lead and site engineering teams to support operational delivery and compliance. Manage and investigate non-conformances and support effective root cause analysis. Undertake trend analysis and develop improvement strategies. Provide practical quality support to operational teams. Help ensure quality assurance processes add value to projects and support successful delivery. Skills, Training & Competency The role also has responsibility for supporting the company's approach to skills, training and competency management. Working closely with Labour/Resource Management, HR and Learning & Development, you will: Manage the company's approach to skills and qualifications through its training standards. Monitor and report on skills, qualifications, training attainment and competency gaps. Work closely with Pre-construction and Operations teams to identify and address skills requirements. Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure industry and project-specific requirements are met. Support projects with S106 and community objectives, including skills and training commitments. Help develop a strong culture of competence, learning and professional development. About You We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, commercial and collaborative approach. You will ideally have experience in a Quality Assurance, HSEQ, Management Systems or similar role within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or related sectors. You will be: Highly organised and meticulous, with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own priorities. Digitally confident, with an interest in technology and process improvement. Passionate about continual improvement and finding better ways of working. A strong communicator and relationship builder. A confident problem solver with a practical approach. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders as well as operational and site-based teams. Experienced in auditing, compliance and management systems. Able to analyse data, identify trends and turn findings into meaningful actions. Commercially aware, with a genuine desire to support operational delivery. What's on Offer? This is a newly created role where you will have the opportunity to shape the Quality Assurance and Skills function and make a real impact across a growing organisation. The successful candidate will receive: Competitive salary. Excellent employee benefits. Expenses covered in line with company policy. Strong opportunities for career progression. Professional development and training opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. A varied role with exposure across multiple business functions and projects. The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy. Apply Now If you're an experienced Quality Assurance, HSEQ or Management Systems professional looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to drive genuine improvement, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

We are working with a well-established and growing construction and engineering group to recruit a Quality Assurance & Skills Manager for a newly created position, based in Hertfordshire. The role does not provide a hybrid/remote option. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality, Assurance, HSEQ or Management Systems professional to take ownership of quality assurance across the business while also playing a key role in skills, training and competency management. Reporting directly to the Group HSEQ Director, you will lead the management and continual improvement of the company's Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS), working closely with senior management, engineering, construction, design, operations, pre-construction, HR and Learning & Development teams. This is a hands-on and influential role for someone who enjoys improving processes, solving problems and making a tangible difference to business performance. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Management Systems Take the lead on the company's Quality Assurance function and Integrated Quality Management System. Manage and continually improve quality processes and procedures in line with business objectives. Support the maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification. Manage internal audits, external audits, inspections and testing regimes. Support the business withexternalaccreditations and assurance requirements, including: Achilles BuildingConfidence RISQS SSIP PQQ submissions Digital assurance platforms Coordinate management reviews and promote effective, risk-based approaches to assurance. Work with departmental leads to ensure quality and compliance requirements are embedded effectively across the business. Process Improvement & Digitalisation Identify opportunities to improve and streamline business processes. Lead process mapping and process automation initiatives. Support the continued development of digital systems and assurance processes. Facilitate business risk workshops and help develop practical solutions. Work closely with design and construction teams to improve operational processes and performance. Promote a culture of continual improvement and innovation. Engineering & Operational Assurance Work closely with the Engineering Lead and site engineering teams to support operational delivery and compliance. Manage and investigate non-conformances and support effective root cause analysis. Undertake trend analysis and develop improvement strategies. Provide practical quality support to operational teams. Help ensure quality assurance processes add value to projects and support successful delivery. Skills, Training & Competency The role also has responsibility for supporting the company's approach to skills, training and competency management. Working closely with Labour/Resource Management, HR and Learning & Development, you will: Manage the company's approach to skills and qualifications through its training standards. Monitor and report on skills, qualifications, training attainment and competency gaps. Work closely with Pre-construction and Operations teams to identify and address skills requirements. Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure industry and project-specific requirements are met. Support projects with S106 and community objectives, including skills and training commitments. Help develop a strong culture of competence, learning and professional development. About You We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, commercial and collaborative approach. You will ideally have experience in a Quality Assurance, HSEQ, Management Systems or similar role within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or related sectors. You will be: Highly organised and meticulous, with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own priorities. Digitally confident, with an interest in technology and process improvement. Passionate about continual improvement and finding better ways of working. A strong communicator and relationship builder. A confident problem solver with a practical approach. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders as well as operational and site-based teams. Experienced in auditing, compliance and management systems. Able to analyse data, identify trends and turn findings into meaningful actions. Commercially aware, with a genuine desire to support operational delivery. What's on Offer? This is a newly created role where you will have the opportunity to shape the Quality Assurance and Skills function and make a real impact across a growing organisation. The successful candidate will receive: Competitive salary. Excellent employee benefits. Expenses covered in line with company policy. Strong opportunities for career progression. Professional development and training opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. A varied role with exposure across multiple business functions and projects. The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy. Apply Now If you're an experienced Quality Assurance, HSEQ or Management Systems professional looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to drive genuine improvement, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Our client is a well-established and highly successful civil engineering and structures contractor, delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and expansion into the infrastructure, defence, data centre, and energy sectors, they are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their Preconstruction and Business Development team based in Corby. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's continued growth and strengthening its presence across these evolving markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised professional to take ownership of major bids, working collaboratively with estimating, planning, design and technical teams to secure projects. The Role: Reporting into the Head of Preconstruction, you will lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that maximise the company's chances of success. Working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders, you'll develop winning bid strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement across the tendering function. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the complete bid process from initial enquiry through to submission. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Estimating, Planning, Design, Commercial and Technical specialists. Develop and implement bid strategies aligned to client requirements and business objectives. Establish and manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines and milestones are achieved. Prepare and review prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), tenders and proposal documentation. Work alongside estimating and commercial teams to ensure competitive pricing and robust commercial submissions. Collaborate with planning teams to develop programmes and delivery methodologies. Facilitate value engineering workshops and identify innovative, cost-effective solutions. Ensure all submissions comply with company governance procedures and client requirements. Manage bid budgets and resources effectively to deliver value for money. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, designers and supply chain partners. Chair bid review meetings and coordinate internal project workshops. Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations. Implement continuous improvement initiatives. About You: You'll be an experienced Bid Manager or Senior Estimator/Bid Lead with a proven background within civil engineering, structures or construction. You will have experience managing multiple concurrent tenders whilst confidently engaging with technical, commercial and operational stakeholders. You will also possess: Proven experience successfully managing bids and tenders within construction or civil engineering. Strong understanding of estimating, planning and construction methodologies. Experience pricing a variety of civil engineering and construction projects. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Good understanding of Bills of Quantities and preliminary cost items. Experience managing procurement activities and supply chain relationships. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project. Qualifications: HNC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent construction qualification. Professional membership of MCIOB or MRICS. Desirable Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure and growing contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering major civil engineering and structures projects across the UK. You'll become part of a collaborative preconstruction team where your expertise will directly influence project success, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

My client are seeking an experienced and highly competent Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join their team on a large-scale, high-profile construction scheme. This is a critical role responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of all temporary works activities across the project lifecycle. Job type: Full time Working hours: 07:30 - 16:30 (Monday to Friday) Site location: Birmingham About the role You will work closely with site teams, designers, and subcontractors to ensure that all temporary works are properly planned, designed, implemented, and dismantled in accordance with industry best practice and statutory requirements. Key responsibilities Oversee and coordinate all temporary works operations on the project in accordance with BS 5975 Function as the appointed Temporary Works Coordinator, ensuring full compliance with procedures and controls Review and approve temporary works designs, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) Ensure that all designs are checked, signed off, and implemented correctly before use Maintain an up-to-date temporary works register and ensure all documentation is properly controlled Liaise with designers, site managers, subcontractors, and engineers to ensure safe integration of temporary works Coordinate inspections and ensure permit-to-load / permit-to-strike systems are rigorously applied Identify and mitigate risks associated with temporary works activities Provide guidance and support to Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) and site teams Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards Lead investigations into any incidents or non-conformances related to temporary works Essential requirements Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) Valid TWC certification (CITB or equivalent) Demonstrable experience managing complex temporary works systems (e.g., shoring, propping, scaffolding, falsework, excavation support, etc.) Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment CSCS card and knowledge of UK construction health & safety regulations Desirable qualifications & experience Chartered or working towards professional status (ICE, IStructE, CIOB, etc.) Major project or Tier 1 contractor experience Experience in sector: rail / highways / energy / commercial build - tailor as needed Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) for site managers Valid TWC certification (CITB or equivalent) What we offer Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Career development and training opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.