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Our client is a leading grounds maintenance provider, they are currently looking to expand their team on a full-time, permanent basis with the recruitment for a Contract Manager to lead a successful team across the Manchester, Lancashire, and surrounding areas. As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all operations are carried out on time, to the specification of the contract, ensuring key objectives are met, client relationships are maintained along with Health and Safety as a priority. You will be responsible to monitor the performance of the teams under your remit, and drive productivity and safe working practices in all that you do, and act as a mentor for all teams and their individuals. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a leading service provider. The successful applicant must have similar management experience with proven leadership skills, ideally within the grounds maintenance industry. You will be required to deliver exceptional service, achieve targets, whilst building and maintaining relationships. You will thrive on challenges and have the capability to manage multiple workstreams. Good IT systems are software skills along with a good level of commercial awareness is required. A full driving licence is essential. In return, our client offers a starting salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, a full company vehicle, 33 days holiday, including bank holidays along with pension and life assurance

Our client is a leading grounds maintenance provider, they are currently looking to expand their team on a full-time, permanent basis with the recruitment for a Contract Supervisor to cover the Lancashire area. You will be responsible for general grounds maintenance and cleansing operations within your area, whilst providing a professional, high-quality service to our clients and community. As a Contract Supervisor, you will be the first point of contact for support and assistance on the job. You will have a proven track record within a similar supervisory role, ideally within the ground's maintenance arena. You will be required to build relationships with a wide range of people, including the public, therefore communication skills are imperative. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a leading service provider. The successful applicant must have similar management experience with a proven track record. Good IT systems are software skills along with a good level of commercial awareness is required. A full driving license is essential. In return, our client offers a starting salary of £25,000 per annum, a full company vehicle, 33 days holiday, including bank holidays along with pension and life assurance

Our client are a leading Construction business operating in the Highways and Civil Engineering space. They are looking for a Project Manager to join their succesful team. Main Purpose Reports to the Highways Director & Operations Manager Responsible for operational performance across highways sites, ensuring projects meet business planSize and scope: Typically, responsible for revenue of up to £12m and typically manages headcount of up to 75 people Responsibilities Operations Overseeing Site Operations Ensure project is meeting the projected targets Manage work schedules Work Closely with the Core staff & Operations Manager to Ensure fleet and plant are safe/legal & reliable vehicles and are available to the teams Ensure Plant Efficiency is Optimised Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards Attend Regular Meetings with H&S Team Identify Areas of Work Which Require Updated Risk Assessments & Method Statements Propose Recruitment to Highways Directors Promote Training for Operatives Who Can Increase the Skillset of The Workforce Undertake internal audits (E20's) Driving Performance Input into Weekly Programme Forecasts Advise on Buildability Carry out Toolbox talks Ensure permits are produced (if contract requires)Customer/Market Understand client requirements Support and implement a culture of customer centricity Develop Relationships with Clients, Sub Contractors and SuppliersPeople/Organisation Lead, manage, motivate and engage all staff to optimize their contribution to the business Ensure that all team members operate according to King Construction's principles and standards Ensure teams have a consistent understanding of systems and processes Support and reflect King Construction's culture within the business Ensure a culture of compliance within the business Promote a 'Can Do Culture'Person Spec Qualifications HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Construction (Desirable) National Vocational Qualifications (Desirable) 5 years' minimum experience within highways or civil engineering Appropriate CSCS (Required) SMSTS (Desirable)Skills Basic Understanding on NEC3 contract requirements Able to make and be accountable for decisions within the project Customer relationship management Programme management Ability to understand commercial impact to projects Resource management

Our client are a leading Construction business operating in the Highways and Civil Engineering space. They are looking for a Project Manager to join their succesful team. Main Purpose Reports to the Highways Director/Framework Director Responsible for overall management of projects, ensuring projects meet business planSize and scope: Typically, responsible for revenue of up to £15m and typically manages headcount of up to 50 people Responsibilities Finance/Operations Control Over the entire project Deliver revenue within agreed budgets Plan and manage the work schedule for the project lifecycle Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards Attend Regular Meetings with H&S Team - Action Outstanding Items from Site Audits Ensure teams have a consistent understanding of systems and processes Ensure that all team members operate according to Construction's principles and standards Attend regular project meetings Review applications for payments prior to submission Develop and manage contractual programmes Produce monthly Contractor reports Hold project performance meetings Input into CVR's and attend regular update meetings Develop accurate forecasts Overall project cost control - Work with commercial team to understand scheme performance Cost Risk Control - Early identification on problematic projects Strong understanding of Health & Safety guidance - Regular Meetings with H&S team - Action outstanding items from site audits Ensure project team is delivering and identify problem areas Co-ordinate with all departments within the business Work with the Buyer and Commercial Leads To Optimise Material Supply's Ensure All Road Space Permits Are ObtainedCustomer/Market Understand, anticipate and deliver client requirements Support and implement a culture of customer centricity Working with clients to ensure volume is maximised Develop Relationships with Clients, Sub Contractors and SuppliersPeople/Organisation Lead, manage, motivate and engage all staff to optimize their contribution to the business Manage project reports Support and reflect the culture within the business Ensure a culture of compliance within the business Promote a 'Can Do Culture'Person Spec Qualifications Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Construction (Desirable) HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Construction (Required) 6 years' minimum experience within highways or civil engineering Appropriate CSCS (Required) SMSTS (Required) NEC Certification (desirable) Project Management qualifications (desirable)Skills Strong Understanding on NEC3 contracts Able to make and be accountable for decisions within the project Customer relationship management Programme management IT and data analysis skills Ability to understand commercial contractsPeople/Organisation Lead, manage, motivate and engage all staff to optimize their contribution to the business Manage project reports Support and reflect King Construction's culture within the business Ensure a culture of compliance within the business Promote a 'Can Do Culture

Job Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading National Utilities and infrastructure business working from their offices in Manchester. Our client deliver and maintain essential water, gas, electricity and telecommunications supplies to millions of customers across the UK on a daily basis. This role will be working in the Civils and Infrastructure area. Key accountability's: * Review Commercial processes to ensure they stay relevant and make recommendations for necessary changes * Contractual knowledge to communicate with relevant parties ensure understanding the terms of project/contract * Work efficiently and calmly to tight deadlines or other stress factors as they arise. * Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements * Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlements are realised. * Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects * Ensuring proper contractual administration of contract/project assigned, including value and cost control, and maintenance of contemporaneous records * Accurately value works undertaken and where necessary provide records to substantiate cost to allow prompt issue of Application for payment/invoice in line with contractual timescales * Ensure change control process is managed effectively, including production of Early Warnings/Variations, maximising entitlement * Preparation of financial statements in respect to projects/contracts assigned, working with operational teams to confirm understanding of financial position, proactively instilling commercial awareness throughout the wider business * Support development of individuals within the commercial team * Accepts extra duties as situations arise * Management of Subcontract Accounts including raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms * Compensation Event Management -Entitlement, Valuation & Submission * Procurement Support Skills: * Degree Educated in Quantity Surveying or another relevant degree but experience and other qualifications are also considered * 4 Years + Commercial Experience * RICS accredited (Desirable) * Full Drivers Licence and own transport

Our client are a specialist Businesses having the resources and expertise to undertake a wide variety of rail-based development and construction projects. These projects encompass the Signalling, Power and Communications sectors within mainline railways and urban mass transit systems in the UK & Ireland. We are keen to recruit and train motivated, enthusiastic and committed people to join their multi-disciplinary specialist teams. We are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within a busy Power department. Key responsibilities of the role will include: * Production of monthly accounting, costing, contract, management, and financial information. * Monitor analyse and report on the bill of quantities, specification and contractual implications of ongoing and new projects. * Liaise with the client regarding costing information, highlighting, and managing any variations to cost or specification. * Liaise with the client regarding the development and follow-up business including the provision of quotes on minor works. * Assist the Contracts Manager in the preparation of tender enquiries, responses and the determination of the Company’s charging structures. The successful candidate will have gained extensive experience in the role of SQS within a rail contracting environment and hold a tertiary qualification in quantity surveying or construction. You will also be ambitious with a desire to develop yourself and the quantity surveying function. Opportunities for future development and growth will be available for the right candidate. You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, with a minimum level of supervision. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are required for this role. Our client will offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, performance related pay, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience