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Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor Birmingham An opportunity currently exists with a leading M&E Contractor to work on a flagship project in Birmingham. The client is looking for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor due to an increase in workload and is able to offer the opportunity to work on challenging and interesting projects whist offering career development opportunities. On offer for this Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor is a salary to £65,000 p.a. plus benefits. If you would like to discuss this Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work for a Major civil contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering projects across all sectors including Highways, Rail and infrastructure. Role will be based on a major project in the Midlands My client a Multi million pound contractor with over 30 years industry experience with a great reputation across the country. If successful you will be joining a contractor with dedicated staff that works closely with their clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations. The Ideal candidate will need to obtain Relevant Qualifications; * Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering * Progressed steadily from an Engineering background * Previously worked on Civil sectors * Chartered or Working towards Chartership * Experience of managing a team of on site staff (engineers, foreperson, etc) Roles & Responsibilities: * The preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment * The preparation of Cost Reports to the Client * The preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules. * The administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts * Contract administration, including change management and maintaining associated registers

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work for a Major civil contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering projects across all sectors including Highways, Rail and infrastructure. Role will be based on a major project in the Midlands My client a Multi million pound contractor with over 30 years industry experience with a great reputation across the country. If successful you will be joining a contractor with dedicated staff that works closely with their clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations. The Ideal candidate will need to obtain Relevant Qualifications; * Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering * Progressed steadily from an Engineering background * Previously worked on Civil sectors * Chartered or Working towards Chartership * Experience of managing a team of on site staff (engineers, foreperson, etc) Roles & Responsibilities: * The preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment * The preparation of Cost Reports to the Client * The preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules. * The administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts * Contract administration, including change management and maintaining associated registers

Senior Quantity Surveyor Main Contracting Newcastle c. £75,000 p.a. plus benefits An experienced Senior QS with the ability to commercially manage new build schemes in excess of £30m under a JCT form of contract is required by a leading main contractor. Operating across the North East the ideal candidate will reside in and around Newcastle and possess a stable career history working form main contractors. On offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity is basic salary of c.£75,000 p.a. plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor with suitable experience and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

We are currently seeking a Big Manager to work for a major contractor to bolster and highly successful pre construction team working on multi discipline civil engineering tenders up to £100m The ideal candidate will be tasked to To lead, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of large scale bids (and sometimes PQQs) ensuring that high quality, compelling proposals are delivered to the customer in a manner consistent with the Lifecycle and strategy for winning the right business. You will obtain Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the entire supply chain, Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential, as is a flexible attitude to deal with a variable and demanding workload. It is important to be a strong team player with proven experience of leading an estimating team, but also able to work on own initiative. Able to prepare written proposals to Clients questions to form winning bids. Strong all round knowledge of Estimating is required alongside a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages . The individual will hold a valid CSCS card, hold membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB or ICE or be qualified through experience gained in a similar role. Main Responsibilities: * Participate in the selection of realistic, achievable, profitable opportunities * Formulate and agree bid & win strategies with senior management to secure profitable orders * Form relationships with the customer or their representatives to develop clear understanding of their requirements to enable development of our value proposition * Establish, manage and maintain an approved bid budget * Oversee and lead the preparation, coordination and delivery of presentations to customers as required, to successfully communicate our proposals * Attendance at key customer meetings and industry events (e.g. bidder open days) * Oversee the establishment, production and implementation of bid management processes, * Develop technical expertise to differentiate the regional business from competing regional businesses * Ensure that technical support is provided throughout bids and delivery as required * Encourage knowledge sharing across Centres of Excellence and the wider Group (harness the capability of the larger organisation on a local basis) * Provide leadership to the design, development and engineering solutions teams, ensuring effective resource allocation to bid teams and projects * Lead and manage teams effectively to work with customers, to optimise value in bids and on projects * Support the Delivery Unit Commercial Director in post bid negotiations * Ensure that identified risk and opportunity is managed as part of the pricing process * Participate in providing the “winning strategy” including margin/profit decisions * Supervise and provide commercial & technical advice to estimators * Assist with and prepare documentation for submission to the customer * Ensure that considered responses are produced to customer generated questions / queries during / after the tender process * Ensure that appropriate and adequate handover information is generated to enable the project operational and commercial team to fully understand the delivery strategy adopted in the tender and that all relevant documentation is transferred * Lead, coach and develop individuals to build high performing teams and create a pipeline of talent to both enhance and grow the team * Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm * Support the delivery of companies Sustainability activities

A Main contractor have recently been successful in securing a long term Framework with Thames Water and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to join thier team. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in civil engineering and the water sector and be based within the Thames Valley Region. Our Contract Managers work are responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of infra and non infra projects across both clean and wastewater disciplines. Schemes are varied in both size and complexity but typically consists civils, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control. Main Responsibilities include: * Overall responsibility for ensuring our projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard * Control all aspects of programmes ensuring systems, policies and procedures are fully adhered to * Ensure strict compliance with legislation and our internal policies and procedures, particularly relating to Health & Safety, environmental and quality control * Managing the project lifecycle from end to end: through mobilisation, delivery through to completion and handover * Managing, planning, reporting, forecasting and implementing mitigation plans as appropriate * Driving performance in Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment * Overseeing all construction work in the field including the management of our construction partners and suppliers to ensure compliance with project build requirements and ensuring an appropriate level of quality assurance * Liaising with our internal Network Planning/Design and Operations teams to optimise the plan for an economic build programme * Positively develop and manage strong Customer relations * Stakeholder management: working with Local Councils and Authorities to give them a high level of confidence that our build programme will minimise disruption whilst keeping the public safe * Working collaboratively with our construction build partners to develop strong relationships and alignment to ensure mutual success * Implement project resources and structures to ensure efficient use of equipment, site facilities, purchasing, and labour * Building and developing a high performing team; including recruitment, induction, training and development, performance management, engagement and communication Candidate Specification * Previous experience of managing civil engineering and building services contracts * Experience in the supervision of multiple multidisciplinary D&B projects including civils, MEICA works & earthworks * Experienced in all aspects of project controls and planning and the management and resolution of change controls * Knowledge of IChemE and or NEC 3 contracts or similar * Strong leadership capability * Experience of building strong relationships with contract partners, Local Councils and Highways Authorities or similar * The ability to build high performing teams with a strong company ethos * Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills * Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation

Intermediate QS / Quantity Surveyor Residential Hampshire Due to growth, a well-respected Hampshire based residential developer is looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to its commercial team. Working on new build residential projects with unit types ranging from 1 bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom detached homes you will be typically looking after 2 projects running concurrently. The client is looking for a career focused QS who will be keen it undertake on more responsibility and continue with their career development. On offer for this Intermediate QS / Quantity Surveyor opportunity is basic salary to £50,000 p.a. plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a Quantity Surveyor with experience of working for a residential developer and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

A main civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Engineer for on multi discipline civil / Water framework based in North East They are looking for someone that wants to push themselves and progress with a reputable major contractor, there will be training provided so that you can progress from your current position. Key Areas of responsibility will include: * Requires a good level of communication skills * Obtain drawings, notify any changes * Request RFI’s and maintain tracking system to manage responses and close out * Ensure all temporary works designs are in place * Ensure all work is undertaken to the current drawings and specification * Ensure setting out is undertaken in accordance with the method statement and risk assessment * Manage the concrete cube process. * Manage the quality assurance (QA) checks, reports and files. * Manage and co-ordinate engineering resource to carry out and gather as built information. * Close out defects in a timely fashion Health and Safety * Read and understand the Health and Safety policy and procedures and carry out work in accordance with its requirements. * Work in accordance with the Quality and Environmental procedures and ensure the relevant forms are completed. * Liaise with the site manager on a regular basis and report any health and safety noncompliance

Assistant QS Main Contractor Berkshire An excellent opportunity exists for a career focused Assistant QS looking for an opportunity to get great career development and support whilst working on a major scheme. The client is privately owned and is going form strength to strength with an excellent Commercial Director at the helm with a passion and desire to develop his staff. On offer for this Assistant QS opportunity is a salary guide of £25,000 - £35,000 plus benefits and also comes with the option of supporting day release if you are still on it. If you are an Assistant QS and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

We are currently recruiting an experienced Project Manager for one of our Clients who is a leading UK Rail contractor working on a number of rail related projects across the area. This would suit someone from a Civil Engineering background and with previous Rail experience. Our Client is a multi-disciplined Civil Engineering Contractor delivering projects that are time and safety critical within the Rail industry. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a project team on a Rail project. The role will include day to day project management duties on site where you will have a site team reporting directly to you. The role will involve the management of site activity, programming work and resources, health, safety and environmental planning and monitoring, client and sub-contractor liaison and reporting on project progress to the project teams. You will also have to liaise with the Client and attend regular meetings regarding progress and issues etc. The successful candidate will be the main site contact and reporting into the Contracts Manager. You will also ensure that the project teams carry out the works to a high quality standard in a safe manner and to agreed timescales whilst maintaining profitability and ensuring that all incidents/accidents and near misses are reported correctly. Knowledge & Experience: • Strong knowledge of Civil engineering within Rail • Rail Experience • Experience of Project Delivery • Ability to liaise with the Client, Engineers, Estimators and Surveyors • Degree Qualified • Proficient using Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook and Excel • Knowledge of method statements and risk assessments • Valid CSCS Card • Knowledge of Health & Safety Procedures, Management Systems and Quality Assurance Procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious Project Manager looking to progress their career. Competitive salary and package on offer and a chance to work on interesting and diverse projects. If you would be interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in contact with James on (phone number removed)

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work for a Main Civil Engineering Contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus of infrastructure, Highway’s and Rail based projects. Role will be based on a project in East Anglia and work within the Eastern regional business unit My client a Multi million pound contractor with over 50 years industry experience with a great reputation across the country. If successful you will be joining a contractor with dedicated staff that works closely with their clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations. The Ideal candidate will need to obtain Relevant Qualifications; * Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering * Progressed steadily from an Engineering background * Previously worked on Civil sectors * Chartered or Working towards Chartership * Experience of managing a team of on site staff (engineers, foreperson, etc) Roles & Responsibilities: * The preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment * The preparation of Cost Reports to the Client * The preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules. * The administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts * Contract administration, including change management and maintaining associated registers

Senior Quantity Surveyor Main Contracting Newcastle c. £75,000 p.a. plus benefits An experienced Senior QS with the ability to commercially manage new build schemes in excess of £30m under a JCT form of contract is required by a leading main contractor. Operating across the North East the ideal candidate will reside in and around Newcastle and possess a stable career history working form main contractors. On offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity is basic salary of c.£75,000 p.a. plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor with suitable experience and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

We are currently seeking a Big Manager to work for a major contractor to bolster and highly successful pre construction team working on multi discipline civil engineering tenders up to £100m The ideal candidate will be tasked to To lead, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of large scale bids (and sometimes PQQs) ensuring that high quality, compelling proposals are delivered to the customer in a manner consistent with the Lifecycle and strategy for winning the right business. You will obtain Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the entire supply chain, Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential, as is a flexible attitude to deal with a variable and demanding workload. It is important to be a strong team player with proven experience of leading an estimating team, but also able to work on own initiative. Able to prepare written proposals to Clients questions to form winning bids. Strong all round knowledge of Estimating is required alongside a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages . The individual will hold a valid CSCS card, hold membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB or ICE or be qualified through experience gained in a similar role. Main Responsibilities: * Participate in the selection of realistic, achievable, profitable opportunities * Formulate and agree bid & win strategies with senior management to secure profitable orders * Form relationships with the customer or their representatives to develop clear understanding of their requirements to enable development of our value proposition * Establish, manage and maintain an approved bid budget * Oversee and lead the preparation, coordination and delivery of presentations to customers as required, to successfully communicate our proposals * Attendance at key customer meetings and industry events (e.g. bidder open days) * Oversee the establishment, production and implementation of bid management processes, * Develop technical expertise to differentiate the regional business from competing regional businesses * Ensure that technical support is provided throughout bids and delivery as required * Encourage knowledge sharing across Centres of Excellence and the wider Group (harness the capability of the larger organisation on a local basis) * Provide leadership to the design, development and engineering solutions teams, ensuring effective resource allocation to bid teams and projects * Lead and manage teams effectively to work with customers, to optimise value in bids and on projects * Support the Delivery Unit Commercial Director in post bid negotiations * Ensure that identified risk and opportunity is managed as part of the pricing process * Participate in providing the “winning strategy” including margin/profit decisions * Supervise and provide commercial & technical advice to estimators * Assist with and prepare documentation for submission to the customer * Ensure that considered responses are produced to customer generated questions / queries during / after the tender process * Ensure that appropriate and adequate handover information is generated to enable the project operational and commercial team to fully understand the delivery strategy adopted in the tender and that all relevant documentation is transferred * Lead, coach and develop individuals to build high performing teams and create a pipeline of talent to both enhance and grow the team * Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm * Support the delivery of companies Sustainability activities

A Main contractor have recently been successful in securing a long term Framework with Thames Water and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to join thier team. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in civil engineering and the water sector and be based within the Thames Valley Region. Our Contract Managers work are responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of infra and non infra projects across both clean and wastewater disciplines. Schemes are varied in both size and complexity but typically consists civils, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control. Main Responsibilities include: * Overall responsibility for ensuring our projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard * Control all aspects of programmes ensuring systems, policies and procedures are fully adhered to * Ensure strict compliance with legislation and our internal policies and procedures, particularly relating to Health & Safety, environmental and quality control * Managing the project lifecycle from end to end: through mobilisation, delivery through to completion and handover * Managing, planning, reporting, forecasting and implementing mitigation plans as appropriate * Driving performance in Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment * Overseeing all construction work in the field including the management of our construction partners and suppliers to ensure compliance with project build requirements and ensuring an appropriate level of quality assurance * Liaising with our internal Network Planning/Design and Operations teams to optimise the plan for an economic build programme * Positively develop and manage strong Customer relations * Stakeholder management: working with Local Councils and Authorities to give them a high level of confidence that our build programme will minimise disruption whilst keeping the public safe * Working collaboratively with our construction build partners to develop strong relationships and alignment to ensure mutual success * Implement project resources and structures to ensure efficient use of equipment, site facilities, purchasing, and labour * Building and developing a high performing team; including recruitment, induction, training and development, performance management, engagement and communication Candidate Specification * Previous experience of managing civil engineering and building services contracts * Experience in the supervision of multiple multidisciplinary D&B projects including civils, MEICA works & earthworks * Experienced in all aspects of project controls and planning and the management and resolution of change controls * Knowledge of IChemE and or NEC 3 contracts or similar * Strong leadership capability * Experience of building strong relationships with contract partners, Local Councils and Highways Authorities or similar * The ability to build high performing teams with a strong company ethos * Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills * Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation

Intermediate QS / Quantity Surveyor Residential Hampshire Due to growth, a well-respected Hampshire based residential developer is looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to its commercial team. Working on new build residential projects with unit types ranging from 1 bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom detached homes you will be typically looking after 2 projects running concurrently. The client is looking for a career focused QS who will be keen it undertake on more responsibility and continue with their career development. On offer for this Intermediate QS / Quantity Surveyor opportunity is basic salary to £50,000 p.a. plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a Quantity Surveyor with experience of working for a residential developer and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

A main civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Engineer for on multi discipline civil / Water framework based in North East They are looking for someone that wants to push themselves and progress with a reputable major contractor, there will be training provided so that you can progress from your current position. Key Areas of responsibility will include: * Requires a good level of communication skills * Obtain drawings, notify any changes * Request RFI’s and maintain tracking system to manage responses and close out * Ensure all temporary works designs are in place * Ensure all work is undertaken to the current drawings and specification * Ensure setting out is undertaken in accordance with the method statement and risk assessment * Manage the concrete cube process. * Manage the quality assurance (QA) checks, reports and files. * Manage and co-ordinate engineering resource to carry out and gather as built information. * Close out defects in a timely fashion Health and Safety * Read and understand the Health and Safety policy and procedures and carry out work in accordance with its requirements. * Work in accordance with the Quality and Environmental procedures and ensure the relevant forms are completed. * Liaise with the site manager on a regular basis and report any health and safety noncompliance

Assistant QS Main Contractor Berkshire An excellent opportunity exists for a career focused Assistant QS looking for an opportunity to get great career development and support whilst working on a major scheme. The client is privately owned and is going form strength to strength with an excellent Commercial Director at the helm with a passion and desire to develop his staff. On offer for this Assistant QS opportunity is a salary guide of £25,000 - £35,000 plus benefits and also comes with the option of supporting day release if you are still on it. If you are an Assistant QS and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please submit your CV via this advert to Craig Swift in the first instance

We are currently recruiting an experienced Project Manager for one of our Clients who is a leading UK Rail contractor working on a number of rail related projects across the area. This would suit someone from a Civil Engineering background and with previous Rail experience. Our Client is a multi-disciplined Civil Engineering Contractor delivering projects that are time and safety critical within the Rail industry. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a project team on a Rail project. The role will include day to day project management duties on site where you will have a site team reporting directly to you. The role will involve the management of site activity, programming work and resources, health, safety and environmental planning and monitoring, client and sub-contractor liaison and reporting on project progress to the project teams. You will also have to liaise with the Client and attend regular meetings regarding progress and issues etc. The successful candidate will be the main site contact and reporting into the Contracts Manager. You will also ensure that the project teams carry out the works to a high quality standard in a safe manner and to agreed timescales whilst maintaining profitability and ensuring that all incidents/accidents and near misses are reported correctly. Knowledge & Experience: • Strong knowledge of Civil engineering within Rail • Rail Experience • Experience of Project Delivery • Ability to liaise with the Client, Engineers, Estimators and Surveyors • Degree Qualified • Proficient using Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook and Excel • Knowledge of method statements and risk assessments • Valid CSCS Card • Knowledge of Health & Safety Procedures, Management Systems and Quality Assurance Procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious Project Manager looking to progress their career. Competitive salary and package on offer and a chance to work on interesting and diverse projects. If you would be interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in contact with James on (phone number removed)

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work for a Main Civil Engineering Contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus of infrastructure, Highway’s and Rail based projects. Role will be based on a project in East Anglia and work within the Eastern regional business unit My client a Multi million pound contractor with over 50 years industry experience with a great reputation across the country. If successful you will be joining a contractor with dedicated staff that works closely with their clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations. The Ideal candidate will need to obtain Relevant Qualifications; * Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering * Progressed steadily from an Engineering background * Previously worked on Civil sectors * Chartered or Working towards Chartership * Experience of managing a team of on site staff (engineers, foreperson, etc) Roles & Responsibilities: * The preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment * The preparation of Cost Reports to the Client * The preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules. * The administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts * Contract administration, including change management and maintaining associated registers

We are looking to recruit an experienced Environmental Manager to work for a UK leading highways contractor based in Hertfordshire. Must have Highwys Experience. You will be environmental lead throughout the business providing advice during detailed design into construction on various highways projects across the SE and London. You will be providing specialist environmental advice to support ongoing operations and ensure the business remains compliant with all environmental legislation. You will also mentor other members of the team and develop strong relationships with stakeholders. Duties: * Assist in the review of documentation (review of environmental documentation e.g., environmental statement, flood modelling, noise modelling, ecology surveys etc.) * Provide written environmental reports, management plans and strategies as needed. * Provide advice, support and assistance to operational and project personnel to enable them to deliver and manage their environmental and sustainable responsibilities and objectives. * Assist the environmental lead and wider Infrastructure environmental team in any best practice initiatives and delivering ad-hoc improvement projects. * Assist in the development and delivery of suitable environmental and sustainability training for all project staff. * Represent and promote the Environment Enabling Function in internal and external meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums – communicating best practice standards and initiatives * Write, update, review and ensure compliance with the project Construction Environmental Management Plan, Site Waste Management Plan, other relevant environmental management plans and associated documentation Skills /Qualifications: * Must have highways experience * Degree level in appropriate Environmental or relevant discipline * Substantiated construction industry experience or relevant environmental experience in a similar sector * Minimum Practitioner Membership with IEMA or similar professional membership * Full driving licence and willingness to travel across projects/ contracts in region * Competent IT skills Benefits: * Company Car/Allowance * Pension • Healthcare * Training and Development * Cycle to work Schemes * Enhanced annual leave * 25 days holiday