Reinforced Recruitment

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Reinforced Recruitment Erith, Kent
13/04/2026
Full time
Assistant Estimator Salary: Up to £45,000 + package Location: Erith, Greater London (office-based, 5 days a week) The Opportunity We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Estimator to join a leading specialist contractor based in Erith. With over 60 years' heritage in delivering dry lining, façades, glazing and architectural metalwork across the UK, this business thrives on technical quality, collaborative teamwork and long-term client partnerships making this an ideal environment to grow your commercial career. This is a progressive role well suited to someone with some estimating experience in any internal trade including M&E whether that's from a subcontractor, main contractor, or project/quantity surveying background. You'll work closely with an experienced commercial team, developing huge breadth of exposure across cost planning, tender preparation and pricing. About the Role What You'll Be Doing Working from the Erith head office, you will be an active member of the estimating team, supporting bids across a range of high-profile construction projects (internal finishes, façades, glazing and metalwork packages). You'll: Support pre-construction and tender submissions by preparing take-offs and costings. Collaborate with senior estimators to build competitive, accurate proposals. Analyse supplier pricing and market rates to optimise estimates. Learn to interpret specifications, drawings and schedules of works. Contribute to commercial risk analysis and value engineering discussions. This role is perfect for someone looking to accelerate their estimating capability and take on increasing responsibility in a supportive environment. About the Business Where You'll Be Working You'll be joining one of the UK's most established specialist contractors a business with a reputation for technical excellence in internal dry lining, external façades, glazing systems, metalwork and building envelope solutions. Trusted by major developers and contractors nationwide, the company combines deep craft expertise with a people-focused culture that nurtures growth and learning from day one. Their ethos emphasises quality, transparency, innovation and continuous improvement, with teams encouraged to build technical knowledge and take ownership as they develop professionally. Requirements & Rewards What You Need, and What You'll Get Back What you'll bring: Some estimating experience (any internal trade, including M&E, subcontractor or contractor background). Keen attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. Good communication and analytical skills. A relevant qualification (HNC/HND/degree) in construction, surveying or engineering is beneficial but not essential. What you'll get back: Up to £45,000 salary with a competitive benefits package. Full-time, office-based role in Erith (5 days per week). Genuine career progression with structured development and mentoring. Exposure to varied and technically engaging projects across multiple sectors. To Apply Interested? Apply directly via the job board or get in touch to find out more: Email: Send your CV to . co . uk (remove spaces) Call: Contact Alex on the number below LinkedIn: Connect with Alex Wallace and send a message Not sure if it's the perfect fit? No problem reach out and we'll talk it through. I'll always give you honest advice.
Reinforced Recruitment
13/04/2026
Full time
Assistant Design Manager (Structural Engineering Background) Salary: £40,000 £50,000 + Package Location: London (various opportunities available across London & South East) After working closely with and placing a handful of Structural Engineers into Design Management roles, I have a selection of vacancies available to Structural Engineers looking for a change in role and opportunities down the Design Management route. Overview High-Impact Projects: Work on prestigious and complex construction projects that push the boundaries of structural engineering and project management. Career Progression: Enjoy a tailored career development plan, including rapid salary increases, within a company committed to fostering professional growth and well-being. Competitive Benefits Package: Offering a salary of up to £45k, 23 days of holiday, life insurance, healthcare, pension contributions, and a substantial car allowance. Supportive Work Environment: Join an industry-leading organisation dedicated to employee development and providing the necessary tools for success. About The Role What You ll Be Doing Various clients of mine are seeking Assistant Design Managers with a background in structural engineering to join their team in long-term progressive Design Management roles. You will play a key role in supporting the Design Manager by overseeing all technical and design aspects of the project, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes. These positions involve working closely with subcontractors, managing schedules, coordinating site activities, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Clear communication with stakeholders and the project team is critical to this role. What You ll Need A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in Structural Engineering roles, either with a consultancy, main or sub-contractors. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. A proactive mindset and excellent interpersonal skills for relationship-building. Detail-oriented with a focus on high standards of quality and safety. Excellent communication skills. What You Get in Return A clear pathway to Design Management role within the construction industry. Support from an employer with a strong focus on employee care and development. Competitive salary of up to £45k + Package This is an excellent opportunity for a structural engineer looking to step into project management while contributing to high-profile construction projects. If you meet the criteria and are ready for the next step in your career, apply today. To Apply: Click "apply" on the job board. Email your CV directly to . co . uk (remove the spaces first!) Call Alex on the number below. Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. If you have any questions about the role or your suitability, feel free to reach out. We're here to assist you in finding the best career move.
Reinforced Recruitment
13/04/2026
Full time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Office Fit Out Location: West End, London Salary: £45,000 £55,000 + Package Sector: Commercial Office Fit Out / Refurbishment Assistant Quantity Surveyor West End An established and growing office fit-out contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of high-quality Cat A and Cat B office fit-out projects across Central London. This is a strong opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to gain broader commercial exposure within a smaller, well-structured business delivering projects typically ranging from £100k to £5m (circa £1m average value). The role offers hands-on involvement across multiple projects, working closely with experienced Project Managers in a collaborative environment that allows you to develop faster than in a larger corporate contractor. The Role Based in the West End with regular site visits, you will support the commercial management of multiple live projects at any one time, gaining exposure across the full commercial lifecycle. The business delivers primarily office fit-out projects for blue-chip clients, with around 65% of contracts operating under Design & Build arrangements. Key responsibilities will include: • Assisting with cost management across multiple office fit-out projects • Pricing works and variations with support from senior commercial staff • Subcontractor procurement, package comparison and negotiation • Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payment processes • Assisting with variation assessment and commercial reporting • Working closely with Project Managers on project delivery and client liaison • Supporting project close-out and final account preparation You will typically support the commercial management of two to three live projects simultaneously. The Company Founded in 2019, this contractor has quickly developed a strong reputation within the London office fit-out market, delivering high-quality commercial interiors across the West End and wider Central London. The business currently turns over approximately £12m and operates with a tight-knit team of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers within a flat management structure. Clients include Royal London, Bloomberg, AXA and Aviva, with projects delivered across a range of prime London commercial buildings. Recent schemes include projects at 10 Chiswell Street and Brook Street in Mayfair. Projects typically involve internal fit-out packages including drylining, M&E, joinery and decoration, delivered through a trusted and established supply chain. The role is primarily office-based in the West End with regular site visits, offering strong collaboration with the wider delivery team. What They Are Looking For • Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate Quantity Surveyor role within construction or fit-out • Exposure to subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and cost reporting • Confidence, or the willingness to develop the ability, to price works independently • Someone seeking broader commercial responsibility and faster career development • Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred but not essential • Stable career history with evidence of reliability and commitment • Proactive, inquisitive and commercially minded approach Salary & Package • £45,000 £55,000 basic salary depending on experience • Competitive benefits package • Strong hands-on commercial exposure across multiple projects • Close collaboration with experienced Project Managers • Clear development pathway within a growing contractor • Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial fit-out schemes in Central London Apply If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to gain broader experience and accelerate your development within the London fit-out market, apply using one of the options below: • Apply via the job board • Send your CV directly to (url removed) • Connect with Alex Wallace at Reinforced Recruitment on LinkedIn and send a message If you want broader exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to accelerate your QS career, this is a role worth discussing.
Reinforced Recruitment Erith, Kent
13/04/2026
Full time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary: Up to £45k Location: Erith, Kent Headlines A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK s leading specialist contractors. This business is known for delivering high-quality façades, drylining, partitions, ceilings, and internal fit-out packages on major schemes across London and the South East. With a proven track record spanning decades and a reputation for excellence, they have built strong partnerships with tier one contractors and developers, working on some of the region s most complex and high-profile projects. This is an exciting chance to join their growing commercial team and build a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities. Your Next Job What You ll Be Doing As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you ll support the commercial team across a range of packages and projects, helping to ensure financial efficiency and successful delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Cost Management: Assist with valuations, variations, forecasting, and cost control across multiple live packages. Procurement Support: Help prepare tender documents, issue orders, and liaise with supply chain partners. Subcontractor Accounts: Monitor applications, payments, and contract administration. Project Collaboration: Work alongside site teams, project managers, and senior surveyors to ensure commercial targets are achieved. Reporting: Contribute to monthly CVRs, commercial reports, and risk management strategies. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Support the development of strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants. Your Next Employer Where You ll Be Doing It This contractor has been established for over 65 years and is widely recognised as a market leader in specialist trade contracting. Their portfolio includes projects in commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and leisure sectors, ranging from high-rise developments to complex refurbishments and landmark buildings. They are driven by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity priding themselves on the quality of their delivery and their commitment to developing people. Their teams are known for combining technical expertise with a hands-on, problem-solving approach, ensuring lasting value for clients and an excellent environment for staff to thrive. For an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor, this represents a genuine opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, take on meaningful responsibility, and grow within a respected contractor that invests in long-term careers. Requirements & Rewards What You Give & What You Get Back To be successful in this role, you should have: A degree (or working towards one) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Experience in a similar Assistant QS role, ideally within specialist contracting or main contracting. Strong commercial awareness, numerical ability, and communication skills. A proactive approach, team focus, and eagerness to develop professionally. A full UK driving licence is preferred. In return, you ll receive: A competitive salary of up to £45k + benefits. Hands-on involvement in major projects across London and the South East. Mentoring, training, and structured development pathways from senior commercial staff. Long-term career opportunities in a company that actively promotes from within. The chance to be part of a supportive, close-knit commercial team within a business that has an outstanding industry reputation. To Apply Choose What Works for You Click apply on this job board. Send your CV directly to . co . uk (remove the spaces!). Call Alex using the number below. Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message. If you re unsure whether this role is the right step for you, just get in touch I ll happily provide honest feedback and guidance. About Me I m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in connecting people with roles that align with their career ambitions offering insight, support, and a straightforward approach every step of the way. Let s find the right next move for your career.
Reinforced Recruitment City, Birmingham
31/03/2026
Full time
Contracts Manager - Specialist Care Home Construction Project-based, varying locations across UK £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits The Headlines - Senior Contracts Manager role with a specialist contractor delivering care home construction projects across the UK . - Lead commercial and contract delivery on a varied portfolio of high profile care home builds for leading care operators. - Opportunity to work with a highly experienced leadership team with strong sector knowledge and over 60 years' combined experience. - Competitive salary plus benefits and clear progression within a company focused on quality, service and long term client partnerships. Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing This is a rare chance for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist care home contractor that builds purpose designed care facilities across the UK. You'll be responsible for leading commercial oversight and contract management on live contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory expectations. Key responsibilities include: - Full contract and commercial management across multiple care home construction projects. - Managing cost control, change management, risk registers and contractual obligations. - Preparing valuations, claims, extensions of time and commercial reports for senior leadership. - Leading joint risk workshops and coordinating with design, planning, procurement and delivery teams. - Building strong commercial relationships with care home operators, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners. - Driving best practice procurement, value engineering and programme optimisation. In this role you'll work closely with directors and senior management who bring extensive sector specific knowledge across design, planning and construction delivery. Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It You'll be joining a care home building specialist with a long track record of delivering purpose built residential, nursing and dementia care homes throughout the UK. The business manages the full development process , from early commercial planning through to completed handover, and is known for its strong delivery standards, high safety performance and collaborative approach with clients and supply partners. Projects include a wide range of schemes for leading care operators, with numerous beds completed and many more under construction across multiple counties. The head office is based in Oxfordshire, anchored by a supportive, skilled senior leadership team focused on innovation, continual improvement and quality delivery. Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get You'll need: - Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or equivalent in main contracting with traditional build care home experience essential. - Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, risk and procurement. - Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholders and financial performance across multiple sites. - Openness to travelling across a patch to sites under their control - although there will be no set place of work and the company will try to keep you as local as possible; you will be required to travel where the work is, across central and southern England. - Commercial awareness with analytical skills to support cost effective decision making. In return, you'll receive: - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits (DOE). - Significant exposure to complex, specialist care home builds delivered nationwide. - Clear long term progression and senior development opportunities. - Collaborative leadership and exposure to a business with deep sector expertise. - A culture focused on professional development within a quality driven construction business. To Apply - Choose What Works for You - Click Apply on this job board - Send your CV directly to . co . uk - Call Alex on number below - Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message Even if you're passively considering a move, I'm always happy to share honest market insight and career advice. About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment , working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in placing commercial, contracts and senior delivery professionals into roles where they can thrive and progress. Let's talk when you're ready.
Reinforced Recruitment
31/03/2026
Full time
Contracts Manager - Specialist Care Home Construction Project-based, varying locations across UK £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits The Headlines - Senior Contracts Manager role with a specialist contractor delivering care home construction projects across the UK . - Lead commercial and contract delivery on a varied portfolio of high profile care home builds for leading care operators. - Opportunity to work with a highly experienced leadership team with strong sector knowledge and over 60 years' combined experience. - Competitive salary plus benefits and clear progression within a company focused on quality, service and long term client partnerships. Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing This is a rare chance for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist care home contractor that builds purpose designed care facilities across the UK. You'll be responsible for leading commercial oversight and contract management on live contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory expectations. Key responsibilities include: - Full contract and commercial management across multiple care home construction projects. - Managing cost control, change management, risk registers and contractual obligations. - Preparing valuations, claims, extensions of time and commercial reports for senior leadership. - Leading joint risk workshops and coordinating with design, planning, procurement and delivery teams. - Building strong commercial relationships with care home operators, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners. - Driving best practice procurement, value engineering and programme optimisation. In this role you'll work closely with directors and senior management who bring extensive sector specific knowledge across design, planning and construction delivery. Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It You'll be joining a care home building specialist with a long track record of delivering purpose built residential, nursing and dementia care homes throughout the UK. The business manages the full development process , from early commercial planning through to completed handover, and is known for its strong delivery standards, high safety performance and collaborative approach with clients and supply partners. Projects include a wide range of schemes for leading care operators, with numerous beds completed and many more under construction across multiple counties. The head office is based in Oxfordshire, anchored by a supportive, skilled senior leadership team focused on innovation, continual improvement and quality delivery. Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get You'll need: - Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or equivalent in main contracting with traditional build care home experience essential. - Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, risk and procurement. - Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholders and financial performance across multiple sites. - Openness to travelling across a patch to sites under their control - although there will be no set place of work and the company will try to keep you as local as possible; you will be required to travel where the work is, across central and southern England. - Commercial awareness with analytical skills to support cost effective decision making. In return, you'll receive: - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits (DOE). - Significant exposure to complex, specialist care home builds delivered nationwide. - Clear long term progression and senior development opportunities. - Collaborative leadership and exposure to a business with deep sector expertise. - A culture focused on professional development within a quality driven construction business. To Apply - Choose What Works for You - Click Apply on this job board - Send your CV directly to . co . uk - Call Alex on number below - Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message Even if you're passively considering a move, I'm always happy to share honest market insight and career advice. About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment , working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in placing commercial, contracts and senior delivery professionals into roles where they can thrive and progress. Let's talk when you're ready.
Reinforced Recruitment Badshot Lea, Surrey
31/03/2026
Full time
Project Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor High-End Residential Location: Farnham, Surrey (Local Projects) Salary: £65,000 £75,000 + Package + Progression Why This Role Stands Out If you re a Quantity Surveyor looking to move away from volume-driven work and into high-quality, bespoke residential projects, this role offers a genuine step up. You ll take full commercial ownership of high-value homes , working directly with private clients and senior decision-makers not stuck managing small packages. • Clear progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor • High-spec, design-led residential projects • Flexible working (1 2 days WFH) • Strong, secured pipeline of work • Real project ownership from day one The Opportunity An established, financially secure residential contractor is looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Farnham. You ll take responsibility for 2 live projects, managing them from pre-construction through to final account. This is a role where you ll run your own jobs, not just support a Senior QS. Your Role • Full commercial management of high-end residential projects • Procurement and subcontractor management • Cost planning, budgeting, and reporting • Valuations, variations, and final accounts • Direct client liaison (high-net-worth individuals) • Working closely with site and design teams The Company • Privately-owned residential contractor • £30m turnover with strong financial stability • Specialist in prime and super-prime residential • Projects across Surrey, London, and the South East • Mix of bespoke new builds and high-end refurbishments • Strong reputation for quality and repeat business What They re Looking For • 5+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor • Experience in residential or high-spec projects preferred • Ability to manage projects independently • Strong commercial and client-facing skills • Professional, proactive, and detail-focused What You ll Get • £65,000 £75,000 salary (DOE) • Competitive package • Flexible working (up to 2 days from home) • Clear progression to Senior QS • Exposure to some of the UK s most exclusive residential projects Apply Now Apply via this advert or contact directly: • Email: . co . uk • Call: Alex Wallace for a confidential chat • Connect on LinkedIn: Alex Wallace Reinforced Recruitment Not sure if it s right for you? Get in touch anyway I ll give you honest, straightforward advice. About Reinforced Recruitment We specialise in placing construction professionals across London and the South East, focusing on long-term career moves, not quick placements. I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing construction professionals across London and the South East, with a personal, tailored approach that aligns your career goals with the right opportunities.