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We are currently collaborating with a main contractor that specialises in the Responsive repairs, planned maintenance and retrofit projects for local authorities and housing associations. With offices across the UK the company now employs over 700 skilled operatives and specialists delivering a national solution with a local focus. Since their inception 20 years ago, the company has grown rapidly having completed works on over 5,000 tenanted properties and now turnover in excess of 80 million offering comprehensive works covering full kitchen and bathroom replacements, electrical rewires, boiler changes, new heating systems, disabled adaptations, external insulated rendering, general roofing, loft insulation, and external environmental works. The Role Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Roofing Division, working on pitched and flat roofing projects for social housing clients around the M25 and home counties. This role will be office-based in Essex two days per week, with the remaining time spent on site supporting delivery teams across live projects. The Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple roofing schemes, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversee the delivery of multiple pitched and flat roofing projects across social housing portfolios Develop and manage project programmes using MS Project Manage and support a team of Site Managers, Supervisors, and Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and client requirements Maintain strong relationships with local authorities, housing associations, and residents Monitor health, safety, and quality standards across all sites Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour to ensure efficient delivery Report on project progress, risks, and performance to senior management Resolve site and operational issues quickly and effectively The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a main contractor or subcontracting environment Strong background in pitched and flat roofing projects, ideally within the social housing sector Experience managing multiple live projects and site teams simultaneously Competence in programme planning using MS Project Experience managing Site Managers, Supervisors, and RLOs Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills A practical, delivery-focused approach with a strong understanding of operational and commercial pressures

We are currently collaborating with a main contractor that specialises in the Responsive repairs, planned maintenance and retrofit projects for local authorities and housing associations. With offices across the UK the company now employs over 700 skilled operatives and specialists delivering a national solution with a local focus. Since their inception 20 years ago, the company has grown rapidly having completed works on over 5,000 tenanted properties and now turnover in excess of 80 million offering comprehensive works covering full kitchen and bathroom replacements, electrical rewires, boiler changes, new heating systems, disabled adaptations, external insulated rendering, general roofing, loft insulation, and external environmental works. The Role Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support their roofing and refurbishment programmes, initially based in Hastings for approximately three months, before moving on to a long-term position in Kent. The role will focus on the delivery of pitched and flat roofing works across social housing frameworks, managing day-to-day site operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. While the preference is for candidates from a main contractor background, those with strong experience working for roofing subcontractors will also be considered. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Site Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to: Day-to-day management of pitched and flat roofing projects across live sites Overseeing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements Coordinating materials, labour, and plant to maintain productivity Conducting site inspections, quality checks, and progress reporting Managing health and safety compliance on site Liaising with resident liaison officers and maintaining positive relationships with tenants

We are currently collaborating with a main contractor that specialises in the Responsive repairs, planned maintenance and retrofit projects for local authorities and housing associations. With offices across the UK the company now employs over 700 skilled operatives and specialists delivering a national solution with a local focus. Since their inception 20 years ago, the company has grown rapidly having completed works on over 5,000 tenanted properties and now turnover in excess of 80 million offering comprehensive works covering full kitchen and bathroom replacements, electrical rewires, boiler changes, new heating systems, disabled adaptations, external insulated rendering, general roofing, loft insulation, and external environmental works. The Role Our client is seeking to appoint a Site Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire, working on a portfolio of pitched and flat roofing projects delivered through social housing frameworks. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. While the ideal candidate will come from a main contractor background, individuals with strong experience working for roofing subcontractors will also be considered. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage day-to-day site operations on pitched and flat roofing projects Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Monitor progress and resolve site issues as they arise Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance Liaise with resident liaison officers and ensure minimal disruption to tenants Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and progress reporting Ensure works are completed in line with client and framework requirements Managing health and safety compliance on site Liaising with resident liaison officers and maintaining positive relationships with tenants

Job Title: Resident Liaison Officer Location: Slough Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 (DOE) + Package About the Role: Our client, a specialist Planned Works division within a national construction and refurbishment organisation, is seeking a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to support a refurbishment and maintenance works in Slough. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for residents, ensuring clear communication, minimal disruption, and a positive experience throughout the project. This role is ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, experience in customer-facing roles, and an understanding of housing refurbishment or construction environments. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the main point of contact for residents, addressing queries, concerns, and updates related to the project. Proactively communicate planned works, schedules, and any changes to residents. Coordinate with site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out with minimal disruption. Conduct regular site visits and resident meetings to provide updates and gather feedback. Maintain accurate records of communications, complaints, and actions taken. Support the project team in managing resident expectations and promoting positive community engagement. Assist in monitoring compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies on site. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in a Resident Liaison Officer, customer liaison, or community engagement role within construction or refurbishment projects. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage sensitive situations and resolve conflicts professionally. Organised and able to maintain accurate records. Knowledge of housing sector, planned works, or refurbishment projects is advantageous. Benefits: Work on a high-profile, community-focused refurbishment project. Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist Planned Works division. Supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused environment.

Job Title: Resident Liaison Officer Location: Reading Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 (DOE) + Package About the Role: Our client, a specialist Planned Works division within a national construction and refurbishment organisation, is seeking a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to support a refurbishment and maintenance works in Reading. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for residents, ensuring clear communication, minimal disruption, and a positive experience throughout the project. This role is ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, experience in customer-facing roles, and an understanding of housing refurbishment or construction environments. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the main point of contact for residents, addressing queries, concerns, and updates related to the project. Proactively communicate planned works, schedules, and any changes to residents. Coordinate with site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out with minimal disruption. Conduct regular site visits and resident meetings to provide updates and gather feedback. Maintain accurate records of communications, complaints, and actions taken. Support the project team in managing resident expectations and promoting positive community engagement. Assist in monitoring compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies on site. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in a Resident Liaison Officer, customer liaison, or community engagement role within construction or refurbishment projects. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage sensitive situations and resolve conflicts professionally. Organised and able to maintain accurate records. Knowledge of housing sector, planned works, or refurbishment projects is advantageous. Benefits: Work on a high-profile, community-focused refurbishment project. Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist Planned Works division. Supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused environment.

Out client are a London-based property developer who have been running schemes in the city for over 20 years. Their portfolio contains some of London s most exciting developments bringing together quality architecture, design and construction seamlessly. They are very financially stable and have a secured pipeline of work of over 2,300 units. The business is still owned and overseen by its founders, who have grown the company considerably since its inception They have won multiple awards for their developments due to their sophistication and innovation. AWARDS: THE PROPS AWARDS - Residential Development of the Year Winner UK PROPERTY AWARDS - Architecture, Multiple Residence London Winner for The Compton HACKNEY DESIGN AWARDS - Best Architectural Design Winner NEW LONDON ARCHITECTURE AWARDS - Residential Category, Highly Commended WHAT HOUSE? AWARDS - Best Small Housebuilder, Bronze Various other awards for multiple developments JOB PURPOSE Oversee the management of all document control requirements for the construction side of the business Being responsible for the standardization and implementation of correct document control practices on all construction projects. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Take a leading role in refining the standard company procedures with regards to all aspects of document controlling. Maintenance of accurate records of all drawings and other construction documents issued by consultants and contractors through each stage of the project. Process a large number of documents daily, including a thorough QA check, printing and review/ distribution, and electronic forwarding to create an accurate and comprehensive audit trail. Establish from the outset a close relationship with the wider construction team to ensure that the proper procedures are put in place to maintain cost control and contractual integrity of the Projects. Document all discrepancies in document issues to subcontractors and professional partners, ensuring that the Project Manager and the Design Manager are aware of any discrepancies and that all problems are resolved in a timely fashion by liaising directly with all members of the wider project teams. Create and maintain an accurate, efficient and user-friendly filing system (as set out in the company's Procore manual), ensuring that copies of drawings and documents are easily found. Ensure standardization of document naming and workflow processes across all projects on site. SKILLS Experience of working on a construction site environment (in a similar role) preferable Experience using PROCORE electronic document control system (EDMS) essential Knowledge of document control and/or construction industry processes/ terminology preferable Proven planning and process management skill

The Company Our client is a leading new-build, refurbishment, planned and reactive repairs and maintenance, and roofing construction company with over half a century in operation and a turnover in excess of £55 million. Family owned since the 60s they work with a mixture of private and public sector clients across London and the Southeast delivering high quality new build, refurbishment, retrofit, roofing projects, reactive repairs and maintenance projects ranging between £5m and £50m for local authorities, schools, hospitals, commercial organisations and housing associations. The Role Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Repairs Planner to join their team in the City of London (Barbican) to effectively manage and schedule repairs and maintenance work across London and the southeast. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Scheduling works into diaries daily ensuring that diaries are full and immediate attention is given to allocate work to operatives when they become free Check the system for emergencies and manage within a timely manner to ensure targets are met Respond to telephone variations by seeking approval from duty surveyor so operatives may continue on the site through to completion Provide a high-quality services to clients on a face-to-face basis Handling calls and emails from the client to log issues, deploy Operatives and monitor completion of work, providing updates at regular intervals Ensure the system is updated in a timely manner so that the client and operations are in receipt of the most up to date information Understanding and diagnosing repair requests. Take ownership and responsibility for identifying the customer's needs and use appropriate questioning, listening and diagnosis skills to identify the issues and offer appropriate solutions Managing incoming repairs inbox and allocating repairs works appropriately

The Company: We are working with a privately owned contractor based in Surrey who specialise in high end residential work reaching values of up to £20 million. Across their 20+ years of experience in this sector they have solidified themselves as a leader in the luxury homes space and built a culture that promotes the long-term progression of employees. The Role: We are seeking candidates for an assistant Quantity surveyor role, to work on a new build high end residential scheme based in Leatherhead with a value of £12 million. This role offers an excellent base salary + benefits, while providing an opportunity to learn process and practices applied by a leader in the high-end residential sector. Responsibilities: Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and tender documents for high-end residential projects, ensuring accuracy and value alignment with client expectations. Support procurement by analysing subcontractor tenders, preparing comparisons, and assisting with contract award recommendations. Monitor project costs, including valuations, variations, and change control, helping to maintain budgets throughout the build. Assist in preparing interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts in accordance with UK standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT). Maintain accurate financial records and reporting, working closely with the senior QS and site team to manage commercial risk. Requirements: Construction related qualification 1+ Year high end residential or main contracting experience Lives within a commutable distance of leatherhead Willingness to work and learn within the high-end residential sector

The Company Our client specialises in new build, fitout and refurbishment projects across London and surrounding areas, have been established for over 15 years. They work on projects valuing between 1m and 25m they specialise in commercial, education, residential, industrial, leisure, worship and community. Maintaining a good relationship with their clients is extremely important so they make sure to have clear and honest communication with everyone involved with the projects. They aim to work sustainably and effectively by using locally sourced materials. These qualities have meant that more than 70% of their business is from returning clients. The Role Our client is currently seeking to recruit an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to join their team working on a 20+ million new build residential projects in Hertfordshire. You will be involved from early stages through to final account, contributing to commercial strategy, ensuring financial accuracy, and helping drive the successful delivery of a flagship project. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting in the preparation, negotiation and agreement of subcontract packages Managing cost plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts Measuring works on site and assessing subcontractor applications for payment Preparing monthly valuations, CVRs and cost reports Supporting procurement strategies and issuing tender enquiries Reviewing design information to identify risks, variations and opportunities Managing change control and keeping accurate commercial records Liaising closely with project managers, design teams and site staff to ensure commercial alignment Tracking project expenditure and contributing to financial decision-making Assisting with final account preparation and settlement Ensuring compliance with company procedures, contract conditions and best-practice commercial standards

The Company Our client is a leading new-build & refurbishment contractor with over half a century in operation and a turnover in excess of 55 million. Family owned since the 60s they work with a mixture of private and public sector clients across London and the Southeast delivering high quality new build, refurbishment & retrofit projects ranging between 5m and 50m for local authorities, schools, hospitals, commercial organisations and housing associations. The Role Currently seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to work on 10m+ temporary accommodation scheme, which involves the installation of pre-constructed modular units. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working for a comparable main contractor. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage and oversee all aspects of cost management for social housing projects Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation Conduct site visits to assess progress and financial performance Work closely with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure financial efficiency Monitor and control project costs to ensure compliance with budgets Negotiate contracts, procurement, and variations with suppliers and subcontractors Prepare and present financial reports and final accounts Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards Benefits Flexible working (2 days work from home) Excellent package Career progression

Client: Main contractor based in St ALbans delivering projects ranging in value up to 15 million within residential, commercial, education & public sector. The Role: A quantity surveyor managing a scheme consisting of 40+ residential units outside London. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage and oversee all aspects of cost management for the project Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation Conduct site visits to assess progress and financial performance Work closely with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure financial efficiency Monitor and control project costs to ensure compliance with budgets Negotiate contracts, procurement, and variations with suppliers and subcontractors Prepare and present financial reports and final accounts Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards Requirements: 4+ years quantity surveyoring experience for a main contrcator Construction related qualifcations

Senior Estimator The Role: To lead estimates for demolition and construction works, working with other members of tender team to develop solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the company's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Reports to the Preconstruction Director Lead estimates Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures and developing junior estimator Identify opportunity and risk during tender process Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree methodology and principles. Prepare clarifications and exclusions document to accompany pricing documents for issue with the tender. Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs Must be able to work to deadlines on multiple tenders Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required Handover to site teams at contract award Prepare estimating handover packs Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams Role Essentials: Construction or commercial background with a minimum of 10 years experience in similar roles Experience in Groundworks, civils and concrete structures Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50m IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable Desirable but not essential knowledge of demolition and construction in Central London

The Company We are currently collaborating with an award-winning regional Main Contractor based in Essex. Established over 30 years ago, the company delivers a diverse range of projects across London and the Southeast. They partner with local authorities, housing associations, and private clients across all sectors under both traditional and design & build arrangements. Their sectors include commercial, education, healthcare, heritage, and residential. With a turnover exceeding 100 million, the company typically undertakes projects valuing between 1 million and 40 million. They have a strong Belief in developing and retaining the best talent the industry has to offer, and pride themselves on their reputation for delivering high-quality services consistently throughout their existence. The Role Our client is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Kent, working on a mixture of commercial, education, healthcare, and residential schemes. As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day commercial aspects of projects, ensuring that procurement reporting and other commercial functions are carried out in compliance with the company management system. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Take part in the tender handover process to gain a full understanding of the submitted tender and the requirements of the contract Assist with the production of procurement summaries, preliminary budgets, valuation schedules and cashflow, and main contract deliverables Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders regularly and involve parties as necessary to ensure prompt and effective resolution of issues to facilitate successful project completion Assist with the provision of commercial support to the project team in managing contractual aspects of the project Appoint designers and procure subcontractors Measure and value subcontract and upline accounts, ensuring they are certified on time and cashflow is actively managed Process subcontract payments, making sure that payment/pay less notices are issued on time Assist with the management of supply chain claims and in the preparation of upline claim submissions Assist with carrying out commercial project completion activities Actively develop own knowledge and capabilities