Bluebook Partners

Project Quantity Surveyor Heathrow Airport Location: Heathrow Airport, London Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £85,000 £95,000 + bonus + benefits About the Opportunity This is a standout opportunity to join a rapidly expanding specialist contractor delivering some of the most complex and high-profile civils packages at Heathrow Airport. Over the last 12 months, the contractor s Heathrow workload has scaled dramatically from £3m to £20m, with a clear pipeline in place to grow this to circa £50m this year alone through secured and anticipated additional packages. This is not a static portfolio - it is a live, fast-growing programme of works driven by repeat success and strong client relationships. As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be stepping into a business where growth is already happening, and your role will directly influence how effectively that expansion is delivered commercially. This is a chance to join a contractor at a pivotal stage: established enough to be trusted with major airport infrastructure works, but still in a phase of aggressive and structured growth, where high performers gain significant responsibility quickly. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial ownership of heavy civils packages, including works on Terminal upgrades Manage NEC contracts, working closely with the main civils contractor and project stakeholders Lead on cost reporting, valuations, forecasting, budgets, and commercial strategy Support and contribute to major tendering activity, including an upcoming large-scale demolition scheme in Terminal 1 Drive cost control, risk management, and margin protection across live projects Collaborate closely with delivery teams to track performance and ensure financial accuracy across all packages Requirements Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor on major civils, infrastructure, or airport projects Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and ideally self-delivery projects Demonstrable experience managing multi-million-pound project portfolios Confident taking full commercial ownership of projects end-to-end Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to engage directly with contractors and senior stakeholders Why Join This Contractor? Be part of a high-growth contractor scaling its Heathrow portfolio at pace Work on a programme expanding from £20m to a projected £50m+ pipeline within a year Genuine opportunity to take full commercial ownership of infrastructure packages Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and high-value decision-making Broad project exposure across civils, upgrades, and demolition schemes within a live airport environment Join a team where responsibility, progression, and impact increase with performance and growth of the business

BIM Manager/Senior Digital Engineer Specialist Contractor (Cut & Carve / Structural Alterations) If you enjoy untangling complex builds and using BIM to make the impossible feel buildable, this one s worth a look. A leading specialist contractor delivering high-risk structural alterations and cut & carve projects across Central London is looking for a BIM Manager to take full ownership of digital delivery on some seriously challenging schemes. This isn t a box-ticking role. It s hands-on, fast-paced, and central to how projects are planned, de-risked, and delivered in live, constrained environments. What you ll be up to Preconstruction You ll get involved early Interrogate designs at tender stage to spot risks, gaps, and opportunities others might miss Map out construction sequencing, temporary works, logistics, and phasing in tight city-centre sites Produce clear 3D/4D simulations that actually win work Work closely with planners and engineers to make sure what s modelled can genuinely be built Support commercial teams with model-based take-offs when needed Project delivery Once live, you re in the driving seat Own the BIM Execution Plan and keep it aligned with demanding programmes Lead coordination across disciplines, with a sharp focus on structural interfaces and temporary works Run clash detection with buildability and sequencing front of mind Work directly with subcontractors and designers to keep models aligned Oversee models covering demolition, retention, and new-build elements Provide site teams with practical, usable outputs not just pretty models Manage the CDE and keep information flowing cleanly Oversee laser scanning and as-built modelling to capture complex existing conditions Leadership & strategy Champion BIM as a genuine risk-reduction tool - not just a process Push innovation around sequencing, temporary works, and integration with existing structures Mentor junior team members and build capability across the business Work with senior leadership to keep raising the bar on digital delivery What they re looking for Proven experience as a Digital Engineer/BIM Manager or Senior BIM Coordinator within a contractor environment (consultancy OK too) Some experience in cut & carve, structural alterations, refurb, or demolition-heavy projects would be a plus Understanding of sequencing, temporary works, and tight urban sites Confident with Revit, Navisworks, and 4D tools like Synchro Experience delivering high-quality 3D/4D simulations that support real construction decisions Comfortable working across teams and influencing site-led outcomes Practical mindset - someone who turns digital into something buildable Why this role? Work on some of the most complex structural projects in Central London Join a contractor where BIM actually drives decisions on site High autonomy and real influence over how projects are delivered Rapidly progress your career once you're settled and influencing A chance to shape how digital is used on some of the toughest builds in the city

Contracts Manager Civil Engineering East Anglia/Suffolk £90k to £95k + Package A growing Tier 2 civil engineering contractor, part of a £150m+ group, is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager / Contracts Director to take a leading role within its expanding £35m+ civils division. This is a senior leadership appointment with responsibility for overseeing multiple live infrastructure projects and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business. The division delivers schemes ranging from £1m to £20m across the UK, with a strong pipeline of secured work and established relationships with Tier 1 clients. The role You will take full ownership of 3 to 4 live projects at any one time, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery across the portfolio. This is a strategic and operational role, requiring a strong balance of contract leadership, commercial control, and client engagement. Key responsibilities include: Leading contract administration across NEC, JCT, and FIDIC frameworks Driving overall commercial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and change control Managing contractual risk, claims, and dispute resolution strategies Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and site teams Acting as a senior point of contact for Tier 1 clients and key stakeholders Supporting procurement strategy and supply chain performance across projects Ensuring consistent delivery of health, safety, quality, and programme objectives Contributing to wider divisional strategy and business growth initiatives Candidate profile The successful candidate will bring senior-level experience within civil engineering contracting, ideally at Tier 2 level or above, with a proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects for Tier 1 clients. You'll need to demonstrate: Extensive experience in contracts management or senior operational leadership roles Strong infrastructure background (earthworks, drainage, groundworks, highways, or associated civils packages) Deep understanding of NEC (and exposure to JCT / FIDIC advantageous) Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of protecting margin and managing risk Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams across multiple live sites Confident client-facing ability with established Tier 1 relationships preferred A pragmatic, solutions-focused leadership style The company The business is part of a £150m+ group with a growing and ambitious civils division currently delivering projects across the UK valued up to £20m. With a strong order book and clear growth trajectory, the division is investing in senior leadership capability to support its next phase of expansion. This role represents a key appointment within that strategy, offering genuine influence over delivery performance and business direction. Why this role? Senior leadership position within a growing civils division Direct influence over live project delivery and commercial strategy Strong pipeline of secured infrastructure work Backed by a financially stable £150m+ group Opportunity to shape and scale a growing regional operation Competitive package with excellent career progression prospects

Job Title: Project Manager Location: north West London Project Value: £20m Sector: Basement, groundworks, RC Frame Overview We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile £20m scheme in north West London, working for a leading specialist contracting group. This project needs an individual with a strong track record delivering similarly sized RC Frame projects. Scope of Works You will be responsible for this scheme from preconstruction through to handover, including: Basement excavation/construction Foundations Piling RC Frame construction External works Key Responsibilities Full project ownership from pre-construction through to handover Leadership of multidisciplinary teams (engineering, TW design etc) Programme development, monitoring, and recovery planning Management of complex sequencing, logistics, and constrained site operations Stakeholder management including client and local authorities Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards Risk identification, mitigation, and reporting Requirements Proven track record delivering large-scale (£15m+) Demonstrated expertise leading inner London projects Experience with basements and RC Frame methodology Experience with constrained site logistics Excellent leadership and communication skills Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar