LTM Recruitment Specialists Ltd

About the Role As my client continues to expand into large-scale solar farm development, they're looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of our growing renewable energy portfolio alongside our HVAC projects. The role will cover solar rooftop, utility-scale solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), ASHP & GSHP projects across the UK, taking responsibility for contract negotiation, applications for payment, subcontract procurement, valuations and project cost control. The successful candidate will ideally come from a mechanical and electrical (M&E) background, with experience of civil engineering works associated with solar farm construction. Working closely with the director and project delivery teams, you will manage commercial risks, maintain accurate financial forecasts and protect project profitability from contract award through to final account. Key Responsibilities Review and negotiate construction contracts with clients and developers, agreeing clear scopes, commercial terms and payment arrangements. Prepare and submit applications for payment, supported by accurate valuations of completed works, materials and variations. Monitor payment certificates, outstanding payments and retention, following up with clients to support cash flow. Obtain and compare subcontractor quotations, negotiate prices and terms, and prepare subcontract orders with clearly defined scopes. Assess subcontractor applications for payment against completed works and agreed contract terms. Review and negotiate subcontractor variations, recommend payments and agree final accounts. Establish project budgets and track labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts and assessments of anticipated final costs and project profitability. Identify, price, submit and negotiate variations, maintaining records to support recovery of additional costs. Manage contractual notices, deadlines and records supporting claims for additional costs and extensions of time. Work closely with project and site managers to monitor progress, identify commercial risks and resolve scope gaps. Support tender pricing and the commercial evaluation of M&E and civil engineering packages, including electrical infrastructure, groundworks, trenching, access roads and drainage. Identify opportunities for procurement savings and value engineering while maintaining project quality and requirements. Negotiate and agree client final accounts and manage the release of retention. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in a contractor-side Quantity Surveyor role. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, applications for payment, valuations and final accounts. Experience procuring subcontract packages, preparing subcontract orders and assessing subcontractor applications. Ability to manage project budgets, track costs and produce reliable financial forecasts. Experience identifying, pricing and negotiating variations. Confident negotiation skills when working with clients, developers, suppliers and subcontractors. Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and relevant commercial software. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with project delivery teams. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet contractual deadlines and work independently. Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight when required. Desirable (Not Essential) Ideally an M&E background, with experience of civil engineering works associated with solar farm construction. Experience on solar rooftop, utility-scale solar farm, BESS or grid infrastructure projects. Understanding of the commercial interfaces between electrical installations and civil engineering works. Background working with ICP or EPC contractors, specialist M&E contractors or renewable energy developers. Familiarity with commonly used construction contracts, including JCT and NEC. A qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or equivalent practical experience. RICS membership or progress towards professional accreditation. Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial management of renewable energy projects, working directly with the director as the business expands its solar farm and clean energy portfolio across the UK.

My client, who is an award-winning practice of Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers, based in Newcastle are looking to bolster an established, successful team with an Architectural Technician / Technologist. This is an excellent career opportunity to build and develop their career further within an inspiring practice with a very good workload within the residential and commercial sector. Working on a range of schemes within these sectors, projects will vary from small alterations to large multi-million pound developments. The successful individual will be working as part of the team and independently within the practice, running projects through design and technical delivery, attend site visits as well as complete site inspections. This practice uses Revit on a daily basis so it is essential that the successful Architectural Technician / Technologist have an excellent knowledge of this software. The successful individual will have the opportunity to communicate directly with clients, and have their say in projects design. This position will require someone who has had 5+ years' experience within the industry. Position Overview. Revit capability of a good level. Work independently as well as in a team. Attend Site Visits. Complete Site Inspections. Create building regulation drawings and technical detailing. Work closely with clients and contactors. Minimum 2 Years Post Qualification Experience. Excellent knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD. Highly motivated with an excellent work ethic. High technical detailing ability. Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations. A

My client is a well-respected, successful established M&E Contractor/Building contractor based in the North East. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, QS Consultant. They have a great opportunity for a M&E QS / Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will be handling a multiple of projects around the North East/Yorkshire and North West, from large hospital projects to educational facilities etc. Key Responsibilities: • Analysis of tender allowances • The measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings), for valuations, variations, and final accounts. • Agreement, preparation and submission of valuation dates and interim valuations in accordance with those dates • Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions • Subcontract and Design Procurement • Subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts • Submission of Cost Value Reconciliations • Preparation of cost to complete Financial Reporting • Cash management and maximisation • Cash Flow and Turnover forecast • Provision of standard reports • Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines Experience and Qualifications: • You will have experience of working within the Construction industry for a main contractor, specifically on Design and Build; as well as sound knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract. • The ability to work independently as well as within a team is essential. • You will be degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership). The company can offer excellent career progression and salary package. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, QS Consultant.