Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

6 job(s) at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Wakefield, Yorkshire
06/10/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Residential Civils Wakefield £45,000 £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor based in Teesside to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role will sit within their residential civils division, taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio of infrastructure and groundworks projects for major housebuilders across Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of work, an experienced commercial team and genuine opportunities to progress as the company continues to grow. You ll be predominantly office-based in Wakefield, with regular visits to your projects across Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Hull. What you ll be doing You ll take commercial responsibility for multiple residential civils projects, working closely with operational teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered successfully and commercially. Responsibilities will include: Managing multiple projects of varying values and complexity Preparing and maintaining accurate project budgets and forecasts Managing client accounts from commencement through to final account Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment Identifying, valuing and managing variations Managing change control throughout the project lifecycle Producing CVRs and providing accurate commercial reporting Managing project risk and commercial opportunities Working closely with site teams to monitor progress, costs and resources Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers Attending monthly project and commercial meetings Undertaking detailed commercial analysis and reporting Building strong working relationships with clients and internal teams Projects will predominantly involve residential infrastructure, roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks and associated groundworks packages. What are we looking for? We re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who understands the commercial management of civil engineering or groundworks projects. Ideally, you ll have: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, civil engineering or residential infrastructure Experience managing your own projects commercially A good understanding of JCT, NEC and/or bespoke residential contracts Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts The ability to manage several projects simultaneously Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients and operational teams A Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management qualification would be advantageous Full UK driving licence Applications are welcomed from experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, with the package tailored accordingly. What s in it for you? £45,000 £65,000, depending on experience Car allowance 24 days holiday + bank holidays Pension Additional company benefits Long-term career development and progression Strong pipeline of residential civils work across the North East Opportunity to join an established, successful and growing regional contractor Interested? To find out more, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I highly value discretion, and all conversations will be treated as 100% confidential. Alternatively, apply via the link and I ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
06/10/2026
Full time
Estimator / Senior Estimator Main Contractor Newcastle Salary Open to Negotiation + 5,000 Car Allowance / Company Car + Excellent Benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing Main Contractor to recruit an Estimator or Senior Estimator for their Newcastle office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business with a strong pipeline of refurbishment and small works projects across the North East. You'll play a key role in securing future work by managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with clients, subcontractors and the wider pre-construction team. The Role You'll take ownership of tender enquiries ranging up to 5 million, preparing accurate and competitive submissions while identifying opportunities and mitigating commercial risk. You will manage tender enquiries from initial enquiry through to submission, reviewing tender documentation, assessing project requirements and producing accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs). You'll obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare detailed cost estimates, identify project risks and value engineering opportunities, and ensure competitive, commercially robust submissions are produced. Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll build strong relationships while supporting the successful delivery of refurbishment and small works projects valued up to 5 million. About You We're keen to speak with Estimators from a main contracting background who have experience pricing refurbishment or commercial construction projects. You'll ideally have: Previous estimating experience within a main contractor Strong knowledge of subcontract packages and construction sequencing Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail Good communication and relationship-building skills Existing North East supply chain relationships would be beneficial but are by no means essential What's on Offer? This is a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering a supportive environment where you'll be trusted, encouraged to develop and given the opportunity to progress your career. The package includes: Competitive salary open to negotiation 5,000 car allowance or company car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension Additional company benefits Genuine long-term career opportunities If you're an Estimator or Senior Estimator looking for your next challenge with a respected North East contractor, I'd love to have a confidential conversation. To find out more, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Wakefield, Yorkshire
06/10/2026
Full time
Estimator/Senior Estimator Residential Civils Location: Wakefield Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the appointment of an Estimator. The role will focus on residential civils projects , pricing packages including plot works, roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks and associated groundworks for major housebuilders across the region. The Role Working as part of the pre-construction team, you ll be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive tenders for residential infrastructure and groundworks projects. You ll review tender documentation and drawings, undertake take-offs, obtain and assess supply chain quotations and build up detailed costs from first principles. Key Responsibilities Prepare estimates and tender submissions for residential civils projects Price plot works, roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks and groundworks packages Carry out quantity take-offs and cost planning Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options Prepare pricing information for tender reviews and adjudications Work closely with commercial and operational teams Produce detailed handover information for secured projects What We re Looking For Previous estimating experience within civil engineering, groundworks or residential infrastructure Good understanding of residential roads, sewers, drainage and plot works Strong measurement, take-off and pricing skills Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities Good commercial awareness Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and organisational skills Why Join? Strong pipeline of residential civils projects Established and growing contractor Excellent opportunity for progression Supportive, family-oriented working environment Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package This is a great opportunity for an Estimator from a groundworks, residential infrastructure or civil engineering background looking to join a busy contractor with a strong pipeline of work and plenty of opportunity to progress.
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Durham, County Durham
06/10/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyors Assistant Quantity Surveyor to Senior Quantity Surveyor Durham Water/Infrastructure Hybrid Working Salaries Open to Negotiation Looking to build your commercial career with one of the North East's leading contractors? My client is expanding its commercial team as part of its growing AMP8 workload and is looking to recruit talented commercial professionals from Assistant Quantity Surveyor through to Senior Surveyor level. With a strong pipeline of secured work with framework clients, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering genuine long-term career progression. The Role You'll be responsible for the commercial management of water infrastructure projects, ensuring financial control, contractual compliance and successful project delivery across NEC contracts. You'll be responsible for the commercial management of water infrastructure projects, ensuring robust financial control, contractual compliance and successful project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Working across predominantly NEC4 Option C contracts, you'll oversee project costs from inception through to final account, producing valuations, CVRs and cost reports, managing subcontract procurement and payments, administering variations and change control, and maintaining accurate forecasting and cash flow. Working closely with operational teams, you'll play a key role in maximising commercial performance while ensuring projects are delivered successfully, safely and profitably. Typical project values range from £1m to £50m across the North East. What We're Looking For Applications are welcomed from: Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyors. You'll ideally have: Experience within construction, utilities or civil engineering Knowledge of NEC contracts (particularly NEC4) Experience producing valuations, CVRs and subcontract management Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available) Candidates from major contractors, utilities or regional construction businesses are encouraged to apply. Why Join? Long-term secured AMP8 workload Excellent career progression across multiple levels Friendly, collaborative commercial team Family-run culture with strong work/life balance Opportunity to work across different sectors in the future Hybrid working (3 days office/site, 2 days from home following probation) Flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements Discretionary bonus scheme Car allowance or company car (depending on level) Fuel card to cover personal mileage 28 days annual leave including Christmas shutdown, plus your birthday off Medicash health plan Bupa healthcare (role dependent) Cycle to Work and Car Salary Sacrifice schemes Additional wellbeing support and employee assistance benefits Salaries are open to negotiation and will reflect your experience and level. Guide salaries: Assistant Quantity Surveyor: £25,000 - £40,000 Quantity Surveyor: £45,000 - £55,000 Senior Quantity Surveyor: £55,000 - £65,000 If you're looking to join a contractor with a strong reputation, secured workload and genuine opportunities to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Durham, County Durham
24/09/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Main Contracting North East Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is working with an established North East Main Contractor, part of a successful and diverse wider construction group, to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This is a great opportunity for a QS who enjoys having ownership of their own projects and is confident managing the full commercial process from procurement right through to final account. The business delivers projects from end to end, including both new build and refurbishment schemes across the retail, hospitality, education, commercial and industrial sectors, alongside smaller-value civil engineering projects. You ll be joining a small, friendly and dynamic team, where you ll have plenty of autonomy but still benefit from the support, resources and long-term stability that comes with being part of a much wider group. The Role You ll work as a stand-alone Quantity Surveyor, commercially managing multiple projects at any one time and taking responsibility for: Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers Preparing and issuing subcontract orders Managing applications for payment and valuations Cost forecasting and budget management Preparing and maintaining CVRs Identifying, pricing and managing variations Monitoring project costs, margins and commercial risk Working closely with operational and site teams throughout project delivery Managing subcontractor payments and accounts Attending project and commercial meetings Contract administration and commercial reporting Taking projects through to final account About You I m looking for an experienced QS who is comfortable running their own workload independently and managing multiple projects without needing lots of day-to-day supervision. You ll ideally come from a main contracting background, with experience across new build and/or refurbishment projects. Experience of smaller civils schemes would also be beneficial but isn t essential. More importantly, you ll be commercially switched on, organised, approachable and happy working as part of a close-knit team. Why Consider It? Lemon Drizzle has placed several people into the wider business over the last few years and have had some really lovely feedback from those who have joined. It s a dynamic and supportive environment with the feel of a smaller team, but with the financial stability, opportunities and backing of a much larger group. The package includes: Strong salary, dependent on experience Car allowance 24 days annual leave + bank holidays 5% employer pension contribution Long-term career stability within an established group Supportive and friendly working environment If you re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can have genuine ownership of your projects while still having a strong team around you, I d love to have a confidential chat. All conversations will be treated in complete confidence.
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Durham, County Durham
23/09/2026
Full time
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying , Commercial , and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment. This role would suit someone with 5+ years experienc e in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages. Key Responsibilities Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking) Attend internal handover and design review meetings Carry out occasional site visits Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines Proactively gather all required technical information Follow established company procedures and quality standards Skills & Experience Required Strong organisational skills and self-motivation Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including: Single-ply Hot melt Standing seam Built-up systems Composite roofing and wall systems Rainscreen façade experience (desirable) Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous What s in it for You? Competitive salary: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Early finish every Friday (2pm!) Annual bonus scheme Regular team-building events A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued If you re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team this could be the perfect next step.