Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor Northumberland Competitive Salary + Generous Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is delighted to be working with a growing and ambitious contractor delivering social housing regeneration, refurbishment, retrofit and decarbonisation projects across the North of England. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The role will be based on site, within a small collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Quantity Surveyor who is looking to take ownership of projects, increase their level of responsibility and join a business where commercial professionals play a key role in project success and future growth. The Role Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple projects from commencement through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably whilst maintaining the high standards expected by clients, residents and stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project costs, forecasts and commercial performance Producing CVRs and commercial reports Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial agreements Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor valuations and payments Managing variations and change control processes Supporting financial forecasting and cash flow management Identifying and mitigating commercial risks Assisting with the preparation and agreement of final accounts Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance About You We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience within one or more of the following sectors: Social Housing Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Decent Homes Regeneration Retrofit & Decarbonisation Main Contracting Housebuilding General Construction You will have experience managing subcontract procurement, cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts, alongside strong commercial awareness and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and operational teams. Most importantly, you will be ambitious, proactive and keen to develop your career within a fast-paced and growing organisation. What's On Offer? Competitive Salary Generous Car Allowance Discretionary Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Strong Pipeline of Secured Work Genuine Career Progression Opportunities Supportive and Collaborative Culture Opportunity to Work on Meaningful Regeneration and Decarbonisation Projects This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business where they can have a genuine impact, broaden their experience and progress their career. For a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.

Planner / Senior Planner Location: East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working / Part time hours considered pro rata Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment are proud to be exclusively representing a well-established civil engineering, build and steel contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, industrial, energy, ports, flood defence and public realm sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans targeting 75m turnover, they are looking to strengthen their team with the appointment of a Planner / Senior Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner looking to join a progressive contractor where they can play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of complex civil engineering and highways/infrastructure projects. Part-time hours will also be considered on a pro-rata basis for the right candidate. The Role Reporting into the Planning Manager, the Planner/Senior Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through to project completion. Working closely with operational, commercial and estimating teams, you'll provide planning expertise across multiple civils projects, helping to identify risks, improve efficiencies and ensure successful project delivery. Projects typically include highways, infrastructure, industrial developments, energy schemes, ports, flood defence and public realm works. This is a hands-on role offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence project delivery across a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Developing tender and contract programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project Producing baseline programmes, short-term programmes and project updates Monitoring progress against programme and identifying risks, delays and opportunities Working closely with project teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable Supporting bid submissions with planning input and methodology development Assisting with resource planning and project sequencing Preparing programme reports and progress updates for clients and internal stakeholders Supporting the management of change, compensation events and programme impacts Contributing to project strategy and delivery planning Working collaboratively with operational, commercial and estimating teams What We're Looking For Experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction Strong understanding of NEC contracts and programme management requirements Experience producing and managing project programmes throughout the project lifecycle Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects Civil engineering or construction-related qualifications would be advantageous Why Join? Secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors Exciting and varied projects across the Humber region and wider UK Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Part-time hours considered on a pro-rata basis Genuine opportunities for career progression and development Supportive, family-oriented culture Regular team-building and employee engagement activities Opportunity to join a growing business with ambitious expansion plans Chance to play a key role in shaping project delivery and business growth Interested? If you're a Planner or Senior Planner looking for your next challenge with a growing contractor that values its people and offers genuine flexibility and progression, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.

Quantity Surveyor Location: East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment are proud to be exclusively representing a well-established civil engineering, build and steel contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, industrial, energy, ports, flood defence and public realm sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans targeting £75m turnover, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor. The Role Reporting into the Estimating Director, the Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from contract award through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain, you'll be responsible for managing project costs, maximising profitability, mitigating risk and ensuring commercial best practice is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Projects typically include highways, infrastructure, industrial developments, energy schemes, ports, flood defence and public realm works. This is a highly hands on Quantity Surveyor role, focused on driving commercial performance through effective cost control, value optimisation and profit improvement, with less emphasis on reporting and administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial delivery of projects from start to final account Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and account agreements Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Preparing cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections Monitoring project costs and ensuring profitability targets are achieved Managing change control, compensation events and variations Supporting contract administration under NEC and JCT forms of contract Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams Assisting with dispute avoidance and commercial negotiations where required What We're Looking For Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure or construction Good understanding of NEC contracts (JCT knowledge also advantageous) Strong commercial and contractual awareness Experience managing subcontractor accounts and client valuations Excellent negotiation and communication skills Strong analytical and financial management abilities Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred Why Join? Secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors Exciting projects across the Humber region and wider UK Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Genuine opportunities for career progression and development Fast track opportunity to Senior Quantity Surveyor for an ambitious and driven QS Collaborative, family-oriented culture Regular team-building and employee engagement activities Opportunity to join a growing business with ambitious expansion plans This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a progressive contractor where they can make a genuine impact on the successful delivery of high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects while developing their career within a growing commercial team.