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 Position: Estimator Job type: Permanent Location: Ipswich, East Anglia  Start date: ASAP Salary: A competitive salary will be offered plus a great benefits package   Passion for numbers? My client is recruiting for an Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team.  The Company A respected construction company known for its commitment to quality and professional development. The opportunity to work on exciting construction projects across various sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, industrial, defence, retail and leisure up to £30m.  The Role   Joining this small pre-construction team you will have a big impact on input and results, along with the opportunity of a development plan to a Senior Estimator. The successful candidate will be managing the cost plans and pricing of single and 2-stage tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract. You will help produce Bills of Quantities (BOQs), take offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, as well as occasional pre-construction surveying duties. Experience 1+ years’ experience in an estimating or construction-based role Experience or knowledge of conquest would be advantageous Construction experience of working on a similar build portfolio or projects Application Process If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please apply with your CV where it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by K4 Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Position: Senior Planner Job type: Permanent Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Start date: ASAP Package: Up to £75,000 salary (doe), plus car allowance and benefits package The company A Top 100 main contractor with a successful history operating across Suffolk and Essex is seeking a Senior Planner to join its pre-construction team to lead on strengthening their pipeline and tenders. Specialists in building multiple sectors, including education, commercial, healthcare, industrial, defence, retail and leisure up to £30m.  The role Reporting to the pre-construction director, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner, or a project manager / contracts manager looking to move into pre-construction and play a key role in strengthening and securing tenders. You will: Lead the development and undertaking of the tender planning / programming activity within the pre-construction team Enhance our ability to secure works and to establish project controls and internal reporting from the tender stage. Ensure tender stage project delivery programmes are fully developed and contractually compliant. Produce programmes which are optimised in terms of resources and risk and opportunity, to ensure we submit our best value and optimised tender. The role will involve close liaison with preconstruction & project teams, plus occasional liaison with our client and supply chain as necessary. Desirable Experience Appropriate industry qualification, e.g. Degree or HND. Industry background and experience working on a like for like portfolio of projects, with demonstrable experience in a preconstruction/tendering team. Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages. (ASTA Powerproject) Understanding of the requirements on NEC3 / 4 Contracts and the importance of programme to management of the project, including timescales for action. Application Process If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please apply with your CV where it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by K4 Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.  

Position: Lead Design Manager Job type: Permanent Location: Ipswich Start date: ASAP Package: a flexible salary bracket to allow a competitive offer, plus car allowance and benefits package The company A Top 100 Main Contractor with a successful history operating across Suffolk & Essex is seeking a Design Manager . Specialists in multiple sectors, including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Education, they are recruiting for a driven and dynamic Design Manager to lead on delivering high-quality construction projects. The role If you are looking for your next career challenge, this role is joining a small pre-construction team where you will be joining as the lead design manager reporting into the pre-construction director. You will solely be responsible for the life cycle of all projects from pre-construction to construction phases. With plans for growth, it offers progression for you to develop and manage a team. You will collaborate with the internal teams as well as the client to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget whilst ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and BIM standards. Desirable Experience - Knowledge of Construction methodology and Design & Build contracts - Experienced on new build, frameworks and two-stage tenders - Strong working knowledge of building regulations, Building Safety Act, and BIM processes (ISO 19650) Application Process If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please apply with your CV where it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by K4 Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.