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Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: UK (Project-Based) Sector: Hospital Construction Overview A privately owned construction and engineering organisation specialising in the delivery of projects utilising Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support its commercial function. Operating within a structured commercial team, the AQS will provide support across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to contractual and commercial governance while optimising cost control, margin protection, and value recovery. The role requires a methodical and detail-oriented professional capable of interfacing with both client and supply chain stakeholders. The successful candidate will report to a Project Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead and contribute to the effective financial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Contractual Support Assist in the preparation, issuance, and administration of subcontract tender packages in accordance with contract conditions and internal governance procedures Support the commercial evaluation and benchmarking of subcontract tender returns, including risk and value analysis Contribute to the drafting, negotiation, and execution of subcontract agreements with full audit traceability Maintain compliance with standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT/NEC where applicable) Subcontract & Supply Chain Management Support the administration of subcontractor accounts, including measurement, valuation, and certification of works Assist in the assessment and agreement of variations, including preparation of supporting documentation and commercial impact analysis Contribute to the preparation of forecast final accounts and cost/value reconciliation (CVR) processes Undertake material take-offs and assist in procurement planning where required Financial Reporting & Cost Control Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly cost reports in line with internal financial controls and reporting cycles Support the production and submission of interim valuations to clients Assist in the preparation and issuance of client invoices in accordance with contractual milestones Contribute to cash flow forecasting and cost monitoring activities Stakeholder Engagement Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings, including pre-contract, progress, and commercial reviews Interface with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to support effective communication of commercial matters Assist in resolving commercial queries and supporting dispute avoidance strategies Pre-Construction & Project Support Provide commercial input during pre-construction phases, including cost planning and tender support Assist in the development of project budgets and procurement strategies Key Objectives Daily Provide operational support to the Quantity Surveyor across subcontract and client account management Ensure accurate and timely commercial administration across live projects Monthly Support the completion of cost value reconciliation (CVR) and financial reporting Assist with the submission of client valuations and certification processes Evaluate subcontractor applications for payment, including the preparation of payment and pay less notices Candidate Profile Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes Competent in measurement, cost planning, and financial reporting Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems Strong communication and stakeholder management skills High level of accuracy, organisation, and commercial awareness Additional Information This role operates within a dynamic project environment and may require flexibility to support multiple project locations. The responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business and project requirements.

Our consultancy client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to work in a secondment with their Water end client supporting Thames Water projects based out of Reading 2/3 days a week with hybrid working. Our client are experts in project controls and PMO harnessing world-class technology, digital, data, and AI capability, redefining how projects are delivered. They provide innovative project solutions, driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate professionals, all seeking to improve the way projects are delivered, with end clients across the UK. As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK Construction industry. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management. As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Design and Build contracts. Role Responsibilities NEC3/4 Option A, Option C, Option E ECC Contract management and administration client side Budget control Collaborating with the QS on Payment valuations and certifying monthly payments under ECC and PSC forms of the NEC 4 form of contract Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost determination in collaboration with the QS Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders Ensure appropriate project management records and commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications in line with best practice Conduct initial project scope planning, cost estimates and feasibility studies Preparation of tender documentation Evaluation of tenders Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies Collaborate with contractors early in the design phase Post-Contract Activities Manage and administer construction contracts Monitor project expenditure and in year spend Lead the evaluation and negotiation of Compensation Events Final accounts and post-project evaluation Skills/experience/qualifications Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification APM ideally Water / Waste Water experience Construction experience a must Line Management and recruitment experience of Project Mangers or Assistant Project Mangers. CDM regulation knowledge and experience. Risk management experience Valid CSCS card, with Water Hygiene Card desirable. Main contractor and/or joint venture experience working client side An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts You must have the right to work in the UK Benefits Salary range 65-80k depending on experience level Generous company holiday 2/3 days office based in Reading offices Company pension contribution Chance to work on major UK infrastructure projects cross sector.

Title: Assistant Planner / Planning Engineer Location: Slough Salary : 50-60,000 + car allowance + package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Planner or Planning Engineer with a strong civil engineering background to join a leading main contractor delivering a major long-term infrastructure framework based in Slough. This role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting and overseeing planning across a high volume of road and highways maintenance projects, contributing to the successful delivery of essential infrastructure works within a fast-paced operational environment. Working on a significant framework, you will gain invaluable experience across a diverse portfolio of highways schemes while developing your career within a respected contractor known for delivering major civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Support the planning and programme management of multiple road, highways, and maintenance projects across a major framework Develop, update, and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 Assist in coordinating multiple workstreams, ensuring effective sequencing and alignment across concurrent schemes Support the management of programme performance, progress tracking, and reporting across framework activities Work closely with operational, commercial, and project delivery teams to ensure accurate planning and scheduling Monitor project milestones, identify programme risks, delays, and opportunities, and support mitigation strategies Assist with short-term and long-term planning to ensure efficient resource utilisation and project delivery Apply NEC contract knowledge to support programme compliance, change management, and contractual obligations Produce progress reports, look-ahead programmes, and planning documentation for internal and client stakeholders Candidate Requirements Previous experience in an Assistant Planner, Planning Engineer, or similar planning role within civil engineering or infrastructure Strong civil engineering background, ideally within roads, highways, maintenance, or infrastructure projects Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts and their application within project controls Experience supporting multiple project workstreams in a fast-paced delivery environment What's on Offer 50-60,000 basis salary Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical 28 days annual leave plus banks holidays Opportunity to join a leading main contractor on a major long-term framework Exposure to a high-profile portfolio of highways and road maintenance schemes Excellent career development and progression opportunities Valuable experience within major infrastructure and framework delivery Long-term project stability within a critical infrastructure environment If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 73765. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

One of our leading build contractor clients based in Wiltshire are now seeking to employ a full time Finance Manager / Financial Controller reporting into the Finance Director. Responsibilities: To include overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning and analysis, balance sheet reconciliation's, looking to make improvements to procedures and controls, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests as and when they come up. They will consider a part qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) Finance manager for this role. The successful candidate will be someone who will integrate well into our already established team, can motivate and inspire people and who has a financially commercial mind who wants to forge a long lasting, successful and rewarding career. Summary: • Responsibility for, managing and completing everyday functions of the Finance department (i.e.inputting invoices, payment runs). • Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices. • Analysing targets. • Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and re forecast processes. • Monitoring cash flow and predicting future trends. • Daily cash flow monitoring with weekly cash flow report. • Quarterly OH reports and measuring against budgets. • Financial accounting (prepayments, accruals, WIP, stock movement). • Monthly CIS returns, Quarterly VAT returns. • Producing reports to the Group Exec Team on the Company s financial situation. • Liaison with the Company s external accounting, pension and payroll provider. • Year-end Accounts preparation. • Company Insurances. • Credit card reconciliation, staff expenses and commission payments. • Monthly CVR reporting. • Work with external accountants regarding the R&D tax relief claim. • Ensuring the Company meets all its statutory and compliance obligations including statutory accounting and tax issues and keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. • Looking for cost-reduction opportunities. • Developing relationships with external contacts such as auditors, solicitors and HMRC. • Assisting the Group Exec Team in producing strategic and long-term financial business plans. • Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance. • Line management and mentoring of a Junior Accounts assistant (apprentice) with the intention to build the team as the company grows. You: • Commercial and business awareness. • Experience in managing and supervising others. • Sage50. • Excellent Excel and reporting skills. • Experienced in process improvement and implementation of automating manual processes. • Strong technical accounting knowledge. • Strong organisational and communication skills. • Able to delegate and manage the work of others. • Excellent numeracy skills. • Ability to organize own work and multitask. • Ability to analyse queries, identify problems and come up with solutions. • To work as a part of a team or on own initiative and work accurately under pressure and meet targets. • Strong attention to detail and with an investigative nature. • Contingency planning. Experience and Qualifications: • 5+ years' experience working in a finance role ideally within construction (but not essential). • Qualified by Experience (QBE)/part qualified/ newly qualified accountant. • Microsoft Office 365.

Project Accountant 50000 - 55000 Permanent Manchester We are seeking a qualified, experienced and motivated finance candidate to join a successful and well established construction business based in Manchester. The successful candidate will work as a Project Accountant undertaking the below responsibilities: Main Duties and Responsibilities: Build relationships and improve collaboration with program/framework leadership teams & operations and commercial (Commercial assistants & QS) teams. Demonstrating strong understanding of project financial performance and associated key project risks & opportunities. Develop and maintain reporting to support business decisions and risk mitigation, key areas being P&L, cash and orderbook. Ensure Management reporting activities are aligned with organization goals and objectives across the sector. Provide accurate and accessible management information for all key stakeholders with a range of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Including clients with accurate spend forecasts for budget management purposes. Providing challenge and support as part of the Senior Leadership during project reviews & monthly and quarterly financial reviews Achievement of month-end deadlines demonstrating accurate accounting records and internal controls. Ensure strict adherence to revenue recognition policy and processes throughout Timely and accurate completion of budgets and forecasts with comprehensive trend and KPI analysis including management of financial risk and opportunity registers Co-ordinate project cash flow forecasts with monthly WIP and debt reviews to improve/maintain working capital. Support application for payment and end to end O2C activities. Managing the JV bank account and application processes as appropriate. Periodic review of internal CTE rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements. Exploring cost recovery opportunities through different costing methods. Work closely with key business partners to create and maintain key financial and scenario based models which support strategic business decisions. E.g. key customer/framework bids. Carry out partner and client risk assessments for the division during the tender stage gate process. Rate Management - periodic review of internal CTE rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements. Exploring cost recovery opportunities through different costing methods. Manage or co-ordinate end to end O2C, P2P and R2R activities within the area to ensure best practice embedded. Closely support/manage project administration staff. Adhoc activities to support work winning or delivery of the area's strategic and operational objectives. Key skills and knowledge Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or in the last year of study. Committed team player. Adapt at managing different stakeholders. Enthusiastic and motivated Open to new ideas and ways of working. Flexible under pressure. Ability and willingness to grow, learn and develop. Strong communicator. Knowledge of SAP highly desired Analytical mind with the ability to translate detailed and complex information into concise and coherent management information. Must be diligent and use own initiative to resolve issues Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the finance team and across the business. Willing to learn with resilience This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Accountant to join a successful construction business. If you are interested in the role of Project Accountant please do not hesitate to apply today. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Michael Page are exclusively partnered with our client on an exciting role where you'll will be supporting a portfolio of group companies at the heart of the organisation, producing high-quality monthly management accounts while also acting as a Finance Business Partner to operational and departmental leaders. You'll work closely with budget holders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the Group. Client Details Our client is a Glasgow-based, market-leading infrastructure business, delivering strong performance across multiple high-growth sectors. Description The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities: Finance Business Partnering: Acting as a Finance Business Partner to heads of department and operational teams Working with budget holders to explain financial performance, variances and trends Supporting budgets, forecasts and cashflow planning, providing insight and challenge Helping non-finance stakeholders understand the numbers and make better decisions Management reporting & control: Preparation of monthly management accounts for designated group companies Review and posting of monthly journals, ensuring accuracy and completeness Supporting the month-end close process to deliver timely, reliable reporting Reviewing monthly and quarterly VAT returns Cashflow, projects & improvement: Assisting with cashflow forecasting, budgets and VAT turnover reconciliations Supporting ad-hoc projects across the wider Group as required Contributing to the ongoing improvement of reporting, processes and controls Working closely with Accounts Assistants and the Finance Manager to embed efficient routines Profile The successful candidate will likely have the following profile: Qualified Accountant CA/ACCA/CIMA Strong Excel skills; experience building or working with financial models is an advantage Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills Comfortable operating as a Finance Business Partner, not just a reporter of numbers Highly organised with excellent time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines Proactive, flexible and committed to continuous professional development High levels of accuracy and attention to detail Job Offer This role will offer a competitive package and wider benefits.