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Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Type: Full-time | Permanent At Sorbon Estates, our success is built on more than the properties we own – it’s built on the people who shape, enhance, and grow them. With a diverse and expanding portfolio across the South East, we focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that thrive. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term investment drives everything we do, from developing new spaces to enhancing established assets, ensuring every project contributes to places that endure and enrich the communities they serve. Our Projects Team sits at the centre of our mission, ensuring every development and refurbishment is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and commercial value. What sets this role apart: We are looking for a proactive Senior Contracts Manager who can bring vision and expertise to lead the delivery of development and refurbishment projects across our high-value portfolio. You will drive project performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and completed to the highest standards. This is not just another delivery role, it is an opportunity to lead impactful, high-value projects across a wide range of commercial and residential assets, from major refurbishments to new acquisitions. You will take ownership from feasibility through to completion, ensuring every project meets our standards for design, budget, and quality. You will enjoy being part of a motivated team, that prioritises collaboration and a positive mindset to achieve the right results. About you Proven experience in leading commercial real estate development and refurbishment projects ideally with build values ranging from £50,000 to £1.5m. Strong commercial understanding with hands-on experience managing construction costs and feasibility analysis. Thorough knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts and practical experience in contract management. Expert understanding and practical application of Health & Safety legislation, building regulations, and statutory compliance. Productive leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and drive teams forward to reach the shared goal. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and external consultants, fostering collaboration and accountability. Financially astute, with experience in budget management, forecasting, and cost control.   What you’ll enjoy as part of the team Leadership with impact – a key strategic role shaping the success of our projects and the future of our portfolio. Strong foundations – a financially secure, privately owned business with a long-term vision and clear growth strategy. Competitive rewards – attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary), Bupa private healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package. Calm working environment – newly renovated, modern offices in Beaconsfield Old Town with free parking and excellent local amenities. Time off – 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with service. Sociable culture – a dynamic, energetic team with regular company-wide and departmental social events throughout the year. If you’re driven by results, collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing projects come to life, apply now with your CV.

The Role   We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.  This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.   Key Responsibilities   Pre-Construction Leadership   Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones. Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.   Project Feasibility & Early Engagement   Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks. Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations. Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.   Design Coordination   Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director. Manage information flow between clients and the design team. Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers. Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.    Estimating & Commercial Support   Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions. Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations. Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk. Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.   Programme Development   Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes’ build solutions. Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies. Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.  Risk Management & Compliance   Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks. Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored. Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.  Client & Stakeholder Management   Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations. Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.  Handover to Delivery   Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation. Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award. Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.    Skills & Experience   Essential   Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction. Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.  Desirable   Experience within education and leisure sectors. Knowledge of sustainable construction methods. Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements. Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta). Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.    Personal Attributes   Proactive, organised, and detail-driven. Strong leadership and collaborative working style. Commercially aware with technical accuracy. Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.   What We Offer   Attractive, negotiable salary Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working 25 days holiday plus public holidays Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–14:30) Support with career progression and education Paid professional membership Cycle2Work scheme Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment   Why Join TG Escapes?   Work on cutting-edge modular projects that positively impact communities and the environment Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture Strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design Excellent professional development and growth opportunities Benefits including Hybrid Working, TG Challenge, The Great Escape Day, and 25 days’ holiday  

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering and Groundworks Working hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday Work Location: Aston, Birmingham (flexible working options) Job type: Full-time Company: McDermotts Building and Civil Engineering Ltd About the role Due to our continued growth and success, McDermotts is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience in commercial groundworks and civil engineering looking to contribute to a thriving, family-founded business with national reach. Key Responsibilities · Record, review and prioritise new tender opportunities as they arise. · Analyse Tender Document including but not limited to drawings, specifications, scope of works, site investigations to ensure a robust and competitive tender submission. · Engage and liaise with other stakeholders within the business including commercial, production, planning and procurement as required. · Where required, produce accurate take-offs and BOQs using appropriate software. · Ensure appropriate sub-contract and supplier quotations are obtained, collated and assessed for competitiveness. · Price bills/schedules analytically from first principles and produce quote comparisons using estimating software. · Evaluate risks and opportunities including value engineering options. · Critically review and analyse client programmes to ensure alignment with agreed outputs, methodology and sequencing. · Lead and present tender adjudications in detail seeking final adjudication from company directors. · Submit detailed tenders (in required format), including any assumptions or clarifications as required. · Attend client mid, pre and post tender meetings as required. · Prepare and deliver tender information for internal handover to the contract team. · Maintain and develop collaborative customer relationships. · Obtain and collate feedback on tender submission. · Assist in the development of trainee estimators. · Maintain and update cost databases, records, and historical data for future benchmarking. · Provide accurate cost reports and advice to senior management. Qualifications & Experience/ Knowledge: Essential: · at least 5 years’ experience in an estimating background or similar role. · knowledge of varying forms of contract JCT, NEC3/4. · Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data. · Understanding of standard and unique Risks & Opportunities. · in depth practical knowledge of varying forms of measurement SMM7, CESSM, Highway MOM, NRM. · Appropriate higher-level qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering. Desirable: · Appropriate Civil Engineering experience. · Experience of Conquest estimating packages an advantage but not essential. · Working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICE, or CIOB). Key Skills: · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Ability to work effectively individually and part of the wider team. · Resilience when working to fixed deadlines. · A good track record of maintaining relationships with new and existing customers. · A strong track record of success preparing Commercial Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Highways Infrastructure tenders. · ‘Hands on’ with good communication skills at all levels. · IT literate – Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and Conquest (desirable) Benefits: · Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service) · Additional holiday on Birthday · Flexibility to extend annual leave · Comprehensive health and medical insurance · Support in professional development · Ongoing training and development · Death in Service · Company car or allowance · Free on-site parking · Referral scheme · Company events and recognition Why Join McDermotts McDermotts is a leading civil engineering and groundworks some of the largest construction companies across UK. Established in 1994, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional certifications and commitment to employee growth. We are a family business that operates with the same customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences. Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors. To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success. Commitments McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need. Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job. Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.      

MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our busy Projects Team, to work on a wide range of exciting major excavation projects and contribute towards business development within MOLA.   You will be part of a dedicated, highly motivated, and collaborative field team that together deliver quality, client-focussed and project-led work. The team are responsible for managing archaeological projects throughout their lifecycle, leading on the successful tendering, planning, operation, delivery and completion of fieldwork. The MOLA ‘Projects’ division, in which this role plays a pivotal part, has a core commercial function and one of our key objectives is to assist our valued clients in meeting their planning requirements, embed our work within their projects and to promote social and public benefit. The Project Manager role has a business development element, and therefore, a commercially focussed outlook, confident and proactive team leadership skill, problem solving and adaptability in approach are essential to your success. A driving licence is also highly desirable as regular travel is expected as part of the role, both within and outside of London.      We are looking for project managers who are highly experienced in the delivery of archaeological projects at a management and consultancy level with experience in London or urban archaeology. Successful candidates will be expected to organise, manage and deliver tender bids, to procure new work and operate independently to deliver MOLAs strategic business, research and public benefit goals. In your role you will place Health and Safety at the fore and seek to contribute to continued improvement and best safe-working practices. You will manage a range of archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation projects simultaneously, whilst ensuring delivery within set timescales and budgets which you and the team have costed and commercially manage. MOLA would welcome applications from candidates who have experience of large/complex schemes and infrastructure projects. You will be a strong and innovative multi-tasker, able to integrate with other team specialisms such as Consultancy, Community Engagement and Built Heritage into project design and delivery models. You will be a confident negotiator, able to communicate across a wide range of stakeholder interests, with a sound working knowledge of National Planning Policy Frameworks and the planning process. Maintaining quality and high standards are essential and will be delivered through your skill with review, editing and production of technical and commercial reports. Your role will also require skill with managing people and as a Line Manager, you will seek to promote the wellbeing and professional development of your Line Management team.  For details on how to apply and further information please go to https://mola.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3933357?cid=2033 The closing date is Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.  Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement. MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Founded in 1954, our client is a highly respected, employee‑owned commercial construction company headquartered in Wellington, with a second office in Palmerston North. With over 70 years of experience, Maycroft Construction delivers projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, aged care, civic, community, heritage, seismic strengthening, and social housing sectors. Renowned for their collaborative pre‑construction and ECI approach, they maintain enduring relationships with key stakeholders, customers and consultants, with much of their work sourced through repeat business and trusted partnerships. About the Role: • Lead the estimation process for a diverse range of commercial construction projects • Prepare accurate cost plans and competitive tenders from concept through to submission and handover • Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure robust and innovative solutions • Drive ECI processes, value engineering, and risk analysis • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in the commercial construction sector • Strong knowledge of Design Build, ECI and competitive tendering methodologies • Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Proficiency with industry-standard estimating software (eg. CostX, Buildsoft etc) What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary package • Opportunity to work on landmark projects across Wellington and the lower/ central North Island • Supportive, innovative team environment • Professional development and career progression If you are a driven Senior Estimator seeking a new challenge with a company that values expertise and collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Purpose – WIN WITH THE YOUNGER PROFESSIONALS Become the brand and product of choice for young trade professionals through education and training. Securing the engagement of younger trade professionals is essential for the company's long-term growth. Raising awareness of our company, brands, and products among this demographic is a critical driver for future success. Our strategy involves engaging with apprentices and young trade professionals early in their education and careers to foster brand loyalty and product familiarity. We aim to support college lecturers by offering expert product training that encompasses both safety and operational guidelines, preparing students for their careers as qualified tradespeople. Additionally, obtaining a recognized certification in DEWALT power tools will enhance students' employability upon completion of their training programs. Training and education will be central to achieving this objective. Key Tasks Collaborate with the Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager to formulate a training programme aimed at engaging young trade professionals and educational institutions. Support the conducting of thorough research to understand the demographics, prior knowledge, learning preferences, and specific needs of our target audience. Use surveys, interviews and focus groups to gather detailed insights. Support the development of appropriate training materials aligned with the strategy and research feedback whether through practical face-to-face sessions, digital modules on our MYTOOLS Training platform, or video content. This will be achieved through working with the Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager. Establish relationships with technical colleges to become the power tool trainer of choice for our industry, Supporting and providing guidance to Trade Schools ensuring they are compliant with ever changing regulations, e.g dust, noise, vibration etc… The delivery of training to key targeted colleges once the curriculum and training material has been developed. This will be across your region. Measure all training activity to provide full accountability and ROI. Competencies and Skills Have specific trade knowledge and experience of working on the “jobsite” as a qualified tradesperson. Skills to develop the right level of instructional material suitable to the target audience. Communication skills for the delivery of training for the established training programmes. Relationship building skills, to develop strong ties to colleges to accelerate the programme across our region. Collaborator; be disciplined to work remotely and in person with a multi-cultural team on a day-to-day basis. Key Relationships Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager – Building programmes, training delivery and measurement. Local Trade & End User Transformation Manager – Building relationships with selected colleges to successfully rollout the programme. Local Commercial Team – Supporting our trade partners in gaining access to colleges providing clear route to sales opportunities. Group Commercial Training Manager Power Tools & HTAS – Local Commercial Team – Creating training content to support new training programmes. Senior Digital Training Development Manager – Creating digital training material to support training programmes. Knowledge & Experience Having experience in the following will be a key advantage; Be a qualified tradesperson in one of the following fields. Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing or Concrete work. Experience of working in a trade school environment. Must be an English speaker Please apply using the link below:      

We are seeking a Estimator / Project Manager to join a growing, family-run construction business in Bromley, London. This combined role offers a unique opportunity to contribute at every stage of our construction projects, from cost estimation to financial management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience independently estimating various residential projects ranging from £500k to £ 2.5 M. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: - Developing detailed cost estimates for a variety of construction projects - Working closely with project teams to gather necessary project information - Preparing and submitting tender proposals with accuracy and efficiency - Managing project budgets, cost control, and financial oversight & monthly valuations - Conducting surveys, cost analyses, and ongoing financial reviews - Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive quotes - Ensuring compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulations Requirements: - Proven 3-5 years’ experience as an Estimator and/or Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry - Strong analytical and mathematical skills - Excellent communication and negotiation abilities - Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Excel), - Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations. - Knowledge of take-off software such as Blue Beam-REVU or similar is essential.   As a family-run contractor, we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team where your contributions are valued. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and we take pride in delivering high-quality construction projects. Working hours 8-5 Monday to Friday. Work Location: In person

Project Manager – High-End Design and Build Location: London, UK Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Us: We are a prestigious, London-based design and build company renowned for delivering  high-end residential and commercial projects. With a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and client satisfaction, we work with discerning clients to create bespoke spaces that blend luxury with functionality. We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our projects to success. The Role: As a Project Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of our high-end design and build projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will be the key point of contact for clients, architects, designers, and contractors, coordinating all aspects of the project lifecycle with precision and professionalism. Key Responsibilities: •  Manage multiple high-end projects simultaneously, from concept to completion. •  Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. •  Coordinate and liaise with clients, architects, interior designers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution. •  Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building regulations. •  Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective solutions to keep projects on track. •  Maintain exceptional standards of quality control and attention to detail. •  Provide regular updates and reports to clients and senior management. •  Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to uphold our reputation for excellence. What We’re Looking For: •  Proven experience as a Project Manager in high-end residential or commercial design and build projects. •  Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry standards. •  Exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. •  Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with a professional and polished approach. •  Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar). •  A keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering luxury, bespoke projects. •  Relevant qualifications (e.g., degree in construction management, architecture, or related field; PMP or Prince2 certification desirable). •  Full UK working rights and willingness to travel within London as required. Why Join Us? •  Work on prestigious, high-profile projects in London’s luxury design and build sector. •  Collaborate with a talented team of designers, architects, and craftsmen. •  Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression. •  Be part of a company that values creativity, quality, and client satisfaction.