Title: S enior Planning Engineer Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid) Rate: (Apply online only) per day We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our client on a 12-month freelance contract, working site-based on a major construction project. The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the planning function for the MEP package, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure programmes are effectively developed, monitored and delivered. Key requirements: Extensive experience within the UK construction industry Strong MEP/M&E planning experience and technical knowledge Proficient in Asta Powerproject Proven experience managing and overseeing project planning functions Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills If you are an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a strong M&E background and are available for a long-term freelance opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. 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.
08/10/2026
Contract
Title: S enior Planning Engineer Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid) Rate: (Apply online only) per day We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our client on a 12-month freelance contract, working site-based on a major construction project. The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the planning function for the MEP package, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure programmes are effectively developed, monitored and delivered. Key requirements: Extensive experience within the UK construction industry Strong MEP/M&E planning experience and technical knowledge Proficient in Asta Powerproject Proven experience managing and overseeing project planning functions Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills If you are an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a strong M&E background and are available for a long-term freelance opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. 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.
Planner Temp to Perm Hamilton National Living Wage Full-time, 12-week temp-to-perm Our client is a leading commercial and domestic maintenance contractor providing a wide range of maintenance services to customers across the region. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an organised and proactive Planner to join their busy office team in Hamilton. Working closely with the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and planning jobs from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring engineers have everything they need to carry out work efficiently and on time. Key Responsibilities Planning and scheduling maintenance jobs and engineer workloads Liaising with engineers, customers and the Contracts Manager Ordering and coordinating materials required for jobs Monitoring job progress and updating systems accordingly Ensuring jobs are scheduled efficiently and within agreed timescales Dealing with queries and resolving scheduling issues General administration and supporting the Contracts Manager as required About You We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident communicating with people. Previous experience in a planning, scheduling, coordination or administration role would be advantageous, particularly within maintenance, construction or a similar environment. However, full training will be provided for the right person. You will need to be comfortable working in a busy office environment, managing multiple tasks and prioritising your workload. What's on Offer? 12-week temporary position with a view to permanent employment Full-time, office-based role in Hamilton National Living Wage Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing contractor Training and support provided Opportunity to develop within the business If you are an organised individual looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful maintenance contractor, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this excellent temp-to-perm opportunity in Hamilton.
08/10/2026
Seasonal
Planner Temp to Perm Hamilton National Living Wage Full-time, 12-week temp-to-perm Our client is a leading commercial and domestic maintenance contractor providing a wide range of maintenance services to customers across the region. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an organised and proactive Planner to join their busy office team in Hamilton. Working closely with the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and planning jobs from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring engineers have everything they need to carry out work efficiently and on time. Key Responsibilities Planning and scheduling maintenance jobs and engineer workloads Liaising with engineers, customers and the Contracts Manager Ordering and coordinating materials required for jobs Monitoring job progress and updating systems accordingly Ensuring jobs are scheduled efficiently and within agreed timescales Dealing with queries and resolving scheduling issues General administration and supporting the Contracts Manager as required About You We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident communicating with people. Previous experience in a planning, scheduling, coordination or administration role would be advantageous, particularly within maintenance, construction or a similar environment. However, full training will be provided for the right person. You will need to be comfortable working in a busy office environment, managing multiple tasks and prioritising your workload. What's on Offer? 12-week temporary position with a view to permanent employment Full-time, office-based role in Hamilton National Living Wage Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing contractor Training and support provided Opportunity to develop within the business If you are an organised individual looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful maintenance contractor, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this excellent temp-to-perm opportunity in Hamilton.
SITE MANAGER MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN LIVERPOOL FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Site manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including specialising in Government sector jobs. e.g Hospitals, Education As Site Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Up to 60,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Site Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Site Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Site Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
08/10/2026
Full time
SITE MANAGER MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN LIVERPOOL FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Site manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including specialising in Government sector jobs. e.g Hospitals, Education As Site Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Up to 60,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Site Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Site Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Site Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Planner to work within the Energy sector on the EGL1 Project in Durham Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Planner: Assimilate information and summarise it in a manner that can be used to communicate the work scope to others. Prepare a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements. Contribute to the risk register and undertake programme risk analysis. Prepare visual material in support of planned methods. Manage personally controlled project documentation in an orderly fashion. Define methods and establish outputs, in consultation with the estimator and other team members, including the supply chain in appropriate circumstances. Liaise with the design engineer to establish a design brief for temporary works. Provide the estimator with a justified schedule of temporary works and other indirect cost items. Attend the bid review meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material. Attending the handover meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material and clear further defined tasks. In consultation with Estimator advise project team of required feedback reports and support. Still interested, does this sound like you? Experience on Major Civil Engineering and/or Construction projects. Experience working on HV Power, Transmission & Distribution Projects Use of planning software (P6, Asta, TILOS, QSRA). Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery. A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function.
08/10/2026
Full time
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Planner to work within the Energy sector on the EGL1 Project in Durham Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Planner: Assimilate information and summarise it in a manner that can be used to communicate the work scope to others. Prepare a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements. Contribute to the risk register and undertake programme risk analysis. Prepare visual material in support of planned methods. Manage personally controlled project documentation in an orderly fashion. Define methods and establish outputs, in consultation with the estimator and other team members, including the supply chain in appropriate circumstances. Liaise with the design engineer to establish a design brief for temporary works. Provide the estimator with a justified schedule of temporary works and other indirect cost items. Attend the bid review meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material. Attending the handover meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material and clear further defined tasks. In consultation with Estimator advise project team of required feedback reports and support. Still interested, does this sound like you? Experience on Major Civil Engineering and/or Construction projects. Experience working on HV Power, Transmission & Distribution Projects Use of planning software (P6, Asta, TILOS, QSRA). Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery. A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function.
Building Services Manager Location: City of London Sector: Retail, Commercial and Hospitality Employer: Multi-Award-Winning Tier 1 Main Contractor Package: Competitive salary and benefits package The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a newly established and rapidly growing division within a multi-award-winning Tier 1 main contractor. Based in London, the division delivers a diverse portfolio of high-quality retail, commercial and hospitality projects. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, this is an excellent time to join a business that continues to go from strength to strength. You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, taking responsibility for building services from early design and RIBA Stage 2, through pre-construction, delivery, commissioning and final handover. This position would suit a technically strong and commercially aware Building Services Manager who enjoys influencing projects at an early stage and working collaboratively with clients, consultants, designers and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the building services function across projects from early design through to completion and handover. Review, coordinate and manage MEP design development from RIBA Stage 2 onwards. Provide technical input during tendering and pre-construction. Identify design risks, coordination issues, buildability challenges and value-engineering opportunities. Manage the production and review of building services design information, specifications and technical submissions. Work closely with design managers, commercial teams, planners and operational teams to ensure coordinated project delivery. Manage relationships with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and suppliers. Assist with the procurement and appointment of MEP subcontractors. Review subcontractor proposals to ensure technical compliance, programme alignment and value for money. Monitor installation quality, progress and compliance with approved designs and specifications. Develop and manage commissioning strategies, programmes and documentation. Oversee testing, commissioning, witnessing, training and seasonal commissioning requirements. Ensure that all building services information, operating manuals and handover documentation are complete and delivered to the required standard. Support lessons learned and help establish consistent building services processes and best practice across the new division. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or in a similar role with a main contractor. Strong mechanical and electrical building services knowledge. Excellent design management experience, particularly from RIBA Stage 2 through technical design and construction. A strong understanding of pre-construction, tendering, procurement and design development. Demonstrable experience managing testing, commissioning and project handover. Experience delivering retail, commercial, hospitality or high-quality fit-out projects. The ability to review technical drawings, specifications, programmes and subcontractor proposals. Strong knowledge of buildability, coordination, value engineering and technical compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Relevant mechanical, electrical or building services qualifications. The business offers: A strong and growing pipeline of work. Exposure to diverse retail, commercial and hospitality projects. The opportunity to help shape a new division. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Genuine opportunities for career progression. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
08/10/2026
Full time
Building Services Manager Location: City of London Sector: Retail, Commercial and Hospitality Employer: Multi-Award-Winning Tier 1 Main Contractor Package: Competitive salary and benefits package The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a newly established and rapidly growing division within a multi-award-winning Tier 1 main contractor. Based in London, the division delivers a diverse portfolio of high-quality retail, commercial and hospitality projects. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, this is an excellent time to join a business that continues to go from strength to strength. You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, taking responsibility for building services from early design and RIBA Stage 2, through pre-construction, delivery, commissioning and final handover. This position would suit a technically strong and commercially aware Building Services Manager who enjoys influencing projects at an early stage and working collaboratively with clients, consultants, designers and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the building services function across projects from early design through to completion and handover. Review, coordinate and manage MEP design development from RIBA Stage 2 onwards. Provide technical input during tendering and pre-construction. Identify design risks, coordination issues, buildability challenges and value-engineering opportunities. Manage the production and review of building services design information, specifications and technical submissions. Work closely with design managers, commercial teams, planners and operational teams to ensure coordinated project delivery. Manage relationships with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and suppliers. Assist with the procurement and appointment of MEP subcontractors. Review subcontractor proposals to ensure technical compliance, programme alignment and value for money. Monitor installation quality, progress and compliance with approved designs and specifications. Develop and manage commissioning strategies, programmes and documentation. Oversee testing, commissioning, witnessing, training and seasonal commissioning requirements. Ensure that all building services information, operating manuals and handover documentation are complete and delivered to the required standard. Support lessons learned and help establish consistent building services processes and best practice across the new division. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or in a similar role with a main contractor. Strong mechanical and electrical building services knowledge. Excellent design management experience, particularly from RIBA Stage 2 through technical design and construction. A strong understanding of pre-construction, tendering, procurement and design development. Demonstrable experience managing testing, commissioning and project handover. Experience delivering retail, commercial, hospitality or high-quality fit-out projects. The ability to review technical drawings, specifications, programmes and subcontractor proposals. Strong knowledge of buildability, coordination, value engineering and technical compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Relevant mechanical, electrical or building services qualifications. The business offers: A strong and growing pipeline of work. Exposure to diverse retail, commercial and hospitality projects. The opportunity to help shape a new division. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Genuine opportunities for career progression. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
SENIOR SITE MANAGER MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN LIVERPOOL FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Site manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence projects, with values ranging between 10m and 30m. As Senior Site Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build, Education or commercial projects. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Site Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Site Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Senior Site Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
08/10/2026
Full time
SENIOR SITE MANAGER MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN LIVERPOOL FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Site manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence projects, with values ranging between 10m and 30m. As Senior Site Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build, Education or commercial projects. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Site Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Site Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Senior Site Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
Title: Senior Planning Engineer Location: North Yorkshire (Hybrid) Rate: (Apply online only) per day Duration: 12-Month Freelance Contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our client on a 12-month freelance contract, working site-based on a major infrastructure scheme in North Yorkshire. The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the construction programme in Primavera P6, as well as managing the change management process throughout the project. Key requirements: Strong background with a UK main contractor Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Proven experience managing complex construction programmes Strong change management experience Good working knowledge of NEC contracts Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Infrastructure project experience highly desirable If you are an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with strong infrastructure background and are available for a long-term freelance opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 75113. 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.
08/10/2026
Contract
Title: Senior Planning Engineer Location: North Yorkshire (Hybrid) Rate: (Apply online only) per day Duration: 12-Month Freelance Contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our client on a 12-month freelance contract, working site-based on a major infrastructure scheme in North Yorkshire. The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the construction programme in Primavera P6, as well as managing the change management process throughout the project. Key requirements: Strong background with a UK main contractor Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Proven experience managing complex construction programmes Strong change management experience Good working knowledge of NEC contracts Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Infrastructure project experience highly desirable If you are an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with strong infrastructure background and are available for a long-term freelance opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 75113. 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.
LEAD MEP AND CONSTRUCTION PLANNER Salary: £90,000 £100,000 per annum Location: Kings Cross, with an agile working model including project/site and office attendance. Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Lead MEP and Construction Planner to provide leadership and development of the planning function across the business. This is a senior opportunity for an established planning professional who can lead a team of planners, maintain high standards of programme delivery and provide strategic planning support from tender and pre-construction through to project completion. The role combines hands-on project planning with team leadership, process improvement and the continued development of planning capability. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, clients, engineering, commercial, estimating and project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and manage a team of planners, ensuring high standards of planning delivery across projects. Develop and maintain robust project programmes aligned with project and business objectives. Oversee planning activities across estimation, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Develop programmes from first principles, including quantity take-offs, productivity assessments, duration calculations and logical sequencing. Monitor programme performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions and recovery plans. Collaborate with clients, project teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to manage interfaces and key milestones. Provide commercial insight into programme impacts, productivity rates, resource requirements and sequencing strategies. Prepare and present programme updates, progress reports, labour efficiency analysis and mitigation plans. Lead planning workshops, programme reviews and governance activities. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, reporting and best practice. Support the development of planning standards, templates and procedures. Planning & Programme Management Create compliant, robust programmes from first principles, interpreting drawings, completing quantity take-offs, applying productivity/output rates, assessing resource requirements and determining realistic activity durations. Establish logical construction sequences that reflect efficient and collaborative delivery methodologies. Produce detailed estimation, pre-construction, design, fabrication, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover programmes. Ensure programmes are regularly updated and accurately reflect current project status. Integrate MEP services activities with wider construction programmes. Use Asta Powerproject as the primary operational planning tool for weekly programme reviews, look-ahead planning, progress updates and detailed programme drilldowns. Chair and facilitate weekly programme review meetings with engineering, commercial and project teams. Monitor critical path activities, programme float, productivity trends and key project milestones. Maintain programme integrity between Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6. Produce and maintain client-facing Primavera P6 programmes in line with contractual requirements and reporting cycles. Project Monitoring & Control Monitor programme performance against agreed baselines. Identify programme risks, constraints, delays and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation. Analyse critical path activities and programme impacts arising from changes, delays or disruption. Drive corrective actions to maintain project milestones and completion dates. Support project teams with recovery and acceleration plans where required. Stakeholder Engagement Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to manage programme interfaces and dependencies. Facilitate weekly or daily planning workshops and programme review meetings as required. Communicate programme requirements and critical activities clearly to project stakeholders. Present complex planning information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Commercial & Strategic Support Provide commercial insight regarding programme impacts, labour productivity, production rates and construction sequencing. Support commercial teams in evaluating variations, compensation events and programme changes. Assist with tender submissions by identifying optimal delivery strategies and programme efficiencies. Support claims preparation through programme analysis and forensic review where required. Reporting, Governance & Continuous Improvement Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management, clients and project teams. Report on programme trends, labour efficiencies, key milestones and performance indicators. Produce programme narratives and mitigation strategies. Ensure planning outputs comply with contractual obligations and company standards. Contribute to planning standards, templates, best practice, collaborative planning and lessons learned. Skills & Experience Significant experience in a Planning, Senior Planning or Lead Planning role within MEP and construction environments. Proven ability to manage and develop planning teams. For more information regarding the above, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)
08/10/2026
Full time
LEAD MEP AND CONSTRUCTION PLANNER Salary: £90,000 £100,000 per annum Location: Kings Cross, with an agile working model including project/site and office attendance. Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Lead MEP and Construction Planner to provide leadership and development of the planning function across the business. This is a senior opportunity for an established planning professional who can lead a team of planners, maintain high standards of programme delivery and provide strategic planning support from tender and pre-construction through to project completion. The role combines hands-on project planning with team leadership, process improvement and the continued development of planning capability. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, clients, engineering, commercial, estimating and project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and manage a team of planners, ensuring high standards of planning delivery across projects. Develop and maintain robust project programmes aligned with project and business objectives. Oversee planning activities across estimation, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Develop programmes from first principles, including quantity take-offs, productivity assessments, duration calculations and logical sequencing. Monitor programme performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions and recovery plans. Collaborate with clients, project teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to manage interfaces and key milestones. Provide commercial insight into programme impacts, productivity rates, resource requirements and sequencing strategies. Prepare and present programme updates, progress reports, labour efficiency analysis and mitigation plans. Lead planning workshops, programme reviews and governance activities. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, reporting and best practice. Support the development of planning standards, templates and procedures. Planning & Programme Management Create compliant, robust programmes from first principles, interpreting drawings, completing quantity take-offs, applying productivity/output rates, assessing resource requirements and determining realistic activity durations. Establish logical construction sequences that reflect efficient and collaborative delivery methodologies. Produce detailed estimation, pre-construction, design, fabrication, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover programmes. Ensure programmes are regularly updated and accurately reflect current project status. Integrate MEP services activities with wider construction programmes. Use Asta Powerproject as the primary operational planning tool for weekly programme reviews, look-ahead planning, progress updates and detailed programme drilldowns. Chair and facilitate weekly programme review meetings with engineering, commercial and project teams. Monitor critical path activities, programme float, productivity trends and key project milestones. Maintain programme integrity between Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6. Produce and maintain client-facing Primavera P6 programmes in line with contractual requirements and reporting cycles. Project Monitoring & Control Monitor programme performance against agreed baselines. Identify programme risks, constraints, delays and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation. Analyse critical path activities and programme impacts arising from changes, delays or disruption. Drive corrective actions to maintain project milestones and completion dates. Support project teams with recovery and acceleration plans where required. Stakeholder Engagement Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to manage programme interfaces and dependencies. Facilitate weekly or daily planning workshops and programme review meetings as required. Communicate programme requirements and critical activities clearly to project stakeholders. Present complex planning information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Commercial & Strategic Support Provide commercial insight regarding programme impacts, labour productivity, production rates and construction sequencing. Support commercial teams in evaluating variations, compensation events and programme changes. Assist with tender submissions by identifying optimal delivery strategies and programme efficiencies. Support claims preparation through programme analysis and forensic review where required. Reporting, Governance & Continuous Improvement Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management, clients and project teams. Report on programme trends, labour efficiencies, key milestones and performance indicators. Produce programme narratives and mitigation strategies. Ensure planning outputs comply with contractual obligations and company standards. Contribute to planning standards, templates, best practice, collaborative planning and lessons learned. Skills & Experience Significant experience in a Planning, Senior Planning or Lead Planning role within MEP and construction environments. Proven ability to manage and develop planning teams. For more information regarding the above, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)
Senior Project Manager HS2 Two Positions West Hyde (Herts) to Aylesbury (Bucks), OR Greatworth to Southam, Warwickshire High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils Central Section Salary: £100,000 £111,578, potentially up to £120,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Progression: Head of Delivery £(Apply online only)k + package Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Southam/Banbury, Warwickshire (3 days on site min) Programme: Major HS2 Main Works Civils delivery Long term opportunity HS2 programme will go 2037-39 The Opportunity This is a chance to join High Speed Two (HS2) directly as a Senior Project Manager at a pivotal stage of the UK's largest infrastructure programme. Two positions are available following the promotion of the existing Senior Project Managers into Head of Delivery roles giving you a genuine, proven route to the next level. You will report to a Head of Delivery and lead a team of around 4 5 Project Managers, with responsibility for approximately 30km of HS2 route and the delivery of the major civil engineering assets within your section. This isn't a role where you'll be managing a single package. You'll have oversight of a substantial section of railway, working across major earthworks, bridges, viaducts, green tunnels, highways and associated infrastructure. Detailed design is complete and the programme is now firmly in the delivery phase, with approximately three years of construction, completion and handover ahead. Two Opportunities NC2a South Aylesbury A key section of HS2 forming part of the programme's designated core test area. Major works include the Wendover Green Tunnel, Wendover North Cutting, Leather Lane Green Bridge and associated earthworks, landscaping and infrastructure. G2S Greatworth to Southam EKFB's northernmost section, covering major structures including the Chipping Warden and Greatworth Green Tunnels, 515m Edgcote Viaduct, Oxford Canal Viaduct, A423 Banbury Road Bridge, Ladbroke Cutting and Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. What You'll Do Lead and develop an integrated team of approximately 4 5 Project Managers. Take responsibility for delivery across your section of route. Drive progress with the main works contractor and supply chain. Resolve complex delivery issues and remove obstacles before they impact the programme. Manage interfaces between civils, rail systems, track, highways, utilities and Network Rail. Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders. Monitor programme, cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance. Review and challenge contractor programmes and construction methodologies. Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and opportunities. Ensure construction is delivered safely and in accordance with HS2 and CDM requirements. Lead the section through construction, completion, handover and transition towards railway systems and commissioning. What We're Looking For This is a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager role. We're looking for someone who understands how complex infrastructure gets built and who can bring contractors, suppliers and stakeholders together to keep delivery moving. Significant project or construction management experience on major infrastructure projects. Strong civil engineering delivery experience across heavy civils, rail, highways, tunnelling, nuclear or similarly complex environments. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to challenge contractor programmes and performance without needing to be a specialist planner. Proven contractor and supply-chain management experience. Experience leading integrated teams and managing complex interfaces. Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple organisations and competing requirements. Collaborative, confident and solutions-driven approach. Understanding of CDM within major construction projects. Experience monitoring cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Client-side or consultancy experience would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites. Why HS2? You will be joining at one of the most important points in the delivery of the railway with detailed design complete and major construction works still to be delivered. Your responsibility will extend beyond an individual project package. You'll lead a significant section of route, manage a team of Project Managers and work directly with the main contractor and wider HS2 organisation to get the railway built. The progression opportunity is genuine: the previous Senior Project Managers have already moved into Head of Delivery roles. And when this section is complete, HS2 has further major opportunities across stations and railway systems, with the wider programme continuing through to 2039. Package £100,000 £111,578 salary, potentially up to £120,000 depending on experience. 12% employer pension contribution. Private healthcare. 25 days holiday. Direct employment with High Speed Two Ltd. Progression to Head of Delivery circa £133,000 + package. If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges and seeing major infrastructure move from design into construction, this is an opportunity to take your career onto one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
08/10/2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager HS2 Two Positions West Hyde (Herts) to Aylesbury (Bucks), OR Greatworth to Southam, Warwickshire High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils Central Section Salary: £100,000 £111,578, potentially up to £120,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Progression: Head of Delivery £(Apply online only)k + package Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Southam/Banbury, Warwickshire (3 days on site min) Programme: Major HS2 Main Works Civils delivery Long term opportunity HS2 programme will go 2037-39 The Opportunity This is a chance to join High Speed Two (HS2) directly as a Senior Project Manager at a pivotal stage of the UK's largest infrastructure programme. Two positions are available following the promotion of the existing Senior Project Managers into Head of Delivery roles giving you a genuine, proven route to the next level. You will report to a Head of Delivery and lead a team of around 4 5 Project Managers, with responsibility for approximately 30km of HS2 route and the delivery of the major civil engineering assets within your section. This isn't a role where you'll be managing a single package. You'll have oversight of a substantial section of railway, working across major earthworks, bridges, viaducts, green tunnels, highways and associated infrastructure. Detailed design is complete and the programme is now firmly in the delivery phase, with approximately three years of construction, completion and handover ahead. Two Opportunities NC2a South Aylesbury A key section of HS2 forming part of the programme's designated core test area. Major works include the Wendover Green Tunnel, Wendover North Cutting, Leather Lane Green Bridge and associated earthworks, landscaping and infrastructure. G2S Greatworth to Southam EKFB's northernmost section, covering major structures including the Chipping Warden and Greatworth Green Tunnels, 515m Edgcote Viaduct, Oxford Canal Viaduct, A423 Banbury Road Bridge, Ladbroke Cutting and Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. What You'll Do Lead and develop an integrated team of approximately 4 5 Project Managers. Take responsibility for delivery across your section of route. Drive progress with the main works contractor and supply chain. Resolve complex delivery issues and remove obstacles before they impact the programme. Manage interfaces between civils, rail systems, track, highways, utilities and Network Rail. Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders. Monitor programme, cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance. Review and challenge contractor programmes and construction methodologies. Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and opportunities. Ensure construction is delivered safely and in accordance with HS2 and CDM requirements. Lead the section through construction, completion, handover and transition towards railway systems and commissioning. What We're Looking For This is a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager role. We're looking for someone who understands how complex infrastructure gets built and who can bring contractors, suppliers and stakeholders together to keep delivery moving. Significant project or construction management experience on major infrastructure projects. Strong civil engineering delivery experience across heavy civils, rail, highways, tunnelling, nuclear or similarly complex environments. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to challenge contractor programmes and performance without needing to be a specialist planner. Proven contractor and supply-chain management experience. Experience leading integrated teams and managing complex interfaces. Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple organisations and competing requirements. Collaborative, confident and solutions-driven approach. Understanding of CDM within major construction projects. Experience monitoring cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Client-side or consultancy experience would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites. Why HS2? You will be joining at one of the most important points in the delivery of the railway with detailed design complete and major construction works still to be delivered. Your responsibility will extend beyond an individual project package. You'll lead a significant section of route, manage a team of Project Managers and work directly with the main contractor and wider HS2 organisation to get the railway built. The progression opportunity is genuine: the previous Senior Project Managers have already moved into Head of Delivery roles. And when this section is complete, HS2 has further major opportunities across stations and railway systems, with the wider programme continuing through to 2039. Package £100,000 £111,578 salary, potentially up to £120,000 depending on experience. 12% employer pension contribution. Private healthcare. 25 days holiday. Direct employment with High Speed Two Ltd. Progression to Head of Delivery circa £133,000 + package. If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges and seeing major infrastructure move from design into construction, this is an opportunity to take your career onto one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
At Bidwells, we're looking for an ambitious Town Planner (Assistant or Planner level) to join our growing London team. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects in London and beyond, you'll help shape places, support regeneration, and deliver developments that leave a lasting impact on communities. This role will give you excellent exposure to some of the city's most impactful schemes, offering unmatched experience and growth. You'll engage in some of London's high-profile city redevelopments as well as significant mixed-use, education, residential and commercial developments. Our Planning team is one of the largest in the UK, and we're currently experiencing an exciting period of growth. Recent senior hires and new team members in London have further strengthened our already highly successful team, bringing additional expertise, fresh perspectives and valuable client relationships. This has expanded our reach and contributed to a growing pipeline of exciting projects across the team. It's a fantastic time to join Bidwells, as we continue to invest in our people, strengthen our market-leading reputation and capitalise on an exciting pipeline of work. You'll join a dynamic and highly collaborative department where knowledge sharing, teamwork and professional development are genuinely valued. From regular departmental updates and team socials to cross-disciplinary project work, you'll work alongside experts from across the business, broaden your experience and contribute to some of the UK's most exciting projects. Our planning team also collaborates closely with our development, agency, capital markets, rural and building teams, providing access to major mixed-use projects, science and technology initiatives, and a wide range of other exciting developments. What you'll be doing Assist with site assessments to establish development potential, including policy analyses and planning histories. Prepare Planning Statements to support applications. Prepare, submit, monitor and promote planning applications in accordance with agreed client instructions. Undertake planning and enforcement appeals by the most appropriate method. It is expected that this post would take full responsibility for leading such appeals. Client relationships: manage and anticipate client needs, ensuring deadlines are achieved. Answer client correspondence and telephone queries professionally and promptly, and represent client interests throughout the planning process. Maintain commercial awareness regarding profitability and agreed fee proposals. Record professional time accurately on a daily basis. Keep up to date with changes in legislation, national policy and Government guidance. Proactively monitor Local Government websites and the publication of development plan documents within the region. Network and build internal and external relationships. Understand our other departments and services to enable cross-selling and identify new opportunities for the business. Share information internally. About you Relevant undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications, preferably in Town/Urban Planning (or similar) and accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Actively working towards, or a Chartered Member of, the RTPI. Previous experience working for a town planning consultancy or local authority. Passionate about planning and committed to providing professional, proactive and innovative solutions. Excellent IT (MS Office), report writing, English and communication skills. Attention to detail. A team player whilst also being able to work independently. Full driving licence. What's in it for you Competitive salary: we recognise and reward talent with a generous salary and bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living. Comprehensive benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more. Professional development: continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities. Innovative culture: be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends. Family friendly: we offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you. Work-life balance: we value your wellbeing and offer agile working to support it. Why Bidwells? Bidwells is one of the first property consultancies in the UK to receive B Corp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business. As a certified B Corporation, we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation, and creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one. Recruitment agencies: Bidwells do not require agency support for this role. Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and specifically directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees for speculative or unsolicited CVs submitted other than via our careers website and recruitment process. Department: Planning Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: DOE REF-(phone number removed)
08/10/2026
Full time
At Bidwells, we're looking for an ambitious Town Planner (Assistant or Planner level) to join our growing London team. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects in London and beyond, you'll help shape places, support regeneration, and deliver developments that leave a lasting impact on communities. This role will give you excellent exposure to some of the city's most impactful schemes, offering unmatched experience and growth. You'll engage in some of London's high-profile city redevelopments as well as significant mixed-use, education, residential and commercial developments. Our Planning team is one of the largest in the UK, and we're currently experiencing an exciting period of growth. Recent senior hires and new team members in London have further strengthened our already highly successful team, bringing additional expertise, fresh perspectives and valuable client relationships. This has expanded our reach and contributed to a growing pipeline of exciting projects across the team. It's a fantastic time to join Bidwells, as we continue to invest in our people, strengthen our market-leading reputation and capitalise on an exciting pipeline of work. You'll join a dynamic and highly collaborative department where knowledge sharing, teamwork and professional development are genuinely valued. From regular departmental updates and team socials to cross-disciplinary project work, you'll work alongside experts from across the business, broaden your experience and contribute to some of the UK's most exciting projects. Our planning team also collaborates closely with our development, agency, capital markets, rural and building teams, providing access to major mixed-use projects, science and technology initiatives, and a wide range of other exciting developments. What you'll be doing Assist with site assessments to establish development potential, including policy analyses and planning histories. Prepare Planning Statements to support applications. Prepare, submit, monitor and promote planning applications in accordance with agreed client instructions. Undertake planning and enforcement appeals by the most appropriate method. It is expected that this post would take full responsibility for leading such appeals. Client relationships: manage and anticipate client needs, ensuring deadlines are achieved. Answer client correspondence and telephone queries professionally and promptly, and represent client interests throughout the planning process. Maintain commercial awareness regarding profitability and agreed fee proposals. Record professional time accurately on a daily basis. Keep up to date with changes in legislation, national policy and Government guidance. Proactively monitor Local Government websites and the publication of development plan documents within the region. Network and build internal and external relationships. Understand our other departments and services to enable cross-selling and identify new opportunities for the business. Share information internally. About you Relevant undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications, preferably in Town/Urban Planning (or similar) and accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Actively working towards, or a Chartered Member of, the RTPI. Previous experience working for a town planning consultancy or local authority. Passionate about planning and committed to providing professional, proactive and innovative solutions. Excellent IT (MS Office), report writing, English and communication skills. Attention to detail. A team player whilst also being able to work independently. Full driving licence. What's in it for you Competitive salary: we recognise and reward talent with a generous salary and bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living. Comprehensive benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more. Professional development: continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities. Innovative culture: be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends. Family friendly: we offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you. Work-life balance: we value your wellbeing and offer agile working to support it. Why Bidwells? Bidwells is one of the first property consultancies in the UK to receive B Corp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business. As a certified B Corporation, we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation, and creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one. Recruitment agencies: Bidwells do not require agency support for this role. Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and specifically directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees for speculative or unsolicited CVs submitted other than via our careers website and recruitment process. Department: Planning Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: DOE REF-(phone number removed)
Senior Quantity Surveyor Engineering / Commercial Projects Location: Buxton Rate: £450 £500 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Contract: Initial contract with potential for ongoing work Ready to take your commercial expertise into complex engineering and process projects? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial side of major engineering projects, working closely with the Project Manager and Planner across delivery, change and commercial close-out. You ll work across a varied project portfolio within food, beverage, manufacturing and industrial environments The role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you ll take responsibility for the commercial management of engineering and industrial projects, with a particular focus on NEC4, change management and project controls . You ll be responsible for: Managing NEC4 contracts and ensuring contractual processes are followed Managing change control, variations and Compensation Events Cost control, forecasting and CVR reporting Managing extensions of time and delay mechanisms Managing subcontractor and supplier agreements Reviewing project scope and ensuring changes are recorded and valued correctly Maintaining robust commercial records throughout the project Working closely with the Planner to understand programme impact and associated commercial implications Identifying commercial risks and areas where the business could be exposed Supporting projects through to commercial close-out and final account About you You ll have a strong Quantity Surveying or commercial background, ideally gained within engineering, M&E, manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, utilities or process environments . Mechanical installation or engineering project experience would be particularly valuable, alongside strong NEC4 and contractual knowledge. You ll ideally have experience with: NEC4 Compensation Events Change control and variations CVR and forecasting Extensions of time and delay Subcontract management Mechanical / M&E projects Working closely with Planning teams Experience within food & beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical or automated production environments would also be beneficial. Why consider it? Rather than working on traditional construction projects, you ll have the opportunity to manage the commercial side of technically interesting engineering and process projects, with genuine ownership across the project lifecycle. The role offers Outside IR35 status, a rate of £450 £500 per day , and flexibility between project sites, the office and home working. The initial requirement is contract-based, with potential for ongoing work as the project pipeline develops. Monday Friday 8 hours per day Flexible working arrangements Mileage is paid at 45p per mile . Interested? If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC4 and engineering project experience, get in touch for an informal conversation about the opportunity. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
08/10/2026
Contract
Senior Quantity Surveyor Engineering / Commercial Projects Location: Buxton Rate: £450 £500 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Contract: Initial contract with potential for ongoing work Ready to take your commercial expertise into complex engineering and process projects? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial side of major engineering projects, working closely with the Project Manager and Planner across delivery, change and commercial close-out. You ll work across a varied project portfolio within food, beverage, manufacturing and industrial environments The role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you ll take responsibility for the commercial management of engineering and industrial projects, with a particular focus on NEC4, change management and project controls . You ll be responsible for: Managing NEC4 contracts and ensuring contractual processes are followed Managing change control, variations and Compensation Events Cost control, forecasting and CVR reporting Managing extensions of time and delay mechanisms Managing subcontractor and supplier agreements Reviewing project scope and ensuring changes are recorded and valued correctly Maintaining robust commercial records throughout the project Working closely with the Planner to understand programme impact and associated commercial implications Identifying commercial risks and areas where the business could be exposed Supporting projects through to commercial close-out and final account About you You ll have a strong Quantity Surveying or commercial background, ideally gained within engineering, M&E, manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, utilities or process environments . Mechanical installation or engineering project experience would be particularly valuable, alongside strong NEC4 and contractual knowledge. You ll ideally have experience with: NEC4 Compensation Events Change control and variations CVR and forecasting Extensions of time and delay Subcontract management Mechanical / M&E projects Working closely with Planning teams Experience within food & beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical or automated production environments would also be beneficial. Why consider it? Rather than working on traditional construction projects, you ll have the opportunity to manage the commercial side of technically interesting engineering and process projects, with genuine ownership across the project lifecycle. The role offers Outside IR35 status, a rate of £450 £500 per day , and flexibility between project sites, the office and home working. The initial requirement is contract-based, with potential for ongoing work as the project pipeline develops. Monday Friday 8 hours per day Flexible working arrangements Mileage is paid at 45p per mile . Interested? If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC4 and engineering project experience, get in touch for an informal conversation about the opportunity. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Assistant Planner / Planner 40,000 - 50,000 London We're working with a highly regarded planning and development consultancy on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines planning expertise with strong commercial awareness and is looking to take the next step in their career within the property and development sector. You'll work on a diverse range of high-profile and complex development projects, gaining valuable exposure across the development lifecycle and working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams. The role offers genuine scope to develop your technical planning knowledge while strengthening your commercial and client-facing skills. The Ideal Candidate Ideally, you'll bring: Experience in planning, property or development, ideally within a consultancy or commercially focused environment. Experience working on retail and/or office-led projects. A solid understanding of the planning and development process. Strong commercial awareness and an interest in property, development and investment. Excellent communication, client management and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. A degree in Planning, Town Planning, Property, Real Estate or a related discipline. RTPI-accredited qualifications and/or progress towards MRTPI would be advantageous. What Makes This Role Stand Out? The real attraction is the chance to move beyond purely technical planning and play a meaningful role in commercially driven development advice. You'll have the opportunity to help clients understand what can be developed, how value can be maximised and what is realistically deliverable, giving you exposure to the strategic and commercial decisions that shape major property projects. If you're ambitious, commercially minded and looking to build a career at the intersection of planning, property and development, this could be an excellent next move. If this sounds relevant to your background, please send apply with your most recent CV.
08/10/2026
Full time
Assistant Planner / Planner 40,000 - 50,000 London We're working with a highly regarded planning and development consultancy on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines planning expertise with strong commercial awareness and is looking to take the next step in their career within the property and development sector. You'll work on a diverse range of high-profile and complex development projects, gaining valuable exposure across the development lifecycle and working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams. The role offers genuine scope to develop your technical planning knowledge while strengthening your commercial and client-facing skills. The Ideal Candidate Ideally, you'll bring: Experience in planning, property or development, ideally within a consultancy or commercially focused environment. Experience working on retail and/or office-led projects. A solid understanding of the planning and development process. Strong commercial awareness and an interest in property, development and investment. Excellent communication, client management and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. A degree in Planning, Town Planning, Property, Real Estate or a related discipline. RTPI-accredited qualifications and/or progress towards MRTPI would be advantageous. What Makes This Role Stand Out? The real attraction is the chance to move beyond purely technical planning and play a meaningful role in commercially driven development advice. You'll have the opportunity to help clients understand what can be developed, how value can be maximised and what is realistically deliverable, giving you exposure to the strategic and commercial decisions that shape major property projects. If you're ambitious, commercially minded and looking to build a career at the intersection of planning, property and development, this could be an excellent next move. If this sounds relevant to your background, please send apply with your most recent CV.
Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter Salary: 60-70,000 I'm working with a practice who is seeking an Associate Town Planner with strong technical expertise, a positive reputation in strategic site promotion, and proven experience in complex planning consents and planning-led project management. The successful Associate Town Planner will work across a portfolio of strategic site promotion projects, securing allocations and consents, developing client relationships and supporting business growth. They will lead planning inputs from strategy through to delivery, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and helping clients navigate complex planning challenges. Requirements: MRTPI accreditation with significant experience within the UK planning system. Strong technical planning expertise, with a proven track record in strategic land promotion and securing planning allocations and consents. Experience managing complex, major and multi-phase planning applications, including outline, detailed and reserved matters submissions. Strong understanding of planning policy, case law and the wider regulatory environment, with the ability to provide commercially focused planning advice. Proven experience in planning appeals, Local Plan examinations and/or strategic plan-making, ideally including acting as Expert Witness. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex planning matters clearly to clients and stakeholders. Strong project management and commercial awareness, with experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, programmes and budgets. A collaborative, entrepreneurial and creative approach, with the ability to build strong client relationships and contribute to business development. Role: Lead planning strategies for strategic site promotion, allocations and planning applications, primarily focused on residential-led development. Provide planning advice across a range of development sectors, project scales and stages, from initial site appraisal and feasibility through to delivery. Lead and manage complex planning projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing planning inputs, programmes and budgets. Advise clients on planning risks, emerging policy, planning permission flexibility and post-consent implementation strategies. Play a leading role in planning appeals, Local Plan examinations, Spatial Development Strategies and other strategic plan-making work. Support work-winning, bids, tenders and business development while developing and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships. Contribute to the wider leadership and development of the planning service, including business planning, service development and strategic initiatives. Provide line management, mentoring and professional support to junior planners and colleagues across the wider planning team. Benefits: Opportunity to join an award-winning, purpose-led planning and design practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes. Work within a creative, multi-disciplinary environment combining planning, design and environmental expertise. Be part of an employee-owned practice where collaboration, shared responsibility and collective ambition are central to the culture. Work on a varied portfolio of strategic projects across different sectors, scales and geographies. Play a significant role in shaping new communities, regeneration projects and development that delivers lasting benefits for people and the environment. Strong opportunities for professional development, career progression and increased responsibility. Work alongside experienced planning, design and environmental professionals on complex and high-profile projects. Flexible studio location options, with the role based in Oxford, Bristol or Exeter and consideration given to candidates within reasonable travelling distance of other studios. To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) . I look forward to hearing from you soon.
08/10/2026
Full time
Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter Salary: 60-70,000 I'm working with a practice who is seeking an Associate Town Planner with strong technical expertise, a positive reputation in strategic site promotion, and proven experience in complex planning consents and planning-led project management. The successful Associate Town Planner will work across a portfolio of strategic site promotion projects, securing allocations and consents, developing client relationships and supporting business growth. They will lead planning inputs from strategy through to delivery, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and helping clients navigate complex planning challenges. Requirements: MRTPI accreditation with significant experience within the UK planning system. Strong technical planning expertise, with a proven track record in strategic land promotion and securing planning allocations and consents. Experience managing complex, major and multi-phase planning applications, including outline, detailed and reserved matters submissions. Strong understanding of planning policy, case law and the wider regulatory environment, with the ability to provide commercially focused planning advice. Proven experience in planning appeals, Local Plan examinations and/or strategic plan-making, ideally including acting as Expert Witness. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex planning matters clearly to clients and stakeholders. Strong project management and commercial awareness, with experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, programmes and budgets. A collaborative, entrepreneurial and creative approach, with the ability to build strong client relationships and contribute to business development. Role: Lead planning strategies for strategic site promotion, allocations and planning applications, primarily focused on residential-led development. Provide planning advice across a range of development sectors, project scales and stages, from initial site appraisal and feasibility through to delivery. Lead and manage complex planning projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing planning inputs, programmes and budgets. Advise clients on planning risks, emerging policy, planning permission flexibility and post-consent implementation strategies. Play a leading role in planning appeals, Local Plan examinations, Spatial Development Strategies and other strategic plan-making work. Support work-winning, bids, tenders and business development while developing and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships. Contribute to the wider leadership and development of the planning service, including business planning, service development and strategic initiatives. Provide line management, mentoring and professional support to junior planners and colleagues across the wider planning team. Benefits: Opportunity to join an award-winning, purpose-led planning and design practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes. Work within a creative, multi-disciplinary environment combining planning, design and environmental expertise. Be part of an employee-owned practice where collaboration, shared responsibility and collective ambition are central to the culture. Work on a varied portfolio of strategic projects across different sectors, scales and geographies. Play a significant role in shaping new communities, regeneration projects and development that delivers lasting benefits for people and the environment. Strong opportunities for professional development, career progression and increased responsibility. Work alongside experienced planning, design and environmental professionals on complex and high-profile projects. Flexible studio location options, with the role based in Oxford, Bristol or Exeter and consideration given to candidates within reasonable travelling distance of other studios. To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) . I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Senior Town Planner Location: Exeter Salary: 40-50,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Chartered Planner to join a respected and collaborative planning consultancy in Exeter. With a strong reputation for providing clear, realistic advice and personalised service, the team works with clients across the residential, commercial, leisure, energy and heritage sectors, supporting everyone from national developers to private individuals. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of work, lead projects from inception through to completion, develop strong client relationships and play an active role in business development. The Role The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload while contributing to the continued growth and development of the Exeter office. Key responsibilities include: Managing planning projects from start to finish Preparing planning appraisals, applications and appeals Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting and contributing to business development Taking the lead on projects and developing their professional profile About the Candidate The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Planner / RTPI Member with strong, broad planning experience and a genuine commercial mindset. They will have: Chartered Planner status / RTPI membership Strong and broad experience across planning A good understanding of the full range of planning work Strong commercial awareness of development projects A good understanding of the planning consultancy business The confidence to manage projects and build client relationships A full driving licence What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits Discretionary relocation package Supportive and flexible working environment High-quality and diverse project portfolio Collaborative and knowledgeable team Genuine opportunities for career progression To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) . I look forward to hearing from you soon.
08/10/2026
Full time
Senior Town Planner Location: Exeter Salary: 40-50,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Chartered Planner to join a respected and collaborative planning consultancy in Exeter. With a strong reputation for providing clear, realistic advice and personalised service, the team works with clients across the residential, commercial, leisure, energy and heritage sectors, supporting everyone from national developers to private individuals. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of work, lead projects from inception through to completion, develop strong client relationships and play an active role in business development. The Role The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload while contributing to the continued growth and development of the Exeter office. Key responsibilities include: Managing planning projects from start to finish Preparing planning appraisals, applications and appeals Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting and contributing to business development Taking the lead on projects and developing their professional profile About the Candidate The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Planner / RTPI Member with strong, broad planning experience and a genuine commercial mindset. They will have: Chartered Planner status / RTPI membership Strong and broad experience across planning A good understanding of the full range of planning work Strong commercial awareness of development projects A good understanding of the planning consultancy business The confidence to manage projects and build client relationships A full driving licence What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits Discretionary relocation package Supportive and flexible working environment High-quality and diverse project portfolio Collaborative and knowledgeable team Genuine opportunities for career progression To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) . I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Senior Landscape Architect 12-Month FTC Freelance - London or Oxford An internationally recognised design studio is seeking a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join its growing team in either London or Oxford. The practice is known for delivering ambitious, design-led landscape architecture, masterplanning and public realm projects across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for creativity, technical excellence and collaborative working, the studio delivers transformative projects that shape cities, communities and destinations at every scale. Following the recent award of several major large-scale projects across the Middle East, the team is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking to expand its landscape architecture capability with the appointment of an experienced Senior Landscape Architect. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and design-focused environment, working on high-profile international projects alongside architects, urban designers, planners and multidisciplinary consultants. The role would suit someone who combines strong conceptual thinking with technical delivery experience and is confident working across complex international schemes. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of major landscape architecture projects across the Middle East, supporting projects from concept through to detailed design stages. You will contribute to the development of innovative landscape solutions for large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, public realm, residential and masterplanning projects, while collaborating closely with internal teams, clients and international consultants. Key Responsibilities Leading and contributing to landscape architecture projects across concept, schematic and technical design stages Developing creative, contextually responsive and technically robust design solutions Producing high-quality presentations, reports, visual material and drawing packages Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on large international projects Coordinating with clients, consultants and external stakeholders Supporting project delivery, programme coordination and technical design development Contributing to design reviews, workshops and client presentations Mentoring junior team members and contributing positively to studio culture Requirements Experience & Qualifications A minimum of 5 years' professional experience in landscape architecture Proven experience working on Middle East landscape architecture projects is essential Degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture Chartered status (CMLI) desirable, though not essential Experience working within leading design or multidisciplinary practices Strong understanding of large-scale project delivery and international project coordination Design & Technical Skills Applicants should demonstrate: Strong conceptual design ability and creative problem-solving skills Experience across large-scale public realm, mixed-use, hospitality or masterplanning projects Confidence working from early-stage concept design through to technical detailing Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills Understanding of landscape design for arid climates and Middle Eastern environments Strong design sensibility with excellent attention to detail and materiality Software Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp Revit knowledge would be advantageous The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international design team during an exciting period of expansion. The studio offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, exposure to landmark international projects, and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping high-quality landscapes across the Middle East and beyond. For more information, reach out to Ethan on (phone number removed) or click apply.
07/10/2026
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Senior Landscape Architect 12-Month FTC Freelance - London or Oxford An internationally recognised design studio is seeking a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join its growing team in either London or Oxford. The practice is known for delivering ambitious, design-led landscape architecture, masterplanning and public realm projects across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for creativity, technical excellence and collaborative working, the studio delivers transformative projects that shape cities, communities and destinations at every scale. Following the recent award of several major large-scale projects across the Middle East, the team is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking to expand its landscape architecture capability with the appointment of an experienced Senior Landscape Architect. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and design-focused environment, working on high-profile international projects alongside architects, urban designers, planners and multidisciplinary consultants. The role would suit someone who combines strong conceptual thinking with technical delivery experience and is confident working across complex international schemes. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of major landscape architecture projects across the Middle East, supporting projects from concept through to detailed design stages. You will contribute to the development of innovative landscape solutions for large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, public realm, residential and masterplanning projects, while collaborating closely with internal teams, clients and international consultants. Key Responsibilities Leading and contributing to landscape architecture projects across concept, schematic and technical design stages Developing creative, contextually responsive and technically robust design solutions Producing high-quality presentations, reports, visual material and drawing packages Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on large international projects Coordinating with clients, consultants and external stakeholders Supporting project delivery, programme coordination and technical design development Contributing to design reviews, workshops and client presentations Mentoring junior team members and contributing positively to studio culture Requirements Experience & Qualifications A minimum of 5 years' professional experience in landscape architecture Proven experience working on Middle East landscape architecture projects is essential Degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture Chartered status (CMLI) desirable, though not essential Experience working within leading design or multidisciplinary practices Strong understanding of large-scale project delivery and international project coordination Design & Technical Skills Applicants should demonstrate: Strong conceptual design ability and creative problem-solving skills Experience across large-scale public realm, mixed-use, hospitality or masterplanning projects Confidence working from early-stage concept design through to technical detailing Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills Understanding of landscape design for arid climates and Middle Eastern environments Strong design sensibility with excellent attention to detail and materiality Software Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp Revit knowledge would be advantageous The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international design team during an exciting period of expansion. The studio offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, exposure to landmark international projects, and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping high-quality landscapes across the Middle East and beyond. For more information, reach out to Ethan on (phone number removed) or click apply.
Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential contractor support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Role: Project Site Manager Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Hours: Flexibility is needed as you will be working any 5 days out of 7 from 7.30am - 6pm Salary: 550 - 680 per day This is a hands on contractor management role to support the leadership team during the delivery of a specific project and the ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience as a project site manager, managing the installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities: Permit Management: Issue & closure of permits to contractors RAMS: Review all RAMs and approve or reject Deliveries: Oversee deliveries & collection of materials, vehicles, skips & machinery CDM Management: Update project planner with progress reports, coordinate daily works, daily audits Site Inductions: Delivery of all site inductions General site maintenance: Vehicle checks, responsible for chemicals and flammables Tool box talks Incident/accidents investigations Essential requirements: IOSH Managing Safely Strong understanding of CDM regulations Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans. Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills Previous experience of contractor management Competent with MS office Desirable: NEBOSH Experience of AutoCAD Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.
07/10/2026
Contract
Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential contractor support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Role: Project Site Manager Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Hours: Flexibility is needed as you will be working any 5 days out of 7 from 7.30am - 6pm Salary: 550 - 680 per day This is a hands on contractor management role to support the leadership team during the delivery of a specific project and the ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience as a project site manager, managing the installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities: Permit Management: Issue & closure of permits to contractors RAMS: Review all RAMs and approve or reject Deliveries: Oversee deliveries & collection of materials, vehicles, skips & machinery CDM Management: Update project planner with progress reports, coordinate daily works, daily audits Site Inductions: Delivery of all site inductions General site maintenance: Vehicle checks, responsible for chemicals and flammables Tool box talks Incident/accidents investigations Essential requirements: IOSH Managing Safely Strong understanding of CDM regulations Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans. Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills Previous experience of contractor management Competent with MS office Desirable: NEBOSH Experience of AutoCAD Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.
Responsible for the supervision of a team of operatives (10-20), ensuring that the services provided are in line with the KPIs and set strategy and fully compliant with legislative, regulatory, contractual, budgetary and policy constraints of MXM Contractors Ltd. Will deputise for the Contract Managers. Ensure work complies with current statutory and non-statutory legislation, adhere to the MXM Contractors Ltd work ethics and service levels. Escalate issues to the Contract Mangers as appropriate. Effective management of all team resources, systems, and processes to ensure service delivery with a commercial focus. Manage the Operatives within the team; drive their performance to meet deadlines, complete projects up to high quality standards and ensure service levels are met. Oversea projects and visit sites weekly. Coach others to promote innovation and creativity. Challenge poor performance, workmanship, and inefficiency. Identify training and development needs and contribute to the Learning and Development plan. Salary 38-42K Duties Survey, plan, schedule and coordinate work streams, liaising with the client and the internal and external workforce. Ensure work complies with current statutory and non-statutory legislation, adhere to the MXM Contractors Ltd and Oneserve database system. Escalate issues to the Contract Mangers as appropriate. To ensure appointments are made and kept by working together with the subcontractors to identify and prevent blockages. To provide technical support to works planner where needed. To work with the team to address any resident dissatisfaction and oversee to resolution. Liaise with other Supervisors and the Administration team to monitor delivery and make any necessary adjustments between teams to ensure optimum utilisation of staff in meeting service requirements. Ensure details of all work completed are being recorded including reports and pre- and post-work photographs and review and agree variations identified by operatives or sub-contractors with the client surveying team. Provide clear direction to sub-contractors undertaking work on MXM Contractor Ltd behalf, ensuring this work is completed on time and to a satisfactory quality and within cost. Undertake investigations under the direction of Senior Management. This may include jobs that incur a high level of variations or time delay. Ensuring any loss of revenue are identified and reviewed and work with Senior Management to take action to address any such problems. Take a lead role on health and safety matters for both operatives and sub-contractors and ensure that all staff are equipped to discharge health and safety responsibilities with appropriate arrangements in place for each team. To support the Contract Managers with the delivery of Toolbox talks. Delivery of customer service in line with MXM Contractors Ltd customer service agreement. Ensure that the customer engagement process is followed. Deal with all customer issues, ensuring that they do not progress into complaints. Gather information, investigate, and resolve complaints and compliments from customers. Escalate any customer care performance issues to the Contract Managers. Effective management of all team resources, systems, and processes to ensure service delivery with a commercial focus. Manage materials and equipment performance to ensure correct stock levels and supply chain efficiency. Embed best practice in housing maintenance into MXM Contractors Ltd and via high performance and cost efficiency, enhance and maintain its reputation to assist in the generation of new business. Manage the Operatives within the team; drive their performance to meet departmental performance targets. Challenge poor performance and inefficiency. Identify training and development needs and contribute to the Learning and Development plan Manage stakeholder relationships, identify, and meet customer expectations. Work with customers and colleagues within the various social housing contracts on the level and quality of service provided and use feedback to shape the service. Contribute to the development of new processes. Participate on projects and initiatives that help create an independent culture for customers. Feedback lessons learned to stakeholders to promote an evolving and continuously improving business plan
07/10/2026
Full time
Responsible for the supervision of a team of operatives (10-20), ensuring that the services provided are in line with the KPIs and set strategy and fully compliant with legislative, regulatory, contractual, budgetary and policy constraints of MXM Contractors Ltd. Will deputise for the Contract Managers. Ensure work complies with current statutory and non-statutory legislation, adhere to the MXM Contractors Ltd work ethics and service levels. Escalate issues to the Contract Mangers as appropriate. Effective management of all team resources, systems, and processes to ensure service delivery with a commercial focus. Manage the Operatives within the team; drive their performance to meet deadlines, complete projects up to high quality standards and ensure service levels are met. Oversea projects and visit sites weekly. Coach others to promote innovation and creativity. Challenge poor performance, workmanship, and inefficiency. Identify training and development needs and contribute to the Learning and Development plan. Salary 38-42K Duties Survey, plan, schedule and coordinate work streams, liaising with the client and the internal and external workforce. Ensure work complies with current statutory and non-statutory legislation, adhere to the MXM Contractors Ltd and Oneserve database system. Escalate issues to the Contract Mangers as appropriate. To ensure appointments are made and kept by working together with the subcontractors to identify and prevent blockages. To provide technical support to works planner where needed. To work with the team to address any resident dissatisfaction and oversee to resolution. Liaise with other Supervisors and the Administration team to monitor delivery and make any necessary adjustments between teams to ensure optimum utilisation of staff in meeting service requirements. Ensure details of all work completed are being recorded including reports and pre- and post-work photographs and review and agree variations identified by operatives or sub-contractors with the client surveying team. Provide clear direction to sub-contractors undertaking work on MXM Contractor Ltd behalf, ensuring this work is completed on time and to a satisfactory quality and within cost. Undertake investigations under the direction of Senior Management. This may include jobs that incur a high level of variations or time delay. Ensuring any loss of revenue are identified and reviewed and work with Senior Management to take action to address any such problems. Take a lead role on health and safety matters for both operatives and sub-contractors and ensure that all staff are equipped to discharge health and safety responsibilities with appropriate arrangements in place for each team. To support the Contract Managers with the delivery of Toolbox talks. Delivery of customer service in line with MXM Contractors Ltd customer service agreement. Ensure that the customer engagement process is followed. Deal with all customer issues, ensuring that they do not progress into complaints. Gather information, investigate, and resolve complaints and compliments from customers. Escalate any customer care performance issues to the Contract Managers. Effective management of all team resources, systems, and processes to ensure service delivery with a commercial focus. Manage materials and equipment performance to ensure correct stock levels and supply chain efficiency. Embed best practice in housing maintenance into MXM Contractors Ltd and via high performance and cost efficiency, enhance and maintain its reputation to assist in the generation of new business. Manage the Operatives within the team; drive their performance to meet departmental performance targets. Challenge poor performance and inefficiency. Identify training and development needs and contribute to the Learning and Development plan Manage stakeholder relationships, identify, and meet customer expectations. Work with customers and colleagues within the various social housing contracts on the level and quality of service provided and use feedback to shape the service. Contribute to the development of new processes. Participate on projects and initiatives that help create an independent culture for customers. Feedback lessons learned to stakeholders to promote an evolving and continuously improving business plan
PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN MANCHESTER FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence projects, with values ranging between 10m and 30m. As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build, Education or commercial projects. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Project Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Project Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Project Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
07/10/2026
Full time
PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN MANCHESTER FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence projects, with values ranging between 10m and 30m. As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build, Education or commercial projects. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Project Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Project Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Project Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
£500 - £600 p/shift (PAYE Umbrella) VolkerStevin Devonport Docks, Plymouth An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, SC-cleared Senior Planner to get involved with work down on Devonport Docks, and the framework long-term. This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of major civil engineering works within a complex, highly regulated environment. Experienced Planners ready to progress into a senior role may also be considered. The Role Reporting to the Planning Manager and Project Lead, you will produce and maintain robust project programmes while working closely with the delivery team, client and supply chain. Key responsibilities: Producing and maintaining tender and contract programmes Identifying programme scope, constraints and contractual requirements Developing construction sequences and methodologies Completing monthly updates, reports and programme submissions Leading collaborative planning sessions Monitoring progress, productivity and time-related risks Updating design and procurement schedules Managing change programmes and supporting programme recovery Identifying risks, opportunities and value-engineering alternatives Maintaining accurate as-built and performance data About You Current SC clearance Strong planning experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects Good knowledge of construction methods and sequencing Experience managing programme risk, change and recovery Sound commercial and contractual understanding Confident working with clients, project teams and supply-chain partners Relevant degree or HND desirable Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or CIBSE advantageous . Working Arrangement 4-5 days onsite initially (reducing to 3-4 shortly after starting) PAYE Umbrella engagement Competitive rate: £500 £600 per shift This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional seeking a long-term freelance assignment on a significant infrastructure programme. If you are available at short notice and looking to secure your next long-term contract, I would welcome a confidential conversation. If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Tyler Davies on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in. Abatec Ltd is working as an employment business on behalf of its client.
07/10/2026
Contract
£500 - £600 p/shift (PAYE Umbrella) VolkerStevin Devonport Docks, Plymouth An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, SC-cleared Senior Planner to get involved with work down on Devonport Docks, and the framework long-term. This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of major civil engineering works within a complex, highly regulated environment. Experienced Planners ready to progress into a senior role may also be considered. The Role Reporting to the Planning Manager and Project Lead, you will produce and maintain robust project programmes while working closely with the delivery team, client and supply chain. Key responsibilities: Producing and maintaining tender and contract programmes Identifying programme scope, constraints and contractual requirements Developing construction sequences and methodologies Completing monthly updates, reports and programme submissions Leading collaborative planning sessions Monitoring progress, productivity and time-related risks Updating design and procurement schedules Managing change programmes and supporting programme recovery Identifying risks, opportunities and value-engineering alternatives Maintaining accurate as-built and performance data About You Current SC clearance Strong planning experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects Good knowledge of construction methods and sequencing Experience managing programme risk, change and recovery Sound commercial and contractual understanding Confident working with clients, project teams and supply-chain partners Relevant degree or HND desirable Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or CIBSE advantageous . Working Arrangement 4-5 days onsite initially (reducing to 3-4 shortly after starting) PAYE Umbrella engagement Competitive rate: £500 £600 per shift This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional seeking a long-term freelance assignment on a significant infrastructure programme. If you are available at short notice and looking to secure your next long-term contract, I would welcome a confidential conversation. If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Tyler Davies on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in. Abatec Ltd is working as an employment business on behalf of its client.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN MANCHESTER FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence projects, with values ranging upwards of 50m As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build, Education or commercial projects. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Project Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Project Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Project Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
07/10/2026
Full time
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN MANCHESTER FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence projects, with values ranging upwards of 50m As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Package Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled Managing multi disciplinary teams Cost Control Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build, Education or commercial projects. A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Project Manager up to 10m- 30m in value You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Project Manager. Good communication verbally and in written form. Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Project Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.
