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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Salary and Package - 70,000 - 95,000 DOE per annum plus company car or car allowance, performance bonus, pension, and annual leave entitlement Location - Rochester, Kent Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company An established UK surfacing and highways contractor delivering resurfacing, carriageway construction, and maintenance works across public and private sector projects nationwide. Operating 24/7 across local authority and infrastructure frameworks, the business has grown steadily through a strong focus on health and safety, quality delivery, and long-term client relationships, supported by accredited management systems and experienced operational teams. Why Join Them This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a consistent workload across highways and surfacing frameworks, offering long-term stability and clear commercial ownership. The company operates with a collaborative culture where commercial and operational teams work closely together, and senior staff play a visible role in decision-making. With continued growth and investment in people, systems, and sustainability initiatives, the position offers scope to influence commercial performance while supporting the development of an expanding team. About the Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager will lead the commercial function across multiple asphalt surfacing and highways projects, taking responsibility for financial performance, contractual compliance, and commercial risk management. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will oversee projects ranging from maintenance and resurfacing schemes through to full-depth carriageway construction, working closely with contracts managers and operational teams to ensure successful delivery. The Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager will manage commercial reporting, procurement strategy, and client engagement while mentoring junior commercial staff and contributing to wider business planning. Key responsibilities include: Full commercial responsibility for allocated highways and surfacing schemes Preparation and management of budgets, cost plans, and CVRs Forecasting project outcomes and managing cash flow performance Identification and mitigation of contractual and commercial risks Administration of NEC, JCT, and bespoke highways contracts Management of variations, compensation events, and change control Negotiation with clients, consultants, and local authorities Preparation and agreement of final accounts Procurement of subcontractors, plant, and material packages Negotiation of supplier and subcontractor terms and rates Management of subcontractor valuations, payments, and performance Maintaining relationships with asphalt suppliers and logistics providers Line management and mentoring of Quantity Surveyors and trainees Providing commercial guidance to operational and site teams Supporting framework bids and business planning activities Promoting commercial awareness across project delivery teams The role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with a strong background in highways, surfacing, or civil engineering environments and proven experience managing multiple live schemes under NEC contracts. Summary This position offers a senior commercial role within a growing specialist contractor known for quality delivery, strong safety standards, and long-term framework relationships. It provides genuine responsibility, a stable pipeline of work, and the opportunity to shape commercial performance while working within an experienced and supportive team environment. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c. 10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds). Duties include: Pre-contract review of tender documents, performing quantity take-offs from drawings to confirm the amount of each item required for the successful project delivery Surveying of Civil Engineering Projects (project values worth anywhere from 20K to 7M) Production and management of accurate valuations, including subcontract enquiries, cost monitoring, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost variations, preparation of valuations and final accounts. Cost control measures, reporting monthly figures for profit and loss (P&L) with a full understanding of the scope of the works required to be carried out within the project/s Regular site visits to ensure works are running as expected and that all quantities are recorded Management of sub-contractors, measuring the value of work completed Working closely with clients, commercial and contract delivery teams on NEC contracts and others. Working to a standard set of BOQ to allow multiple contractors to price the same quantities, to ensure they can submit a fair and accurate bid for consideration Attributes: Strong QS experience across Civils, Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures and irrigation solutions), this is a must. Commercial and Industrial construction experience, across various builds such as office buildings (including full Cat A and Cat B fit outs), warehouses, schools, sports and leisure facilities and more. NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal Experience of working with end using clients as the principal contractor and subcontracting to other main contractors, experience of quantity surveying on both sides would be ideal Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar as training will be given Employee Benefits Package: Company Car or Car Allowance (you choose) 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays) Private Medical Insurance & more . This Quantity Surveyor role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Spilsby, Grimsby, Bourne, Doncaster and areas close to these locations This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites, some hybrid working maybe available in the near future. Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!

Assistant Quantity Surveyor required for highways project in Slough! Carrington West are working with a major highways contractor in their search for a site-based Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a scheme in Slough. This is a hands-on site role suited to a junior QS or strong measurement technician with experience of re-measurable Bills of Quantities. The client is looking for someone practical and proactive who is comfortable working out on site capturing measurements and change. This position is fully site-based, 5 days per week, and candidates should ideally live within a 30-45 minute commute of Slough. Works include kerbing, surfacing and drainage under an NEC Option B contract. As Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be tasked with: Carrying out on-site measurement of completed works Assisting with re-measurable Bills of Quantities Capturing and recording change on site Supporting the Project Quantity Surveyor with commercial duties Maintaining accurate site records Working closely with engineers and site teams You will also hold: Some experience in Quantity Surveying or site measurement Experience working on highways or infrastructure projects Understanding of NEC contracts (desirable) Experience measuring kerbing, surfacing or drainage works (desirable) CSCS qualification or basic Health & Safety tickets (desirable) Ability to work full-time on site This role is a vital requirement, and we will be interviewing immediately for this position. For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Jay Cochrane today on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jay Cochrane at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

Contracts Manager Essex / London Borders £45k - £58k + Bens Company A medium sized contractor delivering major rehabilitation and repair schemes within the Utilities sector. Established for over 25 years they have heavily invested within the business and built on their success to become one of the leaders within their field operating throughout the South East Region. They have an enviable reputation for the training and development programmes for staff and their support for career progression from within. Contracts Manager Based in Essex this position reports into the Director and you will be responsible for the delivery of projects based within the London and Home Counties areas. You will manage the Site Agents and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, to strict programme and budget. You will liaise with clients and other relevant parties to build relationships and support the development of the business. You will: * A relevant HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (highly desirable but not essential) * Hold NRSWA qualification * A minimum of two years experience as a Contract/Project Manager * Ideally with utilities experience * Reside within reasonable commuting distance. * Experience of producing SHEQ documents of CDM regulations * First class communication skills both written and verbal * Excellent client facing and organisation skills * Able to motivate and organise site based teams * IT literate * Be commercially and contractually aware * Be flexible when needed * Have a stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Contracts Manager seeking to join a contractor that offers progression opportunities. Salary of £45k-£58k plus package. Please forward a current CV in the instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building, civil engineering and logistics sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities

Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: * Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions * Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission * Producing case studies for completed projects * Maintaining an answer library and suite of information * Maintaining the CRM database * Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters * Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: * Experience in bid writing or other writing roles * Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences * Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines * Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team * Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel * Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer

Contracts Manager Essex / London Borders £45k - £58k + Bens Company A medium sized contractor delivering major rehabilitation and repair schemes within the Utilities sector. Established for over 25 years they have heavily invested within the business and built on their success to become one of the leaders within their field operating throughout the South East Region. They have an enviable reputation for the training and development programmes for staff and their support for career progression from within. Contracts Manager Based in Essex this position reports into the Director and you will be responsible for the delivery of projects based within the London and Home Counties areas. You will manage the Site Agents and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, to strict programme and budget. You will liaise with clients and other relevant parties to build relationships and support the development of the business. You will: * A relevant HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (highly desirable but not essential) * Hold NRSWA qualification * A minimum of two years experience as a Contract/Project Manager * Ideally with utilities experience * Reside within reasonable commuting distance. * Experience of producing SHEQ documents of CDM regulations * First class communication skills both written and verbal * Excellent client facing and organisation skills * Able to motivate and organise site based teams * IT literate * Be commercially and contractually aware * Be flexible when needed * Have a stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Contracts Manager seeking to join a contractor that offers progression opportunities. Salary of £45k-£58k plus package. Please forward a current CV in the instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building, civil engineering and logistics sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities

Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: * Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions * Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission * Producing case studies for completed projects * Maintaining an answer library and suite of information * Maintaining the CRM database * Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters * Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: * Experience in bid writing or other writing roles * Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences * Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines * Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team * Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel * Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer

Company Info Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology. With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.” They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you? Job Purpose We are looking for an Estimator to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. As an Estimator in the growing  team, you’ll enjoy a varied role estimating for highways groundworks, civils and surfacing projects.  Our clients’ estimators establish strong relationships with their customers. Together with their quantity surveyors and project managers, they are the main points of contact for members of the public, site managers, customers and other external stakeholders.  Position summary Key responsibilities: Estimation, business development & customer service: Assist in the pricing of tenders, performing take-offs and compiling tender documents for review by Estimators and Senior Estimators Provide client quotations Deal with customer enquiries Keep customers informed of everything they need to know Develop long-term friendly and professional relationships with customers Provide appropriate advice, using specialist knowledge to help customers Interpret orders into a work programme Schedule and plan Make site and client visits Handle complaints within agreed parameters Developing sales: Proactively help clients to select from the company’s product range and suggest alternative products where required Provide relevant feedback to management and colleagues, sharing insight on competitors, customer needs, sales leads, and opportunities to work more effectively Promote the company’s values Support growth and development in the business Adhere to all company policies and systems – including health & safety and environmental issues Go to sites, take measurements, levels etc. and check on the progress of customer orders Requirements: 2-3 years’ experience in estimating construction/highways projects or a Quantity Surveying background with a view to moving in to estimating Professional, friendly and approachable attitude Results-driven and motivated Meticulous attention to detail Computer-literate Previous surfacing and small civils experience (desirable) Relevant health and safety qualifications (desirable) Clear of alcohol and drugs when reporting for work (a regular testing programme is in place) Our Client offers: Competitive pay Employed and CIS positions 50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers) Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re busy) 28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions South East England job locations Plenty of internal training opportunities Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service) Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable

Senior Estimator (Ref: 10785) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Are you interested in joining a leading price estimation team based from our offices in Chippenham? We have a new vacancy for a Senior Estimator who will liaise with multiple teams across the business including the bid submission team and provide pricing expertise within our road & highways surfacing division. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in our response to tenders and support the growth of our business. ​What’s on offer? * Competitive Salary, plus Car/Car Allowance, 15% bonus, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring. * Opportunities for Hybrid working, sometimes working from home, our offices and where you are most effective. * Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected Surfacing team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety. * Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim). * An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business. What will you bring? * Experience of pricing or estimating. * Experience of highways, road surfacing, infrastructure or similar. * Any experience as a quantity surveyor or contracts manager could be of interest. * Team Player. Why join Aggregate Industries? While you help us become a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, we promise to help you grow in a dynamic working environment that offers attractive working conditions and encourages personal and professional development. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age

Client We're working with one of the UK's leading principal contractors who specialise across a multitude of sectors including, civil engineering, highways and infrastructure. Due to their current level of business and their continuous expansion plans they are looking to recruit for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Hampshire region to join their expanding commercial team. In return our client is offering you as the Senior Quantity Surveyor a starting salary in the region of £65,000 per annum plus a company car allowance, an enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, a performance related bonus scheme and 25 days + stats holiday entitlement. Key Responsibilities as the Senior Quantity Surveyor; Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives Preparing forecasts, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work Feasibility studies of clients requests and analysing sub-contractors quotations Preparation and agreeing variation accounts Preparing and agreeing of interim valuations and final accounts Issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors and provide evidence for resolution of disputes Ensuring all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure Coach and mentor any trainee/junior Surveyors who join the business Required to be successful as the Senior Quantity Surveyor; Degree qualified in either Quantity Surveying or an industry related qualification Experience of working within Highways, Civil Engineering or the Surfacing sectors Proficient with NEC forms of contracts Willing to travel as and when required If this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity is of interest, please do not hesitate to apply for consideration

Quantity Surveyor - Tarmac / Surfacing Cardiff Permanent £40,000 - £50,000, Car or Car Allowance (£5,800) Permanent (Highways National Contractor) Candidate Must Have: Surfacing, Local Authority works, s278, New Housing Development Infrastructure, Car Parks, Highways and Commercial / Industrial surfacing schemes. Please do not apply unless you have vast surfacing knowledge Duties include: Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Value determination. Risk management and calculation. Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum. Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution. Asset Capitalization. Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management process. Assessing the additional cost of design variations and providing substantiation. Production of company pre-qualifications questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies. Provide assistance support and guidance on commercial issues. This role will require site visitation in addition to the normal office-based work. Manage multiple clients and contracts. Good organisational skills will be required with the ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Recommended qualifications: Qualified Quantity Surveying. Experience within a similar role. Ideally someone that has experience working within a sub-contractor environment rather than Contractor. Commercially astute - working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. NEC3 experience. Good knowledge of early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3. Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages. Literate and Numerate. Good organisational skills and the ability to priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Josh Moss on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Quantity Surveyor Wiltshire Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 Surfacing / Civil Engineering (Highways sub-contractor) Candidate Must Have: Mainly Sub-Contractor Experience Surfacing, Groundworks and Highway Maintenance surveying experience Duties include: Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Value determination. Risk management and calculation. Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum. Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution. Asset Capitalization. Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management process. Assessing the additional cost of design variations and providing substantiation. Production of company pre-qualifications questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies. Provide assistance support and guidance on commercial issues. This role will require site visitation in addition to the normal office-based work. Manage multiple clients and contracts. Good organisational skills will be required with the ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Recommended qualifications: Qualified Quantity Surveying. Experience within a similar role. Ideally someone that has experience working within a sub-contractor environment rather than Contractor. Commercially astute - working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. NEC3 experience. JCT Experience. DOM 1-4 Good knowledge of early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3. Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages. Literate and Numerate. Good organisational skills and the ability to priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Josh Moss on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

We have come to be one of the largest independent building materials group in the UK and we feel we owe our success to providing our customers with exceptional customer service and a commitment to excellence in everything we do. We are looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor with prior Highways experience to join our team on an initial 12 month contract. You will be responsible for the preparation of target prices in line with contract from project inception to target agreement and contract management - sending enquiry documentation, quotation assessment, task order award and instructions to supply chain where required. Key Responsibilities: * Managing variations of contracts * Ensuring contractual obligations are achieved within budget and delivered on time * Preparing and undertaking regular cost analysis. * Attending and understanding of handover meetings with the commercial department to ensure full understanding of the awarded contracts * Working with the site teams to capture additional value opportunities * Raising applications and invoices * Have sound knowledge of measuring works (standard Method of Measurement knowledge) * Negotiating final accounts while maintaining future working relationships * Assist in commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team Qualifications and Experience: * Awareness, understanding and working knowledge of forms of contract currently used within the Building and Civil Engineering industry * Experience of JCT + NEC standard suite of Contracts * At least 2 years of practical hands on Quantity Surveying Experience within the Construction industry. (Preferably at a Sub-Contractor level.) * Prior knowledge of S38 and S278 carriageway construction works and commercial developments. We are an equal opportunities Business. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller”. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website

MCH Recruitment is currently supporting a leading contractor that is an integrated highways service provider operating across London and the South of England. They also that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Our clients services include highways term maintenance, street lighting and electrical services, surfacing, traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects. They are now looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Key responsibilities: * The main purpose for a Project Quantity Surveyor is to achieve maximum recovery and cash flow whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the client. * Looking at the detail of all costs and keeping them to a minimum whilst maintaining excellent relationships with the supply chain – subcontractors, suppliers. * Being the key commercial contact on site to help support, advise and develop all members of staff on both commercial and contractual matters. * Making sure there are no out of period costs and value on the contract. * Ensuring the contract WIP is under 75% of turnover * Highlight any risks identified to the project manager / senior surveyor and discuss and implement resolutions to mitigate risks. Skills and Experience * Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). * Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering. * A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained * Significant on-site experience of maintenance contracts * Experience of onsite measures * NEC form of contract and subcontract conditions * Managing others * Fibre/Civils/Utilities Background needed

MCH Recruitment is currently supporting a leading contractor that is an integrated highways service provider operating across London and the South of England. They also that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Our clients services include highways term maintenance, street lighting and electrical services, surfacing, traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects. This exciting position has been created to oversee the installation of high speed broadband throughout the city of Swindon. Reporting to the Managing Surveyor and working alongside the project managers, the Project Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage a onsite measurement clerk to successfully deliver that project. They are now looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Key responsibilities: * The main purpose for a Project Quantity Surveyor is to achieve maximum recovery and cash flow whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the client. * Looking at the detail of all costs and keeping them to a minimum whilst maintaining excellent relationships with the supply chain – subcontractors, suppliers. * Being the key commercial contact on site to help support, advise and develop all members of staff on both commercial and contractual matters. * Making sure there are no out of period costs and value on the contract. * Ensuring the contract WIP is under 75% of turnover * Highlight any risks identified to the project manager / senior surveyor and discuss and implement resolutions to mitigate risks. Skills and Experience * Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). * Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering. * A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained * Significant on-site experience of maintenance contracts * Experience of onsite measures * NEC form of contract and subcontract conditions * Managing others * Fibre/Civils/Utilities Background needed

Quantity Surveyor – Newcastle (Fixed Term Contract) About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas Operations holds an extensive portfolio of capability and experience delivering all highways civil engineering requirements, focussed on a true “fence to fence” highways solution. Our diverse range of services include public realm improvements, junction improvements, car parks including park and ride facilities, footways, cycle ways and other infrastructure for non-motorised users, carriageway construction and surfacing, drainage improvements, signalisation, road lining & Carriageway studs and more. About the Role We are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a fixed term contract until March 2021 to work on site at our compound within Durham University. The Quantity Surveyor will effectively carry out quantity surveying duties for the Durham University project. Ensuring that all commercial matters of the project including procurement, risk, cost and value reporting, forecasting and contractual matters managed effectively and in line with Colas’ governance, policies and procedures. As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include: * Competitive pension contribution * 25 days annual leave per annum + the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave * Flexible working * Ongoing training and personal professional development * Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal About you The successful candidate will be; a degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with in depth, demonstrable evidence of relevant civil and highway post degree experience. An excellent communicator, client focused with good commercial awareness and commitment to business success. You will have good time management/attitude to change, ability to plan and prioritise your own workload working under pressure to meet deadlines. You will also have: * Flexible approach. * Good IT skills in MS Word and Excel, with a familiarity of MS project. * Be conscientious. * Diplomacy. * An eye for detail. * Full clean driving licence. * Self-motivation. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met