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Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for an Assistant Estimator to work for a highly successful Civil Engineering & Groundworks contractor based in Glasgow. Working alongside the Director of the business and estimating for a variety of commercial & residential groundworks projects, duties will include: Reviewing tender documents Undertaking site inspections and preparing reports Analysing drawings and producing take off's and bills of quantities Preparing and sending out tender enquiries to supply chain and reviewing quotations received Building up an accurate cost estimate for the works in an elemental and analytical format. Preparing the commercial tender for submission to the Client. A pplications for the role of Assistant Estimator are welcome from candidates who: Are currently working at Assistant Estimator level for another civil engineering contractor. OR Have a minimum of 2 years experience working for a civil engineering contractor and will currently be at Site Engineer, Section Engineer or Sub Agent level, with a strong desire to move from working on site and into an office based estimating role. OR Who are currently working as a Quantity Surveyor and have a strong desire to move into estimating. Either way, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and to strict deadlines.

An established global consultancy is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Bristol team. You'll gain exposure to high-profile projects across healthcare, commercial, and defence sectors in the South West. Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed cost plans, tender documentation, and commercial reports. Manage cost control and risk across multiple projects. Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. Requirements: MRICS qualified. Previous PQS experience essential. Strong experience in building projects, ideally within healthcare, commercial, or defence sectors. Confident in contract management and financial reporting. Benefits: 50,000- 60,000 salary Flexible/hybrid working options Pension scheme Life insurance Professional subscriptions paid Next Step: If you're a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who wants to make a real difference on projects, give Max Condie a call on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat, or apply today.

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Bristol office. This role involves managing large-scale commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects in the South West. Key Responsibilities: Lead cost management and commercial strategy across multiple projects. Mentor junior surveyors and support client relationship management. Provide detailed risk assessments and value engineering advice. Requirements: MRICS preferred. Proven track record in senior QS roles on commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Benefits: 65,000- 70,000 salary + performance bonus Hybrid working with flexible hours Private healthcare Life assurance Paid professional subscriptions Opportunity to work on high-profile city centre projects in Bristol Next Step: If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career and lead impactful projects, contact Max Condie on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat, or apply now.

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured the £450m Therme project in Trafford, Manchester. We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join us on the UK's largest wellbeing resort. Why join us? Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium. By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major Construction Management (CM) project in Manchester. This is a career-enhancing opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor on a flagship leisure development. Key Responsibilities: commercial management across all project stages, ensuring cost control and value optimisation. Manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, and management of subcontract works packages through to final account. Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and risk management. Be proactive in minimising risk and cost while maximising value through cost checking and analysis of labour, plant, and materials. Collaborate closely with project teams to deliver on time and within budget. Your profile Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale, major projects. Ideally experience on prior CM projects. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. be a recognised Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash have experience managing a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account. be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials. Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Location: City of London Salary: £275.00- £325.00 per Day Contract: Long Term Contract Type: Full Time Reference: VAC-SS-86 Posted: May 6, 2025 Mechanical Site Manager, Commercial fit-out project in Central London - to £325 a day - temp 6 months+ - M&E Contractor Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Site Manager with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector? Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious M&E contractors on one of their most iconic projects? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £35M on a large Commercial fit-out project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. Experience of using an IPAD for reporting using Fieldview software would be advantageous. As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E Quantity Surveyors, M&E Estimators, M&E Project managers, M&E Managers, M&E Project and M&E Design Engineers, M&E Coordinators and CAD Draughtsman. For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London

A leading utilities company in the UK seeks passionate graduates for its Quantity Surveyor Programme. Working in Coventry, you'll gain exposure to various departmental placements, supporting essential projects from procurement to compliance. This role offers professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to make a real difference in sustainability and community support. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a proactive approach to challenges. Competitive benefits, including a salary increase during the program, are provided.

Overview Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are looking for a Lead Electrical Design Manager to join our infrastructure Water team in Peterborough. What you'll do Be part of alliance - one of the most successful, award-winning and progressive water sector capital delivery organisations. Work on a diverse programme of water recycling, infrastructure and water supply projects. Lead, coach and develop junior and less experienced engineers. Ensure compliance with all Construction Design Management (CDM), Electricity at Works, BS7671, WIMES, DSEAR and other appropriate legislation for all work undertaken. Grow your professional internal and external networks with a multitude of partners that form Alliance. Broaden your skills by working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, Enabling and Construction Managers. Check specifications, schedules, datasheets, drawings and 3D models to ensure quality, safety, and technical standards are adhered to. You will be required to coach and mentor junior and less experienced members of the electrical team. Review construction site and supply chain design queries and change requests to ensure quick but accurate responses and/or the design remains suitable. Input into Construction Design management (CDM) and commissioning strategy meetings. Update and collaborate with the Principal Engineer and Design Managers where potential improvements can be implemented. Liaise with other departments and project teams with respect to design requirements. Manage quality through the design workflow review in line with the project timeline. Support other leads and discipline engineers to deliver their engineering outputs to time and quality standards. Drive sustainability and low carbon designs. Drive offsite build, modular construction and repeatable solutions. What you'll bring to the role An engineering, or equivalent, degree or be able to demonstrate a degree level of knowledge through relevant experience. Preferably chartered, or working towards, chartered status. Experience of water-sector assets and capital projects. Knowledge of all relevent regulations, standards and codes of practice Experience of mentoring and coaching of junior engineers. Ideally, but not essential, experience of a Design & Build environment. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals. Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team. LET'S TELL YOU MORE Our Quantity Surveyor Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career. HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK? You will be based at Finham in Coventry in the heart of our operating patch. The programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent. In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN You'll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor. You'll work from project inception to completion alongside our Design and Delivery Teams. You will learn how to deliver projects efficiently, making sure we manage our contracts robustly and to agreed timelines. During the programme, you will learn: Procurement: Support procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract negotiations. Commercial Management: Monitor project costs, applications for payment, and compensation events to ensure financial control. Risk & Value Management: Participate in risk assessments and value engineering exercises. Compliance: Ensure adherence to contractual, legal, and health & safety requirements. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term. If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you'll be a great match for our programme. We'd love you to be someone with: (skills and behaviours role requires) A 'can do' attitude - willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving. No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you'll need to be quick on your feet to respond! Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment ABOUT THE PROGRAMME Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent. Entry Criteria Must be degree qualified in one of the following: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) Construction Economics BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management Degree + MSc in Quantity Surveying. Driving Requirements It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle upon starting this role. HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN It's not just a job you'll get here; you'll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here are some of our favourites: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility) Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate Dedicated training and development with our Academy Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers Family friendly policies Two paid volunteering days per year As if that isn't enough, you'll receive an annual salary increase whilst you're on programme and you'll also get an increase when you move into your first job. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We're making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups - LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent. LET'S GO Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm) Check your diary - face to face assessments will run from through February and March 2026 Estimated start date- September 2026 To find out more about working with us, search on social media. In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.

A leading company in the refurbishment and social housing sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee various projects from inception to completion. The role involves driving refurbishment schemes forward, managing subcontractors, and ensuring value for money in compliance with legal standards. The company offers extensive support for training and career progression, making it an ideal environment for professional growth.

Location: Manchester Salary: £300.00 per Day Contract: Long Term Contract Type: Full Time Reference: Quantity Surveyor_ Posted: August 6, 2025 Fawkes and Reece are looking for a quantity surveyor for an immediate start to work with a well established house builder. This is an office based role in Manchester, working hours from 8:15am to 17:00pm. Primary Responsibilities Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour Ensure that commercial procedures comply with both the Commercial Manual and the Operating Framework. Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness. Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised. Process applications and payments and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department. Commercial Management Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting. Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies. Calculate all the prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the funding exercise. Assist in the preparation of Project Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time. Maintain the development budget both in Coins and BoQ. Manage RSL valuations and attend meetings on site. Monitor and report costs Monitor and explain all cost movements within the project valuation. Responsibility for processing Contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders and payments, variation orders and day works. Review any variations on 3rd Party projects and liaise with Technical Project Manager for approvals. Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis. Carry out full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings. Create Cost to Completes and ensure Current budget is up to date. Forecast final accounts and prepare and present cost to complete reports. General Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc. Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the group or external Companies. Attend Pre-Start, Pre-Tender, specification, and any other relevant meetings as required. Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems including Coins and Excel. Attend site on a regular basis to complete Commercial functions. Any other duties as required by the Senior Commercial Manager. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements. Industry related business qualification. Manage internal and external clients. IT literate (COINS required) If you think you have right experience and interested in this role, please apply below.

Overview Civils Quantity Surveyor - Dungannon - Competitive Salary + Benefits We are hiring for our client, a respected construction and civil engineering company delivering residential, commercial, educational and key infrastructure projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team known for high-quality project delivery and strong career development. The Role Negotiate and appoint sub-contractors for schemes. Manage sub-contractor packages from appointment through to final account. Prepare and submit valuations and variations. Liaise closely with Contracts Managers and site teams to deliver quality projects. Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality and cost management. Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and information management systems. The Person Third level degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering. Minimum 3 years' experience as a Civils Quantity Surveyor or in a similar role. Strong knowledge of NEC construction contracts. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel). Full valid driving licence required. The Reward Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. Private medical insurance, life assurance, employee assistance programme. Hybrid working and additional holidays. Enhanced family friendly benefits, marriage leave, and service awards. Career growth opportunities with training and professional development support. Next Steps Why Hunter Savage For further details or to apply for this Civils Quantity Surveyor position, contact Adam Adair in confidence at .

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Quantity Surveyor to support housing survey, design, investment, and asset management programmes. Responsibilities include delivering quantity surveying duties for maintenance and refurbishment projects, cost planning across housing programmes, and managing tender documentation. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of building standards and contracts, along with experience managing QS responsibilities on major works.

Quantity Surveyor - Housing Location: London Rate: £37.91 per hour (Umbrella) A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Quantity Surveyor to support housing survey, design, investment and asset management programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver all quantity surveying duties for planned maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects. Provide cost planning, valuation and cost control across housing programmes. Offer professional advice on contracts, tenders and cost planning to managers and colleagues. Prepare and manage complex tender documentation, financial reports and cost models. Support contract management and resolve contractual or financial disputes. Requirements Strong knowledge of building contracts, building standards and housing legislation. Understanding of leaseholder legislation and related financial administration. Knowledge of procurement procedures, contract management and cost modelling systems. Experience managing QS responsibilities on major works programmes. Proven ability to produce complex financial and cost reports and handle complex disputes. Complete this short form & submit your CV then we will do the rest. Allowed file size is 5Mb and file types are: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, xls Please note that for your privacy no data from this form is stored in this website, beyond the legitimate interest period. View our privacy policy