McDermott Building & Civil Eng Ltd
Catherine Street, Birmingham B6 5RS, UK
Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering and Groundworks
Working hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Work Location: Aston, Birmingham (flexible working options)
Job type: Full-time
Company: McDermotts Building and Civil Engineering Ltd
About the role
Due to our continued growth and success, McDermotts is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience in commercial groundworks and civil engineering looking to contribute to a thriving, family-founded business with national reach.
Key Responsibilities
· Record, review and prioritise new tender opportunities as they arise.
· Analyse Tender Document including but not limited to drawings, specifications, scope of works, site investigations to ensure a robust and competitive tender submission.
· Engage and liaise with other stakeholders within the business including commercial, production, planning and procurement as required.
· Where required, produce accurate take-offs and BOQs using appropriate software.
· Ensure appropriate sub-contract and supplier quotations are obtained, collated and assessed for competitiveness.
· Price bills/schedules analytically from first principles and produce quote comparisons using estimating software.
· Evaluate risks and opportunities including value engineering options.
· Critically review and analyse client programmes to ensure alignment with agreed outputs, methodology and sequencing.
· Lead and present tender adjudications in detail seeking final adjudication from company directors.
· Submit detailed tenders (in required format), including any assumptions or clarifications as required.
· Attend client mid, pre and post tender meetings as required.
· Prepare and deliver tender information for internal handover to the contract team.
· Maintain and develop collaborative customer relationships.
· Obtain and collate feedback on tender submission.
· Assist in the development of trainee estimators.
· Maintain and update cost databases, records, and historical data for future benchmarking.
· Provide accurate cost reports and advice to senior management.
Qualifications & Experience/ Knowledge:
Essential:
· at least 5 years’ experience in an estimating background or similar role.
· knowledge of varying forms of contract JCT, NEC3/4.
· Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data.
· Understanding of standard and unique Risks & Opportunities.
· in depth practical knowledge of varying forms of measurement SMM7, CESSM, Highway MOM, NRM.
· Appropriate higher-level qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering.
Desirable:
· Appropriate Civil Engineering experience.
· Experience of Conquest estimating packages an advantage but not essential.
· Working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICE, or CIOB).
Key Skills:
· Accuracy and attention to detail.
· Ability to work effectively individually and part of the wider team.
· Resilience when working to fixed deadlines.
· A good track record of maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.
· A strong track record of success preparing Commercial Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Highways Infrastructure tenders.
· ‘Hands on’ with good communication skills at all levels.
· IT literate – Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and Conquest (desirable)
Benefits:
· Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service)
· Additional holiday on Birthday
· Flexibility to extend annual leave
· Comprehensive health and medical insurance
· Support in professional development
· Ongoing training and development
· Death in Service
· Company car or allowance
· Free on-site parking
· Referral scheme
· Company events and recognition
Why Join McDermotts
McDermotts is a leading civil engineering and groundworks some of the largest construction companies across UK. Established in 1994, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional certifications and commitment to employee growth.
We are a family business that operates with the same customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.
Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors.
To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.
Commitments
McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.
Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.
Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.
13/11/2025
Permanent
Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering and Groundworks
Working hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Work Location: Aston, Birmingham (flexible working options)
Job type: Full-time
Company: McDermotts Building and Civil Engineering Ltd
About the role
Due to our continued growth and success, McDermotts is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience in commercial groundworks and civil engineering looking to contribute to a thriving, family-founded business with national reach.
Key Responsibilities
· Record, review and prioritise new tender opportunities as they arise.
· Analyse Tender Document including but not limited to drawings, specifications, scope of works, site investigations to ensure a robust and competitive tender submission.
· Engage and liaise with other stakeholders within the business including commercial, production, planning and procurement as required.
· Where required, produce accurate take-offs and BOQs using appropriate software.
· Ensure appropriate sub-contract and supplier quotations are obtained, collated and assessed for competitiveness.
· Price bills/schedules analytically from first principles and produce quote comparisons using estimating software.
· Evaluate risks and opportunities including value engineering options.
· Critically review and analyse client programmes to ensure alignment with agreed outputs, methodology and sequencing.
· Lead and present tender adjudications in detail seeking final adjudication from company directors.
· Submit detailed tenders (in required format), including any assumptions or clarifications as required.
· Attend client mid, pre and post tender meetings as required.
· Prepare and deliver tender information for internal handover to the contract team.
· Maintain and develop collaborative customer relationships.
· Obtain and collate feedback on tender submission.
· Assist in the development of trainee estimators.
· Maintain and update cost databases, records, and historical data for future benchmarking.
· Provide accurate cost reports and advice to senior management.
Qualifications & Experience/ Knowledge:
Essential:
· at least 5 years’ experience in an estimating background or similar role.
· knowledge of varying forms of contract JCT, NEC3/4.
· Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data.
· Understanding of standard and unique Risks & Opportunities.
· in depth practical knowledge of varying forms of measurement SMM7, CESSM, Highway MOM, NRM.
· Appropriate higher-level qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering.
Desirable:
· Appropriate Civil Engineering experience.
· Experience of Conquest estimating packages an advantage but not essential.
· Working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICE, or CIOB).
Key Skills:
· Accuracy and attention to detail.
· Ability to work effectively individually and part of the wider team.
· Resilience when working to fixed deadlines.
· A good track record of maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.
· A strong track record of success preparing Commercial Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Highways Infrastructure tenders.
· ‘Hands on’ with good communication skills at all levels.
· IT literate – Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and Conquest (desirable)
Benefits:
· Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service)
· Additional holiday on Birthday
· Flexibility to extend annual leave
· Comprehensive health and medical insurance
· Support in professional development
· Ongoing training and development
· Death in Service
· Company car or allowance
· Free on-site parking
· Referral scheme
· Company events and recognition
Why Join McDermotts
McDermotts is a leading civil engineering and groundworks some of the largest construction companies across UK. Established in 1994, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional certifications and commitment to employee growth.
We are a family business that operates with the same customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.
Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors.
To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.
Commitments
McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.
Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.
Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.
RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Middlesborough
Salary: Up to 70k per annum
Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.
About the Role:
This is a senior role, ideal for a confident and knowledgeable QS who thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.You will play a key part in supporting the commercial success of major contracts, working closely with project leadership and client representatives to manage cost, value, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage cost capture and produce accurate, timely applications for payment in line with client-specific requirements.
Administer contracts effectively, including NEC (various options) and bespoke oil & gas agreements.
Oversee change management processes, including variations, Early Warnings, and Compensation Events (or equivalents), ensuring contractual compliance.
Collaborate with project leads and take an active role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the contract.
Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports, end-out forecasting, and cost/value reconciliations for both internal stakeholders and the client.
Lead and manage internal commercial meetings and ensure alignment across delivery and commercial teams.
Support the wider business and regional contracts as needed, offering commercial expertise and consistency.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Managent – NEC contract options & bespoke contracts.
A strong understanding of cost control, Application Payments, forecasting, and variation management.
Excellent IT skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
The ability to engage confidently with clients, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk / 01325 389333
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.
28/10/2025
Full time
RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Middlesborough
Salary: Up to 70k per annum
Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.
About the Role:
This is a senior role, ideal for a confident and knowledgeable QS who thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.You will play a key part in supporting the commercial success of major contracts, working closely with project leadership and client representatives to manage cost, value, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage cost capture and produce accurate, timely applications for payment in line with client-specific requirements.
Administer contracts effectively, including NEC (various options) and bespoke oil & gas agreements.
Oversee change management processes, including variations, Early Warnings, and Compensation Events (or equivalents), ensuring contractual compliance.
Collaborate with project leads and take an active role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the contract.
Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports, end-out forecasting, and cost/value reconciliations for both internal stakeholders and the client.
Lead and manage internal commercial meetings and ensure alignment across delivery and commercial teams.
Support the wider business and regional contracts as needed, offering commercial expertise and consistency.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Managent – NEC contract options & bespoke contracts.
A strong understanding of cost control, Application Payments, forecasting, and variation management.
Excellent IT skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
The ability to engage confidently with clients, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk / 01325 389333
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.
MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our busy Projects Team, to work on a wide range of exciting major excavation projects and contribute towards business development within MOLA.
You will be part of a dedicated, highly motivated, and collaborative field team that together deliver quality, client-focussed and project-led work. The team are responsible for managing archaeological projects throughout their lifecycle, leading on the successful tendering, planning, operation, delivery and completion of fieldwork. The MOLA ‘Projects’ division, in which this role plays a pivotal part, has a core commercial function and one of our key objectives is to assist our valued clients in meeting their planning requirements, embed our work within their projects and to promote social and public benefit.
The Project Manager role has a business development element, and therefore, a commercially focussed outlook, confident and proactive team leadership skill, problem solving and adaptability in approach are essential to your success. A driving licence is also highly desirable as regular travel is expected as part of the role, both within and outside of London.
We are looking for project managers who are highly experienced in the delivery of archaeological projects at a management and consultancy level with experience in London or urban archaeology. Successful candidates will be expected to organise, manage and deliver tender bids, to procure new work and operate independently to deliver MOLAs strategic business, research and public benefit goals. In your role you will place Health and Safety at the fore and seek to contribute to continued improvement and best safe-working practices. You will manage a range of archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation projects simultaneously, whilst ensuring delivery within set timescales and budgets which you and the team have costed and commercially manage. MOLA would welcome applications from candidates who have experience of large/complex schemes and infrastructure projects.
You will be a strong and innovative multi-tasker, able to integrate with other team specialisms such as Consultancy, Community Engagement and Built Heritage into project design and delivery models. You will be a confident negotiator, able to communicate across a wide range of stakeholder interests, with a sound working knowledge of National Planning Policy Frameworks and the planning process. Maintaining quality and high standards are essential and will be delivered through your skill with review, editing and production of technical and commercial reports. Your role will also require skill with managing people and as a Line Manager, you will seek to promote the wellbeing and professional development of your Line Management team.
For details on how to apply and further information please go to https://mola.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3933357?cid=2033
The closing date is Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59.
Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.
MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
21/08/2025
Full time
MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our busy Projects Team, to work on a wide range of exciting major excavation projects and contribute towards business development within MOLA.
You will be part of a dedicated, highly motivated, and collaborative field team that together deliver quality, client-focussed and project-led work. The team are responsible for managing archaeological projects throughout their lifecycle, leading on the successful tendering, planning, operation, delivery and completion of fieldwork. The MOLA ‘Projects’ division, in which this role plays a pivotal part, has a core commercial function and one of our key objectives is to assist our valued clients in meeting their planning requirements, embed our work within their projects and to promote social and public benefit.
The Project Manager role has a business development element, and therefore, a commercially focussed outlook, confident and proactive team leadership skill, problem solving and adaptability in approach are essential to your success. A driving licence is also highly desirable as regular travel is expected as part of the role, both within and outside of London.
We are looking for project managers who are highly experienced in the delivery of archaeological projects at a management and consultancy level with experience in London or urban archaeology. Successful candidates will be expected to organise, manage and deliver tender bids, to procure new work and operate independently to deliver MOLAs strategic business, research and public benefit goals. In your role you will place Health and Safety at the fore and seek to contribute to continued improvement and best safe-working practices. You will manage a range of archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation projects simultaneously, whilst ensuring delivery within set timescales and budgets which you and the team have costed and commercially manage. MOLA would welcome applications from candidates who have experience of large/complex schemes and infrastructure projects.
You will be a strong and innovative multi-tasker, able to integrate with other team specialisms such as Consultancy, Community Engagement and Built Heritage into project design and delivery models. You will be a confident negotiator, able to communicate across a wide range of stakeholder interests, with a sound working knowledge of National Planning Policy Frameworks and the planning process. Maintaining quality and high standards are essential and will be delivered through your skill with review, editing and production of technical and commercial reports. Your role will also require skill with managing people and as a Line Manager, you will seek to promote the wellbeing and professional development of your Line Management team.
For details on how to apply and further information please go to https://mola.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3933357?cid=2033
The closing date is Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59.
Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.
MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Project Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 65k- 70k plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, health etc. Company & Project: A profitable and successful national consultancy are looking for a client focused Senior Project Manager to join their team working on a flagship project in the Life Sciences sector. The position involves working on a large Commercial and Science scheme in Hertfordshire. Our client has a busy project pipeline for 2026 and they are recruiting for a Senior level Project Manager due to growth of their business and a key project win with a major key client. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for project management, contract administration and project delivery on JCT and NEC projects, including the businesses flagship project/client in the local area. Undertake the day to day communication and interaction with the client, ensuring that milestones and targets are met and that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. Provide advice on strategy that could contribute to the overall success of a project, including key criteria - cost, time and quality. Oversee project governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle. Desirable Experience - Minimum 5 years+ experience as a Project Manager post degree qualification. - Excellent client facing skills. - Track record working to a building consultancy as a Senior Project Manager with NEC and JCT contract administration. - Looking to develop their career in a team orientated environment. - Previous Roles: Associate Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Principal Project Manager OR Project Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, Civil Engineering or comparable qualification. MAPM or MCIOB or another comparable professional membership would be advantageous. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
06/02/2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Project Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 65k- 70k plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, health etc. Company & Project: A profitable and successful national consultancy are looking for a client focused Senior Project Manager to join their team working on a flagship project in the Life Sciences sector. The position involves working on a large Commercial and Science scheme in Hertfordshire. Our client has a busy project pipeline for 2026 and they are recruiting for a Senior level Project Manager due to growth of their business and a key project win with a major key client. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for project management, contract administration and project delivery on JCT and NEC projects, including the businesses flagship project/client in the local area. Undertake the day to day communication and interaction with the client, ensuring that milestones and targets are met and that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. Provide advice on strategy that could contribute to the overall success of a project, including key criteria - cost, time and quality. Oversee project governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle. Desirable Experience - Minimum 5 years+ experience as a Project Manager post degree qualification. - Excellent client facing skills. - Track record working to a building consultancy as a Senior Project Manager with NEC and JCT contract administration. - Looking to develop their career in a team orientated environment. - Previous Roles: Associate Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Principal Project Manager OR Project Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, Civil Engineering or comparable qualification. MAPM or MCIOB or another comparable professional membership would be advantageous. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Graduate Quantity Surveyors, VolkerStevin are hiring for this years Commercial Graduate intake. This is an amazing opportunity to join a Tier 1 Civil Engineering company and begin your career with an industry leading business that will allow you to grow and flourish. Our Recruitment Process We want to make our recruitment process as straightforward and transparent as possible. Once you've submitted your application, here's what you can expect: Application Review - Our early careers team will review your application to assess your suitability for the programme. Assessment Centre and Interviews - A day of practical exercises, group tasks, or technical discussions followed by an interview with one of our recruiting managers. This will be held in April at our Head Office in Preston. Offer - We'll contact successful candidates with an offer and provide full details of the next steps. We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and will provide updates at each stage. Graduate Quantity Surveyor overview: Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Graduate QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties. TENDER: Assist the Bid team as appropriate, tasks could be: Compilation of Subcontractor enquiry documentation Comparison of returned Subcontract quotations Recording and archiving of all tender documentation for project handover PRE-CONSTRUCTION: Be involved where possible with the tender handover to the project team Understand the project you are working on and relevant constraints Review of tender offer and the tender documents - develop an understanding of the content and meaning Review our tender book allowances, risk and scopes - develop and understanding of the content and look to identify additional areas of risk and scope Understand the Subcontract/self delivery split of the works to be delivered Assist with the reallocation of the tender book allowances where necessary Understand the tender program, constraints and logic Subcontract and Consultants management: Assist in the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works Ensure records are kept of subcontractors work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor Prepare sub-contract payment notices for approval Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation, are made timely and the correct governance and approval process is followed Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals Commercial General: Cost, Value & Cash: Project Controls/Contract Knowledge and Administration OTHER: Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all people irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender including transgender, age, disability, marital status including civil partnerships or part-time status. About you Required Qualifications / Expertise Essential: To have undertaken at least one year industrial work placement as a trainee QS (if Graduate QS) Continued professional development (CPD) Full UK Driving Licence Flexibility in your working locations as VolkerStevin are a National Business that operates on projects Nationwide. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
06/02/2026
Full time
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Graduate Quantity Surveyors, VolkerStevin are hiring for this years Commercial Graduate intake. This is an amazing opportunity to join a Tier 1 Civil Engineering company and begin your career with an industry leading business that will allow you to grow and flourish. Our Recruitment Process We want to make our recruitment process as straightforward and transparent as possible. Once you've submitted your application, here's what you can expect: Application Review - Our early careers team will review your application to assess your suitability for the programme. Assessment Centre and Interviews - A day of practical exercises, group tasks, or technical discussions followed by an interview with one of our recruiting managers. This will be held in April at our Head Office in Preston. Offer - We'll contact successful candidates with an offer and provide full details of the next steps. We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and will provide updates at each stage. Graduate Quantity Surveyor overview: Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Graduate QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties. TENDER: Assist the Bid team as appropriate, tasks could be: Compilation of Subcontractor enquiry documentation Comparison of returned Subcontract quotations Recording and archiving of all tender documentation for project handover PRE-CONSTRUCTION: Be involved where possible with the tender handover to the project team Understand the project you are working on and relevant constraints Review of tender offer and the tender documents - develop an understanding of the content and meaning Review our tender book allowances, risk and scopes - develop and understanding of the content and look to identify additional areas of risk and scope Understand the Subcontract/self delivery split of the works to be delivered Assist with the reallocation of the tender book allowances where necessary Understand the tender program, constraints and logic Subcontract and Consultants management: Assist in the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works Ensure records are kept of subcontractors work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor Prepare sub-contract payment notices for approval Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation, are made timely and the correct governance and approval process is followed Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals Commercial General: Cost, Value & Cash: Project Controls/Contract Knowledge and Administration OTHER: Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all people irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender including transgender, age, disability, marital status including civil partnerships or part-time status. About you Required Qualifications / Expertise Essential: To have undertaken at least one year industrial work placement as a trainee QS (if Graduate QS) Continued professional development (CPD) Full UK Driving Licence Flexibility in your working locations as VolkerStevin are a National Business that operates on projects Nationwide. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Bennett and Game are representing a well-established RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, who are looking for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their growing technical delivery team. Our client is widely recognised for producing technically robust, design-led projects across the UK within the Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, Education and Residential sectors. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technologist who thrives on the detailed development and technical execution of complex buildings. The successful Senior Architectural Technologist will play a key role in ensuring projects are translated from concept into fully coordinated, buildable and regulation-compliant solutions, working closely with Architects, consultants, contractors and clients throughout the delivery process. The practice is known for its collaborative studio culture, investment in BIM and technical excellence, and offers flexible working alongside strong progression opportunities. Senior Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary: 45,000 - 50,000 DOE Hybrid working and flexible working hours 25 days annual leave that increases with service Discretionary bonus scheme Support for continued professional development (CPD) Professional fees paid for and professional development Cycle to work scheme Team outings & team activities Pension scheme Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages Senior Architectural Technologist Job Overview Take a leading role in the technical delivery and coordination of projects from developed design through construction Produce, manage and oversee detailed technical drawing packages, specifications and construction information using Revit Ensure architectural designs are translated into buildable, compliant and well-resolved technical solutions Lead on the development of key technical details across building envelope, fa ade systems, waterproofing, fire safety, accessibility and interior construction packages Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary consultant information including MEP, structural, civil and specialist subcontractors into the BIM model Monitor and maintain high standards of BIM execution, model accuracy and drawing consistency across project teams Ensure technical compliance with UK Building Regulations Act as a key technical point of contact for contractors during construction, responding to RFIs, submittals, site queries and value engineering proposals Support the preparation of tender and construction stage documentation, ensuring information is clear, coordinated and issued on time Attend design team meetings, contractor workshops and site visits to ensure technical intent and quality are maintained Mentor and support junior technologists and assistants within the team, promoting technical excellence and best practice delivery Projects typically range from 1m to 30m+ across multiple sectors Senior Architectural Technologist Job Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology (CIAT membership desirable) Experience delivering projects within UK practice Strong technical expertise across RIBA Stages 3-6, particularly construction-stage delivery Excellent working knowledge of Revit Proven experience producing coordinated technical packages on complex projects Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, detailing and construction methodology Experience in healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors advantageous Confident communicator with strong consultant and contractor coordination skills Ability to manage workload across multiple projects and deadlines Detail-oriented, proactive and solutions-focused approach Live within a commutable distance of Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter) Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
06/02/2026
Full time
Bennett and Game are representing a well-established RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, who are looking for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their growing technical delivery team. Our client is widely recognised for producing technically robust, design-led projects across the UK within the Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, Education and Residential sectors. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technologist who thrives on the detailed development and technical execution of complex buildings. The successful Senior Architectural Technologist will play a key role in ensuring projects are translated from concept into fully coordinated, buildable and regulation-compliant solutions, working closely with Architects, consultants, contractors and clients throughout the delivery process. The practice is known for its collaborative studio culture, investment in BIM and technical excellence, and offers flexible working alongside strong progression opportunities. Senior Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary: 45,000 - 50,000 DOE Hybrid working and flexible working hours 25 days annual leave that increases with service Discretionary bonus scheme Support for continued professional development (CPD) Professional fees paid for and professional development Cycle to work scheme Team outings & team activities Pension scheme Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages Senior Architectural Technologist Job Overview Take a leading role in the technical delivery and coordination of projects from developed design through construction Produce, manage and oversee detailed technical drawing packages, specifications and construction information using Revit Ensure architectural designs are translated into buildable, compliant and well-resolved technical solutions Lead on the development of key technical details across building envelope, fa ade systems, waterproofing, fire safety, accessibility and interior construction packages Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary consultant information including MEP, structural, civil and specialist subcontractors into the BIM model Monitor and maintain high standards of BIM execution, model accuracy and drawing consistency across project teams Ensure technical compliance with UK Building Regulations Act as a key technical point of contact for contractors during construction, responding to RFIs, submittals, site queries and value engineering proposals Support the preparation of tender and construction stage documentation, ensuring information is clear, coordinated and issued on time Attend design team meetings, contractor workshops and site visits to ensure technical intent and quality are maintained Mentor and support junior technologists and assistants within the team, promoting technical excellence and best practice delivery Projects typically range from 1m to 30m+ across multiple sectors Senior Architectural Technologist Job Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology (CIAT membership desirable) Experience delivering projects within UK practice Strong technical expertise across RIBA Stages 3-6, particularly construction-stage delivery Excellent working knowledge of Revit Proven experience producing coordinated technical packages on complex projects Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, detailing and construction methodology Experience in healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors advantageous Confident communicator with strong consultant and contractor coordination skills Ability to manage workload across multiple projects and deadlines Detail-oriented, proactive and solutions-focused approach Live within a commutable distance of Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter) Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Contracts Manager We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take a senior role within a contracting division responsible for nationwide operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering groundworks and a proven track record of managing site operatives and subcontractors. This is a permanent, salaried position offering long-term career development within an established and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities: Overall management of nationwide contracting operations Leadership and coordination of site operatives and subcontractors Responsibility for quality control, health & safety, and training Contributing as a senior member of the management team Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification Candidate Requirements: Significant experience in civil engineering and groundworks Proven site and workforce management experience Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations Organised, proactive, and capable of working at a senior management level Terms of Employment: Position: Contracts Manager Employment Type: Permanent (subject to 3-month probationary period) Salary: Negotiable, paid monthly Bonus: 3k-4k Dependant on performance Company Vehicle: Skoda Enyaq 85 Sportline EV Holiday Entitlement: 23 days annual leave (including 3 days during Christmas/New Year shutdown) plus statutory public holidays Sickness Pay: 2 weeks full pay, followed by 2 weeks half pay per annum Pension: 5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution Healthcare: Private healthcare cover for employee (subject to health check)
06/02/2026
Full time
Contracts Manager We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take a senior role within a contracting division responsible for nationwide operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering groundworks and a proven track record of managing site operatives and subcontractors. This is a permanent, salaried position offering long-term career development within an established and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities: Overall management of nationwide contracting operations Leadership and coordination of site operatives and subcontractors Responsibility for quality control, health & safety, and training Contributing as a senior member of the management team Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification Candidate Requirements: Significant experience in civil engineering and groundworks Proven site and workforce management experience Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations Organised, proactive, and capable of working at a senior management level Terms of Employment: Position: Contracts Manager Employment Type: Permanent (subject to 3-month probationary period) Salary: Negotiable, paid monthly Bonus: 3k-4k Dependant on performance Company Vehicle: Skoda Enyaq 85 Sportline EV Holiday Entitlement: 23 days annual leave (including 3 days during Christmas/New Year shutdown) plus statutory public holidays Sickness Pay: 2 weeks full pay, followed by 2 weeks half pay per annum Pension: 5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution Healthcare: Private healthcare cover for employee (subject to health check)
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. VolkerEnergy delivers the full range of civil engineering works and services to facilitate EHV cable installation for electricity transmission projects, including direct delivery of landfall and onshore horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This encompasses EPC cable systems projects for transmission owners, such as National Grid, as well as the upgrades required to support the anticipated growth in offshore wind, reinforcing the network away from carbon intensive generation hubs to sources of green electricity. For private offshore wind and interconnector developers we provide a comparable service, delivering civil engineering works associated with onshore EHV cable routes, including landfall and onshore HDD. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing VolkerEnergy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects and help shape the future of sustainable power in the UK. The role can be based flexibly from any of our offices in London or Preston or Hoddesdon. About you You will ideally have experience within the Energy / EHV sector working for a Tier1 contractor Degree qualified in a Construction/Civil Engineering/Commercial discipline or nearest equivalent Have extensive experience in completing accurate and competitive tenders If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
06/02/2026
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. VolkerEnergy delivers the full range of civil engineering works and services to facilitate EHV cable installation for electricity transmission projects, including direct delivery of landfall and onshore horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This encompasses EPC cable systems projects for transmission owners, such as National Grid, as well as the upgrades required to support the anticipated growth in offshore wind, reinforcing the network away from carbon intensive generation hubs to sources of green electricity. For private offshore wind and interconnector developers we provide a comparable service, delivering civil engineering works associated with onshore EHV cable routes, including landfall and onshore HDD. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing VolkerEnergy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects and help shape the future of sustainable power in the UK. The role can be based flexibly from any of our offices in London or Preston or Hoddesdon. About you You will ideally have experience within the Energy / EHV sector working for a Tier1 contractor Degree qualified in a Construction/Civil Engineering/Commercial discipline or nearest equivalent Have extensive experience in completing accurate and competitive tenders If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Civil Engineering Contractor based in the North East The company have been trading for over 40 years and as a result of significant growth are now recruiting an additional Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an already established team. The company has experience working in many different sectors including water, highways and infrastructure, coastal and flood prevention, bridges, car parks and public realm. The company offer a Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to have responsibility for projects specifically in the Water sector, ensuring that the measurement, valuation and cash flow on assigned projects are managed effectively. Candidates should possess Minimum of a relevant Degree or equivalent experience Experience of working on Frameworks within the relevant sector or as specific to project with NEC Target Costs Contracts, Design and Construct Schemes, and Water Industry schemes Experience of Microsoft and office IT packages An understanding of project planning On offer is an attractive salary (up to 70,000) plus An attractive salary plus company car/allowance, fuel, 28 days holiday, pension, healthcare & bonus scheme. Further details available from consultant This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client.
06/02/2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Civil Engineering Contractor based in the North East The company have been trading for over 40 years and as a result of significant growth are now recruiting an additional Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an already established team. The company has experience working in many different sectors including water, highways and infrastructure, coastal and flood prevention, bridges, car parks and public realm. The company offer a Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to have responsibility for projects specifically in the Water sector, ensuring that the measurement, valuation and cash flow on assigned projects are managed effectively. Candidates should possess Minimum of a relevant Degree or equivalent experience Experience of working on Frameworks within the relevant sector or as specific to project with NEC Target Costs Contracts, Design and Construct Schemes, and Water Industry schemes Experience of Microsoft and office IT packages An understanding of project planning On offer is an attractive salary (up to 70,000) plus An attractive salary plus company car/allowance, fuel, 28 days holiday, pension, healthcare & bonus scheme. Further details available from consultant This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client.
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. VolkerEnergy delivers the full range of civil engineering works and services to facilitate EHV cable installation for electricity transmission projects, including direct delivery of landfall and onshore horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This encompasses EPC cable systems projects for transmission owners, such as National Grid, as well as the upgrades required to support the anticipated growth in offshore wind, reinforcing the network away from carbon intensive generation hubs to sources of green electricity. For private offshore wind and interconnector developers we provide a comparable service, delivering civil engineering works associated with onshore EHV cable routes, including landfall and onshore HDD. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing VolkerEnergy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects and help shape the future of sustainable power in the UK. The role can be based flexibly from any of our offices in London or Preston or Hoddesdon. About you You will ideally have experience within the Energy / EHV sector working for a Tier1 contractor Degree qualified in a Construction/Civil Engineering/Commercial discipline or nearest equivalent Have extensive experience in completing accurate and competitive tenders If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
06/02/2026
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. VolkerEnergy delivers the full range of civil engineering works and services to facilitate EHV cable installation for electricity transmission projects, including direct delivery of landfall and onshore horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This encompasses EPC cable systems projects for transmission owners, such as National Grid, as well as the upgrades required to support the anticipated growth in offshore wind, reinforcing the network away from carbon intensive generation hubs to sources of green electricity. For private offshore wind and interconnector developers we provide a comparable service, delivering civil engineering works associated with onshore EHV cable routes, including landfall and onshore HDD. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing VolkerEnergy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects and help shape the future of sustainable power in the UK. The role can be based flexibly from any of our offices in London or Preston or Hoddesdon. About you You will ideally have experience within the Energy / EHV sector working for a Tier1 contractor Degree qualified in a Construction/Civil Engineering/Commercial discipline or nearest equivalent Have extensive experience in completing accurate and competitive tenders If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Our client is one of the leading Piling contractors in the South East who also have a nationwide presence. They are very cash rich and really look after their staff at work and outside of work also. Due to the amount of workload from enquiries, they now need a senior Piling Estimator to help their pre-construction division in the South East. About the Role; You will be making sure that piling tenders go out of the office on time and efficiently You will help with assisting junior estimators at times with their progress Dealing with problematic estimates for piling work and have an eye for detail Liaise with the client to ensure the best possible solution can be made About the Candidate; You would have around 5+ years experience within a similar role Come from a Piling Background Although not essential, you might have a civil engineering degree or similar You will be a team player You will have good time keeping A good problem solver Points Of Appeal; Excellent overall package Career progression Perks out of work Gream company to work for excellent team
06/02/2026
Full time
Our client is one of the leading Piling contractors in the South East who also have a nationwide presence. They are very cash rich and really look after their staff at work and outside of work also. Due to the amount of workload from enquiries, they now need a senior Piling Estimator to help their pre-construction division in the South East. About the Role; You will be making sure that piling tenders go out of the office on time and efficiently You will help with assisting junior estimators at times with their progress Dealing with problematic estimates for piling work and have an eye for detail Liaise with the client to ensure the best possible solution can be made About the Candidate; You would have around 5+ years experience within a similar role Come from a Piling Background Although not essential, you might have a civil engineering degree or similar You will be a team player You will have good time keeping A good problem solver Points Of Appeal; Excellent overall package Career progression Perks out of work Gream company to work for excellent team
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Graduate Quantity Surveyors, VolkerStevin are hiring for this years Commercial Graduate intake. This is an amazing opportunity to join a Tier 1 Civil Engineering company and begin your career with an industry leading business that will allow you to grow and flourish. Our Recruitment Process We want to make our recruitment process as straightforward and transparent as possible. Once you've submitted your application, here's what you can expect: Application Review - Our early careers team will review your application to assess your suitability for the programme. Assessment Centre and Interviews - A day of practical exercises, group tasks, or technical discussions followed by an interview with one of our recruiting managers. This will be held in April at our Head Office in Preston. Offer - We'll contact successful candidates with an offer and provide full details of the next steps. We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and will provide updates at each stage. Graduate Quantity Surveyor overview: Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Graduate QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties. TENDER: Assist the Bid team as appropriate, tasks could be: Compilation of Subcontractor enquiry documentation Comparison of returned Subcontract quotations Recording and archiving of all tender documentation for project handover PRE-CONSTRUCTION: Be involved where possible with the tender handover to the project team Understand the project you are working on and relevant constraints Review of tender offer and the tender documents - develop an understanding of the content and meaning Review our tender book allowances, risk and scopes - develop and understanding of the content and look to identify additional areas of risk and scope Understand the Subcontract/self delivery split of the works to be delivered Assist with the reallocation of the tender book allowances where necessary Understand the tender program, constraints and logic Subcontract and Consultants management: Assist in the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works Ensure records are kept of subcontractors work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor Prepare sub-contract payment notices for approval Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation, are made timely and the correct governance and approval process is followed Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals Commercial General: Cost, Value & Cash: Project Controls/Contract Knowledge and Administration OTHER: Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all people irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender including transgender, age, disability, marital status including civil partnerships or part-time status. About you Required Qualifications / Expertise Essential: To have undertaken at least one year industrial work placement as a trainee QS (if Graduate QS) Continued professional development (CPD) Full UK Driving Licence Flexibility in your working locations as VolkerStevin are a National Business that operates on projects Nationwide. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
06/02/2026
Full time
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Graduate Quantity Surveyors, VolkerStevin are hiring for this years Commercial Graduate intake. This is an amazing opportunity to join a Tier 1 Civil Engineering company and begin your career with an industry leading business that will allow you to grow and flourish. Our Recruitment Process We want to make our recruitment process as straightforward and transparent as possible. Once you've submitted your application, here's what you can expect: Application Review - Our early careers team will review your application to assess your suitability for the programme. Assessment Centre and Interviews - A day of practical exercises, group tasks, or technical discussions followed by an interview with one of our recruiting managers. This will be held in April at our Head Office in Preston. Offer - We'll contact successful candidates with an offer and provide full details of the next steps. We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and will provide updates at each stage. Graduate Quantity Surveyor overview: Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Graduate QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties. TENDER: Assist the Bid team as appropriate, tasks could be: Compilation of Subcontractor enquiry documentation Comparison of returned Subcontract quotations Recording and archiving of all tender documentation for project handover PRE-CONSTRUCTION: Be involved where possible with the tender handover to the project team Understand the project you are working on and relevant constraints Review of tender offer and the tender documents - develop an understanding of the content and meaning Review our tender book allowances, risk and scopes - develop and understanding of the content and look to identify additional areas of risk and scope Understand the Subcontract/self delivery split of the works to be delivered Assist with the reallocation of the tender book allowances where necessary Understand the tender program, constraints and logic Subcontract and Consultants management: Assist in the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works Ensure records are kept of subcontractors work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor Prepare sub-contract payment notices for approval Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation, are made timely and the correct governance and approval process is followed Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals Commercial General: Cost, Value & Cash: Project Controls/Contract Knowledge and Administration OTHER: Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all people irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender including transgender, age, disability, marital status including civil partnerships or part-time status. About you Required Qualifications / Expertise Essential: To have undertaken at least one year industrial work placement as a trainee QS (if Graduate QS) Continued professional development (CPD) Full UK Driving Licence Flexibility in your working locations as VolkerStevin are a National Business that operates on projects Nationwide. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join a Teesside based Civil Engineering contractor. As a result of significant growth they are now recruiting an additional Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join an already established team. The company predominately work with housing developers and various main contractors. The succesful candidate will look after 2/3 projects at any one time. You will be office based in Teesside within the commercial team and there will be some travel to regional sites as and when required to undertake valuations, attend meetings etc. On offer is an attractive salary (up to £60,000) plus package including car/allowance, pension, fuel, holidays etc. The company offer excellent working hours with an early finish 3 days per week. For futher information please contact Stephen Phillips This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
06/02/2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join a Teesside based Civil Engineering contractor. As a result of significant growth they are now recruiting an additional Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join an already established team. The company predominately work with housing developers and various main contractors. The succesful candidate will look after 2/3 projects at any one time. You will be office based in Teesside within the commercial team and there will be some travel to regional sites as and when required to undertake valuations, attend meetings etc. On offer is an attractive salary (up to £60,000) plus package including car/allowance, pension, fuel, holidays etc. The company offer excellent working hours with an early finish 3 days per week. For futher information please contact Stephen Phillips This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
Site manager, civil engineering, sub station, groundworks, senior engineering, construction Your new company Your new employer is one of Northern Ireland's leading Civil Engineering Contractors who specialise in delivering schemes across the country to Private & Public Sector Clients.Located in County Tyrone, they have established themselves as an award-winning employer who boast a growing order book for the foreseeable future and have an excellent record of both staff retention and progression opportunities. Specialising in renewables, substations, rail projects, and long-term civils frameworks, your new employer has excellent scope for opportunities available to you. Currently seeking to hire a Site Manager to join their Civil Engineering team on a permanent basis, this contractor has a new project due to commence shortly involving civil engineering and utilities works.This company prides themselves on their excellent delivery and can assure the successful Site Manager a long-term career that can develop further as you develop and progress with the business. Your new role Due to the requirements of the role, you will need to be an organised individual who has previous management experience on civils schemes, including of groundwork and, ideally, some construction. This role will be suited to someone with an Engineering background, at Site, Senior Engineer or Site Agent level however those with different backgrounds and experience in Electrical Sub Stations will still be considered.Your new project will be the construction of an Electrical Sub Station, compromising of groundwork's, utilities and cabling based in Coleraine.This role will see the Site Manager work alongside the team in overseeing the site workings from Site Management, Programming work, as well as overseeing subcontractors and client demands. You will have excellent communication skills and will have a proven track record of maintaining positive working relationships. What you'll need to succeed You will be required to have previous experience in a similar role and, ideally, have a degree in Civil or Construction Management with strong construction / civils management experience however, applicants with a different educational path should not be deterred from applying.You will require experience of working directly on civil engineering schemes, ideally with exposure to the renewables of sub-station sector. Your new employer will be looking favourably on individuals who have worked on Civils Packages and have experience of groundwork's and utilities projects. You will be an ambitious individual with a real interest in developing your career with an award winning Northern Irish contractor and someone who possesses a can-do attitude and commitment to obtaining results. You must also be open to travel as and when required by the role. What you'll get in return This is a new and exciting role for a Site Manager who is keen to develop their career further and take full ownership of a project. With a stable network of long-term clients and employees, your new employer sees the value in rewarding from within and offering a stable working environment with a low turnover of staff. Salaries are negotiable reflective of experience and interview, plus an attractive benefits package, company bonus scheme and all necessary help afforded to you to ensure your job is manageable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please call Chris McNamara on , or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
06/02/2026
Full time
Site manager, civil engineering, sub station, groundworks, senior engineering, construction Your new company Your new employer is one of Northern Ireland's leading Civil Engineering Contractors who specialise in delivering schemes across the country to Private & Public Sector Clients.Located in County Tyrone, they have established themselves as an award-winning employer who boast a growing order book for the foreseeable future and have an excellent record of both staff retention and progression opportunities. Specialising in renewables, substations, rail projects, and long-term civils frameworks, your new employer has excellent scope for opportunities available to you. Currently seeking to hire a Site Manager to join their Civil Engineering team on a permanent basis, this contractor has a new project due to commence shortly involving civil engineering and utilities works.This company prides themselves on their excellent delivery and can assure the successful Site Manager a long-term career that can develop further as you develop and progress with the business. Your new role Due to the requirements of the role, you will need to be an organised individual who has previous management experience on civils schemes, including of groundwork and, ideally, some construction. This role will be suited to someone with an Engineering background, at Site, Senior Engineer or Site Agent level however those with different backgrounds and experience in Electrical Sub Stations will still be considered.Your new project will be the construction of an Electrical Sub Station, compromising of groundwork's, utilities and cabling based in Coleraine.This role will see the Site Manager work alongside the team in overseeing the site workings from Site Management, Programming work, as well as overseeing subcontractors and client demands. You will have excellent communication skills and will have a proven track record of maintaining positive working relationships. What you'll need to succeed You will be required to have previous experience in a similar role and, ideally, have a degree in Civil or Construction Management with strong construction / civils management experience however, applicants with a different educational path should not be deterred from applying.You will require experience of working directly on civil engineering schemes, ideally with exposure to the renewables of sub-station sector. Your new employer will be looking favourably on individuals who have worked on Civils Packages and have experience of groundwork's and utilities projects. You will be an ambitious individual with a real interest in developing your career with an award winning Northern Irish contractor and someone who possesses a can-do attitude and commitment to obtaining results. You must also be open to travel as and when required by the role. What you'll get in return This is a new and exciting role for a Site Manager who is keen to develop their career further and take full ownership of a project. With a stable network of long-term clients and employees, your new employer sees the value in rewarding from within and offering a stable working environment with a low turnover of staff. Salaries are negotiable reflective of experience and interview, plus an attractive benefits package, company bonus scheme and all necessary help afforded to you to ensure your job is manageable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please call Chris McNamara on , or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Senior Civil Engineer £37,000-£50,000 Bristol A well-respected client of ours are looking to add a Senior Civil Engineer to their experienced team in the Bristol office. You'll be working alongside a team of specialists in the industry, working to deliver world class client solutions. What you'll be doing You would focus on a mixture of drainage, infrastructure, and highway design on a range of projects, from residential, industrial units, commercial and more. You would have scope to run your own projects and manage clients whilst upkeeping detailed design. This would include working with S278, S38 and S104 and liaising with clients and local authorities. Who you'll be We are looking for someone who Has a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Solid design experience at a consultancy Experience in managing a team and taking the lead on projects. Experience in design software used such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroDrainage or equivalents Good organisation and communication skills Why join? 25 days holiday Competitive salary Excellent training and development Company pension Career progression potential Interesting and challenging projects You'll be joining an award-winning consultancy with decades of experience and vast technical expertise. If you're interested in this exclusive opportunity, please get in touch with or click APPLY online!
06/02/2026
Full time
Senior Civil Engineer £37,000-£50,000 Bristol A well-respected client of ours are looking to add a Senior Civil Engineer to their experienced team in the Bristol office. You'll be working alongside a team of specialists in the industry, working to deliver world class client solutions. What you'll be doing You would focus on a mixture of drainage, infrastructure, and highway design on a range of projects, from residential, industrial units, commercial and more. You would have scope to run your own projects and manage clients whilst upkeeping detailed design. This would include working with S278, S38 and S104 and liaising with clients and local authorities. Who you'll be We are looking for someone who Has a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Solid design experience at a consultancy Experience in managing a team and taking the lead on projects. Experience in design software used such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroDrainage or equivalents Good organisation and communication skills Why join? 25 days holiday Competitive salary Excellent training and development Company pension Career progression potential Interesting and challenging projects You'll be joining an award-winning consultancy with decades of experience and vast technical expertise. If you're interested in this exclusive opportunity, please get in touch with or click APPLY online!
Commercial Manager Location: Lancashire, North West Package: Competitive Salary Company car Private medical (partner included) Pension Share scheme 25 days holiday + purchase scheme Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a world-leading geotechnical and foundation engineering contractor, operating at the forefront of complex infrastructure and ground engineering projects across the UK. This is a senior commercial role within the Northern Division, supporting live projects and leadership teams to achieve the best possible commercial and contractual outcomes. The role is contract and risk-focused, rather than financially led, and would suit an experienced Commercial Manager who enjoys being close to operations and project teams. The Role Reporting to the Northern Divisional Director, you will provide commercial leadership across live contracts, ensuring opportunities are maximised, risks are controlled, and contracts are managed correctly through active engagement with site and senior teams. Key Responsibilities Support Northern operational and senior leadership teams on live contracts Provide clear contractual guidance to project teams (JCT-focused) Support claims, variations, compensation events, and early warnings as required Monitor commercial and contractual performance across projects Review profitability, risk, and opportunity, escalating concerns where necessary Lead monthly forecasting and commercial reporting to the Divisional Director Support tender teams with contract reviews, risk identification, and governance Develop and mentor commercial team members to improve capability and performance Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders Drive continuous improvement, best practice, and commercial governance About You Experienced Commercial Manager within construction or civil engineering Strong JCT contract knowledge and hands-on contract administration experience Background in piling, foundations, geotechnical, or heavy civil engineering preferred Commercially astute with a focus on contracts, risk, and opportunity, not pure finance Confident supporting senior leadership and project delivery teams Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder and client management skills Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally Working Environment Office-based in Lancashire Regular travel to sites across the UK
06/02/2026
Full time
Commercial Manager Location: Lancashire, North West Package: Competitive Salary Company car Private medical (partner included) Pension Share scheme 25 days holiday + purchase scheme Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a world-leading geotechnical and foundation engineering contractor, operating at the forefront of complex infrastructure and ground engineering projects across the UK. This is a senior commercial role within the Northern Division, supporting live projects and leadership teams to achieve the best possible commercial and contractual outcomes. The role is contract and risk-focused, rather than financially led, and would suit an experienced Commercial Manager who enjoys being close to operations and project teams. The Role Reporting to the Northern Divisional Director, you will provide commercial leadership across live contracts, ensuring opportunities are maximised, risks are controlled, and contracts are managed correctly through active engagement with site and senior teams. Key Responsibilities Support Northern operational and senior leadership teams on live contracts Provide clear contractual guidance to project teams (JCT-focused) Support claims, variations, compensation events, and early warnings as required Monitor commercial and contractual performance across projects Review profitability, risk, and opportunity, escalating concerns where necessary Lead monthly forecasting and commercial reporting to the Divisional Director Support tender teams with contract reviews, risk identification, and governance Develop and mentor commercial team members to improve capability and performance Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders Drive continuous improvement, best practice, and commercial governance About You Experienced Commercial Manager within construction or civil engineering Strong JCT contract knowledge and hands-on contract administration experience Background in piling, foundations, geotechnical, or heavy civil engineering preferred Commercially astute with a focus on contracts, risk, and opportunity, not pure finance Confident supporting senior leadership and project delivery teams Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder and client management skills Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally Working Environment Office-based in Lancashire Regular travel to sites across the UK
Graduate Surveyor Award Winning consultancy Cambridge Up to £25,000-£30,000 Your new company Looking for an exciting new Graduate opportunity in the world of construction? We're thrilled to be working with an award-winning multi-disciplined consultancy in the heart of Cambridge, and they're on the hunt for a talented Graduate Surveyor to join their growing team. With over 80 years of experience in the industry, this consultancy offers a wide range of professional services, from chartered building & quantity surveying to project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety. Their team values innovative ways of working and is always on the lookout for fresh ideas to expand their already extensive client base. Your new role As the new Graduate Surveyor, you'll be working alongside senior team members to develop briefs for your clients, assemble project delivery teams, and procure services to prepare and develop projects for planning submission/tender. You'll also be preparing successful, accurate tender and contract packages, and shadowing the tender process. With this role, you'll have the opportunity to act as the Employer's Agent, Client Representative, or Contract Administrator for the delivery of an exciting range of new build housing and mixed-use regeneration projects, with values ranging from £250k - £50m within Cambridge, surrounding counties, and North London. What you'll need to succeed You will be degree educated (or equivalent) with a RICS accredited course. You will be passionate about construction with good communication skills. What you'll get in return In return, you'll be joining a thriving and expanding team based in the centre of Cambridge, within walking distance to the train station and city centre. The consultancy prides itself on retaining its family values and takes care of its staff with training, mentoring, 1:1 coaching, support, and career progression. They'll also offer you full support to become a chartered RICS surveyor. You'll receive a range of benefits, including an excellent salary (£25,000 - £30,000), 24 days annual leave, contributory pension, life assurance, health and wellbeing initiatives, as well as a range of funded staff events. The team embraces true hybrid working, achieving a successful balance of home and office, with hours from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or call Isobel Colville on for a confidential discussion on your career aspirations. Even if this job isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to chat about your next career move. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this role, please do let us know. As a token of our appreciation for any successful referrals, you will receive up to £250 in vouchers. #
06/02/2026
Full time
Graduate Surveyor Award Winning consultancy Cambridge Up to £25,000-£30,000 Your new company Looking for an exciting new Graduate opportunity in the world of construction? We're thrilled to be working with an award-winning multi-disciplined consultancy in the heart of Cambridge, and they're on the hunt for a talented Graduate Surveyor to join their growing team. With over 80 years of experience in the industry, this consultancy offers a wide range of professional services, from chartered building & quantity surveying to project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety. Their team values innovative ways of working and is always on the lookout for fresh ideas to expand their already extensive client base. Your new role As the new Graduate Surveyor, you'll be working alongside senior team members to develop briefs for your clients, assemble project delivery teams, and procure services to prepare and develop projects for planning submission/tender. You'll also be preparing successful, accurate tender and contract packages, and shadowing the tender process. With this role, you'll have the opportunity to act as the Employer's Agent, Client Representative, or Contract Administrator for the delivery of an exciting range of new build housing and mixed-use regeneration projects, with values ranging from £250k - £50m within Cambridge, surrounding counties, and North London. What you'll need to succeed You will be degree educated (or equivalent) with a RICS accredited course. You will be passionate about construction with good communication skills. What you'll get in return In return, you'll be joining a thriving and expanding team based in the centre of Cambridge, within walking distance to the train station and city centre. The consultancy prides itself on retaining its family values and takes care of its staff with training, mentoring, 1:1 coaching, support, and career progression. They'll also offer you full support to become a chartered RICS surveyor. You'll receive a range of benefits, including an excellent salary (£25,000 - £30,000), 24 days annual leave, contributory pension, life assurance, health and wellbeing initiatives, as well as a range of funded staff events. The team embraces true hybrid working, achieving a successful balance of home and office, with hours from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or call Isobel Colville on for a confidential discussion on your career aspirations. Even if this job isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to chat about your next career move. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this role, please do let us know. As a token of our appreciation for any successful referrals, you will receive up to £250 in vouchers. #
Quantity Surveyor Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £58,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major delivery organisation working on high-profile light rail and infrastructure projects in the West Midlands. You will be responsible for administering all commercial aspects across a portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects, from early inception through to final account and close-out. Projects are delivered within a collaborative alliance environment and include complex urban infrastructure schemes that support city regeneration and major transport hubs. Key Responsibilities Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for: Leading, managing, developing, and mentoring commercial teams across multiple projects Embedding strong commercial awareness and best practice within project teams Managing contractual matters from inception to final account, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes Assisting in the preparation of contract documentation including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings Supporting risk and opportunity management processes during tender and construction phases Managing project budgets and ensuring accurate cost allocation within the WBS Establishing and maintaining robust project lifecycle cost forecasts, reviewed monthly Driving the accurate recording, notification, pricing, and substantiation of contractual changes Implementing rigorous cost controls, early warning systems, and delivering accurate monthly financial reporting, including EVM Supporting procurement activities to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery Ensuring procurement spend is validated, budgeted, and aligned with delivery requirements Managing cash flow and ensuring applications for payment are submitted and assessed in line with contractual timescales Ensuring supply chain payments are made in accordance with agreed terms Negotiating and agreeing final accounts and resolving contractual disputes within delegated authority Undertaking site measurement queries and producing monthly CVR reports Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required Person Specification Experience & Skills Proven experience working in a commercial or finance function within the engineering or construction sector Hands-on QS experience with contractors on large civils or infrastructure projects Working knowledge of finance systems and a range of contract forms Strong capability in cost management, budget administration, and financial reporting Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Confident interfacing with project, engineering, finance, and procurement teams Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by RICS or CIOB Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a demonstrable track record on major projects Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
06/02/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £58,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major delivery organisation working on high-profile light rail and infrastructure projects in the West Midlands. You will be responsible for administering all commercial aspects across a portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects, from early inception through to final account and close-out. Projects are delivered within a collaborative alliance environment and include complex urban infrastructure schemes that support city regeneration and major transport hubs. Key Responsibilities Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for: Leading, managing, developing, and mentoring commercial teams across multiple projects Embedding strong commercial awareness and best practice within project teams Managing contractual matters from inception to final account, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes Assisting in the preparation of contract documentation including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings Supporting risk and opportunity management processes during tender and construction phases Managing project budgets and ensuring accurate cost allocation within the WBS Establishing and maintaining robust project lifecycle cost forecasts, reviewed monthly Driving the accurate recording, notification, pricing, and substantiation of contractual changes Implementing rigorous cost controls, early warning systems, and delivering accurate monthly financial reporting, including EVM Supporting procurement activities to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery Ensuring procurement spend is validated, budgeted, and aligned with delivery requirements Managing cash flow and ensuring applications for payment are submitted and assessed in line with contractual timescales Ensuring supply chain payments are made in accordance with agreed terms Negotiating and agreeing final accounts and resolving contractual disputes within delegated authority Undertaking site measurement queries and producing monthly CVR reports Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required Person Specification Experience & Skills Proven experience working in a commercial or finance function within the engineering or construction sector Hands-on QS experience with contractors on large civils or infrastructure projects Working knowledge of finance systems and a range of contract forms Strong capability in cost management, budget administration, and financial reporting Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Confident interfacing with project, engineering, finance, and procurement teams Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by RICS or CIOB Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a demonstrable track record on major projects Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Elvet Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a QA/QC Engineer for a regional civil engineering firm working on a large-scale project in the North East. The role would be also be ideal for someone who has previously worked as a Senior Engineer/Sub Agent for a Main Contractor,. The QA/QC Engineer will oversee quality assurance and control on site, ensuring all work complies with specifications, regulations, and company procedures. You will conduct inspections, monitor testing, manage documentation, and work closely with site teams to maintain high standards. Key Responsibilities: Implement and maintain Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Conduct site inspections and monitor testing of materials, concrete, drainage, and earthworks. Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions. Maintain QA/QC records, reports, and documentation. Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on quality matters. Requirements: HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Experience in QA/QC in civil engineering or groundworks. Knowledge of construction standards and testing procedures. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. CSCS card Remuneration: A rate up to 400pd (DOE) CIS/Ltd Company By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
06/02/2026
Contract
Elvet Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a QA/QC Engineer for a regional civil engineering firm working on a large-scale project in the North East. The role would be also be ideal for someone who has previously worked as a Senior Engineer/Sub Agent for a Main Contractor,. The QA/QC Engineer will oversee quality assurance and control on site, ensuring all work complies with specifications, regulations, and company procedures. You will conduct inspections, monitor testing, manage documentation, and work closely with site teams to maintain high standards. Key Responsibilities: Implement and maintain Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Conduct site inspections and monitor testing of materials, concrete, drainage, and earthworks. Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions. Maintain QA/QC records, reports, and documentation. Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on quality matters. Requirements: HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Experience in QA/QC in civil engineering or groundworks. Knowledge of construction standards and testing procedures. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. CSCS card Remuneration: A rate up to 400pd (DOE) CIS/Ltd Company By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Scotland (Remote with Site Travel) Contract Type: Full-Time Job Overview Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next career opportunity? Have you delivered commercial management on complex construction or utility projects and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments? We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our project construction team , providing leadership and expert advice across all commercial matters. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers, and Finance & Procurement teams , you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably, contractually compliant, and to the highest standards . Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects Prepare, negotiate, and agree contractual variations with clients and subcontractors Measure and value completed works on-site, ensuring accuracy and transparency Prepare and agree monthly payment applications with clients Support tender preparation, cost planning, and bid submissions Track design changes and ensure all variations are captured, assessed, and agreed Assess subcontractor applications and monitor commercial performance Review progress against project programmes and report accordingly Maintain robust budgetary control and prepare accurate cost-to-completion forecasts Issue and manage Early Warning Notices (EWNs) in line with contract requirements Provide commercial and contractual support to Project Managers Liaise with the Legal team on the preparation and review of sub-contracts What We're Looking For Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management , or a related discipline 10+ years' experience in a similar role within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, or M&E sectors Strong commercial acumen with excellent numerical and analytical skills Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills Sound understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC, JCT, and FIDIC Flexibility to travel to project sites across Scotland as required Why Apply? Senior-level role with autonomy and responsibility Remote working with site exposure across Scotland Opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects To learn more and discuss further, please email an up-to-date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number. Alternatively feel free to share with anyone in your network who might be a great fit. Looking forward to your response. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
06/02/2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Scotland (Remote with Site Travel) Contract Type: Full-Time Job Overview Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next career opportunity? Have you delivered commercial management on complex construction or utility projects and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments? We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our project construction team , providing leadership and expert advice across all commercial matters. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers, and Finance & Procurement teams , you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably, contractually compliant, and to the highest standards . Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects Prepare, negotiate, and agree contractual variations with clients and subcontractors Measure and value completed works on-site, ensuring accuracy and transparency Prepare and agree monthly payment applications with clients Support tender preparation, cost planning, and bid submissions Track design changes and ensure all variations are captured, assessed, and agreed Assess subcontractor applications and monitor commercial performance Review progress against project programmes and report accordingly Maintain robust budgetary control and prepare accurate cost-to-completion forecasts Issue and manage Early Warning Notices (EWNs) in line with contract requirements Provide commercial and contractual support to Project Managers Liaise with the Legal team on the preparation and review of sub-contracts What We're Looking For Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management , or a related discipline 10+ years' experience in a similar role within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, or M&E sectors Strong commercial acumen with excellent numerical and analytical skills Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills Sound understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC, JCT, and FIDIC Flexibility to travel to project sites across Scotland as required Why Apply? Senior-level role with autonomy and responsibility Remote working with site exposure across Scotland Opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects To learn more and discuss further, please email an up-to-date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number. Alternatively feel free to share with anyone in your network who might be a great fit. Looking forward to your response. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
