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Vacancy Summary Job Title: Director (Quantity Surveying) Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #(phone number removed) Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working) Salary: c 85k- 95k+ (DOE) basic plus executive benefits package including car allowance, bonus scheme, and pension. Company & Project An international multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with decades of regional prescence. The business seamlessly pairs a rich local heritage with a progressive, future-focused growth strategy. They are currently seeking a Director to lead their Higher Education & Universities sector team. This is a pivotal leadership role tasked with driving sector expansion, nurturing key university relationships, and delivering major campus transformations. Boasting one of the highest retention rates in the region, the business has a track record of promoting from within. Several current Board members joined as graduates, reflecting their genuine commitment to long-term career growth and personal legacy. Duties & Responsibilities Sector Leadership: Take strategic ownership of the Higher Education portfolio, overseeing high-profile university projects (values c 10m- 100m+) from master-planning through to final completion. Technical Excellence: Lead sophisticated cost management services for complex academic facilities, research labs, and student accommodation, ensuring expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and NEC). Strategic Client Management: Act as the primary lead for University estates teams and stakeholders, navigating the unique governance and procurement requirements of the Higher Education sector. Team Mentorship & Growth: Play a fundamental role in the executive management team by mentoring Associate Directors and Senior Surveyors, while fostering a culture of continuous learning for trainees. Desirable Experience Extensive experience within the Higher Education or University sectors is essential. Proven track record at Associate Director or Director level within a private practice or cost consultancy. Exceptional leadership and networking capabilities with the confidence to influence at the Board/Estates Director level. MRICS Chartership would be highly advantageous given the seniority of the role. Previous Roles: Associate Director, Director of Quantity Surveying, Head of Higher Education, MRICS Surveyor, or Regional Cost Lead. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying. MRICS desirable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications 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.

585 Technical Surveyor Office / site-based £38,000 - £52,000 + package Permanent Winsearch UK is proud to partner with a specialist contractor in the roofing, cladding and wider building envelope sector, who is looking to add a Technical Surveyor to their technical team. This is a hands-on role sitting between site surveys, technical design, drawing coordination and material scheduling. It would suit someone with a roofing, cladding or envelope background who enjoys being out on site, but is also confident working with drawings, measurements, schedules and suppliers. The role As a Technical Surveyor, you'll carry out detailed roof and building envelope surveys across new build, refurbishment and re-roofing projects. You'll then turn that site information into technical layouts, drawing briefs and material schedules, working closely with draughtspeople, site teams, manufacturers and suppliers to make sure projects are measured, drawn, ordered and delivered properly. This role will be mixed between office and site based work - you'll be regularly visiting sites, working at height, taking measurements, recording details and helping resolve technical queries. What you'll be doing Carrying out measured surveys of roofs and external envelope areas Producing accurate notes, sketches, dimensions and photographic records Recording roof conditions, penetrations, upstands, drainage and fixing substrates Turning survey information into technical layouts and system designs Producing panel schedules, fixing patterns and material quantities Identifying bespoke details and non-standard site conditions Liaising with manufacturers on technical guidance, approvals and calculations Briefing draughtspeople on drawings and detail requirements Reviewing construction drawings before issue Coordinating drawing approvals, comments and resubmissions Producing material schedules for sheets, panels, flashings, fixings and associated components Supporting procurement with supplier quotes and material orders Providing technical support to site teams during installation Maintaining survey records, drawing registers, schedules and project files What they're looking for Experience in a surveying, technical, design or coordination role within roofing, cladding or building envelope Good understanding of commercial or industrial roof surveys Knowledge of metal roofing or cladding systems Experience with systems such as profiled sheeting, standing seam, secret-fix or composite panels Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings Experience producing or coordinating construction drawings Confident producing material schedules and quantities Strong attention to detail and accuracy Comfortable working at height Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel to sites across the UK Useful experience It would also be beneficial if you have experience with: AutoCAD or drawing mark-ups Built-up roof and wall cladding systems Composite roof / wall cladding Flat roofing or rainscreen cladding U-values, condensation risk or acoustic requirements Design and build contracts PASMA or IPAF The type of person who'll do well This role will suit someone practical, accurate and technically minded. You'll need to be confident going to site, taking ownership of surveys, spotting issues and bringing the right information back into the business. Just as importantly, you'll need to be organised and detail-focused, as mistakes in measurements, drawings or material schedules can have a direct impact on cost and programme. What's in it for you £38,000 - £52,000 salary depending on experience Company car or car allowance Fuel card Company performance-related bonus 5% employer pension contribution 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Phone and laptop Professional membership support CPD budget Varied role across site surveys, technical design, drawings and procurement If you're from a roofing, cladding, metal envelope or wider building envelope background and want a technical role with a strong mix of site and office work, get in touch with Winsearch UK for more information. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks

We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused and solution-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Business Manager team located at our Head Office in Islington 40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Operational Support the delivery of planned, cyclical and sustainability projects from inception to completion, including programme planning, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and project reporting. Monitor project progress, defects and remedial actions, escalating issues to Project Managers as appropriate. Maintain accurate property, project and compliance records, ensuring servicing information and certification remain up to date. Support the maintenance of Asprey and associated asset management systems, including the validation of stock condition, survey, compliance and completed works data. Work alongside Surveyors and Asset Management colleagues to support property inspections, data assurance, investment planning and regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of asset performance information, stock condition analysis and investment recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proactive, motivated and eager to learn. Customer-focused and willing to take initiative when challenges arise. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to manage competing priorities and work to agreed deadlines. What you'll bring: Essential: Evidence of project management, construction, property or related experience. Understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and residential property maintenance requirements. Experience of working with asset management systems, databases or property records. Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Professional qualification or working towards a qualification in Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of working in housing, care and support, or property environments. Experience of working with schedules of rates, specifications or tender documentation. Understanding of landlord compliance, repairs, maintenance and asset management principles. Understanding of stock condition data, lifecycle planning and planned investment programmes. Experience of using Asprey or a similar asset management system. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see ful Job description on our website

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a highly regarded main contractor based on an upcoming scheme in Southampton . you will be site based for the role over the next 48 months and working for this respected main contractor who turn over 2 billion and are renowned for major projects The business operates out of regional offices across the UK and works across the public and private sectors, undertaking projects across the education, health care, defence, commercial and leisure sectors valuing up to 500mil. Projects are administered via a mix of JCT and NEC forms of contract. About the role of Quantity Surveyor: As Quantity Surveyor, you will either be responsible for managing your own project or be part of the commercial team on a larger scheme. You will be reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor. The project The scheme is a new build 180 million project over the next 4 years delivering new info structure , 5 new RC framed blocks of student accommodation and associated faculty buildings /leisure / car parking and communal areas over the course of the programme Key Responsibilities as Quantity Surveyor: Involvement in pre-construction activities Procuring of sub-contract packages Dealing with variations / valuations to the client Cost reporting and conducting monthly CVR's to report to the MQS Key Requirements for this Quantity Surveyor role: Have the full right to work in the UK Come from a main contracting background Be experienced in administering JCT / NEC forms of contract Be happy to commute to site in Southampton This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative business with a culture which encourages developing staff and promoting from within. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role, please apply through the link below or contact Bill in our Southampton office on (phone number removed) or email an up to date cv to (url removed) or simply click on the link to apply

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Associate Director - Quantity Surveying Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working) Salary: c 80k- 90k (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package Company & Project: A highly-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with a reputation in the local area which spans decades. The business combines deep-rooted heritage in the Cambridgeshire market with a robust future focused on innovation. Their Cambridgeshire office is currently recruiting for an Associate Director level Quantity Surveyor to join their Residential sector team. This position is to be a key member of the senior team, mentoring other surveyors and trainees. With one of the highest staff retention rates in the local area and a team of 15+ quantity surveyors, this consultancy is renowned for internal promotion; many of the current leadership team began their journey here as trainees, proving their commitment to long-term career investment. Duties & Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take full ownership of high-profile Residential sector projects (values c 5m- 40m+) from initial feasibility through to final handover. Execute comprehensive quantity surveying and employer's agent duties, including sophisticated cost planning, pre-contract tenders, and expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and Design & Build). Managing Section 106 (S106) agreements: Quantify financial contributions for local infrastructure, Draft economic viability assessments, Monitor construction milestones to ensure legal compliance payments are made on time, Estimate the exact delivery costs of on-site community assets like affordable housing units, Audit completed public infrastructure. Working for Investment Partnership clients: Build detailed cash flow models to calculate internal rate of return for partners, Audit the financial health, land titles, and cost histories of potential investment partners, Draft commercial frameworks that fairly distribute financial risks between public and private partners, Establish transparent tendering rules that satisfy public procurement laws and private speed needs. Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations and fostering long-term relationships through excellent communication. Play a fundamental role in the senior management team by mentoring, guiding, and developing junior surveyors and trainees. Desirable Experience: Previous experience within the Residential sectors is highly desirable. Proven track record at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate level within a private practice or cost consultancy. Exceptional client-facing capabilities with the confidence to lead complex project meetings. MRICS Chartership is preferred, though candidates with equivalent experience will be considered. Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate Director, MRICS Surveyor, Cost Manager, Employer's Agent, Associate or Principal Cost Consultant. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying. MRICS desirable but not essential Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications 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.