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Trinity College is one of the largest Cambridge Colleges, occupying an extensive area in the heart of Cambridge with a considerable proportion of the estate being listed and with conservation status. It is home to around 720 undergraduates, 350 graduates, 190 Fellows and around 350 staff.  The Works Department is a crucial central service department with a wide-ranging maintenance remit.  Responsibilities include planned, cyclical and reactive works as well as conservation and compliance projects. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Senior Plumber to join the Works Department, who will be the subject matter expert and responsible person for College compliance fulfilment relating to both water and gas management. Supervising the skilled team of plumbers and gas fitters and working as part of the plumbing team, as well as with wider internal and external trades, the post holder will maintain the mechanical and plumbing infrastructure of the College.  They will provide an efficient response to reactive works and help deliver legal compliance in relation to legionella, water regulations, gas installations and asbestos awareness.  The successful candidate will be required to work at heights, in confined spaces and will use a College cycle to transport themselves and tools around College and its surrounding sites.    Candidates will also be required to respond to emergency callouts, which operate on a rota basis. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate: C&G Level 2 or above Heating and Ventilation GAS-SAFE registered including what has been known as CCNI, CENI, CKRI, HTRI, and METI. City & Guilds or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (Desirable Level 3) Previous experience of supervising a skilled team of mechanical engineers Proven and relevant post-apprenticeship experience in a public or commercial organisation with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of mechanical building services. Experience of working collaboratively, within a sequence of work, with internal and external trades to efficiently and effectively deliver the services required. Candidates will ideally have experience of the care and maintenance of listed and historical buildings. Salary: £51,325 per annum plus additional benefits, which include subsidised gym, free lunch when on site and private health and dental care, subject to eligibility. This is a permanent full-time post (39 hours per week Mon- Thurs 8-5 Fri 8-4). The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 22 April 2026.

The Role   We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.  This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.   Key Responsibilities   Pre-Construction Leadership   Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones. Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.   Project Feasibility & Early Engagement   Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks. Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations. Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.   Design Coordination   Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director. Manage information flow between clients and the design team. Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers. Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.    Estimating & Commercial Support   Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions. Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations. Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk. Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.   Programme Development   Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes’ build solutions. Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies. Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.  Risk Management & Compliance   Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks. Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored. Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.  Client & Stakeholder Management   Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations. Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.  Handover to Delivery   Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation. Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award. Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.    Skills & Experience   Essential   Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction. Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.  Desirable   Experience within education and leisure sectors. Knowledge of sustainable construction methods. Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements. Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta). Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.    Personal Attributes   Proactive, organised, and detail-driven. Strong leadership and collaborative working style. Commercially aware with technical accuracy. Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.   What We Offer   Attractive, negotiable salary Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working 25 days holiday plus public holidays Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–14:30) Support with career progression and education Paid professional membership Cycle2Work scheme Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment   Why Join TG Escapes?   Work on cutting-edge modular projects that positively impact communities and the environment Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture Strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design Excellent professional development and growth opportunities Benefits including Hybrid Working, TG Challenge, The Great Escape Day, and 25 days’ holiday  

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.

Founded in 1954, our client is a highly respected, employee‑owned commercial construction company headquartered in Wellington, with a second office in Palmerston North. With over 70 years of experience, Maycroft Construction delivers projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, aged care, civic, community, heritage, seismic strengthening, and social housing sectors. Renowned for their collaborative pre‑construction and ECI approach, they maintain enduring relationships with key stakeholders, customers and consultants, with much of their work sourced through repeat business and trusted partnerships. About the Role: • Lead the estimation process for a diverse range of commercial construction projects • Prepare accurate cost plans and competitive tenders from concept through to submission and handover • Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure robust and innovative solutions • Drive ECI processes, value engineering, and risk analysis • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in the commercial construction sector • Strong knowledge of Design Build, ECI and competitive tendering methodologies • Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Proficiency with industry-standard estimating software (eg. CostX, Buildsoft etc) What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary package • Opportunity to work on landmark projects across Wellington and the lower/ central North Island • Supportive, innovative team environment • Professional development and career progression If you are a driven Senior Estimator seeking a new challenge with a company that values expertise and collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Purpose – WIN WITH THE YOUNGER PROFESSIONALS Become the brand and product of choice for young trade professionals through education and training. Securing the engagement of younger trade professionals is essential for the company's long-term growth. Raising awareness of our company, brands, and products among this demographic is a critical driver for future success. Our strategy involves engaging with apprentices and young trade professionals early in their education and careers to foster brand loyalty and product familiarity. We aim to support college lecturers by offering expert product training that encompasses both safety and operational guidelines, preparing students for their careers as qualified tradespeople. Additionally, obtaining a recognized certification in DEWALT power tools will enhance students' employability upon completion of their training programs. Training and education will be central to achieving this objective. Key Tasks Collaborate with the Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager to formulate a training programme aimed at engaging young trade professionals and educational institutions. Support the conducting of thorough research to understand the demographics, prior knowledge, learning preferences, and specific needs of our target audience. Use surveys, interviews and focus groups to gather detailed insights. Support the development of appropriate training materials aligned with the strategy and research feedback whether through practical face-to-face sessions, digital modules on our MYTOOLS Training platform, or video content. This will be achieved through working with the Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager. Establish relationships with technical colleges to become the power tool trainer of choice for our industry, Supporting and providing guidance to Trade Schools ensuring they are compliant with ever changing regulations, e.g dust, noise, vibration etc… The delivery of training to key targeted colleges once the curriculum and training material has been developed. This will be across your region. Measure all training activity to provide full accountability and ROI. Competencies and Skills Have specific trade knowledge and experience of working on the “jobsite” as a qualified tradesperson. Skills to develop the right level of instructional material suitable to the target audience. Communication skills for the delivery of training for the established training programmes. Relationship building skills, to develop strong ties to colleges to accelerate the programme across our region. Collaborator; be disciplined to work remotely and in person with a multi-cultural team on a day-to-day basis. Key Relationships Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager – Building programmes, training delivery and measurement. Local Trade & End User Transformation Manager – Building relationships with selected colleges to successfully rollout the programme. Local Commercial Team – Supporting our trade partners in gaining access to colleges providing clear route to sales opportunities. Group Commercial Training Manager Power Tools & HTAS – Local Commercial Team – Creating training content to support new training programmes. Senior Digital Training Development Manager – Creating digital training material to support training programmes. Knowledge & Experience Having experience in the following will be a key advantage; Be a qualified tradesperson in one of the following fields. Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing or Concrete work. Experience of working in a trade school environment. Must be an English speaker Please apply using the link below: