4 jobs found

Our client is an established principal contractor delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Trainee Construction Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent construction graduate or someone in the first year of their career to gain hands-on experience across every stage of the construction process. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and receive structured training in estimating, quantity surveying, commercial management. The Role Working closely with the senior management team, you'll gain exposure to a variety of disciplines including: Estimating and tender preparation Quantity surveying and commercial management Procurement of subcontractors and materials Contracts administration Project planning and programming Site management and health & safety Design coordination Client liaison and project reporting Cost control and forecasting Quality assurance and project handovers About You Ambitious and keen to build a long-term career in construction Professional with strong communication skills Organised and proactive Confident working with numbers and solving problems Eager to learn and develop Comfortable working both in the office and on construction sites What's on Offer Competitive salary £25k-£35k - Please note this is depending on experience, if you are a fresh graduate the salary would be on the lower end of the bracket. Annual performance bonus Company pension Laptop and mobile phone Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced construction professionals Support towards professional qualifications, including MCIOB Clear career progression into Project Management, Contracts Management or Commercial Management A supportive and collaborative working environment

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Ealing, West London Permanent Excellent Salary + Outstanding Package Are you a Graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to kick-start your career with a leading main contractor? This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established commercial team delivering a long-term Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) framework across Ealing. With a secure pipeline of work, experienced mentors and genuine career progression, this is the perfect role for an ambitious Graduate QS looking to develop into a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor. The Role Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of commercial management on occupied social housing refurbishment projects, including: Cost reporting and budget control Procurement of subcontractors and materials Valuations and payment applications Variations and change management Subcontractor accounts Site measurements and commercial reporting Client and supply chain liaison You'll be involved in delivering SHDF retrofit works including external wall insulation, roofing, windows, doors and energy efficiency improvements, gaining invaluable experience on one of London's most successful social housing frameworks. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or due to graduate this year) Placement or work experience within construction is advantageous Passionate about building a long-term commercial career Strong communication and organisational skills Full UK driving licence preferred What's on Offer? Generous salary with regular reviews Car allowance and fuel card Excellent benefits package Long-term, secured framework with years of work ahead Structured training and mentoring from experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors Genuine career progression from Graduate QS to Assistant QS, Quantity Surveyor and beyond Opportunity to join a highly respected main contractor with an excellent reputation for developing and retaining its people This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a thriving commercial team, gain hands-on experience on a prestigious SHDF framework, and build a long-term career with a business that genuinely invests in its people. Apply today or contact Sarah Taylor at Velocity Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Assistant Planner Location: Reading & Surrounding Regional Projects Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About The Company As one of the UK's largest privately-owned construction and development groups they have built a reputation over more than 90 years for delivery excellence, quality, and strong family values. The Southern region continues to secure flagship projects across the Commercial, Industrial, Education, and Residential sectors. They are looking for an ambitious and detailed-oriented Assistant Planner to join the team in Reading. The Role Working alongside our experienced Senior Planners and Project Managers, you will play a key role in the planning, scheduling, and overall delivery of dynamic construction projects across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a tier-one contractor, gaining hands-on exposure to both pre-construction tender stages and live on-site delivery. Key Responsibilities Program Development: Assist in creating and updating baseline construction programs using Asta Powerproject . Progress Monitoring: Regularly visit project sites to track progress, update schedules, and identify potential delays or risk factors early. Site Team Collaboration: Work closely with Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Subcontractors to ensure short-term look-ahead programs align with the master plan. Reporting: Prepare clear, concise weekly and monthly progress reports for internal management and client updates. Tender & Pre-Construction: Support the pre-construction team with logistic plans, phasing, and initial program draft schedules. Delay Analysis: Help analyze program variations and impact assessments when project changes occur. What They Are Looking For Education: A degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. Software Skills: Previous experience or a strong foundational knowledge of planning software ( Asta Powerproject is highly desirable; Primavera P6 or MS Project welcome). Industry Experience: 1-3 years of experience in UK main contracting (either as a Junior/Assistant Planner, Graduate Engineer, or Site Engineer looking to transition into planning). Mindset & Communication: Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and confident communication skills to liaise with clients and site teams. Travel: A full UK driving license (site visits across the region will be required). Lane Change: If you are an expereinced Site Manager or Setting Out Engineer and enjoy the technical details but not the day to day on site routine this could be the opprtunity to move that you have been looking for. What They Offer Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on experience. Package: Car allowance / company car, competitive pension scheme, and healthcare options. Career Development: Structured training, mentorship from senior industry planners, and clear pathways to progress to Planner and Senior Planner roles. Work Culture: A supportive, family-owned culture where your contribution is recognized and valued. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Trainee Estimator South Staffs Groundworks & Civil Engineering Full Training & Career Development Start your construction career with one of the UK's leading groundworks and civil engineering contractors. We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering large-scale residential infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint a Trainee Estimator to join their commercial team based in South Staffs . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within estimating. Whether you're a college leaver, graduate or already working within construction, our client is looking for attitude, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn above all else. You'll receive full training, ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to work alongside experienced estimators on major residential groundworks and civil engineering schemes for some of the UK's leading housebuilders. The Role As part of an experienced estimating team, you'll learn how to prepare competitive tenders, measure quantities, review drawings and specifications, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, produce cost comparisons, assist with bid submissions and develop a strong understanding of commercial construction, groundworks and civil engineering projects from enquiry through to contract award. About You We're looking for someone who is ambitious, motivated and eager to develop a successful career within construction. Ideally you'll have: A genuine interest in construction or civil engineering. Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills (Microsoft Excel). Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team. A full UK Driving Licence (or be working towards obtaining one). Applications are welcomed from: Construction, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering graduates. HNC/HND Construction students, college or school leavers with strong Maths. Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyors, or candidates already working within construction looking to move into estimating. What's On Offer? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Full training, mentoring and structured career development. Exposure to major residential groundworks and civil engineering projects. Long-term career progression with a financially secure and growing contractor. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading contractor that genuinely invests in developing its people. If you're looking for a business where you can learn, grow and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV today. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence by the recruiting consultant.