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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.

Assistant Commercial Manager Major Infrastructure Two roles. One of the biggest infrastructure projects in Europe. And a genuine chance to build your commercial career from the inside of a client team that sits above the Tier 1 contractors, not inside one. Our client is looking for two Assistant Commercial Managers to join an integrated client team delivering major infrastructure works. These are early-career commercial roles, ideally suited to a graduate quantity surveyor looking for their second position, someone who has had a solid grounding in NEC contract administration and now wants more: more complexity, more exposure, and a clear path toward chartership. What the role involves You will work in an integrated client team, sitting alongside project managers and commercial leads to assure and support the commercial performance of Tier 1 contractors. That means reviewing their work, not doing it for them. You will administer NEC contracts day to day, raise and manage early warnings, track compensation events and support the assessment of change costs. You will get involved in procurement reviews, help validate subcontractor accounts and support the settlement of final accounts. Month to month, you will be contributing to contract performance reporting and helping the team maintain commercial control across live works packages. What we are looking for NEC contract experience is essential. If you have not worked with NEC3 or NEC4 in a meaningful way, this role is not the right fit. Beyond that, we are looking for someone with a quantity surveying background and a genuine appetite to develop commercially on a complex programme. Experience in infrastructure is a strong advantage. Highways, rail, utilities, civils: all relevant. A background in building or MEPH is also genuinely interesting to our client. If you are working toward your APC, our client can support that journey. These roles sit within a team that understands professional development and will give you the breadth of experience that the assessment process requires, and the ability to second you to a Contractor for your qualification. Hybrid working applies, with a minimum of three days per week on site or in the office. Closing date: 28 August 2026. If this sounds like the right next step, get in touch with us directly or send across your CV and we will come back to you promptly.

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for a permanent role based in Gloucester. You will be working on a range of education, healthcare, commercial property, residential housing and private clients, with projects ranging from a few hundred pounds to around 25 million. The Role: Review tender documents - study drawings, specifications, schedules and other project information. Measure quantities - calculate the amount of labour, materials and work required for each part of the project. Prepare cost estimates - price materials, labour, plant, subcontractors and other project costs. Obtain subcontractor quotations - contact specialist subcontractors and suppliers and compare their prices. Analyse project risks - identify uncertainties, potential extra costs and commercial risks. Build the tender price - bring all costs together to produce the overall price submitted to the client. Work with the wider team - collaborate with quantity surveyors, contracts managers, buyers, architects and engineers. Check and compare prices - make sure quotations and calculations are accurate and competitive. Attend site visits - understand site conditions, access, logistics and any issues that could affect the price. Meet tender deadlines - make sure estimates and supporting information are completed and submitted on time. Support negotiations - help answer client queries and clarify pricing during the tender process. Learn from previous projects - use historical costs and project data to improve future estimates. Help protect profit margins - make sure the project is priced competitively without underestimating the true cost The Ideal Candidate: Construction knowledge - understands how buildings are constructed and the different trades involved. Strong numerical skills - comfortable working with quantities, measurements, costs and budgets. Attention to detail - able to spot errors or omissions in drawings, specifications and quotations. Commercial awareness - understands that the aim is to win work while maintaining a healthy profit margin. Good analytical skills - can break a large construction project into individual costs and assess them accurately. Tendering experience - ideally has experience preparing or assisting with construction tenders. Subcontractor management - confident obtaining, comparing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations. Good communication - able to communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues. IT skills - comfortable with Excel and construction estimating/tendering software. Organised and deadline-focused - can manage several estimates and meet tight tender deadlines. Problem-solving ability - able to identify potential issues in a project and find practical solutions. Team player - works effectively with quantity surveyors, project managers, buyers and site teams. Willingness to learn - particularly important for a junior or graduate estimator; curiosity about construction and commercial processes is valuable. Professional and reliable - takes ownership of their work and produces accurate, dependable information Salary & Package: Up to 50,000 - 70,000 per annum + Package Competitive benefits package Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects 27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er How to Apply: Submit your CV and a member of our team will get back to you Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. IND123

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.