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Project Manager (Pre Construction) 65,000 - 70,000 + Company Car + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Alloa Are you a Project Manager, with a background in construction, looking to step into a role which you can make your own, for a rapidly growing company, where you will play a pivotal role in the development and management of the entire preconstruction team? In this role you will be responsible for building and managing the pre-construction team, playing a leading role in the delivery of multi-million pound energy projects. You will attend bid and design meetings, develop new and existing designs, schedule tenders, coordinate with stakeholders and manage project planning. Founded over 30 years ago, this construction business specialises in the design and delivery of a range of multi million pound residential and commercial new builds and refurbishments. This role would suit a Project Manager from a construction background who is looking to step into a new role where they can create and develop their team autonomously, whilst leading the delivery of big projects. The Role: Estimate preliminary costs required to execute the projects Respond to tender queries, prepare, and submit competitive tender packages and pricing from in accordance with the clients' and subcontractors' requirements Attend bid and design meetings Estimate materials, plant, prelims, and labour to provide complete priced cost plans Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm with 3:30pm finish on Friday The Person: Project Manager Construction background Looking to progress to a pre-construction manager Job Reference: BBBH26712 Pre-Construction, Manager, Estimator, Commercial, Mechanical, Electrical, Bonus, Progression, Consultancy, Tenders, Materials, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, Newport, Gloucester If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager is now available to join a reputable Construction Contractor based near Stirling. You will be joining a successful company who have been operating for almost 50 years, enjoying project success in the Residential, Industrial, Education and Care sectors. We are looking for someone who is experienced within this role who can hit the ground running and knows the Construction industry well. Responsibilities: Prepare tenders, commercial bids and help to bring in new business. Develop project proposals. Act as main point of contact for clients and Site/ Project Managers when required. Agree budgets and timescales. Manage construction schedules and budgets. Liaise with financial and technical staff, sub-contractors and legal teams. Overseeing invoicing. Meet with clients to discuss requirements. Adhere to all health and safety. Must: Have demonstrable Contracts Management experience within the Construction sector. Salary: 60-80K

Freelance Construction Planner (Pre-Construction & Delivery) Location: Birmingham - (Hybrid Working) Projects: Birmingham - West Midlands Contract: Ongoing Freelance Contract Status: Outside IR35 We're working with a well-established main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Planner on an ongoing Outside IR35 contract to support a growing pipeline of work across the Midlands. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Construction Planner with a strong background in both pre-construction and project delivery. You'll be confident in producing detailed tender programmes, developing construction methodologies, preliminaries and logistics plans, while applying practical site delivery knowledge to ensure programmes are realistic, buildable and commercially robust. The Role Working closely with the Pre-Construction team, you'll play a key role in developing competitive tender submissions for projects ranging from 12m to 90m across the education, commercial and public realm sectors. Key responsibilities will include: Producing detailed tender and pre-construction programmes. Developing construction methodologies and sequencing. Preparing preliminary methodologies (Premlims) and logistics plans. Identifying programme risks, opportunities and critical paths. Collaborating with estimators, bid managers, design teams and operational staff to produce winning tender submissions. Providing planning support through to project award and handover to the delivery team. Drawing upon your delivery experience to ensure programmes are realistic, buildable and commercially viable. About You We're looking for a planner who can demonstrate: Proven experience as a Construction Planner with a main contractor. Strong pre-construction/tender planning experience. Previous project delivery planning experience with live construction projects. Experience producing programmes using Primavera P6 (MS Project experience also considered). A solid understanding of construction sequencing, logistics planning and project methodology. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across pre-construction and operational teams. What's on Offer? Outside IR35 contract. Ongoing freelance opportunity with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work. Hybrid working, with the office based in Solihull and projects located across Warwickshire and Birmingham. Competitive day rate. Opportunity to work with an established contractor on high-profile regional schemes. If you're an experienced Planner with a strong blend of pre-construction and delivery expertise and are looking for your next long-term freelance opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Steel Estimator (Steel Fabrication) 35,000 Monday to Friday Wirral / Cheshire Permanent We are thrilled to be recruiting for our hugely successful steel fabrication and engineering client as we look for an experienced Steel Estimator to join their rapidly expanding team. Your Job role and responsibilities will be: Receive enquiries from customers and follow up leads. Projects range from small one-off jobs to large contracts. Analyse plans, drawings and other project documentation in order to estimate costs. Take off materials for pricing, obtain competitive quotes from external suppliers and contractors where required. Research the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment. Source reliable & competitive suppliers. Formulate and provide unambiguous estimates and quotations for customers with full details of what's included / not included. Produce clear and comprehensive contractual tender bids where necessary with breakdown of costs, terms and conditions. Negotiate lead timescales with customers and consult with project managers/shop floor staff to ensure these are achievable. Develop internal systems to streamline pricing and ensure consistency and efficiency. Liaise with project managers and shop floor staff to assist in assessing potential projects. Knowledge of all relevant health & safety matters and include allowances for any potential cost implications within quotations. Awareness of respective building regulations. Keeping up to date with any relevant new technologies. Cost all project specific processes and seek to identify potential lean production methods wherever possible. Communicate with project managers regarding any queries and clarifications to ensure all projects are costed accordingly. Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors. Promote positive customer relations at all times. Seek out new leads and develop new opportunities as they arise. Assess any potential financial, technical and operational risk levels associated with a project and discuss with project managers. Monitor the costs at the different stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated price. Track and review project progress and be prepared to negotiate revised prices if the project deviates from the original requirements. Manage and prioritise workload to ensure quotations are submitted within the required timeframe. Site visits may be required in order to complete quotations. Follow up quotations with customers for feedback and identify reasons for any rejections. Maintain detailed records. Your Qualifications & Experience: Effective communication and negotiation skills Previous experience in Steel Fabrications with an understanding of techniques and processes. Excellent analytical and mathematical skills Attention to detail and accuracy in estimating costs Excellent contractual benefits and Immediate start available. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Proposals Manager Role Full-time, permanent position Location: 5 days a week in Birmingham Need to have 2 stage tender experience Core Responsibilities Coordinate initial quality submissions, outline methodologies, preliminary pricing, and team capability profiles to secure contractor shortlisting. Manage the transition phase, coordinating early contractor involvement (ECI), buildability feedback, and value engineering workshops with the client. Oversee open-book build-ups, subcontractor package procurement, and final contract sum negotiations to convert the PCSA into a main works contract. Run end-to-end bid calendars, lead kick-off meetings, assign deliverables, and ensure compliance with client briefs. Interface regularly with estimators, planners, commercial leads, and external supply chains. If you're interested and have the right background, then please apply or reach out to Paige Camies at the Fawkes & Reece office today!

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Lead Design Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Essex Start Date: Sept/Oct 2026 onwards Salary: c 100k+ (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, health, performance bonus, pension etc. Company & Project: A prominent main contractor specialising in the Commercial, Mixed-Use, Education and Science sectors is looking for an experienced Design professional to lead a regional team of 7 across 4 projects. This role involves managing a team of Design Managers, Document Controllers, and Digital Construction staff. The successful candidate will oversee the design process across a range of projects, beginning at the feasibility stage and continuing through to on-site coordination. Previous experience leading the Design through PCSA stage is essential for this opportunity. Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a team of Design Managers through all RIBA stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, and essential H&S, operational, and commercial reviews. Implement and ensure accountability for Design Management effectiveness and best practice across the entire discipline. Provide functional leadership for design management within the local area. Oversee and manage all Design Management standards and controls. Execute a clear Design Management strategy and approach across all project opportunities and tenders. Promote collaboration between design and cost teams to ensure budget and programme drive positive outcomes. Act as the key point of coordination between design teams, the client, and the on-site delivery team. Maintain a process-driven approach, utilising practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ experience as a Design Manager or more senior, for a Main Contractor. Design Coordination on projects in excess of 20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion. Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act. Previous Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Lead Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Lead Design 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.

Site Manager North Devon 3 month contract role A well established, trusted contractor with a stunning project portfolio and a proven track record in delivering major schemes across a range of industry sectors is seeking to expand their local team with the addition of a Site Manager. Working to support a site based Senior Project Manager, the successful candidate will be maintaining full visibility on site, be responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring the supply chain in terms of quality control, delivery to project milestones and Health & Safety. As the scheme is entering the final phases towards delivery, it's essential that the Site Manager is well versed in co-ordinating and executing works in a busy, thriving environment. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a solid Main contracting background, experience of major schemes of £10m, a strong technical aptitude and a proven track record in delivering high quality public sector works to time and budget. In addition to being an established at managing people & processes, it's essential you have a comprehensive understanding of Building regs and the Building safety act, with good IT skills and excellent H & S awareness. Applications are welcomed from academic or trades backgrounds but an SMSTS, a CSCS Card (Black, White or Gold) and a First aid at work will be essential with Asbestos awareness, Scaffold inspection & Temporary works being advantageous. This is a great opportunity to join an award winning, highly respected firm on a long term PAYE contract basis so if you're keen to hear more, please forward your CV today!

We are working with a leading international construction and engineering company who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Technical Manager to join their London operations. They have made a strategic decision to reduce their reliance on the external market supply, aiming to ensure better quality, safety, and control over project timelines by bringing the MEP delivery in house. Projects are based in London and the South East and values ranging from 10 - 150M . You will provide overall design & engineering leadership/management for the business region(s), with responsibility for the delivery of design information. Responsibilities: Member of the new MEP Strategy Core Team involved and contributing to strategic planning, business decisions, and overall performance of the business region Lead effective relationships with Production (MEP) , designers & BIM to maximise value/opportunity & mitigate risk. Ownership of key customer/consultant relationships, ensuring where possible mutually positive outcomes Ownership & implementation of key activities & accountabilities for Self and Engineering Management Team Design & Engineering Management Work Winning/Bid Management Regional Responsibility Requirements: Substantial experience in MEP Design Proven in depth technical knowledge of MEP/Building Services Proven people management (including mentoring) experience of managing/developing teams Client-driven with effective communication skills Commercially astute Their teams deploy technical solutions on some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. If you are interested please send your CV to Ben

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport. Key Responsibilities: Delivering high-value or complex projects (approximately 5m per annum) Building and maintaining positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers Maintaining accurate delivery forecasts and expectations Defining and managing project budgets, reporting performance against cost plans Overseeing project documentation including bids, proposals, and third-party materials Applying robust risk management strategies Ensuring safe, secure, and high-quality delivery across all project activities Job Requirements: Essential Experience: Delivery of projects to multiple customers Experience managing construction or refurbishment projects following RIBA stages Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, JSP standards, environmental legislation, and ecological regulations Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and RIBA contract types Extensive understanding of CDM Regulations, having acted as the client or equivalent Broad knowledge of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building works Essential Qualifications: Demonstrable capability to IPMA Level B Recognised PM qualification (e.g., APM PPQ, Prince2) Benefits: Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy more Optional Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal (Travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, etc.) Support for the Armed Forces community (Gold Award - Defence Employer Recognition Scheme) Volunteering opportunities in local communities If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, major projects, infrastructure, and construction, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Gosport.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading construction business and play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the North of Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to lead major Design & Build, new build and refurbishment schemes valued in excess of 10 million, working as part of a highly respected and growing team. As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, whilst maintaining excellent client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead projects from Contract Award through to Completion of Making Good Defects Certificate and end-of-defects liability sign-off. Ensure all contracted project works are delivered safely, to specification, within programme and budget. Support bid teams with construction deliverables, tender submissions and win strategies. Provide technical and financial input into new work opportunities and tender processes. Manage day-to-day relationships with clients, consultants and the external supply chain. Monitor project financial performance, ensuring profitability is maximised while maintaining exceptional service delivery. Exercise effective commercial control and ensure compliance with the Business Management System. Maintain and enforce health, safety, sustainability and environmental standards in line with company policies and statutory requirements. Oversee all production and operational aspects of projects. Prepare and present accurate project reports for both internal stakeholders and clients. Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, consultants and subcontractors, promoting a collaborative partnering approach. Lead, motivate and develop project teams to achieve successful project outcomes. Identify and address non-conformance, performance issues and compliance concerns promptly. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant experience within the construction industry, specifically across Design & Build, new build and refurbishment projects. Proven experience managing multi-site projects with values exceeding 10 million. Experience managing client teams, subcontractors and all aspects of the construction process. Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability. The ability to interpret technical designs and specifications and ensure project teams deliver accordingly. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. HNC, ONC or equivalent construction-related qualification (or working towards a professional qualification). Membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service Option to purchase additional annual leave Comprehensive pension scheme Private medical insurance options Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support Cycle to Work scheme Corporate discounts and employee benefits portal Save As You Earn share purchase scheme Paid annual membership to a recognised professional body Industry-leading training and development opportunities

Your new company The Property Manager is accountable for the management of each of the properties under your responsibility. This briefly comprises the maintenance, operation, financial, and health and safety of the property by maintaining and efficiently managing the portfolio. This is a commercial portfolio delivering a mix of property and asset management. To control the tenant activities and maintenance contracts within the site to ensure that the asset is managed to its maximum efficiency and that the site presents to its best ability. To work alongside clients and landlords to ensure the clients' specific requirements are adhered to, working to the business plan, service charge budgets and management contract boundaries. Ensuring that the company's policies, procedures, and guidelines are adhered to and promoting this within the business to other colleagues. A Property Manager will need to give support to other Asset or Property Managers within the organisation. You will report directly to the Property Director, but will receive support, guidance, and instructions from the senior members of staff within the company. You must be able to communicate at all levels, both internally and externally, working with Clients, Accountants, Asset Managers and Solicitors. Your new role Monitor and manage the tenant's satisfaction through retention and additional business. Ensuring the timely and appropriate management and resolution of all tenants, customers, or supplier's issues and/or complaints with regard to Property Management activity. Efficiently and effectively manage each site to ensure that expenditure budgets are achieved and comply with agreed budget objectives. Meeting with external contractors to discuss/prepare schedules of works and to obtain prices and client approvals where necessary and comply with RICS rules and regulations. Management of on-account service charges ensuring all deadline responsibilities are met, accounts reconciled in a timely manner and tenants billed correctly. Internally and externally inspect occupied units to ensure that the tenant is abiding by the terms of the lease and issue any notices of repair if required. Health and Safety site inspections of all common areas under the landlord's direct control, keeping detailed records to ensure statutory compliance and mitigation of landlord liabilities. Any actions followed up and completed in a timely manner. Maintain up-to-date tenancy schedules including details of key dates. Ensure all lease agreements are entered into the company's or client's databases in a timely manner to ensure the transactions are completed in line with the company's KPI's. Liaising with the accounts department to ensure all invoicing and rent collection is completed in a timely manner, including any ad hoc charges. Work with the company's litigation solicitor and the company's accounts department in relation to debtors and action appropriate responses and reporting to the client any issues that may affect AM strategies. Upon instruction from the Client to attend premises to handover keys to a new occupier or accept keys from a tenant vacating the premises in line with the required client process. Preparation and management of Service Charge budgets, expenditure, and reconciliations, ensuring all necessary client approvals are obtained. Providing regular comparison updates between the actual service charge expenditure and approved budgets. Complete regular site inspections in line with the management contract, ensuring all actions and work are undertaken, including any tenant breach remedies. All site inspection forms must be completed in a timely manner. Ensure that any costs to the Client are reduced and that any charges that are relevant to the tenant are recharged and recovered to reduce the company's liabilities. Asbestos management, including maintaining a register of all asbestos and ensuring all vacant units have up-to-date asbestos surveys and occupied units have up-to-date management reports whether landlord or tenant's responsibility. Preparation and implementation of a planned maintenance and refurbishment programme and budget for both common areas and individual units. Managing tenant applications under the terms of the lease, such as licence for alterations, notices of repair etc, or working with the nominated solicitor or external surveyor to prepare such documents, ensuring all actions required are followed up and completed, and the client is kept up to date with all applications at all times. Property and public liability insurance as may be required, ensuring premiums are recovered from the tenants where possible and also dealing with any claims that may arise. Management and procurement of landlord utility contracts for tenants on sub-metered supplies. Ensure invoices are signed off in a timely manner. Assist where required with the acquisition and sale of assets on behalf of the company and clients. Responsible for the effective Business Rates mitigation to ensure that the liable vacant properties are occupied in accordance with the company's/client's procedure. Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Property Director by producing documents and reports on an 'as needed' basis including analysis on the site's occupancy, financial performance, debtor positions, service charge expenditure, reports for meetings and management initiatives. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. 5k car allowance and bonus. 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Client: Leading International Tier 1 Contractor Our client is a globally recognised construction and development group, known for delivering complex, high-profile projects while maintaining an excellent reputation as an employer. Employee wellbeing, structured career development and sustainable delivery are embedded within the business. With a strong UK presence and a significant footprint in London, the company delivers major landmark schemes across a broad range of sectors. Internationally, they operate at scale with multi-billion turnover and a substantial global workforce. They are highly regarded for safety standards, sustainability performance and people development, consistently recognised across the industry for operational excellence. Sector Experience Includes: Residential Commercial Mixed-Use Healthcare Education Defence Infrastructure A key differentiator is their procurement model. The majority of projects are secured through two-stage negotiation and early contractor involvement rather than high-risk competitive tendering. This ensures strong commercial control, programme certainty and a more stable, structured working environment. The business is selective in the schemes it pursues, prioritising quality, long-term client relationships and profitable delivery over high-volume bidding. There is also genuine international mobility within the group, with opportunities to transfer overseas for those with longer-term aspirations. Project: 200M Commercial Development Project Role & Responsibilities (Construction Manager): Manage the day-to-day delivery of the washroom fit out package, ensuring installation works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. Coordinate specialist washroom subcontractors, suppliers and site teams, ensuring materials, labour and sequencing are effectively managed to maintain programme. Liaise closely with the Project Manager, design team, MEP contractors and client representatives to resolve technical queries and ensure seamless integration with surrounding trades. Monitor installation progress, quality and programme performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimise delays and maintain project milestones. Carry out regular inspections of washroom installations, ensuring finishes, fixtures and fittings are delivered in line with specifications, drawings and client expectations. Promote the highest standards of health & safety, quality assurance and housekeeping across the washroom package, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and statutory regulations. Salary: Up to 65,000 + Package Overall, this is a financially secure, well-structured global contractor offering strong long-term career progression, international opportunity and a high-quality project portfolio.

Experienced Design Manager required to assist on an MEP project on a MOJ site. The successful candidate will work closely with bid, commercial, planning, and construction teams to ensure the design solution is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client requirements. A background within MEP projects or the MOJ sector will be beneficial. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process during the tender and pre-construction phases - Liaising with external consultants where required. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and subcontractors Review and manage design information to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Identify and mitigate design risks, clashes, and technical issues. Support the development of competitive tender submissions and technical proposals. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure design expectations are met. Ensure designs comply with current building regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards. Drive value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and project objectives. Manage design programmes, deliverables, and key project milestones. Attend design coordination meetings, producing reports and action trackers as required. Requirement Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage complex design packages. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. Proficient in relevant construction and design management software. If you are interested in the position please reply to this advert with your CV for consideration.

Job Description: To support the Directors in their quest to attain and maintain the company as Best in Class in its operations Monitoring of company operations to ensure compliance with current Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, statutory legislation and standards. Periodic inspection of works in progress to assess compliance to standards. Review company Safety Health, Environmental and Quality performance and provide regular updates to the Directors and senior staff. Provide an accessible and empathetic point of contact within the business for the pastoral care of staff and operatives. Assist company staff with the development of Construction Phase Health, Safety & Environmental Plans, Quality Plans & Inspection & Test Plans. Assist project teams with planning, implementing and monitoring Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental controls. Develop and implement training plans with all staff to achieve functional competence. Support the Directors by providing specialist advice to assist with business planning, policy strategy development. Organise and lead the business s regular SHEQ meetings. Lead the business s response to accidents, incidents and near misses, including coordinating; investigations, access to expert advice, support to the team and ensuring lessons learned are defined and disseminated. Lead the relationship with Specialist Advisors (Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental) to plan and deliver the actions needed to maintain business compliance with statutory legislation and registration to ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001. Work with Specialist Advisors (Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental) to ensure that relevant updates or changes in legislation, standards and best practice are captured and disseminated within the business. Establish a close relationship with supply chain partners, to support their Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental development to their annd the companies mutual benefit. Establish a close relationship with Governmental or other sector Groups, including where appropriate membership of sector committee or focus groups. Provide advice &/or specialised assistance to Winning Work teams in the preparation of tender bids, expression of interest documents or competence statements Provide advice &/or specialised assistance to the Directors in seeking registration to sector competency schemes, CHAS, Constructionline etc. Provide advice &/or specialised assistance to project teams in obtaining BREEAM, LEED or other environmental certification schemes. Minimum Qualifications/Skills Degree or equivalent (NVQ Level 6) in Construction or a complimentary discipline Chartered Membership of CIOB or equivalent Industry professional body Proficient computer literacy and competency in use of office 365 Competency in development and implementation of inspection, auditing & continuous improvement processes. NEBOSH Mental Health First Aider - this training can be provided. An attractive offer will be given to successful applicant, including: Salaried position Company car or car allowance 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays For all further enquiries and any querries regarding the position please contact Vale Recruitment. This job is advertised on behalf of a recruitment business.

Senior Estimator Midlands Tier 1 Main Contractor Major Projects 90,000 - 100,000 + Outstanding Package Flexible Working Ready to price the projects that define skylines? We're recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading Tier 1 main contractors for an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Midlands pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected contractor delivering some of the UK's largest and most prestigious construction projects. If you thrive on complex tenders, major schemes and working alongside industry-leading professionals, this could be the role you've been waiting for. The Role As Senior Estimator, you'll play a key role within an established pre-construction team, taking ownership of competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission. You'll be involved in bidding for a diverse portfolio of major construction projects, typically valued at 50 million and above . The larger and more technically challenging the project, the better. Working closely with Bid Managers, Design Managers, Planning teams, Commercial teams and the wider operational business, you'll help secure landmark projects across the Midlands and beyond. Key Responsibilities Leading the estimating process on major construction tenders Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates from first principles Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation Managing supply chain enquiries and subcontractor pricing Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities Producing detailed pricing documents and tender reports Working collaboratively with pre-construction, design and operational teams Supporting bid presentations and client negotiations where required Helping develop winning tender strategies on high-value projects About You Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or an experienced Estimator ready to step up Strong background working for a Tier 1 or large regional main contractor Experience pricing major construction projects, ideally 50 million+ Excellent understanding of modern construction methods and procurement routes Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a collaborative pre-construction team Able to work effectively under tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy Highly Desirable Experience using Conquest and/or EValuate estimating software would be a distinct advantage. What's On Offer 90,000 - 100,000 basic salary Comprehensive benefits package Performance bonus Company car or car allowance Private healthcare Enhanced pension Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Ongoing training and professional development Genuine long-term career progression within one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors Opportunity to work on some of the Midlands' largest and most prestigious construction projects Interested? If you're looking to join a business where you'll work on complex, high-profile projects alongside some of the best professionals in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Construction Planner Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridge Salary: c 60k- 80k basic (Dependent on previous planning experience) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, bonus, pension etc. Company & Project: A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Life Sciences and Major Mixed-Use sectors across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. The business is looking to recruit a new Planner to join their established Planning team, working across complex site programming and major bid tender planning. The successful individual will be working closely with the pre-construction team and senior project leads on high-value schemes. The executive leadership team is well respected, long-standing, and noted for driving industry innovation while prioritising collaborative culture and work-life balance for all employees. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for tender and pre-construction planning. Liaising closely with operational teams managing progress control, strategic scheduling, and 4D programming, while engaging directly with high-profile clients, trade contractors, and stakeholders. This candidate should have good knowledge and experience in using ASTA Powerproject. Desirable Experience: Demonstrable experience with a Tier 1 or major Tier 2 Main Contractor in Planning. Good working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject Previous experience working on large-scale New Build commercial, education or science schemes ( 20m+) would be highly advantageous for this position. Previous Roles: Assistant Planning Manager OR Senior Planner OR Project Planner OR Tender Planner OR Lead Planner OR Site Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (or equivalent relevant qualification/experience). ASTA Powerproject software expertise. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Planner 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.

Reed Property & Construction are proudly working with a leading demolition contractor to recruit for an experienced Estimator. This business is a real leader in their field with some exciting news that will drop soon on some key contracts they have won. Their projects range from £100k to £10m, and pride themselves on having an expert workforce and state-of-the-art plant equipment. They are looking for an experienced Estimator with demolition or construction specific experience to join their team of 3 Estimators and 2 Bid Managers. Based in their Birmingham head office, you will be a crucial part of the Estimating team, providing management support and preparing costs, programmes, and methodologies for all our tenders and budgets. Selling point of this role and company: Healthy salary range of £70-80K per annum (the higher end will require demolition experience) EV Company car included Healthy bonus scheme which is currently being reviewed and further improved Breakfast and lunch available to staff in staff kitchen Chance to work on exciting and varied tender Chance to go out to these interesting and sometimes highly secure sites They are winning lots of work at the moment so progression is available High performance but collaborative culture Day-to-day of the role: Assess the Information to Tender provided by the client's team. Collaborate with the Bid Manager to outline deliverables for the tender. Conduct site visits to fully assess the work to be priced. Work alongside CAD technicians to develop methods of work and programmes. Identify specialist sub-contract packages, obtain competitive quotes, and ensure comprehensive coverage and risk management. Perform measurements of the works and produce basic Bills of Quantities. Price work from first principles (labour, plant, & materials) based on outputs or using composite rates for both tenders and budgets. Price site preliminaries and develop basic programmes with support from operation teams. Attend adjudication meetings, adjust bids based on management feedback, and manage post-tender queries from the client. Ensure all relevant information is recorded and hand over secured tenders to the live team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Must have previous estimating experience in demolition or construction Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven problem-solving abilities and initiative. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of scheduling and strong customer-facing skills. Ability to work effectively within a team and independently to deliver robust bids. Attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in the demolition or construction industry is essential. Ability to manage workloads and adhere to deadlines. Effective record-keeping skills for seamless information transfer to live teams. Therefore if this great opportunity has interested you and you have the experience requested, then do not hesitate and apply today to be in a chance of being shortlisted.

Bid Manager - Bristol office Full-time/ Permanent, £50-70k salary + Car allowance + Benefits Our clients are a leading main contractor delivering commercial fit-out/ refurbishment projects, and are now growing their commercial team in Bristol in line with a strong pipeline of projects. Suitable applicants will have prior experience in Bid management within commercial build projects, preferably the fit-out/ refurbishment sector. Experience working for a main contractor is preferred, read on for more information! Suitable candidate will have: Bid management & coordination, leading the end-to-end bidding process to win new work across private and public clients. Bringing together commercial, technical and operational input into compelling, compliant submissions Strong experience of Business development, capable of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities that support our continuous growth. Experienced in managing multi-stage tenders, from conception through to submission, clarification and interview. Excellent project management understanding, capable of working collaboratively across our internal (and sometimes external) teams, leading bid/ no-bid meetings with senior stakeholders. Capable of analysing win/loss outcomes, win rates by sector and client, whilst then utilising this information to strategise going forward. Collaborate with various stakeholders, commercial teams, clients and all external parties. Ensuring regular reviews and updates take place pre and post project, with an oversight on project delivery being to specification and meeting expectations. This role will work from the Bristol office with regular site visits Nationwide to perform expected duties. Salary and Benefits Basic salary - £50-70k basic dependant on experience Potential for commission bonus based on new business wins Pension Car Allowance scheme Business Mileage allowance Discretionary bonus and more within the benefits package! Qualifications/Skills required Proven experience in bid management, business development or project management within construction or refurbishment Strong track record of winning work through multi-stage tender processes and framework applications, in both private and public sectors Demonstrable ability to write technical construction content (methods of delivery, programmes, logistics plans) as well as commercial/relationship-focused narrative Excellent relationship-building and client-facing skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids to concurrent deadlines Confident user of bid management and CRM systems, with an interest in evaluating and adopting new technology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Job Title: Pre Construction Manager Location: Peterborough Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 per annum DOE Job type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm About Us: We are a regional building contractor delivering works across insurance repairs, major projects, refurbishment, regeneration, social housing and local authority contracts. Our work includes a wide range of construction projects, from day-to-day repair and reinstatement works through to larger refurbishment and planned works schemes. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, well-managed, high-quality work while maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and site teams. About The Role: We are looking for an organised, detail-focused and commercially aware Pre Construction Manager to lead our tendering and bid submission process across a range of construction projects. This role would suit someone with experience in construction bids, estimating, commercial management or pre-construction who is confident managing multiple tenders and coordinating input from different teams. The role will focus on five key areas: Opportunity triage - reviewing PQQs and ITTs to assess whether opportunities are commercially viable and aligned with company objectives Proposal development - managing the preparation, writing and submission of high-quality bid documents Stakeholder coordination - working with internal teams to gather technical, operational and commercial information Risk & compliance - identifying risks and ensuring all submissions meet client and procurement requirements Post-bid review - driving continuous improvement through structured feedback and lessons learned Main Duties: Review PQQs and ITTs to assess suitability and make bid/no-bid recommendations Lead and manage the full bid process from initial enquiry through to submission Coordinate input from project managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff Write, edit and refine bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with client requirements Prepare supporting documentation, including case studies, programmes, methodologies and pricing narratives Ensure all submissions are compliant with tender requirements, specifications and procurement processes Identify commercial, contractual and operational risks and highlight these to senior management Manage bid timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality Maintain bid libraries, templates and supporting documentation Liaise with clients where required during the tender process Lead post-bid reviews and debriefs to improve future submissions Support continuous improvement of bid processes, systems and standards Manage current Estimator & Bid Writer About you: We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple tenders in a fast-paced construction environment. You must be able to bring structure to the bid process, communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and produce high-quality written submissions. You may come from one of the following backgrounds: Bid Manager or Bid Coordinator Estimator or Commercial professional Pre-construction or Proposals role Project Manager with tendering experience Construction, refurbishment, maintenance or social housing background Essential Requirements: Experience working within construction, repairs, refurbishment or related sectors Proven experience managing or supporting tender and bid processes Strong written communication and document preparation skills Good understanding of PQQs, ITTs and procurement procedures Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively Strong organisational and coordination skills Commercial awareness and ability to identify key risks High attention to detail and accuracy Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Confident working with multiple stakeholders across different departments Desirable Requirements: Experience in insurance repairs, social housing or local authority frameworks Knowledge of public sector procurement processes Experience using bid management or document management systems Understanding of construction methodologies, pricing and programme planning APMP qualification or similar (desirable but not essential) What We Offer: Competitive salary of 60,000 - 80,000 per year DOE Full-time, permanent position 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of projects across multiple sectors Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop Long-term career progression within the company The Right Fit This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing structured processes, working to deadlines and producing high-quality, professional submissions. You may already be working in bids or looking to step into a full Bid Manager position from a commercial or pre-construction background. We are looking for someone who can bring organisation, attention to detail and strong communication skills to the role, while working collaboratively with teams across the business. Attitude, reliability and the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality work are more important than having every qualification in place. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Pre-Construction Estimator / Senior Estimator, Proposals Manager, Senior Bid Manager / Tendering Lead, Commercial Manager may also be considered for this role.