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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.

Position: Commercial Director Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available Salary Guide: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, Bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. Our client is part of Anglian Water' Alliance. The Alliance is set to deliver a record 2.6 billion of the water company's overall investment in AMP8, with much of this work specifically targeted at protecting and enhancing the East of England's natural environment and providing resilience to climate change. This investment portfolio forms part of Anglian Water's wider, record 9 billion proposed plans for AMP8, which will see a huge programme of much-needed investment between 2025 and 2030. The Role: This is an opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. The spend in the next 3-4 years will total more than 2bn, with a spend this year of 400m and forecasts of 500m and 600m in the following 2 years. You will need to have experience of handling this type of growth and attendant workload. This is a key leadership role, and you will be an integral part of the Management Leadership Team. Responsibilities: Develop and deliver the Alliance's commercial strategy, ensuring commercial performance consistently exceeds expectations. Lead the commercial, estimating and contract management functions, building a high performing, collaborative and values led team. Provide strategic commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, supporting key business decisions. Establish robust commercial governance, assurance and reporting frameworks. Lead contract management across complex NEC based programmes, ensuring effective management of risk, change, claims and contractual obligations. Drive commercial performance through effective cost management, forecasting, value engineering and financial controls. Build exceptional relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and the wider supply chain to deliver better outcomes together. Lead the development of resilient, sustainable and high performing supply chain strategies. Champion innovation, digital commercial practices and continuous improvement across the commercial function. Foster an inclusive culture where people can thrive, develop and perform at their best. Ability to mobilise and develop the commercial team, particularly those at the early stages of their careers. Experience: Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes valued at hundreds of millions of pounds or more. A proven track record of leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments. Extensive experience of NEC contracts and commercial management across large capital programmes. Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, commercial governance and risk management. Experience operating within regulated environments and delivering successful commercial outcomes through collaborative delivery models. Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive, Board and partner level. Professional membership with a recognised institution such as RICS, CIOB or CICES (or equivalent). Experience of working for a Principal or Main Contractor. Water sector experience is preferred but more important is a proven track record in construction. You need to be driven with the ability to handle pressure. You must be resilient. Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Commercial Director Commercial Manager Commercial Management Head of Commercial Commercial Leadership Commercial Strategy Commercial Governance Commercial Performance Risk Management Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Project Delivery Construction Main Contractor Principal Contractor Contract Administration Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Wastewater Waste Water Sewage Utilities Framework Delivery JV Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC3 NEC4 Power Generation Power Sector Power Industry Energy Industry Renewables Energy from Waste Nuclear Infrastructure Rail Transport Highways

Commercial Manager Retrofit Cardiff £80,000 £7,500 Car Allowance (or Company Car) About Us Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We are currently working with a leading social housing contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function of their growing Retrofit division across Wales and the West. The Role As Commercial Manager, you will report directly to the Commercial Director and take overall commercial responsibility for a Retrofit business with an annual turnover of approximately £30 million . You will provide commercial leadership across multiple planned works, decarbonisation and retrofit projects, ensuring robust financial control, effective contract management and commercial best practice while supporting the continued growth of the business. Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management, you will play a key role in maximising profitability, managing commercial risk and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Managing the commercial performance of a Retrofit division with an annual turnover of approximately £30 million. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director on commercial performance and project profitability. Leading and developing the commercial team across multiple projects. Preparing and reviewing project budgets, forecasts, valuations and final accounts. Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and contractual performance. Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company commercial procedures. Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts and financial information for senior management. Supporting operational teams to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Driving continuous improvement and best commercial practice across the Retrofit business. Requirements (Skills & Qualifications) Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or retrofit sectors. Experience managing high-value contracts and commercial teams. Strong understanding of planned works, decarbonisation and retrofit programmes. Excellent knowledge of contract administration, cost management and commercial reporting. Experience working with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract. Strong negotiation, financial and analytical skills. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities. Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer Salary of £80,000 . £7,500 Car Allowance or Company Car. Company pension with 3% employer contribution , plus additional salary sacrifice options. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance. Enhanced employee benefits package. Opportunity to join a leading social housing contractor delivering major retrofit and decarbonisation programmes. Excellent career progression within a growing and successful business. Please apply or contact Kirsty at Build Recruitment on (phone number removed) for further details.

Commercial Manager required in Dartford to lead commercial governance, assurance and reporting across a growing Pre-Construction function. This is a newly created opportunity to join a growing infrastructure business where you will act as the senior commercial authority across the Pre-Construction department. Working closely with the Head of Pre-Construction and Lead QSs across multiple divisions, you will ensure commercial processes, reporting, governance and risk management are delivered to the highest standard. Job Description Lead commercial governance across the Pre-Construction function, developing procedures, standardising commercial controls and ensuring compliance with delegated financial authorities and internal processes. Review and assure divisional CVRs, forecasts and commercial submissions, challenging assumptions, validating margins, reviewing risks and opportunities, and ensuring accurate and consistent reporting across the business. Produce executive-level commercial reporting for senior leadership, including dashboards, performance packs, trend analysis, pipeline reporting, forecast revenue, margin performance and key commercial risks. Conduct commercial audits and assurance reviews across tenders, cost plans, procurement activities, pricing build-ups, subcontractor comparisons and commercial recommendations. Drive continuous improvement and commercial intelligence, improving processes, developing benchmarking and cost databases, supporting Power BI reporting and mentoring the Lead QS function across the Pre-Construction department. Skills / Qualifications Proven Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor experience, ideally gained within pre-construction, infrastructure, major projects, or a complex contracting environment. Strong commercial governance and assurance experience, with the ability to review CVRs, forecasts, tender submissions, risk allowances, margins and commercial processes at a senior level. Experience working on complex projects or tenders, ideally involving projects valued at £20m+ and sectors such as social infrastructure, healthcare, education, residential or public sector works. Strong understanding of commercial reporting, risk management and procurement, with experience of NEC and/or JCT contracts; experience with Power BI or commercial data analysis would be advantageous. Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline , with RICS or equivalent professional membership desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a strategic step into a role with genuine influence across a growing Pre-Construction function, offering a salary of £85,000 £95,000 plus package and hybrid working from Dartford. If you are looking for a role where you can shape commercial standards, improve reporting and provide strategic influence across a growing infrastructure business, please apply today.

About the Client Our Client is a leading specialist contractor operating across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and international markets, delivering scaffolding, access, hoist, mast climber, and related specialist access solutions. They are committed to driving operational excellence through robust commercial processes, innovative systems, and continuous improvement across the group. Roles & Responsibilities Maintain a range of commercial trackers, including contracts, final accounts, WIP, tenders, acquisitions, and executive reporting. Support the Commercial Director and Commercial Manager with the preparation of weekly and monthly commercial reports. Coordinate information from Quantity Surveyors, Operations, Finance, and regional teams, ensuring reporting is accurate and complete. Help improve data quality across Eque2, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, CRM, and other commercial systems. Support the rollout and adoption of commercial systems, dashboards, CRM processes, and reporting tools. Assist with user setup, training materials, templates, process documentation, and system housekeeping. Track actions, risks, issues, and decisions relating to system implementations and change projects. Support acquisition activities by maintaining integration trackers, customer and supplier information, reporting templates, and documentation. Assist with commercial due diligence by collating contracts, project information, commercial data, and risk logs. Maintain Teams and SharePoint filing structures to ensure accurate document control and audit readiness. Monitor contract review status, approval processes, and commercial governance documentation. Support Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers with reporting, dashboards, document preparation, meeting packs, minutes, and action tracking. Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and reduce manual workloads within the Commercial team. Assist with training, communication, and adoption of new commercial systems and processes across multiple business regions. Qualifications Previous administration, coordination, or commercial support experience within construction, scaffolding, access, specialist contracting, infrastructure, property, or another project-based environment. Excellent Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining trackers, reports, and commercial data. Experience supporting systems implementation, process improvement, CRM, ERP, or reporting projects is advantageous. Experience with Eque2 Construct, Power BI, or CRM platforms is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided. Strong written communication and document formatting skills. Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Operations, and IT. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Full-time permanent office-based role in Uxbridge. Opportunity to support commercial operations across UK and international business units. Ongoing training and development in commercial systems and reporting. Exposure to system implementation, acquisitions, and business improvement initiatives. Collaborative working environment with excellent career development opportunities. Opportunity to play a key role in improving commercial processes across a growing organisation. If you're interested in learning more or would like to apply, please contact Sean Owen at (url removed) .