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Title: Intermediate Planner Location: Central London Salary: 60-85,000 + car allowance + package An exciting opportunity has opened for an ambitious Intermediate Planning Engineer to join one of the construction industry's most respected main contractors, based in the heart of the City of London. This is your chance to become part of a market-leading business with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-profile, complex construction projects across both private and public sectors. With a rich heritage and an impressive pipeline of secured work, this is a company where your career can truly thrive. Joining a highly experienced planning team of five and reporting directly to the Planning Manager, you'll play a pivotal role across the full project lifecycle - from producing winning tender programmes to driving projects through construction and successful completion. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role offering exposure to a diverse portfolio of major schemes. With a booming order book, increasing tender activity, and positions on several major frameworks, the business is expanding its planning function to meet growing demand. Projects span a wide range of sectors including Commercial, Education, Residential, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use developments, typically valued between 10m and 100m. Experience At least 3 years' experience in construction planning Main contractor background Relevant construction qualification Site-based project experience Strong knowledge of different forms of contract A collaborative team player Excellent communication skills Offer 60,000 - 85,000 basic salary 7,000 car allowance Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical Travel expensed 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Plus other great benefits If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 73550. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

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.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Assistant Estimator Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Norwich, Norfolk Start Date: ASAP Salary: 40k- 45k basic plus competitive package inc pension, market leading holiday and employee incentives. Company & Project: An established, privately owned, small-to-medium-sized contractor operating in the mixed-use, leisure, commercial, and education sectors is currently expanding its estimating team. The successful business is currently looking for a talented Assistant Estimator to join its pre-contract team in Norwich. Our client has secured a number of key projects in 2026. They are now looking to add a new Assistant Estimator to their team to focus on their busy tender pipeline. The business has a long-standing pre-contract team with an experienced Team Leader who would be an excellent mentor for the successful individual. This opportunity would suit an estimator with c2 years of experience working for either a main contractor or a subcontractor, looking to expand their experience and develop their career further. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for assisting with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract. You will assist with producing BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, with occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement. Desirable Experience: 2 years+ of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor as a trainee or assistant estimator, pre-construction surveyor, or cost planner. Use of Conquest software would be advantageous but not essential. Excel knowledge is desirable. Previous Roles: Trainee Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Pre-Construction Surveyor OR Intermediate Estimator OR Cost Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Estimator 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 those of an Employment Agency/Business.

Location: North West, with travel to North Wales Position: Senior / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor Sector: Infrastructure Utilities Energy Transmission Major Civil Engineering The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the North West, with regular travel to Carlisle required. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor who is looking to work on significant, high-value projects within the infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission and civil engineering sectors. You will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially successfully, working closely with project managers, engineers, planners, contractors and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of commercial activities while working as part of a collaborative and experienced project team. Key Responsibilities As a Senior / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including: Managing and monitoring project costs from procurement through to completion and final account. Preparing and maintaining cost forecasts, budgets and commercial reports . Supporting the management and administration of NEC contracts . Reviewing and assessing applications for payment, variations, compensation events and change. Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks and opportunities . Working closely with project teams to monitor progress against programme, budget and forecast. Providing accurate and timely commercial information to senior management and project stakeholders. Supporting procurement activities, subcontract management and commercial negotiations. Working collaboratively with Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors and multi-disciplinary project teams. Assisting with the preparation of monthly commercial reporting and project performance updates. Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed. Contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and project delivery. About You We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has a strong commercial understanding and ideally has worked within a major infrastructure or civil engineering environment. You will ideally have: Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission or major civil engineering projects. A good working knowledge of NEC contracts , with experience applying commercial and contractual principles in a live project environment. Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting . Experience working with or alongside Tier 1 contractors . An understanding of programme controls and how programme performance can impact project cost and commercial outcomes. Strong knowledge of risk and opportunity management . Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail. Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels. A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. A degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline . MRICS qualified or working towards chartership would be desirable. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers the chance to work on major infrastructure projects that will have a significant impact across the North West. You will be joining a professional project environment where your commercial expertise will be valued and where there is scope to develop your career further. Whether you're currently operating at Intermediate Quantity Surveyor level and looking to take the next step, or you're an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge, our client is interested in speaking with candidates who have the right infrastructure and commercial experience. The role will be North West based , with travel to North Wales as required, making it particularly well suited to candidates based across the wider North West region. Interested? If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission or major civil engineering , and you're looking for an opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a leading project team, we'd like to hear from you. Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed) Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Assistant Estimator Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: nr Stevenage, Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: 35k- 45k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension. Company & Project: An established, privately owned and profitable main contractor operating in the Mixed-use, Leisure, MOJ and Education sectors is currently expanding its estimating team. The successful business is currently looking for a talented Assistant Estimator to join its pre-contract team in Hertfordshire. Our client has secured a number of key projects in 2026. They are now looking to add a new Assistant Estimator to their team to focus on their busy tender pipeline. The business has a long-standing pre-contract team with an experienced Team Leader who would be an excellent mentor for the successful individual. This opportunity would suit an estimator with 1-2 years of experience working for either a main contractor or a subcontractor, looking to expand their experience and develop their career further. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for assisting with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract. You will assist with producing BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, with occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement. Desirable Experience: 2 years+ of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor as a trainee or assistant estimator, pre-construction surveyor, or cost planner. Use of Conquest software would be advantageous but not essential. Excel knowledge is desirable. Previous Roles: Trainee Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Pre-Construction Surveyor OR Intermediate Estimator OR Cost Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Estimator 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 those of an Employment Agency/Business.

4 D Planner working on Major Projects & Tenders Head office based role with occasional travel Leaders in Major Projects & Methods of Modern Construction Intermediate or Senior 4D Planner (Independent & Standalone) to work within the 4D construction Teams. You will be working on Major Projects in the High Technology space. You will be developing and coordinating 4D Models and construction programs (P6) TO DEMONSTRATE realistic construction sequencing. In this role you will be involved with 4D, 3D & 2D. Working alongside the Pre-Construction team to bring together detailed simulations & methodology. Rubbing shoulder with Planning, Logistics & Operations. You will be thinking outside the BOX to to speak on risk versus alternative build and options to save time / money. Leading the 4 D PRESENTATION for internal & external purposes. Working in a presentation panel to present the businesses capability and tender efficiency. This role needs an eye for detail to ensure Model accuracy is inline with BIM , Construction standards and the drawings / package to quote. This role handles critical detail from earthworks data, survey information to linking 3D data to program tasks, producing visuals and animations from logistics to construction sequencing. This is very much a HANDS ON can do role as its a small team all pulling in the same direction. Due to the environment attitude and communication skills are EVERYTHING. Do you raise the level or are you a MOOD hover. We know what we need, and the right energy and attitude will be supported and rewarded accordingly. You will have the ability and focus to work to deadlines , at times working in a team and other times very focused and locked away with your own thoughts on smaller projects. This work is a case by case depending upon complexity and urgency to BID. If you have the desire to mentor and lead there will be opportunities in this space for the group as the team grows. Requirements Strong awareness and proficiency handling Synchro PRO 4D 4 D Planning Experience on High Technology Projects such as Hospitals, Data Centers and Airport Terminals Following software is USED DAILY - Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D & Primavera P6 BIM LEVEL 2 Awareness and experience handling LEAN methods of Construction Used the following platforms / IT - Construction Operations Building Information Exchange, BIM360 & Aconex Track record on ADOBE - after & pro Ideally candidates will be based within 50 Minutes drive of Uxbridge - West London near Junction 16 of the M25. This role requires a minimum of 4 days based in the Head Office with 1 remote working What We Offer Dependent upon Level & Experience a Basic Salary of 60-95,000 Basic Pay Reviews Car Allowance 10% BUPA healthcare & life cover Electrical Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Attractive Bonus scheme Healthy pension contributions Discounted Gym membership Cycle to work scheme Real career growth & opportunity, you will have a VOICE as its an integral team with direct contact into Senior Management & Board EPC annual conferences & Christmas Party An incredibly ROBUST and financially strong business with global reach .

MEP Planner M&E Building Services London, near Liverpool Street Station £65,000 £95,000 OR £350 - £480 P.D DOE + Benefits Hybrid & Flexible This M&E contractor has gone from subcontractor to tier one in a matter of years, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. They specialise in data centres and commercial projects, and have just secured their first Data Centre project in Europe, the kind of leap most contractors spend a decade chasing and never quite manage. With turnover past £60m and the order book only growing, they're looking to strengthen their planning function and because of where they are in that growth, they're open to bringing in planners at a few different levels, from intermediate right through to senior, which is why the salary spans £65,000 to £95,000 depending on experience. This isn't a role where you sit in the background keeping a programme ticking over. They want planners who've genuinely lived M&E, ideally someone who's come up through the tools and understands how the work actually gets built, not just how it gets scheduled on paper. You'll be working across live data centre and commercial projects in London, running MS Project or P6, with real influence over how the planning function is shaped as the business expands into Europe. For anyone at the more senior end, there's also scope to mentor planners coming up through the team. What they're looking for: Planning experience within M&E or building services A background on the tools is a real bonus, though not essential Confident running MS Project or P6 without hand-holding Comfortable juggling multiple live projects and senior stakeholders London-based, or happy working across London sites What's on offer: Permanent: £65,000 £95,000 DOE + Benefits Contracting: £350 - £480 P.D DOE (Outside IR35) Hybrid and flexible working A front-row seat on major data centre and banking sector projects A genuine leadership path as the team scales up Support toward further qualifications, if you want them This is a business that's already proven it can compete at tier one level and is now pushing further. Getting involved now means shaping how the planning function grows, rather than stepping into something that's already been decided.