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A leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy are now seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Reading office. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across a varied portfolio of projects, delivering professional quantity surveying services to a broad client base. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers exposure to commercial, residential, education and industrial sectors. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role within an established quantity surveying team, supporting both clients and junior quantity surveyors. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be joining a well-established consultancy with a strong regional presence and a stable pipeline of work. This Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity is suited to a commercially focused professional seeking progression within a structured quantity surveying environment. The Company? The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be joining a national construction consultancy with multiple UK offices and a long-standing reputation within the built environment. Their Reading office delivers quantity surveying and project consultancy services across both public and private sector schemes. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be part of a collaborative team, working closely with clients, contractors and design professionals. The Role As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects from inception through to completion. The role will include:Preparing cost plans and budgetsLeading pre- and post-contract quantity surveying servicesContract administration under JCT and NEC formsManaging procurement processes and tender documentationValuations, variations and final accountsMentoring Assistant and Intermediate Quantity SurveyorsClient liaison and reporting at all project stages The Senior Quantity Surveyor? The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be a commercially aware and client-facing professional with experience within the UK construction market. The Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:A degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction disciplineChartered status (MRICS) or working towards chartershipProven experience delivering projects in sectors such as commercial, residential, education or industrialStrong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contractsExperience managing projects independentlyExcellent communication and client-facing skills In return ? £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependant on experience)BonusCar AllowancePrivate HealthcareLife CoverContributory Pension London / Consultancy / Quantity Surveying / Associate Quantity Surveyor If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. Reference 21424 Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy

Contracts Manager - Residential New Build New Build Housing Developments Permanent About MCR MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, we have a strong UK presence with offices in key cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new residential and industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio, which includes around 5,000 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. We are entering an exhilarating phase of growth and are looking for bright, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate. Join us in these promising times and be part of a team committed to growth and success. Your responsibilities We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with experience in New Build project delivery to join our team in the Greater London and surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced thriving business with opportunities for growth and development. As our new Construction Manager, you will have extensive experience with developing comprehensive project plans to ensure you deliver successful completed projects on time, incorporating budget control, resource allocation and team management. You will always have a keen interest in Health and Safety on site, being forefront to safe working environments. Risk Assessments will be always conducted and adhered to with every project in your portfolio. Cost Management is paramount. You will be capable of monitoring project budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Using your network of supply chain partners, you will be able to coordinate the procurement of materials and equipment required for construction projects. You will coordinate with all contractors and subcontractors on your projects, ensuring communication with all parties including stakeholders are clear and concise. As part of the delivery of projects, you will have broad experience in overseeing the pre-construction of all new projects, including design phases, from RIBA stage 2 through to RIBA stage 6. In this new role, you will manage schedules with all parties, ensuring that milestones are met, and projects are completed on time. Your management of all construction packages will be strengthened with your ability to build and lead a team of construction professionals, including subcontractors and suppliers, in order to execute projects effectively. Your Qualifications and Experience You will hold a bachelor's degree (BA) Hons in Construction Management, Beng in Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred). Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager, with a strong background in new build housing and high-rise apartments, residential conversions and building safety refurbishments. An extensive knowledge of construction management software and tools. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced skills with Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint

Ian Williams started life as a Painting Contractor in 1946 and are proud to have grown significantly, and organically, to continue to deliver this valued service 8 decades on. Specifically in North London (office based in Watford) our committed commercial and operational team have secured further long-term value within our core cyclical Painting contracts and are looking to invite a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. A driven, people-focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor, you'll join the dedicated commercial and operational team, which specialises in painting, decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the North London areas. You'll be working for clients across a variety of sectors including commercial property development, education and social housing. In return, being a critical part of our commercial success will bring you security. Working collaboratively with your operational and commercial teams to make things happen together, you will go further with us, enabling a prosperous career with opportunities to develop, within a stable but organically growing business, holding people at its core. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor you will either be based in our Watford Unit, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our property services covering retirement living, commercial and education sectors too . Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment. Proven experience in a similar estimating and commercially focused surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous. Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to £2 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.

Following our clients successful launch of their Newbury (Reading) unit earlier this year they are proud to already expand their commercial team there. The Newbury team has flourished, having secured further long term cyclical contracts beyond its budget, creating an even more stable order book for its' bright future. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with direct labour experience who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. As well as a perm full time option they can look at someone working part time if thats a preferred option that works better for you . Ideally they are looking for QS experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background in Painting , brickwork or plastering or roofing , or new builds in terms of QS would work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . £61,552 inc car allowance plus fuel card , Profit share this year 14% , private health, pension, life etc They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector, Painting background isn't essential , ideally they are looking for QS experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc so any background in Painting ,brickwork or plastering or roofing , new builds in terms of QS would be very transferrable too for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so you really need to highlight any experience ( on your CV and the summary ) in these sectors or projects you've worked as this is key . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Newbury, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite and also liaise with direct labour at the client . We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach.

A client within the Public Sector based in Cheshire is currently recruiting for a Estates Surveyor to join their Estates Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a property and estates management environment . The Role Key purpose of the role: To assist the Property Services Manager in progressing major and complex property transactions, delivering cost-effective, timely and high-quality property advice, valuations and professional estates management services to Cheshire East Council . The post holder will also support and mentor junior surveyors within the team. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Providing estate management input and professional advice on major and complex property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases and development projects• Undertaking complex property valuations in accordance with RICS Red Book standards• Negotiating high value leases, licences, acquisitions and disposals to secure best value outcomes• Advising on asset reviews, development appraisals and regeneration schemes• Supervising, coaching and mentoring junior surveyors and technical staff The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require:• A degree in Estates Management, Property or a related discipline• MRICS qualification (or equivalent professional accreditation)• Extensive post-qualification experience in public sector property valuation and estate managementThe below skills would be beneficial for the role:• In-depth knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, CPO processes and Section 123 agreements• Strong understanding of property development and regeneration markets (residential, commercial and industrial)• Experience supervising and mentoring professional or technical staff• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex reports to a wide range of stakeholders• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and GIS/property management systemsThe client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £27 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £20 per hour PAYE ). How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region. Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Job Title: Site Manager - Passive FireLocation: Reading / M4 (Will involve travel)Salary: Competitive + benefits We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship. As the Site Manager, you will supervise and manage the contractors' undertaking works, ensuring the works are completed in a safe and efficient manner within stated timescales. You will be responsible for management of sub-contractors, inspecting properties pre and post works, taking progress meetings and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the programme. Site Manager Relevant Experience / Qualifications: SMSTS Social Housing FRA experience First Aid CSCS Card Asbestos Awareness Able to gain Security Clearance IOSH Relevant Fire Qualification preferred but not essential (BM Trada, FIRAS, NVQ Passive Fire) Fire Door Knowledge Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions

Job Title: Site Manager - Passive FireLocation: Plymouth (Will involve travel)Salary: Competitive + benefits We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship. As the Site Manager, you will supervise and manage the contractors' undertaking works, ensuring the works are completed in a safe and efficient manner within stated timescales. You will be responsible for management of sub-contractors, inspecting properties pre and post works, taking progress meetings and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the programme. Site Manager Relevant Experience / Qualifications: SMSTS First Aid CSCS Card Asbestos Awareness Able to gain Security Clearance IOSH Relevant Fire Qualification preferred but not essential (BM Trada, FIRAS, NVQ Passive Fire) Fire Stopping background Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions

Position: Senior Site Manager - High-End Residential Location: ChichesterSalary: £58,000 - £67,000 + car allowance About the Opportunity Hays Construction is working with a leading luxury residential contractor known for delivering super-prime new builds, bespoke refurbishments, and heritage restorations across the South of England. With a strong pipeline of projects, including multi-million-pound country homes and period property renovations, this is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing & successful business. About the Role As Senior Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the on-site delivery of a £2 Million - £8 million high-end residential project, ensuring it is completed to the highest standards of quality, on time, and within budget. You will manage all site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain strict compliance with health and safety regulations. This role demands a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional finishes in luxury environments. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day site operations from groundwork through to final handover Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics to maintain programme targets Enforce health & safety standards and conduct site inductions/toolbox talks Ensure quality control and compliance with design specifications and building regulations Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and inspection documentation Resolve on-site issues promptly to avoid delays or cost overruns Liaise with clients, architects, and consultants to ensure smooth communication Oversee snagging and manage the handover process to the highest standard What We're Looking For Proven experience managing high-value residential projects (£3M+) Strong knowledge of luxury finishes, bespoke joinery, and heritage detailing Excellent leadership and communication skills Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and variations SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications essential. Salary & Benefits £58,000 - £67,000 (DOE) Car allowance Company pension Private healthcare Annual performance bonus If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

Following an internal promotion, our flourishing South London cyclical painting team is looking for a Quantity Surveyor based in either the Epsom or Kent areas We're looking for someone who shares our values and can support the long-term goals for stability and future growth in the South East. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork will be at the heart of what you do. A driven, people-focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor, you'll join the dedicated commercial and operational team, which specialises in painting, decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the South London and Kent areas. You'll be working for clients across a variety of sectors including commercial property development, education and social housing. In return, being a critical part of our commercial success will bring you security. Working collaboratively with your operational and commercial teams to make things happen together, you will go further with us, enabling a prosperous career with opportunities to develop, within a stable but organically growing business, holding people at its core. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor you will either be based in our Epsom or Tonbridge Units, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our property services covering retirement living, commercial and education sectors too . Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment. Proven experience in a similar estimating and commercially focused surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous. Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to £2 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.

A well-established multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in South London is seeking a Project Manager to join their expanding team. This Project Manager will deliver a varied portfolio of schemes across education, residential, commercial refurbishment and public sector projects. The Project Manager will work closely with Directors while taking day-to-day responsibility for managing projects across Greater London and the surrounding boroughs. This Project Manager role offers exposure to multiple sectors within a collaborative and client-focused consultancy environment. The Project Manager will manage projects from feasibility and briefing stages through to construction delivery and practical completion. You must have prior construiction consultancy experience as a Project Manager to be considered for this role. The 'Project Manager's' role The Project Manager will lead design team meetings, chair contractor progress meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants across all RIBA stages. The Project Manager will manage change control procedures, review contractor programmes and monitor performance against cost and time objectives. Working across sectors including education, housing and commercial property, the Project Manager will adapt delivery strategies depending on client and funding structures. Project values will typically range from £5m to £50m. The 'Project Manager' The successful Project Manager will hold a construction-related degree such as Construction Management, Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying and ideally be MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM qualified, or working towards chartership. A proven background delivering projects within a consultancy environment is essential. Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, RIBA stages and stakeholder management is required. In Return? £52,000 - £65,000 Annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension contribution Professional membership fees paid Clear progression pathway to Senior Project Manager Support towards further professional development Project Manager South London Construction Consultancy Multi-Sector JCT MRICS

Job Title: Site Manager - Passive FireLocation: Midlands (Will involve travel)Salary: Competitive + benefits We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship. As the Site Manager, you will supervise and manage the contractors' undertaking works, ensuring the works are completed in a safe and efficient manner within stated timescales. You will be responsible for management of sub-contractors, inspecting properties pre and post works, taking progress meetings and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the programme. Site Manager Relevant Experience / Qualifications: SMSTS First Aid CSCS Card Asbestos Awareness Able to gain Security Clearance IOSH Relevant Fire Qualification preferred but not essential (BM Trada, FIRAS, NVQ Passive Fire) Fire Door Knowledge Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown Company vehicle & Fuel card 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions

Project Manager - Residential Development Location: Bedfordshire (Site-based) About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments alongside the active management of a diverse, multi-sector property portfolio. This currently includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets in excess of £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and are seeking talented, motivated and commercially minded professionals who share our passion for real estate and long-term value creation. Joining MCR means becoming part of a business that rewards initiative, supports development and offers genuine career progression. T he Role We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, based on a major development site in Bedfordshire. This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role within a fast-paced, thriving business that is continuing to scale nationally. You will be instrumental in delivering complex residential projects while developing your career within a highly ambitious and well-capitalised property group. As our Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of large-scale residential developments, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will provide strong leadership on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance across all disciplines, coordinating internal teams and external partners, and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities The role will involve developing and maintaining comprehensive project programmes, budgets and resource plans to ensure effective delivery from inception through to completion. Strong leadership will be required to coordinate and motivate project teams, including site management, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Full responsibility will be taken for managing all subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial, contractual and programme obligations are achieved. Health and safety standards must be owned and upheld at all times, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policy and industry best practice. The design process will be overseen from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, embedding buildability, cost efficiency and quality across all stages of delivery. Rigorous quality assurance procedures will be implemented to ensure all works meet regulatory requirements, design intent and MCR's internal standards. Project costs will be actively controlled, with expenditure monitored against budgets, variations managed effectively and value-engineering opportunities identified without compromising quality or safety. Potential project risks will be proactively identified, with mitigation strategies developed and implemented to protect programme certainty, commercial performance and delivery outcomes. Clear and professional communication will be maintained with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and responding promptly to queries, changes or emerging issues. Project schedules and critical milestones will be managed closely to ensure agreed completion dates are consistently achieved. Procurement of materials, plant and equipment will be coordinated to support programme certainty, quality standards and commercial efficiency. Contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants will be reviewed, negotiated and administered in line with project and company requirements. All construction activities will be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, planning conditions and statutory obligations. The position will report directly to the Construction Director, providing accurate project reporting, forecasts and performance updates. Requirements A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. You will have proven experience operating as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within residential development, with strong exposure to high-rise schemes. You will be confident using construction management software and project reporting tools. You will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, problem-solving capability and sound decision-making under pressure. You will possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and represent the business professionally. Please note: this role is site-based / office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working.

Job Title: Site Manager - Passive FireLocation: Essex (Will involve travel)Salary: Competitive + benefits We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship. As the Site Manager, you will supervise and manage the contractors' undertaking works, ensuring the works are completed in a safe and efficient manner within stated timescales. You will be responsible for management of sub-contractors, inspecting properties pre and post works, taking progress meetings and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the programme. Site Manager Relevant Experience / Qualifications: SMSTS First Aid CSCS Card Asbestos Awareness Able to gain Security Clearance IOSH Relevant Fire Qualification preferred but not essential (BM Trada, FIRAS, NVQ Passive Fire) Fire Door Knowledge Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions

Are you an experienced Property or Lettings Team Leader with a strong background in managing historic estates? We are seeking a commercially astute and people-focused General Manager to lead a prestigious London village estate comprising regulated and assured shorthold tenancies as well as leaseholds, and commercial units. This is a rare opportunity to manage a culturally significant residential portfolio while preserving its heritage and driving modern operational excellence. You will: Lead and develop a team of residential property professionals Oversee Protected and Assured Shorthold tenancies, as well as leasehold contracts Manage service charge budgets, financial performance, and cost control Oversee maintenance and refurbishments Create community with service levels, events and engagement strategy We are looking for: Proven experience managing historic or mixed-tenure residential estates Strong working knowledge of regulated and leasehold tenancies Confident leader with excellent stakeholder management skills Financially capable with budget and service charge experience Professional qualifications (ARLA, IRPM, IOSH) desirable If you have successfully led teams within complex, heritage property portfolios and want to shape the next chapter of an iconic London estate, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more!

An established and ambitious property consultancy is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing cost management team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in delivering high-profile development schemes across a wide range of sectors including office, industrial, retail, leisure, student accommodation, and residential. The Associate Quantity Surveyor The successful Associate Quantity Surveyor will play a key part in both project delivery and business development, working closely with developers, funds, and occupiers from initial feasibility through to completion. You'll be joining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering commercially focused, best-in-class advice. This role is ideal for a driven Associate Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career within a dynamic, client-facing environment that values creativity, commercial insight, and cross-sector expertise. Associate Quantity Surveyor responsibilities: Leading cost management services across multiple development sectors Managing client relationships and providing strategic commercial advice Overseeing feasibility studies, cost plans, procurement, and contract administration Mentoring junior team members and supporting team development Working alongside agency and development colleagues on integrated project solutions Representing the business in meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders Associate Quantity Surveyor requirements: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline Chartered (MRICS) or working towards completion Strong background in residential and commercial development projects Confident managing projects from inception to completion Excellent understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts Strong communication and client-facing skills Ability to work independently while supporting wider team goals What's in it for you? £60,000 - £70,000 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays APC Programme Health insurance Hybrid working Generous Pension Plan Life assurance Mobile and Laptop Car allowance Regular socials Cycle to work scheme Supportive culture Flexible working conditions Great work-life balance Income protection Internal training programmes Death in Service contribution Health & Wellness programme If you are an Associate Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. Reference Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy

About the Company Our client is a well-established Groundworks and Civil Engineering Contractor operating across the North West. With a strong pipeline of residential and commercial projects, they have built a reputation for delivering quality, safety, and reliability. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to join their team. Ideally looking for someone on a permanent basis but will consider freelance. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of groundworks packages across multiple sites. Working closely with site management and project teams, you will ensure that all setting out, surveying, and quality control activities are completed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for groundworks, drainage, roads, and foundations Ensuring works are completed in line with drawings and specifications Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate site records Liaising with Site Managers, Foremen, and subcontractors to ensure smooth progress Supporting the QA process and assisting with health and safety compliance Providing technical advice and problem-solving on site Requirements: HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) Proven experience as a Site Engineer within groundworks or civil engineering Proficient in using Total Station and AutoCAD Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the North West What's on Offer: Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) Company vehicle or allowance Pension and benefits package Long-term career opportunity with a growing, reputable contractor What you need to do now : If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Adam at (url removed) or (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career 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. INDC

Site Managers Required for Holiday Cover (25/2 Start) - Belfast Sites Your new company Hays NI are pleased to be working with an NI-based construction and property development firm recognised for delivering high quality residential, commercial, and mixed use projects. With decades of combined industry experience, the team brings together specialist knowledge, skilled craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure every build is completed to an exceptional standard. Their in house capabilities allow them to manage projects end to end - from design and manufacture through to full construction delivery - ensuring consistency, efficiency, and dependable results. The company is led by an experienced senior leadership team and operates across a wide range of development types, including new build schemes and complex refurbishment projects. Known for its professionalism and precision, the organisation has built a reputation for completing projects on time, within budget, and to the highest industry standards. Your new role This company is currently undertaking a number of developments across Belfast and NI. Due to upcoming staff leave, this contractor currently requires talented construction professionals and is searching for skilled Site Managers to lead the day-to-day operations on the ground. You will be responsible for delivering daily briefings and keeping the project on track whilst applying your technical expertise and ability where necessary. You will have strong communication skills and a good level of leadership with the ability to motivate those on site. You will be health and safety focused whilst being responsible for ordering materials and supervising subcontractors. This is initially a temporary role for up to two weeks with the potential for further works upon successful completion. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed in this role, you will have previous experience overseeing fast-paced projects and managing subcontractors and external clients. You will have previous experience of carrying out works on social housing or private residential schemes. You will be a self-starter with excellent leadership skills and technical ability, possessing a keen eye for detail whilst upholding high standards throughout the required term. You will be target focused, putting a heightened focus on meeting budgets and deadlines. This company has two live sites requiring supervisory cover in South and East Belfast. This role will commence on 25th February for 1-2 weeks. You must hold a valid CSR (Site Supervisor), CSCS or SMSTS certification along with a valid First Aid Certification. What you'll get in return This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to take up a role with a medium-scale local contractor who are going from strength-to-strength. You will gain valuable experience working within an established company that has delivered successful projects across a range of sectors. The successful applicant will receive a competitive hourly rate, along with exclusively NI-based work and potential for further employment upon completion of the temporary contract. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Senior Site Manager / Project Manager (Housing) £70k - £75k Hays Construction & Property are working exclusively with a leading residential developer to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager for a new 15 unit high quality housing development in Channels, Essex. This phase begins in February 2026, with the successful candidate also supporting aftercare on the recently completed plots. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a flagship development and lead it from start to finish. Your New Role In this position, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and high quality delivery of the project, working closely with commercial, design, client and funder teams. Your duties will include: Leading, motivating, and managing site teams and subcontractors Overseeing daily site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and programme adherence Driving both short term and long term programme planning Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Managing inspections, snagging, temporary works, logistics and handovers Ensuring all building control, warranty and statutory approvals are secured Maintaining strong communication with residents and neighbouring properties Supporting aftercare and warranty work for recently completed units. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Project Manager delivering residential schemes Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills Ability to manage complex, multi phase developments Solid understanding of UK building regulations and health & safety standards A calm, solutions focused approach to problem-solving Desirable Background in high end or luxury housing SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS Black/Gold Card If you're interested in this opportunity, please contact me for a confidential discussion or apply with your CV and I will be in touch. #