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We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple roofing and construction projects from start to finish. You'll oversee all aspects of contract delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to managing labour, materials, programme delivery, and health & safety. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end delivery of allocated contracts and construction projects. Take ownership of contract profitability, monitoring labour, materials, variations and overall project costs. Oversee the day-to-day management of all allocated sites and construction activities. Carry out daily labour checks, reporting any absences or issues to the Construction Manager or Director. Plan labour requirements, utilising existing networks and arranging additional resources where required. Manage site programmes and construction schedules to ensure projects remain on track. Act as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, site management and internal departments. Ensure all required materials are available on site by working closely with the Buyer and Construction team. Attend pre-start, handover and site progress meetings. Carry out regular site inspections, producing reports and ensuring work meets agreed quality and technical standards. Ensure all works are completed in line with project specifications and client expectations. Manage project variations, liaising with the Quantity Surveyor and Estimator to ensure changes are agreed and recorded. Provide daily progress updates to the Construction Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Commercial team to support accurate billing. Approve weekly PAYE and subcontractor timesheets against agreed rates and completed works. Support both pitched and flat roofing projects where required. Manage maintenance works on completed and live projects, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently. Lead, support and develop site teams, including PAYE roofers, subcontractors and apprentices. Health & Safety Ensure all projects comply with current Health & Safety legislation and company policies. Prepare and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) before work commences. Carry out regular Health & Safety audits across allocated sites. Ensure appropriate fall protection measures, including scaffolding and edge protection, are installed and maintained. Verify that all operatives hold valid CSCS cards, site inductions and relevant certifications before commencing work. Promote a strong safety culture across all sites. People Management Line manage allocated PAYE employees, subcontractors and apprentices. Support the development of apprentices and future roofing talent. Foster a positive, professional and productive working environment. Escalate any operational issues or risks promptly to senior management. Essential Requirements Full UK Driving Licence. Valid SMSTS qualification / Valid CSCS Card. First Aid at Work qualification (desirable) / Experience within roofing or a similar construction environment. This is a temporary ongoing position to support with peak periods and other times during the year with holidays and sickness. Monday Friday with flexibility. If you are interested in finding out more information, please apply today!

Buyer (Construction) £35,000 - £40,000 + 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Haverfordwest Are you a Buyer or Purchasing professional with experience within the construction industry, looking to join an established business where you will play a key role supporting procurement across a varied portfolio of construction projects? Do you have experience raising and managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and site teams, and maintaining accurate procurement records, looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position within a busy and collaborative purchasing department? The company are an established construction company delivering a range of construction projects, with procurement playing an integral role in ensuring site teams receive the materials and products required to deliver projects efficiently. You will join a busy procurement department responsible for supporting projects across the business, working closely with Site Managers, suppliers and internal management to coordinate purchasing requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction Buyer to take ownership of purchasing requirements across multiple projects, with responsibility for everything from processing site requisitions to raising purchase orders. The Role: Process purchasing requisitions received from Site Managers and convert these into accurate purchase orders Develop and maintain an effective system for monitoring all open purchase orders Track orders through to fulfilment and ensure relevant documentation is accurately maintained Produce weekly purchase order reports for management, highlighting supplier invoice variations Liaise closely with site teams to ensure deliveries correspond with purchase orders Identify and report back-ordered, delayed or missing materials and products The Person: Previous purchasing / procurement experience Background in construction Reference Number: BBBH27613 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. 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 on our website.

Head of Purchasing Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off, profit share scheme, salary sacrifice pension, death in service, cycle to work scheme & company events Our client is a well-established building services and construction company delivering projects across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Group Purchasing to lead the procurement function across the business, managing supplier relationships, supporting project delivery and ensuring the best possible commercial value is achieved. Head of Purchasing - Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Group purchasing function, including managing and supporting the Buyer. Manage the procurement of materials, goods and services across the Group, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and availability. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance. Work closely with pre-construction teams on tenders, procurement and value engineering opportunities. Issue enquiry packages, obtain and evaluate quotations and place orders for Group companies. Liaise with site teams to coordinate and programme deliveries and expedite orders where required. Monitor market conditions, supply and demand and potential risks to project programmes. Maintain accurate procurement records, cost comparisons and order information using Excel. Resolve purchasing and invoice queries and provide regular updates to senior management and the Group Board. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the procurement function and ensure company procedures and QEMS requirements are followed. Head of Purchasing - Position Requirements Proven experience within purchasing, procurement or buying, ideally within construction or building services. Previous experience managing or developing procurement/buying staff. Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and numerical skills. Experience managing suppliers and evaluating quotations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong attention to detail with a practical, commercially minded approach. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines. Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and use initiative. Previous construction industry experience is desirable. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

Buyer (Construction) 35,000 - 40,000 + 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Haverfordwest Are you a Buyer or Purchasing professional with experience within the construction industry, looking to join an established business where you will play a key role supporting procurement across a varied portfolio of construction projects? Do you have experience raising and managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and site teams, and maintaining accurate procurement records, looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position within a busy and collaborative purchasing department? The company are an established construction company delivering a range of construction projects, with procurement playing an integral role in ensuring site teams receive the materials and products required to deliver projects efficiently. You will join a busy procurement department responsible for supporting projects across the business, working closely with Site Managers, suppliers and internal management to coordinate purchasing requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction Buyer to take ownership of purchasing requirements across multiple projects, with responsibility for everything from processing site requisitions to raising purchase orders. The Role: Process purchasing requisitions received from Site Managers and convert these into accurate purchase orders Develop and maintain an effective system for monitoring all open purchase orders Track orders through to fulfilment and ensure relevant documentation is accurately maintained Produce weekly purchase order reports for management, highlighting supplier invoice variations Liaise closely with site teams to ensure deliveries correspond with purchase orders Identify and report back-ordered, delayed or missing materials and products The Person: Previous purchasing / procurement experience Background in construction Reference Number: BBBH27613 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. 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 on our website.

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

Construction Buyer Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 (Subject to Experience) Package: Car Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Job Description As a Company Buyer, you will be responsible for the various procurement processes which are an integral part of the delivery side of the business, across all departments. In this role, you will be responsible to the Head of Purchasing. This position would suit a candidate with a strong construction bias, commercial awareness, and business acumen, who can effectively manage procurement activities while supporting operational delivery and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities This will include, but is not limited to, the following duties: Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery, and to ensure continuity of supply. Manage the performance of the Assistant Buyer, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communication. Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. Support product change requests and review the impact on capacity plans. Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply or demand of needed products and materials and advise others of the impact. Attend meetings and update others on concerns, particularly when there is a risk that could prevent the organisation from meeting programmes. Receive requisitions (verbally and by email) for civil engineering and building materials. Send out enquiry packages for building and civil engineering materials. Undertake quotation evaluation and supplier comparisons. Place orders (mainly via email) for civil engineering and building materials, including liaising with site teams to programme deliveries and expedite orders. This will include maintaining order logs and procurement records. Invoice checking, including resolving supplier queries. Maintain spreadsheets and procurement records, including cost comparisons and site order information. Place verbal orders with suppliers when necessary. Continuous Improvement You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with the development of the Purchasing Department, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to clients. This includes: Identifying problems and offering solutions. Ensuring procurement procedures are followed and offering suggestions regarding their development and improvement. Encouraging and developing teamwork both within your team and between teams, internally and externally. Maintaining an excellent understanding of internal processes and procedures relevant to procurement activities. General Requirements You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the business and its clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with appropriate training, company policies and HSE guidelines. Your ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers, clients and colleagues is essential, alongside your ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing. You should demonstrate initiative and be capable of working with minimal supervision, prioritising workload effectively and meeting strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. A flexible, proactive and conscientious approach to work is essential. The duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and wider business. Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills Experience within a construction, civil engineering, building contractor or related environment. Strong commercial awareness and business acumen. Experience purchasing construction materials, plant, equipment or subcontract services. Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Good analytical and numerical skills. Strong attention to detail. Sound understanding of procurement and cost control principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple projects and procurement requirements simultaneously. Knowledge & Qualifications Knowledge of construction materials and supply chains. High level of computer literacy. Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent. Desirable Previous experience working for a building contractor or civil engineering contractor. Knowledge of supplier negotiations and procurement strategies. Experience supporting multiple construction projects across various sectors. Working towards or holding a relevant purchasing or procurement qualification. Package £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (subject to experience) Car Allowance Company Benefits Package Career Development Opportunities Supportive and Growing Construction Environment

Head of Purchasing Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 depending on experience Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off, profit share scheme, salary sacrifice pension, death in service, cycle to work scheme & company events Our client is a well-established building services and construction company delivering projects across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Group Purchasing to lead the procurement function across the business, managing supplier relationships, supporting project delivery and ensuring the best possible commercial value is achieved. Head of Purchasing - Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Group purchasing function, including managing and supporting the Buyer. Manage the procurement of materials, goods and services across the Group, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and availability. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance. Work closely with pre-construction teams on tenders, procurement and value engineering opportunities. Issue enquiry packages, obtain and evaluate quotations and place orders for Group companies. Liaise with site teams to coordinate and programme deliveries and expedite orders where required. Monitor market conditions, supply and demand and potential risks to project programmes. Maintain accurate procurement records, cost comparisons and order information using Excel. Resolve purchasing and invoice queries and provide regular updates to senior management and the Group Board. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the procurement function and ensure company procedures and QEMS requirements are followed. Head of Purchasing - Position Requirements Proven experience within purchasing, procurement or buying, ideally within construction or building services. Previous experience managing or developing procurement/buying staff. Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and numerical skills. Experience managing suppliers and evaluating quotations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong attention to detail with a practical, commercially minded approach. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines. Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and use initiative. Previous construction industry experience is desirable. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

Head of Group Purchasing Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent The Role We are looking for an experienced Head of Group Purchasing to lead and manage procurement activity across the wider business. The successful candidate will oversee purchasing processes, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and the timely procurement of materials and services. You will work closely with senior management, pre-construction and site teams to ensure projects receive the required materials and services at the right cost, quality and time. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage group purchasing and procurement activities across multiple departments. Purchase materials, goods and services while balancing cost, quality and delivery requirements. Manage, support and develop the Buyer, including delegation of tasks, guidance and training. Report to senior management on purchasing activity, supplier performance and market changes. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors. Work closely with pre-construction teams on tender enquiries, procurement strategies and value engineering. Prepare and issue enquiry packages for construction and civil engineering materials. Review and evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate competitive commercial terms. Assess and monitor supplier performance, ensuring contractual and commercial requirements are met. Place orders and coordinate with site teams to programme deliveries and expedite materials where required. Maintain accurate purchasing records, order logs and cost comparison spreadsheets. Check and approve invoices, resolving pricing and delivery queries where necessary. Skills & Experience Essential Previous experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role. Strong commercial awareness with a focus on cost, quality and delivery. Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship management skills. Good analytical and numerical ability. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office . Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to extract accurate information from site and operational teams. Ability to manage multiple enquiries, orders and deadlines simultaneously. A proactive and commercially minded approach to procurement. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Package Competitive salary Company benefits package Opportunity to lead and develop a group-wide purchasing function Long-term career progression

Company Buyer (Building Bias) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent The Role We are looking for an experienced Company Buyer with a building/construction bias to support procurement activity across the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction and civil engineering materials, managing supplier relationships, evaluating quotations and ensuring materials are procured at the right price, quality and time. You will work closely with site teams, suppliers and the wider procurement function to ensure projects are adequately supported and deliveries are coordinated with programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Purchase construction materials, goods and services, balancing cost, quality and delivery requirements. Manage and support the Assistant Buyer, including delegation, guidance and training. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Assess and evaluate suppliers and monitor ongoing performance. Support supplier performance improvement and ensure agreed requirements are met. Receive procurement requisitions from site and operational teams. Extract relevant information from site teams to prepare accurate enquiries. Prepare and issue enquiry packages for building and civil engineering materials. Skills & Experience Essential Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role. Strong understanding of construction or building materials. Experience dealing with suppliers and obtaining quotations. Good analytical and numerical skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel . Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook . Ability to process enquiries and correspondence efficiently. Ability to obtain accurate information from site teams. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Commercial awareness with a focus on controlling expenditure. Ability to manage multiple enquiries, orders and deadlines. Good communication and negotiation skills. A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative. Package Competitive salary Company benefits package Long-term career progression Opportunity to develop within a busy construction procurement function

Estimator Fareham (Onsite) Up to £55,000 Are you an ambitious Estimator looking for your next challenge, or an Electronics Engineer eager to transition into an Estimator role? This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional to develop their career as an Estimator within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. As an Estimator , you'll play a critical role in the quotation and bidding process, analysing customer requirements, reviewing technical documentation, and producing accurate cost estimates for complex electronic products and assemblies. This Estimator position offers the chance to work closely with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams while developing strong commercial expertise. The Role The successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed and competitive quotations, ensuring costs are accurately assessed and commercially viable. Working from complex technical documentation, the Estimator will evaluate material, labour, and production costs to support business growth and customer success. Key Responsibilities Review and interpret complex multi-level technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Produce accurate cost estimates for electronic assemblies and manufacturing projects Support the quotation process from initial enquiry through to final submission Calculate material, labour, tooling, and production costs Liaise with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to gather costing information Maintain and update costing models, spreadsheets, and quotation tools Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements Ensure all estimates are delivered accurately and within required timescales About You Experience as an Estimator , Costing Engineer, Quotations Engineer, or similar role within manufacturing or electronics Alternatively, an Electronics Engineer with exposure to costing, quotations, or commercial activities and a desire to become an Estimator Ability to understand and interpret complex multi-level technical drawings Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel user with excellent data analysis capabilities High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments What's on Offer? Salary up to £55,000 Clear career progression opportunities Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects Supportive and collaborative working environment Full-time onsite position in Fareham This opportunity could be an excellent fit for candidates currently working as an Estimator , Senior Estimator , Cost Estimator , Technical Estimator , Costing Engineer , Estimating Engineer , Quotation Engineer , Proposals Engineer , Cost Engineer , or RFQ Engineer . We're also keen to hear from commercially minded Electronics Engineers , Manufacturing Engineers , NPI Engineers , Production Engineers , Process Engineers , Commercial Engineers , Applications Engineers , and Senior Buyers who have experience contributing to the quotation process, interpreting technical drawings, building BOMs, and developing manufacturing cost estimates. If you've worked within electronics manufacturing, contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS), or a technical engineering environment and have strong Excel skills coupled with an understanding of product costing and quotations, this could be the ideal next step in your career. INDENG

Commercial Director (Residential Construction) Location: Bristol Project: Large Residential Development Salary: Competitive with Excellent Benefits & Career Development Our client, a leading UK housebuilder, is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to join its senior leadership team in Bristol. This is a strategic position responsible for leading the commercial function, ensuring robust cost control, procurement excellence, and commercial performance across the regional business. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving profitability, managing contractual and procurement activities, overseeing commercial teams, and contributing to the overall business strategy as a member of the regional board. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Strategy Develop and implement the regional commercial strategy in line with business objectives. Work closely with the senior leadership team to support the commercial management of the business. Monitor the commercial viability of developments throughout the project lifecycle. Lead procurement strategies to deliver value, efficiency, and cost savings. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to maximise value engineering opportunities. Communicate strategic objectives across the commercial department and monitor performance against targets. Commercial Management & Procurement Oversee the procurement of materials and subcontractors. Ensure effective placement and management of subcontract orders. Maintain robust financial controls across multiple developments. Manage material purchasing and scheduling activities. Contribute to the preparation and management of development budgets. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and programme requirements. Financial Control & Reporting Drive a strong culture of cost control and commercial accountability. Produce regular commercial and financial reports for the Managing Director and Board. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, risks, and opportunities. Reconcile and present monthly cost reports. Ensure commercial targets and business objectives are achieved. Team Leadership Lead, develop, and motivate the commercial team, including Surveyors, Buyers, and Estimators. Establish an effective departmental structure to support business growth. Conduct regular performance reviews and support career development initiatives. Identify skills gaps and implement development or improvement plans where required. Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. Board & Business Contribution Act as a key member of the regional board and leadership team. Contribute to wider business decisions across operational functions. Support the achievement of key business targets including profitability, return on capital, sales performance, and land acquisition objectives. Maintain oversight of health & safety, risk management, and customer service considerations. Lead and attend key project meetings including concept, pre-tender, pre-start, and specification reviews. Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments. Candidate Requirements Proven experience working within a residential housebuilding or property development environment. Previous experience operating at senior management level within a commercial function. Strong knowledge of commercial management, procurement, cost control, and contractual frameworks. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large commercial teams. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills. Commercially astute with a strong track record of delivering business performance and profitability. What's on Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected housebuilder at a senior leadership level. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, long-term career progression, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the commercial success of a growing regional business. Apply Now This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Director seeking a role within a growing consultancy, delivering high-profile projects across the UK while benefiting from genuine career progression and professional development opportunities.

Constructive Moves is working with a leading residential developer who are actively looking for a materials buyer to join it's expanding buying team. As a materials buyer you will be sourcing all types of materials for variety of schemes from RC Frame Apartments schemes to traditional housing schemes within London. As a Materials Buyer you will be mainly working to agreed terms with building suppliers, but there will be times when you need to source new materials from different suppliers. For this role you will need to have at least 2 years experience within a construction buying role, be able to take off from drawings, schedule materials to site and be able to analyse quotes to agree the best price for the materials. You must be able to place the orders in a timely manner to ensure there are no delays to the construction programmes. This company has a very settled working environment and has a healthy pipeline of new projects for the future. If you are interested in this position, please feel free to contact Rob Burnham at Constructive Moves

Are you an experienced procurement, purchasing, sourcing or buying professional looking to drive commercial value and support strategic sourcing initiatives? In this role, you will support the delivery of procurement activities across a diverse range of goods, works, and services. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors, you will play a key role in delivering value for money, driving commercial improvements, and ensuring all procurement activities are efficient and compliant. What You ll Be Doing: Leading and supporting end-to-end procurement exercises, including market testing, RFIs, RFQs, ITTs, and mini-competitions. Providing procurement guidance to internal teams, collaborating with operations to develop specifications, evaluating supplier responses, and supporting contract awards. Managing supplier relationships and supporting contract performance reviews to ensure effective service delivery and continuous improvement. Identifying opportunities to achieve savings, improve efficiency, and deliver value for money across spend categories such as construction/maintenance materials, warehouse services, and waste management. Maintaining procurement workplans, project trackers, and savings reports, while assisting with benchmarking, market analysis, and value engineering. Supporting supplier onboarding processes and ensuring robust compliance, governance, and process improvement across procurement systems. What We re Looking For Degree-level qualification such as Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics or other relevant subject. Ideally CIPS membership, or actively working towards a professional procurement qualification. Significant experience within a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain environment. Previous experience in the construction or housebuilding industry , with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of the full procurement lifecycle, sourcing methodologies, tendering activities, and contract negotiations. Experience managing supplier relationships, contract performance, and procurement projects across multiple spend categories and locations. Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and procurement systems. This role is working across sites in Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington so you must have a full UK Driving license and be happy to travel round this part of the North West as required. Why You'll Love This Job: Competitive salary £41,529 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays, increasing by a day per year with service) Pension Health and Wellbeing services Enhanced parental pay and leave Company sick pay If you've experience working within the construction, housing and/or property development industry , and looking for a new permanent, full time role, then apply today!

Estimator Retail Display / POS £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus Hybrid / Remote Central London 1 3 days per week A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Buyer / Estimator / Procurement specialist to join a growing, innovative business operating within the retail display, POP, Shopfitting sector. This is a key commercial role, responsible for developing accurate, competitive and commercially focused estimates for complex retail display projects across metalwork, joinery, plastics and print. The Senior Estimator role will involve: Owning the estimating process from initial brief through to tender submission. Producing detailed, accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates. Working closely with commercial, sales, sourcing and production teams. Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and BOMs. Liaising with suppliers to validate costs, lead times and manufacturing feasibility. Identifying cost risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions. Supporting tender and bid strategies with scenario-based costing and margin analysis. Ensuring a smooth handover from estimating into project delivery. Developing and improving estimating processes, tools and methodologies. We're looking for someone with: Proven estimating experience within retail display, POS, shopfitting, fixtures. Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including metalwork, joinery, plastics and print. Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. Experience working with suppliers and production teams. Strong Excel and estimating/ERP system experience. The confidence to work closely with commercial and client-facing teams. What's on offer? Circa £60,000, depending on experience, alongside a strong benefits package including pension, private healthcare, life assurance, holiday allowance and bonus. Working arrangement: Predominantly remote, with 1 3 days per week in the London office depending on business requirements. If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking for a rolewhere your commercial expertise can directly influence major retail display projects, I'd be keen to hear from you!

Are you an experienced procurement, purchasing, sourcing or buying professional looking to drive commercial value and support strategic sourcing initiatives? In this role, you will support the delivery of procurement activities across a diverse range of goods, works, and services. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors, you will play a key role in delivering value for money, driving commercial improvements, and ensuring all procurement activities are efficient and compliant. What You ll Be Doing: Leading and supporting end-to-end procurement exercises, including market testing, RFIs, RFQs, ITTs, and mini-competitions. Providing procurement guidance to internal teams, collaborating with operations to develop specifications, evaluating supplier responses, and supporting contract awards. Managing supplier relationships and supporting contract performance reviews to ensure effective service delivery and continuous improvement. Identifying opportunities to achieve savings, improve efficiency, and deliver value for money across spend categories such as construction/maintenance materials, warehouse services, and waste management. Maintaining procurement workplans, project trackers, and savings reports, while assisting with benchmarking, market analysis, and value engineering. Supporting supplier onboarding processes and ensuring robust compliance, governance, and process improvement across procurement systems. What We re Looking For Degree-level qualification such as Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics or other relevant subject. Ideally CIPS membership, or actively working towards a professional procurement qualification. Significant experience within a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain environment. Previous experience in the construction or housebuilding industry , with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of the full procurement lifecycle, sourcing methodologies, tendering activities, and contract negotiations. Experience managing supplier relationships, contract performance, and procurement projects across multiple spend categories and locations. Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and procurement systems. This role is working across sites in Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington so you must have a full UK Driving license and be happy to travel round this part of the North West as required. Why You'll Love This Job: Competitive salary £41,529 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays, increasing by a day per year with service) Pension Health and Wellbeing services Enhanced parental pay and leave Company sick pay If you've experience working within the construction, housing and/or property development industry , and looking for a new permanent, full time role, then apply today!

Caralex Recruitment Limited have been asked to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to bolster a commercial department of a well-regarded new build residential developer. The role will entail running sites in Berkshire and the surrounding counties with the support of a trainee Quantity Surveyor whilst reporting to the Commercial Manager. The day-to-day work will include: - writing reports and preparing documents such as contracts, budgets and plans. - feasibility studies. - cost control, estimation, planning and forecasting. - cost benefit analysis. - dispute resolution. - valuations and value engineering. - providing information to Materials Buyers, the Technical & Sales teams etc as necessary. You will ideally hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, have previously worked with a housebuilder or main contractor as a Quantity Surveyor and now be ready for a new challenge.

Caralex Recruitment Limited have been asked to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to bolster a commercial department of a well-regarded housebuilder based in Buckinghamshire. The role will entail running around three housing sites commercially and reporting accurately to a Commercial Director. The day to day work will include: - writing reports and preparing documents such as contracts, budgets and plans. - feasibility studies. - cost control, estimation, planning and forecasting. - cost benefit analysis. - dispute resolution. - valuations and value engineering. - providing information to Materials Buyers, the Technical & Sales teams etc as necessary. You will ideally hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, have previously worked as a housebuilding, work as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and now ready to step up to Quantity Surveyor, or be a Quantity Surveyor ready for a new challenge.

Caralex Recruitment Limited have been asked to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to bolster a commercial department of a well-regarded housebuilder based in Buckinghamshire. The role will entail running around three housing sites commercially and reporting accurately to a Commercial Director. The day to day work will include: - writing reports and preparing documents such as contracts, budgets and plans. - feasibility studies. - cost control, estimation, planning and forecasting. - cost benefit analysis. - dispute resolution. - valuations and value engineering. - providing information to Materials Buyers, the Technical & Sales teams etc as necessary. You will ideally hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management and have previously worked as a housebuilding Quantity Surveyor and now ready to step up to Senior level, or already be a Senior QS and ready for a new challenge.

Caralex Recruitment Limited have been asked to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to bolster a commercial department of a well-regarded new build residential developer. The role will entail running a large residential project in North Somerset with the support of a trainee Quantity Surveyor whilst reporting to the Commercial Manager. The day-to-day work will include: - writing reports and preparing documents such as contracts, budgets and plans. - feasibility studies. - cost control, estimation, planning and forecasting. - cost benefit analysis. - dispute resolution. - valuations and value engineering. - providing information to Materials Buyers, the Technical & Sales teams etc as necessary. You will ideally hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, have previously worked with a housebuilder or main contractor as a Quantity Surveyor and now be ready for a new challenge.

Job Title: Contract Manager (Passive Fire) Location: South East London (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. Duties: Full P&L responsibility of projects from receipt of order to final account stage Producing project site files, incorporating all relevant site documentation Application of project programme timescales, building the programme of works for production Assessment of all sub-contractor H&S documentation, including client employed contractors Preparation and collation of Principal Contractor H&S documentation External Stakeholder Management - Client site progress meetings with property team and project Interested parties, safety consultants, designers, local authority, or property tenants Internal Stakeholder Management - Weekly labour and production review meetings reporting to the board and preparing senior management reports for weekly client SMT updates Cost Management, working alongside the assigned QS, monitoring the project lifecycle cost, engaging with the buyer to achieve cost effective materials and sub-contract teams Scope Change Management, ensuring any additional works requested are costed, submitted for approval by the QS before being undertaken onsite Qualifications / Certs SMSTS CSCS First Aid Asbestos Awareness Passive Fire Accreditation Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown Car / allowance 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions