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

Location: North West Sector: High End Residential, Care, Commercial. Reporting to: Project Manager Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of construction projects across residential and commercial schemes. Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team, the Site Manager will be responsible for site operations, health & safety, quality and programme delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership on site, excellent subcontractor coordination and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day management of site operations from start on site through to handover Ensure sites are set up correctly and maintained to a high standard Implement and manage all health & safety requirements and site documentation Ensure works are delivered in line with programme and quality expectations Coordinate and manage subcontractors and direct labour Maintain site records, diaries and reporting requirements Attend and contribute to site meetings and progress reviews Identify and help resolve site issues including design information gaps and subcontractor performance Ensure materials, plant and labour are planned and available Oversee quality control and snagging throughout the build Support the Project Manager with reporting, RFIs and programme updates Ensure smooth, timely and high-quality project handovers Project Types & Values Projects include: Luxury single dwellings and multi-unit residential developments Care homes and education facilities Commercial projects such as warehouses, offices and nurseries Project values typically range from 1.4m to 11m across the North West. Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential or commercial construction projects Strong knowledge of health & safety and site compliance Experience managing subcontractors and site teams Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications Well organised, proactive and solutions-focused Strong communication skills and confident working with PMs, QSs and clients Team Structure The Site Manager will report to a Project Manager and work closely with Quantity Surveyors and wider support teams.

Do you have experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor? This well established and highly successful company just outside Chorley town centre with sites across the UK is expanding and looking for a Senior Estimator to work on projects across the UK. Along with a salary of up to 65,000, they offer excellent working conditions in fantastic modern offices and benefits that include a car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, healthcare, onsite fitness facilities, and a pension scheme along with exceptional career prospects. What will you be doing as a Senior Estimator? Working from the head office in Chorley, you will be dealing with sites and projects across the UK. Duties will include: Understanding and interpreting of client briefs Producing detailed cost plans aligning with briefs and associated documentation Working on and costing multiple projects at any given time Using technical knowledge to price projects effectively with varying levels of information Understanding and making allowances for compliance Co-ordinating with design teams as well as other internal contacts such as asset and property managers and construction teams Working closely with suppliers/subcontractors to achieve best price Carrying out surveys to assist with design and quantifying Determining how progress will impact cost Influencing project decision making with pre-construction advice Understanding associated risk areas and making allowances accordingly We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a similar Estimator or QS / Quantity Surveyor) role Experience of fit outs would be essential Flexible attitude Superb communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively on all levels Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise Strong attention to detail Full current driving licence Comfortable using Word, Excel and Outlook CAD experience beneficial Stable career history What will you get in return for your work as a Senior Estimator? A salary of 60,000 to 65,000, depending on experience Car allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Your birthday as an extra days holiday! Pension scheme (with Death in Service benefits) Private healthcare Free parking Free fitness trainer onsite Sports and social activities including onsite facilities Referral bonuses for leads and staff recruitment Regular staff social events and rewards Dress down and free lunch every month Employee assistance programme Excellent prospects To Apply If this sounds like an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor role you will LOVE, please send your CV today Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Norwich Salary: 350- 450 per day An established modular construction business is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or aspiring Commercial Manager to support the commercial delivery of a circa 25 million infrastructure-related development in the Norfolk region. The role will play a key part in managing commercial performance across welfare, office and accommodation facilities, with regular site attendance required. This position would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract knowledge who is ready to lead commercial activities and support the management of a wider quantity surveying function. Key Responsibilities: Manage the commercial aspects of a 25 million construction project Oversee subcontractor procurement and commercial administration Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance Administer NEC contractual requirements Lead or support a quantity surveying team Prepare valuations, variations and commercial reports Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies Liaise with project teams, clients and subcontractors Experience Required: Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager Strong knowledge and application of NEC contracts Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects Proven cost management and budgeting experience Ability to manage or mentor quantity surveying personnel Strong contractual and commercial awareness Excellent stakeholder communication skills Ability to attend site regularly within the Sizewell area Desirable: Experience on infrastructure, energy or accommodation projects Experience managing commercial teams Modular construction project exposure Based within reasonable commuting distance of Sizewell or Norwich Key Skills: Quantity Surveying, NEC Contracts, Commercial Management, Cost Planning, Procurement, Valuations, Variations, Risk Management, Construction, Infrastructure This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics. To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Senior Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor Location: Hybrid Working Salary: Highly competitive - roles available up to Associate Director level An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving Tier 1 consultancy with an outstanding pipeline of secured projects and continued growth across the UK, with a particular focus on the Oxford and Cambridge areas. They are looking to expand their Cost Management team with talented professionals from Quantity Surveyor through to Associate Director level. The Role You'll play a key role in delivering technically complex construction projects, with a particular focus on the Life Sciences sector. The team works across a range of highly serviced and controlled environment developments, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy challenging, specialist projects. We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in sectors such as: Life Sciences Pharmaceutical or biotechnology facilities Laboratories and controlled environments Healthcare, including hospital laboratory projects Data Centres Other technically complex construction environments What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with Cost Consultants and Quantity Surveyors at all levels through to Associate Director, who have previous consultancy experience (2+ years) and are confident in a client facing role. You will be MRICS qualified, or working towards. What's on Offer? Competitive salaries - negotiable on experience and level Genuine career progression within a growing business Exposure to technically challenging and high profile projects Flexible hybrid working A fast, streamlined recruitment process If you're looking to work on complex, rewarding projects within a growing team that values expertise and progression, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Gemma at Calibre Search for a confidential conversation. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.