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Construction Management Graduate - Social Housing & Refurbishment Warrington 25,000 - 28,000 + Excellent Package Your new company Our client is a well-established and growing regional contractor delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects across the North West. Working in partnership with housing associations and local authorities, they focus on improving homes and communities through high-quality, sustainable construction solutions. With a strong people-first culture and structured career development pathways, they are committed to investing in the next generation of construction professionals. Your new role Our client is seeking a Construction Management Graduate to join their delivery team based in Warrington. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience across live social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects. You will work closely with Operational Leads, Contract Managers, Site Managers, and commercial teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of project delivery while developing your technical, commercial, and leadership skills. This role offers a structured development pathway with real responsibility from day one. Responsibilities will include: Supporting Site Managers and Contract Managers in the day-to-day delivery of projects Assisting with programme management to ensure works are delivered on time and within budget Monitoring health & safety compliance across live sites Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers Assisting with quality inspections and ensuring works meet required standards Supporting resident liaison processes on occupied refurbishment projects Tracking project progress and contributing to performance reporting Attending client and internal meetings Assisting with documentation, site records, and compliance paperwork Gaining exposure to retrofit and sustainability measures including fabric upgrades and energy efficiency works What you will need to succeed: Degree in Construction Management (or related discipline such as Building Surveying or Project Management) Strong interest in social housing, refurbishment, and sustainable construction Excellent communication and organisational skills Proactive attitude and willingness to learn Good understanding of health & safety in construction environments Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the North West Ability to work both independently and as part of a team What you get in return: This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career with a supportive, forward-thinking contractor delivering meaningful projects that improve communities. You will benefit from structured mentoring, hands-on site experience, and genuine progression opportunities within a growing business. The package includes: 25,000 - 28,000 basic salary (DOE) Company car or car allowance (if applicable as you progress) Pension contribution scheme Life assurance Private healthcare options Performance-related bonus opportunities Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications This role is ideal for an ambitious graduate looking to build a long-term career within a reputable and expanding construction business. Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. 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. INDCOM

Regional Commercial Manager - Social Housing Refurb & Decarbonisation 105K + Bonus + Benefits West & East Midlands We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Senior Commercial Manager to deliver a 50m region: planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and high-rise refurbishment projects across the Midlands for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs. As a key member of the leadership team, you play a crucial role in driving the commercial strategy across the region. Your responsibilities will encompass procurement, risk management, pre and post-contract activities, margin enhancement, and fostering a culture of people development across the commercial team. You will oversee all regional commercial operations for your region, collaborating with an experienced team to deliver outstanding results. Senior Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to consistently achieve or exceed financial objectives. Partnering with operational teams to enhance contract performance and maximise client satisfaction. Supporting contract mobilisation, execution, and ongoing improvement initiatives. Championing innovation and identifying opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and added value. Senior Commercial Manager Experience: Proven experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor delivering relevant projects. Strong understanding of TPC, JCT, or NEC contract Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a results-driven mindset Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Senior Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits: Base salary up to 105,000 Performance-related bonus up to 30% Executive benefits package Influence and autonomy within a growing business Clear path for progression To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to drive profitable results while inspiring and developing a high-performing team. Previous experience in social housing/property services projects across multiple sites is essential. For a chance of securing this role, please apply online now or contact Bianca on (phone number removed) for more information.

Role: Senior Bid Manager Location: Home based with access to regional offices Salary: up to 85k plus excellent package Our client is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future; Planned maintenance, Gas, retrofit, internal and external refurbishment throughout the country. Their mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. Senior Bid Manager Job Description We are looking for a Bid Manager or a Senior Bid Manager who can contribute to sustained business growth through the management of bid submissions and proposals from initial enquiry to tender submission for projects from 500k to 250m. Please note you will be doing 100% of the writing yourself in this role, you will not have a team to do this for you. Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of quality submissions Read, understand and extract the key bid requirements from the documentation received and communicate with all parties via Tracking Sheets; Planning and Review meetings Identify and communicate evaluation criteria and its relevance to question specific scores Plan, write & co-ordinate submission responses ensuring client and job specific answers Development of both internal and external relationships in association with the bid process Maintain current information on company good practice from Operational and Service teams Maintain bid momentum and ensure information from operational and service teams is received on time and is of sufficient quality and relevance Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements, best practice and Client information, sharing with the team and updating business development systems Identify any past experience with the relevant Client or source information on new clients through Business Development Managers, internet use, etc. Maintaining accurate records of Tender Expected dates, liaising with Estimating to ensure the adequate resource allocation Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements and best practice, sharing knowledge throughout the team Identify opportunities to enhance and improve the process Identify company USP's and competitive advantage and ensure these are fed into bids Liaison with Estimators on Tenders for any price/quality synergy and timing of submission Review all bids prior to submission to check relevance, quality and accuracy Manage Site Visit or Interview requirements, identifying a 'Champion' to lead the process Compiling, updating and sharing a library of submission information Management of follow-ups with Clients to secure accurate information Maintaining accurate records relating to win/loss rates, sourcing feedback and creating action plans for improvement and proactively update corporate systems and databases. Senior Bid Manager Qualifications Educated to A Level Standard Computer literate in MS Office Proven track record of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle High Attention to Detail Up to date construction/Industry knowledge and understanding Social Housing knowledge and experience Confident and enthusiastic Technical writing skills and retrofit knowledge For more Info please contact Gary Sewell on (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.