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My client is an established, leading National Civil Engineering Contractor. Due to planned growth, they are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis a Contracts Manager with a solid background Civil Engineering Projects. Their core sectors include the following: - Marine & Coastal - Groundworks - Piling & Foundations - Highways - Development Infrastructure - Bridges and other large Structures - Water & Wastewater - Reservoirs - Energy & Power - And much more Duties: Management of the Project/Site Manager, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Production of monthly reports Liaise with the Senior QS (Quantity Surveyor), Site QS. Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans. Develop effective relationships with the clients to maximise the perception & reputation of the business and secure profitable work. Taking responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator Plan & monitor resource requirements. Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice. Being the first point of reference for leadership site issues Civil Engineering experience required: Strong knowledge of Civil Engineering projects HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation knowledge Full driving licence CSCS card Manager Results Focused Benefits: Competitive basic salary Company car or generous car allowance Pension scheme Private healthcare 27 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Training and progression Annual bonus scheme

Company Info Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology. With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.” They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you? Job Purpose We are looking for an Estimator to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. As an Estimator in the growing  team, you’ll enjoy a varied role estimating for highways groundworks, civils and surfacing projects.  Our clients’ estimators establish strong relationships with their customers. Together with their quantity surveyors and project managers, they are the main points of contact for members of the public, site managers, customers and other external stakeholders.  Position summary Key responsibilities: Estimation, business development & customer service: Assist in the pricing of tenders, performing take-offs and compiling tender documents for review by Estimators and Senior Estimators Provide client quotations Deal with customer enquiries Keep customers informed of everything they need to know Develop long-term friendly and professional relationships with customers Provide appropriate advice, using specialist knowledge to help customers Interpret orders into a work programme Schedule and plan Make site and client visits Handle complaints within agreed parameters Developing sales: Proactively help clients to select from the company’s product range and suggest alternative products where required Provide relevant feedback to management and colleagues, sharing insight on competitors, customer needs, sales leads, and opportunities to work more effectively Promote the company’s values Support growth and development in the business Adhere to all company policies and systems – including health & safety and environmental issues Go to sites, take measurements, levels etc. and check on the progress of customer orders Requirements: 2-3 years’ experience in estimating construction/highways projects or a Quantity Surveying background with a view to moving in to estimating Professional, friendly and approachable attitude Results-driven and motivated Meticulous attention to detail Computer-literate Previous surfacing and small civils experience (desirable) Relevant health and safety qualifications (desirable) Clear of alcohol and drugs when reporting for work (a regular testing programme is in place) Our Client offers: Competitive pay Employed and CIS positions 50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers) Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re busy) 28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions South East England job locations Plenty of internal training opportunities Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service) Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable

An excellent opportunity for Senior Quantity Surveyors or Quantity Surveyors that are looking for a step up in responsibility, looking to gain invaluable experience and to progress their career with a highly reputable construction company, within a high standards and high rewards environment. Our client is one of the UK's largest Civil Engineering and Building Contractor specialising in Infrastructure and Groundworks. Their success, is owed to our strong core values maintained from the company's family origins in 1995, in addition to a dedicated and elite workforce. We continue to grow rapidly thanks to our sterling reputation within the industry. We are an innovative and passionate business, who understands that the key to a successful business is successful people; therefore, we recruit the best, and offer and encourage development and training along with high rewards. The right people can make a real difference; it is this attitude that has got us to where we are today. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Understand the principles of safety on site and company projects. Support the Safety Director and safety team in the application of safety policy and practice. Ensure that any concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and/ or Directors as appropriate. Prepare and/ or review tenders with estimators assisting with understanding the client's requirements and offering value engineering. Provide early cost advice to clients on variations, ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken. Understand construction issues, offer advice on drawings and works and ensure projects have all current drawings/ up to date information to work from. Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solution/response. Understand Company procurement and its impact on job cost/performance. Undertake costs analysis working with Company buyers. Advise on procurement/cost control. Value completed work, ensuring timely payments. Understand importance of cash flow and timely payments, including retention payments. Build strong relationships with client staff and Company production staff The current Stafford Commercial team consists of 12: Commercial Manager, 2 Senior QS's, 1 Senior Estimator, 2 QS's, 2 Graduate QS's and 4 Trainee QS's. The team's workload is fast increasing due to the excellent growth of the business and therefore we need someone to come in and help the team out on a full-time basis The ideal candidate will be a current Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress, and they must be experienced in Groundworks. Excellent salary and remuneration on offer to the successful candidate

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator West Midlands | Contract or Permanent Amoria Bond are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor and an Estimator to join an well recognised Groundworks company based in the West Midlands. The Role: - Residential & Commercial Groundworks projects - Sub-Contractor work - Fast pace environment The Senior Quantity Surveyor: - Residential & Commercial Groundworks experience - Measurement and Valuing - Foundation & Drainage experience - Ability to work in a Commercial Team - This is an excellent opportunity to join a brilliant Groundworks business in the West Midlands who are expanding due to growth. For the right Senior Quantity Surveyor & Estimator this role can end up being very long term. Rates are negotiable and subject to experience. Interested? Click Apply Now & Send your CV to be considered for this position. Amoria Bond operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age or experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age or experience for this role

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Bridgwater We are looking to procure an experienced, civil engineering "Senior Quantity Surveyor" to join a small contractor based near Bridgwater. They work on a broad range of projects across Devon and Somerset for large commercial main contractors and direct for the clients. A busy order book as a result of their broad client base covering commercial, education, housing and care sectors. Individual projects range from from £500k - £6m and include: Roads and Infrastructure Section 278 works Piling and earthworks Ground-works UtilitiesThey are looking for a stand alone Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their happy team. Reporting into the Managing director you will be responsible for up to 4 projects concurrently. Key duties will include: Supporting their estimator on tenders Procurement of Subcontractors Monthly CVR's Variations and Claims Client meetings Final AccountsThis role would suit a local to the area area who wants to join a friendly and flexible business and a relaxed autonomous environment. We are looking for applications from candidates with the following skills and experience; Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying Currently working for a civil engineering main contractor or subcontractor with groundworks experience. Willingness to undertake onsite measurement and reporting. Local to the Taunton area or a genuine relocator UK licence - travel between head office and sites essentialSalary up to £55K plus package. Please contact Joe Knowles on (phone number removed) or click to apply. Girling Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

My client is a £4 million turnover groundwork`s sub contractor, privately owned and growing year on year. They are presently looking for Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Estimators with experience on Groundworks packages to undertake a variety of commercially focussed duties on groundwork`s schemes valued anything from £200,000 to £2 million. Due to an influx of work and lots of success my client is looking to build on his existing team and offers a great opportunity to work with and learn from some great Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Estimators. This is an opportunity for a permanent position with this sub contractor. Please read on for more info, this is a great opportunity, so apply now and do be quick. Types of Projects: • Groundworks & Civil Engineering • Highways • Environmental Works • Private & Public Realm • Utilities Locations of work: • West Midlands • Warwickshire • Staffordshire • Cambridgeshire • Bedfordshire • General Midlands Area Salary and Package • Salary up to £70,000 • Company Car or Car Allowance • 30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays The Team: This is an excellent opportunity for someone to grow their career with an excellent groundwork`s contractor. You will be responsible for assisting with valuations, variations, take offs, procurement of subcontractors and dealing with the client daily. If you are already capable of managing your own schemes from start to finish then you will be able to crack on and deliver the projects. The contractor is growing and has plans to develop the business over the next 2/3 years much further hence the upturn in workload and the requirement for additional Quantity Surveying Staff and Estimators. Send me your CV`s in application urgently. Other Vacancies: 1x Quantity Surveyor – Glasgow / 2x Quantity Surveyor – Liverpool / 1x Senior Quantity Surveyor – Dorset / 1x Project Manager – Sheffield / 2x Quantity Surveyor - Sheffield