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The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior / Chartered Building Surveyor to join an expanding and highly regarded practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated professional who enjoys client-facing work and taking ownership of technically varied projects.You will be involved in a high-quality and diverse workload, primarily delivering design, project management and contract administration services across new build, refurbishment, extension and elemental renewal schemes. A significant proportion of our work is within the education sector.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects, including: Leading design development and providing clear direction to Architectural Technologists (AutoCAD) Managing projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages Advising clients on feasibility, project options, budgets and delivery strategies Preparing scheme designs, specifications, costings and project programmes Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement routes and consultant/contractor appointments Contract administration and project management from inception to completion Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed quality, budget and programme Preparing and managing Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) applications and successfully funded schemes via the Department for Education portal Undertaking building surveys, defect diagnosis and preparing repair proposals Advising on maintenance strategies, PPM schedules and lifecycle planning Managing planning applications and advising on statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, health & safety and accessibility legislation About YouYou will be an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong consultancy background and a proven track record of delivering design and contract administration services. Ideal candidates will demonstrate: MRICS or MCIOB qualification (or working towards chartership) Experience delivering projects for public sector clients, ideally within education Strong technical, organisational and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment Why Join Us? Join a growing, respected practice with a strong pipeline of work Enjoy autonomy, responsibility and genuine career progression Supportive and flexible working culture Benefits Private healthcare Pension scheme Performance-related bonus Life insurance Professional subscriptions paid Additional holiday entitlement with long service Electric vehicle scheme Flexible and remote working options 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. 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 (url removed)

Contracts Manager Location: Oxford (Regional coverage) Salary: Highly Competitive + Car Allowance, Bonus & Full Benefits Package Sector: Main Contracting (Refurbishment, Fit-Out & New Build) About the Opportunity We are partnering with a highly respected, award-winning regional main contractor to recruit a strategic Contracts Manager for their thriving Oxford division. This is a senior, operational leadership role. Instead of being tied to a single site, you will provide high-level orchestration, commercial oversight, and team leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects. The Role & Responsibilities Sharing responsibility for a 20m divisional turnover with a fellow Contracts Manager (managing roughly 10m each), your focus will be on the "big picture": Portfolio Management: Oversee approximately 10 live projects simultaneously, with typical values ranging from 500k to 3m . Strategic Leadership: Step back from day-to-day firefighting to focus on profitability, programming, safety, and client satisfaction. Team Management: Directly manage and mentor the Project Managers and Site Managers running each individual site. Client Relations: Act as the senior point of contact for clients and consultants, building long-term relationships. What We Are Looking For This role is perfect for an established Contracts Manager, or a high-performing Project Manager looking to take a definitive step up into a senior, strategic position. Experience: Proven track record within a UK main contractor, managing or exposed to multiple concurrent projects. Skillset: Strong commercial acumen, excellent programming skills, and the ability to manage teams remotely. Credentials: SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and a full UK driving license. Why Apply? Step Up: Move away from being site-bound and transition into true operational management. Stability: Join a financially secure contractor with an excellent reputation and a local, Oxford-based pipeline. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier-1 Main Contractor for an exciting portfolio of projects across the UK. Our client is delivering a range of refurbishment, infrastructure, and MEP upgrade works across multiple sites, and is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) delivery across several live projects. The role is ideally suited to a candidate based in the Bristol area , providing support across projects located in: Oxfordshire Cumbria South Gloucestershire Bridgend The successful candidate will be expected to regularly support the South West projects, with visits to the more remote locations typically required on a monthly basis, depending on project requirements and key milestones. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Services Manager to take ownership of MEP delivery from installation through to commissioning and handover across a diverse portfolio of projects. Building Services Manager Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all on-site MEP activities across multiple projects. Coordinate specialist subcontractors to ensure programme targets are achieved. Manage M&E design development, technical queries, and design changes. Ensure compliance with technical specifications, building regulations, and client requirements. Oversee commissioning activities and project handover. Work closely with commercial and delivery teams to manage risk, variations, and quality control. Maintain high standards of health & safety and site compliance. Lead technical meetings with consultants, client representatives, and project stakeholders. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management. Building Services Manager Requirements: Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, Senior M&E Manager, or similar role delivering complex construction projects. Ability to manage technical challenges and drive programme delivery across multiple sites. Strong understanding of commissioning, compliance, and building services coordination. HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience). Valid SMSTS and CSCS Black or Gold Card. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations as required. If you are an experienced Electrical biased Building Services Manager, with expertise in delivering HMP projects, apply now with your latest CV via the link above or contact Julia at Salter Grange. Note : Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, candidates will be subject to security vetting procedures.

An employee-owned and family-feel consultancy CDM Consultancy are growing their team and looking for a Senior CDM Principal Designer. You will work remote and hybrid, as you will be offered full auutonomy to manage your work and schedule. This CDM specialist consultancy have a great reputation and take compliance extremely seriously, which allows for a lot of repeat business being won from their clients. You will receive a profit share bonus and car allowance, on top of you basic salary. They have paid their CDM Principal Designers a bonus every year since becoming employe owned. The Senior CDM Principal Designer role As you carry out the role of Principal Designer, you will offer clients and design teams advisory service on Design Risks. Attend sites to spot potential risk, as well as gathering Pre-Construction Information (PCI), collate/review Construction Phase Plans (CPP) and manage the H&S file. The Senior CDM Principal Designer will have Minimum of 5 years within CDM Principal Design (essential) NEBOSH Construction (essential) Membership with IOSH and APS (essential) Technical qualification/degree (e.g. Architecture, Building Surveying, Engineering etc.) (preferred) In Return? Up to 70,000 Profit share bonus Car Allowance Extremely good career progression Full professional development and training support Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Pension scheme Support with achieving chartership Collaborative and progressive working environment Contact George Cassidy at Brandon James on (phone number removed). Ref: CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Building Control / CertIOSH / GradIOSH / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / H&S / Design Safety / Architecture / MIIRSM

Your new company You will be joining a leading organisation delivering a key infrastructure scheme in the Worcester area. This project forms part of a wider programme of investment across critical utilities infrastructure, focused on improving network resilience, sustainability, and long-term capacity. Your new role As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of a key project within the programme. You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards.This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week on site with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining 3 days. Key responsibilities include: Leading project delivery from pre-construction through to completion Managing subcontractors, consultants, and key stakeholders Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards Monitoring programme schedules, budgets, and risk management Providing regular progress reports to senior stakeholders Driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Project Manager within infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering (ideally waste water) Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks (e.g. NEC contracts) Experience managing programmes, cost control, and risk Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Relevant qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or Project Management) CSCS What you'll get in return Flexible hybrid working model (2 days site / 3 days home) Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project Competitive rate or salary package Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities 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. 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 (url removed)