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️ Project Manager - Construction Northeast Cambridge / West Norfolk £70,000 - £80,000 + package Full-time Permanent Start: ASAP We are currently recruiting for family-run main contractor delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the East of England. With a typical project value of £0.5m to £15m, we operate in major sectors including commercial, education, industrial, leisure, healthcare , and social housing . We're currently looking to strengthen our Senior Site and Project Management team with a driven and experienced Project Manager to lead projects in and around Northeast Cambridge and West Norfolk. If you're looking to take on a rewarding, hands-on leadership role with a highly respected regional contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day operations on site, ensuring delivery in line with programme, cost, quality, and safety expectations Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners effectively and collaboratively Act as the key client interface on projects, representing the business with professionalism and care Work closely with internal teams (Design, Surveying, Buying, Document Control) and report to the Divisional Director Maintain accurate site records and proactively solve problems as they arise Assist the Contracts Manager and mentor junior site managers as needed Deliver projects safely and efficiently, in line with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures What We're Looking For: Experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager from a main contracting background Proven track record managing new build and refurbishment projects up to £15m in value Sector experience in at least one of: commercial, educational, industrial, leisure, health, or housing Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong organisational ability and attention to detail Able to develop and manage short-term programmes (ASTA knowledge beneficial) Proactive, can-do approach with the ability to anticipate challenges on site Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel or lodge away as required Required Qualifications & Training (Desirable): SMSTS CSCS (Manager level) First Aid at Work Temporary Works Coordinator Asbestos Awareness Strong understanding of current Health & Safety legislation What's On Offer: Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience) Company car / car allowance Private healthcare Life assurance & contributory pension scheme Profit-based discretionary bonus Annual leave entitlement Generous travel & lodging allowances Access to internal First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training and genuine long-term career opportunities Location: Ideally based near the northwestern edge of our core region (Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire) within easy reach of the A14 (Cambridge-Ipswich) or M11 (Cambridge-M25) for project access. How to Apply: If you're a results-driven Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative and professional environment, apply now for a confidential conversation.

M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager / Building Services Manager Previous Main Contractor or Sub Contractor or Consultancy experience all considered. Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor - Local Regional Projects + Very Strong Work Pipeline + Excellent Staff Bonus Sector: Building / Construction Role: Open to consider candidates at both M&E Manager level or Senior M&E Manager Level. Due to recent project wins you will work on a projects starting shortly, predominately public sector projects (Schools etc), however previous experience in that sector is not essential. Company: This employer is a very stable company on lots of long term project frameworks and a diverse range of projects including public and private sector, they also already have a 70% plus secure order book for 2026, so a great place for job security and long term local work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transfer their M&E experience into a main contractor environment for example from a Sub contractor or Engineering Consultancyoran alreadyexperienced main contractor M&E Coordinator / Manager. Requirements: To be considered for this M&E Coordinator / Manager role you must meet the following criteria: - Knowledge of Building Sector. - Previous employment as a M&E Co-ordinator, Building Services Coordinator, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer, M&E Supervisor or M&E Project Manager. - Previous experience / knowledge in building sector projects such as Commercial, Leisure, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. - Previous Main Contractor employment would be ideal but not essential, Engineering Consultancy and M&E Subcontractor backgrounds also considered. - Good communication skills. - Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Duties: The responsibility of this role is to coordinate and control specialist engineering installations and ensure that the work is completed with accordance with the specification and completed programme. Key Accountabilities: -Adhering to the company H&S policy. -Monitor, co-ordinate and control the flow of M&E design information to ensure the timely release of information for construction activities. -Ensuring the M&E designers identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety when designing the works. -Review M&E design information at tender stage and undertake a full design gap analysis to advise the bidding team of any design shortfalls. -Ensure all required approvals (statutory, regulatory, client and company) are in place as and when required. -Assist in ensuring that the M&E designers produce design development programmes which meet the needs of the contract programme, and review the programmes regularly as required. -Assist, when required, in the selection and appointment of the M&E consultant designers and design and build sub contractors. -Ensure M&E information released for construction has been reviewed by all interface designers and construction team and amended/approved prior to issue for construction and is in line with the specification/ contract. -Ensure M&E designs and details produced are economic and do not exceed budgeted or estimated cost without good reason and are in conformance with the specified or detailed requirements for quality. -Ensure the M&E design is validated on completion of the works. -Keep appropriate cost and installation records including the witnessing of testing and commissioning as required. -Carry out cost checks on M&E design proposals and report serious deviations to senior management immediately. -Ensure risk assessments are carried out and all risks identified. -Assist in the production of O & M manuals on completion of the project. -Ensure that specialist mechanical and electrical sub-contractors work strictly within company Safety Management System and comply fully with all its requirements. -Promote the use of off site manufacturing to ensure programme and quality requirements are achieved using modern methods. -To ensure that production controls are in place for monitoring, reporting, benchmarking works and improving performance. Remuneration: The successful Mechanical & Electrical Manager / Building Services Manager will receive: CompetitiveBasic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance or Car Pension Bonus (Excellent track record of paying) To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency

Senior Site Manager Northicote Site| £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Come and work for Accord a dynamic, innovative and ambitious housing and social care organisation that provides services to over 80,000 people across the Midlands and beyond. We can offer a great range of benefits with opportunities for you to learn and develop whilst making a real difference to people`s lives. Construction Services is an in-house construction division within Accord delivering projects on behalf of the Regeneration department and other external agencies. The role is to ensure the safe and efficient construction of houses, apartments and care facilities using the LoCal Homes timber panel system. A site based role with responsibility to the Project Manager THE POSITION We are looking for a full time 40 hours per week experienced Senior Site Manager to join our organisation, who share our values. Pay rate of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + car allowance. You will hold a SMSTS, CISRS, NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management Management of health and safety on site The management of Environmental controls on site Direct supervision of direct and subcontract labour on site Calling off materials to suit programme requirements Key stage inspections to ensure compliance with design and specification Maintaining the highest standards of quality across all work on site Maintaining the exterior of the site to present Accord in the best manner Attendance at project meetings with client, subcontractors and specialists Liaison with Design Coordinator to ensure full implementation of the design and specification Liaison with commercial team over site expenditure and cost options Maintaining a daily diary, plant returns, material delivery returns, scaffold register, Reviewing programme with the project manager and working with a short term site programme Liaison with Health and Safety inspectors, Warranty inspectors and Building Control officers - ensuring visits are arranged and instructions are clearly followed Assisting the commercial team with value engineering Attending client project meetings, including assisting with the preparation of the site report. Ensure the use of appropriate management controls. THE LOCATION You will be located on sites across the Midlands and surrounding areas dependent on the project work you are involved with. Flexibility within this role is key and travel is required so a full UK driving licence is essential. Please see job description for full details. HOW DO I APPLY? Click the apply now button or send your CVS and covering letter to (url removed) Should you require any further information or have any questions please call Meena on (phone number removed) or the specialist Recruitment Team can be contacted on (phone number removed). If you cannot get through to us on the provided mobile numbers please email (url removed) and a member will be in touch at our earliest convenience. Please bear with us during this time we appreciate your patience

Vacancy: Site Agent Location: Dublin Salary: €75K - €85K + package A highly experienced Site Agent is required to join a leading Dublin commercial / residential developer with highly valuable projects. The requirement is for an Agent with good site development experience to join the team to look after all excavation, foundations, roads, utilities and services on large scale high density projects. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest developers. The successful person will come from an engineering background, someone who is highly organised with good communication skills and proven record of successful, timely and within budget delivery of large scale housing and/or commercial projects. The Site Agent will have sole responsibility for the resolution of any day to day issues arising on site during the duration of the project and will possess hands-on experience with groundworks, excavation, basements, reinforced concrete and structural steel developments etc. Your Duties & Accountabilities Project Director: day to day operations Design Team and Client : co-ordination of project activities Services Co-ordinator : services Sub-contractors co-ordination Senior Engineer : engineering details and design Purchasing Manager : material and plant requisitioning Foreman : Control of labour, plant and equipment on site Senior Quantity Surveyor : cost issues and compiling the Variation Log and monitoring variations Quality & Environmental : maintaining site records in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements Managing Sub-contractors, engineering and operational staff and personnel on site and supporting the Project Manager in delivering the project to a superior quality completed on time, within budget and implemented within the required safety, environmental and quality parameters. Should possess strong commercial awareness and ability to deal with the whole financial and programmed planning elements of the project Scheduling weekly Work programmes and reviewing weekly progress reports for the Master Construction Programme Serving as Bennett Representative at Site Meetings Facilitating the flow of information between the Design Team and Construction Team Supporting Communication between the Design Team and Sub-Contractors Attending and chairing weekly Management Team Meetings Maintaining site records in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements Managing and implementing of the Safety Management System Implementation of Daily and Weekly Programmes together with the issue of programme details to sub-contractors Qualifications Required: Engineering degree/diploma or related discipline Computer literate in Microsoft Office Package Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrate a high degree of responsiveness Proven track record in Commercial / Residential Projects

Senior Technical Coordinator ( Engineering) Residential Developer - Northants I am currently recruiting on behalf of a niche high end housebuilder in Northants, the technical team are involved in all aspects of housing design but specifically infrastructure and engineering. All of the developments are design and build and all carry their own indiviudual challenges, many of them brownfield and all of them with unique problems to solve. their drive is sustainability, value and ever changing building and environmental legislation. Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, they offer the opportunity to work day by day with an exciting product SUMMARY OF THE ROLE · Provide a practical and cost effective technical service to the Division. · Procure site investigations, surveys, services information etc. to assist the design process. · Management of the technical process ensuring that best practice is followed and that costs are controlled. · Ensure best value is observed in procuring site service contracts. · To oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineers responsible for providing designs for new estate roads and sewers including Section 38, 104 and S278 agreements. · Secure adoption agreements; S38, S104 and S278 to suit the development programme. · To deliver a clear and concise technical briefing to all the related departments at the pre-start stage. · To support the Commercial/Construction/Sales Department with any issues that may arise. · To assist the solicitors in the processing of purchaser queries. · Ensure that the site adoptions process is followed and that the associated agreements are in place and that the bond value is kept to a minimum. · Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis for incorporation into the Board Pack Report. · Liaise with Building Control Bodies to clear engineering related conditions. PERSONAL CHARISTERISTICS · Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation. · Experience of working within established development methodologies. · Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs. · Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical services and how they impact on site acquisition and development. · Ideally qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a related subject with relevant experience, however not essential. · Knowledge and aptitude to identify those issues which impact on land value or development costs and to make the correct allowances. WHAT WILL I BE RESPONSIBLE FOR? This challenging position will require you to liaise with external consultants, service authorities, attend site meetings, liaise with Site Managers, and other departments, in order to facilitate the punctual coordination of civil and structural engineering designs, including services, and of general infrastructure works on new-build housing sites, from acquisition through to adoption. You will be reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. If you feel you possess the skills and mentality needed to be successful in this role, please do not hesitate to contact Gary Hazeldene at or on (Apply online only)

My client, a well-established main contractor, has an immediate requirement for a site Manager for a large scale residential ‘lived in’ refurbishment project and ongoing works. The successful candidate must have proven experience of working in large site teams, to include: managing assistant Site Managers, direct labour operatives and Sub-contractors. In addition, experience of managing on large scale refurbishment works within social housing is essential. Experience of managing the following on large scale projects is essential: Scaffold, windows/doors, EWI & Render, painting, Enabling works, Structural concrete repair, brickwork repair. The successful candidate must be locally based and meet the below essential criteria. Overall Purpose of the role: • Ensure the delivery of multi million pound refurbishment projects on time and on budget, whilst to the clients’ satisfaction. • Build sound relationships with Residents, ensuring they are satisfied and kept informed. • Ensure the co-ordination of operatives, sub-contractors and suppliers in a planned, controlled manner whilst ensuring efficiency of the works and minimizing costs. • Management of project timescales and planning; communicating changes to all relevant parties • To prepare and keep an up-to-date project plan • To identify and gain approval for variation orders when deviating from the agreed project specification. • Monitoring of project budgets, including sub-contractor and material invoices, and the application of variation orders. • Responsibility for the application and monitoring of all Health and Safety practices associated to the project-including induction and site safety. • To attend regular update meeting with client, Senior Management and Project Coordinators, providing clear and concise documentation and progress plans. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and achieve high levels of customer service. • Ensure the timely delivery of management information and project reporting. • To build sound working relationships with clients and Sub-contractors for future works. Essential criteria: • Must have good IT skills with working knowledge if MS Office Suite Inc. Excel, and Microsoft Project • Able to maintain quality and push programme in a fast moving environment. • Must have CSCS, SMSTS, Firs aid qualifications at minimum • A clear communicator who is personable and able to maintain good relationships with residents, the client and all other parties. • Experience of working as a main contractor Site Manager or equivalent on large ‘lived in’ residential refurbishment projects • Working knowledge of the building and maintenance industry • Knowledge of Health and Safety practices • Excellent team working, communication and organizational skills • Confidence and ability to engage with the Senior Management Team. Unfortunately those candidates that do not meet the essential criteria below will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, it is with regret that we cannot respond to each application individually. If you have not received a response within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion

My client, a well-established main contractor, has an immediate requirement for a site Manager for a large scale residential ‘lived in’ refurbishment project and ongoing works. The successful candidate must have proven experience of working in large site teams, to include: managing assistant Site Managers, direct labour operatives and Sub-contractors. In addition, experience of managing on large scale refurbishment works within social housing is essential. Experience of managing the following on large scale projects is essential: Scaffold, windows/doors, EWI & Render, painting, Enabling works, Structural concrete repair, brickwork repair. In addition to the above, candidates must have experience of using/managing works being carried out from cradles/mast Climbers. The successful candidate must be locally based and meet the below essential criteria. Overall Purpose of the role: • Ensure the delivery of multi million pound refurbishment projects on time and on budget, whilst to the clients’ satisfaction. • Build sound relationships with Residents, ensuring they are satisfied and kept informed. • Ensure the co-ordination of operatives, sub-contractors and suppliers in a planned, controlled manner whilst ensuring efficiency of the works and minimizing costs. • Management of project timescales and planning; communicating changes to all relevant parties • To prepare and keep an up-to-date project plan • To identify and gain approval for variation orders when deviating from the agreed project specification. • Monitoring of project budgets, including sub-contractor and material invoices, and the application of variation orders. • Responsibility for the application and monitoring of all Health and Safety practices associated to the project-including induction and site safety. • To attend regular update meeting with client, Senior Management and Project Coordinators, providing clear and concise documentation and progress plans. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and achieve high levels of customer service. • Ensure the timely delivery of management information and project reporting. • To build sound working relationships with clients and Sub-contractors for future works. Essential criteria: • Must have good IT skills with working knowledge if MS Office Suite Inc. Excel, and Microsoft Project • Able to maintain quality and push programme in a fast moving environment. • Must have CSCS, SMSTS, Firs aid qualifications at minimum • A clear communicator who is personable and able to maintain good relationships with residents, the client and all other parties. • Experience of working as a main contractor Site Manager or equivalent on large ‘lived in’ residential refurbishment projects • Working knowledge of the building and maintenance industry • Knowledge of Health and Safety practices • Excellent team working, communication and organizational skills • Confidence and ability to engage with the Senior Management Team. Unfortunately those candidates that do not meet the essential criteria below will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, it is with regret that we cannot respond to each application individually. If you have not received a response within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion