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The business This is a contractor that consistently features among the most active in the UK market -a business with a strong civils and infrastructure pedigree, a healthy forward order book, and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value schemes. They're well-regarded in the industry, retain good people, and have a pipeline that gives freelancers a genuine route to extended and repeat engagements. The role You'll be taking commercial ownership of a sizeable civils package - primarily earthworks with associated drainage and surfacing works. It's a standalone, site-based position reporting into a visiting Managing QS, so you'll need to be comfortable managing the day-to-day commercial output independently. What's involved Full commercial management of the civils package from current stage through to completion Subcontractor procurement, management, and account finalisation CVIs, early warnings, and compensation events under NEC Cost reporting and forecasting Keeping the Managing QS fully sighted without needing to be chased What they're looking for A civils QS background - earthworks, drainage, or highways experience preferred Solid NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4) Someone who can operate autonomously on site without day-to-day oversight Available in the near term and able to commit through to December, with a strong possibility of extension beyond that The detail Outside IR35 Based on site Contract to December, with extension likely subject to both parties

The business This is a contractor that consistently features among the most active in the UK market -a business with a strong civils and infrastructure pedigree, a healthy forward order book, and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value schemes. They're well-regarded in the industry, retain good people, and have a pipeline that gives freelancers a genuine route to extended and repeat engagements. The role You'll be taking commercial ownership of a sizeable civils package - primarily earthworks with associated drainage and surfacing works. It's a standalone, site-based position reporting into a visiting Managing QS, so you'll need to be comfortable managing the day-to-day commercial output independently. What's involved Full commercial management of the civils package from current stage through to completion Subcontractor procurement, management, and account finalisation CVIs, early warnings, and compensation events under NEC Cost reporting and forecasting Keeping the Managing QS fully sighted without needing to be chased What they're looking for A civils QS background - earthworks, drainage, or highways experience preferred Solid NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4) Someone who can operate autonomously on site without day-to-day oversight Available in the near term and able to commit through to December, with a strong possibility of extension beyond that The detail Outside IR35 Based on site in Coventry Contract to December, with extension likely subject to both parties

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

Assistant Quantity Surveyor £28,000 £35,000 + Car (or allowance) & Benefits Bristol The investment by the UK government into the rail network continues to increase and opportunities with our client come with that investment. If you are an Estimator from a rail, civils or construction background looking for a new and exciting opportunity in a thriving billion-pound organisation with a healthy pipeline of projects coupled with an outstanding tender success ratio, then this will be for you! The Role The variety in this role is endless! Working mainly on long term framework agreements that can have anywhere up to 60 live jobs across the Southern part of the UK running concurrently. The works mainly consist of building repair works, platform resurfacings, signal box refurbishments, canopy repairs and Mechanical and Electrical jobs including lighting. This role will be on a high volume, low value framework which will require you to actively overcome challenges. As the work is high volume there will be an expectation to complete assigned tasks competently, but at speed. The work is largely civil engineering including grit lasting, bridges and platform refurbishments and some building works. The building element is likely to include things such as level crossing repairs as well as other minor works. You will need to take instruction from the commercial team and their assistants and create accurate cost value reports for the senior commercial team and the end client. The company: One of the UK’s largest Tier 1 contractors in the Rail Industry is experiencing a period of huge growth after being awarded several key contracts in UK. Due to winning these bids they need to grow the team to keep up with demand (which is in no short supply!), offering job security and stability. They carry out contracts directly for Network Rail and other train operators across the UK and have a wide variety of Rail infrastructure projects they are working on including building refurbishments, Mechanical and Electrical, Structure remediations, Earthworks and planned maintenance. They also invest heavily in the future of the business, whether it is on professional qualifications (for example encouraging their team to achieve chartered status) and have a Gold Award for “Investors in People which is testament to how seriously they take their role as a major UK employer. They want to process the correct candidate from Quantity surveyor as soon as realistically possible. The opportunities from there are to the n go on to become a Senior QS and/or Chartership. Renumeration: Basic salary is subject to experience and is accompanied with generous holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays. They will also provide funding and support training and development and offer full support in candidates that express the appetite to progress. There is the opportunity for you to take either a company vehicle or a vehicle allowance as well as 5% pension contributions within the package being offered. Agile/Hybrid/Flexible working is also available, but you will also need to maintain a presence within the office. About you: An Assistant Quantity Surveyor who can demonstrate capability in working to targets and deadlines as well as overcoming challenges will thrive in this environment. A qualification in Quantity Surveying is desired but they are also open to applicants who have ‘learned on the job’ and can demonstrate a strong commercial acumen. If you have worked in a fast-paced industry such as rail maintenance, building maintenance or facilities management I would love to hear from you! You will also require a full and clean UK driving license. Next Steps Do you a background in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance or Rail as an Assistant Surveyor? Are you ambitious and adaptable at what you turn your hand to? If this sounds like it could be you, please email me or call (phone number removed) for your chance to move or advance into the UK’s most thriving infrastructure sector. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

MCH Recruitment is currently supporting a leading contractor that is an integrated highways service provider operating across London and the South of England. They also that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Our clients services include highways term maintenance, street lighting and electrical services, surfacing, traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects. They are now looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Key responsibilities: * The main purpose for a Project Quantity Surveyor is to achieve maximum recovery and cash flow whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the client. * Looking at the detail of all costs and keeping them to a minimum whilst maintaining excellent relationships with the supply chain – subcontractors, suppliers. * Being the key commercial contact on site to help support, advise and develop all members of staff on both commercial and contractual matters. * Making sure there are no out of period costs and value on the contract. * Ensuring the contract WIP is under 75% of turnover * Highlight any risks identified to the project manager / senior surveyor and discuss and implement resolutions to mitigate risks. Skills and Experience * Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). * Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering. * A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained * Significant on-site experience of maintenance contracts * Experience of onsite measures * NEC form of contract and subcontract conditions * Managing others * Fibre/Civils/Utilities Background needed

MCH Recruitment is currently supporting a leading contractor that is an integrated highways service provider operating across London and the South of England. They also that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Our clients services include highways term maintenance, street lighting and electrical services, surfacing, traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects. This exciting position has been created to oversee the installation of high speed broadband throughout the city of Swindon. Reporting to the Managing Surveyor and working alongside the project managers, the Project Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage a onsite measurement clerk to successfully deliver that project. They are now looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Key responsibilities: * The main purpose for a Project Quantity Surveyor is to achieve maximum recovery and cash flow whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the client. * Looking at the detail of all costs and keeping them to a minimum whilst maintaining excellent relationships with the supply chain – subcontractors, suppliers. * Being the key commercial contact on site to help support, advise and develop all members of staff on both commercial and contractual matters. * Making sure there are no out of period costs and value on the contract. * Ensuring the contract WIP is under 75% of turnover * Highlight any risks identified to the project manager / senior surveyor and discuss and implement resolutions to mitigate risks. Skills and Experience * Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). * Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering. * A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained * Significant on-site experience of maintenance contracts * Experience of onsite measures * NEC form of contract and subcontract conditions * Managing others * Fibre/Civils/Utilities Background needed