The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled and ambitious Estimator to join a highly respected construction business, renowned for delivering exquisite high end residential refurbishment projects across the most exclusive areas of London. Based primarily out of their prestigious Chelsea office, you will be instrumental in the pre construction phase of schemes with project values often reaching several million pounds. This role offers a unique chance to shape the commercial success of some of London's most sought-after residential properties. Key Responsibilities As the Estimator, you will take ownership of the critical financial planning for our projects, with the scope to broaden your expertise into full commercial management. Your duties will include: Preparing highly detailed, accurate cost estimates and tender proposals for complex high end residential refurbishments. Managing the full tendering process, from initial enquiry through to final submission. Leading procurement and managing subcontractor package analysis. Budget management and providing accurate, timely financial reporting to senior management. Working closely with design teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure commercial viability and successful project delivery. Crucially, this role offers a varied workload with a blend of estimating and post-contract duties, including contract administration and commercial management. What We're Looking For We are seeking a commercially astute professional with a proven track record. The ideal candidate will have: Some Experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor working specifically on high end residential or complex refurbishment projects in the UK. Exceptional commercial awareness and a meticulous attention to detail. The ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tender programs concurrently, and meet strict deadlines. Outstanding communication skills and a professional demeanor essential for managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations. This position is perfect for: An assistant Estimator looking to expand their remit into full project lifecycle management (pre- and post-contract). A Quantity Surveyor who thrives on the challenge of detailed estimating while still maintaining involvement in live commercial management. The Rewards In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer: Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a competitive package. Projects: The chance to work on truly prestigious, award-winning residential schemes in prime London locations. Career Development: Excellent long-term prospects for professional growth and advancement within a stable and highly successful business. Location: A modern, professional office base in Chelsea. Ready to estimate the next chapter of your career? Apply Below.
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled and ambitious Estimator to join a highly respected construction business, renowned for delivering exquisite high end residential refurbishment projects across the most exclusive areas of London. Based primarily out of their prestigious Chelsea office, you will be instrumental in the pre construction phase of schemes with project values often reaching several million pounds. This role offers a unique chance to shape the commercial success of some of London's most sought-after residential properties. Key Responsibilities As the Estimator, you will take ownership of the critical financial planning for our projects, with the scope to broaden your expertise into full commercial management. Your duties will include: Preparing highly detailed, accurate cost estimates and tender proposals for complex high end residential refurbishments. Managing the full tendering process, from initial enquiry through to final submission. Leading procurement and managing subcontractor package analysis. Budget management and providing accurate, timely financial reporting to senior management. Working closely with design teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure commercial viability and successful project delivery. Crucially, this role offers a varied workload with a blend of estimating and post-contract duties, including contract administration and commercial management. What We're Looking For We are seeking a commercially astute professional with a proven track record. The ideal candidate will have: Some Experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor working specifically on high end residential or complex refurbishment projects in the UK. Exceptional commercial awareness and a meticulous attention to detail. The ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tender programs concurrently, and meet strict deadlines. Outstanding communication skills and a professional demeanor essential for managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations. This position is perfect for: An assistant Estimator looking to expand their remit into full project lifecycle management (pre- and post-contract). A Quantity Surveyor who thrives on the challenge of detailed estimating while still maintaining involvement in live commercial management. The Rewards In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer: Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a competitive package. Projects: The chance to work on truly prestigious, award-winning residential schemes in prime London locations. Career Development: Excellent long-term prospects for professional growth and advancement within a stable and highly successful business. Location: A modern, professional office base in Chelsea. Ready to estimate the next chapter of your career? Apply Below.
Assistant Project Manager Location: Oxford Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 + Training & Progression Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Fetch Recruitment are partnering with a leading local builder to find their next future leader. Are you a Graduate or Assistant looking for a clear path into construction project management? Our client is expanding, and we are looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join their Oxford team. This role is specifically designed for someone who wants to train, learn the ropes, and fast-track their career into full Project Management. If you have a relevant degree (like Urban Planning, Construction Management, or Design) or hands-on site experience and want to transition into management, we want to hear from you. What you will do: Support the senior team on residential and commercial projects across Oxfordshire. Assist with project admin, CAD/Revit tasks, and document preparation. Attend site visits, shadow client meetings, and monitor progress. Learn to manage timelines, budgets, and health & safety protocols. What we are looking for: A degree in a relevant field OR practical site experience (labouring/trades background is a huge plus). Basic knowledge of CAD, Revit, or design software. Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn. Full UK driving license and access to a car. Based in or very close to Oxford. What we offer: Full mentorship and hands-on career training. A clear, structured pathway to becoming a PM. Competitive starting salary with regular reviews.
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
Assistant Project Manager Location: Oxford Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 + Training & Progression Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Fetch Recruitment are partnering with a leading local builder to find their next future leader. Are you a Graduate or Assistant looking for a clear path into construction project management? Our client is expanding, and we are looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join their Oxford team. This role is specifically designed for someone who wants to train, learn the ropes, and fast-track their career into full Project Management. If you have a relevant degree (like Urban Planning, Construction Management, or Design) or hands-on site experience and want to transition into management, we want to hear from you. What you will do: Support the senior team on residential and commercial projects across Oxfordshire. Assist with project admin, CAD/Revit tasks, and document preparation. Attend site visits, shadow client meetings, and monitor progress. Learn to manage timelines, budgets, and health & safety protocols. What we are looking for: A degree in a relevant field OR practical site experience (labouring/trades background is a huge plus). Basic knowledge of CAD, Revit, or design software. Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn. Full UK driving license and access to a car. Based in or very close to Oxford. What we offer: Full mentorship and hands-on career training. A clear, structured pathway to becoming a PM. Competitive starting salary with regular reviews.
Fetch are exclusively working with a refrubishment & fit out contractor based in South West London looking to bolster up there M&E team with an expierenced Technical Services Manager (TSM). The Technical Services Manager has responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of either the Mechanical or Electrical items within the project. The role reports to the Directors. Responsibilities To ensure that all areas of responsibility (below) are managed and co-ordinated to ensure that all project, quality and contractual responsibilities on the relevant project are discharged. 1. Manage the production of detailed programme by the M&E subcontractor specialist using the dates and durations noted on the main construction programme. The following items are key for M&E programming: - The M&E subcontractor to issue their procurement schedule -Programme broken down into elements of works -Each element of work will have a duration allocated -Each element of work will have labour resources allocated 2. Do tender return comparisons. 3. Attend pre, mid and post tender interviews with clients. 4. Request and check RAMS and MS for all works undertaken by appointed M&E sub-contractor specialists. 5. Co-ordinate the M&E works with the site managers 6. Ensure the M&E subcontractors always have the latest working drawings to hand. 7. Manage the working drawings process by reviewing the working drawings in drafting process. 8. Relay the importance of following the working drawings; if you do have to deviate from the working drawings make the office working drawings team are made aware. 9. Liaise with client consulting team to ensure all information required is provided prior to works commencement. 10. Prepare and issue RFIs using the RFI template- this is to be agreed at the beginning of the project with the site management team as they may issue RFIs themselves. 11. Manage the technical submittals approval process using the technical submittal template- this is to be agreed at the beginning of the project with the site management team as they may issue technical submittals themselves. 12. Carry out first & second fix quality checks with the M&E sub-contractors and issue sign off sheets to site managers. 13. Attend & lead pre-start meetings with quantity surveyors for sub-contractors appointing; ensure that all the relevant queries are clarified. 14. Manage sub-contractors by requesting attendance when site is ready; issue site instructions when changes to the scheme are required; manage their progress on site in line with the project programme. 15. Organise hand over meetings with sub-contractors at completion of works and request that the functionality of the system(s) installed is demonstrated. 16. File all the correspondence with utilities companies. 17. Provide utilities tracker update for each monthly progress meeting. 18. Request and agree with the site manager a dedicated storage location for mechanical materials and a dedicated storage location for electrical materials. 19. Manage the commissioning programming process, collect method statements from sub-contractors, assist with sequencing and durations of commissioning activities. 20. Provide the site team weekly updates for the commissioning report. 21. Provide progress reports to the site management team prior to the client progress meetings. 22. Record changes/variations to the scheme on a weekly basis or 23. Manage the technical information for O&M manuals and Building User Guides 24. Develop and form relationships with services suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, clients and internal team 25. Ensure the BMS processes are adhered, and its integrity is maintained If this is of interest please apply for the rol with an updated CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss you rexpierence.
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
Fetch are exclusively working with a refrubishment & fit out contractor based in South West London looking to bolster up there M&E team with an expierenced Technical Services Manager (TSM). The Technical Services Manager has responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of either the Mechanical or Electrical items within the project. The role reports to the Directors. Responsibilities To ensure that all areas of responsibility (below) are managed and co-ordinated to ensure that all project, quality and contractual responsibilities on the relevant project are discharged. 1. Manage the production of detailed programme by the M&E subcontractor specialist using the dates and durations noted on the main construction programme. The following items are key for M&E programming: - The M&E subcontractor to issue their procurement schedule -Programme broken down into elements of works -Each element of work will have a duration allocated -Each element of work will have labour resources allocated 2. Do tender return comparisons. 3. Attend pre, mid and post tender interviews with clients. 4. Request and check RAMS and MS for all works undertaken by appointed M&E sub-contractor specialists. 5. Co-ordinate the M&E works with the site managers 6. Ensure the M&E subcontractors always have the latest working drawings to hand. 7. Manage the working drawings process by reviewing the working drawings in drafting process. 8. Relay the importance of following the working drawings; if you do have to deviate from the working drawings make the office working drawings team are made aware. 9. Liaise with client consulting team to ensure all information required is provided prior to works commencement. 10. Prepare and issue RFIs using the RFI template- this is to be agreed at the beginning of the project with the site management team as they may issue RFIs themselves. 11. Manage the technical submittals approval process using the technical submittal template- this is to be agreed at the beginning of the project with the site management team as they may issue technical submittals themselves. 12. Carry out first & second fix quality checks with the M&E sub-contractors and issue sign off sheets to site managers. 13. Attend & lead pre-start meetings with quantity surveyors for sub-contractors appointing; ensure that all the relevant queries are clarified. 14. Manage sub-contractors by requesting attendance when site is ready; issue site instructions when changes to the scheme are required; manage their progress on site in line with the project programme. 15. Organise hand over meetings with sub-contractors at completion of works and request that the functionality of the system(s) installed is demonstrated. 16. File all the correspondence with utilities companies. 17. Provide utilities tracker update for each monthly progress meeting. 18. Request and agree with the site manager a dedicated storage location for mechanical materials and a dedicated storage location for electrical materials. 19. Manage the commissioning programming process, collect method statements from sub-contractors, assist with sequencing and durations of commissioning activities. 20. Provide the site team weekly updates for the commissioning report. 21. Provide progress reports to the site management team prior to the client progress meetings. 22. Record changes/variations to the scheme on a weekly basis or 23. Manage the technical information for O&M manuals and Building User Guides 24. Develop and form relationships with services suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, clients and internal team 25. Ensure the BMS processes are adhered, and its integrity is maintained If this is of interest please apply for the rol with an updated CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss you rexpierence.
Our client is a specialist architectural and structural steelwork contractor delivering bespoke large-scale projects across London and the South East. As Design Manager, you will: Manage and coordinate all design and draughting activities for multiple live projects Lead and mentor a team of draughtsmen, supporting their development and overseeing output quality Oversee drawing production using Tekla Structures and other CAD software Liaise with architects, structural engineers, main contractors, and clients to resolve design queries and drive technical solutions Attend site surveys and progress meetings as needed Support project teams through fabrication and installation phases, ensuring designs are buildable, cost-effective, and compliant Key Requirements: Proven experience in a Design Manager, Senior Draughtsman, or similar leadership role within architectural metalwork, structural steelwork, or a related sector Ability to read and interpret complex architectural and structural drawings Confident communicating with architects, designers, fabricators, and site teams Proficiency with Tekla Structures is essential Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Sep 26, 2026
Full time
Our client is a specialist architectural and structural steelwork contractor delivering bespoke large-scale projects across London and the South East. As Design Manager, you will: Manage and coordinate all design and draughting activities for multiple live projects Lead and mentor a team of draughtsmen, supporting their development and overseeing output quality Oversee drawing production using Tekla Structures and other CAD software Liaise with architects, structural engineers, main contractors, and clients to resolve design queries and drive technical solutions Attend site surveys and progress meetings as needed Support project teams through fabrication and installation phases, ensuring designs are buildable, cost-effective, and compliant Key Requirements: Proven experience in a Design Manager, Senior Draughtsman, or similar leadership role within architectural metalwork, structural steelwork, or a related sector Ability to read and interpret complex architectural and structural drawings Confident communicating with architects, designers, fabricators, and site teams Proficiency with Tekla Structures is essential Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing architectural metalwork specialist with an annual turnover of approximately 10 million and a strong secured pipeline of work over the next two years. The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of high-quality architectural metalwork and is currently delivering a 2.5 million package in East London , incorporating balconies and a range of bespoke architectural metalwork elements. Due to continued growth and a healthy forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of the project on site. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager to join a growing specialist contractor where there is genuine scope for long-term progression and further project opportunities . The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the architectural metalwork installation, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager, client team, principal contractor and site-based trades to ensure the smooth delivery of the works. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day installation and delivery of architectural metalwork on site. Take responsibility for site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. Coordinate installation teams, subcontractors and specialist trades. Plan and monitor labour, materials, plant and site resources. Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed programmes. Coordinate with the principal contractor and other trades to ensure interfaces are effectively managed. Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues at an early stage. Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure quality requirements are achieved. Carry out regular inspections and ensure defects and snags are identified and closed out promptly. Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with the company's health and safety procedures. Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates to the project management team. Review drawings, specifications and installation details, identifying any technical or sequencing issues. Assist with the coordination of design, fabrication and site installation where required. Manage site documentation, RAMS, permits, inspections and relevant records. Liaise with the client's team, principal contractor and other stakeholders professionally and effectively. Support the wider project team in achieving programme, commercial and quality objectives. About You We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a background in architectural metalwork, structural steel, balconies, fa ade, cladding or another closely related specialist construction environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience managing specialist construction packages on live sites. Experience working with architectural metalwork, balconies, structural steel or similar . A strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Experience managing installation teams and subcontractors. Strong health and safety awareness. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The confidence to deal directly with principal contractors, clients and other trades. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving site issues. The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. A strong eye for detail and quality. Relevant SMSTS , CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing architectural metalwork specialist with an annual turnover of approximately 10 million and a strong secured pipeline of work over the next two years. The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of high-quality architectural metalwork and is currently delivering a 2.5 million package in East London , incorporating balconies and a range of bespoke architectural metalwork elements. Due to continued growth and a healthy forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of the project on site. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager to join a growing specialist contractor where there is genuine scope for long-term progression and further project opportunities . The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the architectural metalwork installation, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager, client team, principal contractor and site-based trades to ensure the smooth delivery of the works. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day installation and delivery of architectural metalwork on site. Take responsibility for site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. Coordinate installation teams, subcontractors and specialist trades. Plan and monitor labour, materials, plant and site resources. Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed programmes. Coordinate with the principal contractor and other trades to ensure interfaces are effectively managed. Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues at an early stage. Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure quality requirements are achieved. Carry out regular inspections and ensure defects and snags are identified and closed out promptly. Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with the company's health and safety procedures. Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates to the project management team. Review drawings, specifications and installation details, identifying any technical or sequencing issues. Assist with the coordination of design, fabrication and site installation where required. Manage site documentation, RAMS, permits, inspections and relevant records. Liaise with the client's team, principal contractor and other stakeholders professionally and effectively. Support the wider project team in achieving programme, commercial and quality objectives. About You We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a background in architectural metalwork, structural steel, balconies, fa ade, cladding or another closely related specialist construction environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience managing specialist construction packages on live sites. Experience working with architectural metalwork, balconies, structural steel or similar . A strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Experience managing installation teams and subcontractors. Strong health and safety awareness. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The confidence to deal directly with principal contractors, clients and other trades. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving site issues. The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. A strong eye for detail and quality. Relevant SMSTS , CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.
