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Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a Tier 1, international civil engineering contractor on marine projects in the Helensburgh area as part of a long term framework. The role offers hybrid working and accommodation in the local area can be provided if required. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your duties as Senior Quantity Surveyor will include: Prompt presentation of all applications for payment, including all contractual entitlements. Ensuring that payments are received in accordance with the contract terms. Prompt submission of estimate / tendering information to the client. Prompt presentation of Final Accounts, including negotiation of all contractual entitlements. Prompt presentation of weekly cost / value information, delivery schedules and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data. Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts. Preparation and presentation of forward work schedules and cash flows. Procurement, negotiation and placing of Sub-contract Orders. Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts. Ensuring that all contractual letters/ notices and information are presented in accordance with the contract requirements. Preparation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc. Commercial support to the site and contracts management team. Commercial support to the Estimating and Procurement teams. Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information. Applications for the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with: Minimum qualifications of HND Quantity Surveying Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on building or civil engineering projects. Applicants from a PQS background will also be considered. Excellent communication skills

Estimator - Civil Engineering - Competitive Salary + Benefits - Livingston, West Lothian Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on major civil engineering projects across the UK and Ireland? Due to continued growth, Farrans Construction is looking for a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our Pre-Contract team in Livingston. This is a great opportunity to be involved in high-value tenders and play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects. The Role You'll be part of a fast-paced Pre-Contract team responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost estimates for large-scale civil engineering projects. Working closely with bid managers, engineers, and supply chain partners, you'll help shape winning tender submissions across sectors including roads, bridges, water, renewables, and marine . Projects typically range from £10m to £50m+ , giving you exposure to complex and high-impact work. What You'll Be Doing Prepare detailed cost estimates for major civil engineering tenders Review tender documentation and contract conditions Develop and extract Bills of Quantities Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors Analyse and align supplier quotations with project requirements Price temporary works and project preliminaries Support and lead tender adjudication processes Work with bid teams to meet submission deadlines Attend site visits and pre-construction meetings Maintain accurate records of all tender submissions What We're Looking For Honours degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other related discipline Applicants with HND/HNC in similar discipline will be considered provided they can demonstrate a proven track record in Estimating within Civil Engineering sector Sound knowledge of civil engineering construction, with site experience or established civils estimator with 5+ years Knowledge of construction and engineering within the UK/ROI Proficiency with working with Estimating Software (Conquest/Candy) Skilled and experienced at estimating, pricing works and cost management Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook Full Driving License Strong numerical/mathematical and data analysis skills Accurate and consistent approach Good communication skills and the ability to engage with clients at all levels About Farrans At Farrans Construction, the focus is on building, transforming, and connecting communities. The projects delivered across the UK and Ireland play a vital role in everyday life, with sustainability and social responsibility at the heart of everything the business does. The culture is open, supportive, and built around continuous learning and development. The Benefits Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and long-term career growth. Competitive salary + 30+ days annual leave Clear career progression with chartership and training support Pension, health cash plan, and 24/7 wellbeing support Flexible working and family-friendly policies Discounts, referral scheme, and share scheme If you're ready to take the next step in your estimating career, apply now .

Retail Account Project Manager Swindon area Up to 45,000 plus bonus 8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Shop Fit Out Account Manager for a forward-thinking retail fit-out company. Applicants must have a background in shop fit out managing retail projects onsite. Key Duties: Maintain and develop strong relationships with new and existing clients and client-appointed partners. Ensure professional dialogue with clients and partners to a high standard expected of a client-facing role. Maximise client opportunities including managing enquiries, key cost documents and settling financial accounts within agreed timescales. Monitor and ensure accuracy of all client pricing documents. Review client templates to ensure all project elements are captured and priced correctly. Review and produce project final accounts and negotiate where necessary. Audit all new business estimating relating to assigned client accounts. Apply commercial judgement to ensure estimates, quotes and tenders secure new business. Work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure project success. Support account tendering and produce successful tender documents and pricing. Liaise with clients and business partners on commercial position. Manage all assigned client projects to the highest standards. Oversee prototype development and manage client expectations. Monitor project quotations for accuracy against drawings and schedules. Manage stock levels to ensure efficiency and commercial performance. Agree final accounts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Produce accurate weekly reports on project quotation and final account status. Improve cost of sale and maintain margins within subcontract and labour categories. Report on targets and effectiveness of activity. Audit new business estimates for commercial competitiveness. Monitor pricing rates to ensure commercial viability. Maintain effective communication across all areas of the role. Establish tactical and strategic needs within the scope of the role. Update business sales forecast documents monthly. Comply with company protocols, standards and ethos. Requirements: Strong evidence of managing retail shop fit out projects. Strong liaison and relationship management skills. High standard of written and verbal communication. Ability to apply sound commercial judgement and negotiation skills. Recognised qualification or suitable experience in client account management. Experience within retail interiors and display equipment managing key retail clients. Ability to interpret drawings, schedules, bills of material, quantity analysis and client control documents. Understanding of working methods within various tendering processes. What We Offer: Up to 45,000 salary plus bonus. Hybrid working (two days from home, three office based). Interested? Apply now or contact Kristy at the Acorn by Synergie Chippenham branch for more information. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

My client has a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join its established Capital (planned and refurbishment based contracts works) business (inc Kitchen, Bathroom , Fire Risk ) which will be based in Cheltenham . Typically you will be out at customers a large proportion of the week . Jobs are tendering / estimating so can be typically smaller value ( relatively ) but high volume along with one off bigger projects . The role will be working on a new contract with a 5-year programme upgrading 2,500 homes for Cheltenham residents. The initial project will be upgrading kitchens and bathrooms; however, it is expected that the unit will develop into other areas such as decarbonisation retrofit, fire safety and other major refurbishment projects. As such, there is a great opportunity here for someone to increase the scope and level of their responsibility as the business unit grows. Many of their QS have risen quickly through the ranks here - and people stay with them . They are one of the UK s largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide . A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. £54,900 inc car allowance (6.5K) , plus a private mileage scheme and fuel card , pension, healthcare, life insurance + profit share (last year 14%) They have continued to have a fantastic year full of growth and opportunity company wide and are excited to announce a long-term contract win which has been secured within the Capital (planned works/ Refurbishment) division so need an additional Quantity Surveyor in this specialisation and to actively impact their commercial success from the very beginning of a new contract set up. Ultimately, they are a commercially focused business, but they focus on people, sustainability, and exceptional client delivery/customer satisfaction to achieve this. You will thrive in collaborating with the operational team, while managing the full commercial responsibility for the financial and commercial aspects of our planned works for our local authority client. Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance 23 days annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor within the Capital works division, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks and solutions for mitigating these. Prepare budget cost value reconciliations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the beginning. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets and contract milestones are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and the progress of contracts are discussed and resolved proactively. Take purchase, credit and debtor responsibility using COINS to achieve expected cash flow. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance exceptional to budget, value, progress, quality, and safety) Produce monthly contract valuations. What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues, fostering a real working together environment. Proven experience in a similar quantity surveying. Project surveying role Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million. A key eye for identifying areas to save money, reduce costs and maximise value. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor QS housing social council kitchen kitchen kitchen bathroom bathroom bathroom fire risk fire risk carbon de-carbonisation decarbonisation retro fit retrofit council cheltenham gloucester bristol gloucs gloucester cheltenham gloucestershire gloucestershire quantity surveyor car company car profit share bonus profit share private health fire fire council housing housing housing

IT Systems Engineer Hybrid Ringwood HQ In this role you will have the ability to improve the technical infrastructure and working practises of over 20,000 NHS personnel.You will be joining an ambitious technical services company with a dedicated and ambitious management team with a bright future. Having started life as an IT Services partner to the NHS, the company now employ over 100 personnel and deliver enterprise solutions that have a huge impact on the ability of the NHS to deliver clinical care. Duties Include: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to scope, define, and refine technical requirements. Design, plan, document, implement and configure technical solutions in line with project needs and industry best practice. Produce clear and detailed technical work packages to support successful project delivery. Provide technical input for estimating, scoping, Statements of Work, and both normal and emergency change requests. Support the transition of solutions into live service, including documentation, process development, training, and knowledge transfer. Maintain consistent deployment practices across customers and projects. Collaborate closely with project managers, providing clear technical insight to support planning and delivery. Skills and Experience 2+ years of experience in a similar role, within large, diverse enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Good cyber security awareness, with understanding of security best practices. Excellent working knowledge with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft System Center (e.g., MECM), Microsoft Azure, M365/Office 365, and Microsoft Intune. Operating system experience across Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and associated technologies (Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, Certificate Services, Windows Admin Center, SQL Server). Knowledge of antivirus tools, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Committed to continuous learning and actively pursuing vendor certifications. High attention to detail with a proactive, ownership-driven approach. Benefits Company Profit Share 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays + birthday + extra (performance dependant) Company sick pay policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Dental Cashback Plan Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Client Services Manager to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role. They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry. Job Purpose Your role will involve delivering outstanding customer service through excellent communication and attention to detail, to demanding clients, in a fast paced environment. The role heavily involves internal project management and administration of up to 30 projects at any one time, with an average of 15-20. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing this type of workload. Pay and Benefits Starting Salary is £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Working Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (please note, this is a full time office based role!) Paid time off during company Christmas shutdown period in addition to your annual holiday entitlement Death in service x 2 years Health Shield Peninsula benefits package Job Role and Responsibilities Deliver outstanding customer service to demanding clients through clear communication and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment Manage and interpret new client briefs, preparing them for internal review and processing across multiple departments Handle multiple client projects simultaneously at different stages, including estimating, development, manufacturing, and dispatch Act as the primary point of contact, keeping clients consistently informed on project progress and updates Oversee projects across the full lifecycle, from initial brief through to final delivery Coordinate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely execution of client requirements What we need from you A background in POS or print is preferable The role requires good numerical and written skills. Must have experience of managing large clients in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage multiple live projects (average of 15-20) This role offers a great opportunity for progression to manage a large global client A full clean driving licence is required as a small degree of travelling to site or client meetings will be required Be methodical, precise and be able to maintain accurate record systems and report accordingly. Be comfortable building and maintaining effective client and internal relationships. If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: (url removed)>

Sales Manager As the business continues to grow both locally and globally an experienced and sales driven Sales Manager is required to support expansion and strengthen customer relationships This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established manufacturing and engineering environment with international reach and strong technical expertise A new production facility is being developed in the UK creating a strong platform for future growth and increased customer demand This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving new business and expanding market presence The Role This is a proactive and commercially focused position suited to someone who enjoys winning new business and driving growth The role is national and customer facing and will require travel across the UK You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities managing key accounts and providing both technical and commercial support across a range of industries You will work closely with internal sales estimating project and production teams to ensure successful delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction Key Responsibilities Drive new business development and pursue sales opportunities Build and maintain strong client relationships Identify market trends and convert opportunities into sales Carry out technical site visits and represent the business professionally Work with estimating teams to prepare competitive proposals Lead contract negotiations and secure new business Coordinate projects internally with project and production teams About You Strong communication and negotiation skills with a commercial mindset Between 5 and 10 years experience in sales or business development within the heat exchanger industry Technically capable with strong problem solving ability and understanding of engineering principles Proven track record of winning new business and delivering results Ability to analyse market trends and act on opportunities Strong organisational and time management skills Relevant technical or business qualification or equivalent experience What Is Offered A supportive and experienced team environment Opportunity to work with complex engineered products A role with high responsibility and commercial impact Development of both technical and commercial skills A collaborative workplace that values quality and pride in work If you are an experienced sales professional looking to make a real impact this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Senior Estimator - Civils / Infrastructure Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office/client site) Permanent Full Time £70,000 - £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension + Increasing Annual Leave We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established civils contractor with a strong and growing presence in rail, drainage and utilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team based in Welwyn Garden City. This is a hands-on, senior-level role for someone who thrives on leading bids, shaping tender strategy and working collaboratively across commercial, engineering and planning functions. The company welcomes candidates from a broad range of backgrounds - including those who have progressed from site-based roles into estimating - and while rail experience is an advantage, strong civils or infrastructure experience is equally valued. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take the lead on producing detailed, accurate and competitive estimates for civils and drainage works, typically on projects valued up to £5m. You will work closely with Bid Managers, Engineers, Planners and the Commercial team to define methodology and pricing approach, and will play a central role in securing new work in line with the company's growth objectives. The role carries responsibility for mentoring junior estimators, maintaining robust estimating systems and presenting adjudication packs to senior stakeholders. Following contract award, you will prepare handover documentation for operational teams and provide ongoing support through the mobilisation phase. Key Responsibilities Lead Estimates Undertake and lead estimates in accordance with company procedures and tender requirements Mentor and develop junior estimators, particularly on larger, more complex tenders Liaise with Bid Managers, Engineers, Planners and the Commercial team to agree methodology and pricing principles Identify risks and opportunities throughout the tender process Maintain a register of key assumptions and keep the tender estimate file accurate and up to date Provide indicative pricing support for business development activity Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating accuracy and current cost levels Adjudication Prepare estimating adjudication packs and present the basis of estimate and key assumptions to senior stakeholders Maintain notes of adjudication meetings and close out actions arising Monitor customer negotiations and seek amended authority as required Handover & Post-Award Support Prepare handover packs for operational and commercial teams following contract award Maintain notes of handover meetings Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and its key assumptions What We're Looking For A strong background in civils, drainage, utilities or infrastructure - rail experience is welcome but not essential Proven experience preparing estimates on projects up to approximately £5m in value Numerate and IT literate, with good working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Excel Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and engaging with clients and internal teams at a senior level Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail Ability to travel for client meetings and site visits as required Chartered, incorporated or equivalent professional status would be advantageous Candidates who have progressed from hands-on site roles into estimating are very welcome to apply Salary & Benefits £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Car allowance 23 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Company pension Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week in the office or on client site Why Apply? Join a supportive, expanding contractor with a strong and growing project pipeline Real influence over bid strategy and tender decision-making at a senior level Opportunity to lead on major tender submissions and mentor the next generation of estimators A stable, long-term role with clear potential for progression If you have the experience and ambition to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd be keen to hear from you.

We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager for an established Tier 1 contractor operating across the South Coast The business are an established business across the UK and have a brilliant reputation with clients for honesty and quality of delivery and are trusted by supply chain and suppliers as someone they want to work with out of choice. They work solely on framework and negotiated schemes in the Education, Care, NHS, MOD, MOJ and local authority worlds ranging from £20 to £90 million and are on 2 stage basis. The role of Bid Manager is join an existing preconstruction team where you will get involved at in initial stages with selection of which bids to target - they are a selective business and will only work on bids that will benefit the business and they are confident they can deliver for the client. From there you will start to work with the wider precon team to devise, strategise and build up the best possible bid you can produce at 1st stage. You will then help present the bid and if succesful then take through the 2nd stage process working with the estimating and design teams as well as being the client point of contact for all enquiries. You will have experience of managing large, complex bids and experience within 2 stage schemes would be an advantage but be able to understand technical queries and be confident in writing and producing detailed bids and creating quality, detailed and rechincal content including the initial PQQ for clients. Its a great place to work with inspired people and teams who will be able to provide help and support in the initial stages of your career and they have a range of systems and procedures that have been hugely successful but are also looking for new ideas and people to challenge how they do things. They offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits packages and an annual bonus based on your performance and the performance of the region. If the role is of interest please apply on line or give me a call for more details on 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.

Production Engineering Manager Stroud Salary Dependent on Experience Our client is a leader in the design and manufacturing of bespoke valves for a variety of industries and they are looking for a Production Engineering Manager to join their team! Roles and Responsibilities: Supporting in development of a roadmap on new technology introduction, machine & tool standardization and low-cost sourcing to maintain competitive advantage for company produced products in the market Work with the Production Engineers to produce, maintain and continually improve the most cost-effective production routing/methods for all manufactured components. Accurately record both projected and actual manufacturing costs for each component as proof of most cost-effective routing/method Work closely with Production to ensure continuous improvement in production operations and product quality, resolving issues during manufacture Working closely with Operations Director to execute the operations strategy aimed at reducing cost through technology introduction, low cost sourcing Develop advanced machining capability at the company while reducing cost of the day today repeat tasks To support the Operations Director in bringing improvements to all in-house manufacturing, increasing automation, reducing set-ups and increasing available production time wherever possible Working closely with Quotations/Design Engineers to ensure new products take into account estimated cost and ease of manufacture To be involved with the Design Engineers & R & D teams at the outset of all new product development. Ensuring new and adapted designs take into account ease of production and suitability of materials To develop a master costing sheet for each component within the Visual estimating window. This shall include the estimated cost of manufacture including tooling, quality requirements and % of manning needed for the job To review the manufacturing cost against the engineering master to verify the success of the job and its associated cost Continually review & improve all existing manufacturing methods and associated CNC Programs To manage and support the work of the Production Engineers ensuring that programs are produced inline with best method, machine capability, in cycle inspection requirements and known level of manning. This is verified by the master costing sheet To develop with the Production Engineers fixed tooling sheets for each job. To work alongside the machine shop supervision and flow leader to ensure machines are set and run as per the method agreed and inline with the tooling & program provided. To ensure that the ownership of the programs and method rests with the production engineers who sign off the method/programs after proving. All future changes have to be proved and accepted by the production engineering department after the cost/quality improvements have been shown on the master costing sheet To take responsibility for the safe storage and efficient retrieval of all CNC programmes and methods Help drive a culture change throughout the production department by ensuring shop floor staff has the confidence and support to work to the CNC programmes and instructions provided Make recommendations for new tools and equipment which will bring improvements and benefits through increased output and cost savings Work with the Engineering team to standardise design features Work with the Production Engineers to create programmes for standard features which use a standard suite of tooling Encourage and obtain shop floor feedback which will contribute further improvements to work instructions & procedures To assist the process improvement team in continual improvements of methods and processes by evaluating latest technology to increase automation. To be an active participant in lean initiatives throughout the Company such as 5S and Kaizen Ideal Candidate: HNC Qualification in mechanical engineering is desirable A considerable amount of hands-on machining and machine shop experience A significant level of production engineering experience Ability to understand and use Edgecam computer aided manufacturing system Ability to read and understand CNC programmes Have experience & knowledge of all types of manual & CNC machinery Experience of supervising a team of employees Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and internet skills Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Consultancy London, Manchester & Birmingham Salary : £52,000-£68,000 + £5,000 car allowance + comprehensive benefits Are you a Chartered Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move within a top-tier infrastructure consultancy? I'm recruiting on behalf of a large, highly respected cost and project management consultancy that is actively growing its infrastructure teams in London, Manchester & Birmingham. This is a business with a genuinely impressive client base spanning rail, highways, utilities, aviation, energy, and environmental infrastructure. They hold long-standing frameworks and repeat appointments with major public and private sector organisations, and their pipeline of secured work means this hire is driven by growth, not backfill. If you want exposure to nationally significant programmes with structured career progression behind you, this is worth a conversation. The Role As a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, you'll sit within multidisciplinary project teams providing pre-contract and post-contract commercial services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure schemes. Depending on your experience and interests, your responsibilities will include: Cost planning, estimating, and commercial advice at early project stages including RIBA and OGC Gateway frameworks Procurement strategy, tendering, and NEC / JCT contract administration Cost control, change management, and client reporting during delivery phases Final account negotiation and commercial close-out Collaborative working with clients, project managers, and technical teams to deliver best-in-class outcomes Mentoring junior quantity surveyors within your team and the wider business About You MRICS qualified, ideally chartered within the last four to six years Background in consultancy or client-side commercial management within infrastructure, utilities, or transportation Confident working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract suites Strong commercial acumen with proven client-facing capability Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress within a leading consultancy environment Based within a comfortable commute of Central London Why This Consultancy? This isn't just another consultancy role. The business has a strong reputation for investing in its people and backing that up with tangible progression. You can expect: Clear, structured career development with defined pathways to Associate and beyond Exposure to technically challenging, high-profile infrastructure programmes A supportive and collaborative professional culture Genuine commitment to work-life balance, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements The Package Salary of £52,000 to £68,000, depending on experience £5,000 annual car allowance Private pension contributions Private healthcare 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional benefits Paid RICS subscription and professional fees Ongoing CPD, professional development, and training support If you're a Chartered Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step within a respected infrastructure consultancy, I'd welcome a confidential conversation. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

As a Pre-Contract Manager , you will take full ownership of the pre-contract journey-transforming high-potential enquiries into secured, profitable orders. You'll combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring solutions are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client needs. Key Skills Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability Confident in closing and discussing price, value, and risk Technically competent with drawings and specifications Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Clear communicator who builds trust quickly What You'll Be Doing Deal Progression & Closing Manage live opportunities through the full pre-contract pipeline to "closed won" Engage proactively with customers via phone, email, and Teams Negotiate commercial terms while protecting margin Identify and unblock stalled opportunities Apply qualification criteria to maintain a strong pipeline Technical & Commercial Assurance Collaborate with technical and estimating teams to ensure accurate, compliant solutions Review drawings, specifications, and quotations Provide technical clarification to clients Identify up-sell and cross-sell opportunities Pipeline Management & CRM Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records (e.g. HubSpot) Track pipeline health and progression Report on conversions, order values, and key movements Continuous Improvement Contribute to improving win strategies and processes Analyse lost opportunities and recommend improvements Share market and customer insights internally Internal Collaboration Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth project handovers Support internal reviews to ensure deliverability and profitability Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths Experience within construction products (e.g. roofing, building envelope, fixings or similar) Background in estimating, technical sales, or internal sales Experience working from drawings, specifications, and BOQs Proven ability to progress opportunities and close deals Desirable: Experience in roofing, waterproofing, or M&E CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics) Exposure to commercial negotiations and value engineering Willingness to conduct site surveys Salary up to 48,000 DOE Monthly bonus 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) 5 paid sick days Pension scheme Free lunches Birthday voucher 40-hour week with flexible start/finish times EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Hampshire Up to £40k DOE My client who is a Leading M&E Contractor is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor who is responsible commercially on the delivery of a fast track multi-million-pound. Projects across the South Coast. The ideal candidate would be able to support in providing full commercial awareness to ensure the project management and operational delivery team are aware of all commercial and contractual matters involved on the project, whilst also providing support to the Commercial team as appropriate and required. Day to day As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team with daily cost management tasks, including tracking costs, assisting with valuations and variations, and maintaining project records. You will work closely with project teams and subcontractors while supporting reporting and overall budget control. This will often include the following activities: Supporting the commercial team through the design and pre-construction stages, including assisting with tender submissions and engagement with subcontractors and suppliers. Working closely with design, estimating, and pre-construction teams to provide commercial support and maintain accurate documentation. Assisting with the administration of contracts, including helping to review terms and support subcontract procurement and order placement. Supporting the preparation of monthly valuations, tracking variations, and maintaining cost records in line with project requirements. Helping to process subcontractor payments, maintain financial records, and assist with reporting in line with company timelines. Gaining exposure to programme requirements and supporting the team in ensuring contractual obligations and notices are maintained. About you We're keen to hear from a wide range of applicants who are interested in the M&E industry, whether you're beginning your career or considering a new direction with one of the area's leading businesses. Here are some of the skills and experience we are looking for in the right person to join our team: Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail Good communication skills and ability to work within a team Basic understanding of construction or M&E projects (desirable) Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Relevant qualification (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar (desirable) Previous experience in an administrative or construction-related role (advantageous) Benefits: Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Flexible Holiday Scheme Flexible Working Staff Social Events Time off to commit to charity work and good causes Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond For more information, please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Eden Brown Synergy are working with an infrastructure, construction and railway transportation organisation who are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager on a permanent basis. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £77,028 per annum (there is also a 20% uplift on the salary for salary top up, pension top up or income protection) so up to £92,433.60 The role is based in Birmingham City Centre and they offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Job purpose This role is responsible for working with the Head of Cost at a Programme and Contract level. This includes supporting the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the completed transport works. Role of Directorate/Department The Programme Management Office (PMO) is responsible for cost management & estimating, risk management, schedule management and integration, performance reporting, tools and systems and project management capability across the organisation and both Phase One and Phase Two. The PMO supports and enables delivery through the provision of specialist resources and services into Phase One and Phase Two Project Controls, and by centrally defining and implementing core project controls processes and standards. Accountabilities To be accountable for leading on the analysis and verification of programme and contract phase level cost performance and ensuring the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting. To be accountable for leading on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams as part of communicating overall programme performance to Project Controls and Programme Management Office. To be responsible for supporting the Head of Cost in the management of the cost performance team, setting key time and quality targets and providing specialist advice where required. To be responsible for ensuring adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems. To be accountable for communicating key updates to the cost performance team and ensuring they are aligned to current business process and ways of working. To be responsible for working closely with the Areas' to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase. To have accountability for leading on the continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team and to implement governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. Lead on resolving system technical queries for the delivery teams, including 3rd Party Income Accounts, EVM, Inflation/Deflation Support the Cost alignment with Finance with uWBS implementation, Quarterly forecasts, monthly updates for Indirects and other portfolios Lead on systemising the new business requirements, test and implement them in the cost management and interfacing functions Required criteria Skills: Stakeholder management - ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a matrix environment, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow. Able to solve problems with attention to detail. Able to provide clarity, direction and motivation to a team. Communication skills - clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge: Knowledge of Project Controls and Cost processes and how these operate within complex organisations. Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations. Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management. Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme. Type of experience: Experience in the management of Cost and Performance and project controls within a major project. Experience in the core project controls functions, including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control. Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects. Experience in the management and control of cost management systems (e.g. Contruent, Ecosys, Cobra etc.). Please only apply for this role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 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Key Account Manager + 50-60k basic + bonus + 7500 car allowance We are currently recruiting for a Key Account Manager to join a leading business within the roofing and refurbishment sector, covering the Midlands and Northern regions. The role will focus on managing and developing strategic relationships across housing associations, local authorities, and main contractors, with a strong emphasis on long-term account growth and framework development. Key Accountabilities for the Key Account Manager: Identify, target and develop new strategic partnership opportunities Support the National Partnership Manager in delivering the national partnerships strategy. Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors Contribute to bid and tender submissions by proving relationship insight and client intelligence. Support on existing projects (Midlands & Other regions) Provide partnership and client relationship support on live projects across the midlands and other operational regions as required. Work along side regional and operational teams to strengthen client engagement during project delivery. Attend key review meetings to ensure partnership objectives are maintained throughout the lifecycle of projects. Identify opportunities for repeat business, additional works, or future programme extensions. Ensure a smooth transition from project delivery into future planned investment programmes. Act as the relationship lead for designated strategic accounts Maintain regular contact with clients to understand upcoming programmes, funding opportunities and long term asset management strategies. Conduct partnership review meetings and performance feedback sessions Ensure client expectations are proactively managed and exceeded. Develop and maintain a robust regional opportunity pipeline. Track relevant frameworks, funding streams and procurement routes within the roofing and refurbishment sectors. Work closely with pre-construction, estimating and operational teams to convert opportunities into secured contracts. Liaise with Regional Managers and Operational Teams to ensure service delivery aligns with partnership commitments. Provide regular updates, forecasts and reports to the National Partnerships Manager. Share market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategic decision making. Qualifications for the key Account Manager rle: Proven experience in Key Account Management, business development, within construction, roofing, or social housing sectors. Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement capability Experience working with housing associations or public sector procurement frameworks Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills. Knowledge of roofing, refurbishment or planned maintenance markets Experience supporting live projects from a client relationship perspective Understanding of public sector funding streams and compliance requirements

Project Manager Location: Predominantly Central London - Zone 1 Reporting To: Commercial Director Salary: Circa £70,000 + Benefits (negotiable depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required) Company Overview PLUS Interiors is a growing main contractor delivering high-end washroom and fit-out projects for Tier 1 clients across the commercial, retail, and residential sectors. The business is known for delivering premium interiors to the highest standards, underpinned by a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service. Role Purpose To take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple construction and fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will play a key role in driving project performance, managing procurement and supplier relationships, contributing to the design process, overseeing installation, and building strong client relationships. This role is suited to a confident and capable Project Manager who can operate autonomously, take accountability for outcomes, and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of multiple projects (£50k - £2.5m) from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality standards. Plan, programme, and coordinate all project phases, including design development, procurement, and installation, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships and driving performance on site. Lead procurement activities, including preparation of packages, assessment of quotations, and ongoing management of the supply chain. Contribute to and coordinate the design process, ensuring drawings and specifications are buildable, compliant, and commercially viable. Monitor project progress, costs, and risks, implementing corrective actions and managing variations to maintain commercial control. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations, promoting a proactive safety culture and maintaining high standards across all sites. Act as the primary client interface, managing expectations, providing updates, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Support business growth through relationship management, identifying opportunities for repeat work and representing the business professionally. Person Specification Essential: Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or fit-out. Strong track record of delivering projects from start to finish. Good commercial awareness and cost management capability. Experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and installation oversight. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements on site. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience in interior fit-out or washroom projects. Experience supporting pre-construction or estimating activities. Exposure to working with high-profile or demanding clients. Experience contributing to or coordinating design processes. Key Attributes: Self-sufficient and accountable. Detail-focused with a commitment to quality. Commercially aware and results driven. Strong problem-solving mindset. Professional and client focused. Positive, proactive approach. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Profit share bonus scheme Travel expenses Pension contribution scheme Private healthcare plan Ongoing training and development Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business

Business Development Manager (Midlands) OTE £45,000 - £50,000 + Electric Company Car + Uncapped Commission Permanent Full Time Hybrid Working (min. 1dpw in office) Macildowie are working with a well-established manufacturer within the fenestration and building products sector to recruit a Business Development Manager covering the Midlands region. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who understands the trade world and knows how to build relationships with merchants, installers, fabricators and contractors. They need someone commercial, proactive and credible; somebody who can talk to tradespeople in a manner that resonates with the stakeholders, spot an opportunity, and win business without the hard sell. The role will suit someone from the fenestration, building plastics, windows, merchanting or wider construction products market who enjoys being out in front of customers and developing accounts. You'll inherit an existing patch with active customers, but the real focus is new business growth . The business wants someone who can identify opportunities, open doors, bring in new accounts and develop long-term spend. The commission structure rewards loyalty too, so the longer you build the area, the stronger your earnings become. Important: You will not only be bonused on new business, but also future business from the new customers you bring on board too (+1.5% of revenue)! The Role: Managing a Midlands territory covering key towns and cities across the region Winning new business through outbound activity, networking and market development Growing spend across existing accounts and increasing product penetration Building relationships with trade customers, merchants, installers and contractors Conducting face-to-face meetings, Teams calls, phone outreach and email follow-up Working closely with internal sales and estimating teams to convert enquiries quickly Keeping CRM records updated and managing pipeline activity effectively Promoting the brand across LinkedIn and other social channels where useful What they're looking for: Proven field sales experience within fenestration, windows, building plastics, merchanting or construction products (essential) Strong understanding of trade customers and how they buy Comfortable with a mainly outbound sales role Able to build rapport quickly and communicate in a straight-talking, credible way Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own diary Good IT skills and confident using CRM systems, email and Microsoft Office Stable work history with solid references Package: Base salary £30,000 - £35,000 Realistic OTE £45,000 - £50,000 1.5% commission on new business orders and repeat spenders Electric company car or mileage option Laptop and mobile phone Hybrid working (typically 1-2 office days per week, Mondays required) Pension Additional holiday entitlement with service This is a business with a strong reputation, a down-to-earth culture and genuine long-term earning potential. If you've sold into the trade and want a role where relationships, credibility and effort are rewarded properly, please apply now.

Sales Manager (Dartford) In support of a privately owned and successful SME UK based manufacturing Group, a new role of Sales Manager is required to support the growth of new and existing business by developing existing accounts and attracting new customers. Working closely with their Dartford manufacturing site on a hybrid basis as required, you will need a good knowledge of precision machining and manufacturing. The Sales Manager is responsible for winning profitable new business and developing existing customer relationships inside and outside of the aerospace sector, while owning and managing the complete sales process from initial enquiry through estimating, quotation, and order conversion. It is accountable for generating a consistent pipeline of qualified enquiries through a combination of direct business development and targeted marketing activities. This is a senior, hands-on commercial role combining business development, customer management and technical estimating, ensuring that all quotations are accurate, commercially robust, delivered on time and aligned to agreed margin and capacity targets. Specifically: Sales & Business Development - Actively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities aligned to site capability, capacity and strategic objectives - Develop and grow existing customer accounts through structured account management and regular engagement - Represent the business professionally with customers, at meetings, site visits, and industry events - Work with senior leadership to support delivery of short, medium, and long-term sales growth plans End-to-End Sales Process Ownership - Own the full sales lifecycle from RFQ receipt through to quotation issue and order handover - Ensure customer requirements are clearly understood, challenged where appropriate, and translated into accurate quotations - Maintain full visibility of the sales pipeline, conversion rates, and forecasted order intake Estimating & Quotation Management - Lead and manage the estimating and quotation process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and commercial discipline - Produce or oversee detailed costing models including cycle times, materials, subcontract processes, and overhead recovery - Ensure quotations meet agreed margin targets and are issued within defined turnaround times - Liaise with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to obtain accurate technical and cost inputs - Ensure all quotation data is fully documented, auditable, and compliant with internal procedures and customer requirements - Manage the Commercial Review element of Contract Review process when a new PO is won. Ensuring details are as per our quotation and liaising with the customer where necessary - Performance Management & Reporting - Monitor and report sales performance, quotation performance, pipeline health, and conversion metrics - Provide regular updates to the Managing Director on performance, risks, and opportunities - Analyse sales and quotation data to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities Systems, Process & Compliance - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM and associated systems - Act as process owner for the sales and quotation workflow, ensuring procedures and work instructions remain current and effective - Address and close any non-conformances relating to the sales or estimating process - Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements and internal quality standards - Team & Cross-Functional Leadership - Lead, support, and develop the Internal Sales / Estimating resource at site level (where applicable) - Manage workload planning, holidays, and performance reviews for direct reports - Act as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal departments - Support continuous improvement initiatives including LEAN and 5S where relevant to the sales function. Marketing and Brand Development - Develop, implement and manage a site-level marketing strategy aligned to overall business growth objectives - Take ownership of the Company's online presence, including its website and LinkedIn account, ensuring content is current, professional and reflective of the Company's capabilities. Create and publish regular updates to promote our expertise, projects and successes - Work with internal stakeholders to identify and develop case studies, technical content and customer success stories for external promotion - Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of marketing activity, including engagement levels, lead generation and conversion into enquiries - Identify opportunities to enhance the Company's market presence, including industry events, exhibitions and digital channels. - Plan, organise and coordinate the Company's present at industry exhibitions and trade shows, including stand planning, logistics, promotional materials and post-event follow to maximise return on investment To support this role, you will need: - Proven experience in a senior sales, commercial and/or estimating role within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment - Strong understanding of machining, manufacturing processes and technical drawings - specifically around turning

Estimator (Geotechnical / Ground Engineering) 40,000 Negotiable + Bonus + Training + Development + Potential Car Allowance + Benefits UK (Remote, Hybrid or Office Based) Certain Advantage is hiring for an Estimator based either near Sheffield, or remote. This role is on a permanent basis and can be either office-based, hybrid or predominantly remote depending on your location, with some travel to head office and client sites. Do you have estimating experience, and a background in Geotechnical or Ground Engineering, looking for an autonomous and versatile role where you will receive excellent training, with a renowned Geotechnical specialist contractor which has a strong emphasis on work / life balance, and a collaborative company culture? Are you looking to work on technically interesting projects, as part of a highly skilled and dedicated team, with ongoing development potential? The Company: We are working with a specialist geotechnical contractor well regarded for delivering complex ground and slope stabilisation projects across the UK. Known for working in challenging environments using rope access and innovative techniques, they support major infrastructure in rail, highways, and utilities. Due to an internal promotion, they are looking for another Estimator to join the team. The Role: This role is for someone with estimating experience, and a background in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering. Day to Day: Estimating for enquiries and tenders, taking responsibility for pricing from initial enquiry to project win Writing offer letters, proposals and estimating costs in line with client requirements / work scope Production of tender stage documentation including H&S paperwork and programme as required Site visits Working closely with finance and operations teams to develop and maintain processes for accurate estimates of costs The Individual: Any experience as an Estimator, Cost Engineer, Contracts Manager, AQS or similar Background in Geotechnical, Ground Engineering or Civils Full Driving License Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you are hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we will work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Support, IT and Engineering. If this job is not for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.