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Specification Manager - North Full-time About Us Kronospan is seeking a Specification Sales Manager with experience of selling to Architects, Specifiers, Quantity Surveyors and Main Contractors. You will be aiming to secure projects, through specification and will work closely with our Regional Sales Managers, working within our Specification team and reporting to the Head of Specification click apply for full job details

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Manager Portsmouth, Hampshire Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension Blaymires Recruitment is representing a growing main contractor based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, who is seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Manager to join their expanding team click apply for full job details

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places Building Solutions team based in London. Location: London remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required Hours: 40 hours per week 08:3017:00 We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Kier Places Building Solutions team, supporting them in delivering high-quality refurbishment and construction projects across London. Your day to day will include: Managing commercial resources (finance) for assigned projects to maximise planned gross margin Tendering, evaluating, and appointing consultants and subcontractors, and placing orders for materials and plant Identifying, negotiating, and agreeing variations to contracts with customers and suppliers Measuring and valuing work to support invoicing and payments Producing monthly reports and forecasts to satisfy business requirements What are we looking for? This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable) You have experience in a similar role within construction or refurbishment projects You possess strong communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and supply chains You are organised, able to prioritise, and work to deadlines You can use IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke systems We're all about finding potential here at Kier, andtransferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title:Business Development & Main Contractor Relationship Manager Salary: Competitive (DOE) Location: Site Based -Leicestershire Shift: 8am - 5pm Mon - Thurs (8am - 2.30pm on Friday) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: Immediate The Opportunity A well-established and respected UK specialist subcontractor within the construction industry is seeking a Business Development & Main Contractor Relationship Manager to support continued growth. The business operates nationally, delivering technically specialist solutions across industrial, commercial, food, healthcare and infrastructure sectors, and works closely with Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors. This role is ideal for a construction-focused business development professional who understands pre-construction engagement and tender processes, and who thrives on relationship-led opportunity generation rather than hard sales. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for generating high-quality tender opportunities by engaging with main contractors and construction stakeholders. You will ensure the business is invited to quote as many relevant projects as possible, using a combination of market intelligence platforms, outbound engagement, and long-term relationship building. The role involves a balance of telephone-based activity, face-to-face meetings, site visits, and ongoing contractor engagement. Key Responsibilities Identify and generate new project leads via: Construction intelligence platforms (e.g. Barbour ABI, Glenigan) Main contractor relationships Suppliers and manufacturers Marketing and outbound prospecting Engage with key decision-makers including Estimators, Buyers, Quantity Surveyors and Pre-Construction Managers Secure tender invitations and inclusion on approved subcontractor databases Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors Arrange and attend meetings, site visits and pre-construction discussions Work closely with estimating and commercial teams to ensure effective handover of opportunities Accurately record activity, leads and outcomes within CRM systems Monitor market trends, frameworks and repeat opportunities Requirements Essential: Experience in construction-related business development, sales or pre-construction Strong understanding of main contractor procurement and tendering processes Confident, professional telephone manner Proven relationship-building skills Well organised, proactive and self-motivated Experience using construction intelligence platforms and CRM systems Desirable: Experience within specialist subcontracting or building products Existing relationships with UK main contractors Knowledge of construction frameworks and approved supplier lists Package & Benefits Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus linked to opportunity generation Company car or car allowance (role dependent) Mobile phone, laptop and business expenses Long-term career progression within an established specialist contractor Supportive and professional working environment Next Steps: Apply to this Domestic Plumbing & Central Heating Installation Engineer role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Construction team on . If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. About Regional Recruitment Services - A Recruitment Agency in (State location of work e.g. Leicester) This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website (regionalrecruitment.co.uk). JBRP1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell We have a great opportunity for a Commercial Director to join our team within Vistry Services - Special Projects, at our Brentwood office. This role will be managing the significant budget of building safety for the Vistry Group, with an emphasis on the recovery action of costs against supply chain, insurance and/or opportunities for additional works. As our Commercial Director you will be responsible for the commercial team and will lead, coach, and develop them to meet departmental targets and achieve success. Growing the department where necessary for the future success of the business and succession planning as required. To maximise cost efficiency and ability to improve recovery or profitability having regard to client/subcontractor relations and the company's strategic objectives with regard to repeat business, the Partnering Ethic, and the risk / reward philosophy. You will develop, review, and implement the Company's strategic commercial objectives and be responsible for ensuring accurate financial cost control, budgeting and forecasting across a large portfolio of projects. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Min. 3 years Director or Head of Department experience is essential Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar Construction related degree A member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) A thorough understanding of Surveying, Buying and Estimating with a specific in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets, contract preparation and contract litigation mechanisms Experience of cladding remediation, main contracting and/or mixed use residential developments is essential Working with procure to pay/cost reporting and document storage systems, such as COINS or Agresso, ideally Xpedeon Strong mathematical and IT ability Strong negotiations skills Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Strong understanding of budget management, CVR's and forecasting Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system. Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Strong team working skills, and a proven leader. Accurate with an eye for detail Good understanding of construction contracts and law A methodical approach Capable of strategic vision Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it More about the Commercial Director role Effectively manage and support the wider Commercial team across an array of daily activities, ensuring adequate resourcing, people development and talent management. Review and implement training requirements to ensure all members of the team are developed to their full potential. Ensure that adequate controls and disciplines are in place and adhered to, constantly striving to review and update existing processes and procedures. Oversee all of the Quantity Surveying duties, including budget preparation, cost to completes, authorisation of subcontractor procurement, payments and claims. Oversee material and plant budgets, authorisation of supplier procurement and monitoring the maintenance of development budgets and cashflows. Advise the wider team on technical solutions, buildability and costs at the design stage in conjunction with the Technical Director and Construction Director. Collaborate with and coordinate a strong working relationship amongst key stakeholders within the business, namely Technical, Finance, Construction and Customer Services. Monitor the performance of subcontractors and suppliers against programmes and forecasts, managing relationships with subcontractors and third parties to understand their requirements, negotiating ongoing contracts with suppliers and making recommendations as required. Monitor the Regional performance of both cost and cashflow against annual budget to ensure delivery against financial quarter end targets. Research and develop new concepts, innovations and specification ideas, together with cost advice, in order to make recommendations to the Special Projects/Managing Director. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity Surveyors required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Main Works Civils Programme. Exciting opportunities to work for Tier 1 Main Contractors on Major Infrastructure Projects. Permanent Staff Requirements Based either Euston, North Acton or West Ruislip - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days on site and 2 days WFH click apply for full job details

Quantity Surveyor Brickwork Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Brickwork Job reference Number: -2633 Industry Sector: Quantity Surveyor, QS, Brickwork, Masonry, Stonework, Subcontractor, Main Contractor, Residential, Commercial, High Rise, Mixed Use, JCT, Contracts, Valuations, Variations, Final Account, Cost Reports, Cash Flow, Take Offs, Bill of Quantities, BOQ, Excel, Microsoft Office, Comm click apply for full job details

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor £23,000 Brighton Are you looking for a degree apprenticeship that supports your ambitions and helps you realise them? If yes, then we could have the perfect opportunity for you! The Role Our Quantity Surveyors play a vital role in keeping our business cost-effective and as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor with Clancy, you can learn from the best in our Commercial teams, wh click apply for full job details

I'm currently supporting a well-established, director-led construction consultancy in Leeds in their search for a Mid-to-Senior Quantity Surveyor. The business has a strong UK presence and is experiencing continued growth across its retail and commercial portfolios, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS looking to step into a varied and client-facing role. The firm delivers high-quality cost management, project management and programme consultancy services to a wide range of blue-chip clients. They pride themselves on a hands-on, senior-led approach, offering consistent access to experienced leaders and clear opportunities for career progression. Their Leeds team works across multiple sectors, with a particularly strong pipeline in: Food & Non-Food Retail (Refurb, Fit-Out & New Build) Retail Park Redevelopment Shopping Centre Enhancements Commercial & Workplace Industrial & Logistics Residential Leisure & Hospitality Typical project values range from 500k roll-outs to 50m+ major development programmes. This position is ideal for a QS with strong retail experience who can confidently manage projects, engage with clients, and ensure cost certainty across fast-paced programmes of work. Key Responsibilities Preparation of early-stage cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates Producing BQs, tender documentation, schedules of work, and employer's requirements Leading procurement: tender strategy, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award Managing cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts Supporting value engineering, risk assessments, and life-cycle costing Providing contract administration under JCT and NEC forms Representing the consultancy in design team, project and commercial meetings Overseeing junior QS's and contributing to team development Supporting business development activities such as fee proposals and bids What They Are Looking For 6 years+ experience in a PQS / consultancy environment Strong retail sector experience - roll-out programmes, frameworks or major retail developments Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar MRICS or progressing toward chartership Confident communicator capable of managing client relationships Technically strong, commercially aware, and able to deliver projects independently Comfortable managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Principal Designer We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing consultancy to recruit a Principal Designer to support the continued expansion of their services in Theale, Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional with solid experience in design and construction to join a dynamic team and work across a range of sectors including housing, education, and commercial developments. As a Principal Designer, you will play a key role in the delivery of CDM services across multiple projects, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure Health & Safety obligations are effectively addressed and managed throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers exposure to a wide variety of project types and sizes, with a strong emphasis on risk management and legal compliance under CDM 2015. Key Responsibilities Advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015 Act as Principal Designer, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, ACOP, and industry best practice Liaise with design teams to compile and maintain Design Risk Management schedules Collate and assess pre-construction information, identifying and addressing any data gaps Conduct Health & Safety design reviews during both design and construction phases Facilitate effective communication between all duty holders on Health & Safety coordination Prepare and issue project-specific Health & Safety Files upon completion Provide CDM advice and support to internal teams including designers and project managers Required Skills & Experience Recognised Health & Safety qualification or professional membership (e.g. APS, IOSH) Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience In-depth knowledge of CDM 2015 Demonstrated experience in design risk management and multi-disciplinary project delivery Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of typical construction methods and Health & Safety regulations Strong organisational and time-management skills You'll Interact With: Clients Architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers Contractors and site personnel HSE professionals and Health & Safety managers Benefits Include: Competitive salary (DOE) Comprehensive benefits package Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities Flexible working arrangements Aldwych Consulting 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 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.

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our United Utilities Contract based in Warrington Location : Warrington Hours : 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Quantity Surveyor you'll be working within the United Utilities, supporting the delivery of Kier's United Utilities AMP8 Enterprise Framework Programme. This is an opportunity to work on a major, long-term water infrastructure programme, predominantly focused on wastewater treatment plants, including chemical removal schemes, bio-resource enhancements, reservoir compliance and bathing water projects. Your day to day will include: Supporting cost control, forecasting and reporting across AMP8 projects Assisting with subcontract procurement, interim and final accounts Monitoring actual costs, cash flow forecasts and client payments Supporting audits, cost assurance and financial compliance processes Helping to resolve commercial issues, variations and disputed costs Working closely with Project Managers, Buyers, Planners and site teams What are we looking for? This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if you: Have a qualification in Surveying Have a good understanding of financial data, cost analysis and reporting Have strong Excel and IT skills with excellent numerical ability Have the ability to work collaboratively across project teams We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to

Industry: Construction Contract Type: Permanent Summary: We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a private family-owned main contractor's West Midlands division. This is a site-based role where you will be supported by a Senior Quantity Surveyor click apply for full job details

Reference: VAC-SS 80 Posted: January 14, 2026 Mechanical Manager/Lead, East Sussex coast c£400-450 a day - temp 6 months+ - Main Contractor Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Manager with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector? Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious Main contractors on one of their most iconic projects? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £15M on a large healthcare project in East Sussex. Previous M&E Hospital Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. Experience of using an IPAD for reporting using Fieldview software would be advantageous. As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E Quantity Surveyors, M&E Estimators, M&E Project managers, M&E Managers, M&E Project and M&E Design Engineers, M&E Coordinators and CAD Draughtsman. For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London

Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer (Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Bid Manager) Location: Birmingham (Agile Working) Salary: 60,000 70,000 + Extensive Benefits Package The Opportunity We are representing a UK market leader in Geotechnical Engineering and Ground Investigation, recognised for technical authority, commercial rigour, and a strong, people-focused culture. As part of a planned and sustained growth strategy, the business is strengthening its commercial and bidding capability. This newly enhanced role offers an experienced Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer the opportunity to take a leading position in shaping bid strategy, pricing, and commercial performance across a diverse and technically complex portfolio of ground investigation works. This is a senior appointment with real influence over which projects are bid, how they are priced, and how commercial risk is managed. The Role Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will provide end-to-end commercial and estimating leadership from early engagement through to project handover. You will operate at the centre of the business, working closely with operations, business development, and senior management. Key responsibilities include: Leadership of estimating, cost planning, and commercial management for geotechnical and ground investigation projects Ownership of bid governance, ensuring tenders are accurate, competitive, contractually compliant, and aligned with agreed margin and risk targets Managing incoming tender enquiries, prioritisation, and client expectations around turnaround times Contributing to bid/no-bid decisions, including responsibility for small to medium projects and input into major bid approvals Participation in commercial and pricing strategy discussions based on workload, market conditions, and business objectives Ensuring effective handover from bid stage to project delivery teams, maintaining commercial continuity Acting as a senior commercial point of contact for key clients and tender interviews Technical & Commercial Capability Preparation of detailed cost estimates covering drilling, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, plant, preliminaries, and specialist subcontractors Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and ICE conditions of contract, including risk allocation and compensation events Awareness of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial risk mitigation Experience using estimating software such as Eque2 Evaluate or similar advantageous Ability to interpret or review logic-linked programmes (MS Project, P6 or equivalent) beneficial Leadership & People Management Line management, workload planning, and performance oversight of estimating / commercial team members Identification of training and development needs to support team growth and capability Willingness to act as an overflow bidding resource during peak workload periods A collaborative leadership style, able to influence across disciplines About You Proven experience in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, or a closely aligned enabling works environment Strong background in estimating, cost engineering, quantity surveying, or commercial management Confident commercial decision-maker with a track record of driving positive financial outcomes Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with clients and internal stakeholders Degree-qualified in a relevant technical discipline (qunatity surveying, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geology, civil engineering) or equivalent demonstrable industry experience Why Apply? Join an industry-leading business with a strong UK reputation and secure forward workload Play a key role in shaping the commercial and bidding function during a period of growth Genuine, visible career progression beyond traditional estimating roles A people-centric employer known for investing in its teams and promoting from within An ideal move for professionals feeling constrained, overlooked, or frustrated in less ambitious organisations If 2025 has been a year of limited progression or influence, this role offers a clear, credible step forward within a business that values expertise, leadership, and long-term thinking. Contact Russell Taylor for a confidential conversation and discussion. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyorto join our United Utilities Contract based in Warrington Location : Warrington Hours : 45 hours per week -some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role click apply for full job details