Talk Recruitment

A leading UK building contractor seeks a Senior Project Manager/Project Leader in Gloucestershire & West Midlands to manage multimillion-pound projects. The ideal candidate will have previous main contractor experience and strong leadership skills, driving project delivery and maintaining safety and quality standards. Join a stable firm with excellent career progression opportunities and a diverse range of projects.

WANTED - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT LEADER - GLOUCESTERSHIRE & WEST MIDLANDS - LEADING UK BUILDING CONTRACTOR Sector: Construction / Building Open to consider an already experienced Project Leader / Project Director or a Senior Project Manager. COMPANY We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager or Project Leader / Project Director, to join one of the UK's largest and most successful privately owned building main contractors. Initial multi million pound new build Commercial project to start on in Gloucestershire, with long term work in the West midlands to follow. Previous experience on Commercial / Office projects would be advantageous but not essential. Initially based in the midlands supporting the project at preconstruction stage and then going to site in Gloucestershire from early next year. Following this project future long term work in the midlands. (Open to consider candidates local to the midlands and willing to travel to Gloucestershire for initial project with a view of future midlands work to follow long term or alternatively someone based closer to Gloucestershire to deliver this one project on a fixed term basis). What Makes it Great? -Opportunity to join one of the UK's leadingTier 1 building main contractors -Diverse range of building sector projects to keep things interesting (including Education, Commercial, MOJ, Student Accommodation, PRS and Hotels). -Multi-Million Pound Construction Projects. -Very low staff turnover. -Very stable and financially secure business, ideal employer for long term job security. -Excellent place for career progression with a busy work order book creating internal progression opportunities. ROLE: As Project Director you will be responsible for the overall leadership, direction, management and supervision of projects to achieve the best possible results and health and safety standards. You will be responsible for delivering projects to time, cost and quality targets and provide leadership and support to managing the delivery of projects liaising regularly with other department heads to ensure programme, specification and quality and cost objectives are achieved. Work closely with customers to manage the customer experience and journey. DUTIES: As Project Director the role will include: Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, meeting cost and quality targets. Monitor and drive weekly progress and liaise with other department heads to resolve any delays or issues identified. Ensure that a culture exists within the site construction team that guarantees the required quality of the build process is achieved. Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicating safety to the project team to deliver high standards. Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships Communication of a clear vision and strategy the project delivery team in order to deliver contracts in line with contract programmes and cost plans. Programme Management: proactively manage and monitor programmes Effective people management: build and manage the team around you, providing constructive feedback and inspiring others to progress. Ability to take ownership of projects whilst having the backing of a supportive team Aligning performance targets to business objectives, driving critical business areas such as Safety, Quality, Programme, Delivery and People. Requirements: To be considered for this Project Director role you must meet the following criteria: - Previous employment as a Project Director, Ops Manager, Construction Director, Construction Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager. - Previous experience on construction / building projects (Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, MOJ, Residential or Leisure) - Previous main contractor employment. - Confident and well organized. - Results driven. - High level of communication and client facing skills. - Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration: The successful Project Director will receive: Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car / Allowance Healthcare Pension Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

A leading construction recruitment firm seeks an M&E Coordinator/Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and public health services installations. This role requires experience in M&E and a background in the building sector, ideally with previous main contractor experience. The candidate will manage project delivery, ensuring compliance and effective communication with project teams. Competitive basic salary and benefits including car allowance and pension are offered.

M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager / Building Services Coordinator/ Building Services Manager - Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor Sector: Building / Construction (Candidates considered from main contractors, M&E subcontractors and M&E Design Consultancy backgrounds). Company: One of the UK's largest privately owned building main contractors, circa £1 billion turnover, working across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Leisure, MOJ and Multi Storey Residential. Projects predominantly in the Midlands. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transfer their M&E experience into a main contractor environment or already experienced main contractor M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager. Role The Building Services Manager will provide support to the Senior Building Services Manager to manage and competently lead the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical and public health services installations of the schemes within the company's project portfolio. You will be responsible for the managing of each stage of the project delivery process, to ensure all works are fully coordinated and delivered in accordance with the contract programme. Responsible for managing regular progress review meetings and the preparation of stage reports for regular weekly/monthly update within the business. You will need to manage your own time with regard to your day-to-day duties, where punctual project delivery is essential. Technical review of tender documents - Design audit Support in meeting consultants in tender process Attend mid tender and post tender interviews. Review of subcontract returns - technical, compliance and commercial. Support in review of design submitted from supply chain to ensure technical compliance Supporting supply chain in preparing QT&IP together with briefing operational teams in understanding document. Periodic visits / key hold points to physically check compliance on sites Support in test and commissioning stages to ensure compliance to the specification. Support project teams in client training and familiarisation as building nears PC. Ensuring project teams have satisfactory water management systems (Temp and perm) on site with periodic checks for compliance. Support project teams with "Going live" presentations and procedures to ensure safe power on procedures. Work with regional team to expand and validate supply chain for the region. Requirements Knowledge of Building Sector. Previous employment as a M&E Co-ordinator, Building Services Coordinator, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer, M&E Supervisor, M&E Project Manager or Graduate Engineer. Previous experience / knowledge in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. Previous Main Contractor employment would be ideal but not essential, Engineering Consultancy and M&E Subcontractor backgrounds also considered. Good communication skills. Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance Pension

Estimator or Senior Estimator - Leading Tier 1 Building Main Contractor Sector: Building / Construction Hybrid Working - 2 / 3 Days office and rest remote / home working. Company: One of the UK's largest and most successful privately owned building main contractors, circa £1 billion turnover, working across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Leisure, MOJ and Multi Storey Residential. Exciting opportunity to join a close knit and growing team. Very stable employer, with low staff turnover, ideal for long term job security and career progression. Requirements: Previous work as an Estimator or Senior Estimator. Experience of tendering for building projects. Be aware of current market prices for construction work. Have a sound technical knowledge of the construction process. Work closely with internal and external clients. Able to lead and liaise with other members of the team both internally and externally. Commercially aware of the contractual implications of common forms of contract. Demonstrate ability to work to tight deadlines and deal with multiple projects and short tendering periods. Demonstrate logical and effective bid co ordination and leadership skills. Ability to build up costs for traditional trades (groundwork, brickwork, joinery, etc.). Demonstrate full commercial awareness of supply chain prime cost build ups and be able to constructively challenge specific quotations. Proven track record of established supply chain relationships and with operational teams. Ability to identify opportunities for value engineering and achieve best value prime cost. Relevant Industry qualification. Main Contractor employment history is essential. Remuneration: Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance Pension To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator for a prominent Tier 1 building main contractor in England. The role involves leading estimating for various construction projects, maintaining supply chain relationships, and offers a hybrid working model. This position promises stability with long-term career growth, competitive basic salary, pension, and car allowance. Ideal candidates must have a strong construction background and relevant industry qualifications.

Contracts Manager - Building - Construction - Retirement Living Projects What makes it Great? Reputable building main contractor Very strong forward order book in busy project sectors, a leader in their field. Great company culture, part of a close knit team Exciting time to join a growing company and positioned well for future career progression. Excellent Staff bonus track record. My client is a reputable building main contractor going through an exciting period of organic growth and off the back of another successful year are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager to deliver retirement living projects. Requirements: Knowledge of Building Sector. Previous employment as a Contacts Manager, Contracts Director, Construction Manager, Operations Manager or Project Director. Ideally previous experience working on retirement living / care home / extra care projects or other multiroom / residential sectors schemes. May also be open to consider candidates with experience in other building sector projects with a view to transfer skills over. Previous Main contractor employment. High level of communication skills. Effective leader, able to work under own initiative and keep the team focused on its goals and strategic plan and makes sure that they are on target. Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Role: The role will be responsible for the construction management across multiple retirement living projects. As a national main contractor, there is a requirement to be flexible to travel, in particular they get a lot of projects around the M25 Corridor. Remuneration: Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance Healthcare Pension Excellent Staff bonus track record. To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

Recruitment Consultant Talk Recruitment Ltd Coleshill (North Warwickshire) Who we are We re a family-run recruitment consultancy where people come first. We care about doing good work for clients and candidates. We have a reputation for filling hard-to-fill roles and long-term client relationships. No egos, no bravado just a professional, supportive team environment. The role As Recruitment Consultant your role exists to support the talent acquisition strategy of clients, attracting candidates to job roles, delivering a quality experience and generating revenue in line with targets. We take great pride in the service we offer our candidates and clients. We strive to be professional, personable and a genuine partner to all our customers. You will be expected to uphold those values whilst becoming a valued member of our ambitious, focused team. Your growth path From day one you ll have a personalised development plan and structured training. Initially your role would involve a mix of client and candidate management duties, including business development, vacancy management and candidate search / delivery. Then as your desk develops your role would be supported with a Resourcer to assist with delivery as your role shifts to more client facing. Alternatively, if you decide you prefer delivery, the opportunity is also available to specialise as a Resourcer and progress to Senior Resourcer . If leadership appeals, there s also a route to Team Leader as you develop. What we do Founded in 2013, Talk Recruitment places white-collar executive professionals across Construction, Housebuilding and Civil Engineering. Previous experience recruiting in this sector is not essential. What you ll do Client: Build awareness of the business in the market place through digital and social media communications as well as via online and in person client and candidate meetings. Become an expert in the chosen sector New business development - turn prospects into clients Negotiating contracts and appropriate commercial terms Manage and deliver the recruitment process from CV submission to arranging interviews, taking and relaying job offers and providing client / candidate aftercare. Developing long term business relationships and partnerships with clients. Candidate: Develop and own a process which generates a sufficient pool of candidates to place. Sourcing potential candidates, Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants and matching them with client vacancies. Developing a consistently excellent candidate experience. Screening candidates and drawing up shortlists of candidates for clients to interview Organising interviews and/or selection events. Helping applicants to prepare for interviews. Maintaining the candidate database and promoting jobs to new and existing candidates. Developing strong relationships with candidates. Additional: To uphold the company s values and service to all external customers and contacts always. To understand that you are joining a small company and have the flexibility, patience and diligence to perform to the best of your ability within the environment provided. What you ll bring 12+ months as a Resourcer or Recruitment Consultant. Strong communication skills: phone, video, email and concise written notes. Comfortable on the phone: yes we said it twice because it s a big part of what we do. Calm under time pressure; able to juggle priorities without dropping standards. Curiosity about roles and sectors; you ask good questions and listen well. Tidy CRM habits and respect for process because accuracy wins. Resilience and a practical, solutions-first approach. A desire to improve and grow in your role. Where you ll work Chantry House, Coleshill a landmark building with modern offices and free parking. Town-centre amenities on the doorstep (shops, gym, hairdressers, restaurants) and a Costa opposite. Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M42, plus a bus stop right outside. Pay and benefits -Competitive salary + commission -25 days holiday, rising to 30 with service (plus bank holidays) -Birthday and Christmas Eve off -Early finish Fridays (4pm) -Pension and additional company benefits & rewards -Hybrid option: 1 day per week based on performance -Clear training and development plan from day one Why this role matters Our clients trust us with roles that need care and pace. Your work keeps searches on track, improves client and candidate experience, and protects our reputation. Do this well and you ll see the impact in filled jobs, happy clients, and your own progression. How to apply Please send your CV and a short note on why this suits you. If we haven t replied within 5 working days, please assume we re progressing with other candidates this time. Join Talk Recruitment. Do focused work in a team that backs you and build a career with options.

WANTED Architectural Technician or Architects OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFER YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE OVER TO A MAIN CONTRACTOR DESIGN COORDINATOR / DESIGN MANAGER ROLE My client is a reputable main contractor who is interested in considering Architectural Technicians & Architects with a view of transferring experience over to a full time Design Coordinator / Manager role, support and training provided. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to transfer your skills over to a new challenge and a high in demand role, but also it is an excellent employer to join and we strongly believe they stand out as one of the best employers in construction. What makes it great? -Professional & friendly team environment -Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers. -Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. -Diversity of projects, education, health, commercial, industrial, student accommodation, Care Homes, Hotels. -Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth. COMPANY: My client is a reputable building main contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload. As a result of securing further new projects, this employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Design Coordinator / Manager to work on a range of exciting projects. Multi-Million Pound Projects live and ready to go. Role & Responsibilities: •Design Manager covering all aspects of the design coordination for the business on various projects. Design Coordinator is similar in scope but on smaller projects or as part of a team on a larger scale project •Arranging and chairing the Design team meetings to lead the process with the consultants and sub contract designers, issuing minutes and ensuring the resulting actions are actioned •Collate and manage the contract specifications, drawing and related documents for the construction process •Carrying drawing reviews issuing Comments then ensuring all comments are added accordingly to the design •Carry out technical reviews of any proposed works to ensure contractual and technical compliance. •Prepare and manage the Design and procurement schedule and issue information release schedules to set design target dates •Offer input and design reviews into the procurement process •Providing design support to Project Management teams. •Review and implement Value engineering opportunities •Coordinate with the M&E managers to ensure coordination of the M&E install and commissioning process. •Utilizing specialist consultants coordinate the information and design to ensure BREEAM and Part L compliance are attained as required. •Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy Building control compliance •Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy all planning conditions are discharged •Lead Design review workshop with the client / tenant to ensure understanding and satisfaction with proposed works •Manage the Design Change Proposals for client sign off •Submitting design information to the client team and recording, tracking and closing out any comments and queries that arise •Issue, track and close out any Requests For Information that arise to enable the design to be completed. Assist in the collation of the O&M Health and safety file REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this Design Coordinator role you must meet the following criteria: - Knowledge of Building Sector. - Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager. Site Engineer, Project management or Design Engineering (civil / structural engineers), Architect or Architectural Technician backgrounds also considered. - High level of communication skills. - Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc), ideally a civil engineering qualification. LOCATION: Mix of office, site visits and remote working. REMUNERATION: The successful Design Manager will receive: Competitive Basic (Dependant on experience) Car Allowance Pension Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

WANTED Civil Engineers or Structural Engineers OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFER YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE OVER TO A MAIN CONTRACTOR DESIGN COORDINATOR / DESIGN MANAGER ROLE My client is a reputable main contractor who is interested in considering Civil Engineer or Structural Design Engineers or Site Engineers with a view of transferring experience over to a full time Design Coordinator / Manager role, support and training provided. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to transfer your skills over to a new challenge and a high in demand role, but also it is an excellent employer to join and we strongly believe they stand out as one of the best employers in construction. What makes it great? -Professional & friendly team environment -Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers. -Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. -Diversity of projects, education, health, commercial, industrial, student accommodation, Care Homes, Hotels. -Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth. COMPANY: My client is a reputable building main contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload. As a result of securing further new projects, this employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Design Coordinator / Manager to work on a range of exciting projects. Multi-Million Pound Projects live and ready to go. Role & Responsibilities: •Design Manager covering all aspects of the design coordination for the business on various projects. Design Coordinator is similar in scope but on smaller projects or as part of a team on a larger scale project •Arranging and chairing the Design team meetings to lead the process with the consultants and sub contract designers, issuing minutes and ensuring the resulting actions are actioned •Collate and manage the contract specifications, drawing and related documents for the construction process •Carrying drawing reviews issuing Comments then ensuring all comments are added accordingly to the design •Carry out technical reviews of any proposed works to ensure contractual and technical compliance. •Prepare and manage the Design and procurement schedule and issue information release schedules to set design target dates •Offer input and design reviews into the procurement process •Providing design support to Project Management teams. •Review and implement Value engineering opportunities •Coordinate with the M&E managers to ensure coordination of the M&E install and commissioning process. •Utilizing specialist consultants coordinate the information and design to ensure BREEAM and Part L compliance are attained as required. •Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy Building control compliance •Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy all planning conditions are discharged •Lead Design review workshop with the client / tenant to ensure understanding and satisfaction with proposed works •Manage the Design Change Proposals for client sign off •Submitting design information to the client team and recording, tracking and closing out any comments and queries that arise •Issue, track and close out any Requests For Information that arise to enable the design to be completed. Assist in the collation of the O&M Health and safety file REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this Design Coordinator role you must meet the following criteria: - Knowledge of Building Sector. - Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager. Site Engineer, Project management or Design Engineering (civil / structural engineers), Architect or Architectural Technician backgrounds also considered. - High level of communication skills. - Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc), ideally a civil engineering qualification. LOCATION: Mix of office, site visits and remote working. REMUNERATION: The successful Design Manager will receive: Competitive Basic (Dependant on experience) Car Allowance Pension Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.