Salary: £95k - 105k per year + Competitive Benefits Package Job Reference: JOB-90265 Published: 18-02-2026 Duration: Full Time Expiry Date: 18-03-2026 Country: United Kingdom Location: London or Hertfordshire - hybrid (up to 2 days homeworking) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to £105k + benefits Security Clearance: SC clearance likely required About the Company Join a leading UK construction and development business delivering high-profile building projects across sectors including defence, MOD, and major commercial developments in Central London. Known for its technical expertise, quality delivery, and collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex projects. Role Purpose The Senior Estimator will develop tender information into robust and competitive cost estimates for major building projects, helping the business secure work and meet financial targets. You will also support preconstruction, framework, and target cost projects, providing expertise in risk and opportunity analysis and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities Prepare full financial elements of tender submissions from initial identification through to handover. Assist Senior Project Estimators on larger projects to produce competitive cost estimates. Prepare cost plans, monitor costs on live projects, and contribute to framework and target cost projects. Work closely with preconstruction, design, procurement, and commercial teams to maximise opportunities and minimise risks. Undertake risk and opportunity analysis, preparing fully costed schedules for tenders. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial documents and use of the company's estimating systems. Liaise with external clients, joint venture partners, and subcontractors as required. Support post-tender negotiations and provide cost input for value engineering, programme options, and temporary works. Mentor and guide junior staff, sharing expertise and promoting best practice. Champion electronic tendering, integration of BIM, and sustainability including net carbon zero costing. Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including Health & Safety and Environmental regulations. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Estimator on Tier 1 building projects (£100m+), ideally including commercial, defence, or MOD sectors. Strong understanding of the building sector, procurement, and risk management. Experience with large-scale tenders, cost planning, and financial control. Ability to mentor and lead junior estimating staff. SC clearance eligibility preferred. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of BIM, electronic tendering, and sustainability in construction is highly desirable. Practical Information Base location: London / Hertfordshire, with some homeworking (up to 2 days/week). Must spend at least one day per week in London to work with the pre construction team. Salary: up to £105k plus benefits. Exposure: high-profile, high-value projects, providing excellent career development opportunities. If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV to or call , outlining your relevant construction management experience and preferred location (London or Hertfordshire).
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Salary: £95k - 105k per year + Competitive Benefits Package Job Reference: JOB-90265 Published: 18-02-2026 Duration: Full Time Expiry Date: 18-03-2026 Country: United Kingdom Location: London or Hertfordshire - hybrid (up to 2 days homeworking) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to £105k + benefits Security Clearance: SC clearance likely required About the Company Join a leading UK construction and development business delivering high-profile building projects across sectors including defence, MOD, and major commercial developments in Central London. Known for its technical expertise, quality delivery, and collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex projects. Role Purpose The Senior Estimator will develop tender information into robust and competitive cost estimates for major building projects, helping the business secure work and meet financial targets. You will also support preconstruction, framework, and target cost projects, providing expertise in risk and opportunity analysis and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities Prepare full financial elements of tender submissions from initial identification through to handover. Assist Senior Project Estimators on larger projects to produce competitive cost estimates. Prepare cost plans, monitor costs on live projects, and contribute to framework and target cost projects. Work closely with preconstruction, design, procurement, and commercial teams to maximise opportunities and minimise risks. Undertake risk and opportunity analysis, preparing fully costed schedules for tenders. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial documents and use of the company's estimating systems. Liaise with external clients, joint venture partners, and subcontractors as required. Support post-tender negotiations and provide cost input for value engineering, programme options, and temporary works. Mentor and guide junior staff, sharing expertise and promoting best practice. Champion electronic tendering, integration of BIM, and sustainability including net carbon zero costing. Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including Health & Safety and Environmental regulations. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Estimator on Tier 1 building projects (£100m+), ideally including commercial, defence, or MOD sectors. Strong understanding of the building sector, procurement, and risk management. Experience with large-scale tenders, cost planning, and financial control. Ability to mentor and lead junior estimating staff. SC clearance eligibility preferred. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of BIM, electronic tendering, and sustainability in construction is highly desirable. Practical Information Base location: London / Hertfordshire, with some homeworking (up to 2 days/week). Must spend at least one day per week in London to work with the pre construction team. Salary: up to £105k plus benefits. Exposure: high-profile, high-value projects, providing excellent career development opportunities. If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV to or call , outlining your relevant construction management experience and preferred location (London or Hertfordshire).
A respected engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Piping Designer to lead complex brownfield projects within the Oil & Gas sector. The role requires a leader with proven piping design expertise and ability to mentor a team. The successful candidate will manage plant layout and design outputs while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days in the Aberdeen office, offering the opportunity to influence significant engineering projects.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
A respected engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Piping Designer to lead complex brownfield projects within the Oil & Gas sector. The role requires a leader with proven piping design expertise and ability to mentor a team. The successful candidate will manage plant layout and design outputs while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days in the Aberdeen office, offering the opportunity to influence significant engineering projects.
Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35 Job Reference: JOB-90264 Published: 18-02-2026 Duration: 12months+ Expiry Date: 18-03-2026 Country: United Kingdom Principal Piping Designer - Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Aberdeen Hybrid (minimum 3 days in office) A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Piping Designer to shape complex brownfield projects across the Oil & Gas and wider Energy landscape. From Concept through FEED to Detailed Design, Construction and Commissioning, your fingerprints will be on work that truly moves the sector forward. Note: This position requires attendance at the Aberdeen office at least three days per week. The Opportunity You will guide plant layout and piping design using the latest digital and CAD technologies, steering a team toward precision, safety, and excellence. Reporting to the Lead Piping Engineer, you'll ensure every deliverable meets the highest standard. What You'll Be Trusted With Leading and mentoring a team of piping designers to deliver on time and within budget Owning all plant layout and piping design outputs - 3D models, isometrics, GAs, plot plans, and pipe supports Planning resources, tracking manhours, and feeding into design progress reports Raising risks, identifying scope change, and driving solutions early Conducting site surveys where required (CSCS, CCNSG or equivalent may be needed) Championing Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environmental standards across all activities Chairing model and client design reviews with clarity and authority Collaborating across disciplines to achieve integrated, constructible designs What Sets You Apart Proven leadership of small design teams in high-stakes project environments Deep expertise in piping design and plant layout within Oil & Gas or Energy Experience spanning front-end layout through brownfield modifications to AFC deliverables Strong command of layout principles balancing safety, operability, maintenance, and constructability Working knowledge of major codes including American Society of Mechanical Engineers B31.3 and relevant UK legislation Confidence interpreting stress reports and embedding them into design Skilled in reviewing vendor data and approving technical deliverables Advanced CAD capability - fully conversant with AVEVA E3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and laser point cloud data
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35 Job Reference: JOB-90264 Published: 18-02-2026 Duration: 12months+ Expiry Date: 18-03-2026 Country: United Kingdom Principal Piping Designer - Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Aberdeen Hybrid (minimum 3 days in office) A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Piping Designer to shape complex brownfield projects across the Oil & Gas and wider Energy landscape. From Concept through FEED to Detailed Design, Construction and Commissioning, your fingerprints will be on work that truly moves the sector forward. Note: This position requires attendance at the Aberdeen office at least three days per week. The Opportunity You will guide plant layout and piping design using the latest digital and CAD technologies, steering a team toward precision, safety, and excellence. Reporting to the Lead Piping Engineer, you'll ensure every deliverable meets the highest standard. What You'll Be Trusted With Leading and mentoring a team of piping designers to deliver on time and within budget Owning all plant layout and piping design outputs - 3D models, isometrics, GAs, plot plans, and pipe supports Planning resources, tracking manhours, and feeding into design progress reports Raising risks, identifying scope change, and driving solutions early Conducting site surveys where required (CSCS, CCNSG or equivalent may be needed) Championing Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environmental standards across all activities Chairing model and client design reviews with clarity and authority Collaborating across disciplines to achieve integrated, constructible designs What Sets You Apart Proven leadership of small design teams in high-stakes project environments Deep expertise in piping design and plant layout within Oil & Gas or Energy Experience spanning front-end layout through brownfield modifications to AFC deliverables Strong command of layout principles balancing safety, operability, maintenance, and constructability Working knowledge of major codes including American Society of Mechanical Engineers B31.3 and relevant UK legislation Confidence interpreting stress reports and embedding them into design Skilled in reviewing vendor data and approving technical deliverables Advanced CAD capability - fully conversant with AVEVA E3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and laser point cloud data
A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop competitive cost estimates for major building projects. The role involves preparing tender submissions, monitoring project costs, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have proven experience in Tier 1 projects and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £105k plus benefits, with a hybrid work model requiring some presence in London or Hertfordshire.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop competitive cost estimates for major building projects. The role involves preparing tender submissions, monitoring project costs, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have proven experience in Tier 1 projects and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £105k plus benefits, with a hybrid work model requiring some presence in London or Hertfordshire.
A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking a Senior Project Planner to join their team in Reading. This role involves managing complex project schedules, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to bid proposals. Candidates should have proven experience in project planning, particularly on NEC4 contracts, and possess strong leadership qualities. The position offers flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work on significant national infrastructure projects.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking a Senior Project Planner to join their team in Reading. This role involves managing complex project schedules, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to bid proposals. Candidates should have proven experience in project planning, particularly on NEC4 contracts, and possess strong leadership qualities. The position offers flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work on significant national infrastructure projects.
A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Manager in London to lead planning on major construction projects including healthcare and defence sectors. You will create complex schedules and optimize project delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong site experience, knowledge of contractual frameworks, and advanced skills in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and benefits.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Manager in London to lead planning on major construction projects including healthcare and defence sectors. You will create complex schedules and optimize project delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong site experience, knowledge of contractual frameworks, and advanced skills in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and benefits.
Salary: £110k - 130k per year + Competitive Benefits Package Job Reference: JOB-90260 Published: 17-02-2026 Duration: Full Time Expiry Date: 17-03-2026 Country: United Kingdom Senior Planning Manager / Planning Manager - Building & Defence Projects Location: London Permanent £110,000-£130,000pa + benefits Hybrid Working (3 days on site) We are seeking experienced Senior Planning Managers and Planning Managers to join a Tier 1 construction organisation's Building Operating Unit, working on major commercial, healthcare, and defence projects across London and the Southeast. About the Opportunity You will play a key role in shaping, developing, and delivering complex project programmes from bid stage through to completion on large-scale schemes. These positions require planners with strong building delivery experience, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities Lead the planning function on major construction projects, producing fully integrated master programmes Construct complex schedules from first principles, review methodologies, and challenge assumptions to optimise delivery Work with estimating and commercial teams to align cost breakdown structures and contribute to delay/claims analysis where required Establish short-term lookahead planning and assign responsibilities across project teams Support bid development, programme strategy, and resource planning Requirements Proven experience leading planning on major commercial, healthcare, or defence building projects Strong construction site experience with knowledge of design integration and temporary works Advanced user of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject Broad understanding of multiple contract forms including NEC, JCT, MPTC Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in a construction or engineering discipline For defence-focused roles, eligibility for security clearance may be required Salary & Benefits Permanent role with hybrid working (typically 3 days on site) If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV to or call , outlining your relevant planning experience and preferred location (London or Cambridge).
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Salary: £110k - 130k per year + Competitive Benefits Package Job Reference: JOB-90260 Published: 17-02-2026 Duration: Full Time Expiry Date: 17-03-2026 Country: United Kingdom Senior Planning Manager / Planning Manager - Building & Defence Projects Location: London Permanent £110,000-£130,000pa + benefits Hybrid Working (3 days on site) We are seeking experienced Senior Planning Managers and Planning Managers to join a Tier 1 construction organisation's Building Operating Unit, working on major commercial, healthcare, and defence projects across London and the Southeast. About the Opportunity You will play a key role in shaping, developing, and delivering complex project programmes from bid stage through to completion on large-scale schemes. These positions require planners with strong building delivery experience, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities Lead the planning function on major construction projects, producing fully integrated master programmes Construct complex schedules from first principles, review methodologies, and challenge assumptions to optimise delivery Work with estimating and commercial teams to align cost breakdown structures and contribute to delay/claims analysis where required Establish short-term lookahead planning and assign responsibilities across project teams Support bid development, programme strategy, and resource planning Requirements Proven experience leading planning on major commercial, healthcare, or defence building projects Strong construction site experience with knowledge of design integration and temporary works Advanced user of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject Broad understanding of multiple contract forms including NEC, JCT, MPTC Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in a construction or engineering discipline For defence-focused roles, eligibility for security clearance may be required Salary & Benefits Permanent role with hybrid working (typically 3 days on site) If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV to or call , outlining your relevant planning experience and preferred location (London or Cambridge).