Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd

Role Overview Job - Technical Estimator Salary - up to 40,000 Location - Tonbridge My client has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join a team who will be responsible for the accurate preparation of cost estimates and technical quotations based on customer enquiries, drawings, and specifications. This role is central to ensuring commercially viable pricing while reflecting real manufacturing and supply chain constraints. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing, the Estimator will take full ownership of enquiries from initial review through to quotation submission, ensuring all technical and commercial aspects are clearly defined and aligned. Key Responsibilities Estimating & Costing Analyse customer enquiries, technical drawings, and specifications to determine full project scope Produce detailed and accurate cost estimates covering materials, labour, subcontract operations, and overheads Carry out material and labour take-offs with a high degree of accuracy Apply strong commercial judgement to optimise pricing and maximise gross profit Identify cost risks, uncertainties, and opportunities for value engineering Quotation Preparation Compile structured quotation packs including scope, assumptions, exclusions, options, and lead times Ensure all quotations are technically compliant and commercially robust Use NetSuite to manage enquiries, maintain pricing data, and generate formal quotations Maintain clear documentation and version control of all estimates Technical Review & Coordination Liaise with customers to clarify technical requirements and resolve ambiguities in specifications Work closely with CAD, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing teams to validate manufacturability and cost assumptions Incorporate supplier and subcontractor pricing, lead times, and constraints into estimates Ensure alignment between quoted solutions and operational capability Workload & Process Management Manage multiple tenders and enquiries simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines Track and prioritise workload to ensure timely and accurate submissions Support the continuous improvement of estimating systems, templates, and processes Essential Skills & Experience Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Proven experience in detailed estimating within a fabrication/manufacturing environment High level of accuracy in take-offs and cost modelling (materials, labour, subcontract) Strong numeracy and commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk and margin Practical understanding of manufacturing processes, constraints, and cost drivers Experience working with supplier pricing and lead time considerations Advanced Excel skills and strong document control discipline Ability to communicate technical information clearly across internal teams and with customers Highly organised, methodical, and accountable, with full ownership of estimates end-to-end If you feel you have the relevant experience and are a car driver (due to the location) - then please apply today

Location: Newham East London Salary: 20.50ph About the Role Bridge Recruitment is working with a leading housing provider to recruit a Neighbourhood Housing Officer on a temporary basis. You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the main point of contact for residents and delivering a responsive, high-quality housing management service. This is a hands-on role where you'll build strong relationships, resolve issues, and act as an advocate for residents. Key Responsibilities Manage relationships with residents and act as their primary point of contact Deliver a customer-focused housing management service Handle issues including anti-social behaviour, tenancy breaches, and estate management Carry out tenancy audits, inspections, and estate visits Provide advice on tenancy and property matters Work with internal teams and external partners (e.g. councils, police) Respond to complaints, enquiries, and escalations Identify risks and support safeguarding of vulnerable residents About You Experience in housing management or similar Strong knowledge of tenancy management, ASB, and safeguarding Understanding of property/estate management and housing legislation Excellent communication and customer service skills Proactive, organised, and confident in problem-solving Experience working with tenants or leaseholders Desirable: Housing or IRPM qualification This is a temporary role and working Hybrid Apply If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference to communities, apply today.

Multi-Trader Location: South East London Salary: GBP40,000 to GBP50,000 DOE Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Overtime available Job type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Multi Trader with carpentry skills to join their ever-expanding team. The majority of the work is around London, South East and Kent doing all high-end residential/ schools/ Banks/Care homes etc. All work is planned and reactive maintenance work Requirements of the Multi-Trader: Must have at least 5 years' experience as a Multi-Trader. Basic Carpentry Basic plumbing General maintenance such as door handles, fencing repairs/replacement Happy covering multiple sites Completion of log sheets and reactive task sheets Respond to task allocated by the helpdesk and communicated to you Full clean UK drivers license Good communication skills 5 years experience in general building trade Excellent communication skills Health and safety awareness Full UK Driving Licence. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Multi-Trader role, then please apply now!

Planner Location: Cheam Salary: Starting salary is GBP29,724 Hours: 8am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Planner to join their ever-expanding team. Responsibilities of the Planner: Effectively planning engineers work Take ownership of your engineers' daily workload Inbound calls from the engineers on the dedicated Engineer Line Monitor engineers are ready for work and dispatch unallocated works Check previous day has no outstanding works Ensure all works are planned and completed within the contracts SLA Managing the Action Lists that Planners are responsible for Scheduling appointments with customers Proactively work towards the reduction of incoming complaints In the event of absence, manage and monitor any changes to works scheduled Keeping customers informed and updated Support all team members in all tasks Ensure all daily tasks are completed Requirements of the Planner: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal on all levels Ability and willingness to step up to cover next level tasks Proactive approach Innovative whilst working within agreed structure Flexible and ability to adapt to change Committed to delivering exceptional service delivery both internal and external Maintain an efficient, professional and team focussed attitude at all times Trustworthy and able to promote a confidential environment Customer focussed Ability to work within and follow company and client's policies and procedures Excellent planning and organisational skills If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Planner role, then please apply now!

IT Manager Location: Gravesend Salary: GBP42,000 - GBP47,000 per year, DoE Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced IT Manager to join their ever-expanding team. This role is based within their Gravesend office but will also involve frequent travel to their other offices when required. Responsibilities of the IT Manager: Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance the firms operational efficiency and security. Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Maintain and support the Firms case management system: Partner for Windows (Tikit). Ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of all IT systems, networks, and software. Oversee regular system licences, upgrades and backups. Provide hands-on support for hardware and software issues across the firm. Deliver Partner training and guidance to staff Act as the main point of contact for any IT-related queries or incidents. Monitor systems for potential threats or vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures. Ensure compliance with GDPR, legal industry regulations, and data protection laws. Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Manage third-party vendors, including software providers, hardware suppliers, and IT consultants. Lead IT projects including system migrations, software rollouts, and infrastructure improvements. Manage the Firm websites. Arrange logins for new staff and provide onboarding training with IT systems. Other IT duties when required. Requirements of the IT Manager: Proven experience as an IT Manager or similar role within a professional services or legal environment. Strong knowledge of Partner for Windows (Tikit) or other legal practice case management systems. Solid understanding of networks, servers, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity protocols. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language. Strong organisational and leadership abilities. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the IT Manager role, then please apply now!

Registered Manager (Domiciliary Care) Competitive Salary DOE Excellent career progression The Role Are you a motivated Team Leader, Assistant Care Manager or Care Manager looking for a real change or the next step in your career? We are looking for a committed career focused individual within the Domiciliary Care market to manage our soon to open branch, covering the either the Manchester OR Northampton areas. You will be experienced within the Domiciliary Care market, looking for the challenge of developing a new start up branch, and putting your own stamp on how the branch develops. Our Client has been established for 25 years and are regarded as a Market Leader in Care Services They take pride in, person-centred care and ensure that the Care Managers have the same ethos and are on board with our brand core values You will most certainly have knowledge and insight into the Domiciliary Care market. Develop, lead, and grow the branch. You need to be comfortable selling in the care sector and can work to targets and KPIs. If you are either a current registered Domiciliary Care Manager, or ready to take the next step up into Domiciliary Care Management, then this could be the role for you. You will be joining at an exciting time, where your knowledge and skills will form part of the growth and service strategy for our business. You will be the Registered Manager and your opinions and decisions will be vital to the branchs success. As a Care manager, you will be a relationship builder who knows how to develop new business opportunities and deliver exceptional service to our client base. You will therefore be a car driver. Predominantly the branch will initially focus on care at home and social support, but we also want to explore and develop other areas of care and are open minded to consider all suggestions. It goes without saying, as the registered Care Manager you will assume full responsibility for CQC compliance and service excellence and a good understanding and insight into this part of the business will be essential. It is also essential that as a Care Manager, you possess the following attributes and skills: Extensive experience supporting and providing care to clients within a domiciliary setting Highly knowledgeable of processes involved in CQC compliance and monitoring of service standards Excellent compliance history and with proven ability of implementing strategies resulting in GOOD (or better) inspection ratings Strong leadership skills and a proven ability of management and development of teams ensuring they are supported with appropriate training Excellent business and interpersonal skills, work successfully under pressure and consistently achieve KPIs/targets against tight deadlines Caring and empathetic approach developing person centred care plans tailored to personal needs Committed to a client-focused approach coupled with high service standards If you can demonstrate the skills and knowledge we are looking for, then we welcome your application and look forward to discussing the role in more detail. We would be delighted to have an informal chat to answer any questions you have. Job Type: Full-time

Intermediate/Senior Full-Stack Software Developer (or half Stack) Location: Hybrid Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: DOE Join a globally recognized award winning leader in automation and machine learning solutions, and contribute to the evolution of their acclaimed platform. This role is Hybrid and candidates need to be able to commute to Kent for office based duties and have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust software solutions. Collaborate with business analysts, users, and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality results. Support the entire SDLC, including testing and deployment. Work closely with the Managed Services team to provide 2nd-line support. Technical Requirements: Expertise in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Java, C#, Python. Experience with frameworks like React, Angular, Vue. Proficiency in Node.js and algorithmic complexity Demonstrated involvement in 3+ complex projects in the last 5 years. What We Offer: Competitive salary with bonus opportunities. Hybrid working model (office and remote). 22 days holiday, increasing with tenure. Pension, life insurance, and employee share schemes. Take the next step in your software development career