Pinnacle Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor urgently required for a housing developer based in Farnborough. Sites will vary in size from 60 units - 200 units and will be of mixed specification. The role will report in to the Commercial Director and you will form part of the commercial team. This position will suit someone with housing developer / house builder experience and who can run their own sites with minimal support. In return you can expect a very good continuity of work and a very safe role. Lots of promotional opportunities and a chance to work in a dedicated, experienced friendly commercial team.

Pinnacle Recruitment have a new role on for a Development Manager OR Senior Development Manager for one of our very good clients based near Chigwell, North London. Our client is a very successful privately owned Developer that undertakes a high number of Partnerships Schemes / Regeneration Schemes and Privately built schemes. This role reports into a board Director who concentrates on Land, Development and Planning functions There are good opportunities to progress and salary is above market rates for this type of role. Responsibilities include: Managing the process of securing Land/ Development Contracts following a successful bid or tender (Land Agreement, Option Agreement, Development Agreement, Agreement for Lease) and any associated legal docs Liaison with Solicitors to negotiate and agree legal documents Supporting bids & tenders and advising on potential development risk items and how to address Managing the submissions and obtain planning permissions (S73's / S96's) Liaison with Planning consultants, architects and other consultants ensuring planning is viable and effective Overseeing viability Assessment Reports Manage and negotiate S106 agreements related to the above planning permissions. Manage all ROL, CIL relief and any other related works This is an excellent opportunity to join a nimble, highly regarded Developer and Partnerships House Builder that reward people for their efforts and offer a comprehensive package along with real prospects for promotion and rewards for good work. An excellent opportunity in what is viewed presently as challenging market conditions. Kind regards

We are looking for a geotechnical consultant for a contractor who delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the UK. The Projects are large-scale civil works on rail. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Consultant/Engineer to join our London team on a permanent basis. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide geotechnical expertise across a variety of civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities: Conduct geotechnical assessments, site investigations, and risk analyses. Provide design recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and earthworks. Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design calculations. Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Support project teams from concept through to delivery. Requirements: Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. Chartered status (CEng/MICE/ICE). Strong experience in geotechnical consultancy or engineering roles. Proficient in geotechnical software and design standards. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. If you have the experience and have Chartered Status in the UK please apply to hear more about this unique opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing design-side civil engineering team , working on a diverse portfolio of highways and new build civil infrastructure projects . This role offers the opportunity to be involved from early design stages through to delivery, providing commercial and cost management expertise that shapes projects from concept onward. Key Responsibilities Provide cost planning, estimating, and commercial advice during feasibility and design stages Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and value engineering exercises Support design teams with cost-led design solutions Produce tender documentation and assist with procurement strategies Evaluate tenders, variations, and change control Undertake financial reporting, forecasts, and risk assessments Liaise with clients, designers, and stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are met Ensure compliance with relevant contracts and industry standards About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar Experience working on civil engineering projects , ideally highways and/or new build infrastructure Strong understanding of design-side Familiarity with NEC contracts Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams Salary is £40,000- £50,000 + allowance and pkg. The client is happy to consider Assistant Quantity Surveyors, who have experience and are at the stage where they are ready to step into a Quantity surveyors role. Please apply today to here more.

We re seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing team in Sevenoaks, overseeing commercial operations on a portfolio of social housing contracts. The successful candidate will take ownership of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and responsive repair frameworks , ensuring financial control, contract compliance, and strong client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a background in construction and social housing to play a key role in delivering value-driven services across multiple contracts. Our client will also Consider Senior Quantity Surveyor, who are looking to step up. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage commercial aspects of PPM , reactive maintenance , and minor works project. Administer and control Schedule of Rates (SoR) contracts and pricing structures. Oversee cost control, budget forecasting, and value engineering processes. Ensure all projects comply with contractual and financial targets. Produce accurate monthly valuations, applications, and reports. Work collaboratively with operations teams, clients, and supply chain partners to maintain service excellence. Support contract performance reviews and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency. About You Proven experience as a Commercial Manager , Managing Quantity Surveyor , or Senior QS within the social housing or maintenance sector . Strong understanding of PPM , Schedule of Rates , and term maintenance contracts . Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Confident communicator able to build relationships with clients and internal teams. Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field. The company is happy to pay the right salary for the right person for the role (within reason), you will also get the chance to develop the commercial division as the business grows. Competitive salary + Car Allowance + Pkg Please apply today to hear more.

Pinnacle are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor in London for our client to work on rail Infrastructure Maintenance Projects within London The role will cover both Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance across Signalling, Telecoms, M&E, HV Power, Track, Vegetation and elements of Civils within rail. Manage the financial and contractual aspects of a rail construction project Cost estimation, budget management, tendering, and subcontractor agreements Cash flow forecasting, valuations and risk analysis Reporting to clients and project teams to ensure the project stays within budget and meets its contractual obligations You will get the chance to join a growing commercial team where you can continue to grow and develop within you career. Salary 55,000 + pkg. If you have experience in the UK, on rail frameworks (for a contractor) and are looking for a new challenge, please apply today to hear more.

Pinnacle are looking for S&T (signalling and telecom) technicians for a large contractor based in London. As the Signalling & Telecoms Maintenance Technician you will respond to train faults and following the correct process throughout. Diagnose and restore faults on the rail asap. Record accurately all details of the faults Be responsible for any fault that occur and ensure it is dealt with correctly. Qualifications needed: BTEC ONC- HNC-HND in electronics. PTS, COSS and basic first air. Technical knowledge Needed: HW points, Clamp lock points test/fault finding experience. Points and switch roller fitting. TPWS, AWS, LED and 4 aspect signal systems test and fault finding experience You experience needed: You will need to have worked as a S&T technician before and have you IRSE Maintenance/ Fault finder and Maintenance Tester qualification. Naturally you will need to have worked on he Underground or TFL or Network Rail. The rota will be on a shit rota across days and nights so please make sure you are happy with this. Salary is upto 50,000 + Package. If you have the experience above, please apply today to hear more.

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK! We are looking for a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with water experience who has strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. Salary - 65,000 - 75,000 + pkg Duties Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects based on architectural drawings, specifications, and other relevant information. Develop detailed project budgets, including materials, labour, equipment, and overhead costs. Monitor project costs throughout the process and identify areas where costs can be optimised. Manage the tendering process, including preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to facilitate efficient procurement processes. Monitor contract performance and resolve any disputes or issues that may arise during the construction phase. Implement cost control measures to ensure that projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Track project expenditure and prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for project stakeholders. Analyze cost variances and identify potential risks or opportunities that may impact project profitability. Measure and quantify construction work using appropriate measurement methods. Prepare accurate valuations of completed work for interim and final payments to contractors and subcontractors. Identify and assess risks associated with projects, including cost overruns, delays, and contractual disputes. Develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of risks on project outcomes. Requirements Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field. Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with water/ wastewater experience. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost management principles. Proficiency in quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office suite. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Established House Builder based in Dartford urgently require a Quantity Surveyor to join their busy team. The role will suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has experience in Housing and who is looking for a safe role with a good work life balance. The company will build around 150 units per annum and these will consist mainly of housing units with some low rise flat type schemes. Responsibilities of the role will include sending packages out at orders, managing accounts and some material orders. This is an opportunity for someone local to gain a safe, solid role with a housing developer that builds good quality homes in the local area, and as said offer an excellent work life balance. This is a permanent role, please apply with a CV.

Highly regarded Tier 1 Major Contractor urgently seek a Senior / Quantity Surveyor for a major Construction project in Berkshire The company are one of the UKs most prolific contractors who are well respected and successfully bid and win on some of the most prestigious projects throughout the UK. They have an excellent reputation for the successful delivery of projects and in addition can boast an incredible staff retention record, progressive career paths and an excellent cohesive and professional work environment to thrive in. The project is a c 350m newbuild of multi discipline packages where works consist of: Steel / RC Structures, industrial and traditional build projects. This role will be to commercially manage large packages of the works, valued c 50m, the project has at least another 5 years to run. Duties and responsibilities will include: Analytical Thinking & Decision Making Orders information and systematically checks data Cost Engineering Prepares Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules & analyses tender documents Estimating Critically appraises, estimates and negotiates the above with 3rd parties Planning Reviews complex contract programmes such as Time-Location, Assists with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes Project Management Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately Analyses the commercial progress and report to senior project staff Procurement Undertakes constructability analyses using construction programmes Prepares procurement programme and helps develop the strategy Commercial Management Analyses rates & prices, agreement of variations and or compensation events as required Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required Prepares Internal reports, commercial progress and financial reconciliation Development, Recruitment and Retention Maintains own Personal Development Plan Actively supports the development of others Produces plans for team to achieve goals / aspirations Supports recruitment of lower grades The ideal candidate will be degree qualified and a member of RICS, ICES or CIOB or be working towards it. If interested please do reply with a copy of your CV so you can be considered for the role.

Pinnacle are looking for a Quantity Surveyor, for a project in Birmingham working on a Construction Fit out project. Duties: As the Quantity Surveyor you will manage ongoing relationships with the subcontractors to deliver on the infrastructure projects. Handle the tendering process to find best subcontractors within the Fit out space. Negotiate contracts including plant, materials, resources and of course, incredibly skilled people. Sourcing local subcontractors. Work with key stakeholders. Commercial reporting. Requirements Track record working as a Quantity Surveyor on first out projects Ideally have experience within Healthcare projects. The ability to deliver projects successfully Ideally be degree educated, but this is not essential. The role would suit either a Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, who has a background on large fit out projects. If you have the above experience and want to discuss this opportunity please apply today.

Pinnacle are looking for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to work for a main contractor based in Kent. Its a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career and has experience in civils already, who wants to develop into a Quantity Surveyor. Assist the commercial team, where necessary, to implement work winning strategy at procurement stage. Understanding how to identify any risks and opportunities Engagement with subcontractors including assisting with tender enquiries Assisting the Project Procurement in accordance with delivery programme Assist in the implementation of the Tender Event Schedule Preparing Tender Documentation Analyse tender returns and being part of the negotiation process through to proposing subcontractor Preparation of Sub-Contract Orders They are looking for someone, who has experience working on main civils projects, who is keen to continue their development for a company who has a proven track record training and developing staff. Salary is 35,000- 40,000 + allowance + package. Please apply if you are keen to hear more about this opportunity.

My client seeks senior land acquisition & development manager for their busy investment arm of a very profitable business that has a head office in London. This role will be a mixture of working in one of their Regional offices spread throughout the UK and working from home. This is a Land Acquisition & Development role for PBSA (Purpose Built Student Accommodation) and it is imperative that the successful candidate has PBSA acquisition experience and a network of contacts that can provide details on consented and unconsented sites throughout the Midlands, North and Scotland. The client will be looking for sites in heavy student cities and these will include but not be limited to: Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Edinburgh & Glasgow I appreciate you may not specialise in all of the locations mentioned or you may specialise in more than the locations listed. The role is to find unconsented & consented PBSA sites in good student locations, the role will require front end experience that would allow you to work with the rest of the team to progress any sites through to and inclusive of detailed planning. These roles will suit a pro-active, self-motivated and innovative individuals to join one of the leading student accommodation developer/ investors in the UK. This company will operate as a BTR developer and will also sell developments to Universities and they currently have over 7000 beds of student accommodation and are looking to increase the amount of student accommodation it owns and operates on a long term basis. The successful candidates will identify, bid, successfully secure and, obtain planning consent on land for large development opportunities (over 40m GDV) primarily for purpose built student accommodation , but may also include residential BtR/ Co-living opportunities as well. To be successful you will need detailed knowledge of your areas of operation and have an existing network of contacts and working relationships with key stakeholders. In return you can expect and excellent salary, bonus, generous holiday, wfh, generous pension and a role that can lead to Director. This role is with one of the leading PBSA investment and development companies in the UK, a real opportunity to join a forward thinking, well funded organisation that values its staff and offers progression in roles. In return you can expect a very rewarding career with one of the UKs most prestigious PBSA and BtR investors and developers. This is a highly rewarding role that offers progression in your career. It also comes with a very good salary, bonus, large package including pension contributions, holidays, other benefits and a bonus. Please apply if you are interested.