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4 job(s) at DB Recruitment

DB Recruitment City, York
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our small but ambitious Yorkshire team as the region continues to grow. The Yorkshire business currently has two live developments with a combined turnover of 11m in 2025, with plans to expand to six schemes and a 30m turnover by 2028. This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands-on role within a growing regional business, contributing to pricing, tendering, and the commercial delivery of new affordable housing developments across Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities Quantification and budgeting Financial reporting and cost monitoring JCT contract administration Cost management Risk and value management Contract negotiation Management of subcontractor relationships Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead within the residential or housebuilding sector Experience gained through a similar role or via internal promotion Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials Excellent numerical, analytical, and IT skills Sound commercial and business awareness Good understanding of budget management Strong negotiation and networking abilities Excellent communication skills Ability to work under pressure and respond constructively to feedback Strong teamwork skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet business deadlines Desirable Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing team environment Based within commutable distance of York Salary & Benefits Salary and package dependent on experience 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Pension: 5% employee contribution + 3% employer contribution Salary sacrifice scheme available
DB Recruitment City, Leeds
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our small but ambitious Yorkshire team as the region continues to grow. The Yorkshire business currently has two live developments with a combined turnover of 11m in 2025, with plans to expand to six schemes and a 30m turnover by 2028. This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands-on role within a growing regional business, contributing to pricing, tendering, and the commercial delivery of new affordable housing developments across Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities Quantification and budgeting Financial reporting and cost monitoring JCT contract administration Cost management Risk and value management Contract negotiation Management of subcontractor relationships Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead within the residential or housebuilding sector Experience gained through a similar role or via internal promotion Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials Excellent numerical, analytical, and IT skills Sound commercial and business awareness Good understanding of budget management Strong negotiation and networking abilities Excellent communication skills Ability to work under pressure and respond constructively to feedback Strong teamwork skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet business deadlines Desirable Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing team environment Based within commutable distance of York Salary & Benefits Salary and package dependent on experience 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Pension: 5% employee contribution + 3% employer contribution Salary sacrifice scheme available
DB Recruitment Reading, Oxfordshire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Role Overview The Business Development Administrator is the organiser, problem-solver, and data lead to keep growth activities running efficiently. The role ensures that the CRM system remains accurate, reports are clear, and the team has the information and support needed to focus on relationship development and securing new work. The Business Development Administrator ensures that leads are validated, reports are prepared, meetings are coordinated, and processes run efficiently ensuring that opportunities are recognised early and developed effectively through seamless processes. Key Responsibilities Complete management of our pipeline and working closely with the Senior Business Development Manager to control individual team data. Add and validate new leads against agreed criteria, liaising with external lead sources including networkers and agents. Monitor lead status and progress, ensuring timely follow-up and closure in line with weekly and monthly targets. Remove or update duplicate, incomplete, or stale data to maintain system integrity. Research cold leads to help generate new opportunities for the pipeline. Supporting the Senior Business Development Manager with the coordination of key activities including monthly BD commissions, internal meeting scheduling, document management, and support for internal campaigns. Send marketing credentials and updates to prospects as needed. Arrange internal meetings and keep relevant calendars up to date. Take notes during team meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed up. Maintain BD files and shared folders so documents are easy to find and up to date. Provide administrative support to Business Development & Marketing for campaigns and projects. Work with the Business Intelligence Director, to provide data for internal reporting and gain valuable insights to make data-driven decisions against KPIs. Prepare briefing packs and notes for Project Directors attending high-value prospect meetings. Maintain internal dashboards and refine existing reporting frameworks to increase visibility and provide better insight for decision-making. Manage communication across multiple channels (email, Teams, WhatsApp, phone, and text) with clarity and professionalism. Liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external teams. Build and maintain rapport with lead contributors, acting as a point of contact for coordination. Behaviours Setting clear expectations and following through consistently. Demonstrating fairness, empathy and respect in daily interactions. Giving and seeking constructive feedback, and recognising achievements. Living the values through day-to-day actions. Acting with integrity, transparency and accountability. Communicates openly, listens actively and inspires trust. Showing resilience, adaptability and solution focused thinking. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Our Values Humble - Being humble means putting ego aside, staying open to learning, and helping others grow. Approach every situation with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Prioritise collaboration over personal recognition and celebrate team wins. Offer support and mentorship to others, recognising that success is shared. Actively seek feedback and use it to grow continuously. Hungry - Being hungry means staying self-motivated, driven to go above and beyond, and always looking for ways to contribute and grow. Proactively look for ways to add value and exceed expectations in your role. Maintain a strong work ethic and an internal drive to achieve excellence. Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and contribute to team and business success. Embrace challenges and take initiative to expand your role and impact. Smart - Being smart means having emotional intelligence, making good business decisions, listening actively, and communicating with empathy and good judgment Make thoughtful, well-informed decisions that benefit the team and the business. Listen actively and communicate with clarity and respect. Show empathy and awareness in interactions by understanding the impact of your words and actions, while navigating group dynamics with professionalism and tact. Build strong relationships through thoughtful collaboration and effective communication.
DB Recruitment Reading, Oxfordshire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Role Overview The Business Development Administrator is the organiser, problem-solver, and data lead to keep growth activities running efficiently. The role ensures that the CRM system remains accurate, reports are clear, and the team has the information and support needed to focus on relationship development and securing new work. The Business Development Administrator ensures that leads are validated, reports are prepared, meetings are coordinated, and processes run efficiently ensuring that opportunities are recognised early and developed effectively through seamless processes. Key Responsibilities Complete management of our pipeline and working closely with the Senior Business Development Manager to control individual team data. Add and validate new leads against agreed criteria, liaising with external lead sources including networkers and agents. Monitor lead status and progress, ensuring timely follow-up and closure in line with weekly and monthly targets. Remove or update duplicate, incomplete, or stale data to maintain system integrity. Research cold leads to help generate new opportunities for the pipeline. Supporting the Senior Business Development Manager with the coordination of key activities including monthly BD commissions, internal meeting scheduling, document management, and support for internal campaigns. Send marketing credentials and updates to prospects as needed. Arrange internal meetings and keep relevant calendars up to date. Take notes during team meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed up. Maintain BD files and shared folders so documents are easy to find and up to date. Provide administrative support to Business Development & Marketing for campaigns and projects. Work with the Business Intelligence Director, to provide data for internal reporting and gain valuable insights to make data-driven decisions against KPIs. Prepare briefing packs and notes for Project Directors attending high-value prospect meetings. Maintain internal dashboards and refine existing reporting frameworks to increase visibility and provide better insight for decision-making. Manage communication across multiple channels (email, Teams, WhatsApp, phone, and text) with clarity and professionalism. Liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external teams. Build and maintain rapport with lead contributors, acting as a point of contact for coordination. Behaviours Setting clear expectations and following through consistently. Demonstrating fairness, empathy and respect in daily interactions. Giving and seeking constructive feedback, and recognising achievements. Living the values through day-to-day actions. Acting with integrity, transparency and accountability. Communicates openly, listens actively and inspires trust. Showing resilience, adaptability and solution focused thinking. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Our Values Humble - Being humble means putting ego aside, staying open to learning, and helping others grow. Approach every situation with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Prioritise collaboration over personal recognition and celebrate team wins. Offer support and mentorship to others, recognising that success is shared. Actively seek feedback and use it to grow continuously. Hungry - Being hungry means staying self-motivated, driven to go above and beyond, and always looking for ways to contribute and grow. Proactively look for ways to add value and exceed expectations in your role. Maintain a strong work ethic and an internal drive to achieve excellence. Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and contribute to team and business success. Embrace challenges and take initiative to expand your role and impact. Smart - Being smart means having emotional intelligence, making good business decisions, listening actively, and communicating with empathy and good judgment Make thoughtful, well-informed decisions that benefit the team and the business. Listen actively and communicate with clarity and respect. Show empathy and awareness in interactions by understanding the impact of your words and actions, while navigating group dynamics with professionalism and tact. Build strong relationships through thoughtful collaboration and effective communication.