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This role is a senior-level position within a multidisciplinary consultancy, combining technical expertise in cost management and project delivery with a strong focus on driving new business growth. You will lead the full financial lifecycle of complex UK construction schemes, from initial feasibility and tendering to final account negotiation, while mentoring teams and managing strategic client relationships. Client Details Our client is a distinguished, multidisciplinary consultancy with a national footprint, renowned for providing comprehensive cost management, project controls, and strategic advisory services. They support a wide-reaching portfolio of developments, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to high-end commercial and residential assets. As the firm continues its strategic expansion, they are looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director to bridge the gap between technical cost management and business growth. The consultancy prides itself on a collaborative ecosystem, integrating cost experts with project managers and engineers to provide a seamless service throughout the project lifecycle. The organisation champions a modern, flexible working culture, offering a balance of remote autonomy and access to regional hubs in major UK cities. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is looking to combine technical excellence with a leadership and business development mandate. Description Lead the financial delivery of complex construction schemes, ensuring all projects are completed within budget and to the highest quality standards. Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and initial cost assessments to vet and initiate new development opportunities. Prepare detailed tender packages, contracts, and bills of quantities to support procurement activities. Calculate precise requirements for materials, labour, and timeframes to map out accurate project timelines. Manage risk and value engineering initiatives to optimise client investment and project outcomes. Oversee subcontractor accounts, including the valuation of work for payments and final account negotiations. Drive business development by identifying new leads, securing project funding, and leveraging industry relationships. Act as a senior advisor on claims, disputes, and contractual issues, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. Analyse project outcomes and provide transparent budget and progress reports to key stakeholders. Mentor and motivate project teams, fostering a culture of initiative, resilience, and commercial awareness. Profile A minimum of 5 years' experience within a construction consultancy or client-side environment. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is essential. Exceptional numerical and data analysis skills, with proficiency in measurement and surveying software. Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to lead teams through complex engineering and construction principles. Outstanding interpersonal talents, capable of negotiating contracts and building lasting client relationships. A problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure and take the initiative on major schemes. Advanced IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and industry-standard cost management tools. Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to senior-level experience. Modern, flexible working model with full remote capabilities and access to major UK office hubs. High-level responsibility combining technical cost management with strategic business development. A collaborative environment supported by a full suite of in-house technical specialists. Clear career progression within an expanding consultancy that values leadership and innovation. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across multiple sectors.

Design Engineer Stowmarket Permanent Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom Professional Services are currently recruiting an Overhead Line Design Engineer to join our team. You will be based from either our Leeds, our Stowmarket or London offices, with options to work from Home. You will be required to Travel as and when required for client meetings, internal team meetings or site visits. The successful candidate will work with the team lead and be responsible for the design and delivery of overhead line (OHL) new build and refurbishment projects, providing technical expertise and guidance to the team. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Undertake the design and development of OHL projects, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards, and client requirements. Responsible for all aspects of OHL design, including conductor sizing and modelling, insulation selection, lighting protection, line routing, PLS-CAD modelling, clearance checking and structure and foundation design and analysis using PLS-TOWER, or PLS-POLE. Production of technical documents, such as engineering reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Preparation of proposals for OHL design projects, including determination of design scope, allocating resource, costing program and deliverables. Provide technical support and guidance to the wider team, including tendering, mentoring, and training junior engineers Operate within the quality assurance manual of Freedom/NGB group or an established project management methodology which ensures the maintenance of equivalent standards. Attend site visits, inspections, and meetings as required. What we're looking for : Engineers that join our team will need to have diverse skill sets to bring technical, ethical, social and management competence to every job that we work on, for all of our professional clients and key stakeholders. Strong budgetary and project management skills are required at this level, accompanied by good commercial knowledge of design and construction contract forms such as NEC, and experience of working withing the contract conditions. The business proactively encourages chartership in engineering, and senior engineers are expected to be chartered or close to achieving chartership. You must have Qualifications and experience in: Degree in Structural or Electrical Engineering or related field. Minimum of three year's experience in OHL design at transmission and distribution voltages, including both wood pole and lattice steel tower OHL design. Experience in the design of folded steel pole OHL structures is desirable. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of OHL design principles and standards governing OHL design in the UK. A good level of technical experience in the production of designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new build and refurbishment OHL projects from 11kV - 400kV Experience in using design software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Have a good understanding of CDM 2015 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations Sufficient knowledge of AutoCAD 3D to fulfil role. Knowledge of MicroStation CAD software (Desirable). CSCS Card Holder (Desirable). Full UK driving license. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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.

Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.

Job Title: Senior Air Conditioning Project Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Air Conditioning Project Manager to lead and oversee commercial and residential HVAC installation projects from initiation to completion. This is a pivotal role within our growing organisation, where you will be responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and organised professional with a strong technical background in HVAC and a proven track record of managing multiple complex projects. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project management of air conditioning installations, from pre-start to handover. Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Prepare project programs, schedules, and progress reports. Manage project budgets, variations, and commercial reporting. Conduct site visits to monitor progress, compliance, and safety standards. Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and direct labour. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations, building codes, and company standards. Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to engineers and site teams. Participate in project meetings and client briefings as required. Support the tendering and estimating team with technical input where needed. Requirements Essential: Minimum 5 years' experience in project management within the HVAC / air conditioning sector. Proven experience managing commercial or high-end residential AC projects (split, VRV/VRF, chiller systems etc). Strong understanding of F-Gas regulations, building services, and mechanical design principles. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and cost control. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client and supplier relationships. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: Relevant mechanical or HVAC qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering). SMSTS or SSSTS certification. F-Gas Certification (not essential if not installing). Experience with CAFM, CRM, or project management software.

Contracts Manager (Building Services) Eastleigh £42,203 The External Contracts Manager is responsible for the specification, procurement, management and delivery of a variety of externally led contracts under the Planned Works programmes. Key Duties: Specify, produce and manage programmes of work for cyclical compliance requirements across the operational area, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with Financial and Procurement regulatory requirements. Ensure work packages to be tendered are comprehensive in terms of scope, specification and quality standards to deliver value for money. Utilise available information and experience to identify alternative or best practice approach in assessing requirements. Instigate tendering or framework principles to procure suitable contractors in the delivery of works. Employ appropriate forms of contract where required. Ensure all works are procured and undertaken in accordance with CDM and all other Health & Safety requirements. Progress all works orders and contractor invoice payments to completion in a timely manner maintaining robust financial control. Monitor delivery of projects against agreed outputs and financial performance providing updates on monthly progress to the Delivery Team Manager. Maintain vigilance and strict financial control of budget lines applicable to the role. Ensure financial processes are actioned and delivered in accordance with Abri policies. Carry out inspections to ensure all works are delivered in accordance with agreed specification and quality standards ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Abri policies and procedures. Undertake and document regular meetings with contractors, suppliers and consultants. Address any issues of performance implementing strategies for improvement where required. Deal with issues of conflict and ensure proper performance of the contract. Ensure excellent standards of customer care are applied to each contract. Deal with all relevant customer queries or complaints in a sympathetic, pragmatic and prompt manner as per agreed policies and procedures. Requirements: Qualified to HNC level in a building related discipline and / or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor. Knowledge of relevant statutory obligations related to the construction industry and housing sector e.g., CDM & Asbestos regulations. Experience of creating, procuring, and managing contracts for building works and related services. Ability to organise, plan, project manage and execute works efficiently. Understanding of office software packages and an appreciation of the opportunities presented by software designed specifically for maintenance management. Commercially astute with the ability to demonstrate best value in decision making. For more information please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.