Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 1st June 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £38.30 per hour. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Regional Purchasing Manager this role will see you have responsibility for managing the external supply chain from suppliers. Your main focus and priority will be ensuring supplier performance to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Sustainability (QCDIS) requirements. Responsible for all post sourcing commercial contract and change management activities for designated commodities and suppliers. This role is also pivotal for interface with other key functions. Acting within a core team of Production Purchasing, Product Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L), Cost Estimating and Manufacturing. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Cost Management: Ensuring effective cost management of particular commodities and suppliers, which will involve launching new products at their target cost as well as achieving year on year cost reduction on current spend to deliver against savings targets. Responsibility for resolution of in-contract commercial issues including invoices relating to price queries, annual cost reduction, tooling costs, design changes and all liability claims. Lead negotiations with external suppliers for both current and future products. Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in and lead Supplier Business Reviews with your suppliers to develop supplier relationships and ensure performance. Support stakeholder engagement and internal relationship management and act as the primary interface with Product Engineering for designated commodities/parts, to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality, cost, delivery, innovation and sustainability requirements. Support the Global Strategy Leaders, to develop the supplier relationships globally for your designated commodities You will be responsible for commercial contract validation activities which includes but is not limited to: Validation activities of core commercial/contractual elements and costs for example. Labour (direct and indirect)/Manning (direct/indirect) and overall supplier programme resources. Process time for manufacturing process, key material flows and information flows. How parts are manufactured bill of design and bill of process (method of manufacture/key materials/location(s) of manufacture/BOF content and understanding of key BOF cost elements and drivers). Tooling and location of manufacture. OEE/Shift Patterns/JPH achievement and capacity flexibility, breakpoints and sensitivity analysis around volumes. Value Stream Maps all key material and information flows mapped and understood at production system, supply chain, sub tier and sub tier supply chain variables . BOF Parts and Supply Chain maps . Tariffs duties and incentives around total value stream and any contingency and business continuity considerations which need to be incorporated into contractual or commercial framework moving forward. Other: Contribute where appropriate to process improvement and ensuring the adoption and sharing of best practice in Regional Purchasing Teams e.g. leading programmes of cost reduction. Manage Supplier, and Supply Chain Risk, management for assigned commodities post SCPA, ensuring the supply chain operates in accordance with customer and governmental regulations. Ensure compliance to the Way and KWS processes. Driving system compliance throughout the supply chain, by maintaining the purchasing systems to ensure data integrity and therefore system performance. Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Key Interactions: Global Purchasing Finance. Programme Teams. STA. Cost Engineering. Product Engineering. Supplier Base. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. Implementing and delivering purchasing strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery. Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities. A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions. The ability to challenge in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style. Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment. Essential Personal Profile Required: An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Personal Profile Requested: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 1st June 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £38.30 per hour. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Regional Purchasing Manager this role will see you have responsibility for managing the external supply chain from suppliers. Your main focus and priority will be ensuring supplier performance to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Sustainability (QCDIS) requirements. Responsible for all post sourcing commercial contract and change management activities for designated commodities and suppliers. This role is also pivotal for interface with other key functions. Acting within a core team of Production Purchasing, Product Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L), Cost Estimating and Manufacturing. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Cost Management: Ensuring effective cost management of particular commodities and suppliers, which will involve launching new products at their target cost as well as achieving year on year cost reduction on current spend to deliver against savings targets. Responsibility for resolution of in-contract commercial issues including invoices relating to price queries, annual cost reduction, tooling costs, design changes and all liability claims. Lead negotiations with external suppliers for both current and future products. Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in and lead Supplier Business Reviews with your suppliers to develop supplier relationships and ensure performance. Support stakeholder engagement and internal relationship management and act as the primary interface with Product Engineering for designated commodities/parts, to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality, cost, delivery, innovation and sustainability requirements. Support the Global Strategy Leaders, to develop the supplier relationships globally for your designated commodities You will be responsible for commercial contract validation activities which includes but is not limited to: Validation activities of core commercial/contractual elements and costs for example. Labour (direct and indirect)/Manning (direct/indirect) and overall supplier programme resources. Process time for manufacturing process, key material flows and information flows. How parts are manufactured bill of design and bill of process (method of manufacture/key materials/location(s) of manufacture/BOF content and understanding of key BOF cost elements and drivers). Tooling and location of manufacture. OEE/Shift Patterns/JPH achievement and capacity flexibility, breakpoints and sensitivity analysis around volumes. Value Stream Maps all key material and information flows mapped and understood at production system, supply chain, sub tier and sub tier supply chain variables . BOF Parts and Supply Chain maps . Tariffs duties and incentives around total value stream and any contingency and business continuity considerations which need to be incorporated into contractual or commercial framework moving forward. Other: Contribute where appropriate to process improvement and ensuring the adoption and sharing of best practice in Regional Purchasing Teams e.g. leading programmes of cost reduction. Manage Supplier, and Supply Chain Risk, management for assigned commodities post SCPA, ensuring the supply chain operates in accordance with customer and governmental regulations. Ensure compliance to the Way and KWS processes. Driving system compliance throughout the supply chain, by maintaining the purchasing systems to ensure data integrity and therefore system performance. Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Key Interactions: Global Purchasing Finance. Programme Teams. STA. Cost Engineering. Product Engineering. Supplier Base. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. Implementing and delivering purchasing strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery. Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities. A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions. The ability to challenge in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style. Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment. Essential Personal Profile Required: An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Personal Profile Requested: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
Operations Manager sought, Bristol. Leading multinational consultancy embedded within a prestigious manufacturing facility seeking further support with the addition of an Operations Manager . You will be joining a team working closely with the end client, on an array of schemes notably in Bristol, with occasional travel elsewhere in the UK. We re working with a leading workplace and facilities management organisation that s looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple concurrent projects on a prestigious client account within the engineering and manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key operational area leading a team of project managers, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality, safe, and commercially successful project outcomes. You ll play a vital role in supporting project delivery teams, ensuring company standards, processes, and values are maintained, and building lasting relationships with key client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities, Lead and manage a team of project managers, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors. Oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring programmes, cost, quality, and safety meet business expectations. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships. Identify and develop new business opportunities in line with company strategy. Manage projects commercially, working closely with the commercial team to meet financial targets. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards. Deliver high-quality project outcomes in line with relevant British Standards and codes of practice. Support estimating and business development teams as required. Provide leadership, mentoring, and training for direct reports. Conduct regular staff appraisals, setting clear training and development goals. Drive continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery. What you ll need to succeed, Proven experience as an Operations Manager within construction, engineering, or facilities management (essential). Confident managing multiple projects across live or occupied sites (desirable). Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards and compliance requirements. Skilled in preparing quotations, estimates, and commercial reports. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. Construction-related qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / Degree or equivalent). Relevant certifications: SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (essential). Proficient in MS Office and quality assurance tools such as Fieldview (or similar). Experience with project planning software such as Asta, Microsoft Project, or Primavera (desirable). In return, Competitive salary package (circa £85,0000), £5,100 annual car allowance, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Retail discounts and employee reward, Learning, development, and career progression opportunities
May 14, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager sought, Bristol. Leading multinational consultancy embedded within a prestigious manufacturing facility seeking further support with the addition of an Operations Manager . You will be joining a team working closely with the end client, on an array of schemes notably in Bristol, with occasional travel elsewhere in the UK. We re working with a leading workplace and facilities management organisation that s looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple concurrent projects on a prestigious client account within the engineering and manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key operational area leading a team of project managers, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality, safe, and commercially successful project outcomes. You ll play a vital role in supporting project delivery teams, ensuring company standards, processes, and values are maintained, and building lasting relationships with key client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities, Lead and manage a team of project managers, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors. Oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring programmes, cost, quality, and safety meet business expectations. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships. Identify and develop new business opportunities in line with company strategy. Manage projects commercially, working closely with the commercial team to meet financial targets. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards. Deliver high-quality project outcomes in line with relevant British Standards and codes of practice. Support estimating and business development teams as required. Provide leadership, mentoring, and training for direct reports. Conduct regular staff appraisals, setting clear training and development goals. Drive continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery. What you ll need to succeed, Proven experience as an Operations Manager within construction, engineering, or facilities management (essential). Confident managing multiple projects across live or occupied sites (desirable). Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards and compliance requirements. Skilled in preparing quotations, estimates, and commercial reports. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. Construction-related qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / Degree or equivalent). Relevant certifications: SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (essential). Proficient in MS Office and quality assurance tools such as Fieldview (or similar). Experience with project planning software such as Asta, Microsoft Project, or Primavera (desirable). In return, Competitive salary package (circa £85,0000), £5,100 annual car allowance, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Retail discounts and employee reward, Learning, development, and career progression opportunities
Project Manager Location: Predominantly Central London Zone 1 Reporting To: Commercial Director Salary: Circa £70,000 + Benefits (negotiable depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required) Company Overview Our client is a growing main contractor delivering high-end washroom and fit-out projects for Tier 1 clients across the commercial, retail, and residential sectors. The business is known for delivering premium interiors to the highest standards, underpinned by a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service. Role Purpose To take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple construction and fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will play a key role in driving project performance, managing procurement and supplier relationships, contributing to the design process, overseeing installation, and building strong client relationships. This role is suited to a confident and capable Project Manager who can operate autonomously, take accountability for outcomes, and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of multiple projects (£50k £2.5m) from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality standards. Plan, programme, and coordinate all project phases, including design development, procurement, and installation, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships and driving performance on site. Lead procurement activities, including preparation of packages, assessment of quotations, and ongoing management of the supply chain. Contribute to and coordinate the design process, ensuring drawings and specifications are buildable, compliant, and commercially viable. Monitor project progress, costs, and risks, implementing corrective actions and managing variations to maintain commercial control. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations, promoting a proactive safety culture and maintaining high standards across all sites. Act as the primary client interface, managing expectations, providing updates, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Support business growth through relationship management, identifying opportunities for repeat work and representing the business professionally. Person Specification Essential: Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or fit-out. Strong track record of delivering projects from start to finish. Good commercial awareness and cost management capability. Experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and installation oversight. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements on site. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience in interior fit-out or washroom projects. Experience supporting pre-construction or estimating activities. Exposure to working with high-profile or demanding clients. Experience contributing to or coordinating design processes. Key Attributes: Self-sufficient and accountable. Detail-focused with a commitment to quality. Commercially aware and results driven. Strong problem-solving mindset. Professional and client focused. Positive, proactive approach. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Profit share bonus scheme Travel expenses Pension contribution scheme Private healthcare plan Ongoing training and development Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business
May 14, 2026
Full time
Project Manager Location: Predominantly Central London Zone 1 Reporting To: Commercial Director Salary: Circa £70,000 + Benefits (negotiable depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required) Company Overview Our client is a growing main contractor delivering high-end washroom and fit-out projects for Tier 1 clients across the commercial, retail, and residential sectors. The business is known for delivering premium interiors to the highest standards, underpinned by a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service. Role Purpose To take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple construction and fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will play a key role in driving project performance, managing procurement and supplier relationships, contributing to the design process, overseeing installation, and building strong client relationships. This role is suited to a confident and capable Project Manager who can operate autonomously, take accountability for outcomes, and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of multiple projects (£50k £2.5m) from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality standards. Plan, programme, and coordinate all project phases, including design development, procurement, and installation, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships and driving performance on site. Lead procurement activities, including preparation of packages, assessment of quotations, and ongoing management of the supply chain. Contribute to and coordinate the design process, ensuring drawings and specifications are buildable, compliant, and commercially viable. Monitor project progress, costs, and risks, implementing corrective actions and managing variations to maintain commercial control. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations, promoting a proactive safety culture and maintaining high standards across all sites. Act as the primary client interface, managing expectations, providing updates, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Support business growth through relationship management, identifying opportunities for repeat work and representing the business professionally. Person Specification Essential: Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or fit-out. Strong track record of delivering projects from start to finish. Good commercial awareness and cost management capability. Experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and installation oversight. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements on site. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience in interior fit-out or washroom projects. Experience supporting pre-construction or estimating activities. Exposure to working with high-profile or demanding clients. Experience contributing to or coordinating design processes. Key Attributes: Self-sufficient and accountable. Detail-focused with a commitment to quality. Commercially aware and results driven. Strong problem-solving mindset. Professional and client focused. Positive, proactive approach. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Profit share bonus scheme Travel expenses Pension contribution scheme Private healthcare plan Ongoing training and development Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business
Job Title: Office Manager Reporting To: Senior Management / Board of Directors Overview The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth, efficient, and secure running of the company s buildings and day-to-day office operations. This role oversees facilities management, administration, supplier coordination, health & safety compliance, and general staff support. The successful candidate will ensure the workplace is safe, well-maintained, and fully equipped to support business operations. Key Responsibilities & DutiesBuilding & Facilities Management Oversee alarm, fire, and security systems, ensuring compliance, regular testing, and supplier coordination Manage CCTV systems, including maintenance, access control, and incident support Control keys and fobs, including issuance, tracking, and security procedures Coordinate office maintenance tasks and contractor visits (electricians, utilities, repairs, etc.) Manage electrical contracts, ensuring inspections and compliance requirements are met Ensure pest control services are carried out regularly and issues are resolved promptly Maintain the boardroom and common areas to a high standard Oversee housekeeping standards across all office areas Manage fleet breakdown cover processes Office Operations & Administration Act as the main point of contact for general office queries and internal support Manage all post duties, including receiving, sorting, and distributing mail Oversee office supplies (stationery, consumables, and equipment) Manage printer/copier maintenance, supplies, and service calls Ensure reliable internet services, liaising with providers for issues or upgrades Manage IT support contracts and ensure timely service delivery Oversee company telephone systems (landlines, handsets, VoIP) Training & Accreditation Support Maintain and update company accreditations, ensuring documentation is current and compliant Monitor training matrices for Delta Obstruction Lighting, ensuring qualifications are valid and renewed on time Liaise with training providers and organise training sessions Maintain accurate records of all certifications Delta Obstruction Lighting Support Support transition from enquiry/estimating to operations by reviewing quotes and purchase orders Set up job folders and prepare RAMS job packs for the Operations Manager Attend operational meetings as required Liaise with Directors regarding interim and final invoicing Staff & HR Administration Support Manage holiday records for all staff, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date tracking Provide HR administrative support (onboarding, file management, compliance) Conduct company inductions for new employees Cleaners & Contractor Coordination Oversee cleaners and cleaning schedules to maintain hygiene standards Manage external suppliers and contractors, ensuring service delivery meets expectations Working Alongside the Stores Manager This role works closely with the Stores Manager to support the operational running of the yard, workshop, equipment, and group vehicles. Key areas include: Yard organisation, safety checks, and maintenance coordination Forklift servicing records, LOLER certification, and training compliance Monitoring stores heating and gas bottle supplies Supporting housekeeping standards across yard and workshop Coordinating maintenance jobs and contractor works Managing roller shutter door servicing and repairs Overseeing skip hire, waste management, and cost tracking Vehicles & Fleet Support Assist with sourcing and purchasing vehicles Manage fleet breakdown processes and driver support Maintain fuel card records (ordering, cancellations, tracking) Monitor and log monthly mileage submissions Track MOTs, arrange bookings, and follow up on advisories Ensure RAMS documentation is up to date for vehicle-related activities Report and manage vehicle incidents, liaising with insurers Schedule and track vehicle servicing to minimise downtime Maintain the vehicle insurance database, including driver allocations Other Details Position: Permanent, Full-Time (5 days per week) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm Location: Rochdale (Office-Based) Salary: £30,000 per annum
May 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Office Manager Reporting To: Senior Management / Board of Directors Overview The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth, efficient, and secure running of the company s buildings and day-to-day office operations. This role oversees facilities management, administration, supplier coordination, health & safety compliance, and general staff support. The successful candidate will ensure the workplace is safe, well-maintained, and fully equipped to support business operations. Key Responsibilities & DutiesBuilding & Facilities Management Oversee alarm, fire, and security systems, ensuring compliance, regular testing, and supplier coordination Manage CCTV systems, including maintenance, access control, and incident support Control keys and fobs, including issuance, tracking, and security procedures Coordinate office maintenance tasks and contractor visits (electricians, utilities, repairs, etc.) Manage electrical contracts, ensuring inspections and compliance requirements are met Ensure pest control services are carried out regularly and issues are resolved promptly Maintain the boardroom and common areas to a high standard Oversee housekeeping standards across all office areas Manage fleet breakdown cover processes Office Operations & Administration Act as the main point of contact for general office queries and internal support Manage all post duties, including receiving, sorting, and distributing mail Oversee office supplies (stationery, consumables, and equipment) Manage printer/copier maintenance, supplies, and service calls Ensure reliable internet services, liaising with providers for issues or upgrades Manage IT support contracts and ensure timely service delivery Oversee company telephone systems (landlines, handsets, VoIP) Training & Accreditation Support Maintain and update company accreditations, ensuring documentation is current and compliant Monitor training matrices for Delta Obstruction Lighting, ensuring qualifications are valid and renewed on time Liaise with training providers and organise training sessions Maintain accurate records of all certifications Delta Obstruction Lighting Support Support transition from enquiry/estimating to operations by reviewing quotes and purchase orders Set up job folders and prepare RAMS job packs for the Operations Manager Attend operational meetings as required Liaise with Directors regarding interim and final invoicing Staff & HR Administration Support Manage holiday records for all staff, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date tracking Provide HR administrative support (onboarding, file management, compliance) Conduct company inductions for new employees Cleaners & Contractor Coordination Oversee cleaners and cleaning schedules to maintain hygiene standards Manage external suppliers and contractors, ensuring service delivery meets expectations Working Alongside the Stores Manager This role works closely with the Stores Manager to support the operational running of the yard, workshop, equipment, and group vehicles. Key areas include: Yard organisation, safety checks, and maintenance coordination Forklift servicing records, LOLER certification, and training compliance Monitoring stores heating and gas bottle supplies Supporting housekeeping standards across yard and workshop Coordinating maintenance jobs and contractor works Managing roller shutter door servicing and repairs Overseeing skip hire, waste management, and cost tracking Vehicles & Fleet Support Assist with sourcing and purchasing vehicles Manage fleet breakdown processes and driver support Maintain fuel card records (ordering, cancellations, tracking) Monitor and log monthly mileage submissions Track MOTs, arrange bookings, and follow up on advisories Ensure RAMS documentation is up to date for vehicle-related activities Report and manage vehicle incidents, liaising with insurers Schedule and track vehicle servicing to minimise downtime Maintain the vehicle insurance database, including driver allocations Other Details Position: Permanent, Full-Time (5 days per week) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm Location: Rochdale (Office-Based) Salary: £30,000 per annum
Project Manager 6 Month FTC Cardiff Up to £26/hour + Mileage This is a maintenance focused PM role within a public sector estates department, requiring hands-on experience delivering building maintenance, repairs and improvement works across commercial property. 6 Month FTC with opportunity for permanent progression. Your new company As Project Manager - Direct Delivery, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of building maintenance and improvement works across a varied property portfolio. Projects will range from planned maintenance to responsive works, requiring strong coordination, technical oversight and stakeholder management from inception through to completion. Your new role Key responsibilities include job planning, risk management, scoping and development of works, procurement and pricing, contractor supervision and performance monitoring. You will ensure all works are delivered safely, to specification, within agreed timescales and budgets, and in line with relevant legislation and internal governance requirements. You will undertake effective contract management, site supervision and cost control, including valuation checks, financial reporting and agreement of final accounts. The role also includes assisting with feasibility studies and supporting wider capital and maintenance programmes. You will liaise with, or undertake the duties of, the Principal Designer, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations. Regular site visits, stakeholder meetings and coordination with external contractors will form a core part of the role, alongside accurate reporting and performance monitoring through works management systems. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring: - Experience within commercial property - Experience of planned and responsive maintenance, contract administration and site supervision - Strong technical knowledge of general building construction and mechanical & electrical maintenance - Demonstrable understanding of construction, building regulations and health & safety legislation, including CDM - Experience managing budgets, cost control, estimating and financial reporting - A structured approach to risk management, quality assurance and performance monitoring - Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders, contractors and competing priorities You will ideally hold a construction, building, maintenance or property-related qualification and a recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent). An IOSH construction safety qualification (or commitment to achieve one) and a full driving licence are required. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: - 6 Month FTC within a stable and well-structured organisation with an opportunity to progress into a permanent position - Flexible working arrangements - A varied role delivering meaningful projects across a diverse estate - Ongoing training and professional development opportunities - A supportive team culture that values ownership, collaboration and service quality. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager 6 Month FTC Cardiff Up to £26/hour + Mileage This is a maintenance focused PM role within a public sector estates department, requiring hands-on experience delivering building maintenance, repairs and improvement works across commercial property. 6 Month FTC with opportunity for permanent progression. Your new company As Project Manager - Direct Delivery, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of building maintenance and improvement works across a varied property portfolio. Projects will range from planned maintenance to responsive works, requiring strong coordination, technical oversight and stakeholder management from inception through to completion. Your new role Key responsibilities include job planning, risk management, scoping and development of works, procurement and pricing, contractor supervision and performance monitoring. You will ensure all works are delivered safely, to specification, within agreed timescales and budgets, and in line with relevant legislation and internal governance requirements. You will undertake effective contract management, site supervision and cost control, including valuation checks, financial reporting and agreement of final accounts. The role also includes assisting with feasibility studies and supporting wider capital and maintenance programmes. You will liaise with, or undertake the duties of, the Principal Designer, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations. Regular site visits, stakeholder meetings and coordination with external contractors will form a core part of the role, alongside accurate reporting and performance monitoring through works management systems. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring: - Experience within commercial property - Experience of planned and responsive maintenance, contract administration and site supervision - Strong technical knowledge of general building construction and mechanical & electrical maintenance - Demonstrable understanding of construction, building regulations and health & safety legislation, including CDM - Experience managing budgets, cost control, estimating and financial reporting - A structured approach to risk management, quality assurance and performance monitoring - Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders, contractors and competing priorities You will ideally hold a construction, building, maintenance or property-related qualification and a recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent). An IOSH construction safety qualification (or commitment to achieve one) and a full driving licence are required. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: - 6 Month FTC within a stable and well-structured organisation with an opportunity to progress into a permanent position - Flexible working arrangements - A varied role delivering meaningful projects across a diverse estate - Ongoing training and professional development opportunities - A supportive team culture that values ownership, collaboration and service quality. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Birmingham, United Kingdom / Brighton, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Leeds, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom Location/s: London, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge or Leeds; UK Recruiter contact: Aoife Cullen Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management. Overview of the role Are you an Information Management professional, with experience in one of our key infrastructure growth sectors? As a Principal Information Management Consultant, you will lead the delivery of advisory projects, providing end-to-end trusted advice to support to our clients, including in areas such as energy, transport and water sectors. You will play a vital role in growing the business, connecting with clients and colleagues alike to create opportunities. About the team The vision for our Strategic Advisory portfolio is to empower lasting industry transformation. We enable clients to navigate complex challenges by combining industry leading technical domain knowledge, digital innovation and consulting excellence with our network of collaborative partners. Our trusted advice ensures clients not only thrive, but remain agile, resilient, and in step in a volatile world. We remain pragmatic and outcomes-focused in shaping and implementing transformational change that delivers demonstrable social, economic and environmental value. Your contribution We are looking for a Principal Information Management Consultant with strong experience in at least one of our key growth sectors: Water, Buildings, Rail, Aviation or Defence and who are passionate about delivering great outcomes for infrastructure owners and operators. You will be part of our entrepreneurial and growing team, providing industry-leading, award-winning consulting services. Together with our clients, we support the creation of information management capability to enable delivery of business objectives and optimise asset performance to deliver outcomes more effectively and allow our clients to make the most of the infrastructure assets they own. Day to day you will lead the delivery of advisory projects, helping to manage concurrent priorities across the team; to support, manage, and direct more junior staff, whilst providing both leadership and technical guidance. Providing end-to-end trusted advice to support to our clients, including in areas such as: energy transport and water sectors. You will play a vital role in growing the business, connecting with clients and colleagues alike to create opportunities. Capitalizing on great people and great relationships: As well as bringing an established network of contacts to the role that will help foster growth of the business, whilst also keeping abreast of industry best practice, we want you to be a proactive participant across the information management markets. It's important that you take every opportunity to enhance the Mott MacDonald brand and highlight our capabilities. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of information management in at least one of our key growth sectors: Water, Buildings, Rail, Aviation or Defence and who is proactive and enthusiastic about providing quality service to clients across the broader Information Management Sector. It's important that we find someone who has a demonstrable passion for delivering information management excellence. A track record in successful project delivery, or significant elements of major project delivery and familiarity with the principles of lean and agile working, are also important. We are a dynamic and growing team and are challenged to thinking big and scale up fast, which will require a high degree of agility and co-operation across the whole team. To thrive, you'll need strong analytical and leadership skills, be comfortable working with disruptive technologies and at times challenge current practice. Qualifications Experience of infrastructure project delivery processes and information management in capital and construction projects and programmes Good technical knowledge and expertise in designing and embedding information management strategies and capability on major infrastructure programmes in line with BS1192 / ISO 19650 Good familiarity with information requirements documentation and BIM execution plans to facilitate information exchange Strong commercial awareness, with knowledge of contractual implications of information requirements and change control Understanding of data management concepts and capabilities, including data technology tools to support information management Experience in communicating with suppliers around information deliverables, and engaging with BIM and information managers to formulate requirements Strong delivery and leadership skills in managing projects Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills to develop and deliver tailored solutions for organisations Develop and implement strategic plans to help clients achieve their business objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions and services Location The home office location would ideally be London; however we would consider candidates able to be based at Birmingham, Brighton, Manchester, Cambridge or Leeds. In addition, periods of travel are expected to be able to support the UK (and on rare occasions international) business. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Benefits Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution click apply for full job details
May 14, 2026
Full time
Birmingham, United Kingdom / Brighton, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Leeds, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom Location/s: London, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge or Leeds; UK Recruiter contact: Aoife Cullen Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management. Overview of the role Are you an Information Management professional, with experience in one of our key infrastructure growth sectors? As a Principal Information Management Consultant, you will lead the delivery of advisory projects, providing end-to-end trusted advice to support to our clients, including in areas such as energy, transport and water sectors. You will play a vital role in growing the business, connecting with clients and colleagues alike to create opportunities. About the team The vision for our Strategic Advisory portfolio is to empower lasting industry transformation. We enable clients to navigate complex challenges by combining industry leading technical domain knowledge, digital innovation and consulting excellence with our network of collaborative partners. Our trusted advice ensures clients not only thrive, but remain agile, resilient, and in step in a volatile world. We remain pragmatic and outcomes-focused in shaping and implementing transformational change that delivers demonstrable social, economic and environmental value. Your contribution We are looking for a Principal Information Management Consultant with strong experience in at least one of our key growth sectors: Water, Buildings, Rail, Aviation or Defence and who are passionate about delivering great outcomes for infrastructure owners and operators. You will be part of our entrepreneurial and growing team, providing industry-leading, award-winning consulting services. Together with our clients, we support the creation of information management capability to enable delivery of business objectives and optimise asset performance to deliver outcomes more effectively and allow our clients to make the most of the infrastructure assets they own. Day to day you will lead the delivery of advisory projects, helping to manage concurrent priorities across the team; to support, manage, and direct more junior staff, whilst providing both leadership and technical guidance. Providing end-to-end trusted advice to support to our clients, including in areas such as: energy transport and water sectors. You will play a vital role in growing the business, connecting with clients and colleagues alike to create opportunities. Capitalizing on great people and great relationships: As well as bringing an established network of contacts to the role that will help foster growth of the business, whilst also keeping abreast of industry best practice, we want you to be a proactive participant across the information management markets. It's important that you take every opportunity to enhance the Mott MacDonald brand and highlight our capabilities. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of information management in at least one of our key growth sectors: Water, Buildings, Rail, Aviation or Defence and who is proactive and enthusiastic about providing quality service to clients across the broader Information Management Sector. It's important that we find someone who has a demonstrable passion for delivering information management excellence. A track record in successful project delivery, or significant elements of major project delivery and familiarity with the principles of lean and agile working, are also important. We are a dynamic and growing team and are challenged to thinking big and scale up fast, which will require a high degree of agility and co-operation across the whole team. To thrive, you'll need strong analytical and leadership skills, be comfortable working with disruptive technologies and at times challenge current practice. Qualifications Experience of infrastructure project delivery processes and information management in capital and construction projects and programmes Good technical knowledge and expertise in designing and embedding information management strategies and capability on major infrastructure programmes in line with BS1192 / ISO 19650 Good familiarity with information requirements documentation and BIM execution plans to facilitate information exchange Strong commercial awareness, with knowledge of contractual implications of information requirements and change control Understanding of data management concepts and capabilities, including data technology tools to support information management Experience in communicating with suppliers around information deliverables, and engaging with BIM and information managers to formulate requirements Strong delivery and leadership skills in managing projects Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills to develop and deliver tailored solutions for organisations Develop and implement strategic plans to help clients achieve their business objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions and services Location The home office location would ideally be London; however we would consider candidates able to be based at Birmingham, Brighton, Manchester, Cambridge or Leeds. In addition, periods of travel are expected to be able to support the UK (and on rare occasions international) business. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Benefits Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution click apply for full job details
VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR OTE: £50,000 Vehicle Damage Assessor details: Basic Salary:£40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Working Hours:Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - Flexi Start - 7am - 6pm) (40 hours per week) Location:Northwich A busy, modern accident repair centre is looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. You'll be responsible for producing accurate repair estimates, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards, and supporting a smooth, efficient workflow across the Bodyshop. Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Accurately assess vehicle damage and produce detailed repair estimates using digital platforms such as Audatex or GT Motive. Identify correct repair methods in line with manufacturer repair methods (MRMs), including considerations for EV and hybrid vehicles. Liaise with insurers, engineers, and internal teams to agree repair costs, updates, and authorisations. Monitor ongoing repairs, updating estimates where required and ensuring work progresses efficiently and within agreed timescales. Maintain compliance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and customer expectations. Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator within a fast-paced accident repair centre. Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction, repair techniques, and manufacturer standards (including high-strength steels and aluminium). ATA accreditation (preferred) and proficiency in estimating systems such as Audatex, with strong IT and system skills. Good understanding of electric and hybrid vehicle repair processes, including safety considerations. Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage workloads and maximise efficiency. If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please contact UK and state reference job number 53733. Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. AutoSkills UK are a leading specialist in automotive recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades through to senior management. We are always looking to connect with experienced candidates across the Bodyshop sector, including: Bodyshop Quality Controllers, Workshop Controllers, Bodyshop Managers, Bodyshop Assistant Managers, MET Technicians/Strip Fitters, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, and Preppers
May 14, 2026
Full time
VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR OTE: £50,000 Vehicle Damage Assessor details: Basic Salary:£40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Working Hours:Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - Flexi Start - 7am - 6pm) (40 hours per week) Location:Northwich A busy, modern accident repair centre is looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. You'll be responsible for producing accurate repair estimates, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards, and supporting a smooth, efficient workflow across the Bodyshop. Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Accurately assess vehicle damage and produce detailed repair estimates using digital platforms such as Audatex or GT Motive. Identify correct repair methods in line with manufacturer repair methods (MRMs), including considerations for EV and hybrid vehicles. Liaise with insurers, engineers, and internal teams to agree repair costs, updates, and authorisations. Monitor ongoing repairs, updating estimates where required and ensuring work progresses efficiently and within agreed timescales. Maintain compliance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and customer expectations. Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator within a fast-paced accident repair centre. Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction, repair techniques, and manufacturer standards (including high-strength steels and aluminium). ATA accreditation (preferred) and proficiency in estimating systems such as Audatex, with strong IT and system skills. Good understanding of electric and hybrid vehicle repair processes, including safety considerations. Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage workloads and maximise efficiency. If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please contact UK and state reference job number 53733. Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. AutoSkills UK are a leading specialist in automotive recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades through to senior management. We are always looking to connect with experienced candidates across the Bodyshop sector, including: Bodyshop Quality Controllers, Workshop Controllers, Bodyshop Managers, Bodyshop Assistant Managers, MET Technicians/Strip Fitters, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, and Preppers
BODYSHOP QUALITY CONTROLLER OTE: £50,000 Bodyshop Quality Controller details: Basic Salary:£40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Working Hours:Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - Flexi Start - 7am - 6pm) (40 hours per week) Location: Blackburn A well-established accident repair centre is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Quality Controller to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring all repairs meet manufacturer and safety standards, working closely with workshop teams to maintain high-quality output. This role requires strong attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive approach to quality control. Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Quality Controller Conduct detailed in-process and final quality inspections on repaired vehicles, ensuring all work meets manufacturer repair methods (MRMs) and BSI PAS 10125 standards. Validate structural, cosmetic, and ADAS-related repairs, ensuring safety-critical components are correctly fitted and calibrated prior to vehicle release. Review digital job cards, repair estimates, and supporting documentation via Bodyshop systems (e.g., Audatex, Autoflow) to confirm accuracy and completeness. Identify defects or non-compliant repairs, working closely with Panel, Paint, and MET teams to rectify issues promptly and minimise rework or delays. Support continuous improvement by monitoring quality trends, promoting best practices, and ensuring compliance with health & safety and audit requirements, including EV handling procedures. Skills and Qualifications of a Bodyshop Quality Controller Proven experience within an accident repair environment (e.g., Quality Controller, VDA, MET Technician, Panel Beater or Paint Sprayer) with strong all-round technical knowledge. In-depth understanding of manufacturer repair standards, BSI PAS 10125 requirements, and modern vehicle construction (including aluminium and high-strength steels). Awareness of electric and hybrid vehicle safety protocols, including high-voltage systems and safe inspection practices. Proficiency in using digital Bodyshop management systems, estimating platforms, and technical repair method databases. Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure while maintaining strict quality and customer satisfaction standards. If you think you are a good fit for this Bodyshop Quality Controller role, please contact UK and quote reference number 53731. AutoSkills UK are a leading specialist in automotive recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades through to senior management. We are always looking to connect with experienced candidates across the Bodyshop sector, including: Vehicle Damage Assessors/Estimators, Workshop Controllers, Bodyshop Managers, Bodyshop Assistant Managers, MET Technicians/Strip Fitters, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, and Preppers
May 14, 2026
Full time
BODYSHOP QUALITY CONTROLLER OTE: £50,000 Bodyshop Quality Controller details: Basic Salary:£40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Working Hours:Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - Flexi Start - 7am - 6pm) (40 hours per week) Location: Blackburn A well-established accident repair centre is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Quality Controller to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring all repairs meet manufacturer and safety standards, working closely with workshop teams to maintain high-quality output. This role requires strong attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive approach to quality control. Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Quality Controller Conduct detailed in-process and final quality inspections on repaired vehicles, ensuring all work meets manufacturer repair methods (MRMs) and BSI PAS 10125 standards. Validate structural, cosmetic, and ADAS-related repairs, ensuring safety-critical components are correctly fitted and calibrated prior to vehicle release. Review digital job cards, repair estimates, and supporting documentation via Bodyshop systems (e.g., Audatex, Autoflow) to confirm accuracy and completeness. Identify defects or non-compliant repairs, working closely with Panel, Paint, and MET teams to rectify issues promptly and minimise rework or delays. Support continuous improvement by monitoring quality trends, promoting best practices, and ensuring compliance with health & safety and audit requirements, including EV handling procedures. Skills and Qualifications of a Bodyshop Quality Controller Proven experience within an accident repair environment (e.g., Quality Controller, VDA, MET Technician, Panel Beater or Paint Sprayer) with strong all-round technical knowledge. In-depth understanding of manufacturer repair standards, BSI PAS 10125 requirements, and modern vehicle construction (including aluminium and high-strength steels). Awareness of electric and hybrid vehicle safety protocols, including high-voltage systems and safe inspection practices. Proficiency in using digital Bodyshop management systems, estimating platforms, and technical repair method databases. Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure while maintaining strict quality and customer satisfaction standards. If you think you are a good fit for this Bodyshop Quality Controller role, please contact UK and quote reference number 53731. AutoSkills UK are a leading specialist in automotive recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades through to senior management. We are always looking to connect with experienced candidates across the Bodyshop sector, including: Vehicle Damage Assessors/Estimators, Workshop Controllers, Bodyshop Managers, Bodyshop Assistant Managers, MET Technicians/Strip Fitters, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, and Preppers
Capita is recruiting a Site Agent to lead the on site delivery of highways and civil engineering projects across North Tyneside. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially sound delivery of works on site. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Site Agent will take full responsibility for managing site activity, overseeing operatives and supervisory teams, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, quality, health & safety and budgetary requirements. This is a fixed term position. Job title: Site Agent (Highways & Infrastructure) Job Description: What you'll be doing: Taking overall control of day to day site operations on highways and infrastructure projects Managing and coordinating site teams, including Site Managers, Site Engineers, General Foremen, operatives and subcontractors Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Planning, organising and sequencing works to achieve programme and productivity targets Managing resources including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors Monitoring progress and managing risk, issues and change on site Managing materials supply to control cost and support efficient delivery Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring project documentation and management systems are up to date Building effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal support teams Supporting commercial delivery, including cost control, forecasting and financial recovery of works What we're looking for: Essential experience and skills Proven experience in a Site Agent or senior site management role within construction or highways CSCS certification SMSTS or equivalent construction management qualification Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Experience estimating and controlling labour, plant and material costs Experience monitoring and managing contract programmes Ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel Strong leadership and communication skills, able to engage effectively at all levels A full UK driving licence Desirable experience Extensive knowledge of highways construction processes Experience using Microsoft Project Understanding of project productivity expectations Experience working within organisations delivering projects using both in house and subcontracted teams First Aid at Work qualification About Capita Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita's 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We're a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly. A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of £2.6bn, Capita's areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions. We're embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Czas określony (Fixed Term) Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Capita is recruiting a Site Agent to lead the on site delivery of highways and civil engineering projects across North Tyneside. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially sound delivery of works on site. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Site Agent will take full responsibility for managing site activity, overseeing operatives and supervisory teams, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, quality, health & safety and budgetary requirements. This is a fixed term position. Job title: Site Agent (Highways & Infrastructure) Job Description: What you'll be doing: Taking overall control of day to day site operations on highways and infrastructure projects Managing and coordinating site teams, including Site Managers, Site Engineers, General Foremen, operatives and subcontractors Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Planning, organising and sequencing works to achieve programme and productivity targets Managing resources including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors Monitoring progress and managing risk, issues and change on site Managing materials supply to control cost and support efficient delivery Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring project documentation and management systems are up to date Building effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal support teams Supporting commercial delivery, including cost control, forecasting and financial recovery of works What we're looking for: Essential experience and skills Proven experience in a Site Agent or senior site management role within construction or highways CSCS certification SMSTS or equivalent construction management qualification Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Experience estimating and controlling labour, plant and material costs Experience monitoring and managing contract programmes Ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel Strong leadership and communication skills, able to engage effectively at all levels A full UK driving licence Desirable experience Extensive knowledge of highways construction processes Experience using Microsoft Project Understanding of project productivity expectations Experience working within organisations delivering projects using both in house and subcontracted teams First Aid at Work qualification About Capita Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita's 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We're a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly. A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of £2.6bn, Capita's areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions. We're embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Czas określony (Fixed Term) Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR OTE: £50,000 Vehicle Damage Assessor details: Basic Salary:£40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Working Hours:Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - Flexi Start - 7am - 6pm) (40 hours per week) Location:Blackburn A busy, modern accident repair centre is looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. You'll be responsible for producing accurate repair estimates, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards, and supporting a smooth, efficient work flow across the Bodyshop. Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Accurately assess vehicle damage and produce detailed repair estimates using digital platforms such as Audatex or GT Motive. Identify correct repair methods in line with manufacturer repair methods (MRMs), including considerations for EV and hybrid vehicles. Liaise with insurers, engineers, and internal teams to agree repair costs, updates, and authorisations. Monitor ongoing repairs, updating estimates where required and ensuring work progresses efficiently and within agreed timescales. Maintain compliance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and customer expectations. Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator within a fast-paced accident repair centre. Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction, repair techniques, and manufacturer standards (including high-strength steels and aluminium). ATA accreditation (preferred) and proficiency in estimating systems such as Audatex, with strong IT and system skills. Good understanding of electric and hybrid vehicle repair processes, including safety considerations. Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage workloads and maximise efficiency. If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please contact UK and state reference job number 53732. Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. AutoSkills UK are a leading specialist in automotive recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades through to senior management. We are always looking to connect with experienced candidates across the Bodyshop sector, including: Bodyshop Quality Controllers, Workshop Controllers, Bodyshop Managers, Bodyshop Assistant Managers, MET Technicians/Strip Fitters, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, and Preppers
May 14, 2026
Full time
VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR OTE: £50,000 Vehicle Damage Assessor details: Basic Salary:£40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Working Hours:Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - Flexi Start - 7am - 6pm) (40 hours per week) Location:Blackburn A busy, modern accident repair centre is looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. You'll be responsible for producing accurate repair estimates, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards, and supporting a smooth, efficient work flow across the Bodyshop. Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Accurately assess vehicle damage and produce detailed repair estimates using digital platforms such as Audatex or GT Motive. Identify correct repair methods in line with manufacturer repair methods (MRMs), including considerations for EV and hybrid vehicles. Liaise with insurers, engineers, and internal teams to agree repair costs, updates, and authorisations. Monitor ongoing repairs, updating estimates where required and ensuring work progresses efficiently and within agreed timescales. Maintain compliance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and customer expectations. Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Damage Assessor Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator within a fast-paced accident repair centre. Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction, repair techniques, and manufacturer standards (including high-strength steels and aluminium). ATA accreditation (preferred) and proficiency in estimating systems such as Audatex, with strong IT and system skills. Good understanding of electric and hybrid vehicle repair processes, including safety considerations. Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage workloads and maximise efficiency. If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please contact UK and state reference job number 53732. Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. AutoSkills UK are a leading specialist in automotive recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades through to senior management. We are always looking to connect with experienced candidates across the Bodyshop sector, including: Bodyshop Quality Controllers, Workshop Controllers, Bodyshop Managers, Bodyshop Assistant Managers, MET Technicians/Strip Fitters, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, and Preppers
Estimator Landscaping & Horticulture Up to £60,000 + Benefits Bexleyheath, Kent A leading commercial landscaping contractor based in Bexleyheath is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team. Operating across London and the South East, the company delivers high-quality green space, education, commercial, and public realm projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys variety, collaboration, and shaping beautiful outdoor environments from the ground up. The Estimator s Role Working closely with Directors, Quantity Surveyors, and Project Managers, the Estimator will take responsibility for preparing accurate and competitive cost proposals across a range of soft and hard landscaping schemes. Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial and public realm projects. Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to define scope and identify risks. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Support bid presentations and value engineering exercises. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover from tender to construction. Contribute to continuous improvement of pricing databases and tender processes. The Estimator Proven experience as an Estimator within landscaping, horticulture, or external works. Excellent understanding of soft and hard landscaping materials, planting, and construction methods. Confident reading technical drawings, conducting take-offs, and working with cost databases. Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills. Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and estimating software. Detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tenders simultaneously. Suitable backgrounds: Landscaping Estimator / Grounds Maintenance Estimator / External Works Estimator / Landscape Surveyor. In Return? Salary: up to £65,000 depending on experience. Benefits: pension, healthcare contribution, professional development, expenses, and hybrid working options. Environment: supportive office culture with direct access to decision-makers and structured career development. Projects: diverse portfolio across commercial, education, and public sectors. Security: long-term, permanent position with a respected and established landscaping contractor. If you are an Estimator considering your career options, please contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James for a confidential discussion. Ref: Search terms: Estimator / Landscaping Estimator / Landscape Estimator / Grounds Maintenance Estimator / Horticulture Estimator / External Works Estimator / Landscaping QS / Assistant Estimator / Kent Estimator / Bexleyheath Estimator
May 14, 2026
Full time
Estimator Landscaping & Horticulture Up to £60,000 + Benefits Bexleyheath, Kent A leading commercial landscaping contractor based in Bexleyheath is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team. Operating across London and the South East, the company delivers high-quality green space, education, commercial, and public realm projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys variety, collaboration, and shaping beautiful outdoor environments from the ground up. The Estimator s Role Working closely with Directors, Quantity Surveyors, and Project Managers, the Estimator will take responsibility for preparing accurate and competitive cost proposals across a range of soft and hard landscaping schemes. Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial and public realm projects. Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to define scope and identify risks. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Support bid presentations and value engineering exercises. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover from tender to construction. Contribute to continuous improvement of pricing databases and tender processes. The Estimator Proven experience as an Estimator within landscaping, horticulture, or external works. Excellent understanding of soft and hard landscaping materials, planting, and construction methods. Confident reading technical drawings, conducting take-offs, and working with cost databases. Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills. Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and estimating software. Detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tenders simultaneously. Suitable backgrounds: Landscaping Estimator / Grounds Maintenance Estimator / External Works Estimator / Landscape Surveyor. In Return? Salary: up to £65,000 depending on experience. Benefits: pension, healthcare contribution, professional development, expenses, and hybrid working options. Environment: supportive office culture with direct access to decision-makers and structured career development. Projects: diverse portfolio across commercial, education, and public sectors. Security: long-term, permanent position with a respected and established landscaping contractor. If you are an Estimator considering your career options, please contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James for a confidential discussion. Ref: Search terms: Estimator / Landscaping Estimator / Landscape Estimator / Grounds Maintenance Estimator / Horticulture Estimator / External Works Estimator / Landscaping QS / Assistant Estimator / Kent Estimator / Bexleyheath Estimator
Your new company You will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry-leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Cost Manager to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working. Your new role As Cost Manager, you will be a core member of the Programme Management Office. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality cost and performance information across the programme. Your focus will be on programme-level cost control, forecasting and earned value analysis, supporting adherence to cost management policies and procedures. Working collaboratively with project teams, finance, commercial and project controls colleagues, you will support consistent cost management practices and provide insight against the project baseline. Key responsibilities include: Driving cost performance reporting, including EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value analysis Tracking actual costs against agreed cost control structures Supporting cost re-baselining, forecasting and budget updates Analysing programme cost data to identify trends and support informed decision-making Ensuring accurate cost capture, accruals and contract cost performance in collaboration with finance and commercial teams Supporting change control by analysing cost impacts and ensuring correct coding and budget alignment Acting as a point of contact for cost systems, tools and templates, including basic user support and guidance This is a highly visible role offering exposure across a complex major programme environment. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you will bring: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional body Proven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contract within civil engineering with either a consultancy or contractor Strong working knowledge of cost estimating, cost control, forecasting and cost analysis Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to present cost and performance data clearly to stakeholders Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to £75,000 per annum 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year Company pension scheme Life assurance Private medical insurance Family-friendly benefits Flexible working Funded professional memberships Mental health and wellbeing benefits Fully covered accommodation and business mileage Supportive and collaborative work environment Long-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancy Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this consultancy does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 14, 2026
Full time
Your new company You will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry-leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Cost Manager to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working. Your new role As Cost Manager, you will be a core member of the Programme Management Office. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality cost and performance information across the programme. Your focus will be on programme-level cost control, forecasting and earned value analysis, supporting adherence to cost management policies and procedures. Working collaboratively with project teams, finance, commercial and project controls colleagues, you will support consistent cost management practices and provide insight against the project baseline. Key responsibilities include: Driving cost performance reporting, including EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value analysis Tracking actual costs against agreed cost control structures Supporting cost re-baselining, forecasting and budget updates Analysing programme cost data to identify trends and support informed decision-making Ensuring accurate cost capture, accruals and contract cost performance in collaboration with finance and commercial teams Supporting change control by analysing cost impacts and ensuring correct coding and budget alignment Acting as a point of contact for cost systems, tools and templates, including basic user support and guidance This is a highly visible role offering exposure across a complex major programme environment. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you will bring: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional body Proven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contract within civil engineering with either a consultancy or contractor Strong working knowledge of cost estimating, cost control, forecasting and cost analysis Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to present cost and performance data clearly to stakeholders Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to £75,000 per annum 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year Company pension scheme Life assurance Private medical insurance Family-friendly benefits Flexible working Funded professional memberships Mental health and wellbeing benefits Fully covered accommodation and business mileage Supportive and collaborative work environment Long-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancy Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this consultancy does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Contracts manager, Main contractor, South East London, Refurbishment & construction works. Your new company This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment projects. Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They work for a range of clients with a bias towards public sector/local authority works, including office fitout, commercial buildings, planned maintenance schemes and education refurbs, with project values ranging from 500k small refurbishments to major schemes up to £10 million. Following a busy 2025 and several recently awarded schemes, they are going from strength to strength in both orderbook and productivity. As such, they are actively looking to recruit an experienced contracts manager to join the team and lead on several of the new upcoming projects. Your new role The role is all about keeping things running smoothly - managing 3 jobs from a technical, safety and people perspective, making sure deadlines and budgets are hit, and keeping everyone from clients to site teams updated on progress. You'll be the go-to person for contracts, problem-solving, and making sure everything stays on track. Technically, you will be responsible for programming, progress reporting to directors, all client liaison and adding value to commercial, design and H&S departments. What you'll need to succeed You'll need solid experience in a similar role, a good understanding of JCT contracts, and the ability to juggle priorities while keeping a cool head. Strong communication skills are key, and if you've got relevant qualifications in construction or project management, even better. You will be comfortable writing/ammending programmes and be technically comfortable working with estimating, surveying, design and safety teams. Project experience in the high-end refurbishment market is a positive, as is experience of working on heritage/restoration schemes. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of upto £80k (DOE) + package along with the chance to work with a respected well-run main contractor working from SE London covering projects across Central and the SE. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 14, 2026
Full time
Contracts manager, Main contractor, South East London, Refurbishment & construction works. Your new company This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment projects. Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They work for a range of clients with a bias towards public sector/local authority works, including office fitout, commercial buildings, planned maintenance schemes and education refurbs, with project values ranging from 500k small refurbishments to major schemes up to £10 million. Following a busy 2025 and several recently awarded schemes, they are going from strength to strength in both orderbook and productivity. As such, they are actively looking to recruit an experienced contracts manager to join the team and lead on several of the new upcoming projects. Your new role The role is all about keeping things running smoothly - managing 3 jobs from a technical, safety and people perspective, making sure deadlines and budgets are hit, and keeping everyone from clients to site teams updated on progress. You'll be the go-to person for contracts, problem-solving, and making sure everything stays on track. Technically, you will be responsible for programming, progress reporting to directors, all client liaison and adding value to commercial, design and H&S departments. What you'll need to succeed You'll need solid experience in a similar role, a good understanding of JCT contracts, and the ability to juggle priorities while keeping a cool head. Strong communication skills are key, and if you've got relevant qualifications in construction or project management, even better. You will be comfortable writing/ammending programmes and be technically comfortable working with estimating, surveying, design and safety teams. Project experience in the high-end refurbishment market is a positive, as is experience of working on heritage/restoration schemes. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of upto £80k (DOE) + package along with the chance to work with a respected well-run main contractor working from SE London covering projects across Central and the SE. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Commercial Sales Manager Petersfield, Hampshire Salary: £58K - £62K DOE + Company Car OR Car Allowance About Us We are proud to be recognised as fencing and perimeter security specialists with over a century of expertise. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, our heritage is built on strong values, trusted relationships, and an unwavering commitment to quality. For generations, our customers have relied on us to deliver technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional service, a reputation we protect by blending traditional skill with modern innovation. Our mission is to secure and protect what matters most, delivering perimeter solutions built on over 100 years of heritage, guided by integrity, driven by curiosity, and strengthened by collaboration. A commitment to quality and long-term relationships that secure the future for our clients, communities and our people. Our vision is to be the UK's leading independent provider of total perimeter security solutions, as a trusted partner setting the benchmark for excellence in quality, safety, management, and service. Every project we deliver reflects these principles, securing people, infrastructure, and assets through expertise, collaboration, and integrity. The Role We are seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Manager to lead and develop our commercial sales function and drive sustainable growth. This newly created leadership role, reporting into the Managing Directors, will oversee the full commercial sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification and tendering through to contract award and handover to operations. You will lead the Estimating Team and Contracts Sales Manager, ensuring a coordinated approach to winning work, managing commercial risk, and delivering profitable projects. Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Design teams, you will play a key role in aligning client expectations with operational delivery while strengthening our position as a trusted partner across the industry. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the company's sales and commercial strategy Lead and support the Estimating Team and Contracts Sales Manager Oversee tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations Review and approve major bids, proposals, and framework opportunities Monitor sales pipeline, forecasts, and performance metrics Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants Identify new market opportunities and strategic partnerships Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities Work closely with Operations to ensure smooth project delivery What We are Looking For Proven experience in commercial sales leadership within construction, security, infrastructure, or related industries Strong knowledge of tendering, pricing, and contract negotiation Experience managing sales and estimating teams Excellent relationship-building and networking skills Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive profitable growth Understanding of security-rated fencing or perimeter protection systems (advantageous) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally Ability to obtain security clearance What We Offer Competitive salary + company performance bonus Company car or car allowance Employer-matched pension & life assurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown) Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave Enhanced sick pay Perkbox wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Ongoing training and professional development The opportunity to shape a key leadership role in a respected, values-led business
May 14, 2026
Full time
Commercial Sales Manager Petersfield, Hampshire Salary: £58K - £62K DOE + Company Car OR Car Allowance About Us We are proud to be recognised as fencing and perimeter security specialists with over a century of expertise. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, our heritage is built on strong values, trusted relationships, and an unwavering commitment to quality. For generations, our customers have relied on us to deliver technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional service, a reputation we protect by blending traditional skill with modern innovation. Our mission is to secure and protect what matters most, delivering perimeter solutions built on over 100 years of heritage, guided by integrity, driven by curiosity, and strengthened by collaboration. A commitment to quality and long-term relationships that secure the future for our clients, communities and our people. Our vision is to be the UK's leading independent provider of total perimeter security solutions, as a trusted partner setting the benchmark for excellence in quality, safety, management, and service. Every project we deliver reflects these principles, securing people, infrastructure, and assets through expertise, collaboration, and integrity. The Role We are seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Manager to lead and develop our commercial sales function and drive sustainable growth. This newly created leadership role, reporting into the Managing Directors, will oversee the full commercial sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification and tendering through to contract award and handover to operations. You will lead the Estimating Team and Contracts Sales Manager, ensuring a coordinated approach to winning work, managing commercial risk, and delivering profitable projects. Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Design teams, you will play a key role in aligning client expectations with operational delivery while strengthening our position as a trusted partner across the industry. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the company's sales and commercial strategy Lead and support the Estimating Team and Contracts Sales Manager Oversee tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations Review and approve major bids, proposals, and framework opportunities Monitor sales pipeline, forecasts, and performance metrics Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants Identify new market opportunities and strategic partnerships Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities Work closely with Operations to ensure smooth project delivery What We are Looking For Proven experience in commercial sales leadership within construction, security, infrastructure, or related industries Strong knowledge of tendering, pricing, and contract negotiation Experience managing sales and estimating teams Excellent relationship-building and networking skills Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive profitable growth Understanding of security-rated fencing or perimeter protection systems (advantageous) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally Ability to obtain security clearance What We Offer Competitive salary + company performance bonus Company car or car allowance Employer-matched pension & life assurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown) Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave Enhanced sick pay Perkbox wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Ongoing training and professional development The opportunity to shape a key leadership role in a respected, values-led business
Estimator / Bid Manager UK-Wide (Travel Required) Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role. Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to fully review tender enquiry packs and determine the scope and requirements for tender returns. They will be required to attend site visits to properly assess requirements of the enquiry or delegate this responsibility to others with clearly communicated objectives and expectation. From the information gained from the site visit, the successful applicant will then be expected to produce a detailed, fully costed proposal based on direct labour costs and from quotes sourced from our supply chain partners. When producing costed proposals due account needs to be taken of the sequence in which activities the project will be undertaken, activity durations, resource levels required and the overall methodology of delivering the project to an overall programme of works. Once completed, the costed proposal will be submitted to Senior Management for review, determination of risk and profit, leading to approval to submit to the customer. For successful tenders, the applicant will then compile and pass over a fully detailed handover pack to the Freedom Operations team and implement our process tools to adjust the opportunity pipeline of the Freedom Networks business. Responsibilities: You will: Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering. Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers. Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas. Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations. Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established with customer representatives, and with all Freedom business units and stakeholders to maximise opportunity levels for all aspects of our UK business. Requirements You will have: Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering. Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans. Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works. Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment. A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial. 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.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Estimator / Bid Manager UK-Wide (Travel Required) Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role. Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to fully review tender enquiry packs and determine the scope and requirements for tender returns. They will be required to attend site visits to properly assess requirements of the enquiry or delegate this responsibility to others with clearly communicated objectives and expectation. From the information gained from the site visit, the successful applicant will then be expected to produce a detailed, fully costed proposal based on direct labour costs and from quotes sourced from our supply chain partners. When producing costed proposals due account needs to be taken of the sequence in which activities the project will be undertaken, activity durations, resource levels required and the overall methodology of delivering the project to an overall programme of works. Once completed, the costed proposal will be submitted to Senior Management for review, determination of risk and profit, leading to approval to submit to the customer. For successful tenders, the applicant will then compile and pass over a fully detailed handover pack to the Freedom Operations team and implement our process tools to adjust the opportunity pipeline of the Freedom Networks business. Responsibilities: You will: Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering. Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers. Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas. Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations. Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established with customer representatives, and with all Freedom business units and stakeholders to maximise opportunity levels for all aspects of our UK business. Requirements You will have: Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering. Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans. Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works. Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment. A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial. 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.
We are recruiting for a Planner to join the team at an established Tier 1 business in Bristol to work on schemes up to 80 million. The contractor are a national Tier 1 business operating across Bristol and the South West on framework schemes and bids up to 80 million but their sweetspot is the 15 to 30 million scheme and they work across education, care, defence, MOD, leisure as well as industrial schemes. Turnover is secured through til 2029 with other opportunities in the pipeline including a direct award school project and numerous MOD opportunities. The role of Planner is to work primarily with the bid and estimating teams and help establish best practice and accurate forecasting at tender stages. You will initially help produce scope of works and bills of quantities and then assess and manage subcontractor responses and proposals and then take a detailed dive into their programmes and critical path and produce a master programme for each scheme. You will help with client meetings and dealing with external professional bodies as well. Once the project has been successfully bid and won you will help sense check the Project and Contract Managers look ahead programmes and maker sure both subcontractors and the site team are on target. You will have the full support of head office systems and you will work closely with the PM and delivery team to achieve the best results for the company. The role would suit an experienced Planner looking to work for a regional business and work on a wide variety and number of schemes so lots of plate spinning !. They would also be interested in talking to either Project or Contracts Managers who maybe looking to change lanes and move into a full time planning role. They offer a competitive basic salary and car allowance alongside industry leading benefits packages. Please apply on line or look me up on LinkedIn and give me a call for further details. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
May 14, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a Planner to join the team at an established Tier 1 business in Bristol to work on schemes up to 80 million. The contractor are a national Tier 1 business operating across Bristol and the South West on framework schemes and bids up to 80 million but their sweetspot is the 15 to 30 million scheme and they work across education, care, defence, MOD, leisure as well as industrial schemes. Turnover is secured through til 2029 with other opportunities in the pipeline including a direct award school project and numerous MOD opportunities. The role of Planner is to work primarily with the bid and estimating teams and help establish best practice and accurate forecasting at tender stages. You will initially help produce scope of works and bills of quantities and then assess and manage subcontractor responses and proposals and then take a detailed dive into their programmes and critical path and produce a master programme for each scheme. You will help with client meetings and dealing with external professional bodies as well. Once the project has been successfully bid and won you will help sense check the Project and Contract Managers look ahead programmes and maker sure both subcontractors and the site team are on target. You will have the full support of head office systems and you will work closely with the PM and delivery team to achieve the best results for the company. The role would suit an experienced Planner looking to work for a regional business and work on a wide variety and number of schemes so lots of plate spinning !. They would also be interested in talking to either Project or Contracts Managers who maybe looking to change lanes and move into a full time planning role. They offer a competitive basic salary and car allowance alongside industry leading benefits packages. Please apply on line or look me up on LinkedIn and give me a call for further details. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Location: Geneva Way, Leads Road, Hull. HU7 0DG Hours: 40 hours per week, 8.00am-5.00pm with 1 hour lunch break Salary: Dependant on experience Closing Date: 8 May 2026 Role Overview The role of the Commercial Manager/Estimator (Pre-Construction) is to lead all commercial and contractual aspects of our bid submissions, ensuring a commercially robust bid and exemplary handover to the delivery team. Our works generally cover single stage competitive tenders, two-stage tender design and build projects, as well as fully negotiated design and build development schemes; with this in mind the candidate should have a strong track record in working across a wide range of construction projects. Whilst the role is predominantly based in our Hull office, it will require the candidate to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, supporting both our Construction businesses (Sewell Construction and I & G) and our projects across the Yorkshire region. The Commercial Manager will be the guardian of the Sewell £ and is expected to minimise commercial risk and maximise value. Key Responsibilities Develop a detailed understanding of the client requirements and contractual obligations for each opportunity. Implement all business systems and processes, develop a robust commercial strategy for each project, covering subcontractor procurement, risk management, opportunity identification, main contract and sub-contract selection, contract and design derogations, value engineering and value for money compliance. Undertake high level cost planning relative to design maturity at each stage of the bid. Appraise and understand any gaps in technical information and implement necessary mitigation strategies to overcome them in a considered manner. Develop a robust nett cost estimate for the works. Develop detailed contractors' proposals and/or tender clarifications to clearly detail our offer. Oversee/undertake the timely development and collation of subcontract enquiries, take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ's). Oversee/undertaken reconciliation of the tender returns, ensuring compliance and identification of cost risks and opportunities, as well as raising all necessary technical queries. Assess contract conditions and advise and implement suitable risk mitigation measures, leading contract negotiations where required. Support design development and design reviews to ensure designs tie in with the commercial constraints of the bid. Ensure thorough understanding and input into project programme and methodology alongside the operational team. Develop and maintain a risk and opportunities register. Develop and implement business systems and processes, including use of accounts software, take off and estimating software, tender launch meetings, mid tender reviews and tender settlements. Develop and maintain detailed information and audit trail to support robust handover to project delivery team. Maintain regular dialogue with the delivery team to support any queries and gather feedback and lessons learnt for future bids. Understand business development and the bidding marketplace including competitor environment and external market forces. Ensure that technical skills and industry knowledge are continually developed to keep up to date with latest bid requirements, with particular focus on carbon and sustainability. Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team. Qualifications BSc (Hons) degree qualification or similar. The ability to demonstrate clearly, the skills required to achieve the commercial responsibilities. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Knowledge and experience of using ConQuest and/or BlueBeam software (preferred). Extensive experience of NEC and JCT Construction contracts. Excellent levels of computer literacy and be fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel. The ability to work as a team member in a busy working environment and under own direction. A flexible working attitude and a positive approach to learning and development. A positive and professional attitude. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A customer & solutions focused mindset. Valid UK Driving licence and own transport. Benefits Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience Annual Bonus opportunity 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days Auto Enrolment pension Staff discounts High Street & Retail discount schemes Bike 2 Work Scheme Technology Scheme Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes Sewell Group is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting within the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity, as an employer and in the delivery of our products and services. As a committed safe employer, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check will be carried out for the successful candidate of this role.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Location: Geneva Way, Leads Road, Hull. HU7 0DG Hours: 40 hours per week, 8.00am-5.00pm with 1 hour lunch break Salary: Dependant on experience Closing Date: 8 May 2026 Role Overview The role of the Commercial Manager/Estimator (Pre-Construction) is to lead all commercial and contractual aspects of our bid submissions, ensuring a commercially robust bid and exemplary handover to the delivery team. Our works generally cover single stage competitive tenders, two-stage tender design and build projects, as well as fully negotiated design and build development schemes; with this in mind the candidate should have a strong track record in working across a wide range of construction projects. Whilst the role is predominantly based in our Hull office, it will require the candidate to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, supporting both our Construction businesses (Sewell Construction and I & G) and our projects across the Yorkshire region. The Commercial Manager will be the guardian of the Sewell £ and is expected to minimise commercial risk and maximise value. Key Responsibilities Develop a detailed understanding of the client requirements and contractual obligations for each opportunity. Implement all business systems and processes, develop a robust commercial strategy for each project, covering subcontractor procurement, risk management, opportunity identification, main contract and sub-contract selection, contract and design derogations, value engineering and value for money compliance. Undertake high level cost planning relative to design maturity at each stage of the bid. Appraise and understand any gaps in technical information and implement necessary mitigation strategies to overcome them in a considered manner. Develop a robust nett cost estimate for the works. Develop detailed contractors' proposals and/or tender clarifications to clearly detail our offer. Oversee/undertake the timely development and collation of subcontract enquiries, take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ's). Oversee/undertaken reconciliation of the tender returns, ensuring compliance and identification of cost risks and opportunities, as well as raising all necessary technical queries. Assess contract conditions and advise and implement suitable risk mitigation measures, leading contract negotiations where required. Support design development and design reviews to ensure designs tie in with the commercial constraints of the bid. Ensure thorough understanding and input into project programme and methodology alongside the operational team. Develop and maintain a risk and opportunities register. Develop and implement business systems and processes, including use of accounts software, take off and estimating software, tender launch meetings, mid tender reviews and tender settlements. Develop and maintain detailed information and audit trail to support robust handover to project delivery team. Maintain regular dialogue with the delivery team to support any queries and gather feedback and lessons learnt for future bids. Understand business development and the bidding marketplace including competitor environment and external market forces. Ensure that technical skills and industry knowledge are continually developed to keep up to date with latest bid requirements, with particular focus on carbon and sustainability. Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team. Qualifications BSc (Hons) degree qualification or similar. The ability to demonstrate clearly, the skills required to achieve the commercial responsibilities. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Knowledge and experience of using ConQuest and/or BlueBeam software (preferred). Extensive experience of NEC and JCT Construction contracts. Excellent levels of computer literacy and be fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel. The ability to work as a team member in a busy working environment and under own direction. A flexible working attitude and a positive approach to learning and development. A positive and professional attitude. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A customer & solutions focused mindset. Valid UK Driving licence and own transport. Benefits Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience Annual Bonus opportunity 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days Auto Enrolment pension Staff discounts High Street & Retail discount schemes Bike 2 Work Scheme Technology Scheme Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes Sewell Group is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting within the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity, as an employer and in the delivery of our products and services. As a committed safe employer, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check will be carried out for the successful candidate of this role.
Senior Quantity Surveyor South of England Office & Site Based Permanent Who are we MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion. The role With significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our She Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle. About you Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence. MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor South of England Office & Site Based Permanent Who are we MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion. The role With significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our She Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle. About you Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence. MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.
Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) General information City/town: Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey Job field: Construction Friday, March 20, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6104 Description and requirements At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people. Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance - a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long term skills across the industry. We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, to l ead the planning function and team on a project or across multi-projects. As the Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP), you will: Manage the overall planning function and process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan. Construct complex programmes from 1st principles using drawings, models or processes. Produces supporting methodologies. Establishes the short term planning approach for the project, defining roles and responsibilities. Verifies that constraints have been included within the programme and develops strategies for working with them. Manage, coordinates, monitors activities of planners across a large project, ensuring resources are being used efficiently, that they can work safely and that they are available. Makes strategic planning decisions (resources, logistics, etc) across project. Develops the strategy for the delivery of a framework / group of projects and work with Commercial/Estimating teams. We are looking for: Demonstratable experience of delivering the planning function on major construction projects - specifically healthcare or other complex buildings - working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages. Demonstrable experience of different forms of contract including NEC, JCT, MPTC etc. Excellent working knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera and/or Asta Powerproject). HNC/Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related subject or trade qualifications. Significant construction site experience, complimented by knowledge of the design process, construction methodologies and recognises temporary works requirements/constraints. What we offer: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family Financial wellbeing and employee assistance Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) General information City/town: Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey Job field: Construction Friday, March 20, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6104 Description and requirements At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people. Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance - a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long term skills across the industry. We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, to l ead the planning function and team on a project or across multi-projects. As the Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP), you will: Manage the overall planning function and process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan. Construct complex programmes from 1st principles using drawings, models or processes. Produces supporting methodologies. Establishes the short term planning approach for the project, defining roles and responsibilities. Verifies that constraints have been included within the programme and develops strategies for working with them. Manage, coordinates, monitors activities of planners across a large project, ensuring resources are being used efficiently, that they can work safely and that they are available. Makes strategic planning decisions (resources, logistics, etc) across project. Develops the strategy for the delivery of a framework / group of projects and work with Commercial/Estimating teams. We are looking for: Demonstratable experience of delivering the planning function on major construction projects - specifically healthcare or other complex buildings - working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages. Demonstrable experience of different forms of contract including NEC, JCT, MPTC etc. Excellent working knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera and/or Asta Powerproject). HNC/Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related subject or trade qualifications. Significant construction site experience, complimented by knowledge of the design process, construction methodologies and recognises temporary works requirements/constraints. What we offer: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family Financial wellbeing and employee assistance Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) General information City/town: Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey Job field: Construction Friday, March 20, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6104 Description and requirements At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people. Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance - a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long term skills across the industry. We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, to l ead the planning function and team on a project or across multi-projects. As the Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP), you will: Manage the overall planning function and process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan. Construct complex programmes from 1st principles using drawings, models or processes. Produces supporting methodologies. Establishes the short term planning approach for the project, defining roles and responsibilities. Verifies that constraints have been included within the programme and develops strategies for working with them. Manage, coordinates, monitors activities of planners across a large project, ensuring resources are being used efficiently, that they can work safely and that they are available. Makes strategic planning decisions (resources, logistics, etc) across project. Develops the strategy for the delivery of a framework / group of projects and work with Commercial/Estimating teams. We are looking for: Demonstratable experience of delivering the planning function on major construction projects - specifically healthcare or other complex buildings - working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages. Demonstrable experience of different forms of contract including NEC, JCT, MPTC etc. Excellent working knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera and/or Asta Powerproject). HNC/Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related subject or trade qualifications. Significant construction site experience, complimented by knowledge of the design process, construction methodologies and recognises temporary works requirements/constraints. What we offer: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family Financial wellbeing and employee assistance Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) General information City/town: Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey Job field: Construction Friday, March 20, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6104 Description and requirements At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people. Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance - a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long term skills across the industry. We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, to l ead the planning function and team on a project or across multi-projects. As the Senior Planning Manager - Healthcare (NHP), you will: Manage the overall planning function and process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan. Construct complex programmes from 1st principles using drawings, models or processes. Produces supporting methodologies. Establishes the short term planning approach for the project, defining roles and responsibilities. Verifies that constraints have been included within the programme and develops strategies for working with them. Manage, coordinates, monitors activities of planners across a large project, ensuring resources are being used efficiently, that they can work safely and that they are available. Makes strategic planning decisions (resources, logistics, etc) across project. Develops the strategy for the delivery of a framework / group of projects and work with Commercial/Estimating teams. We are looking for: Demonstratable experience of delivering the planning function on major construction projects - specifically healthcare or other complex buildings - working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages. Demonstrable experience of different forms of contract including NEC, JCT, MPTC etc. Excellent working knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera and/or Asta Powerproject). HNC/Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related subject or trade qualifications. Significant construction site experience, complimented by knowledge of the design process, construction methodologies and recognises temporary works requirements/constraints. What we offer: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family Financial wellbeing and employee assistance Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.