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We're recruiting a Building Surveyor to lead major works and building safety/compliance across a housing portfolio, delivering quality investment projects on time and on budget. If you like variety, autonomy, and being the person people trust to get things done properly, you'll love this role. Client Details This is a well-established UK housing provider with a strong reputation and a serious commitment to asset investment, compliance, and sustainability. The Asset Management function is investing heavily in planned programmes, and they want a Surveyor who can lead from the front, collaborate well, and keep standards high. Description Managing major investment projects (capital replacements, M&E upgrades, cyclical refurbishments) from start to finish Writing specs / schedules of works, producing design input, and coordinating compliance requirements Running tendering and procurement properly (and using frameworks where appropriate) Owning the budget side: estimates, tender analysis, spend control, value engineering and cost reporting Acting as Principal Designer (CDM 2015) and keeping on-site H&S standards robust Supporting / delivering Building Safety Manager responsibilities across your schemes (as required by legislation) Conducting surveys, inspections and defect diagnosis, including QA checks and stock condition data capture Fire safety piece: completing FRAs where qualified and tracking actions to closure with clear reporting Supporting energy efficiency and sustainability goals, including SAP/RdSAP work where qualified Managing contractor performance through KPIs, quality measures and strong site presence Profile Strong, hands-on experience in a building surveying role (housing association, local authority, practice, contractor or similar) Solid major works delivery experience: specs, tender packs, contractor management, QA, sign-off Confident understanding of CDM 2015 and H&S (Principal Designer experience is a big advantage) A good working grasp of building safety / compliance obligations and how to manage them properly A calm, organised approach - able to juggle multiple projects without losing grip on detail The confidence to deal with contractors, influence stakeholders, and hold standards when things get busy Job Offer 9 day working fortnight Mileage from home Home based working Pension scheme Holday scheme Funded health cash plan Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Our client is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of social housing planned works. As Senior Site Manager, you will oversee contract delivery, leading a team of Site Managers and operational staff across multiple workstreams. Client Details Our client is a leading property services contractor with a proven track record of delivering high quality works across the social housing sector. With a focus on planned refurbishments, the business partners with housing associations and local authorities to improve homes and communities across the UK. Description Lead and manage Site Managers and operational teams delivering planned maintenance works Oversee kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes within social housing properties Ensure contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality expectations Monitor performance against KPIs, driving continuous improvement Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures Manage programme planning, resource allocation, and subcontractor performance Contribute to commercial performance, including cost control and value optimisation Profile Proven experience in a Contract Manager/Site Manager role within social housing or planned maintenance Strong track record delivering kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes Experience managing site teams and operational staff Proven leadership, communication, and management skills Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements Job Offer 55k- 60k base salary 6,500 car allowance or company car Approximately 15% in annual bonus 5% employer pension contribution 26 days AL plus bank holidays Private healthcare benefits Clear progression path / opportunities

Senior Quantity Surveyor Cambridge based£62K+ package We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor based in Cambridge, who are currently enjoying a substantial period of growth due to recent contract wins. This role is working on planned maintenance and retrofit refurbishments within Social Housing, on behalf of Local Authority and Housing Association clients. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of projects. You will control and maximise the company's profitability, protect the company's legal and contractual obligations under the contract and manage all day to day commercial issues. Senior Quantity Surveyor Key responsibilities: Provide commercial expertise to contracts, to include the production and submission of valuations, claims, budget monitoring, and contract/work-stream performance data Support the authorisation and submission of project variations. Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers Manage junior team members, supporting and developing them Value work executed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments Senior Quantity Surveyor Essential experience: Degree or other technical qualification Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor Strong commercial awareness Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and V-Look Up Data interrogation skills Contractual awareness Negotiating, communication & presentation skills Knowledge of Supply Chain management RICS / CIOB qualification - Preferred Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £62k plus benefits package. Please apply online now or call Mia on !

The client is a fast-growing organisation delivering high-quality construction and maintenance services across the social housing sector. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Operations Manager who has excellent management experience with Labour, sub contractors and with SOR codes, so schedule of rates for various social housing, commercial and local authorities. Our work spans reactive repairs, planned maintenance programmes, and property refurbishments. As we continue to expand, we are looking for motivated and experienced professional to join our team and help us maintain our reputation for reliability, efficiency, and excellent service delivery. Key responsibilities: Quote Production Using SOR Codes: Prepare and manage detailed job quotations using Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes, ensuring accuracy, cost-efficiency, and adherence to client specifications and contract requirements. Quote Review & Approvals: Review and approve all submitted quotes, verifying scope, pricing, materials, and labour requirements. Ensure quotes align with budget targets, contractual obligations, and operational capacity. Work Order & Job Lifecycle Management : Oversee the end-to-end process of job delivery from quote acceptance to completion, ensuring all tasks are completed on time, to specification, and within budget. Job Completion & Quality Assurance: Ensure all job completion forms and documentation are accurately completed, filed, and audited. Monitor workmanship and service quality through spot checks and client feedback. Health & Safety Oversight: Implement and enforce company-wide Health & Safety procedures across all sites. Conduct regular audits, toolbox talks, and ensure risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are completed and followed. Compliance Monitoring: Maintain compliance with all statutory regulations, industry standards, and client-specific service level agreements (SLAs). Monitor and report on KPIs, ensuring all completed jobs meet legal and contractual obligations. Team Management & Development: Lead and support operational staff, supervisors, and subcontractors. Coordinate onboarding, skills assessments, and ongoing training to ensure workforce capability and performance. Client & Stakeholder Liaison : Act as a primary point of contact for clients regarding operational matters. Attend client meetings, resolve escalations, and ensure customer satisfaction is consistently high. Site Visits & Inspections : Conduct site visits as required to assess progress, ensure compliance, and provide guidance or escalation support. Use findings to drive continuous improvement and performance. Resource & Workflow Coordination : Allocate labour, materials, and equipment efficiently across multiple jobs, ensuring productivity and responsiveness to urgent or reactive maintenance tasks. Reporting & Performance Analysis : Produce regular reports on operational performance, financial targets, completed works, and outstanding issues. Use data insights to identify trends and implement process improvements. Your KPI s that you are accountable to achieve and reviewed in line with your 12 Month Performance Review with your Line Manager are. People/Customer All Direct Reports to be fully competent within their job role and have monthly 121 s and 12-month Performance Review Health & Safety To ensure all Direct Reports receive the necessary training and competency within all their given areas of Health & Safety responsibilities To demonstrate a pro-active leadership role in all aspects of Health & Safety Management Quoting To ensure you achieve all your KPI targets and to evidence at your 12-month performance review, a pro-active leadership style that actively contributes to the yearly P&L performance of the Business Travelling to different sites, so some distances may be up to 2.5 hours. Maybe required to do some site visits at times, there is a team that also can go to various sites as well. Full UK driving licence (essential). SMSTS Ideally Health and Safety Certificate / First aid. What We Offer Competitive salary Supportive management team with opportunities for progression Company vehicle 28 days including bank holidays Pension Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £53,000-£56,000 per year basic Company pension, Holidays Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours - 45 hours per week. 1 in 3 saturdays - day off in lieu in the week. Work Location: On the road Expected start date: 26/08/2025