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About the Opportunity: We’re excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a long-term contract supporting a prestigious client based in Cumbria. This is your chance to play a key role in a significant and impactful project, offering competitive hourly rates, and the chance to work with a respected team in a high-performing environment. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be instrumental in supporting the financial and commercial performance of the project. Your responsibilities will include: • Cost Management: Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of project cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts., • Commercial Administration: Support general commercial functions including documentation, applications for payment, and compensation event tracking., • Subcontractor Support: Help assess and process subcontractor applications and maintain strong working relationships., • Collaboration: Liaise effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure project delivery is well-coordinated and aligned., • Support Senior QS: Work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor to maintain project financials, time sheet entry, and reporting. What You’ll Need: To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and collaborative spirit, including: • Communication Excellence: Confident, clear communicator, able to coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders., • Organisation & Time Management: Strong ability to manage competing priorities and maintain commercial control., • Motivation & Drive: A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a commitment to high-quality work., • Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical and analytical skills to support effective cost management., • Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a commercial landscape or commercial administration (preferred)., • Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable but not essential. Benefits: • Highly competitive hourly rate – £45 to £55 per hour (depending on experience), • Long-term contract with 38 hours per week, • Engaging, high-profile work supporting a major client, • Opportunity to grow professionally within a respected project environment Location: • Cumbria – Join a high-impact team and contribute to meaningful work in a region known for its innovation and expertise.

Enjoy a slower pace of life with the option to work a 4 day week, while travelling in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. The Lake District offers stunning landscapes, affordable living and a strong sense of community, all while you build your career in building safety. Here you can have a short week, and the high pay rate means you'll still be better off. The days you do work, you'll be travelling to small - medium sites around Cumbria. That kind of work is varied and rewarding in a region full of character and heritage. You'll get an exceptional rate, it's ideal for someone transitioning from a permanent role into a lucrative contract that offers a short week. Professional registrations and further development will be fully supported and paid for, helping you stay ahead in your field. What you’ll do Take ownership of site inspections across Cumbria, covering all non-HRB building types. You’ll gain valuable experience and support in achieving additional classifications, helping you progress your career. Write up reports and provide expert advice to owners, contractors and other construction professionals. Your input will shape the safety and compliance of buildings in the area. What you’ll need • Be a registered building inspector with at least Class 2 A for inspection, • Be willing to spend three days visiting sites, with the other two working from home, • No minimum requirement for years of experience About the company A local organisation prioritising safety under the BSR and BSA. They’re building a strong new team to lead the way in building safety in the region for the long term. You’ll be part of a team that’s there to support you through any career goals and transitions. No need to have a CV ready. You can get more information by contacting Matt Kirk on LinkedIn or emailing . We can use your LinkedIn profile and Matt can help you sort one later.

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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Estimator to join our tendering team.The successful candidate will lead the production of tender estimates for our civil and M&E engineering projects.This role requires a proactive individual with a growth mindset, excellent leadership, and communicat

Bricklayers - Newton St Cyres - Rate £24.We are currently in search for two experienced Bricklayers to work on a small scale residential site in Newton St Cyres with attention to detail on high end bespoke builds.Main Duties - Brick/blockwork duties to a high standard.If you are interested in this

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 r

We are seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy based in Croydon. Proven experience in quantity surveying for new build construction projects. Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement methods.

Are you a self starting, motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor from a Construction or Modular background looking to join an internationally-renowned unique manufacturer and service provider in a highly autonomous role, where you will have the authority and scope to take control of estimating, cost and

Groundwork Construction Supervisor / Chargehand. What You'll Be Doing Groundwork / Construction Supervisor:. Key Skills for a Groundwork / Construction Supervisor:.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all contract obligations are met from pre-construction through to completion with a sharp focus on quality, budgets, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

Assistant Estimator or Estimator - Construction Main Contractor Salary: £45k - £70k per annum + package Location: Hertfordshire / North London Position: Full time employee Our client, who has been an established contractor for 15 years, across refurbishment, fit-out, new-build sche

Are you an experienced Senior Planner? This is a great opportunity to work a leading main contractor who focus on medium to large projects across a variety of sectors including commercial/ education/ industrial or life science.This role will be responsible for overseeing 2-3 live projects depending

We are working with a leading insurance construction focused company who are looking to add 2 x Professional Indemnity Solicitors to their Central London based team. Professional Indemnity Solicitor 5-20 Years PQE, London, Insurance Construction Law Firm.

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham.With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways includi

We’re Hiring: Site/Construction Manager with Civils and RC Structures background. We’re looking for a highly capable Site Construction Manager with strong RC Structures and Groundworks experience to join our team on a live project in Scunthorpe/Grimsby. F539; Role: Construction Manager &

Construction Manager - Manchester £55,000 - £60,000 + package We're looking for a Construction Manager to lead a £1m school extension in Manchester as the sole manager on site.

Buyer - Construction (Cheshire) - £50,000 Your new company Our client is a well-established and fast-growing housebuilder in the North West, known for delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes with a strong focus on design, sustainability and customer satisfaction.

CSCS Carpenter - Newton St Cyres - Rate £23.We are currently in search for an experienced carpenters to work on a small scale residential project in Newton St Cyres.Must have own tools and full PPE to be considered for this position.If you are interested in this vacancy then please call Simon on 01

Marquees, Portacabins, Industrial tents, Emergency shelters, Events stages or General Construction, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you, to join this growing business, that is going from strength to strength, year on year.

Interaction Construction are currently recruiting for a Mobile HVAC Technician based in the Newbury area to join a growing Mechanical Contractor in the South of England.

Interaction Construction are currently recruiting for a Mobile HVAC Engineer based in the Newbury area to join a growing Mechanical Contractor in the South of England.

We’re seeking an experienced Estimator to join our client’s building maintenance and construction division, providing a competitive and accurate tendering function for projects up to £10m. Proven background in estimating within construction, covering both refurbishment and new build pro

Role: Design Engineer - Construction. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who comes from a housing background however my client will also consider a candidate from a Construction/Civils background.

Construction Disputes Supervising Associate - 3-6 PQE. Our client is a highly ranked global Legal 500 firm and advise many of the world's leading insurers on complex, high value policy coverage disputes involving underlying construction disputes.

Main duties - To seal the gaps between, ceilings, roofs, doors etc to ensure the passage of smoke doesn't get through on the construction project and adhering to fire stop regulations.

Work closely with the Construction Director and site teams to maintain standards and timelines.

The firm has been instructed large-scale construction matters, across a diverse including acting for and against construction professionals, employers, and contractors on a mix of transport, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects in the UK. The Construction Partner will have a good understa

This role would suit an Estimator from a Construction background looking for a stable role within a well-established company which will offer you varied projects, a car allowance and increasing holiday with service. Estimating Construction Projects. Are you an Estimator from a Construction backgroun

CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Fork OP - Wellington - Rate £19.We are currently in search for an experienced Cpcs Telescopic handler Op to work on a School related project in Wellington for a southwest Building Contractor.Main Duties - Labouring out the machine as well as in 40%/60% split.You must have in d

Are you a Plant Engineer with experience working with excavators, cranes or Casagrande, Bauer, Liebherr, Soilmec equipment, looking for a new Monday to Friday role that offers a van and is paid door to door?Do you want to work for a well-established, nationwide firm who offer a brilliant package and

The work is to emulsion paint to a mixture of existing and new plaster walls along with gloss work to doors and skirtings in an educational establishment You Must have: • CSCS • Asbestos Awareness • Face fit tested (Advantageous) • 2 Contactable References • Full PPE If you

Design Manager - Architectural Metalwork Position: Preconstruction Design Manager Location: North of Winchester + Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £80,000 Purpose of the Role The Preconstruction Design Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the design and technical aspects

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Construction). Delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary construction projects across the UK.

Thorn Baker Construction is looking for an experienced Telescopic Forklift Driver for a prestigious country house refurbishment project in Preston Candover, near Basingstoke.

This role ensures our construction projects run smoothly, safely, and profitably by securing new work through bids and tenders, reviewing contracts to clarify commitments, managing budgets, costs, and timelines, resolving issues such as changes or disputes, and upholding strict health & safety stand

You will be the sole buyer for the construction team and have autonomy to shape the role to suit. The ideal candidate will be studying or recently qualified with a construction-related degree at a UK college or university, and demonstrate strong numerical skills with excellen. Construction Buyer / A

Job Title: Pre-Construction Design Manager - bespoke Staircases Reports to: Pre-Construction Director Location: Hampshire (Hybrid Working) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 DOE Overview I'm seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Design Manager to take owner

Location: Redditch / Birmingham Sector: Residential Planning / Housebuilding Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Title: Planner Why Join? Competitive Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience level) Annual Bonus Scheme Car Allowance or Company Car Private Healthcare Life Assurance

GBR Recruitment Limited, are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading quality focused Construction business (an employer of choice), recruiting for an experienced. HSE across multiple UK Construction sites. Senior HSE professional, who is responsible for promoting Health &Safety across all

Relevant qualification in construction, engineering and/or project management. Minimum 3 years experience in construction / fitout project management. The role will plan, coordinate and manage all phases of the construction projects, managing budgets, risk and resource allocation to ensure successfu

Candidates need to come from an engineering or construction underwriting background and have knowledge of the UK or international construction market. We are pleased to be working on behalf of a global insurance provider, who require an experienced and Senior Underwriter to join their growing UK con

Are you a self starting, motivated Design Manager from a Construction or Modular background looking to join an internationally-renowned unique manufacturer and service provider in a highly autonomous role, where you will have the authority and scope to take control of design and development based pr

Our client specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

The successful candidate must have very good experience in running a sales team and sales division, Managing the whole process of sales, Working with the Sales guys and management team, Organising Targets, KPI`S and workload through out the week, Meetings, Reports, training etc Knowledge in these se

Job Title: Construction Design Lead (CDM 2015) Salary: £80,000 Location: Somerset, UK Security Clearance: BPSS Required Reports To: Construction Director About the Role: Join the team building the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. As Construction Design Lead, you'

Environmental Health Officer- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTAMINATED LAND Duties and responsibilities* To undertake inspections of premises, business operations, construction sites and permitted processes as required by statute and/or the Authorities' policies and procedures, and in line with

Our client's market lading construction practice has ambitious expansion plans, looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Partner. The Construction Partner will have a good understanding of the complex construction contracts and be able to lead on these matters when appropriate, as always as lea