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Location: Chepstow / Newport (ideal) Projects across South Wales & Bristol Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Package (DOE) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to join a growing and highly reputable construction business, delivering complex refurbishment and decarbonisation projects across South Wales and Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional looking to take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, working within live environments and alongside a highly collaborative client and consultant team. The Opportunity The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of a major ongoing scheme in Cardiff, currently programmed through to December 2027, with further projects in the pipeline across the region. Current works include: Temporary works packages Large-scale reroofing works Full re-windowing packages Decarbonisation and energy efficiency upgrades Complex refurbishment works within occupied buildings This flagship scheme is being delivered within an occupied university environment, requiring a strong focus on programme, stakeholder management, safety, and operational coordination. Key Responsibilities Taking full ownership of project delivery from PCSA stage through to completion Managing all operational and contractual aspects of projects valued between £2m – £8m Reviewing and understanding contracts, including amendments to standard forms of contract Managing warranties, guarantees, and contractual obligations Coordinating design management and consultant teams Supporting and managing project programmes to ensure delivery milestones are achieved Liaising with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and specialist subcontractors Managing temporary works and ensuring compliance across all project stages Maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and programme performance Managing live/occupied environments with minimal disruption to end users About You We are looking for a proactive and commercially aware individual who can lead projects with confidence and professionalism. Ideal experience includes: Proven experience as either a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within refurbishment, retrofit, or major construction projects Strong understanding of contracts, liabilities, warranties, and guarantees Knowledge of design responsibility and design liabilities Excellent stakeholder and client-facing skills Strong planning and programming capability High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability Experience delivering projects in occupied environments Strong technical understanding of refurbishment and building envelope works Competent using Procore (or similar systems such as Field View, Aconex, or similar project management platforms) O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

I am looking for a Maintenance Manager (Commercial Maintenance Manager) who is commercially astute to work for a Heavy Plant Business. You will drive the business and bring in work from other Heavy Plant and Quarrying companies. You will be based in South Wales but cover the UK. My client is looking to recruit a technically experienced workshop manager to oversee all commercial requirements for heavy plant entering the workshop from their clients. This position provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wants to join a fast-paced SME in the mobile plant sector, and to grow and develop this already established section of the business. This is a hands-on, operationally embedded role focused on building external revenue, while driving quality control, performance improvement and cost discipline across workshop delivery. Working alongside our existing day-day Workshop Manager, you’ll take ownership of commercial performance and processes: quoting support, job costing, margin recovery, customer communication, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and recruitment planning You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations and senior leadership to deliver an improvement in workshop efficiency and customer outcomes, ensuring repairs are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. This position will report to the Asset Director and work closely with the Workshop & Maintenance team. The job will primarily be based at the company’s head offices in South Wales with occasional travel to client sites across the country. Key Responsibilities * Promote and fully engage with all aspects of safe working control measures. * Develop the workshop’s external repair portfolio with existing and new client bases, targeting sustainable & profitable growth. * Help shape and support the existing workshop team to improve and develop standards. * Improve workshop performance: utilisation, efficiency, recovery rate, WIP, lead times, first-time-fix, rework/returns. * Collaborate with Finance & Maintenance to create baseline cost/profit assessments and a phased plan to reach profit-centre operation. * Manage and develop protocols around the external quote/repair processes to ensure visibility, standards and customer satisfaction, including sign-off documentation. * Reduce rework and repeat failures by strengthening root cause analysis, feedback loops, and standard repair methods. * Help support the Assets & Maintenance department where required. Job Skills & Requirements * You will have an in-depth knowledge of assets, their operations, mechanical, electrical & technical components, whilst the ideal candidate would have experience across the aggregates & minerals or construction sector. Ideally, you would have spent time at a major OEM within the sector. * Consistent, attentive and proactive approach to safety, in line with the company’s core ethos, safety principles and culture. * Proven customer-facing communication and commercial skills. * Good IT abilities, including maintenance & quoting systems user experience to oversee external repair works, in addition to MS office. * Ability to meet commercial targets & account management. The salary for this role is between £60,000 and £65,000 pa and includes a car

Position: Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager looking to step up • Development location: Newport (long-term development offering job security), • Role open to: Current Site Manager or experienced Assistant Site Manager looking to step up, • Responsible for: You will oversee an on-site Assistant Site Manager and report into a Senior Site Manager/Project Manager, • Working arrangements: On Site Manager, • About the development: Brand ‘new build’ housing development, • About us: PRIVATELY OWNED: 5* multiple award winning and multi-regional developer with one of the highest HBF scores in the UK Site Manager – About the role: As a Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager looking to step up, you will be responsible for delivery of a new housing development to the highest standard of safety and quality, within the construction budget and construction programme. In your role, you will oversee an on-site Assistant Site Manager and report into a Senior Site Manager/Project Manager. Site Manager – About you: You will have a proven track record of delivering new build housing projects, working for a national PLC developer or regional developer/contractor; • Demonstrable track record of residential house building site management, • Professional qualification to an appropriate level, • Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams and interface with clients, • Self-motivated and proactive, • Excellent attention to detail, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Excellent technical and practical knowledge and the ability to resolve important detail, • First Aid Trained, • SMSTS Qualified Site Manager – Benefits Package: • Industry leading base salary - one of the best in the UK, • Competitive bonus scheme depending on company performance - monthly and quarterly, • Company pension, • Company car or car allowance, • Private healthcare, • Life Assurance, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Extensive choice of companywide benefits

Job Title: Technical Project Manager – HVAC Salary £45k-£55k Company based in Newport Location: England/Wales (Site & Office Based) Project Value Range: Up to £5 million Sector: Mechanical & Electrical (Building Services) Role Overview: The Technical Project Manager (H

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. Job Summary The Programme Manager is responsible for: -Compliance with contractual commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction within this scope. -Meeting objectives assigned by the Company and being responsible for ensuring that the Business Plan(s) are met within their scope of accountability. -Leading the Integrated Programme Team as a Matrix Manager. This role is not only about exceptional technical programme management: it demands an agile and assertive leader capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with global customer exposure. The ideal candidate will combine deep Programme Management best practices knowledge with a fierce commitment to delivery and adaptability to changing priorities and constraints. This is an opportunity to influence some of the most cutting-edge products in aerospace, interact regularly with our executive leadership team and global customers, and leave a meaningful impact on our industry-leading product offerings. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. -Define and assess, within the scope of their authority, the objectives of the members of the IPT. -Lead the IPT to ensure the execution of then programme under their management. -Validate the major deliverables submitted by the IPT Members If the scope of activity concerns several programmes there will be these additional responsibilities: Contribute to the construction of the strategic plan and to the elaboration of financial forecasts across the scope of activities. -Monitor PROMPT deployment and application, especially during internal reviews and follow up closure of actions associated to critical or major deviations. -Evaluate the maturity of the Programme Management process and implement continuous improvement actions / workshops within the scope of activities, Build and manage a team of Programme Managers / Project Coordinators -Define objectives for each programme manager and allocate appropriate resources according to the strategy and challenges of the Business Unit. -Ensure with each functional department manager that the objectives and resources of the IPT members are compatible with the challenges of the programmes under their responsibility. -Lead and Evaluate the performance of the team. We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment. Proven Programme Management experience managing large, complex programmes within aerospace, automotive, or a similarly regulated industry. Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field; PMP, APM PMQ, PgMP or equivalent preferred. Strong understanding of technical and regulatory standards for aerospace products. Knowledge specific to aircraft seating is highly desirable. A "street fighter" mentality demonstrating tenacity, grit, and the willingness to challenge the status quo to achieve results. Prior experience in managing international clients and understanding of cross-cultural communication and business practice. Direct experience with the design, manufacturing, or certification processes specific to aerospace seating products. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies is beneficial. Ability to work effectively with diverse, global customers, skilfully manage differing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Ability to distil complex programme status or situations into executive-level summaries, and present in a clear, persuasive manner to various stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to make fast, informed decisions based on evolving data, especially under conditions of ambiguity and shifting priorities. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to diplomatically manage competing interests and prioritise effectively. A growth oriented leader who can embrace new challenges, continuously learn and mode resilience for the team. Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks

The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a “Senior Building Surveyor” or "Quantity Surveyor" to join a growing independent construction consultancy in South Wales and take on the role of Project Manager / Employers Agent. With a strong reputation across the South West and Wales, the consultancy delivers professional services across affordable housing and public sector developments. Their success has been built on long-standing client relationships, repeat business, and a collaborative approach to project delivery. The business prides itself on creating a supportive and people-focused environment where employees are trusted, encouraged to develop professionally, and given genuine opportunities to progress their careers. With a modern and flexible approach to working, they promote strong teamwork, open communication, and a positive culture across the business. The Opportunity The successful “Senior Building Surveyor” or "Quantity Surveyor" will play a key role in delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion, acting as the primary point of contact between clients, contractors, and consultants. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Project Manager Employers Agent across a range of projects Preparing and administering contract documentation Coordinating and managing project delivery through pre and post-contract stages Chairing progress meetings and issuing project reports Monitoring contractor performance against programme, quality, and compliance Managing project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts Supporting successful project completion, handover, and defects management Building and maintaining strong client relationships throughout project delivery The Ideal Candidate The successful “Senior Building Surveyor” or "Quantity Surveyor" will have: MRICS qualified or working towards Chartership Previous experience within an Employers Agent or Quantity Surveying role Residential or commercial project experience Full UK driving licence Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to manage projects independently whilst working collaboratively within a team Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail What’s in it for you? Tailored career progression and professional development Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Supportive and collaborative team culture 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual discretionary bonus Enhanced pension scheme Private medical insurance Join a consultancy where people, progression, and long-term client relationships are at the heart of everything they do

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client in Newport on exciting new programmes that face the defence and space world. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Building and Construction Project Lead 12 month contract Based in Newport Offering £40ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Project Lead/Manager with construction experience? Do you have experience within Facilities Management? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If yo

Key Responsibilities Establish and lead Multi‑Functional Project Teams (MFTs) to deliver construction and building services projects Manage projects from inception and feasibility through design, specification, delivery and handover Develop detailed design briefs for building services, inclu

Role: Building Construction Project Leader Pay: £40 per hour via Umbrella Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12 months Location: Newport IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Develop, update/manage and monitor a project delivery plan. On behalf of our clien

Previous experience of Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings. Building and Construction Project Lead. As the Building and Construction Project Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing.

A leading construction solutions firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Field Sales Manager to drive regional growth. The role involves creating demand through specification with developers and building partnerships with merchant customers. Candidates should have proven sales experience, prefer

Line Up Aviation is looking for a Building Construction Project Leader for an initial 12-month contract in Newport. Candidates should have experience in capital investment and hold qualifications in building engineering services.

ARM is seeking a Building and Construction Project Lead for a 12-month contract in Newport, UK.

Building & Construction Project Leader. MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client in Newport on exciting new programmes that face the defence and space world. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - NEWPORT, S

The ideal candidate will manage projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety and timely delivery. A well-respected construction contractor in the South of England is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects.

Previous experience of Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings with particular emphasis on delivering small to medium sized projects. MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client in Newport on exciting new programmes that face the d

Building and Construction Project Lead. As the Building and Construction Project Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. Previous experience of Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with well established main contractor who due to growth are looking to appoint both QS and Senior QS level candidates.This organisation has a solid pipeline of work across a range of sectors including commercial, education, hospitality and residential.Projects

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing and Maintenance. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to construction projects, from the initial calculations to

There’s never been a better time to join our award winning Programme Management Unit.Our transformation programme continues to change how we work, shaping a dynamic, adaptable and outward looking organisation that works more effectively with our partners to make a lasting difference to quality of

At Barchester, we are offering a rare opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join us in a new permanent position.In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of IT projectsensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.You will work cl

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. Monitoring quality and ensuring compliance with housing specifications, drawings, and building regulations. Have experien

Construction Site - General Labourer. Acorn by Synergie is recruiting General Labourers on behalf of our client for a construction site based in Newport. Previous construction or site experience preferred.

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. Building and developing relationships with existing and new customers.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That's some

Project Manager Placement Programme - No Experience Required.Are you looking to kick-start a new career in Project Management?.We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth.The best part is you will not need any pr

North Wales - Home based / Local office.Fixed-Term, 30 months – Up to 29th September 2028.Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance.This is an exciting opportunity to join RSPB Cymru and lead delivery of the Caletwr Catchment Integrated Natural Resources Scheme (INRS), funded by the Welsh Government, i

Our client is a privately owned, well-established Building Services contractor with a strong presence across the South West & Wales.

With a driven team of almost 600 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK.Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and ga

Are you an Assistant Site Manager interested in joining a leading privately-owned residential developer on a brand new volume house building site in Lancashire?. Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major EHV underground cabling project in Teesside. Construction Manager EHV Cable Installation.

Key Responsibilities Project Delivery ·Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion ·Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards ·Develop and manage detailed project programmes, including des

Salary: £85,000 + additional benefits.Turner Lovell are recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an £1billion + turnover EPC Contractor in the electricity and renewable energy sector.Following the award of multi-year framework agreements, the company is expanding its team to deliver turnkey

An exciting opportunity for an experienced manufacturing operations manager/director with strong project management experience to join a growing organisation.Client Details An industrial manufacturer with operations throughout the UK and exciting growth plans.Description Our client is going throug

Must have construction new build and fitout/refurb experience up to £5M.

We are recruiting for a Tenancy Liaison Manager to work on an upcoming social housing project, initially for 12 weeks while surveys take place and then further extension when designs are completed and works start.This is across 7 blocks of high-rise residential properties in Manchester, all within p

Fire & Security Project Manager Leicester / East Midlands.Pertemps is currently working with a well-established Fire & Security contractor who is looking to appoint a Fire & Security Project Manager to join their growing team.This is a key role within the business, overseeing the delivery of fire d

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a true passion for excellence looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we want you on our team!.At McLaughlin & Harvey we position our people for success and have built a culture on collaborat

Quantity Surveyor - Heathrow / South Wales Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded structural steel specialist, delivering complex projects across aviation, rail, infrastructure, and bespoke developments throughout the UK and int

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of façade construction and façade remediation projects.

You will act as the single point of contact between engineering, construction, commissioning and operations teams, ensuring that new facilities are delivered safely, efficiently and in a way that supports reliable long-term operation. Act as the single point of contact between engineering, construct

Working closely with our design and estimating teams, the successful candidate will oversee the full sales and pre-construction process — from tendering and specification through to seamless handover to the project management team.

Seasonal Storeperson / Labourer – Carlisle, UK Contract: 12-month fixed term Location: Carlisle (7+ months) with detachment to other UK bases during off-season Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.Overview Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a Seasonal Storeperson / Labourer to support op