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Project Manager Plymouth Permanent Position Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We have an opportunity for a mechanical Project Manager to join our team based in Plymouth. In this role you will control the overall operational delivery of a project (or part thereof), taking account of the safety, technical, commercial and managerial requirements through the whole lifecycle of the project through bid and pre-commencement to successful completion. You will ensure that profitability is maintained or improved through effective leadership and management of the support functions, and high quality customer relationships This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey, and due to the nature of work being undertaken the successful candidate will need to go through the security clearance process. Because of this we are only able to accept applications from British nationals, who ideally have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years. What we’re looking for: • Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities on the project, • Participate in bid activities to ensure a professional, profitable, successful bid which meets customer expectations, • Manage pre-commencement activities in conjunction with the Pre-construction Manager, • Maximise opportunities, efficiency and profitability in the delivery phase of the project, • Ensure precise provision of customer requirements by effectively reviewing the scope of works and installation methods., • Identify and manage risks, • Lead the team, including specialist sub-contractors, through all stages of the project through to successful completion, • Lead contract reviews, including preparation and submission of reports and any project related data., • Prepare and update business plans with the Commercial Director To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable mechanical building services experience in a construction environment, with previous experience in a similar role. Industry recognised trade or professional qualification / Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline Obtaining security clearance Specific experience of working on high value projects Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: • Car/Car allowance, • Salary sacrifice car scheme option (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice), • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. 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: We are 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. #LI-LO1 #LI-onsite

Associate / Senior Associate Electrical EngineerLocation: PlymouthThe RoleAn award-winning multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate / Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead and grow the Building Services / M&E capability within one of its regional office in Plymouth.This is a strategic leadership role combining technical delivery, team leadership and business development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the growth of the Building Services offering locally, working closely with the wider architectural, surveying and engineering teams to deliver integrated design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.The consultancy provides a wide range of professional services across the built environment, including architecture, structural engineering, building surveying, project management and building services engineering. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Office Growth • Lead and develop the Building Services / M&E offering within the regional office., • Act as the technical lead for electrical engineering across projects., • Work with Directors and Partners to grow the Building Services team and service line., • Support recruitment, mentoring and development of engineers and technicians., • Represent the Building Services discipline within the office leadership structure.Technical Delivery, • Lead the electrical design and coordination of building services systems including power, lighting, life safety and specialist systems., • Deliver projects across multiple sectors including public sector, education, residential, commercial and infrastructure., • Oversee designs from feasibility through to detailed design and construction stages., • Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, industry standards and sustainability targets., • Collaborate with architecture, structural and surveying teams to deliver fully integrated project solutions.Client & Project Leadership, • Act as Project Lead or Technical Lead on multidisciplinary projects., • Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders., • Provide strategic technical advice to clients on energy efficiency, low carbon design and building performance., • Attend client meetings, design team meetings and site visits.Business Development, • Support and contribute to regional business growth and client development., • Assist in preparing fee proposals, tender submissions and framework bids., • Identify opportunities to expand Building Services services within the office and wider practice.RequirementsExperience, • Significant experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment., • Experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA work stages., • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams., • Experience working within multi-disciplinary design environments.Technical Skills, • Strong knowledge of:, • Electrical distribution systems, • Lighting design, • Life safety systems, • Building regulations and industry standards, • Sustainable and low-carbon design principles, • Familiarity with BIM and digital design environments (e.g. Revit).Qualifications, • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering., • Working towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with an appropriate institution (e.g. CIBSE or IET)., • Ability to operate at Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on experience.Personal Attributes, • Strong leadership and mentoring skills., • Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Collaborative mindset suited to multi-disciplinary consultancy environments.What’s on Offer, • Opportunity to lead and shape the Building Services offering within a growing office., • Work within a collaborative multi-disciplinary consultancy environment., • Diverse project portfolio across public and private sectors., • Clear pathway to Director level progression.

Pre-Construction Manager Stanlo Construction Plymouth Head Office | Permanent | Flexible Working Shape and lead the front-end of high-quality fit-out projects Stanlo Construction is a growing principal contractor delivering fast-paced, high‑quality retail, commercial and hospitality fit-out projects across the UK. With a strong and expanding pipeline — particularly in London and the South East — we are looking for an experienced Pre‑Construction Manager to lead and shape the early project lifecycle, ensuring every scheme is buildable, compliant, well‑planned and set up for delivery success. This role is based at our Plymouth Head Office, with travel to sites nationwide as required. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take full ownership of the pre‑construction phase, ensuring seamless coordination of design, technical compliance, statutory requirements, logistics planning and early-stage construction strategy. You will work closely with design consultants, specialist subcontractors, statutory authorities and internal teams to ensure each project aligns with client specifications and our design & build framework obligations. This role is not bid‑management focused; instead, you will lead the technical and operational readiness of each scheme before handover to delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Design & Technical Coordination • Manage design consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure fully coordinated, compliant design information., • Develop and maintain a pre-construction timeline ensuring information is managed in good time to hit key milestones., • Review and challenge drawings, specifications and reports for buildability, accuracy and alignment with client standards., • Liaise with statutory authorities to obtain necessary approvals and ensure regulatory compliance., • Develop site logistics strategies, phasing plans and temporary works considerations for each project, ensuring efficient delivery., • Advise on construction programmes and early-stage sequencing., • Ensure client requirements and specifications are fully understood, interrogated and incorporated., • Ensure all pre-construction documentation meets Stanlo’s quality standards, D&B obligations and client frameworks., • Maintain accurate records and use Procore / Microsoft Project where required. What We’re Looking For Essential • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a main contractor environment within fit‑out., • Strong technical knowledge covering design coordination, buildability and fit‑out methodology., • Experience managing consultants, subcontractors and statutory bodies., • Ability to plan logistics, phasing and programme inputs confidently., • Strong communication and client‑facing skills., • Degree in Construction, Design or Project Management (preferred)., • CSCS, IOSH, SMSTS/SSSTS advantageous., • Full UK driving licence and right to work (required). What’s In It For You • £50,000 salary, • Car allowance, plus fuel and travel expenses for site visits, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Flexible working (predominantly office presence), • Opportunity to join a growing company with repeat workload and exciting framework agreements with blue‑chip clients, • Genuine progression opportunities as Stanlo expands About Stanlo Construction Stanlo Construction delivers high-quality fit‑out projects across retail, commercial and hospitality sectors, with project values typically between £500k and £2m. We operate nationwide, with a significant presence across London and the South East. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability and long-term client relationships, and we are expanding through key design & build framework agreements.

Commercial Quantity Surveyor Location: Plymouth, Devon (Office Based) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (up to £50,000 with bonus) Looking for a Role Where You Actually Matter? If you’re a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor who’s tired of being a number in a large machine, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your decisions genuinely move the needle. At Ventro Group, you won’t be buried in a back office processing paperwork – you’ll be at the centre of a fast-growing, PE-backed business with a seat at the table and real influence over commercial outcomes. What’s in It for You? Join a Business That’s Going Somewhere Ventro Group is a leading building safety and compliance company specialising in fire safety, electrical services, security, and door entry systems. We’re headquartered right here in Plymouth, and backed by private equity investment with serious ambitions – we’re scaling through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. This isn’t a business that’s standing still. You’ll be joining at a stage where the commercial function is pivotal to our next chapter, and that means your contribution will be visible, valued, and career-defining. Lead a Team, Not Just a Spreadsheet You’ll manage a team of approximately 3 Junior QSs/Quantity Surveyors and 1 Commercial Administrator. That means genuine leadership responsibility – mentoring, developing, and building a high-performing team around you. If you’ve been waiting for the chance to step up into people management, or you already lead a team and want more autonomy, this role gives you that platform. Variety, Visibility, and Real Commercial Impact This isn’t a role that sits in one lane. You’ll work across departments – collaborating with project management, operations, finance, and senior leadership on a daily basis. You’ll need strong organisational skills and the flexibility to shift between priorities, but in return you get exposure to the full breadth of the business and a level of commercial ownership that most QS roles simply don’t offer. Grow as the Business Grows With acquisitions on the horizon and the business expanding, the opportunities for progression are real and tangible. You’ll be developing your commercial, leadership, and strategic skills in an environment where high performers are recognised and rewarded. The business is scaling – and so can your career. What You’ll Be Doing Based at our Plymouth head office, this is a fully office-based role where you’ll take commercial ownership of a portfolio of projects. Day to day, you’ll be responsible for: Commercial Ownership • Driving cost control and gross profit improvement across your project portfolio, • Leading subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and procurement to protect and improve margins., • Creating Bills of Materials and negotiating uplifts and extras., • Managing cash flow and debtor control, ensuring billing is completed in line with contract dates., • Issuing invoices promptly post month-end to minimise accrued income., • Creating and sending accurate monthly valuations to clients., • Reviewing forecasts to ensure all reported figures are robust and reliable. Team Leadership • Managing, mentoring, and developing your team of QSs and a Commercial Administrator., • Handling HR matters including annual leave, one-to-ones, performance feedback, and disciplinary issues., • Resolving escalated issues within your team before they reach the Associate Divisional Director. Cross-Department Collaboration • Working closely with project management, operations, and finance to align commercial performance with project delivery., • Reporting and escalating commercial impacts per the reporting matrix: within 2.5% stays in the Business Unit; above 2.5% is flagged to the Commercial Manager and Business Unit Director., • Maintaining a broad awareness of business activity across all departments to inform your commercial decisions. What You’ll Bring • Proven experience in a commercial QS role, ideally within building services, construction, or a related sector., • A strong commercial instinct with a track record of managing and improving project profitability., • Experience of leading, managing, and developing a team., • Confident negotiation skills and the ability to influence at all levels., • Excellent organisational skills – you can manage competing priorities without dropping the detail., • Sharp attention to detail in forecasting, financial analysis, and cost reporting., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and with external clients., • A proactive, ownership-driven approach – you take control and see things through., • Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business., • Integrity and honesty in everything you do. Why Ventro Group? • PE-backed with genuine investment behind the growth strategy – this isn’t just talk., • Ambitious acquisition and organic growth plans – get in now and grow with the business., • A high-impact, commercially central role with real autonomy and influence., • Office-based at our Plymouth head office, surrounded by a collaborative, driven team., • Diverse project portfolio spanning fire safety, electrical, security, and door entry services., • A culture that values commercial excellence, integrity, and people who take ownership of their work. Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been looking for – one where you’re trusted, challenged, and given the platform to make a real commercial difference – we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your experience and what excites you about joining Ventro Group. Ventro Group 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. Note: Ventro Group prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent. By applying, you are agreeing to Ventro Group's GDPR Privacy Notice (including data storage).

A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Plymouth is searching for a Restructuring Director to take the strategic lead on their restructuring and insolvency service lines, leading on further growth and development of business, as well as delivery complex insolvency projects. With potential for an Insolvency appointment taking position on offer. Client Details A highly successful Plymouth based accountancy practice that has experienced impressive growth. You will be joining a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency team, with an excellent reputation across the region wider Southwest and UK. The wider business presents one of the largest and growth focused firm of chartered accountants across the Southwest with a wide ranging client base. Their insolvency department acts for Large Corporate Organisations, SMEs and smaller assignments on the corporate side across varied sectors to include retail, construction, manufacturing, charities as some examples. You will play a lead role in further developing collaborative teams, developing business and growing this firms service line. Description Based in their Plymouth offices you will join as Restructuring Director taking the lead on the overall growth and development of their recovery and insolvency service lines, through business development. You will deliver on complex corporate insolvency project work leading on a portfol...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Plymouth Job Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell… We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our site in Southway, Plymouth. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits… In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable… Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role… Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development. Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises. Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication. Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings. Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise. Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes. Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required. Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget. Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team. Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works. Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order. Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations. Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras. Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates. Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs). Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties. Preparation of financial reports including:Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines. Margin Analysis reports. Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts. Cash Flow forecasts. Turnover forecasts. De-brief reports. Compile and present CV2 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice Manual. Compile and present CV1 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice manual. Coordinate the activities of the Material Buyer and Company Estimator to achieve CV1 and CV2 sign-off. Obtain authorisation to ‘let’ all sub-contract orders valued over thresholds as noted in Commercial Best Practice Manual. Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings. Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required. Liaise with build department on sub-contractors’ performance and compliance with order conditions. Ability to deal with complex consortium sites and attend relevant meetings. Attend and project team meetings as required. Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation. Set up and regularly review with the site management team the PPQA tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment. To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business’s reporting requirements. Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all “unscheduled” and “scheduled” order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Bovis Homes Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Maintain a half yearly site reserve list. Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Bovis Homes construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations. Agree and process all sales variation requests, including works to show homes, stock plots and sales incentive works in accordance with group procedures. Properly categorise on the construction system “unscheduled” and “scheduled” order amendments. Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Bovis Homes Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Process groundwork’s payments/applications for payment using the Bovis Homes AGA payment system as outlined in Commercial Best Practice Manual. Ensure the collection of retention against all sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy. Manage and certify retention releases on completion of the development. Complete and agree sub-contract final accounts within 6 months of the last legal completion on-site and prior to the first release of retention to the individual sub-contractors. Maintain final account schedule. Maintain completed development provision on CV1. Maintain CV2 reserves as part of the ‘Old Site Reserve’ central file. Liaise with the technical department to secure site adoptions and tender, let and administer maintenance orders, as required. Complete formal site closedown procedure in accordance with Group Policy. Assist the Commercial Director / Manager to ensure:correct financial controls of sites is maintained at all times. all sub-contract payments are recorded and processed through the surveyors and payments clerks in accordance with the general terms and conditions of purchase orders. Inform the management team of any abnormal cost or circumstances which will have a significant effect on cost or have long term cost implications. Ensure Quantity Surveyors are pro-active on sites within their daily control, advice and discuss any operation or method where cost savings could be achieved. Mentor, manage and develop assistant/ junior surveyors and ensure the efficient running of the surveying team. Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as and when require by the Company. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams. Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-TP1

Are you looking to spearhead a nationally significant infrastructure project? An experienced and commercially astute Project Director with a strong infrastructure background is required to lead the successful delivery of a major infrastructure and structural engineering project in Plymouth. This senior leadership role will oversee large-scale civil engineering packages including substructures, reinforced concrete frames, complex temporary works, and associated infrastructure works. The Project Director will be accountable for project performance across safety, programme, commercial outcomes, quality, and client satisfaction while leading high-performing project teams. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy • Provide strategic leadership across heavy civils and structural packages., • Set clear delivery objectives aligned with company and client expectations., • Lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Managers, and Site Teams., • Take full P&L responsibility for allocated projects., • Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and specification., • Oversee construction methodologies for complex civil and structural works., • Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and change control processes., • Drive pr...

One of the region’s leading Construction Consultancies is looking to recruit an Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in their Plymouth office. The Company Our client is a well-established, privately owned Construction Consultancy with a strong presence across the South West and wider UK. They have an excellent reputation for delivering complex infrastructure schemes and work across a diverse portfolio including highways, rail, defence and utilities. The business is known for its supportive, collaborative culture and has a proven track record of developing staff through to Associate and Director level. The Role They are looking to appoint an Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an experienced and growing team of Chartered professionals. The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of projects from early feasibility through to final account, with the level of responsibility tailored to experience. Projects typically range in value from £1m to £20m+ and span multiple infrastructure sectors. Senior candidates will have the opportunity to lead projects, manage client relationships and mentor junior team members, while intermediate candidates will be supported in developing their technical and commercial skill set. The Candidate The successful Quantity Surveyor is likely to have: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Experience working in a Quantity S...

Commercial Manager Plymouth, Devon £80,000 – £85,000 + Impressive Benefits Package Permanent, Full-Time We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading construction and engineering business in Plymouth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the commercial performance of multiple large-scale projects from tender stage through to final account. The successful candidate will lead the regional commercial team, manage NEC contracts, and advise senior leadership on commercial risk, opportunity, and profitability across a portfolio of projects. This role is ideal for a Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience, a background in M&E or main contracting, and proven experience leading high-performing commercial teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the regional commercial team, driving performance and accountability, • Take full commercial responsibility for multiple large-scale construction projects, • Ensure accurate project forecasting, cost reporting, and risk & opportunity schedules, • Implement mitigation strategies and maintain a clear commercial risk position, • Attend and contribute to Contract Reviews and regional management accounts, • Support the Commercial Director with business planning and financial reporting, • Prepare and oversee applications for payment, ensuring strong cash flow management, • Manage subcontract commercial performance, including negotiation of terms and conditions, • Ensure NEC contract obligations, conditions precedent and risk provisions are fully understood by project teams, • Protect contractual entitlement and manage disputes where required, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company governance Key Requirements • Strong experience as a Commercial Manager within construction or M&E, • NEC contract experience (essential), • Proven track record of managing the commercial performance of large-scale projects, • Experience leading and developing commercial teams, • Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience) What’s on Offer • £80,000 – £85,000 basic salary, • Impressive benefits package, • Senior leadership role within a well-established business, • Opportunity to influence regional commercial strategy, • Long-term career progression Apply Now For an informal and confidential discussion, please call Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed. Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to promoting inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and our client to ensure a fair and supportive experience

Are you looking to spearhead a nationally significant infrastructure project? An experienced and commercially astute Project Director with a strong infrastructure background is required to lead the successful delivery of a major infrastructure and structural engineering project in Plymouth. This senior leadership role will oversee large-scale civil engineering packages including substructures, reinforced concrete frames, complex temporary works, and associated infrastructure works. The Project Director will be accountable for project performance across safety, programme, commercial outcomes, quality, and client satisfaction while leading high-performing project teams. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic leadership across heavy civils and structural packages. Set clear delivery objectives aligned with company and client expectations. Lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Managers, and Site Teams. Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability.Project Delivery Take full P&L responsibility for allocated projects. Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and specification. Oversee construction methodologies for complex civil and structural works. Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and change control processes. Drive programme certainty and recovery strategies where required.Commercial & Contractual Management Maintain strong commercial control in collaboration with the commercial team. Lead client negotiations on variations, claims, and final accounts. Ensure compliance with contract conditions (NEC). Protect and enhance project margin through proactive management.Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships. Represent the business in progress meetings, executive briefings, and industry forums.Health, Safety & Quality Champion a safety-first culture aligned with company and statutory standards. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and all HSEQ policies. Lead incident investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Key Requirements Extensive experience delivering heavy civil engineering and reinforced concrete structures. Proven track record in a Project Director or Senior Project Manager role on large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound civils projects. In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts. Demonstrated leadership capability across large project teams. Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Chartered status (CEng / MICE) desirable.Desirable Experience Major infrastructure projects). Complex temporary works and engineering-led construction solutions. Experience within Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors.Apply using the link! Aldwych Consulting 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 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

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Basic + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Clear Pathway to Director. A highly respected building services consultancy delivering complex pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities across the UK and Europe is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director. This is a strat

Associate Construction Director - Infrastructure, Civil and Build (M4). Associate Construction Director - Infrastructure, Civil and Build (M4). You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in

Join a modern, forward-thinking top 50 UK law firm with over 1,000 people, including 125 Partners, and one of the UK’s most respected Construction & Engineering teams. Lead and manage complex construction disputes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation, ADR). If you are an experienced contentious

An advanced knowledge of planning processes and management, with sufficient understanding of key construction release requirements, systems critical path, tasks/works scheduling and commissioning activities to allow for planning and control of the of a packages or systems during construction. Provid

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Engineering and Construction Contract Recruitment in London.

A dynamic international construction firm is looking for a Construction Director to lead their flagship project in Central London. This pivotal role entails overseeing the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining stakeholder

A leading data center developer is seeking a Technical Director, Construction for EMEA to oversee technical execution and ensure compliance with project standards across multiple hyperscale data center sites. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure con

A major construction firm is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical design development of a major project in the Greater London area. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with experience in construction management.

A prestigious professional services firm is seeking a VAT Director with a focus on real estate and construction.

A leading construction consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Construction Operations Director to lead a large infrastructure consultancy team. Candidates should have strong commercial acumen and deep expertise in construction management.

We are looking for a Delay specialist at Director level in London to work closely with the Construction Lead on arbitration, litigation, mediation and adjudication work across the UK. Provide specialist expert delay opinion and contractual advice in all aspects of construction delay and disruption m

The Associate Director/Project Director will be required to demonstrate experience of balancing technical, leadership and managerial approaches within highly regulated delivery environments, such as nuclear‑regulated sites and show evidence of engaging and managing stakeholders at a variety of lev

A specialist interiors/retrofit contractor seeks a Pre-Construction Director to lead projects in Derbyshire. Candidates should have extensive experience in pre-construction management and a solid background in construction.

A leading construction consultancy in London is looking for a Director to lead delay analysis in various projects. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in delay analysis and a construction-related degree.

A high-end residential construction firm is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial recovery and growth strategy. This position involves collaborating closely with the Managing Director to set a clear path for expansion. Candidates should have a strong background in constructio

Proven leadership experience at Divisional Director / Operations Director / Business Unit Director level. Divisional Director - Power & Grid Infrastructure (Battery Storage Projects) - UK. A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Divisional Director to lead its UK Power & Grid Infrastructure

A leading construction firm is seeking an Associate Commercial Director in Greater London.

A leading construction and finance firm is seeking an experienced professional based in Hemel Hempstead for a hybrid working role. The position requires expertise in both construction and finance, focusing on delivering monthly management accounts and providing valuable financial insights.

Director Designate) - (JPC-103). Strong working knowledge of common construction contracts, with excellent experience in programme management.

A leading construction materials company in the UK is seeking a Sales Director focused on increasing market share and driving sales of heavy construction products.

Recruitment Director - Construction Recruitment. Exceptional Senior Leadership Opportunity in White Collar Construction Recruitment. In this position, you will take the helm of an entire business division, primarily focused on white collar construction recruitment, managing managers across multiple

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Director responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects in the UK Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, and Construction sectors. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and proven experience managin

Associate Commercial Director - Construction (M4). You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

A leading building services consultancy in London seeks a Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director with 10+ years in mechanical design and a background in consultancy. The ideal candidate will lead mechanical design across pharmaceutical projects, mentor the design team, and ensure project delive

A major infrastructure firm in East London seeks an experienced Commercial Director to lead the financial and contractual strategy on a significant highways project.

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee projects across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Technical Director / Design Director - Lead the Future of Data Centre Engineering. My client is an M&E contractor seeking a Technical / Design director due to continued growth in the UK. You will come from the following background, a senior M&E engineer or design leader or you may already be a Techn

Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director. Position: Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director. A leading national firm is looking for a talented construction litigator to join its growing team of specialists.