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Vacancy SummaryJob Title: Senior Quantity SurveyorJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1365/bLocation: North EssexStart Date: ASAPSalary: c£80k-£85k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc.Company & Project: Ansuccessful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex and bordering counties are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business on a large New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in late 2026Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position.Duties & Responsibilities:The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including:Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations.Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4.Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality.Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks.Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities.2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award.In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including:Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to;Measurement & valuations.Applications for payment.Reconciling accounts.Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project.Settling final accounts.Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs.Desirable Experience:Minimum 10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor.Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position.Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager.Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are pleased to be working with a well-established and market-leading supplier of PPE and site consumables to the Construction and Housebuilding sectors. Due to continued growth, our client is now looking for a Key Account Manager to join their prestigious offices in North Essex. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a career-driven and ambitious individual who is looking to develop withi... ZIPC1_UKTJ

EstimatorBraintree, Onsite - office basedAbout the RoleReporting to the Estimating & Sales Manager you will support the special structures department in preparing quotations for a variety of steelwork enquiries, and preparation of technical and commercial proposals for tendering purposes.You may occasionally attend business meetings but primarily work within the office to quantify steel work from drawing packages.ResponsibilitiesWorking from technical drawings and specifications to deliver effective pricing estimations of steelwork enquiries for the special projects team.Read technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate take offs.Liaise with both internal and external resource (where appropriate) to ensure accuracy of tender pricing models.Assist when needed with tender governance meetings.Produce and maintain tender response, pricing, and compliance documentation.Where required, support sales heads attendance at meetings with customers, and participation in engineering and commercial discussions.Assist when needed with handing over successful tenders to the operational delivery team.Experience requiredExperience in working in a structural and construction sector.Required SkillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skill set and Microsoft package.Attention to detail.Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and nontechnical.Competent with the use of web browsing tools for online research purposes.Enthusiastic, proactive, and organised individual with initiative.About the CompanySwann Engineering Group has a proven track record in bespoke engineering projects of any size in any sector from telecommunications outdoor media, structural and architectural, floodlighting & gantries and defence and radar solutions. With our Head office based in Braintree, Essex, and a headcount of 120 employees we are a trusted partner to the UKs leading mobile network operators, including EE/BT, Vodafone, 3UK, VMO2, and telecommunications infrastructure owners, MBNL, Cornerstone, Cellnex, WIG as well as NATS and BAE. Swann Engineering have a strong working relationship with businesses in the national housebuilders and construction sector.Swann Engineering Group is an ethical and forward-thinking group where we want our vision and values to not only shape our people but also the environment around us. Our strength comes from our effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience but most of all, our excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and customer support.Apply todayTPBN1_UKTJ

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: # 1409 Location: Essex Start Date: August/Sept 2026 onwards (flexible) Salary: c£85k-£95k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc allowance, healthcare, pension. Company & Project: A successful and award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business to oversee c£60m worth of New Build projects, currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Autumn 2026. Our client has a secure order book across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare and Higher Education. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will be overseeing projects starting in pre-construction and moving to site, therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning: Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award. In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts. Previous experience on projects £20m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. As this position is a Management role, the successful candidate will be expected to manage 1-3 Quantity Surveyors who will be assigned to the projects they are responsible for. Desirable Experience: Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA). Previous Roles: Managing Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Project QS OR Senior Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. This Main Contractor is also keen to support any employee looking to undertake their RICS or CIOB chartership. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Managing Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1365/b Location: North Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£80k-£85k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: An successful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex and bordering counties are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business on a large New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in late 2026 Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award.In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts.Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. Desirable Experience: Minimum 10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: 1409 Location: Essex Start Date: August/Sept 2026 onwards (flexible) Salary: c£85k-£95k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc allowance, healthcare, pension. Company & Project: A successful and award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business to oversee c£60m worth of New Build projects, currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Autumn 2026. Our client has a secure order book across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare and Higher Education. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will be overseeing projects starting in pre-construction and moving to site, therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning: Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award. In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts. Previous experience on projects £20m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. As this position is a Management role, the successful candidate will be expected to manage 1-3 Quantity Surveyors who will be assigned to the projects they are responsible for. Desirable Experience: Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA). Previous Roles: Managing Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Project QS OR Senior Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. This Main Contractor is also keen to support any employee looking to undertake their RICS or CIOB chartership. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Managing Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ