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Astute's Power Team is partnering with a UK-based engineering and manufacturing company specialising in heavy lifting, mechanical handling, and structural engineering solutions. We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for their Barnsley office to assist in providing cost and revenue management on major contracts. If you're an Assistant/Quantity Surveyor who is looking for an opportunity to work with a leading engineering and manufacturing company that invests in your personal development, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor role You will: • Contract administration ensuring all contracts are administered correctly in a timely and professional manner., • Identify, mitigate and manage risk and opportunities. Escalate where appropriate., • Monitoring and driving the progress of Compensation Events, prepared by the Technical department, to agreement by liaison with the client's representatives., • Identify, notify and report financial concerns and areas where action is required to the project management team., • Involve and obtain information from project key personnel in preparation of CVR reporting with the commercial Manager., • Monitor and record site progress from information provided by the Project Manager., • Collate the allocation of project manpower and productivity for submission to the client for applications., • Pre...

Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) Salary: £50,000 per annum Location: S75, with travel to sites as required Job Type: Full Time / Permanent Role Overview Our client are recruiting for a Quanitity Surveyor within their commercial team. The role focuses on cost control, revenue management and contractual administration across live projects. You will work closely with project teams and key stakeholders to support financial performance, reduce commercial risk and ensure accurate reporting and forecasting. You will play a key role in supporting the Commercial Manager in maximising profitability, ensuring contractual compliance, and maintaining strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Administer contracts accurately and in a timely manner Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities, escalating where required Monitor, track, and drive Compensation Events through to agreement, liaising with client representatives Highlight and report financial risks or concerns to the project team and Commercial Manager Support preparation of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), including collating input from project teams Prepare and maintain CVR templates across projects as required Monitor site progress using information provided by Project Managers Collate labour allocation and productivity data for client applications * Prepare monthly valuations and progress pay...

We are seeking a Purchasing & Stores Manager to work for a successful machinery manufacturing company in Barnsley. The hours of work will be 07:30 -16:30 Monday - Thursday & 07:30 - 13:30 Friday (40 hours per week). This position combines leadership of the Purchasing team with responsibility for the Stores and Internal Logistics function, ensuring a robust, efficient and world‑class supply chain. Purchasing Management: You will lead the purchasing function, ensuring both the stability and development of our supplier base. Key responsibilities include: • Develop, support and coach the purchasing team. Formally develop and define value added procedures and their adherence. • Providing leadership on development of the current and new supplier bases and logistics using processes and proven techniques to achieve a world class supply. • To ensure commercially secure efficient purchase, control and scheduling of material at the lowest overall cost, in line with the purchasing strategy. Stores Management: You will oversee all aspects of internal logistics, materials management and stock control, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include: • Develop and align the stocking policies with the purchasing, scheduling and safety stock categories to ensure both achieve the same output of balanced stock to meet demand, enable flexibility within the supply chain to allow for seasonality in demand, prov...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a UK-based engineering and manufacturing company specialising in heavy lifting, mechanical handling, and structural engineering solutions. We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for their Barnsley office to assist in providing cost and revenue management on major contracts. If you're an Assistant/Quantity Surveyor who is looking for an opportunity to work with a leading engineering and manufacturing company that invests in your personal development, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor role You will: Contract administration ensuring all contracts are administered correctly in a timely and professional manner. Identify, mitigate and manage risk and opportunities. Escalate where appropriate. Monitoring and driving the progress of Compensation Events, prepared by the Technical department, to agreement by liaison with the client's representatives. Identify, notify and report financial concerns and areas where action is required to the project management team. Involve and obtain information from project key personnel in preparation of CVR reporting with the commercial Manager. Monitor and record site progress from information provided by the Project Manager. Collate the allocation of project manpower and productivity for submission to the client for applications. Prepare monthly progress payment applications for traditional application...

Based - Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF Salary circa £60,000 + car allowance, bonus, private medical insurance The Role We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and embed operational excellence across our Carlton site, the Home of Mr Kipling. Sitting on the site leadership team, this is a high-impact role where you'll drive performance, shape strategy and build a culture of continuous improvement across all functions. You'll act as theCI expert and change agent, leading transformation through data, people development and strong cross-functional collaboration What You'll Be Doing • Lead and deliver the site's Operational Excellence / CI strategy, • Identify waste and performance gaps, driving improvement plans across the factory, • Own and deliver non-capex cost savings targets, • Champion robust problem-solving tools and methodologies across all levels, • Coach and develop teams-from shop floor to leadership-to build CI capability, • Drive digitalisation and smart factory initiatives, • Lead and develop a small team of CI specialists/change agents, • Play an active role in the site leadership team, influencing direction and performance About You • TPM/WCM trained or equivalent, • Proven background in Continuous Improvement within FMCG manufacturing, • Except...

Permanent – Quantity Surveyor (M&E) 📍 Location: South Yorkshire, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham 💰 Salary package: £50k p/a + pension + medical + 25 days hols. + package 📅 Working week: Monday to Friday, 37hr standard week The Client: Our client, is a leading UK engineering and construction installation organisation, specialising in large mechanical, electrical and control projects from initial concept through to installation and commission. They operate in heavy engineering sectors, including nuclear, infrastructure, marine and specialist lifting, to name buy a few. They are seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor due to continued growth of projects. The role: As Quantity Surveyor, you will work within the commercial department providing cost and revenue management on major contracts. Quantity Surveyor (M&E) - Daily Responsibilities: Administer contracts efficiently, ensuring compliance and timely execution while identifying and managing risks and opportunities. Monitor and progress Compensation Events to agreement through liaison with client representatives. Identify and report financial concerns, supporting Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) preparation with project teams and the Commercial Manager. Track site progress, manpower allocation, and productivity data for client reporting and applications. * Prepare and manage monthly payment appl...

As a Sourcing Manager within the FMCG industry, you will be responsible for overseeing procurement activities and developing cost-effective sourcing strategies. Based in Barnsley, this role requires strong expertise in supply chain management and supplier relationship development. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the FMCG industry. The company is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality products through efficient procurement and supply chain operations. Description The role of Sourcing Manager will be responsible: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives in the FMCG sector. Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to achieve optimal outcomes. Monitor market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities in procurement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations. Analyse procurement data to drive continuous improvement and cost savings. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Provide regular reports on sourcing performance and supplier management.Profile A successful Sourcing Manager should have: Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within the FMCG industry. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Ability to analyse ...

Project Manager (Power & EV Infrastructure) Location: UK (Office Based Role occasional travel required / Head Office – Barnsley, South Yorkshire Type: Permanent | Senior Leadership Salary: £46-£50k depending on experience Our client is a growing multi-utility and infrastructure delivery partner, currently expanding its capability further in electrical and EV infrastructure. We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery, coordination, and performance of electrical works across a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects. This role sits between site supervision and senior leadership, taking ownership of multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, and aligned with commercial expectations. Role Overview: Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of electrical projects, including: • Managing multiple projects across LV/HV and EV infrastructure works, • Coordinating supervisors, site teams, and subcontractors, • Driving programme, quality, and delivery performance, • Monitoring productivity, cost, and commercial outputs, • Supporting mobilisation of new projects and workstreams, • Managing client and stakeholder relationships Key Responsibilities: 1. Delivery & Programme Management • Manage multiple live projects across various locations, • Ensure works are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards, • Monitor programme performance and proactively address delays 1. Operational Coordination • Coordinate supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors, • Ensure effective communication across all delivery teams, • Work closely with civils and multi-utility teams for integrated delivery, • Support mobilisation and efficient setup of new projects 1. Commercial & Performance • Monitor project costs, productivity, and performance, • Support reporting, forecasting, and programme tracking, • Identify risks, variations, and opportunities for improvement, • Drive efficiencies across delivery to improve margins 1. Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, • Maintain strong working relationships and communication, • Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded, • Support growth through identifying additional work opportunities Candidate Experience Desired: • Proven experience managing multiple projects within utilities, infrastructure, or construction, • Strong understanding of programme management and delivery performance, • Experience coordinating teams and subcontractors across multiple sites, • Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments, • Experience delivering electrical or multi-utility projects, • Experience in EV infrastructure (desirable), • Understanding of DNO environments and constraints (advantageous), • Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project performance, • Ability to monitor productivity and drive delivery efficiency, • Experience identifying and resolving delivery risks and challenges, • Understanding of cost control and margin performance Key Deliverables (First 6–12 Months) • Successful delivery of multiple projects across the portfolio, • Strong programme and performance management across workstreams, • Effective coordination of supervisors, teams, and subcontractors, • Contribution to growth and scalability of the electrical division, • High levels of client satisfaction and repeatable workstreams Location & Travel • Head office – Barnsley, South Yorkshire, • 75% office based role, • Regular travel to project sites and client locations required

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a UK-based engineering and manufacturing company specialising in heavy lifting, mechanical handling, and structural engineering solutions. We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for their Barnsley office to assist in providing cost and revenue management on major contracts. If you're an Assistant/Quantity Surveyor who is looking for an opportunity to work with a leading engineering and manufacturing company that invests in your personal development, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor role You will: Contract administration ensuring all contracts are administered correctly in a timely and professional manner. Identify, mitigate and manage risk and opportunities. Escalate where appropriate. Monitoring and driving the progress of Compensation Events, prepared by the Technical department, to agreement by liaison with the client's representatives. Identify, notify and report financial concerns and areas where action is required to the project management team. Involve and obtain information from project key personnel in preparation of CVR reporting with the commercial Manager. Monitor and record site progress from information provided by the Project Manager. Collate the allocation of project manpower and productivity for submission to the client for applications. Prepare monthly progress payment applications for traditional applications or against activity schedule and follow up on payments. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Qualified Quantity Surveyor (Degree, or HNC as a minimum) Experienced in M&E Quantity Surveying Experience working in NEC contract types. Personal Skills The Commissioning Manager role would suit someone who is: Motivated and eager to learn Self starter who can manage their own workload. Salary and benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role £45,000 - £50,000 per annum 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Personal development and training opportunities Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance and annual health check including free eye tests Access to company carpool for work related travel. INDNUC #LI-RC1 Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. TPBN1_UKTJ

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Other organisations may call this role a Project Cost Manager, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial QS Manager, Project Planning & Cost Manager or Cost & Planning Manager. As Project Cost Control Manager, you will play a key role in managing the commercial and project control aspects of complex ind

Our client is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Cost Managerto join their commercial team, supporting a mix of business-as-usual works and major capital expenditure projects across our data centre portfolio. This is a hands-on, client-side role managing building and MEP costs from early b

Senior Cost Manager – Site Delivery Programme. An opportunity for a Senior Cost Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme within a central Project Controls function. You will support the Cost Lead in delivering robust cost management, assurance, and reporting across a complex, large-scal

The Cost Manager will be a key member of the CloudHQ Development & Construction team, responsible for leading commercial and cost management activity across EMEA projects. The role will require close coordination with Project Managers, external Cost Management consultants, contractors, vendors, Fina

Responsibilities Prepare cost plans and estimates across all project stages Undertake measurement and quantification Support procurement and tender processes Manage valuations, variations and cost reporting Prepare and agree final accounts Lead commercial meetings with clients Qualifications Degree

Quantity Surveyor /Cost Manager Our client is offering. Salary - £65,000- £85,000 plus Travel Allowance to help pay for your commute, excellent bonus structure, non-contributory pension, private healthc

A leading construction firm in Greater London seeks a Project Control Manager.

Associate Cost Manager to join our Health, Science & Education team in Greater London. The role encompasses leading cost management for high-profile projects, ensuring effective delivery from pre-contract through to handover.

We are currently recruiting a Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager (Mechanical and Electrical) to join our Southern Region. Cost Planning including preparing cost budgets and appraisals, and elemental cost plans. Cost Manager (Mechanical & Electrical).

Michael Page is seeking a Sourcing Manager in Barnsley, focusing on procurement within the FMCG industry.

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to work on hyperscale data centre projects in Greater London. Candidates should have a background in cost management or quantity surveying, with a strong ambition for leadership. The role involves leading CSA packages, driving cost pla

Your CV and experience will demonstrate that you have ideally worked in a consultancy, successfully undertaking cost management works at a Senior Cost Manager level. The data centre sector is key to Turner & Townsend alinea and as part of our continued investment in the sector, an exciting opportuni

A leading global real estate services firm based in Greater London is seeking a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director to oversee all cost-related aspects of construction projects. The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, manage tendering processes, ensure contract compliance, and le

Greater London is seeking a Cost Manager to join the Real Estate Fit Out team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cost management and quantity surveying, with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

A leading infrastructure company is looking for a Cost Manager to join their Project Management team in London. Ideal applicants will have at least 5 years of cost management experience, ideally within Data Centres, and possess excellent communication skills.

Senior Cost Manager / Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor - (Energy Infrastructure). In the E&NR South Region we currently have around 155 professionals across cost and commercial management, project controls, and project management – and a very strong revenue growth targets for the year. Cost

To be responsible to the Cost Manager for assistance with cost control tasks and activities relating to Project packages. Assist with monitoring the evolution of project design including revision of cost plans and preparation of cost estimates. Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Cost Manager

You will be a Senior Cost Manager within our UK Infrastructure business working on a variety of client and Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the wo

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Cost Manager to join their Civil Infrastructure & Utilities division. This role involves monitoring budgets, generating financial reports, and implementing cost control measures to ensure project profitability. The ideal candidate will have a background in financ

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector, we are looking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for our prestigious infrastructure-based projects. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Cost Manager / Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor for its Energy Infrastructure team in Greater London. The role emphasizes cost and commercial management for energy projects, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The business delivers cost and project management services across commercial office, fit out, hospitality and mixed‑use sectors. They are currently recruiting for a senior position within the London Cost Management team, acting as a key client lead across pre and post‑contract stages. You will t

Administer and manage contracts confidently, ensuring accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, reporting, change management, and control of variances and cashflow. Work closely with client and contractor teams to deliver on KPIs, programme performance, cost control and value engineering, ensuring proj

Title: MEP Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager. We are currently recruiting a Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager (Mechanical and Electrical) to join our London office. Leading the successful delivery of MEP packages and projects from a cost management / quantity surveying perspective.

Post‑contract quantity surveying: scrutinise and verify applications for interim payments, prepare certificates, manage change control in accordance with contracts, produce cost reports and cost forecasting, assist Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events,

Familiarity with cost management tools such as CostX and/or 5D BIM. V7 Recruitment are looking for an experienced MEP Cost Manager to support the delivery of major data centre projects across the Nordics, with a focus on Norway and Finland. Using your expertise in MEP cost management, you will be re

Rider Levett Bucknall is looking for a MEP Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager to join its London office. This role, which involves hybrid working, will provide MEP Cost Management services across high-profile projects in various sectors including aviation, hotels, and retail. The ideal candidate sho

Several years of experience in construction cost management, including responsibilities such as pre‑construction planning, cost management strategies, cost coding structures, commitments, spend and forecast processes, and reviewing contractor cost proposals on major engineering or construction pro

Working knowledge of cost management functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis. The Cost Manager is part of the PMO team, reporting directly to the Cost Lead, and will support the delivery of accurate and timely project information relating to performance against the proj

ARCADIS is looking for a Project Cost Manager based in the Greater London area. Your responsibilities include developing cost estimates and managing tender processes for high-profile clients. The ideal candidate should possess MRICS status or be working towards it, along with strong experience in co

Senior Cost Manager - Utilities. The role will suit a commercially astute, client‑facing individual with deep knowledge of utility procurement, infrastructure cost modelling, and lifecycle commercial strategy. Strategic cost planning and management.

Maris Interiors is looking for a Technical Manager based in London.

You will be a Senior Cost Manager within our UK Infrastructure business working on a variety of client and Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero

Senior Cost Manager to support their UK Infrastructure team. The role focuses on managing costs and contracts across various client projects, ensuring project objectives are met while adhering to governance standards. Qualified candidates should have strong experience in contract management and cost

Rider Levett Bucknall is looking for a Senior Cost Manager in London to join their dynamic team in the Utilities sector. This role requires a commercially astute individual skilled in utility procurement and infrastructure cost modelling, driving projects from pre to post-contract stages.

Kenton Black in Greater London is seeking an Associate MEP Cost Manager for their expanding Data Centre Cost Management team. Responsibilities include cost estimating, contract administration, and client interaction.

Reporting to the Director of Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking, we are looking for a talented, and self-starting individual to join the Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking team in order to support in the successful development and delivery of the Infrastructure Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking Strategy