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JOB TITLE: Building & Civils Cost Engineer LOCATION: Flexible/Hybrid CONTRACT: Permanent SALARY: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building & Civils Cost Engineer to join a growing work-winning and estimating team, supporting the delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects across the business. Working closely with the Cost Manager and wider commercial, operational, procurement, and engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in developing accurate and competitive prime cost estimates from pre-tender through to contract award. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing technical information, building strong supply chain relationships, and influencing successful bid outcomes within a collaborative environment. The role offers a blend of office, hybrid, and project engagement, with opportunities to work across a varied portfolio of civils and building projects. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: • Producing accurate take-offs, measurements, and bills of quantities for civils and building works• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying technical or commercial queries• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and assess competitive quotations• Supporting the preparation of robust and commercially competitive prime cost estimates• Identifying project risks and opportunities and supporting mitigation strategies during tender stages• Collaborating with operational, procurement, and commercial teams to strengthen bid submissions• Interpreting architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements to support accurate costing• Assisting with tender adjudication, submission, and project handover activities following contract award• Maintaining awareness of market trends, pricing levels, and supply chain conditions to support competitive estimating What we’re looking for: We’re looking for a commercially aware and detail-focused individual who enjoys working collaboratively and thrives in a fast-paced tendering environment. You’ll be someone who can confidently analyse information, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and proactively contribute ideas that strengthen project outcomes. An organised and motivated professional, with experience in:• Preparing estimates, take-offs, and bills of quantities within a construction or infrastructure environment• Working for a main contractor, principal contractor, or within a commercial/estimating function• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications for civils and building projects• Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and assess quotations• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions• Working collaboratively across estimating, procurement, operational, and commercial teams• Managing deadlines and producing accurate work within tight timescales• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills• GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) 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 (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days• Private Medical Insurance• Life Assurance• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)• Flexible benefits to choose from including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes Next Steps: 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.

Senior Civil CAD TechnicianLeeds - HybridPermanent – Full TimeSalary Competitive (DOE) & Flexible Benefits Role Purpose:The Senior Technician is responsible for the accurate, coordinated, and timely delivery of discipline-specific digital technical information in support of project delivery. The role sits at the intersection of engineering design intent and digital production, ensuring that models and graphical information are developed correctly, consistently, and in a way that supports coordination, construction, and downstream use. The Senior Technician provides hands-on technical leadership within their discipline at project level, translating engineering requirements into reliable digital outputs while maintaining alignment with agreed standards and project constraints. This is a delivery-focused role with accountability for discipline outputs on live projects, requiring strong technical capability, sound understanding of design and construction workflows, and the judgement to identify and resolve issues before they impact programme, coordination, or quality. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Discipline Delivery and Accountability • Take ownership of discipline-specific digital deliverables on assigned projects., • Ensure models and graphical outputs are produced in accordance with project requirements, programme, and agreed standards., • Translate engineering design intent into accurate, buildable, and coordinated digital information., • Ensure outputs are suitable for coordination, construction, and handover, not just internal design use. Coordination and Integration • Ensure discipline outputs integrate effectively with other disciplines and support overall project coordination., • Respond to coordination outputs, clash detection results, and project feedback in a timely and controlled manner., • Identify coordination, constructability, and sequencing issues early, escalating where required., • Work closely with BIM Coordinators to support effective model federation and coordination outcomes. Quality Assurance and Control • Apply checking and review processes to ensure information is accurate, complete, and fit for purpose prior to issue., • Maintain control of revisions, ensuring changes are clearly understood, coordinated, and implemented correctly., • Ensure outputs comply with agreed standards, templates, and configuration requirements., • Take responsibility for the quality of discipline outputs and resolve issues before escalation. Standards and Ways of Working • Apply Technical Drawing Office standards, templates, and workflows consistently across all outputs., • Ensure correct use of approved templates, title blocks, model structures, and configuration settings., • Support the consistent application of standards across discipline teams., • Provide feedback to the Principal Technician and Head of Technical Drawing Office where improvements are required. Team Leadership and Support • Provide day-to-day technical leadership to Technicians and Assistant Technicians within the discipline., • Allocate tasks, review outputs, and provide guidance to ensure work is delivered correctly and efficiently., • Support development of less experienced team members through mentoring and practical guidance., • Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and high-quality delivery. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? • Strong experience in a technical production role within design and construction environments, • DNO experience highly desirable, • Proven understanding of discipline-specific design requirements and construction considerations, • High level of competence in relevant CAD and modelling platforms, • Sound understanding of coordination principles and multi-discipline working, • Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and deliver to programme, • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail, • Clear communication skills and confidence working with engineers and project teams Role Characteristics • Delivery-focused and technically hands-on, • Accountable for discipline outputs on projects, • Combines production, coordination, and leadership, • Ensures “right first time” delivery, • Acts as the bridge between engineering design and digital production Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: • Pension with up to 8% employer contribution, • Car Allowance, • Private Medical Insurance, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes), • Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: 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: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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-CN1#LI-Hybrid#Freedom

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Power Platform Lead / Azure Platform Engineer - Manchester Power Platform Lead / Azure Platform Engineer with experience in Azure DevOps, Power Platform, CI/CD pipelines & DevSecOps is required by a global consultancy that has offices all over the UK. This is a brand-new role, in which you can make a real difference by working on some huge projects, taking the lead on many. Experience required: • Micro... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Mobile Engineer Location:North West Material Handling Equipment • £30,000 £40,000 (DOE), • Company van + fuel card (personal use option available), • Door-to-door pay, • Overtime paid at 1.5x, • Phone and laptop provided About the Company A well-established, family-owned material handling business with a strong heritage dating back to the 1980s. With three branches across the North West, the company has built a solid r... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Are you a Senior Engineer looking to take that next step in your career with one of the UKs best and most established engineering Facilities Management companies? If so, this a rare opportunity to join their team in a engineering management role. Why would you consider working for this business? They are profitable, expanding, investing in people's careers and offer a highly competitive salary and ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Lift Engineer Location: Manchester & surrounding areas Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + overtime + call-out + company van Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity We're working with a well-established and growing lift services company looking to add a skilled Lift Engineer to their team in the Manchester area. This is a great opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of work across ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Service Engineer - Industrial Weighing Location: North West of England Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (DOE) Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: Door-to-door pay, company van, tools, training Job Type: Full-time, permanent We are recruiting for a Service Engineer to work with a well-established engineering business specialising in industrial weighing and process measurement equipment. The role involves: Servicin... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Estimator / Tendering Engineer - Energy Transition Manchester, UK About Edina Established in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas, and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Equipment Engineer urgently required for a global leading Semiconductor Manufacturing company. A great opportunity for an Equipment Engineer to join my client, based in Oldham, Manchester who are looking to expand their equipment engineering team. The job is based on a rotating day and night shift pattern (Continental) of 4 on 4 off 12 hours shifts so the candidate must be prepared to work shifts fo... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Audio Visual Installation Engineer Location: Manchester-based with national travel Reports to: Project and Installation Manager Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced AV Technician looking to step into a senior role with national projects, blue-chip clients, and cutting-edge technology? We're working with a dynamic and growing organisation at the fore... ZIPC1_UKTJ

£40,100 (min 10 hours paid whilst working away) Established and well- respected company Excellent working environment Has a credible record of long-term staff members Standard hours of work Monday to Friday 8am-4pm Our client, based in Tameside has a reputation for innovation and they consistently lead in their chosen industry sector. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced C... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Role: Machine Tool Service Engineer Location: Manchester/Field Based Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Tool Service Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of CNC and conventional machine tools across our customer base. This is a field-based role requiring a proactive individual who can work independently while de... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Refrigeration/Chiller Engineer (Manchester)The Opportunity We're looking for a skilled and driven Refrigeration Engineer to join a growing, forward-thinking engineering business operating across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, thrives in a field-based role, and wants to be part of a company that values both technical excellence and customer rela... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Summary of Role Working in a team within the H&K London regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of sprinkler systems working on various sectors on Main Contract projects. What you will be doing • Develop the design of the sprinkler system through a process of co-ordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme., • Contribute to the desi... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Youll always be motivated with performance bonuses that reflect your impact. The better you do, the better we do." With a hybrid setup giving you four days in the office and one at home, youll have flexibility without sacrificing collaboration. And with a structured skills matrix, you can plot your progression, close development gaps and work towards chartered status. The matrix covers 15 categories,... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Engineer Eccles Up to £55,000 + Strong Benefits Package Monday Friday, 07:00 16:00 Permanent Role Why This Role Stands Out This isnt just another maintenance role. Youll be stepping into a senior, hands-on engineering position where youll lead from the front, influence decisions, and drive real change across a busy manufacturing site. If youre tired of being just another engineer and want autonom... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Maintenance Engineer (CNC Machinery) £36,000 - £42,000 + Half Day Friday + Company Benefits Stockport Are you a Maintenance Engineer in CNC Machinery or similar looking for a permanent days-based role with a leading engineering company who give a stable workload, long-term stability and a half day on a Friday? On offer is the opportunity to work for a leading supplier of machine components, who operat... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Lead Equipment Engineer urgently required for a global leading Semiconductor Manufacturing company working a rotating days and nights shift pattern. A great opportunity for a Lead Equipment Engineer to join my client, based in Oldham, Manchester who are looking to expand their equipment engineering team. The job is based on a rotating day and night shift pattern (Continental) of 4 on 4 off 12 hours ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) ?? Manchester | ?? Permanent | ?? Competitive Salary + Benefits We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established and growing MEP consultancy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical skills while working on a wide range of high-quality projects within a supportive and ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Hilson Moranare interdisciplinary consultants, engineers and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in. We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation and design solutions on a wide range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK. Our projects span the globe, from World Cup stadiums in the Middle East and landmarks in L... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Fire & Security Engineer - Manchester Location: Manchester & North West Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Travel + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview A leading specialist Fire & Security integrator is looking to recruit a skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing team in the Manchester area. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in either... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Lead Engineer Salary Up to £55,000 Monday Friday (40 Hours) Manchester Lead Engineer Skills, Experience, and education required: Previous experience within a Food manufacturing environment Electrical / Mechanical fault-finding experience Experience with PLCs Experience managing a small team of Engineers Lead Engineer Key Responsibilities and Duties As a Multiskilled Engineer, you will need to: • Having exp... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Mobile Plant Technician Manchester £34,000 – £38,000 + Van + Overtime (OTE £45k – £55k) The Company NEOS Engineering Recruitment are working with a leading organisation within the plant hire sector, known for its strong presence across the UK, modern fleet and commitment to supporting its engineers. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint a Mobile Plant Technician to cover the Manch... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) ?? Manchester | ?? Permanent | ?? Competitive Salary + Benefits We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team in Glasgow. Working from a well-established office, youll be part of a multidisciplinary environment delivering innovative solutions across the built environment. Our Glasgow team is involv... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Commercial Gas Engineer - Temp to Perm - £25-30/h CIS (DOE)- ASAP Start We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer to join a growing HVAC and building services contractor operating across commercial and care environments throughout the UK. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with an immediate start available, offering long-term, stable work for the right candidate. Please n... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Chester Area - Permanent Role We're recruiting on behalf of a long-established manufacturer based near Chester, known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to industries including pharmaceuticals, food, and consumer goods. Operating from a cutting-edge facility this business is growing rapidly and investing heavily in technology and talent. They're now lo... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Why dont people leave this company? Andrew and Carl came here 25 years ago as graduates. They are now a Director and an Associate. Is it the friendly and relaxed working environment? Is it the superb organic career opportunities? Perhaps its because 80% of their work is repeat business. Or could it be that their investment in staff and training help people feel valued. Whatever it is their virtually... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Gas Engineer (Design) Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high quality solutions across the multi utility sector. Our team is continuing to grow, and we are looking to welcome a skilled Gas Engineer to join us. As a Gas Engineer, you will play a key part in making sure our gas designs are practical, compliant, a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

MS626 - Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer Location: Manchester / Covering Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire Salary: £45,000 per annum + overtime + on call allowance Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for buildi... ZIPC1_UKTJ

BMS Engineer (Trend / Tridium) £45,000 - £55,000 + Company Vehicle + Tech Package + Training & Progression + Life Insurance + Pension + Bonus Manchester Are you a BMS Engineer or electrically biased Multiskilled Engineer looking to join a growing and forward-thinking company in Manchester, offering structured training, career progression and strong earning potential? Do you want to work for an establ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Structural Engineer £48,000-£55,000 Manchester An excellent career opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Manchester office of this well respected firm of consulting engineers. Their name is synonymous with engineering excellence in the industry and they have won numerous awards for their work. They pride themselves on their long serving staff and are a people foc... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position: Refrigeration Engineer Location: Midlands/North West/Yorkshire Salary: Up to £44,000 DOE Refrigeration Engineer - Job Overview Refrigeration Engineer required covering across the North West, Yorkshire & the Midlands. Our client is a well-established refrigeration and process engineering company with a reputation built on technical excellence and quality of delivery. They specialise in the d... ZIPC1_UKTJ

EDSB Integrated Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service. We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficient... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Pre-Sales Consultant / Solutions Architect / Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Remote role with the ability to attend either of the following office's, Manchester or Birmingham or Wakefield or London or Glasgow some client travel required. As Pre-Sales Consultant / Solutions Architect / Pre-Sales Solution Architect you will customer facing, technical understanding working closely with Sales Specialis... ZIPC1_UKTJ

ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER Job Title: Engineering Team Leader Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £55,000 Shift: Monday - Friday - Days Job Role of the Engineering Team Leader. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join a modern, high-tech FMCG manufacturing site in Manchester. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, high-speed production line... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our client is an established global engineering company who are looking to bring on board a Senior BMS Engineer to join their team. This is a lead role, where the chosen candidate will be responsible for a team of engineers ensuring that there is smooth operation and maintenance of BMS systems. This is a role, where the person will be joining a growing team where they can eventually progress into a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Salary: £45,000 £55,000 basic + c.25% bonus Location: Stockport-based with regular UK travel Type: Full-time, office-based with customer and site visits Are you a technically minded Project Engineer / Manager who enjoys owning projects end-to-end while building strong customer relationships? Our client is a well-established engineering solutions provider operating within industrial process, extractio... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Consulo are proud recruitment partners to one of the most respected and technically advanced engineering service organisations operating within the industrial power transmission and rotating equipment sector today. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly established yet ambitious engineering powerhouse, renowned for delivering world-class aftermarket support, refurbishment, repair and lifecycle... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Lead complex mechanical design projects in critical sectors like healthcare and education while taking control of your time with hybrid working and top-tier benefits. With three days in the office and two from home, you can focus on delivering advanced HVAC solutions for challenging environments like hospitals and laboratories. These are the kind of projects that push your expertise and keep you at... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position: HVAC Engineer Location: North West Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE HVAC Engineer - Job Overview HVAC Engineer required in the North West for our client, a leading HVAC company that has 6 regional offices and has been expanding since it formed over 20 years ago. They offer their customers a complete turnkey solution for the installation, service, maintenance, fault finding and repair on a range o... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Role Overview This position leads the sites engineering function, taking ownership of plant performance, equipment reliability, and overall technical standards. The focus is on ensuring production assets and facilities run safely, efficiently, and consistently, while driving a step change in engineering maturity and performance. Operating within a continuous multi-shift environment, the role is resp... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Compressed Air Service Engineer ?? Manchester / North West ?? £38,000 - £45,000 Basic + Overtime + Company Van Due to continued growth and an increase in service work across the North, we are currently looking to recruit an experienced Compressed Air Service Engineer based around the Manchester area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business with a s... ZIPC1_UKTJ

AI Solution Architects & Technical AI Leaders Manchester | Hybrid We're supporting a major consulting and technology organisation delivering enterprise AI and data transformation programmes across Financial Services. The focus is designing scalable AI architectures that move beyond proof of concept into secure, production-grade deployment across banking environments. Hiring across multiple levels, fro... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position: Workshop EngineerJob ID: 2190/57Location: Stockport, ManchesterRate/Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 Plus Great Benefits plus overtime availableType: Full Time, Permanent HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and ov... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Take ownership of major projects and lead your own team while shaping your path to Associate Directorship. Youll guide mechanical building services projects from concept to completion, with the freedom to influence design decisions and mentor the next generation of engineers. With four days a week working from home, youll enjoy the flexibility to focus on what matters most, both professionally and ... ZIPC1_UKTJ