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About the Role We are looking for a detail-driven Estimator to join the growing team and play a key role in the pre-construction phase of solar civils and operations & maintenance projects. In this role, you will report to the Managing Director and analyse project drawings, specifications and client briefs to produce accurate, competitive cost estimates and tender submissions. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors, youll help ensure projects are priced correctly and delivered successfully. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating experience in construction, civils, or renewable energy who enjoys working with technical information and delivering high-quality proposals. Key Responsibilities: • Analyse client briefs, drawings and specifications to understand project scope and requirements., • Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for solar civils and O&M projects., • Carry out quantity take-offs for labour, materials, plant, overheads and subcontractor services., • Conduct site visits to assess logistics, access and project constraints., • Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations., • Price and manage project variations and scope changes., • Identify potential financial risks and contingencies within estimates., • Work closely with internal teams to refine pricing and tender submissions., • Maintain accurate estimating records, assumptions and cost data., • Prepare handover documentation once projects are awarded. About You We are looking for someone who is analytical, organised and comfortable working with technical documentation and tight deadlines. Essential: • Experience in an estimating role., • Experience within construction, civils, or infrastructure projects (solar or renewables desirable)., • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications., • Excellent Excel and estimating software skills., • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking., • Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously. Desirable: • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar Whats on offer: • Opportunity to work in the growing renewable energy sector, • Collaborative and supportive team environment, • Opportunity to contribute to major solar infrastructure projects, • Competitive salary and benefits package Apply If you are an experienced estimator looking to work on innovative solar and infrastructure projects, wed love to hear from you. TO APPLY To apply or for more information, speak to Becki Moore at Westmoore Recruitment. Westmoore Recruitment are an external employment agency and working in partnership with the employer. All direct applications or third-party applications will be forwarded to Westmoore Recruitment. JTRA1_UKTJ

Corby £60,000 - £70,000 + bonus and benefits Overview: This long-established and highly regarded supplier of quality finishes to the construction and aligned sectors is looking to make an absolutely key appointment to the senior management team. This role will be as Operations Manager for the business and will require someone with an established pedigree in running production operations. There is a clear progression to becoming a director in the business in the next 2-3 years so will require someone with ambition. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the full spectrum of operational activity across the business ensuring efficiency, quality and performance across a two shift production operation. Lead all day to day operations across production and the wider business. Manage the production teams through shift managers. Manage production, stock control, logistics, purchasing and facilities. Drive operational efficiency, workflow improvements and performance across production. Set the culture, drive standards and gain respect through proactive, agile leadership. Support strategic decision-making alongside senior leadership. Person Specification: A hands-on commercially aware operational leader with strong technical grounding in production environments and a genuine desire and drive to grow into a senior leadership role. Significant experience gained in production and operations environments. Preferably a degree or similar in an engineering or technical discipline. Prove experience managing production operations teams through direct report cohorts. Detailed understanding of production workflows, efficiency and time management. An ability to set and drive standards through active KPI measurements. A practical solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills. An excellent communicator with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideally some form of hands on knowledge of mechanical / electrical systems. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role