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Job Title: Associate Project Manager/ Associate Director Location: Newcastle Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary (depending on level of experience) Seeking an Associate Project Manager/ Associate Director (depending on experience) iin managing projects in construction/ built environment. Note: IT/Finance/Marketing backgrounds will not be considered for this role. It is essential you have experience within construction. (Experience in managing JCT or NEC contracts is essential). A leading global construction and property consultancy is seeking an Associate / Associate Director (Project Manager) to join its growing Leeds team. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services across the UK and globally this is an excellent opportunity to work within an ethical company across a diverse range of sectors; new build commercial, build to rent, PBSA, higher education, hotel & leisure, sporting stadiums, heritage etc. As a business they support various charitable causes and community projects by delivering pro-bono work. They are committed to giving back whilst also offering variety of work and long terms career progression through to Partner. About the Role Working in a collaborative team environment you’ll play a key role in day to day project delivery—managing operational tasks, coordinating teams, maintaining documentation and ensuring high standards throughout the project lifecycle. This role suits someone ambitious, client focused and eager to grow into a future leadership position. Current Key Project Areas & Focus for the Newcastle office: • Mixed‑Use & Residential: Large‑scale developments such as a 500+ bed high-rise city centre scheme., • Commercial & Retail: Major £16m city centre development., • PBSA: Supporting significant schemes student accommodation redevelopment in the city centre. Key Responsibilities • Reporting and contract administration, • Liaison with design teams and contractors, carrying out site inspections, • Assist with fee proposals and procurement documentation., • Maintaining project records (risk registers, programmes, execution plans)., • Build strong relationships with clients and professional teams., • Work closely with cost management colleagues to support commercial objectives., • Contribute to project planning, governance, risk management and delivery., • Communicate clearly and confidently with internal and external stakeholders., • Supporting the wider business with business development initiatives. Skills & Experience • Degree qualified; MRICS desirable but training support available., • Experience in a client facing project management manging construction projects., • Collaborative working style with excellent communication skills., • Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to grow your professional network. Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in project management within the built environment!

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS, Consultancy) Location: Newcastle Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary (negotiable depending on level of experience) Seeking a PQS Quantity Surveyor to work on a variety of projects in the real estate sector (public and private sector; higher education, regeneration, PBSA, BTR, commercial and retail, some infrastructure!) A leading global construction and property consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Newcastle team. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services across the UK and globally this is an excellent opportunity to work within an ethical company across a diverse range of sectors; new build commercial, build to rent, PBSA, higher education, hotel & leisure, sporting stadiums, heritage, infrastructure etc. As a business they support various charitable causes and community projects by delivering pro-bono work. They are committed to giving back whilst also offering variety of work and long terms career progression through to Partner. About the Role Working in a collaborative team environment you’ll play a key role in day to day project delivery—managing operational tasks, coordinating teams, maintaining documentation and ensuring high standards throughout the project lifecycle. This role suits someone ambitious, client focused and eager to grow into a future leadership position. Current Key Project Areas & Focus for the Newcastle office: • Mixed‑Use & Residential: Large‑scale developments such as a 500+ bed high-rise city centre scheme., • Commercial & Retail: Major £16m city centre development., • PBSA: Supporting significant schemes student accommodation redevelopment in the city centre. Key Responsibilities: Procurement – leading on procurement strategies e.g. NEC3/4 contracts and conducting market engagement. • Preparing tender documents, leading evaluations, and finalising contract agreements., • Cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial analysis., • Developing budgets and monitoring cost control throughout, • Producing cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking assessments., • Identify, assess and mitigate project risks. Skills & Experience • MRICS desirable but training support available., • Degree‑qualified in a construction‑related discipline; consultancy and built‑environment experience strongly preferred., • Pre‑ and post‑contract experience on high‑value projects, with strong client‑facing skills and commercial awareness., • Excellent communicator with a proactive attitude, effective stakeholder coordination skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality client service. Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in cost consultancy!

• Head of Netball, • Independent Boarding School - East Kent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic Head of Netball to lead and develop a thriving netball programme within a well-established independent boarding school. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality, inclusive netball provision that inspires participation while driving competitive success. You will lead coaching across all ability levels, develop talent pathways and play a key role in raising standards and performance across school teams. In addition to leading netball, you will contribute fully to the wider sports programme, including teaching PE, supporting co-curricular activities and coaching an additional sport. This is a collaborative role within a busy and successful Sports Faculty, requiring energy, organisation and a genuine passion for student development. The role also includes involvement in boarding life as a tutor, supporting students' academic progress and wellbeing and undertaking the occasional evening and weekend duties. Key Responsibilities include: • Leading and developing a progressive netball programme for all abilities, • Coaching and managing school teams across Years 7-13, • Organising fixtures, tournaments and competitive opportunities, • Supporting talented players into county and regional pathways, • Contributing to PE lessons and the wider co-curricular sports programme, • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire students, • Experience coaching netball to a high standard (Level 2 coaching and umpiring), • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • A collaborative approach and commitment to school life Package: • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Boarding duty allowance To apply for this role, please send over an up to date CV with covering letter. JBRP1_UKTJ

Join a large contractor in Southampton and receive a company van, fuel card, and all essential tools from day one. As a Carpenter Multi, you will be responsible for carpentry repairs in student accommodation, buildings and empty rooms. This opportunity is with a respected and established building contractor in the area, known for its strong reputation in the housing sector and commitment to its workforce. Youll be part of a company that values high-quality work and supports ongoing growth in a stable, full-time environment. Id be keen to see applications from anyone with experience in general building trades, whether youve previously worked as a Kitchen Fitter, Fire Door Fitter, or Joiner. As a Carpenter Multi, you will be: • Fitting various door types including fire doors, • First and second fix carpentry, • All aspects of kitchen installation with tilling and flooring, • Trade experience within student accommodation, • Experience of kitchen installations including 1st and 2nd fix, • Experience of fire door installation, • Have a good knowledge of residential building regulations, • Has NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry, • A full UK driving licence, • A DBS check will be required before commencing of the roleThis Carpenter Multi role is offering the following benefits:, • 31 days holiday including bank holiday, • Life insurance, • Company pension scheme, • Buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year JBRP1_UKTJ

This role involves maintaining health and safety standards while providing a supportive presence for students.

Job Title: Associate Project Manager/ Associate Director Location: Newcastle Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary (depending on level of experience) Seeking an Associate Project Manager/ Associate Director (depending on experience) iin managing projects in construction/ built environment. Note: IT/Finance/Marketing backgrounds will not be considered for this role. It is essential you have experience within construction. (Experience in managing JCT or NEC contracts is essential). A leading global construction and property consultancy is seeking an Associate / Associate Director (Project Manager) to join its growing Leeds team. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services across the UK and globally this is an excellent opportunity to work within an ethical company across a diverse range of sectors; new build commercial, build to rent, PBSA, higher education, hotel & leisure, sporting stadiums, heritage etc. As a business they support various charitable causes and community projects by delivering pro-bono work. They are committed to giving back whilst also offering variety of work and long terms career progression through to Partner. About the Role Working in a collaborative team environment you’ll play a key role in day to day project delivery—managing operational tasks, coordinating teams, maintaining documentation and ensuring high standards throughout the project lifecycle. This role suits someone ambitious, client focused and eager to grow into a future leadership position. Current Key Project Areas & Focus for the Newcastle office: • Mixed Use & Residential: Large scale developments such as a 500+ bed high-rise city centre scheme. • Commercial & Retail: Major £16m city centre development. • PBSA: Supporting significant schemes student accommodation redevelopment in the city centre. Key Responsibilities • Reporting and contract administration • Liaison with design teams and contractors, carrying out site inspections • Assist with fee proposals and procurement documentation. • Maintaining project records (risk registers, programmes, execution plans). • Build strong relationships with clients and professional teams. • Work closely with cost management colleagues to support commercial objectives. • Contribute to project planning, governance, risk management and delivery. • Communicate clearly and confidently with internal and external stakeholders. • Supporting the wider business with business development initiatives. Skills & Experience • Degree qualified; MRICS desirable but training support available. • Experience in a client facing project management manging construction projects. • Collaborative working style with excellent communication skills. • Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to grow your professional network. Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in project management within the built environment

JIB Electrician – Permanent or Temp to Perm – Start ASAP Office Location Boldon Salary: £18.38 per hour (no 2391) / £20.08 per hour (with 2391) Job Type: Permanent or 12‑week Temp to Perm Hours: Full‑time The Role We are recruiting a qualified JIB Electrician to join a growing M&E and building services team. This role offers long‑term stability, varied work, and excellent benefits. You will carry out all aspects of electrical installation across a wide range of commercial and industrial sites, including manufacturing plants, universities, hospitals, offices, student accommodation and training centres. Requirements Essential * JIB Gold Card * 18th Edition * Full UK Driving Licence Desirable * 2391 Testing & Inspection (higher pay rate available) What’s on Offer * 22 days holiday + bank holidays * Company van + fuel * Uniform provided * Training and development * Christmas shutdown * Call‑out rota: 1 in 5 (rarely called out) Pay Qualification Hourly Rate JIB Electrician £18.38 JIB + 2391 £20.08 About the Work You’ll be working within a multi‑discipline team covering: * Electrical installation * M&E services * HVAC and air‑con * Building services across commercial and industrial environments

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician (Mobile) – Retail, Offices & Student Accommodation Location: Covering Multi-Site across: North East England – Ideal candidate in Newcastle Base Salary: Up to £41,000.00 + Call out + overtime Overtime Monday to Saturday AM - Paid at 1.5x Hourly Rate | Overtime Saturday PM/ Sunday - Paid at 2x Hourly Rate (Potential for 5-20 hours per month of overtime, although not guaranteed) Benefits: Company Van with Fuel Card (work use only), Company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Hours: 40 hours a week – Monday to Friday On call / Standby: 1 week in every 8/10 Our client, a national leader in the facilities management space, are seeking a qualified electrician to integrate in to their successful electrical team. Job Purpose This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive Electrical maintenance across a number of sites in the area. The purpose of this role is to carry out technical repairs and minor PPM’s. You will ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date. All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down company Health and Safety policy. Key Accountabilities: * Complete the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed * Conduct emergency lighting tests and repairs * Fault Finding, electrical maintenance works * Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the line manager of findings * Ensure that compliance documentation is always completed and up to date * Advise the on-site customer (manager) of any repair and maintenance issues that are likely to affect the smooth running of the site * Carry out surveys and complete reports as required * Always comply with company Health and Safety policy * You will be part of a 24/7 call out rota (1 week in every 8/10) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: * City and Guilds 236 Part 1 + 2 or NVQ/ SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent. * AM2 or approved electrician status * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671: 2018) * 2391 would be beneficial. * 3 Phase Electrics and its applications * Achievement of PPM schedule within agreed timescales * Respond to service call requests within agreed timescales * Candidates must have a full and valid driving licence and full use of their own motor vehicle. To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS, Consultancy) Location: Newcastle Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary (depending on level of experience) Seeking a PQS Quantity Surveyor to work on a variety of projects in the real estate sector (public and private sector; higher education, regeneration, PBSA, BTR, commercial and retail, some infrastructure!). A leading global construction and property consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Newcastle team. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services across the UK and globally this is an excellent opportunity to work within an ethical company across a diverse range of sectors; new build commercial, build to rent, PBSA, higher education, hotel & leisure, sporting stadiums, heritage, infrastructure etc. As a business they support various charitable causes and community projects by delivering pro-bono work. They are committed to giving back whilst also offering variety of work and long terms career progression through to Partner. About the Role Working in a collaborative team environment you’ll play a key role in day to day project delivery—managing operational tasks, coordinating teams, maintaining documentation and ensuring high standards throughout the project lifecycle. This role suits someone ambitious, client focused and eager to grow into a future leadership position. Current Key Project Areas & Focus for the Newcastle office: • Mixed Use & Residential: Large scale developments such as a 500+ bed high-rise city centre scheme. • Commercial & Retail: Major £16m city centre development. • PBSA: Supporting significant schemes student accommodation redevelopment in the city centre. Key Responsibilities: Procurement – leading on procurement strategies e.g. NEC3/4 contracts and conducting market engagement. • Preparing tender documents, leading evaluations, and finalising contract agreements. • Engaging with stakeholders, and report writing. Post Contract Management • Cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial analysis. • Negotiate and agree final accounts. Cost Planning & Estimating • Developing budgets and monitoring cost control throughout • Producing cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking assessments. • Test market rates, and maintain reliable cost data. Risk Management • Identify, assess and mitigate project risks. Skills & Experience • MRICS desirable but training support available. • Degree qualified in a construction related discipline; consultancy and built environment experience strongly preferred. • Pre and post contract experience on high value projects, with strong client facing skills and commercial awareness. • Excellent communicator with a proactive attitude, effective stakeholder coordination skills, and a commitment to delivering high quality client service. Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly (url removed) if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in cost consultancy