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Aureos is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Ashford, Kent. Working within Aureos’ Rail Business Unit, and forming a part of the Commercial team, the Quantity Surveyor plays an integral part in delivering exceptional commercial results. Core responsibilities encompass project delivery, commercial reporting and maximising profit. Aureos Rail work collaboratively with our customers to deliver critical national infrastructure projects across the UK’s rail network. Our goals are to: – Grow: turnover, margin and customer satisfaction – Improve: operational delivery, reliability and outcomes – Sustain: our people, communities and the environment Aureos’ Action Agenda – Unleashing our potential, a business-wide strategy focusing on seven key priorities • Sustainable innovation: Embedding sustainable improvements with an aim to be net zero., • Structure and Governance: Through monthly Performance review meetings and clear delegation of authority., • Business Development and Customer Relationship Management: Growing into new markets and developing relationships and strategies with new and existing customers., • Safety, Health and Wellbeing: implementing tiers of H&S management and bring the operational input to the fore., • People and inclusion: With specific training and succession planning., • Operational effectiveness: Enhancing our capabilities and strengthening the existing core of the business., • Digitisation: Through an internal Programme Management office, lean tools, and digital platforms. With sustainable growth in mind, our Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assisting the commercial team in completing and maintaining well organised records, contribution to the timely production of applications for payment and accurate project reporting and independently able to run minor works projects and frameworks. Primary tasks and duties Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will assist the commercial team in providing support to the contract delivery team to ensure the profitability, cash management, cost control and accurate reporting of all schemes. Your role will require you to: • Capably submit applications and control credit processes, • Understanding of income forecast and pricing of variations, • Understanding of the change control system, • Understanding of project risk, • Production of cost value reconciliation (CVRs) with support, • Produce cost to complete with support, • Understanding the production of forecasting data, • Understanding the costing process, • Understanding the management of the full sub-contract cycle and input into sub-contract documentation., • Assisting with weekly cost to complete/budget reviews with the contract delivery teams., • Upload documentation as and when necessary, in line with business requirements., • Review weekly site records including allocation sheets and site diaries., • Attend project progress meetings., • Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial performance reports., • Gain experience outside of the commercial function to better understand the role of the business and the quantity surveyor within the business. Secondary tasks and duties We operate a team ethos across the Rail Business Unit and strive to assist colleagues in the execution of their duties where this is appropriate and brings added value. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the following in this respect: • Working with the commercial and operational teams to strive for continuous improvement., • Commitment to their own professional development, and that of others across the Business Unit, • Other tasks appropriate to the role of Trainee Quantity Surveyor, as identified by the Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor Behaviours Aureos Rail expects all employees to conduct themselves in a safe professional manner, applying the following key behaviours across all aspects of their work. • Trust and respect, • We act with integrity and treat everyone with respect., • We have an open and honest working environment in which everyone contributes effectively, • We deliver on our commitments and support others across our team to deliver on theirs, • Accountability and decision making, • We ensure responsibilities are clearly defined and fulfilled, and that performance is managed fairly., • Everyone knows what is expected of them and how their job fits into the bigger picture, • We include the right people in the right conversations, making decisions in an effective and timely manner; we take accountability for our actions and ownership of the outcomes, • Communication and engagement, • We are a high performing, collaborative team of effective communicators., • We willingly share information across the team to the benefit of all, • When communicating, we provide clarity and seek feedback to ensure understanding, • Constructive challenge, • We are open to challenge and welcome diversity of opinion., • We welcome the opinions of others, even when they differ from our own, • We challenge in a constructive and professional manner to promote success, • Improvement and innovation, • We challenge the status quo to find better ways of working., • Everyone in the team proactively shares ideas without fear, • We learn from successes and mistakes to promote continual improvement Expectations Targets for the Quantity Surveyor will be set and reviewed on a 6 monthly basis, aligned with the responsibilities and behaviours listed within this job description. The section below will be used to record key targets, which will align with Performance Reviews undertaken via the current Group process. The Trainee Quantity Surveyor is expected to: • Independently contribute to prompt payment of sub-contracts and maintenance of sub-contract liabilities and other trackers, • Complete and well organised records, • Contribute to the timely production of Cost and value reconciliations., • Maintain a professional development log and commit to continuous improvement. In return you will receive • Generous Salary, • 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday, • Pension, • Learning & Development opportunities, • Assistance and Wellbeing support Equal opportunities Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Aureos is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Ashford. Working within Aureos’ Rail Business Unit, and forming a part of the Commercial team, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor plays an integral part in delivering exceptional commercial results. Core responsibilities encompass project delivery, commercial reporting and maximising profit. Aureos Rail work collaboratively with our customers to deliver critical national infrastructure projects across the UK’s rail network. Our goals are to: – Grow: turnover, margin and customer satisfaction – Improve: operational delivery, reliability and outcomes – Sustain: our people, communities and the environment Aureos’ Action Agenda – Unleashing our potential, a business-wide strategy focusing on seven key priorities • Sustainable innovation: Embedding sustainable improvements with an aim to be net zero., • Structure and Governance: Through monthly Performance review meetings and clear delegation of authority., • Business Development and Customer Relationship Management: Growing into new markets and developing relationships and strategies with new and existing customers., • Safety, Health and Wellbeing: implementing tiers of H&S management and bring the operational input to the fore., • People and inclusion: With specific training and succession planning., • Operational effectiveness: Enhancing our capabilities and strengthening the existing core of the business., • Digitisation: Through an internal Programme Management office, lean tools, and digital platforms. With sustainable growth in mind, our Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assisting the commercial team in completing and maintaining well organised records, contribution to the timely production of applications for payment and accurate project reporting and independently able to run minor works projects and frameworks. Primary tasks and duties Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will assist the commercial team in providing support to the contract delivery team to ensure the profitability, cash management, cost control and accurate reporting of all schemes. Your role will require you to: • Capably submit applications and control credit processes, • Understanding of income forecast and pricing of variations, • Understanding of the change control system, • Understanding of project risk, • Production of cost value reconciliation (CVRs) with support, • Produce cost to complete with support, • Understanding the production of forecasting data, • Understanding the costing process, • Understanding the management of the full sub-contract cycle and input into sub-contract documentation., • Assisting with weekly cost to complete/budget reviews with the contract delivery teams., • Upload documentation as and when necessary, in line with business requirements., • Review weekly site records including allocation sheets and site diaries., • Attend project progress meetings., • Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial performance reports., • Gain experience outside of the commercial function to better understand the role of the business and the quantity surveyor within the business. Secondary tasks and duties We operate a team ethos across the Rail Business Unit and strive to assist colleagues in the execution of their duties where this is appropriate and brings added value. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the following in this respect: • Working with the commercial and operational teams to strive for continuous improvement., • Commitment to their own professional development, and that of others across the Business Unit, • Other tasks appropriate to the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor, as identified by the Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor Behaviours Aureos Rail expects all employees to conduct themselves in a safe professional manner, applying the following key behaviours across all aspects of their work. • Trust and respect, • We act with integrity and treat everyone with respect., • We have an open and honest working environment in which everyone contributes effectively, • We deliver on our commitments and support others across our team to deliver on theirs, • Accountability and decision making, • We ensure responsibilities are clearly defined and fulfilled, and that performance is managed fairly., • Everyone knows what is expected of them and how their job fits into the bigger picture, • We include the right people in the right conversations, making decisions in an effective and timely manner; we take accountability for our actions and ownership of the outcomes, • Communication and engagement, • We are a high performing, collaborative team of effective communicators., • We willingly share information across the team to the benefit of all, • When communicating, we provide clarity and seek feedback to ensure understanding, • Constructive challenge, • We are open to challenge and welcome diversity of opinion., • We welcome the opinions of others, even when they differ from our own, • We challenge in a constructive and professional manner to promote success, • Improvement and innovation, • We challenge the status quo to find better ways of working., • Everyone in the team proactively shares ideas without fear, • We learn from successes and mistakes to promote continual improvement Expectations Targets for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be set and reviewed on a 6 monthly basis, aligned with the responsibilities and behaviours listed within this job description. The section below will be used to record key targets, which will align with Performance Reviews undertaken via the current Group process. The Trainee Quantity Surveyor is expected to: • Independently contribute to prompt payment of sub-contracts and maintenance of sub-contract liabilities and other trackers, • Complete and well organised records, • Contribute to the timely production of Cost and value reconciliations., • Maintain a professional development log and commit to continuous improvement. In return you will receive • Generous Salary, • 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday, • Pension, • Learning & Development opportunities, • Assistance and Wellbeing support Equal opportunities Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Kent based consultancy is searching for a career driven Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will be working in a collaborative atmosphere where your ideas will be valued and encouraged, clear pathways for professional development. • Developmechanicalbuilding services designs, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and associated systems., • Produce calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports., • Support project delivery from concept through detailed design, tender, and construction phases., • Coordinate with internal MEP disciplines and external architects, contractors, and clients., • Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections to monitor progress and ensure design compliance., • Contribute to energy efficiency assessments and sustainable design strategies., • Opportunity to influence projects from early stages in a close-knit consultancy environment., • Professional development and pathway toward senior engineering roles.

Job Role: Employability Business Manager Location: Ashford / Canterbury Salary: £35,000 Contract: Permanent Role Overview We are recruiting a driven and people‑focused Business Manager to lead a high‑performing team delivering the Restart employability programme. You will manage Employment Advisors, Employment Skills Trainers, and Local Recruitment Consultants, ensuring exceptional service delivery that supports jobseekers into sustainable employment. You will drive performance, motivate and develop colleagues, ensure quality standards are met, and act as the central point of coordination across the contract. This role is ideal for an experienced people manager who thrives in a target‑driven environment and is passionate about supporting individuals with barriers back into work. Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Team Development Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a multi‑disciplinary team. Conduct regular performance reviews, observations, and 1:1s. Identify skills gaps and coordinate training and development. Support new staff through induction and probation, ensuring early performance success. Manage absence, attendance, return‑to‑work interviews, and all people‑related administration. Foster a positive, high‑performance culture aligned with "Customer First" values. Recognise and address underperformance promptly, celebrating positive results. Ensure all colleagues understand performance and contractual targets. Performance Management & Delivery Monitor KPIs, MI reports, and delivery targets daily, weekly, and monthly. Oversee caseload flow, ensuring effective referrals and customer progression. Review vacancy pipelines and ensure job opportunities meet local demand. Work closely with teams to identify barriers, improve processes, and remove inefficiencies. Lead team meetings, caseload reviews, and performance conferences. Provide accurate forecasting, cost control, and Profit & Loss oversight. Ensure timely sustainment planning and in‑work support for participants. Stakeholder & Employer Engagement Maintain strong relationships with funders, referral partners, and local stakeholders. Attend meetings, events, and employer visits to represent the business. Support Recruitment Managers with employer engagement and partnership growth. Contribute to strategic partnership development and new business opportunities. Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external audiences. Finance, Facilities & Compliance Manage budgets, expenditure, forecasting, and financial processes. Ensure sites operate safely through risk assessments and facility oversight. Submit accurate KPI forecasts and financial reports. Ensure compliance with quality, safeguarding, data protection, health & safety, and internal policies. Quality & Continuous Improvement Monitor quality of service delivery and resolve escalated complaints. Complete pre‑validation checks to ensure documentation and action plans meet standards. Liaise with internal teams to resolve service issues beyond team remit. Drive continuous improvement activities aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements. Contribute to customer feedback processes, service reviews, and improvement plans. Essential Criteria Strong people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Proven experience achieving targets and driving team performance. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to analyse performance data and implement effective improvement actions. Understanding of barriers to employment and the support required to help individuals progress. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment. Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and customer‑focused delivery. Desirable Criteria Experience in employability, welfare‑to‑work, recruitment, training, or similar sectors. IAG qualification. Experience supporting customers with diverse personal, social, or health‑related barriers. Experience of business‑to‑business sales activity. How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact: Robert Rowe - 07935 141342 TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Business Support Lead Location: Hybrid role with opportunity to work remotely and in the office at International House, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent TN23 1HU Salary: c. £27k per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: 37 Hours Per week Closing Date: 7th April 2026 About Us: Stour Environmental Credits Ltd. (SEC) is at the forefront of delivering environmental mitigation solutions to support sustainable development. We work closely with housing developers, planners, and environmental partners to ensure that growth is balanced with ecological responsibility. We are now seeking a Business Support Lead to join our team and provide comprehensive support across our operational activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation that combines business innovation with environmental impact. About The Role: As Business Support Lead, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day business administration to support the General Manager and SEC Directors, along with: Acting as the first point of contact for environmental mitigation enquiries, managing responses via email and our Customer Relationship Management system. Tracking forthcoming planning applications and their environmental mitigation requirements. Recording and monitoring environmental mitigation secured by SEC, reconciling credit sales and scheme outcomes. Providing financial administration, including processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and allocating receipts. Generate Purchase Agreements, maintain spreadsheets for reconciliation of mitigation sales. Coordinating project and board meetings, including agendas, papers, and minutes. Provide statistical information, undertaking research and data analysis for the General Manager and SEC Board.About you: In order to thrive in this role, it is essential that you have strong experience of using and updating databases and spreadsheets along with: Demonstrable experience producing clear, concise written material. Experience of arranging meetings, preparing papers, and taking minutes. Excellent communication skills across email, phone, and face-to-face. Ability to work to tight deadlines with strong organisational skills and prioritisation techniques. Experience in financial administration, including invoice processing and income recording and using basic financial packages similar to Quickbooks.Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that is shaping the future of sustainable development. You'll be part of a small, dedicated team where your work makes a real difference to both the business and the environment. We offer: Hybrid/flexible working Healthcare Defined Contribution Pension SchemePlease click the APPLY button to send your CV and Covering Letter for this role. Candidates With the Relevant Experience or Job Titles of; Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Administration Clerk, Finance Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Business Administrator, Accounts Admin, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant may also be considered

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in civil engineering and urban development. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life across the globe.

The role involves promoting sustainable transport development, managing projects, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of transport planning services.

A performance bag company in the UK is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead sourcing, development, and production processes. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in product development and a strong grasp of sustainability and materials innovation.

Ideal candidates will possess over 3 years of experience in FMCG packaging and printing technologies, alongside a commitment to innovative and sustainable practices. A leading cosmetics brand is seeking a passionate Beauty Assistant Packaging Development Manager in Greater London. You will be respon

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. International Institute for Sustainable Development. Consisting of leading internationa

Senior Business Development Manager (Sustainable Housing Products). Help shape the development and execution of AirEx’s business development strategy across the Social Housing and Local Authority markets. AirEx is excited to be opening a position for a motivated Senior Business Development Manager

A leading supplier of printing solutions seeks an Ink Development Chemist for their R&D team in the United Kingdom.

As part of this, our sustainable development work is helping build better places, and ensure nature is designed into development and investment plans from the outset to strengthen communities and benefit growth. The ability to see the big picture, so you can steer sustainable development work within

The successful candidate will need expertise in mining policy and sustainable practices, with responsibilities including research, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.

Qualifications & Professional Development - GCSE (A-C/Level 2) in Maths and English, recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent), and evidence of continuous professional development in leadership and management. Head of School - Built Environment and Sustainable Development. Head

This global role supports the Global Sustainable Development Director and the Global Sustainable Development Programme/Fund Manager in delivering Arup’s Sustainable Development Strategic Plan. Work closely with the Global Sustainable Development Director and the Global Sustainable Development Prog

This role involves managing ecological projects, conducting surveys, and implementing strategies for sustainable development.

A leading global consulting firm in London is seeking a Sustainable Development Coordinator to support the Global Sustainable Development Director. The role involves managing sustainable development programs, developing business cases, and collaborating with senior leaders to embed sustainability in

We are currently seeking a Head of School for Built Environment and Sustainable Development to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group. Qualifications & Professional Development – GCSE (A–C/Level 2) in Maths and English, recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or eq

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Head of School for Built Environment and Sustainable Development. Responsible for curriculum development and cross-School leadership, you will drive innovation and ensure high-quality education.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with 3 decades of experience working to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. International Institute for Sustainable Development. The IGF Secretariat, hosted by IISD, w

Our goal is to appoint the best candidate to support us in delivering exceptional service that fosters sustainable and successful development for our expanding client base. At Pegasus Group our experience in landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA) is a key component to the success of our proje

Construction Project Manager role, projects located across the South.Construction Project Manager – MOJ Projects (Prison Estates).You must have looked after projects and subcontractors within the construction industry.Location: South of England (multiple prison sites).Contract Type: Ongoing Tempor

Ringwood, Hampshire, + Hybrid home working.DOE + Profit Share and Benefits.This is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys the challenges of working on multiple projects concurrently, delivering exceptionally high-quality projects for our client’s customers

You will hold an HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or building discipline and a management-level Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

You will be responsible for managing complex workstreams driven by strict internal and external regulatory deadlines.The successful candidate will be highly driven, adaptable, and capable of navigating deep complexities within banking policies and practices.Key Projects & Responsibilities.Leading pr

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of school and education-focused developments, focused on project delivery.

Senior Project Manager, Community Artworks, National Cycle Network.When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form.Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Senior Project Manager, Community Artworks, National

Temporary Job - Site based Manager for major Prison Refurb.This large FM and Maintenance company is carrying out a major roof replacement and upgrade to a prison, with .M&E roof-mounted equipment also being changed, along with some fire and smoke equipment.The prison is Victorian, and it will be wo

Project Manager Placement Programme – No Experience Needed.Build a structured, high-earning career in Project Management – starting today.Looking for a career change? Naturally organised and good with people? Or ready to move into a leadership-focused role with real progression? Their Project Ma

Long term interim Technical Services PM role in Kent.Kent – 3 days on site or in the office, with some flexibility for home working.Minimum 6 months – scope to extend to 12.ASAP – urgent interviews and immediate start.My local authority client, based in Kent, is seeking an experienced Technica

Job Title: Design Manager – Modular Construction Location: East Yorkshire (2 days WFH available) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Option to Buy 5 More) Are you a Project Design Manager with experience in modular buildings or offsite constr

Ongoing professional development and support.

A specialist FM provider are hiring a Minor Works PM to join their team to oversee refurb projects.Our client are a specialist facilities service provider who deliver services to a commercial portfolio spanning the UK.They are hiring a Billable Works Project Manager to join their team to oversee the

Our client is expanding their newly created Growth function and is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to support ongoing firmwide growth. TPF Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected and well-established Accountancy Practice as they look to welcome an experienced Bus

Temp job-Project Manager - prison Maintenance.A large FM and Maintenance contractor who runs the contract for the Ministry of Justice to maintain UK Prisons has an exciting opportunity.For a Project Manager to join the team covering the Midlands.This is a temporary role for 3–6 months, initially t

As our Senior Technical Project Manager, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering technical excellence across our most ambitious live productions.Were specifically looking for someone with strong lighting experience, capable of integrating creative lighting design and systems into comple

Work with Asset Strategy to contribute to budget and programme setting and to proposals for scheme reinvestment and re-development.

Contract Project Manager - 6 months initially - 3 days a week on site in Dublin - £525 per day.Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract Project Manager, this is initially 6 months, need to go to site in Dublin x3 days a week and paying £525 per day.Understands and works within com

Support strategic estates planning and contribute to long-term development priorities.

Our client, a leading organisation in the projects and consultancy sector, is offering an exciting opportunity for graduates to launch their career in project management.As a Graduate Project Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers projects across various business functions suppor

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 Hours: 37.Flexi-time Location: Hereford We are seeking an experienced and proactive Engineering Project Manager to join our clients growing team.This is a key role responsible for the succes

Title:Pre-Construction Project Manager x2.Contract Type:Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week.Salary:£57,094 per annum to £63,032 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience.Plus £1,300 Essential Car User Allowance.Reporting Office: London, Stratford.Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of co

Mechanical Project Manager – Buckingham.My client is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager based in Buckinghamshire to join their growing team.Working within a small multi-disciplined team controlling various projects simultaneously from order placement to final account ensuring optimum profits

As a young business, you will join an experienced, diverse team and be involved in all major scoping and development of new events and initiatives.

Bracken Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Project Manager for one of our clients who are working on Civils works in the Buckinghamshire region.The role will include day to day project management duties on site where you will have a site team reporting directly to you.The

This leading water sector design-and-build contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to deliver a major reservoir infrastructure project in the South West.You will take full ownership for the safe, timely and profitable delivery of large water infrastructure as part of AMP8 which wil