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MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales. Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead and support our Earthworks commercial operations. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the delivery of all commercial functions within your schemes — from tender handover through to final account. You’ll play a key role in shaping the performance of the Earthworks department, supporting its continued growth and success. This role requires a strong leader who can manage people effectively, provide sound commercial direction, and build lasting relationships with clients and partners. Occasional travel to project sites and offices will be required. Responsibilities: • Lead, manage, and mentor the Earthworks Commercial Team., • Oversee the commercial performance of multiple projects from inception to completion., • Develop project budgets, resource-based cost plans, and cash flow forecasts., • Assume responsibility for all contractual issues that may arise including accountability for the resolution of contractual issues., • Ensure compliance with company policies and commercial governance processes., • Negotiate and manage subcontracts, including procurement and supply chain relationships., • Prepare and present monthly CVRs and commercial reports to senior management., • Identify risks and opportunities and implement strategies to maximise value., • Support tendering processes, pricing, risk reviews, and bid submissions., • Collaborate closely with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure commercial success., • Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives across projects. You are a confident, organised, and forward-thinking commercial professional. You combine strong leadership with hands-on experience managing major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You’re proactive, commercially sharp, and enjoy mentoring your team to achieve the highest standards of performance. Key Skills • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline., • Professional membership (RICS, CICES, or equivalent) preferred., • At least 10 years’ experience in Civil Engineering, including at least 3 in a senior or management role., • Proven experience managing commercial functions on civil engineering or infrastructure projects., • Excellent understanding of standard forms of contract, ideally NEC., • Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills., • Skilled in MS Office and cost management systems., • Strong communicator with effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills., • Full UK driving licence. (NOTE – Right to Work required as Visa Sponsorship unavailable for these positions) • 24 days annual leave, • Company Pension, • Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme, • Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets #J-18808-Ljbffr

Somerset | Technical Manager An opportunity to take ownership of the technical, food safety, quality and compliance agenda within an established chilled food business. The successful individual will provide strategic direction while remaining close to day-to-day technical activity, customers, suppliers and site operations. Lead the technical function and set clear standards for food safety, quality, regulatory compliance and technical risk management. Act as the principal technical point of contact across operations, commercial teams, procurement, customers and suppliers. Maintain robust systems and standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, shelf life and customer satisfaction. Own the site's technical risk-management approach and promote a strong, proactive food safety culture across the wider business. Ensure HACCP, TACCP and VACCP arrangements remain effective, current and embedded within operational teams. Maintain compliance with BRCGS requirements and continually strengthen the site's quality management systems. Oversee intake and quality-control activity, ensuring deviations are investigated, root causes established and corrective actions delivered. Lead the investigation and close-out of customer complaints, with a focus on sustainable corrective and preventative action. Keep the operation prepared for customer, regulatory and certification audits and ensure agreed standards are consistently achieved. Monitor legal, customer, food safety and environmental obligations, balancing compliance with commercial and operational priorities. Contribute to cost-reduction and sustainability initiatives without compromising product safety or quality. Lead, coach and develop the technical team, creating a capable, resilient function with clear ownership and accountability. Introduce and maintain meaningful technical KPIs, using data and trend analysis to focus activity and improve performance. Build structured cross-training and succession arrangements to reduce dependency on individuals and strengthen team resilience. Identify capability gaps and implement practical development plans covering technical, regulatory, dairy and interpersonal skills. Manage the technical budget and ensure resources are aligned with business priorities. Work cross-functionally to ensure technical considerations are built into operational and commercial decisions. Represent the technical function with customers and understand differing requirements across UK and international markets. Work closely with commercial and supplier-facing colleagues to demonstrate the value of the technical function. Identify technical and compliance risks early in product launches and ensure appropriate controls are in place before market release. Manage and continuously improve supplier approval arrangements, including risk assessments and supporting documentation. Conduct supplier visits and audits where required, combining technical assurance with strong relationship management. Maintain effective relationships with relevant external bodies, customers, suppliers and local authorities. Provide technical leadership for cream product development, ensuring concepts are safe, compliant, technically achievable and commercially appropriate. Support the full development process from initial screening through testing, validation and regulatory compliance. Drive improvements to technical and quality systems to increase right-first-time performance, reduce waste and complaints, and strengthen shelf-life performance. Explore digitalisation and automation opportunities that improve efficiency, data quality and decision-making. Previous experience in a comparable technical leadership position, ideally within chilled food manufacturing and UK retail supply. A strong practical understanding of food safety, quality systems and technical risk management; dairy or cheese experience would be advantageous. Experience implementing and maintaining BRCGS Grade A standards and delivering HACCP-based food safety initiatives. A Food Technology degree or equivalent professional background. Level 4 Food Safety and HACCP qualifications would be advantageous. Confidence working with ERP systems and technical data. Strong leadership, communication, influencing, organisation and people-development skills. Practical experience of internal and external auditing, together with HACCP, TACCP and VACCP. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CDL Recruitment are seeking reliable HGV Class 2 Road Sweeper Drivers for its clients operation based in Marshfield SN14. This is a full time, temp to perm role. HGV 2 experience required Road sweeper experience is not essential as the client will provide training Shift pattern: Monday to Friday from 06:00 to finish (minimum of 47.5 hours per week). About the role: Operate a road sweeper to clean streets, building sites, carparks and other designated areas To always be able to legally undertake your driving duties To ensure your vehicle is roadworthy before and during use. To maintain communication with the Operations office regarding progress of daily work. To complete all relevant paperwork correctly. To report any incidents and accidents immediately to the operations Team. To ensure legal requirements for your hours and working time regulations are complied with To always ensure that work is carried out in a responsible and safe manner with no detriment to the Company or its Customers Who you are: A valid HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence (Class 1 / C+E also welcome) Driver CPC and Digi Tachograph card Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude Someone reliable, organised, and capable of working using their own initiative. Experience of the waste management or construction industry desirable Attention to detail Be a team player with good communication and customer service skills Benefits: A competitive hourly rate, increasing with length of service Overtime potential Local routes Pension scheme Daily bonus 20 days (plus bank holiday) Cycle to work scheme 1 week training and induction programme Free parking Holiday buy scheme Occupational health support Discounted event tickets Licence/Certification: Category C Licence (required) Driver CPC (required) Driver Card (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ