Total 75 Construction / Property job vacancies in Birmingham, B7 4BS

Commercial Lead
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company Overview
An established fit out main contractor in Birmingham, delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. With projects ranging up to £5 million, the company is involved in a mix of office fit-outs, leisure, and other commercial developments across the midlands and as north as Stoke. We are seeking a versatile Quantity Surveyor with the ability to also take on Estimating duties to join our team.

Position Overview
The Commercial Lead will be responsible for the financial management of projects, while also assisting with pricing and estimating. The role requires someone experienced and capable of hitting the ground running, with the ability to work on a variety of sectors and deliver projects up to £5 million. The successful candidate will start off primarily in office fit-out projects but must be flexible and willing to adapt to other sectors such as leisure. This is a client-facing role that offers hybrid working after the initial office-based induction period.

Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pricing: Prepare accurate cost estimates for a range of projects, ensuring competitive pricing and alignment with project specifications.
Cost Management: Oversee and manage project costs from start to finish, ensuring profitability and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Contract Management: Assist in the preparation of tender and contract documentation, including bills of quantities.
Client Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their expectations are met and any issues are resolved promptly.
Risk and Value Management: Identify risks and opportunities, providing cost-effective solutions and value engineering where appropriate.
Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects up to £5 million, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and quality standards.
Flexibility Across Sectors: Work on projects across various sectors, including office fit-outs and leisure, adapting to different project types and client requirements.
Hybrid Working: Work from the office initially to familiarise with systems and team, with flexible working arrangements split between home working and site, with ability to manage own diary (up to 3 days WFH) once settled.

Key Requirements
Experience: Ideally 5+ years' experience in a Commercial role, with proven ability to carry out estimating duties and handle projects independently.
Experience delivering projects up to £5 million, with a focus on office fit-outs and adaptability to work on leisure and other sectors.
Client-Facing Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building lasting client relationships and managing expectations.
Technical Expertise: Competent in preparing estimates, managing costs, and preparing contract documents such as bills of quantities.
Flexibility: Must be adaptable and open to working across multiple sectors, not restricted to any single industry.
Location Flexibility: Able to travel for projects across the Midlands, and as far north as Stoke.
Software Proficiency: Familiar with relevant quantity surveying and estimating software, as well as MS Office.

What We Offer
Salary: Competitive salary package based on experience (DOE).
Flexible Working: Hybrid working model (initially office-based with up to 3 days WFH after settling in).
Career Progression: Opportunity to take on more responsibility and develop.
Varied Projects: Work across a range of sectors and project types, offering both challenge and variety.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D (England) is a leading contractor in the Power Sector, specializing in the design and delivery of multi-utilities. We’re at the forefront of shaping the UK’s infrastructure, and we’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic, multi-utilities team on high-profile HS2 projects based in Birmingham.

Hybrid; 3 days onsite each week.

Purpose of the role:

• Collate costs in relation to infrastructure projects with experience of identifying commercial risks and opportunities in respect of their works
• Deliver varied commercial duties including responsibility for procuring and managing supply chain
• Optimise commercial performance through diligent cost control and value for money opportunities, whilst achieving the required standards and quality for our customers
• Create and maintain commercial relationships to both internal and external stakeholders
• Contract administration with both client and subcontractors
• Provide support and adherence for the Gated Business Lifecycle process.
• Proactively drive career and personal development, including professional certification

What you'll be doing

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Good knowledge of the Company's 'Group Minimum Commercial Expectations' and promotes use and adherence, including other governance requirements in line with the Gated Business Lifecycle process
• Collate cost and value information supporting the cost value reconciliation (CVR) process
• Analyse the tender budget in line with actual cost
• Complete the measurement of works and agreements with clients
• Identifying and value change
• Develop awareness of different programme formats
• Subcontractor account management - variation and payments
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest
• Understand the steps / documentation required
• Assist with subcontract procurement process

Who we're looking for

• An organised, innovative and creative Quantity Surveyor with knowledge and experience of working on Projects
• Experience of collating costs and maximising value
• Experience of working as a QS, including the need to support with financial and commercial control within a project
• Experience of procuring and managing supply chain
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan
• Working towards professional accreditation
• Support development of others around you
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard
• Interest in infrastructure projects
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

As a business Balfour Beatty are committed to supporting our staff in attaining and maintaining their chosen professional accreditation., along with reimbursing annual Professional membership fees.

About us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Opportunity: New Business Senior Underwriter - Property and Casualty (Central Birmingham)

The Benefits:
* Competitive Annual Salary: A robust financial package that values your skills.
* Hybrid (2 days per week working from home)
* Performance-Based Bonus: Annual bonuses reflecting company and individual achievements.
* Generous Pension Contributions: Contributory pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.
* Life Assurance: Coverage up to 10x your annual salary.
* Ample Paid Time Off: 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
* Exclusive Employee Discounts: Special discounts across company services.
* Health & Wellness Benefits: Including gym benefits to support your overall wellbeing.

The Role: New Business Senior Underwriter - Property and Casualty
We are representing a well-established, award-winning Commercial Lines Insurer that is expanding its Birmingham team with a New Business Senior Underwriter specializing in Property and Casualty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team known for service excellence and strong industry recognition.

As a Senior Underwriter, you'll play a critical role in managing the branch's profitability and income, impacting financial results for designated accounts and broker partners. Your expertise will also influence the Underwriting team's development, fostering collaboration with key stakeholders and enhancing the branch's technical and trading capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
* Represent the organization by presenting solutions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, utilizing industry knowledge and technical underwriting expertise.
* Collaborate with Trading Underwriters to develop customized coverage options that align with client needs.
* Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate growth opportunities, strengthening relationships with brokers and clients.
* Lead large case management for new business, with a focus on profitable growth.
* Develop collaborative broker relationships to drive commercial business generation and retention.
* Underwrite new business in alignment with company standards, serving as a referral point for other team Underwriters.
* Maintain a strategic communication plan with influential brokers to ensure financial KPIs are met.
* While this role does not have direct reports, you will be supporting and coaching other Underwriters to enhance team performance.

What You'll Bring to the Team:
* A flexible, growth-focused mindset, eager to challenge existing processes and improve outcomes.
* Extensive technical underwriting expertise within a commercial insurance environment.
* A thorough understanding of the insurance market and commercial lines processes.
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in decision-making across varied underwriting scenarios.
* High commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to cultivate lasting broker relationships.
* Excellent analytical abilities, with experience in account monitoring and action planning.
* Eligibility to work in the UK, meeting all regulatory requirements.

About the Employer
Our client is a reputable name in the insurance sector, recognized for excellence in supporting their broker partners and clients. This organization is committed to empowering its employees with flexible work arrangements, balanced between remote work, office time, and client visits as needed.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our superb client in the Property Damage Restoration sector is seeking a number of Property Restoration Supervisors to join them on a full time permanent basis owing to business growth. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm covering the whole of the Midlands.

Working as part of a specialist team, as a Supervisor, your role will be involved in the man management of a team of technicians and agency staff who are responsible for the restoration of commercial properties following flooding or fires, where the are stripping our those properties of their damaged fixtures and fittings and drying out / cleaning up of the properties. ensuring team compliance, provide support to Project Managers, assist your teams with technical difficulties, CDM, effective control of sub contract budget and costs, coordination of suppliers and deliveries to site, ensure staff productivity, regular report writing, team performance management, keeping accurate records, conducting appraisals, working to KPI’s, quality & Health& Safety audits, and other related duties.

To be considered for the role Property Restoration Supervisor, you will have previous experience in a similar damage restoration position along with construction site supervision, will ideally hold a PASMA and IPAF certificate, have manual dexterity, good level of electrical and mechanical knowledge, pc literate and a good level of general education.

You will have excellent communication skills along with empathy and customer service skills. You must be able to work away from home on a regular basis during very busy times where accommodation will be paid and you will receive a £25.00 dinner allowance per night.

In return for the role of Property Restoration Supervisor, our client is offering a starting salary of £30,000, overtime over 40 hours, laptop, mobile phone, 25 days paid annual leave, plus statutory holidays, pension, life assurance after probationary period, social events, career training and progression.

Send your CV now for consideration for the role of Property Restoration Supervisor.

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Our superb client in the Property Damage Restoration sector is seeking a number of Trainee Restoration Technicians owing to business growth. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm covering the Midlands part of the UK UK. It is essential that you have a full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 points on licence) and your own transport to be considered for the role.

As a Trainee Restoration Technician, you will be involved in the restoration of commercial and some residential properties following events such as fire or flooding. You will be responsible for stripping out properties of their fixtures and fittings following water / fire damage, setting up equipment to begin and complete the drying out process so that the property can be restored back to full use. You will upload project reports and updates to company claims management system. You will attend team meetings and will be required to travel extensively and stay away from home regularly during the week and when required in fully expensed accommodation with a meal allowance.

To be considered for the role of Trainee Restoration Technician , you will have previous experience in a similar damage restoration or construction labouring position where you have worked extensive with building materials, you will have manual dexterity, pc literate and a good level of general education. You will have excellent communication skills along with empathy and customer service skills. You must be able to work away from home on a regular basis and sometimes at short notice.

For the role of Trainee Restoration Technician, our client is offering a starting salary £25,000 with overtime over 40 hours, company vehicle, laptop, mobile phone, 25 days paid annual leave, plus statutory holidays, pension, life assurance after probationary period, social events, career training and progression.

Send your CV now for consideration.

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

A rapidly growing Commercial law firm based in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Paralegal, paying up to £24,500 plus benefits. This is a newly created and exciting role due to the rapidly growing team.

The Paralegal will be supporting the Real Estate Team, in particular on case involving Real Estate Development work, Residential conveyancing and Plot Sales. Previous Lease Extension work would also be advantageous in this role.

Duties will include the following:

• Managing multiple workflow trackers, calendar management (pertaining to completion/
• AP1, Cancellation and SDLT submission deadlines).
• Assisting with the day-to-day supervision of the paralegals and trainees within
• the team, ensuring they are delivering a quality service and meeting client expectations.
• Dealing with client enquiries
• Preparing and approving transfer deeds and leases and dealing with their
• execution and completion.
• Reviewing replies to pre-completion requisitions
• Submitting, reviewing, and interpreting priority searches
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and arranging payment within the
• statutory timescales.
• Preparing AP1 applications to minimise Requisitions and to deal with any Land
• Registry Requisitions that may arise.
• Arranging for files to be closed down once all completions pertaining to that
• matter have been completed.
• Keeping tidy and accurate files, records, and trackers both in hard copy and
• electronically and ensure LEXCEL compliance.

The firm are ideally looking for an experienced candidate with over two years experience in paralegal work. You will have some experience in a paralegal role that includes property contracts following exchange and through to completion and registration, as well as dealing with matters in volume. Experience in development work, residential conveyancing and plot sales would be most suitable.

If you are a paralegal looking for your next role in Real Estate then please apply directly to the advert!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Are you an exceptional Quantity Surveying professional that is both technically skilled and commercially aware? Do you have further experience in the affordable housing sector? Let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Head of Building Surveying to provide consultancy services to a range of customers as part of a growing housing, construction, technical services, and asset management services consultancy. This permanent role is offered on a hybrid working basis.

The objective of the role will be to work with an experienced technical services team to deliver a wide range of progressive project work whilst helping to successfully execute property assets and constructions projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing the most appropriate pricing method and models for projects and frameworks; quality check cost models; provide cost estimates prior to procurements; maintain a register of benchmark prices; the creation, review an critique of contract documentation; prepare tenders, bill of quantities, work schedules, specifications and schedules of rates; understand and undertake duties in relation to CDM regulations; identify and mitigate risk; keep abreast of relevant legislation and market news; and act as a driven member of an in0-hosue consultancy team committed to delivering high quality and cost effective solutions to customers.

Must Have

• An exceptional track record in the construction industry, with commercial experience of pre and post contract Quantity Surveying.
• Experience of construction and commercial Project Management in new developments, redevelopments, maintenance, and other forms construction to include CDM Regulations, and Health & Safety.
• Experience of working with the Social Housing sector, either directly or with a supplier, covering Asset Management, Construction, and Technical Services.
• Experience of writing and working with Complex Building Specifications & Pricing Models, as well as technical specification development, legal & contractual documentation, and construction service contracts.
• Experience of Property Maintenance, Decent Homes, and Property Defects & Remediation.

Nice to Have

• Experience of managing procurement projects for construction or asset management.
• Experience of the legal regulatory framework around housing maintenance.
• Detailed experience of residential development in the affordable housing sector.
• Preparing and delivering business plans and projects in pre-construction.
• A relevant subject matter degree, HNC, or certification(s), and/or certification in a related discipline such CIOB, RICS, CIAT.

As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based, split 50/50 between with time spent working from home, an office in central Birmingham, and travel to customer sites for which you will receive an essential car users' allowance and costs catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and health insurance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.

Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Your new company
You will be joining an established utilities contractor based in the Birmingham area working on multi-utility schemes for high-profile clients. This organisation offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development as well as the opportunity to work on an array of exciting projects. Having secured an additional £30m worth of work on top of their already healthy order book, they are looking to onboard a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be based in their Birmingham office and be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Producing and providing accurate forecasts of project costs to completion/final value
• Managing subcontractor accounts
• Liaising with clients and other key project stakeholders
• Monitoring cash flow and valuation plans
• Managing subcontractor tender processes
• Providing accurate reports of costs and values on the projects on a weekly basis.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Experience at an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor level
• Good working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Sound negotiation and organisational skills
• A doer attitude and be able to liaise with clients, site teams and subcontractors.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A starting salary dependent on your experience
• Company car or car allowance
• 28 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Matched company pension contribution
• Training and development
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a leading contractor
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this contractor.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
You will join a leading Tier One Contractor who specialises in the delivery of highway construction and highway maintenance projects across the Midlands region. Due to recently awarded projects, they are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Your new role
You will oversee payment applications, create appraisals, and prepare project reports while directly collaborating with the site teams and reporting to the Commercial Manager. In addition to this, you will prepare CVRs and final accounts while assessing potential contracts to project the company's financial situation.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering industry. Working within the Highways sector is desired, but not essential. Also, you will have familiarity with NEC3 or 4 contracts. Being degree qualified will be advantageous to your application, although this isn't vital.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work on a long-term freelance role within the Birmingham area with a recognised Tier 1 contractor. In addition to this, you will receive access to Hays Temp Worker benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
You will be joining an established contractor based in Birmingham working on water schemes for high-profile clients. This organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Quantity Surveyor to join their highly successful team. This is a permanent position in their Birmingham office with the option for flexible working.

Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Producing and providing accurate forecasts of project costs to completion/final value
• Managing subcontractor accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and valuation plans
• Managing subcontractor tender processes
• Providing accurate reports of costs and values on the projects
• Conducting site visits as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Experience at an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor level
• Good working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience working on civil, mechanical and/or electrical works in the water sector (ideal).

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Flexible working
• Matched company pension contribution
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a leading contractor
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this organisation.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you an experienced Senior Surveyor looking for a new challenge? Our client, a reputable social housing company based in the Midands, is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join their team.

This role is integral to the programmed capital investment side of the business, focusing on overseeing planned replacement projects within the housing stock.

The Role:
As a Senior Surveyor, you will:

• Act as the main point of contact for the surveying side of the business.
• Oversee and manage two surveyors.
• Diagnose and devise a schedule of projects across the housing stock.
• Oversee the roll-out of planned replacement programmes.

The Candidate:
The ideal Senior Surveyor will have:

• Experience working on social housing.
• Previous experience as a surveyor or senior surveyor.
• The ability to set and manage budgets effectively.

The client is a well-regarded organisation based in the Midlands, known for its commitment to quality and excellence in managing housing stock. They are focused on capital investments and ensuring the efficient roll-out of planned programmes.

If you are a skilled Senior Surveyor with a background in social housing and project / budget management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the housing sector.

This role may also interest those looking for positions such as Housing Surveyor, Capital Investment Manager, Property Surveyor, Asset Manager, or Social Housing Consultant.
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Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Our client is an established contractor working on non-infrastructure water schemes for high-profile clients. This organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Quantity Surveyor to join their highly successful team. This is a full-time office-based position in the Birmingham area with site travel as and when required.

Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Producing and providing accurate forecasts of project costs to completion/final value
• Managing subcontractor accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and valuation plans
• Managing subcontractor tender processes
• Providing accurate reports of costs and values on the projects.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Experience at an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor level
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contracts
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience working on civil, mechanical and/or electrical works in the water sector (ideal).

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Matched company pension contribution
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a leading contractor
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this organisation.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are expanding our commercial management team to support National Highways' annual £1bn investment programme to maintain the Strategic Road Network. As part of this, we have exciting opportunities for Quantity Surveyors, with defined cost audit experience, to join our centralised audit team.

You will lead on the commercial and contract management of defined cost audits supporting a portfolio of schemes individually varying in value from £1m to more than £30m. The nature and diversity of the portfolio ensures the opportunity for you to enhance your skills, capabilities and experience in a complex delivery environment. In addition to auditing you will spend a portion of your time leading and supporting the commercial delivery of schemes for the regional office's local renewals capital programme.

The role can be based from any of the following UK offices: Bristol, Basingstoke, Maidstone, Quinton, Bedford, Nottingham, Warrington or Preston, however regular travel to Birmingham to attend team days will be required, together with travel to Contractors offices to carry out cost audits. In all cases we have a flexible hybrid working approach, meaning the role will be a combination of working in your local office/agile home working.

What you'll be leading on

• Lead on cost and contract audits to ensure contractor compliance with contract conditions
• Day to day contract and commercial management including managing communication and notifications to timescales, managing and valuing compensation events and early warnings and review and agree final account using CEMAR contract management portal.
• Assess payment applications using National Highways CEMAR.
• Provide contractual advice to the business and the service delivery team.
• Act as a line manager and mentor to Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Graduates and Apprentices and provide on-going support in their professional development.

To be successful you'll need

• Relevant degree and/or have secured chartered professional status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or above), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (MCInstCES or above) or an equivalent membership of a relevant professional body (Candidates not holding chartered professional status must be able to demonstrate substantive and direct personal experience working as a quantity surveyor having regard to the experience requirements listed under business knowledge and experience above)
• Demonstrable experience in option C/E defined cost auditing for people and equipment against NEC schedule of Cost Components
• Demonstrable experience of delivering quantity surveying/commercial functions, preferably in a civil engineering/infrastructure environment, desirably using NE4C forms of contract
• Proficient user of excel and familiarity with contract management and administration software systems (e.g. CEMAR)
• Experience of successfully delivering multiple projects in a comparable environment working for either the client or contractor.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills is desirable.

A bit about us

There's never been a better time to join our Commercial Operations team.

We're a growing, vibrant team helping to drive the most ambitious roads investment programme our country has ever seen. You'll be involved in the design of our modern, progressive contracts and partnerships, negotiating best commercial terms, galvanizing innovation and producing smart cost estimates and plans. Building in every opportunity to ensure that our customers and road workers get home safe and well every day while travelling or working on our road network.

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Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting our client in the social housing sector in recruiting a Building Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. It is an exciting time to join the organisation with their ambitious plans for further growth and development.
Your new role
Your role will see you take responsibility for ensuring that residential properties are surveyed accordingly, focusing in either investment projects, structural projects, or disrepair. Key responsibilities involved in your role include:

• Carry out inspections to ensure compliance with key social housing legislation and contract specifications.
• Undertake surveys to identify and investigate the cause of a variety of issues, including structural damage, disrepair, and damage.
• Support in the delivery of major works and investment programmes.
• Produce detailed schedules of works, including all documentation required to source and procure materials.
• Plan, manage and support with the coordination of health and safety on specific projects.
• Identify and resolve complex issues.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will ideally be qualified to degree level in Building Surveying, or be qualified by extensive experience in your field. You will have related experience in a similar position and will be able to confidently discuss this during pre-registration. You should have understanding of the key legislation within social housing and building control, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act, PAS 2030 and PAS 2035. You also MUST have the Right to Work in the UK, as sponsorship will not be provided, and candidates without the right to work in the UK need not apply.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent additional benefits including 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, matched pension contribution up to 10%, plus an employee rewards scheme, and much more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Managing Quantity Surveyor

Role: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham - Midlands based projects

Salary: £85,000- £95,000 DOE - will pay more for exceptional candidates

Benefits: Car allowance, pension, health and life insurance and bonus

Fawkes and Reece are currently looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team based in Birmingham. They are a Leading Tier 1 Contractor who work on projects for both public and private sector clients on schemes up to £200m in value across a variety of sectors including but not limited to, commercial, mixed-use, hotels, luxury high rise, student accommodation and industrial

About the Managing Quantity Surveyor role

Due to securing an exciting pipeline of projects my client is now looking to expand their team with the addition of a Managing Quantity Surveyor. The ideal candidate will have worked either multiroom, hotel or student accommodation projects previously from inception to completion.

This role would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who has experience leading teams who is looking for the next step in their career or a Managing Quantity Surveyor who is seeking a new challenge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who truly have one of the best reputations in the market.

Requirements for Managing Quantity Surveyor role

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or leading main contractor
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ideally have worked on multiroom, hotel or student accommodation schemes
• Experience overseeing more junior member of the team
• Degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but not essential
• UK Driving License.

What we offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor role

Salary: £80,000- £90,000 DOE - will pay more for exceptional candidates

Benefits: Car allowance, pension, health and life insurance and bonus

If you would like more information on the Senior Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Jessica Johnston in our Birmingham office on 07584 670 995.