Total 3 Construction / Property job vacancies in Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9XP

Your new company
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join Reading Borough Council on a permanent basis - this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to a vibrant and ever evolving community in Reading! Reading is a great place to live and to work, as part of 'Team Reading' you will have an opportunity to play an individual role in making Reading, and the council, a successful and vibrant place.

Your new role
Reading Borough Council are seeking a dynamic and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join the estates and strategic property team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting valuations and managing estate work across Reading Borough Council's property portfolio. Your expertise will help the council to optimise property assets and support strategic decision-making moving forwards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess a degree in estate management, surveying, or a related or equivalent qualification. In addition, you will need to be a current member of RICS, and also be a RICS Registered Valuer.

What you'll get in return
A job at Reading Borough Council will offer an opportunity to make a difference, continue to grow professionally, and to find an excellent balance between home life and your professional endeavours. Last year, 93% of staff at Reading Borough Council gave positive feedback specifically regarding the hybrid and flexible working opportunities available at the council. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of continuous professional development, excellent annual leave entitlement, and you'll also have access to the local government pension scheme.

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Estimator

One of our key clients are currently looking for an Estimator to join their rapidly expanding team based in Bracknell. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within commercial fit outs.

Job Description

• Carrying out all estimating company wide for both Maintenance and Projects division, ranging for £1k - £1million
• Analyse and evaluate project specifications and drawings
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate cost planning
• Monitor project progress and provide regular cost reports and valuations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose value engineering solutions
• Carrying out site visits, surveys and take offs

Ideally/Must have

• Commercial construction knowledge with fit outs
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques
• Excellent analytic and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Microsoft outlook and excel experience

Package

• £40 - £60k per year depending on experience
• Office based from Bracknell office
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Pension
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays - additional day per year service after first two years
• Statutory sick pay
• Laptop and phone

If you think you would be suitable for the above role and would like some more details please apply below. Alternatively you can call us on 01189505011.

What's involved with this role:

Role: Contract Strategic Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor

Job Ref: QAD 2049/0111

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 18 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Strategic Commercial Lead to guide the commercial and procurement aspects of major construction projects. In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and managing costs and budgets across the RIBA lifecycle, ensuring that procurement aligns with project goals, timelines, and budgets.

You will also oversee the development and implementation of NEC contracts, contract cost models, and performance management approaches, securing value for money and high-quality standards through careful evaluation and negotiation of tenders.

Ideal candidates will bring a background in complex infrastructure projects—particularly within sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, or Utilities—and possess experience in public contract regulations, commercial risk management, and contractor performance incentivisation. Chartered or actively working towards MRICS accreditation is essential.

Key accountabilities:

Cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle in preparation for procurement of major construction.
Collation of NEC forms of contract and other commercial documents for procurement.
Development of contract cost models and performance management and incentivisation approaches for use in the contract documentation, ensuring these comply with the project brief, timescales, budget estimates, all relevant contractual requirements, legislation and regulations.
Own the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders, by measuring, validating, benchmarking tenderers proposals, to enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.
Capturing, recording, and utilising cost data for use on future procurements reporting into the Estimating Benchmarking database.
Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase to deliver a sound contract for contract award.

Essential:

Complex major construction experience.
Knowledge of or experience working within public contract regulations environment.
Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Utilities or other related infrastructure environment.
Chartered or working towards MRICS or other related qualification.
Cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle.
Ability to design Contractor performance management and incentivisation approaches.
Experience in the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to assess and deliver value of money.
Ability to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase.



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Job Ref: QAD 2049/0111


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