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M&E Quantity Surveyor, Central London, c£400 a day - DOE - M&E Contractor experience

Are you an established M&E Quantity Surveyor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector.
Based in Central London, would you relish the opportunity to work with one of London's most prestigious Building Services contractors?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a variety of M&E packages of up to £30M.Working with contractors and extensive knowledge of Design and Build contracts would be advantageous as would experience of Pre and post contract projects through from conception to final account handover. Large residential project experience would be advantageous.

As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E Quantity Surveyors, M&E Estimators, M&E Project managers, M&E Managers, M&E Project and M&E Design Engineers, M&E Coordinators and CAD Draughtsman.
For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

About the role

Balfour Beatty have a fantastic opportunity for a Benchmarking Engineer/Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects team, this role will be based at Canary Wharf, London.

Our Major Projects business delivers large-scale, innovative, and complex infrastructure projects which keep the UK moving and the economy thriving. We operate within three principal markets; Transportation; Energy and Power, and Major Infrastructure.

We are looking for an individual with the passion and potential to support our transition to a data-driven business.

As a Benchmarking Engineer/Estimator/Quantity Surveyor you will provide benchmarking and analysis services on major complex infrastructure projects across the transportation and energy sectors. Ensuring cost, time and carbon data is structured in preconstruction and delivery in a way that facilitates collection and aggregation of consistent, comparable, and meaningful data for benchmarking and supporting the preconstruction and delivery teams in periodically collating benchmarking data for input to the system.

What you'll be doing

Other key responsibilities will be:

• Support preconstruction and delivery teams to incorporate benchmark coding in estimates, forecasts, finance, and planning systems to enable systematic and periodic harvesting of benchmarking data.
• Embedding benchmarking into Business As Usual processes, through the BMS and by providing training and guidance
• Support the development of time and production benchmarking by working through necessary steps with the planning community – coded P6 and AIMS data, data processing and structuring for ingestion into PowerBI, continued data gathering through project lifecycle.
• Support preconstruction and project teams to produce options assessments using the benchmarking system (currently cost and carbon, but also in future, time) and to upskill others in this capability.
• Benchmarking shall be an essential part of governance and support decision-making at bid, preconstruction and construction stages – support preconstruction and project delivery teams to achieve this.
• Continual improvement of benchmarking processes and systems through learning and experience; providing recommendations for improvements

Who we're looking for

What we are looking for:

• Relevant industry experience in a technical role (engineering / planning / commercial) on a range of major infrastructure / civil engineering projects
• A good understanding of construction methods, processes, and temporary works
• Experience of bid, preconstruction or construction delivery phases of projects incorporating major, complex civil engineering
• Good planning, management, and organisation skills
• Able to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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We have a great opportunity for a Night Shift Construction Manager working with a fit out contractor in Central London on a project due to run for circa 9-10 months.

The Projects are valued circa £500K-£3M and tend to be fit out projects. You will be responsible for managing the site and will have to be quite an expert in logistics and they will include some external works also.

You will be reporting to the Project Manager daily. Whilst managing the site, you must also be maintaining a high standard of health & safety while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

The project is working in a live environment throughout the day thus the need for a night manager to come in and push the programme at night, it is essential that the manager is a programme pusher. The project will involve, Alterations, Welding, Hot works meaning H&S is an absolute must.

The ideal Site Manager must have:

• Have CAT A / B Fit Out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Have experience in delivering commercial fit outs
• Major experience in M+E
• Experience and understanding of the floor plate of the building
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle minutes efficiently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Site Manager on commercial projects
• Interpersonal skills so you can get on with the rest of the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs

What's in it for you as the Site Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor
• Competitive rate
• An opportunity for on-going freelance work with an established Fit out contractor
• Excellent team culture

Apply today or for more information email your CV to zgrandysmith@frlondon.co.uk or call 07542024897

About the role of M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

In this role as an M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor you will have the chance to work with a leading M&E Subcontractor, working on large projects with Main Contractors such as McLaren, Ballymore, Mace and more. This company offers a real chance at career progression, a friendly/close knit team and long term stability.

Responsibilities for M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Feasibility, Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project.
• Preparing tender documents, contracts, budgets & bills of quantities.
• Liaising with clients & contractors to ensure the budget requirements are met.
• Managing cashflow for large MEP packages throughout delivery.
• Compiling and issuing commercial reports to the project leadership team for CVR's
• Preparing forecasts and reports on financial status and cash flow.
• Ensuring that the month on month cash position is positive and the forecasted project margin is met or exceeded.

Requirements for M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Experience with commercially managing high value M&E projects.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel skills being a must.
• Knowledge of tender processes and have experience in handling contracts and legal issues.
• Experience of M&E Quantity Surveying and financial knowledge of construction costs.
• An understanding of contracts and the tender process as well as being able to read drawings and understand contracts.

If you would like to hear more about this position, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV or contact James Bennett at jbennett@frlondon.co.uk.

Senior Building Control Surveyor needed in London - Reference: 012643

Flexible working within reason, site assessments/inspections required.

Role Purpose
• Assist the Senior Building Surveyor in the day to day management of an area of the Borough and to deputise for the Principal Building Surveyor during absences.
• The processing and scrutiny of Building Regulation applications.
• Inspection of building works
• The provision of general building control advice.
• Marketing of the Service to secure new business and income streams

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Are you a highly experienced Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for fit-out and carpentry and a proven track record of successful claims management?

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented QS to lead the commercial success of a major £10m fit-out project in Zone 1 London. You will be working for a reputable, specialist fit out/carpentry subcontractor with a strong track record of delivering exceptional projects.

This is your opportunity to:

• Take the lead on a high-profile project: Manage all commercial aspects of the £10m contract, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Lead a dedicated team: Work closely with the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and positive relationships.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies: Drive value engineering, manage variations, and ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Make strategic decisions: Identify and mitigate risks, negotiate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contribute to a successful team: Collaborate with our team to deliver exceptional quality and maintain our reputation for excellence.
• Champion claims management: Lead the development and submission of robust claims, including EOTs, variations, and cost increases, to secure the best possible outcomes for the project.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience as a Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the fit-out/carpentry sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-value contracts, including experience with complex claims management.
• Strong understanding of cost management, risk management, contract law, and claims procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach.

We offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum.
• A rewarding opportunity to lead a high-profile project in Zone 1.
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to work with a specialist team on challenging and exciting projects.
• Continued professional development opportunities.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced QS with proven claims management expertise, ready to take on a leading role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to [insert email address].

Ready to make your mark on a landmark project and showcase your claims management expertise? Apply today!

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Your new company
This reputable, established real estate investment firm is based out of their head office in North London. The company has excellent links to overground and underground train services in stunning newly refurbished offices.

Your new role
The role will be supporting in the treasury and finance functions, working across multiple investments and JV's. The role will include:> Weekly bank reconciliations
> Posting journals - accruals / prepayment
> Preparation of trial balances
> Reviewing budgets vs spend
> Reporting to JV partners on progress
> Other ad hoc duties as requested by the Finance Director

What you'll need to succeed
The client is keen to meet with candidates who have worked in broad and busy finance roles, ideally with property or from the financial services sector. Candidates must have commenced or looking to commence their AAT qualifications and have strong Excel knowledge.

What you need to do now
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About the role of Quantity Surveyor:

Opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the London office of a fit-out contractor operating for over 25 years, working on projects of up to £20 million.

Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor:

• Procurement across all sub-contracting accounts.
• Pricing and managing change/variations.
• Site Meetings.
• Working through from first stage tender process, all the way through to completion and final accounts.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor:

• 5 years' experience within a construction quantity surveying position with a developer, main or fit out contractor.
• Quantity surveying degree or a similar construction-based qualification.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with co-workers and management.

What we offer for a Quantity Surveyor:

• £65k-£75k base annual salary.
• An environment that inspires individuals to reach their full potential with opportunities to develop and grow through structured development plans tailored to meet individual needs.
• Joining a company that makes a positive impact on people, projects and the community around it, with over £150k raised for charity across fundraisers and team events.

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Alex Leaver in our London office on 07921 466436.

Responsibilities

• Experience in pre & post contract administration
• Prepare tender cost submission / quantity take off / cost evaluation
• Source for subcontractors and suppliers

Requirements

• B.Sc / Diploma (Building/QS) or equivalent
• 2 or 3 years of related experience in Civil Engineering environment such as road, earth and external works.

1. Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring assigned projects works.

2. Coordination with clients, consultants, authorites, project team and sub-contractor for site work progress.

3. Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status.

4. Developing specifications for the project's needed equipment.

5. Reviewing the engineering tasks and initiating the necessary corrective actions.

6. Ensuring the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable to maintain & monitor the schedule of equipment’s’ renewal as to fulfil the statutory requirements (e.g. Lifting gear)
• Responsible to raise the departmental purchase requisition for approval
• Handle and coordinates on the incoming and outgoing invoices and delivery orders
• Work with Logistic Assistant to cross check and confirm on the machinery movement for billing
• Perform data entry and ensure on the accuracy
• Maintain appropriate filling of documentations for easier retrieval
• Ensure the practices and procedures meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements
• Ensure safety practices and housekeeping are maintained to the highest standard
• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned

Requirement:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration or any other relevant field of studies
• 1 years relevant experience
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office

Other Information:

• Working hour: 5 days work week
• Company transport provided

• Manage construction activities to make sure that compliance with cost, time, contract specification, health and safety, quality and environmental requirements are achieved; manage the delvelopment and implementation of programmes associated with project plans.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Participate in the evaluation of the suitability of subcontractors.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Liaise with subcontractors and other service providers in relation to programmes and workmanship.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Liaise with the safety personnel to undertake risk assessment and develop suitable control methods.