Total 3 Construction / Property job vacancies in Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot, Berkshire, RG30 4FS

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.



Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


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As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Job Ref: QAD 2049/0111


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About the Role

We are looking for a Low Voltage to High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our team!

Base Location: Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Yeovil, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot

Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 Plus:

- 37 hour working week.

- Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.

- Company vehicle provided.

- Training provided to gain further authorisations.

- Overtime & travel time available.

- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

SSEN are looking to hire an LV/HV Electrical Lead Construction Fitter to be based in any location in our Southern region.

You'll be part of a great team that is there to help and support each other. An environment where you are encouraged to suggest improvements and where safety is our number one priority.

The key responsibilities will include:

- Working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.

- Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.

- Installation of fixed relays onto existing relay panels. Installation and commissioning of CT Metering apparatus.

- Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.

- Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators. The ability to read and interpret single line wiring diagrams and cable ferruling.

- A high regard for safety, especially on construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.

- Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at height, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

- A clean driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.