Senior Site Manager – Kent
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Kent
Region:
Kent
A Senior Site Manager is immediately required to join a known housebuilder in Kent on a number of developments. The ideal candidate will be based locally or willing to travel there on a daily basis. Experience and longevity with a residential developer are essential. My client is offering a competitive salary DOE.
These will be beautiful new developments of one, two, and three-bedroom homes which have been thoughtfully designed to be both practical and flexible. Each finished to a high standard and benefiting from excellent use of light and space, offering you contemporary living in the heart of the countryside.
Purpose of Job: To manage the day-to-day operations on the company’s building sites so that the contract is completed safely, on time, and to the required standard, whilst complying with all relevant legislation and accepted industry best practice.
Duties and responsibilities:
Produce, work to, and report on a daily program.
Manage the works so that they are completed on time and to the standard required and arrange for the project to be signed off.
Organize the workforce under his direct supervision so that they are fully occupied, working towards clear objectives and to required standards.
Organize and liaise with sub-contractors with particular reference to meeting their agreed targets/programs.
In order to maintain the overall program for the works.
Identify critical path items, including information, that are required to maintain the works program, scheduling them, sourcing them, ensuring that the contracts manager is informed of any items that need to be put on the procurement schedule where lead times are known.
Liaise with the contracts manager to coordinate labor requirements including organizing agency labor as and when required.
Procurement of materials from the buying department and checking their delivery on site, notifying suppliers immediately of any discrepancies/damaged items so that they can be replaced with minimal effect on the works program.
Hold regular site meetings with sub-contractors and report on progress and performance, and bring to the attention of the contract manager any issues that are or are likely to cause delay to the works program.
Identify snagging items throughout the course of the project and arrange for them to be rectified together with all items brought to his attention by the client/architect, coordinating the trades through to completion so that the highest standards are maintained and post-contract snagging is kept to a minimum.
Arrange visits by building control and or NHBC inspectors as and when required throughout the contract and arrange signing off at completion.
Please note that this job description is subject to the company's equal opportunities policy.
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Senior Site Manager (Education Projects)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + car/allowance + travel + bonus (discretionary) + 25 days holiday
Location: Kent
A leading, highly reputable main contractor that undertakes a range of projects across multiple sectors has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join on a permanent basis, working on new build and refurbishment projects within the education sector up to £5m.
The company has been around for a very long time and has a great reputation within the industry. They turnover circa £50m and deliver projects in London, as well as the Home Counties. As a business, they carry out a range of work including new build, internal and external refurbishments, fit‑out and alteration projects, between £100,000 and £10m in value, with a range of public and private clients.
They have recently been awarded a number of projects as part of a 4‑year framework agreement within the education sector, carrying out a range of new build and refurbishment projects to schools and academies in the Southern Counties.
They have a project due to commence in a couple of months in Kent, a £3m new build school which will last approximately 1 year. They also have a number of other projects due to commence within the area over the next 4 years and are looking for somebody to join them on a permanent basis.
Experience
Track record working on education projects for a reputable main contractor
Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects up to £5m in value
Understand the 2-stage D&B procurement route
Strong on Health & Safety and paperwork
Presentable with strong client‑facing skills
Excellent man management skills
SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid
If you are a Senior Site Manager with the right experience and you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on: 07733 529 573
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Senior Site Manager – London – £55,000 – plus package
A leading developer is looking for a strong professional to become a senior site manager on a dynamic residential scheme in Kent. This client is committed to the highest standards of design, construction and employee satisfaction.
Duties:
Measuring performance of the overall site against benchmarks set by higher management
A key role in using industry knowledge to compile procedures and trade specifications
Review of staff internal training courses
Monitoring health and safety and keeping
Experience:
SMSTS Qualified
Developer or main contractor experience
House building around 30+ projects units and up
Design, procurement and health and safety management
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with arguably one of the best Developers in London.
Salary:
£55,000 plus package
Location:
Kent
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A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Site Manager in Kent to oversee new residential developments. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing construction projects and coordinating with subcontractors to ensure timely completion. Strong communication skills and knowledge of industry regulations are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on beautiful new homes designed for contemporary living. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Opportunity with a globally leading IP CCTV manufacturer, supporting regional Sales Account Managers, Partners, and End Users with all technical aspects of system specification and design.
Technical Requirements:
IP networking and IT literacy are essential. CCTV and Access Control background is a must. Familiarity with the sales process, networking experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Word, MS Project, and AutoCAD are also required.
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Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Kent – Competitive Salary
A main contractor with over £50m turnover is on the lookout for an experienced project surveyor to be based in Kent. Ideally to have experience working on healthcare projects.
My client operates across a broad range of sectors, including housing, large regeneration schemes, education, health and mixed-use. We have built a reputation as a leading regeneration business working to provide cross subsidy partnerships including an increasing portfolio of development opportunities including private sale. A typical scheme has a construction value of £22m to £60m and will be primarily residential based. We also manage a smaller proportion of education and healthcare schemes.
Salary:
Competitive Salary
Location:
Kent
Region:
Kent
Benefits
A competitive salary
Generous holiday allocation and pension scheme
Flexible working arrangement
Travel allowance or car
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Discounts on high street and online brands, gym membership and childcare
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance, income protection and private health care
A progressive approach to maternity benefits
Professional subscription and membership fees
Responsibilities
Financial cost control of current contracts
Financial reporting of current contracts
Improving financial return of current contracts
Delegation and mentoring junior staff
Cost Control of building contracts
Cost advise to Contracts Managers
Purchasing and negotiating Sub Contract orders
Paying and monitoring Subcontractor progress
Cost reporting and forecasting out turn costs
Client Liaison and Value forecasting for Client Team
Maximise monthly cash flows
Maximising contract Value
Maximising profit
Monitoring progress of purchasing of Sub Contract orders
Managing small teams
Mentoring and training small teams
Monitoring progress of subordinates
Setting standards and targeting subordinates
Promote Company Values
Identify Risks/opportunities
Identify priorities
Experience Required
Recognised qualifications, HNC minimum (or related), backed by strong experience in a similar position.
Strong previous experience as a quantity surveyor gained within a main contractor.
Numerate, organised, analytical and good leadership skills.
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A leading main contractor is seeking a Senior Site Manager to manage new build and refurbishment projects within the education sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education projects and experience with projects valued up to £5m. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining strong client relationships. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including a car allowance and discretionary bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering
Salary:
60-70,000 + pkg
Location:
Kent
Regions:
Kent, Middlesex, South East
A Regional Civil Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to work on a portfolio of civil engineering projects from £10–£50m each. These can include Highways, Rail, Water, Power and Infrastructure.
Key Requirements
Degree qualified and preferably chartered.
Track record of leading the pre‑construction team for a civil engineering main contractor.
Track record in successfully estimating, bidding and winning design and build contracts.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and work with the national work winning resource in liaison with the Business Unit Manager and General Manager.
Maintain contemporary expert knowledge and understanding of the construction market and provide advice and information to the work winning business unit.
Lead and manage the development of winning proposals in response to bid documents issued by clients.
Take ownership of the tender process, from bid through to award, including the integration of commercial and quality proposals and ensure the defined company process and procedures are adhered to.
Agree bid strategy at start up meeting with Senior Management. This may involve working in a Joint Venture or Alliance Partnership.
Identify internal and external resource requirements, agree availability with Senior Management.
Maintain effective client (and JV / Partner) liaison including dialogue, clarifications and tender presentations.
Manage a realistic and up to date bid programme and deliverables register and ensure targets are met by the bid team through discussion and review meetings.
Undertake technical review of estimating, planning and supply chain proposals, supported by Estimator(s).
Lead and manage the development of high quality written and costed bid material with specialist support from the Proposals Manager and Bid Writer.
Co‑ordinate information for tender settlement in line with requirements of T66 agenda. Deliver tender settlement presentations to Senior Management. Disseminate actions to the bid team.
Gather post‑submission client feedback and attend meetings. Identify and disseminate learning / best practice to the bid team and Proposals Manager.
Ensure full and smooth handover of bid stage information to the Operations Team and provide further input and advice as appropriate.
Develop, manage and maintain a supply chain database to provide full regional capability.
Contribute to the business market share through developing contacts and effective marketing and assist in PQQ submissions.
Assist in seeking out work streams which increase profitability and enhance market value.
Ensure compliance with Company systems and procedures.
Assist in the recruitment and development of work winning staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to articulate clearly tender schemes internally with senior management and a range of contributing and support staff making up the bid team.
Ability to take the lead role in tender communication (queries, responses etc) with the client.
Confident in making persuasive presentations to clients.
Strong estimating and bid management skills.
Excellent resource management skills to ensure all bid deliverables are completed on time for both financial and quality submissions.
Ability to manage the requirements of several concurrent tenders and potentially work with and manage design teams and Joint Venture / Alliance partners.
Able to remain calm and work under tight timescales whilst maintaining the required high quality standard of work and good management practices.
Innovative and forward thinking.
Well‑developed commercial acumen and proven ability to develop and maintain supply chain relationships.
Ability to find a commercial advantage that provides a competitive tender and increases our margin.
Ability to link what we can deliver to client centred benefits.
Good knowledge and understanding of cost planning and estimating requirements.
In depth understanding of construction forms of contract.
Understanding of the impact of value engineering, risk and programme on the final tendered price.
Experience in managing and delivering high quality submission deliverables.
To be able to understand the tender assessment and marking regime and be able to shape the written response to maximise the quality mark.
Have a methodical and thorough approach that ensures tenders are compliant, consistent and complete.
To identify the deliverables early in the tender and ensure contributing bid team fully understands the requirements, standards and timeline of their part.
Have a collaborative working style.
Operate at the centre of a tender and be able to manage the best out of people and take a hands‑on role as appropriate and when required.
Person Specification
Previous experience should ideally be in civil engineering infrastructure projects ranging in value between £5m and £50m.
Management of a work winning business unit or bid team(s).
Bid management responsibility.
Tendering through estimating / project management role.
Construction background, familiar with a range of clients operating in the region and sector.
Construction related degree.
Membership of professional body with Chartered status (MICE or equivalent) (Desirable).
Experience/training in estimating of civil engineering infrastructure projects.
IT literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project planning and estimating software.
Evidence of bid management skills and experience.
Evidence of estimating skills and experience.
Construction planning.
Design co‑ordination.
Bid writing.
Detailed knowledge of the regional construction market.
Comprehensive understanding of the principals of construction law.
Commercially astute and able to gain competitive advantage.
Team player with collaborative behaviours.
Ability to manage and develop teams.
Client facing experience including the delivery of presentations.
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Quantity Surveyor – Highways
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Salary:
£45000 - 55000
Location:
Kent
Region:
Kent
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work for a UK leading Highways Maintenance contractor based in Kent working on various schemes across area 3 & 4.
As the successful candidate you will manage all costs and contracts relating to projects within the company, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You must seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
You will be responsible for estimating, surveying, cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.
Provide advice and guidance to Project QS and Assistant QS and assist the Managing Surveyor with review and authorisation of S/C Orders and S/C Payments.
Show good communication skills in overseeing Project QS & Assistant QS, ensuring instructions are clear and concise and responses are met within a defined time frame.
Duties:
Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.
Value determination. Risk management and calculation.
Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum.
Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution.
Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management Assessing the additional costs of design variations, and providing substantiation production of company pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies.
Aid support and guidance on commercial issues
Experience / Qualifications: Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification
Previous experience within a similar role NEC3 experience
Good knowledge of Early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3
Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision
Benefits:
Basic Salary, Car or car allowance, Pension Contributions and Private Healthcare.
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Seeking a proficient Quantity Surveyor to oversee highways projects for a top contractor. Manage project costs, contracts, and strategic value enhancements from start to finish.
As a Quantity Surveyor in this role, you will handle cost planning, risk management, and procurement analysis throughout the project lifecycle. Your insights will support Project QS and Assistant QS while assisting in contract administration and timely payments. Excellent management and communication skills are essential for successful collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead cost management and contract administration tasks
• Provide advice for procurement and tender analysis
• Assess interim valuations and additional cost claims
• Ensure effective communication with Project QS and Assistant QS
• Guide teams on commercial and contractual matters
Requirements:
• Recognized qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Experienced with NEC3 contracts and procedures
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills
• Proficient in IT applications, including bespoke packages
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and self-motivated
Utilize your expertise to drive success in highway maintenance projects through effective cost and contract management.
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