REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - SOUTH - HOUSEBUILDER CHANNEL

"A Regional Sales Manager role for an innovative manufacturer of MMC Products."

£40-45000 (Dependent On Experience) 20% Bonus Car/Allowance

Field Based Hybrid Role -

M3, M25, M4, M23 Corridor Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley

If you had the choice between selling:

a) Standard building products that are the same as a million other companies' products.

b) A highly desirable, innovative MMC product.

Which would you pick?

If you went for option a) then, sorry, you're not the person our client is looking for. Enjoy trying to find the unique selling point of a brick.

However, if you chose option b), you could be a good match for this role. Because that's the essence of our client's business and they want to grow their company by increasing sales.

So, that's where you come in.

They want you to focus on building relationships with architects, housebuilders, and ground workers to position their products early in the process. The ultimate aim is to create long-term relationships where our client's products are specified in the initial plans.

As for your background, there is a technical element to this role which you'll need to understand when talking to clients. So, a building and construction qualification would be perfect, but our client is also happy to consider your experience in the construction industry. The main point is that you will understand the tendering process in the industry and know how to specification sell.

Ultimately, a core characteristic will be your drive and ambition to beat your sales targets and grow with the business.

This is primarily a field-based role, covering the Southern Home Counties in/around M3, M25, M4, M23 so if you are located in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Thames Valley this would be an ideal role for you.

So, to start the process, please submit your CV, quoting reference LX 1050102 or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - MIDLANDS & NORTH - HOUSEBUILDER CHANNEL

"A Regional Sales Manager role for an innovative manufacturer of MMC Products."

£40-45000 (Dependent On Experience) 20% Bonus Car/Allowance

Field Based Hybrid Role

M5/M6 Corridor - West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

If you had the choice between selling:

a) Standard building products that are the same as a million other companies' products.

b) A highly desirable, innovative MMC product.

Which would you pick?

If you went for option a) then, sorry, you're not the person our client is looking for. Enjoy trying to find the unique selling point of a brick.

However, if you chose option b), you could be a good match for this role. Because that's the essence of our client's business and they want to grow their company by increasing sales.

So, that's where you come in.

They want you to focus on building relationships with architects, housebuilders, and ground workers to position their products early in the process. The ultimate aim is to create long-term relationships where our client's products are specified in the initial plans.

As for your background, there is a technical element to this role which you'll need to understand when talking to clients. So, a building and construction qualification would be perfect, but our client is also happy to consider your experience in the construction industry. The main point is that you will understand the tendering process in the industry and know how to specification sell.

Ultimately, a core characteristic will be your drive and ambition to beat your sales targets and grow with the business.

This is primarily a field-based role, covering the Southern Home Counties in/around M5/M6 corridor so if you are located in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire this would be an ideal role for you.

So, to start the process, please submit your CV, quoting reference LX 1052946 to or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

"Excellent opportunity to for lean engineering professional to join key strategic site within a market leader as P:roduction Manager".

£Very Competitive Bonus & Benefits including Relocation Assistance

East Lothian, Scotland

Commutable from: Edinburgh, Berwick upon Tweed, Dunbar, North Berwick, Haddington, East Linton, Musselbergh, South Queensferry, Livingston, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Bathgate, Glasgow, Coatbridge

Our client is a market leader within the construction materials sector and operates several plants in the UK.
Our client is a seeking degree educated Production Manager at a strategically important site located in Scotland. The site is currently focused on transformation including equipment upgrade to streamline processes, improve cost effectiveness and efficiency in order to meet rising volumes/throughput. You will play a key role in driving the production department's contributions and changes to support plant performance and reliability goals. Ideally you will have previous heavy industrial processing operations/production coordination or management experience and will be experienced at managing shift teams, contractors and day support teams. You will be familiar with working cross functionally with colleagues across maintenance and process optimisation as well senior management on site.

The Role:
As Assistant Production Manager you will be responsible for managing the operation of the Shift teams to optimise performance, improve reliability and achieve the works and departmental KPIs and objectives for safety, housekeeping, environment, quality, production, and costs.

This will also include performance monitoring and incident investigation relating to shift production activities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will also supervise the department's day support teams and contractors on routine tasks.

The role will also require effective coordination with the maintenance engineering and process optimisation teams to improve performance and develop the reliability strategy.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Educated to minimum HND/University degree in Engineering
• NEBOSH Certificate preferred. Experience of ISO 14001 an ISO 18001 highly advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a heavy industrial manufacturing/ production operations environment.
• Strong people management skills, preferably at least 3 years' experience of managing a function or team in a results orientated environment.
• Excellent knowledge of a heavy industrial Manufacturing Process and/or Production operations eg cement, bricks, chemicals, steel, glass, building materials, energy/power or similar
• High awareness of safety, quality and environmental issues. Lean CI approach.
• An understanding of maintenance practices and requirements would be an advantage.
• Computer Literate in MS Office packages, Pi and Maximo or SAP

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus.
To apply, without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 949205

SENIOR BUYER/CATEGORY SPECIALIST -FM & CORPORATE/SITE SERVICES

"Graduate calibre, CIPS qualified Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader."

C£50-58000 (Dependent on Experience) Bonus Excellent Blue Chip Benefits Package

Location: North West (Hybrid Working)

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

This is a permanent career development opportunity for a graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering corporate and site services. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation.
Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer/Category Specialist for its Indirect Services Category Management team. Specifically, you will support categories such as Corporate & Professional Services, Site Services, Facilities Management, Engineering, MRO, Operational Support and Consumables with tactical and operational buying activities.
The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European and global divisions and business units.

The Role:

• The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client.
• Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans
• Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets.
• The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models.
• Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools.
• Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery.
• Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Senior Buyers will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will be university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience ideally within indirect categories, although experience in direct categories would still be of interest.
• Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation.
• Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation.
• Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of £multi million spend categories.
• Experienced in developing strategic category plans.
• A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed.
• Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers.
• Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers).
• Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed.
• Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders.
• Naturally analytical and inquisitive.
• Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations.

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people.
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 967278

SENIOR PROCESS OPTIMISATION ENGINEER

"Excellent opportunity for experienced chemical process engineer to join a flagship heavy industrial processing & manufacturing plant."

Salary: Competitive Bonus Benefits

Cheshire/Derbyshire Borders

Commutable from: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Staffordshire, Macclesfield, Chapel en le Frith, Leek, Stoke on Trent, Stockport, Buxton, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Matlock, Burton on Trent, Ashbourne, Belper, Rotherham, Dronfield, Worksop.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious Chemical Engineer to join the plant optimisation team of a UK market leader.

Reporting to a Site Optimisation Manager and working closely with production, maintenance, project and environmental management colleagues, you will play a key role in developing and leading the optimisation of technical, HSE and quality, environmental and economic performance of the cement operation, whilst ensuring legal compliance.

The main elements of the role are to:

• Leading safety in the Optimisation team, demonstrating a clear commitment to achieving zero harm on the Plant. Ensuring that high safety standards are met, coaching and challenging others to work safely.
• Manage and develop team members; coach and support to develop individual's technical skills and develop their understanding of the wider business issues relevant to their job.
• Analyse plant technical information on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to advise production, quality, environment, systems and maintenance departments on improvement opportunities.
• Advise production and quality departments on plant running parameters / targets.
• Organise and contribute to the implementation of process inspections (both running and stopped) on main plant as per IPEA guidelines and Plant needs. Report the findings and liaise with relevant departments so that findings and recommendations are followed-up and actions progressed.
• In partnership with production department, develop and update the Standard Operating Procedures for Control Room Operators so that the plant is running at optimum level at all times.
• Contribute to root cause analysis process for stoppages related to process/production issues.
• Contribute to scope definition and then integration on site of capital projects impacting process. Depending on projects, he/she may be in charge of the Operational preparation.
• The role would be expected to cover the Optimisation Manager and any other reasonable duty in relation to the role.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Chemical Engineering / related Degree is ideal or equivalent
• IChemE associated - working towards or willing to attain chartered engineer status.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• 5 years proven experience in the chemical process engineering industry is required for this role. This could be steel, cement, chemicals, minerals, glass or similar heavy processing industries.
• Candidates with a chemical engineering degree and recent or current in-depth experience as a process engineer or process optimisation engineer role gained within a minerals processing/manufacturing plant may also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge and direct hands on experience of the cement manufacturing process (or minerals processing).
• Strong foundation skills in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and IT. Strong knowledge of physico-chemical products.
• Waste-derived fuel knowledge and experience such as alternative fuels implementation projects.
• Excellent analytical skills, and ability to deal with complex matters involving a lot of data.
• Strong IT skills, in particular proficient in the use of Pi and MS office packages
• Environmental awareness in relation to developing a positive impact on the business.
• Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical methods for troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Competent to assist the development of production operators to enhance the effectiveness of the process.
• High safety standards and a wide knowledge of Health and Safety management techniques (e.g. Risk Assessments).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasion and influencing skills

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people.

SENIOR PROCESS OPTIMISATION ENGINEER

"Excellent opportunity for experienced chemical process engineer to join a flagship heavy industrial processing & manufacturing plant."

Salary: Competitive + Bonus +Blue Chip Benefits

Cheshire/Derbyshire Borders

Commutable from: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Staffordshire, Macclesfield, Chapel en le Frith, Leek, Stoke on Trent, Stockport, Buxton, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Matlock, Burton on Trent, Ashbourne, Belper, Rotherham, Dronfield, Worksop.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious Chemical Engineer to join the plant optimisation team of a UK market leader.

Reporting to a Site Optimisation Manager and working closely with production, maintenance, project and environmental management colleagues, you will play a key role in developing and leading the optimisation of technical, HSE and quality, environmental and economic performance of the cement operation, whilst ensuring legal compliance.

The main elements of the role are to:

• Leading safety in the Optimisation team, demonstrating a clear commitment to achieving zero harm on the Plant. Ensuring that high safety standards are met, coaching and challenging others to work safely.
• Manage and develop team members; coach and support to develop individual's technical skills and develop their understanding of the wider business issues relevant to their job.
• Analyse plant technical information on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to advise production, quality, environment, systems and maintenance departments on improvement opportunities.
• Advise production and quality departments on plant running parameters / targets.
• Organise and contribute to the implementation of process inspections (both running and stopped) on main plant as per IPEA guidelines and Plant needs. Report the findings and liaise with relevant departments so that findings and recommendations are followed-up and actions progressed.
• In partnership with production department, develop and update the Standard Operating Procedures for Control Room Operators so that the plant is running at optimum level at all times.
• Contribute to root cause analysis process for stoppages related to process/production issues.
• Contribute to scope definition and then integration on site of capital projects impacting process. Depending on projects, he/she may be in charge of the Operational preparation.
• The role would be expected to cover the Optimisation Manager and any other reasonable duty in relation to the role.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Chemical Engineering / related Degree is ideal or equivalent
• IChemE associated - working towards or willing to attain chartered engineer status.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• 5 years proven experience in the chemical process engineering industry is required for this role. This could be steel, cement, chemicals, minerals, glass or similar heavy processing industries.
• Candidates with a chemical engineering degree and recent or current in-depth experience as a process engineer or process optimisation engineer role gained within a minerals processing/manufacturing plant may also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge and direct hands on experience of the cement manufacturing process (or minerals processing).
• Strong foundation skills in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and IT. Strong knowledge of physico-chemical products.
• Waste-derived fuel knowledge and experience such as alternative fuels implementation projects.
• Excellent analytical skills, and ability to deal with complex matters involving a lot of data.
• Strong IT skills, in particular proficient in the use of Pi and MS office packages
• Environmental awareness in relation to developing a positive impact on the business.
• Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical methods for troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Competent to assist the development of production operators to enhance the effectiveness of the process.
• High safety standards and a wide knowledge of Health and Safety management techniques (e.g. Risk Assessments).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasion and influencing skills

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1025976 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

First Line IT Technician - Inverness, Highlands

Salary c£26,500 Excellent Benefits

Location: Inverness, Highlands, Scotland (Hybrid Working - Office & Remote Home Working)

Are you looking for a role that is office based with Hybrid working available?

How would you like to be a part of one of the world's leading renewable energy companies?

As a result of continued growth, they now require an IT technician.

Our client needs someone with your experience of solving technical and application problems for its IT team. You will undertake installations and configuration of computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults and provide technical support and solutions either over the phone or in person. You will play a crucial role in helping rectify systems and rolling out new I.T initiatives. You will be the 1st point of contact for all IT based questions.

This role may involve travel to other locations to assist and therefore the job holder must possess a full UK driving licence.

The role of IT technician would suit an individual who has great interpersonal skills that can provide solutions to technical problem either on the phone or in person and who are, by nature, reactive and diplomatic.

The Role:

• Liaise with head office to help rectify systems and roll out new I.T initiatives.
• Maintain, problem solve and manage all in-house telecommunications systems.
• Answer incoming calls from technicians regarding software / hardware faults and ensure that their problems are responded to efficiently and they are provided with a solution or, their problems is escalated to the next appropriate level.
• Configuring, maintaining and fixing of all software and hardware.
• Maintain Networks and all associated infrastructure.
• Provide a phone service for technicians and 1st point of contact for all IT based questions.
• Produce accurate paper based and computerised reports where and when required.
• Configure and maintain Windows 10 based systems.
• Advise where required on data protection and the storage of confidential and personal data.
• Configuration of some aspects of lotus notes and associated databases.
• When and where necessary, travel to customer sites throughout the UK.
• Support with IT inventory - asset tag all equipment and manage the yearly IT inventory of all teams.
• Supporting and resolving VPN links.
• Support with all IT equipment for indoor and outdoor staff.
• Support Ireland when necessary.
• Providing training for end users.
• Planning and rolling out new technologies across the UK.
• On-call duties when required.
• Supporting / logging / monitoring the ticket system.
• Support with all wireless connections for teams and indoor staff.
• Support the use of all mobile devices.
• Configure and maintain sap on all indoor and field technicians' laptops.
• Support and Train new IT staff.
• Support new IT projects

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum Qualification: CompTIA A and Network
• Ideally 3 years minimum 1st level support or higher
• Network and server experience is desirable
• Customer service and phone support experience is essential

In return our client offers a competitive base salary plus benefits including hybrid working available.

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COMMERCIAL MANAGER - PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS

"Showcase your innovative and successful strategic sales and channel to market capabilities in a high-profile role targeting residential, commercial, industrial and specification sales customer segments."

c£75000 (Dependent on Experience) Car Bonus Benefits

Location: National Field Based Role - Hybrid Working available

Having well-established relationships with long-standing customers is the backbone of every successful business. However, there is a danger of relying too much on those customers and not branching out.

As an experienced Commercial Manager, you'll have seen businesses fall into that trap, so what if you could create a new niche in an established business and open their products up to a new sector?

That's precisely what our client intends to do, and your employment is the start point for this new venture.

Currently, the company sells precast concrete products such as flooring and stairs to national UK housebuilders and various aligned sectors. And they've created a very well regarded and successful business off the back of these core sector.

But, as someone with extensive knowledge of the precast concrete industry, you know there are many other channels to market they could attack. Possibilities include builders' merchants, regional housebuilders, architects, major contractors, care homes, social and modular housing, schools, hospitals, universities, and student accommodation.

This isn't a traditional commercial role, as you'll need an entrepreneurial flair to identify and analyse the potential opportunities for our client. You will carry out strategic market and competitor analysis, assessing current and future market expectations in terms of future product development, then work out the best routes to market. Having created your strategic plan, your role then becomes business development-focused to land the contracts.

As for your background, our client envisages you will have significant experience of working in a senior sales/commercial/business development role in the precast or concrete industry. Understanding the logistics and movement of large precast concrete products will be helpful to ensure commercial success in this role. You will be both a hunter and farmer adept at both winning new business and also strategic account management.

As you can see, there is much more detail to discuss on this role, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV quoting reference LX 930640

PROCESS ENGINEER

US $70-100,000 Bonus Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA (Open to US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only)

Our client is a global leader in the building materials industry, with $multi billion turnover. It is a diversified company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of products that serve a broad range of niche markets to customers worldwide.

They need a Process Engineer who will maintain and improve upon the manufacturing cost, processing performance and product quality for new and existing products,

The Process Engineer assists in the design and start-up of process equipment at plant locations and troubleshoots, standardizes, and improves existing products/processes.

The Process Engineer supports Plant Operations connecting R&D and Engineering functions to plant processes associated with manufacturing and assembling quality processes and products.

The Process Engineer develops processing specifications, standard works, root cause investigation, data analysis, and training. Deliverables include technical design specifications for equipment, processing specifications, process assistance to the plants and development of ACE justifications.

Requirements:

• BS Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering or Polymer Science Masters a plus
• 3 years in extrusion, calendering, converting web handling compounding, material handling
• Design of Experiment DOE, Technical software MRP systems, Plant production systems, Statistical software
• Ability to define problems, gather data, draw conclusions, and develop plans to address.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results within a collaborative team environment and to gain alignment and develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical skills and analytical understanding
• Strong verbal and written/digital communication skills
• Attention to detail and deadline and budget awareness
• Previous experience/certifications in Lean manufacturing, 5S, and/or Six Sigma- desirable
• 25% travel to operating plants as needed

Please note that we can only accept applications from US Citizens or Green Card Holders. Our client will offer relocation assistance to US Citizens or Green Card holders. Our client will not sponsor visas for non US Citizens or anyone who does not hold a Green Card.

SENIOR ESTIMATORS - CIVIL ENGINEERING - INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

"Degree educated & experienced Senior Estimator for regional civil engineering sector role covering rail & highways construction projects."

Salary: £Very Competitive Car Benefits

Location: Wales /South West/ Central Regions - Flexible Field/Hybrid Working

We are currently looking for two experienced Senior Estimators with experience in roads, highways, and infrastructure to join a civil engineering contractor in the South West/Wales region. Our client is a specialist division of a UK market leading group and plc.

The Roles:

The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Producing estimates and costs plans for multiple complex civil engineering projects
• Assess tender documentation requirements and present tender launch proposals
• Identify resources to complete the bid
• Identify potential risks and opportunities
• Compile comprehensive analytical net cost estimates for works including preliminary items in line with the Company's standards to win work
• Regular liaison with construction planners, design managers, bid managers, consultants and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and tender proposals
• Present net cost tenders for internal adjudication
• Conversion of estimates to tender submission
• Handover of successful tender information such that operational teams are suitably briefed
• Participate in post tender negotiations with Clients to secure individual projects
• Produce quantities from drawn information (an advantage)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in Estimating with a main/regional civil engineering contractor specialising in highways and rail construction, upgrades, improvement and development.
• Experience of tendering for civil engineering projects from small to large value.
• Experience gained within a self delivery contractor environment would be extremely advantageous.
• Possess a strong understanding of construction technology and innovative techniques as well as understanding the commercial aspects of tendering
• Hold a relevant construction qualification at HND level or equivalent eg degree, CIOB, RICS
• Experience of Causeway Estimating Software
• Ability to estimate from first principles
• Ability to work independently yet be part of an integrated team
• Ability to pro-actively and constructively challenge colleagues
• Motivated, flexible with a will to succeed

These are excellent opportunities for experienced Senior Estimator to join an already established and highly successful regional civil engineering business and with the opportunity to grow into a more senior role within a specified time span.

SENIOR ESTIMATORS - CIVIL ENGINEERING - INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

"Degree educated & experienced Senior Estimator for regional civil engineering sector role covering rail & highways construction projects."
Salary: £Very Competitive Car Benefits
Location: Wales /South West/ Central Regions - Flexible Field/Hybrid Working

We are currently looking for two experienced Senior Estimators with experience in roads, highways, and infrastructure to join a civil engineering contractor in the South West/Wales region. Our client is a specialist division of a UK market leading group and plc.

The Roles:

The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Producing estimates and costs plans for multiple complex civil engineering projects
• Assess tender documentation requirements and present tender launch proposals
• Identify resources to complete the bid
• Identify potential risks and opportunities
• Compile comprehensive analytical net cost estimates for works including preliminary items in line with the Company's standards to win work
• Regular liaison with construction planners, design managers, bid managers, consultants and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and tender proposals
• Present net cost tenders for internal adjudication
• Conversion of estimates to tender submission
• Handover of successful tender information such that operational teams are suitably briefed
• Participate in post tender negotiations with Clients to secure individual projects
• Produce quantities from drawn information (an advantage)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in Estimating with a main/regional civil engineering contractor specialising in highways and rail construction, upgrades, improvement and development.
• Experience of tendering for civil engineering projects from small to large value.
• Experience gained within a self delivery contractor environment would be extremely advantageous.
• Possess a strong understanding of construction technology and innovative techniques as well as understanding the commercial aspects of tendering
• Hold a relevant construction qualification at HND level or equivalent eg degree, CIOB, RICS
• Experience of Causeway Estimating Software
• Ability to estimate from first principles
• Ability to work independently yet be part of an integrated team
• Ability to pro-actively and constructively challenge colleagues
• Motivated, flexible with a will to succeed

These are excellent opportunities for experienced Senior Estimator to join an already established and highly successful regional civil engineering business and with the opportunity to grow into a more senior role within a specified time span.

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - CIVIL ENGINEERING - RAIL & INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
"Degree educated Senior Quantity Surveyor for regional civil engineering sector role covering rail & highways construction projects."

Salary: £Competitive Car Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Wales/South West  – Flexible Field/Hybrid Working

Our client is market leader within the civil engineering sector specialising in rail and highways construction projects. This is an excellent regional career development opportunity for a degree educated Senior Quantity Surveyor to further deploy their leadership experience in the management of a small team of Quantity Surveyors. You and your team will support projects in the South West and Wales area. You will inspire, coach, mentor and develop your team. The successful applicant will have experience gained as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, rail and/or highways construction, upgrade and improvement sector.

As Senior Area Quantity Surveyor you will be used to working cross functionally and, in the region, travelling visiting rail or highways construction, improvement, upgrade schemes and projects.

As a senior member of the regional team, you will work cross functionally with commercial and operational colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure that targets are achieved leading to the overall delivery of commercial strategy in relation to highways construction, improvement and upgrade schemes and projects.

The Role:
Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor you will be engaged in the following:

• The measurement, preparation and submission of valuations with a view to maximising financial returns under the provisions of the Contract Conditions and Company procedures.
• Lend contractual expertise to QS, Commercial and Operational colleagues
• Identify and implement best practice cross the business
• Monitoring and managing the procurement of control of sub contract works
• Work with credit department and ensure timely cash collection.
• Preparing and finalising month end accounts in line with management procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

• Preferably BSc degree qualified (Quantity Surveying)
• MRICS preferred
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Currently undertaking a Senior Quantity Surveying role within the civil engineering, rail or highways construction, rail/highways improvement, rail/highways upgrade schemes and projects sector. This is a prerequisite for the successful applicant for this role.
• We are not seeking applicants from any other type of construction sector on this occasion only Senior Quantity Surveyors from civil engineering and infrastructure projects sector
• Must have experience of leading, managing and coaching a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Experience of undertaking a regional multi-site role will be essential to success in this role.
• Experience in NEC3/JCT/ICE forms of contract useful but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence people at all levels.
• Confident when working autonomously.
• Strong, inspirational, leader with a coaching and mentoring style.
• Good problem-solving skills and creative flair.
• Excellent organisational and resource planning skills.

Applicants need to be commercially aware, highly motivated, computer literate and profit focused with the ability to communicate at all levels, demonstrate a methodical and analytical approach to their work. You will integrate and add value to our market leading client's busy and successful team. You will be passionate about safety. You will demonstrate the drive and ambition to succeed.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 957139