Our vacancies

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to work from our Tyneside office, initially on a large multi-use office in Newcastle which includes a hotel PRS and CAT A Office, starting in January 2020.

The ideal candidate will have a technical design background and the ability to work on multiple projects at any one time or dedicate their time to large single project.

The role involves the requirement to manage all pre-construction and design development activities from tender stage through to ownership of project delivery and coordinating activities of all relevant designers, subcontractors, key clients and stakeholders.

This role is suitable for an independent individual with a proactive approach balanced with the ability to analyse situations to choose the right way forward. You will have a track record of success in a technical design role and have exposed you to a broad range of projects.

To succeed in this role you will need to be a to be a positive, diplomatic communicator - with a focus on the detail, whilst appreciating the wider project constraints and have the ability to flex and adapt to alternative solutions.

Our variety of work, and high profile clients, allow us to create varied and progressive careers for our team. You will be exposed to a wide variety of project sizes & scopes, and be given the autonomy to own the success of your projects.

We prioritise team development and collaborative working to ensure that everyone in our business has access to the development they need to grow.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally Degree qualified but not essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction design management

If you are excited about this opportunity, feel you have the right skills, and are currently in a role where you feel frustrated by your lack of growth opportunity, we might just be the perfect fit. Please send us a copy of your CV and some insight into your career aspirations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to work from our Tyneside office, initially on a large multi-use office in Newcastle which includes a hotel PRS and CAT A Office, starting in 2020.

The ideal candidate will have experience of identifying complex project issues early to reduce the impact on working programmes, a strong understanding of the health, safety and environmental impacts of construction and will be an experienced user of planning software, ideally Asta PowerProject

This role will involve working in conjunction with project teams,  subcontractors and design teams to update programmes with feasible and workable resolutions, as well as assisting with the production of short term programmes and adding detail to existing programmes where required. 

The successful candidate will be instrumental in planning resources for projects in collaboration with the other members of the project as well as project resource requirements for future workloads.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally Degree qualified but not essential
• 5-10 years relevant experience

Other Key Skils/Competencies

• Ideally have experience in working in a 3D environment and use 3D tools to assist in planning methodology and logistics
• Able to interpret contract documents deliverable.
• Competent in document control systems.
•  Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experienced in common standard forms of contract relating to planning function.
• Effective  management skills.
• Effective time management.

Understanding of commercial aspect of contracts. Our variety of work, and high profile clients, allow us to create varied and progressive careers for our team. You will be exposed to a wide variety of project sizes & scopes, and be given the autonomy to own the success of your projects.

We prioritise team development and collaborative working to ensure that everyone in our business has access to the development they need to grow.

If you are excited about this opportunity, feel you have the right skills, and are currently in a role where you feel frustrated by your lack of growth opportunity, we might just be the perfect fit. Please send us a copy of your CV and some insight into your career aspirations.

We are seeking an experienced senior quantity surveyor to work from our Tyneside office, initially on a large leisure development in Berwick starting in January 2020.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate good working knowledge of contract conditions, ability to manage project risks, foster productive relationships and thrive in a fast paced environment.

The role will involve the responsibility for the commercial management of a site/sites, providing accurate cost reporting and protecting the commercial interests of the company through complying with the Company procedures, parameters, systems and standards.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' contractor experience
• Experience of multi-scheme working
• Contractual knowledge with experience in a wide variety of tasks

Key Competencies/Skills

• Contractual administration;
• Commercial resolution of Subcontract accounts;
• Quantity surveying activities in Delivery;
• General Quantity Surveying support/duties
• Diligent IT and presentation skills;
• A good communicator;
• Experience in working in a large team;
• Numerical diligence;
• Dedicated and conscientious.

Our variety of work, and high profile clients, allow us to create varied and progressive careers for our team. You will be exposed to a wide variety of project sizes & scopes, and be given the autonomy to own the success of your projects.

We prioritise team development and collaborative working to ensure that everyone in our business has access to the development they need to grow.

If you are excited about this opportunity, feel you have the right skills, and are currently in a role where you feel frustrated by your lack of growth opportunity, we might just be the perfect fit. Please send us a copy of your CV and some insight into your career aspirations.

We are seeking an experienced general foreman / site manager to work from our Tyneside office for an initial project in Berwick-upon-Tweed starting in February 2020.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring that works meet all targets relating to budget, time, quality and health & safety through the implementation of all company and legislative processes and policies.

They will also have experience in overseeing both directly employed staff and sub-contractors, ensuring they stay on task and remain focused on programme requirements. Experience in groundwork, drainage, substructure and complex insitu concrete would be beneficial.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Experience as site manager or senior foreman on a large project

Desirable

• Previous site management experience
• Previous experience in leisure / swimming pools would also be an advantage

Our variety of work, and high profile clients, allow us to create varied and progressive careers for our team. You will be exposed to a wide variety of project sizes & scopes, and be given the autonomy to own the success of your projects.

We prioritise team development and collaborative working to ensure that everyone in our business has access to the development they need to grow.

If you are excited about this opportunity, feel you have the right skills, and are currently in a role where you feel frustrated by your lack of growth opportunity, we might just be the perfect fit. Please send us a copy of your CV and some insight into your career aspirations.