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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor with building service experience on a 12 months contract for its site in Essex for an start in April 2026. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages....

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract. Key skills Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements Administer and manage preliminaries packages , including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account , ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance Manage subcontractor procurement , including tendering, analysis, and appointment Review and assess variations, change orders, and...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a UK-based engineering and manufacturing company specialising in heavy lifting, mechanical handling, and structural engineering solutions. We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for their Barnsley office to assist in providing cost and revenue management on major contracts. If you're an Assistant/Quantity Surveyor who is looking for an opportunity to work with a leading engineering and manufacturing company that invests in your personal development, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor role You will: Contract administration ensuring all contracts are administered correctly in a timely and professional manner. Identify, mitigate and manage risk and opportunities. Escalate where appropriate. Monitoring and driving the progress of Compensation Events, prepared by the Technical department, to agreement by liaison with the client's representatives. Identify, notify and report...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leading providers of multidiscipline services across key nuclear projects within the UK to recruit a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of their major projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to 50,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If you're an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include: Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant Eurocodes and project methodology. Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D...