5 jobs found in Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Section 38 Clerk of Works to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area. In this role, you will ensure that all new highways, footpaths, and drainage works delivered under Section 38 agreements comply with regulatory standards, contractual requirements, and quality benchmarks. Your expertise will help safeguard the safety, accessibility, and long-term durability of Manchester's public highways and infrastructure. The main duties of the experienced Section 38 Clerk of Works are: Act as the council's representative on Section 38 highway adoption projects, ensuring compliance with all statutory and contractual requirements. Inspect construction works, materials, and workmanship to ensure adherence to approved designs, specifications, and council standards. Monitor contractor performance and maintain detailed records of inspections, site visits, and progress reports. Identify non-conformances or defects, issue...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area. The main duties of the experienced Quantity Surveyor are: Manage all aspects of cost planning, estimation, and financial control for highways projects Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, and contract specifications Evaluate contractor tenders and provide recommendations for award Administer contracts in line with NEC or similar frameworks Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditure, ensuring value for money Assess and certify interim payments, variations, and final accounts Provide commercial advice to project managers and stakeholders Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives within the highways service The suitable candidate will have experienced in: Degree or...

Principal Structural Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid working, 3 to 4 days a week onsite) Contract: 12 month contract Rate: 400 to 490 per day (outside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects across the rail and water sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while leading structural design delivery within an experienced multidisciplinary team. The Role As a Principal Structural Engineer , you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality structural design delivery across a range of infrastructure projects. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and junior engineers to develop safe, efficient, and compliant structural solutions. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring the design team produces deliverables that meet safety and quality...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Large new build construction project Manchester Based - £425 per day Inside IR35 (Umbrella) 6 Month Contract (Initial) A Fantastic opportunity has arisen to get engaged on one the North West s largest construction projects. Our client a large blue chip Main Contractor are looking for a Freelance Senior QS to work on the expansion and construction of a new building project in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring packages for the project from limited design info RIBA 2/3 e.g.: Steel Frame, Drylining. The project is heading towards PCSA in October (Pre Construction Services Agreement), so the successful candidate will have vast experience and understanding of individual construction packages and extensive large site experience working for a Main Contractor. The candidate will be expected to work 3 to 4 days in the office based in Trafford Park with 1 or 2 days Working from home. Candidate...

Principal People are working with a well-established Health and Safety Consultancy, to recruit a Building Control Surveyor to be working across projects with a variation of clients predominantly within the North-West region. This will be an ongoing contract looking initially at 12 months with likelihood to continue beyond this. This is to pay the successful candidate a day rate of £(Apply online only)/day. This key on-site role will involve working closely with developers, contractors, architects, designers, and client-appointed Building Control Bodies, providing expert guidance and ensuring statutory compliance is achieved, documented, and tracked. You will be engaged from the early design stage through to full project lifecycle oversight, supporting clients across the North-West. This highly autonomous role allows you to manage your own diary and work flexibly. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will join a growing team and gain exposure to a wide variety of residential,...