13 jobs found in berkshire

Senior Fire Engineer / Principal Fire Engineer Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid / Fully Remote) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in engineering and fire safety solutions is seeking an experienced Senior fire engineer or Principal Fire Engineer. Working across data centres, industrial facilities, commercial buildings and critical infrastructure, the successful candidate will lead fire strategies, fire risk assessments and technical engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Fire Engineering and Strategies Lead fire strategy development for new-build, refurbishment and existing-building projects. Deliver prescriptive and performance-based solutions in line with BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974 and Approved Document B. Assess means of escape, compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and evacuation arrangements....

Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Project Start: January 2027 About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction team on a major commercial-to-residential conversion project based in Bracknell, Berkshire. This exciting scheme involves the conversion and extension of a seven-storey glazed office building into a nine-storey residential development, delivering a high-quality residential refurbishment and fit-out scheme. The project is anticipated to commence in January with refit starting around February/March 2027 and is expected to run for approximately two years. This is a permanent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior or Lead Quantity Surveyor capable of taking ownership of the commercial function throughout the lifecycle of the project, from pre-construction through...

Senior Fire Engineer We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Engineer, to carry out routine servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs on a range of fire alarm systems . The role is field based, with visits to commercial, residential and construction sites within the M25 and mainly West London, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational. Key Responsibilities Commission addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in line with current standards and manufacturer requirements. Carry out advanced fault finding on complex systems, identifying root cause and corrective actions. Configure system logic, cause and effect programming, and networked panel arrangements. Produce accurate commissioning documentation and technical reports . You will demonstrate: Proven experience in commissioning & fault-finding for complex fire alarm systems Strong technical understanding of systems, programming, and diagnostics The ability to...

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity with a forward-thinking business? Location: Slough, (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, market-related (dependent on experience) Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with over 10 years of experience to join a well-established and growing construction business. This role involves overseeing the commercial aspects of projects across both construction and civil engineering (groundworks) sectors, ensuring effective cost control, procurement, and financial management throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise across JCT and NEC contracts, with the ability to manage commercial risk and deliver successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead all commercial and quantity surveying functions from pre-contract through to final account. Prepare, manage, and report on Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs). Oversee cost planning,...

ROLE: QS LOCATION:Slough SALARY: Competitive BUSINESS TYPE: Main Contractor PROJECTS: Sub 50,000- 20 million . Type of Contract- Full Time About Our Client: Our client is a Reputable Main Company to work for with a turnover of 150 million are seeking for an QS to join their growing Property Services team. Based in Slough this client is growing from strength to strength and is seeking a candidate who has worked on The Role: Taking full financial account of projects from start to finish. Tendering Negotiate tenders Putting Tender Documents together Liaise with sub-contractors from day one through to final accounts Build relationships. First Principal tendering Working on Social Housing Frameworks Tendering Pricing The ideal candidate must have: Experience working as an QS for a Social Housing Main Contractor Must have a minimum of 5-10 years experience Degree qualified in a relevant field such as Commercial...

Overview Clearfield Recruitment is currently seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for an exciting opportunity on an 8 million construction project involving the conversion of existing office space into residential accommodation in the Bracknell / Reading area. This is a site-based position on a two-year project, offering an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking for long-term stability and the chance to contribute to a substantial residential conversion scheme. Responsibilities Assist with the commercial management of the project. Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations. Monitor project costs, variations and contractual changes. Support cost reporting, forecasting and budget control. Work closely with the site and commercial teams to ensure the project is delivered within budget. Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation. Skills Experience working as an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor within the...

Job description: Overview Clearfield Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee an 8 million office-to-residential conversion project in the Bracknell / Reading area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a substantial construction project with a two-year programme, offering long-term continuity of work for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the project from site, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and within budget. Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Monitor project progress, quality standards and health and safety compliance. Coordinate with the commercial, technical and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Manage programmes, resources, procurement and project reporting. Identify and resolve site issues, maintaining high standards throughout the conversion process. Ensure all works comply with relevant building regulations,...

Freelance Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Civils Location: Flexible, with hybrid working Contract: Freelance, 6 month initial contract Rate: £400/day DOE (Outside IR35 available) The opportunity Carrington West is recruiting a freelance Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for an established infrastructure contractor. You'll support a couple of live highways and civils schemes and manage the commercial side of each from start to finish. This is a good role for a QS who wants variety, autonomy and a flexible working pattern, with Outside IR35 available. Key responsibilities Manage the commercial side of highways and civils schemes, including cost control, forecasting and reporting Prepare and agree monthly valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control Procure and manage subcontractors, covering tender packages, orders, payments and final accounts...

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a privately owned, well-run, ambitious and growing Principal Contractor. The company deliver high specification Construction & Fit Out Projects across Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey & Middlesex Project values range from 1 million up to 20 million. As a SQS you will be managing multiple projects at any one time, dealing with clients at senior management level, and their representatives . Reporting to the Commercial Director as a SQS this is a varied role requiring you to work on sites and from the company owned, offices. This is a great chance to join an ambitious, privately owned, well run, financially stable, profitable company. The successful candidate will have worked as a Quantity Surveyor on a range of Commercial Office Construction & Fit Out Projects . The individual will be able to demonstrate experience of setting up and managing commercial controls for...

We are working with the regional office of a Tier 1 contractor - one of the best in the business - who need a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team after a number of new contract awards and opportunities to bid. They work on schemes from 20 to 120 million on both JCT and NEC forms of contract, a majority of which are framework awards in the education, MOD, MOJ, health, pharma, student and care marketplaces. They have recently been awarded several blue light schemes which are moving to site late 2026 and also have a number of high profile opportunities to bid for around the M4 corridor. Your role is to work initially at 2nd stages to review and check programmes and cost plans and then work with supply chain to work up detailed prices for the scope of agreed works and then convert into subcontract orders. You will on the larger schemes have a commercial team to manage, supervise and develop including experienced Project level people as well as assistant and trainee...

Project Quantity Surveyor Planned & Reactive Maintenance - Day to Day Repairs, External, Internals Refurbishment & FRA Projects Up to £55,000 Plus Package Our client, an established maintenance contractor based in the Berkshire area, are looking for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their property services division. As a business, they have a turnover of over £50 million Per Annum. They currently deliver day to day planned maintenance, construction & external refurbishment projects across the South East. With a number of long term contracts already secured and further exciting frameworks and projects in the pipeline, this is an incredible opportunity to join a reputable and established business with long term security and career prospects. My client are ideally looking for someone with 5+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor, however they would consider an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a step up. Day to day...

Quantity Surveyor - Pre-Construction & Procurement Slough 70,000 - 80,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Career Progression Excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist commercial and procurement role with a rapidly expanding main contractor delivering major construction projects across the UK and Europe. This is best suited to a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to move away from traditional final accounts and project close-out responsibilities into a specialist role offering long-term progression and development. Join a growing business offering excellent career progression, exposure to major projects and the opportunity to take ownership of subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations. You'll work closely with pre-construction and site teams, playing a key role in securing packages ahead of project delivery. Your Role as Procurement Manager Will Include: Managing subcontractor...

Senior Structural Engineer Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote) Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced senior structural engineer to deliver innovative structural solutions across commercial and industrial projects. The senior structural engineer will lead foundation, reinforced concrete and structural steelwork design, supporting projects from concept through detailed design and construction. The chosen candidate can work on a remote or hybrid basis. The office is based in Reading and occasional site visits will be required. Key Responsibilities Deliver structural calculations and designs for foundations, concrete elements, steelwork and equipment-supporting structures. Assess permanent, imposed, wind, equipment and dynamic loads. Interpret geotechnical information and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Review drawings, specifications, technical...