HR Manager Location: Ipswich Salary: 50,000pa- 55,000pa Type: Full-time, Permanent, 4 days a week in the office, 1 day from home A well-established, family-oriented business is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver a professional, commercially focused HR function. With a strong emphasis on people, collaboration and long-term relationships, the organisation prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their careers. Reporting into the senior leadership team, this is a standalone role with administrative support and offers the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic people initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on all HR matters. Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management and HR best practice. Lead complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary,...

Quantity Surveyor - Water & Civil Engineering Sizewell, Suffolk I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor who are looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their team at Sizewell Power Station. The role will be working across clean and dirty water infrastructure as part of a major and highly complex power station project. This is a good opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering, utilities or water who is looking to take ownership of significant work packages within a major infrastructure environment. There is also genuine progression available, with the opportunity to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Management position as the project and wider business continue to grow. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of your packages, working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Construction...

Site Manager - MEICA Sizewell This is a key role working across the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and Potable Water Plant (PWP), taking responsibility for the delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation activities from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover. It's a senior position within a highly regulated environment, so I'm looking for someone who has the technical knowledge but can also manage consultants, contractors, suppliers and multiple disciplines to keep the project moving. The Role You'll take overall responsibility for the MEICA delivery, working closely with the project, engineering, commercial and construction teams. The role will include: Leading MEICA activities from design through to commissioning and handover Managing engineering consultants, specialist contractors, suppliers and commissioning teams Providing technical oversight and assurance across mechanical, electrical,...

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to join the Sizewell C New Nuclear Build contract, supporting a nationally important energy project in Suffolk. The role will lead the project HS&W function, provide competent and proactive leadership to the project team, supply chain and stakeholders, and ensure that the client's policies, procedures, legal duties and client expectations are consistently met across a complex major infrastructure environment. The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager will drive a positive safety culture, influence operational decision-making, oversee assurance and governance arrangements, and ensure risks are identified, controlled and communicated effectively throughout the lifecycle of the works. The client is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Their people are at the heart of their business, using their skills and creativity to...

Senior Commercial Manager Overall purpose of the role The organisation has been appointed as a delivery partner on the Sizewell C Major Civils Framework, supporting one of the UK's most strategically important low-carbon energy programmes in Suffolk. The framework includes major civils, roads, ancillary works and complex infrastructure packages, with early works including North Plaza and potential future task orders across the Sizewell C programme. The Sizewell C framework requires strong commercial leadership, robust contract administration, disciplined cost control and a collaborative approach to change, procurement, forecasting and commercial assurance across the project, client and supply chain. The Senior Commercial Manager will provide senior leadership of the commercial function across Sizewell C framework activities, providing visible leadership, contract expertise and commercial governance across project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners. The role will...

Building Surveying Manager Lead a professional surveying team delivering major housing improvement and maintenance projects. Manage high-value budgets, procurement and capital works. Chartered building professional required. Excellent benefits, leadership opportunity and long-term career growth. Building Surveying Manager Location : Ipswich Salary : £48,738 - £50,908 per annum Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent Hybrid role Are you an experienced Building Surveying professional looking for a senior leadership opportunity? Our client is seeking a Building Surveying Manager to lead a team delivering high-quality maintenance, refurbishment and capital improvement programmes across a large residential property portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic housing asset management, drive service improvements and oversee the successful delivery of complex construction projects from inception through to completion. Some site attendance on a...

Job Title: Building Surveying Manager Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Salary: £51,000 per annum Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are seeking a Building Surveying Manager to lead a technical surveying team in Ipswich on behalf of a public sector organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of building surveyors and technical officers. Oversee capital projects, planned maintenance, and structural compliance across property and housing portfolios. Act as Contract Administrator / Employer's Agent on major works (JCT/NEC). Diagnose structural defects and manage damp/mould remediation programmes. Manage capital budgets, gateway reports, and contractor performance. Requirements: MRICS, MCIOB, or AssocRICS (or equivalent public sector surveying experience). Strong background in contract administration and building pathology. Proven team management and budget handling experience. Full UK Driving...

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We are seeking a Building Services Engineer with a strong electrical installation background to join our project team on a major defence-sector project in Lakenheath, encompassing civil engineering, building and M&E works. Reporting to the Building Services Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of M&E services through all phases of the project. This position would suit a current Assistant Building Services Engineer, Assistant Project Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, with the...

Senior Planner - Infrastructure & Energy Schemes Location: Hybrid / East of England (Fortnightly site presence required for 2-3 days) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent / Client Secondment Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a premier energy and infrastructure consultancy on a secondment basis supporting a major national utility provider on a landmark UK grid reinforcement and energy transmission scheme. This high-profile infrastructure development is a vital component of the UK's energy transition. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Primavera P6 expertise and a proven track record of managing schedules across large-scale, complex projects involving multi-contractor interfaces and diverse stakeholder environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the development, monitoring, and maintenance of robust, fully integrated Primavera P6...

Our client, a well-established main contractor, is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Planner to join their team in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction planning professional with a strong main contracting background to play a key role in securing and delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including education, healthcare, defence and public buildings, ranging in value from 5m to 30m. Working within the pre-construction team, you will be responsible for developing robust tender and pre-construction programmes, producing logistics plans and methodologies, and providing critical planning support throughout the bid process. This role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy from the earliest stages and contribute directly to successful tender submissions. As a Pre-Construction Planner, you will work closely with estimators, bid managers, operational teams and supply chain partners to develop high-quality planning solutions...

Section Engineer Bury St Edmunds Up to £50,000 per annum 40 hours (Monday to Friday) DCS Engineering are currently supporting a leading infrastructure organisation with the recruitment of a Section Engineer to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure programme in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer to take on increased responsibility across complex infrastructure works, supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities across multiple work fronts. The project includes significant civil engineering works covering substations, overhead line works, earthworks, roads, drainage and foundations. Job Responsibilities: Supporting the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works. Undertaking setting out and engineering control across multiple work fronts. Coordinating site engineering activities and providing technical support to...

We're working with an established business within the construction and manufacturing sector who are looking to appoint an Estimator to join their team. This is a varied role combining estimating, customer relationships, technical drawings and business development, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the commercial and technical side of a project. Responsibilities: As a sales estimator you will Manage the full estimating process, from initial enquiry through to accurate and commercially competitive quotation. Interpret technical drawings and project specifications to determine pricing and requirements. Source and negotiate costs with existing and new suppliers, working closely with procurement where required. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, responding to enquiries professionally and promptly. Identify and develop new business opportunities, supporting wider sales and business development...

Location: Suffolk Salary: Up to 549 per day (Inside IR35) We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, working on building and civil engineering projects. You'll be responsible for managing project costs, overseeing subcontractors and ensuring projects are delivered commercially. You'll also support and mentor junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities Manage project costs from tender through to final account. Oversee subcontractor payments, variations and compensation events. Review tenders, rates and procurement packages. Prepare and negotiate commercial claims. Monitor project progress, costs and commercial risks. Produce cost reports, forecasts and financial reconciliations. Work closely with project teams to identify risks and opportunities. Support and mentor junior commercial staff. About You Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience. RICS, ICES or CIOB qualified, or working towards...