Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor New Build Residential Folkestone Location: Folkestone, Kent Duration: Ongoing Contract Rate: Competitive & Negotiable (DOE) The Opportunity We are looking for a commercially astute Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to take immediate commercial lead on a major new-build residential project in Folkestone. This is a fast-paced site requiring a surveyor who can "hit the ground running." You will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the project, ensuring subcontractor accounts are airtight and cost reporting is precise. If you prefer the autonomy of freelance work and have a pedigree in housing, this is an ideal long-term assignment. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for all commercial matters on-site: Procurement: Managing any remaining trade packages and ensuring robust scopes of work. Account Management: Full responsibility for subcontractor payments,...

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Projects - Waste Water Location: Sussex & Kent Duration: 6 month + extension Rate: £400 a day My client is one of the UK's leading MEICA & Civil Engineering contractors within the Water sector and are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis working on various water projects for their AMP8 contracts. Responsibilities include: Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilising in-house resources, site installation and construction personnel The timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget Liaise with client's engineering and operations staff to ensure KPI's are met or exceeded within budget constraints Attend internal and external review and progress meetings Attend site visits/meetings. Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions Prepare estimates and quotations Cradle to Grave...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading organisation in the power generation sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager to work at a Biomass facility in Sittingbourne, Kent. This crucial Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary and company benefits including but not limited to car allowance, bonus and location allowance. If you're an experienced Maintenance Manager with a background in power generation or heavy process industries and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will: Lead and develop a team of multi-skilled technicians, embedding a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Manage all aspects of plant maintenance to maximise availability and efficiency. Plan and oversee maintenance outages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Take...

Senior Commodity Buyer Location: Tonbridge Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across key commodity categories. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and RFQ processes Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Source new suppliers and manage global supply risks Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning Maintain ERP/MRP data and track commodity KPIs About You Proven procurement/buying experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially driven with strong analytical ability ERP/MRP/SAP and advanced Excel skills CIPS...

Senior Commodity Buyer Location: Tonbridge Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across key commodity categories. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and RFQ processes Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Source new suppliers and manage global supply risks Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning Maintain ERP/MRP data and track commodity KPIs About You Proven procurement/buying experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially driven with strong analytical ability ERP/MRP/SAP and advanced Excel skills CIPS...

Estimating & Procurement Executive Location: Aylesford Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm We are recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Executive to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with purchasing, estimating, or technical operations experience looking to take ownership of production procurement and supplier management in a dynamic environment. What you'll do: Prepare estimates for jobs and tenders in collaboration with Customer Service and internal teams Raise Works Orders, Purchase Orders, and maintain accurate production/job records in business management systems Source materials, consumables, and services while managing supplier relationships Track raw materials, consumables, and office stock; process purchase ledger invoices Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews Liaise across Sales, QA, Logistics, Production, Planning, and Finance Support...