Jobs Results
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QC Supervisor (Piping & painting)
- Location:
- UK
- Sector:
- Oil & Gas
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091882
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Quantity Surveyor
- Location:
- Greater London
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091740
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Quantity Surveyor
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091853
Take the lead on Barrow’s rail projects – QS with civils experience needed!
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Risk Manager
- Location:
- Scotland
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091465
Help shape the success of complex, high-impact programmes
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Mechanical Engineer
- Location:
- Greater London
- Sector:
- Water
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091830
Location
Preferred location is the south of England (Redhill), as the role primarily supports regional water industry projects. Flexibility on location can be considered; however, the successful candidate must be able to travel to the region for key meetings and site visits. -
Section Engineer
- Location:
- County Durham
- Sector:
- Energy
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091658
Leading civil works with sharp technical insight, proactive planning, and pinpoint accuracy.
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
- Location:
- Warrington
- Sector:
- Nuclear
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091787
Delivering safe, reliable, and high-integrity solutions for complex nuclear and mechanical systems across regulated environments.
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Business Support Data Analyst
- Location:
- UK
- Sector:
- Oil & Gas
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091817
Turn data into decisions and help drive business efficiency in Immingham!
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Senior Estimator
- Location:
- Preston
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091811
Shape the success of major civil engineering projects from the ground up.
Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Civil Engineering Estimator, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Preston.
Role Purpose:
- Support the successful delivery of tenders across civil engineering projects ranging from £100k to £10m
- Analyse and interpret project information to develop effective construction and pricing strategies
- Identify risks and opportunities and incorporate them into competitive tender submissions
- Lead and coordinate bid activities, ensuring high-quality and timely submissions
- Contribute to winning work within a strong and growing project pipeline
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Analyse scheme requirements including construction methods, programmes, and management approaches
- Identify risks and opportunities and integrate them into tender bids
- Collaborate with Design and Delivery teams to develop effective work strategies
- Identify key win themes and manage bid processes with multiple contributors
- Source and assess additional information required to strengthen tender submissions
- Challenge designs and methodologies to propose alternative solutions and innovations
- Price civil engineering works (earthworks, drainage, ducting, paving) from first principles
- Prepare construction programmes and sequences (ASTA Powerproject experience desirable)
- Identify and manage subcontract packages, including supplier engagement and tender analysis
- Compile comprehensive net cost estimates including preliminary items
- Present estimates at internal adjudication meetings and implement feedback
- Ensure timely and compliant tender submissions aligned with client specifications
- Follow up on submitted tenders and support commercial discussions
- Provide clear project overviews, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Review tender performance post-contract to support continuous improvement
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 infrastructure main contractor environment
- Strong background in estimating civil engineering projects (bridges, highways, public realm, utilities)
- Proven ability to price work from first principles
- Knowledge of Conquest and ASTA Powerproject software (desirable)
- Good understanding of pricing and quantification methods
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships under pressure
- Experience leading or supporting teams (desirable)
- Proficiency in IT, numeracy, MS Office, and estimating systems
- Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE) or equivalent qualification (desirable)
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with an award-winning civil engineering team
- Involvement in high-profile and diverse projects
- Strong pipeline of secured work for 2025 and beyond
- Career development within a growing and supportive organisation
- Exposure to innovative construction methods and technologies
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineering Estimator looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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Bid Writer
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091812
Craft winning bids that secure major civil engineering projects.
Our Client has a requirement for a Bid Writer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Preston.
Role Purpose:
- Produce high-quality, compelling bid content across public and private sector tenders
- Support the successful delivery of PQQ and tender submissions
- Lead and coordinate bid processes for smaller tenders as Bid Lead
- Translate technical information into clear, client-focused responses
- Contribute to winning work aligned with the organisation’s strategic and social value objectives
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Act as Bid Lead for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity approval through to submission
- Produce bid programmes and submission plans
- Organise and lead bid kick-off meetings
- Allocate responsibilities and coordinate input from estimators, planners, and operational teams
- Track progress against deadlines and ensure timely delivery of submissions
- Manage tender clarifications and ensure full compliance with client requirements
- Assemble, review, and submit final tender documentation
Bid Writing & Content Development:
- Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQs, tenders, and framework submissions
- Translate technical and operational information into structured, client-focused content
- Develop methodology responses, project approaches, and value propositions
- Review and enhance contributions from technical team members
- Edit and proofread submissions to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality
- Ensure all responses align with defined win themes
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Proven experience in bid writing with the ability to produce clear and compelling content
- Experience coordinating PQQ and tender submissions (construction or civil engineering desirable but not essential)
- Strong ability to interpret tender questions, scoring criteria, and client requirements
- Skilled in extracting and translating technical input into high-quality written responses
- Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience with document design tools such as InDesign (beneficial)
- Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
- Confident communicator with internal stakeholders
- Resilient and able to perform under pressure
- Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing work-winning team
- Exposure to a variety of high-profile public and private sector projects
- Collaborative working environment with technical and preconstruction specialists
- Career development opportunities within a dynamic organisation
- Involvement in socially driven initiatives aligned to organisational values
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Bid Writer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
