Job Region: Manchester

Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor – Manchester or Leeds

The Company

Highfield Professional Solutions are currently representing an independent construction and property consultancy who work across all sectors of the built environment. Their values are all about independence, reputation, progression, ethical thinking and engagement.

The Role

They are currently seeking a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor, who has experience on high value projects within the commercial, office, residential, education or hotel sectors. Located in the metropolitan cities of either Manchester or Leeds, this exciting opportunity will allow you to utilise your skills on a portfolio of multi-disciplinary schemes. You will be hands-on with management experience and be looking to further your career to partner level.

Could this be the role for you?

As a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in cost management duties, whilst also managing a team of Quantity Surveyors. In addition, you will have the following academic qualifications and professional skills.

• Degree qualified – preferably within a construction-related discipline
• MRICS qualified
• Have pre and post contract experience
• Experience of working on high value projects within the commercial, office, residential, education or hotel sectors preferred
• Previous experience within a consultancy environment
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative
• A strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of market issues and events and their impact
• Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved
• Leadership skills – able to provide guidance and advice to junior members in their work and professional development

Why Apply?

If you are looking to work for a prestigious independent consultancy and would like to work on an array of multi-disciplinary projects, then please apply. The remuneration package offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Health & Leisure
• Professional Membership

If you would like to apply for this position, please contact Sasha Wells – 01489 774010.

Electrician – Multi Skilled – Static – Manchester

The company

Join a National contractor with a full range of Clients and contracts nationwide.

Our client provides general Facilities Maintenance and Construction project work to the commercial sector as well as facilities maintenance services to the Public Sector and Private Sector at multiple sites. This role is a Static position based in the Manchester Central Area, working on a Government and secure contracts.

This is a Single site position where you have the potential to earn between £27.5 – 35k P/A Salary. Working on a Standard Shift Pattern; with the need for going on an oncall rota also, some nights maybe needed for additional out of hours works.

The position

Carry out PPM on the Electrical Engineering services as required by the schedule. While proactively pursuing and fixing faults as and when you identify them.

Support the sites M&E services, required on the PPM Schedule, while identifying potential defects that may occur.

Could this role be for you?

• Electrical qualifications NVQ 3 or equivalent
• 2391 / 2395 / 4338 Testing and Inspection (Preferred)
• 17th edition as a minimum – Ideally 18th edition
• Multi skilled – e.g. capable of working on AHU’s and HVAC units
• BMS (desirable)
• Legionella Experience
• Driving licence required
• Ability to obtain DV Clearance

Why apply?

• £27.5-35k P/A
• Further training provided
• Government Contract
• Leading FM contractor
• On call rota
• Standard days holiday + bank holidays

The consultant for this vacancy is Andrew Macey, Also available on phone: 01489 774 010 and email:

Quantity Surveyor – FM / Construction – Falkland Islands

The company

Join a National contractor with a full range of Clients and contracts nationwide.

Our client provides general facilities maintenance and construction project work to the commercial sector as well as facilities maintenance services to the Public Sector and Private Sector at multiple sites.

This is an international position paying £45-55k TAX FREE- including a 10% Tour bonus and 5% site bonus. Meaning UK salary would be equal to approximately £66000 (based on a £55k offer), on this permanent position it comes with 33days leave including FI bank holidays. ALL Air and Sea Transport, including Food, Accommodation, and Work Clothing is covered by the company.

The position

An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor. To join the mobile team and will be responsible for reviewing the account expenditure to maximise income. The position is for a strong leader who will be able to support defence based commercial contracts.

The role will require UK wide travel and will require Security Clearance checks. Your day to day will be supporting accounts while monitoring budgets, forecasts, and monthly CVR’s.

Could this role be for you?

• Significant experience in a similar role
• Self motivated with a flexible approach to work
• Mobile and available to travel between sites
• Experience of working in MOD environments abroad, or within the UK (desired)
• JCT and NEC3 forms of contract – Ideally JSP 375
• RICS/CIOB membership or similar (desirable)
• ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 Aware
• Working with schedule of rates
• Able to pass BPSS / Security Clearance

Why apply?

• £45-55k tax free – see above for full Details
• international based role

The consultant for this vacancy are Andrew Macey, Also available on phone: 01489 774 010 and email:

Building Assistant / Handyperson – Multi Skilled – Manchester

The company

Join a National contractor with a full range of Clients and contracts nationwide.

Our client provides general Facilities Maintenance and Construction project work to the commercial sector as well as facilities maintenance services to the Public Sector and Private Sector at multiple sites. This role is based in Manchester, and the surrounding area’s, working on a Key Commercial contract.

This is a Multi site position where you have the potential to earn up to £26k P/A Salary. Working on a Standard Shift Pattern, with some needs for Overnight and Weekend working where required.

The position

Work with a Team Assisting other Trades, also working solo setting up partitioning walls, maintaining work areas, and being willing to put your hands to anything. .

Support the sites Project services, required on the Framework, while identifying potential defects that may occur.

Could this role be for you?

• Set up Partitioning Walls
• Maintain work area’s
• Assist other Trades
• Good H&S Knowledge,
• Willing to put your hands to anything
• Driving Licence Essential

Why apply?

• Up to £26k P/A + OT
• Van Provided
• Project Works
• Commercial Contract
• Leading FM contractor

The consultant for this vacancy are Andrew Macey, Also available on phone: 01489 774 010 and email:

Multi Skilled Handy Man- Static – Manchester

The company

Join a National contractor with a full range of Clients and contracts nationwide.

Our client provides general Facilities Maintenance and Construction project work to the commercial sector as well as facilities maintenance services to the Public Sector and Private Sector at multiple sites. This role is a mobile position based around the Newquay area, working on a Government and secure contracts.

This is a Multi site position where you have the potential to earn between £20 -25k P/A Salary. Working on a varying Shift Pattern from 7am-7pm; with the need for going on an oncall rota also, some nights maybe needed for additional out of hours works.

The position

Carry out PPM on the B&CE works involving, Carpentry, Plumbing, L8, Fire alarm testing and more. As required by the schedule. While proactively pursuing and fixing faults as and when you identify them.

Support the sites B&CE services, required on the PPM Schedule, while identifying potential defects that may occur.

Could this role be for you?

• Carpentry or Painting qualifications (preferred)
• Previous experience as a Handyman
• Multi skilled – HVAC experience (preferred but not essential)
• BMS (desirable)
• Legionella Experience
• Driving licence required
• Ability to obtain DV Clearance

Why apply?

• £20-25k P/A
• Further training provided
• Government Contract
• Leading FM contractor
• On call rota
• Standard days holiday + bank holidays

The consultant for this vacancy is Andrew Macey, Also available on phone: 01489 774 010 and email:

The company

A unique opportunity to join a large tier 1 supplier within the utilities sector, who are involved in a wide variety of heavy infrastructure schemes.

The position

As the principal mechanical design engineer, you’ll be responsible for a portfolio of design works where you will act in a hands-on role still with the wider design team. Working to supply water treatment and pumping solutions for water end clients, or associated treatment works within other heavy industry sectors such as mining, power, temporary industrial level treatment.

This position would suit itself well to a senior level design engineer looking for the next step in their career, or a principal level individual who is still interested in hands-on design works.

Could this role be for you?

• Chartered Engineer; Membership of appropriate Professional Body (IET or IMechE,) require to sign off works
• Be fully competent and have extensive experience within the water, wastewater or process related industries, including basic hydraulic design (system head loss calculations & pump curves) and pumping systems.
• Problem solving and decision making in line with level of responsibility
• Experience and detailed knowledge of SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements
• Appreciation of financial constraints, programming and buildability of projects.
• Understand information and data, patterns, trends and relationships in order to make
• effective decisions
• A proven track record of delivering design projects within budget and programme
• Create and monitor plans, manage and communicate progress and take action to achieve required performance and productivity
• Value and utilise the skills, experiences and expertise of others and understand their perspectives. Enhance the skills, develop and mentor others.

Why apply?

• £55,000-65,000p/a dependant on experience
• Further onward long term training provided
• Private medical insurance
• Leading utilities contractor
• Car allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 7.5% matched pension contribution
• Company share scheme options
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours

The consultant for this vacancy is Ali Ward, available on phone: 07458 161463