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Construction Bid Planner

MB869: Construction Bid Planner
Location: Central London
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Construction Bid Planner on a permanent basis due to growth based at their London depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to bid teams through the provision of an efficient and effective planning, scheduling and planning deliverables function for any work type and any value, and subsequently contribute to post tender negotiations and handover to the project team.
Provide support to the project management team through the provision of an efficient and effective planning, scheduling and project performance reporting function.
Develop detail within an existing programme and can coach others.
Update and monitor progress within the working programme and can coach others.
Resource and cost load programmes.
Understanding of the introduction & evaluation of risk in programmes
Use appropriate methods to check programme robustness.
Provide routine and one-off programme outputs.
Tender Specific Planning Skills
Assimilate and interpret information from tender documentation.
Contribute to bid winning strategy
Develop programme structure and content independently working with bid team.
Ensure communication & transfer of knowledge post award.
Contribute to tender written submission.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven skills in planning software, principally P6, and can coaching of others.
Thorough experience and understanding of programming techniques.
Give advice and support on short term programmes to construction teams.
Understand how to make an analytical assessment of programmes.
Ability to evaluate supply chain programmes.
Understand and comply with business processes and systems.
Ability to work to defined timescales.
Establish and maintain Internal and External Project Controls reporting.

Solicitor

MB920: Solicitor
Location: Nottingham
Salary: DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic licensing legal business who are looking to recruit a Solicitor on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Nottingham office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct cases effectively and efficiently on behalf of clients in accordance with the Firm’s policies and objectives.
Manage a varied caseload across multiple areas of Licensing Law.
Ensure all work is carried out to the highest professional standards.
Maintain efficient and cost-effective work practices.
Utilise case management systems and IT effectively.
Act for clients across the full spectrum of criminal legal matters, providing advice, preparation and representation at every stage.
Receive training and support from our experienced team of Lawyers.
Pro-actively contribute to the development and promotion of the Firm’s high standards and reputation.
Participate in business development and promotion of the Firm’s law services.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Licensing Law and relevant regulatory changes.
Work collaboratively with our Partner and the wider team of specialist Criminal Lawyers.
Liaise with all Partners on specific firm-wide matters where required.
Contribute to the team’s collective expertise and knowledge sharing.

Skills and Qualifications:

Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate – 3 years PQE minimum.
Proven experience of acting for clients in (ideally within Criminal law cases due to the transferable knowledge).
Demonstrable track record of successful case outcomes.
Excellent negotiating experience and skills.
Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.
Strong client care and relationship management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a specialist team.
Efficient time management and organisational skills.

MB920: Solicitor
Location: Nottingham
Salary: DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday…

Senior Venue AV Account Manager

MB857: Senior Venue AV Account Manager
Location: Hammersmith
Salary: £42,500 – £47,500 + Bonuses (circa £7,000pa)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekends)
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, season ticket loans, free railcard, EV car scheme, training and development, Bike2Work scheme, Company social events, and contributory pension scheme.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Senior Venue AV Account Manager on a permanent basis due to growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new state of the art facility which opens in March 2026. Moreover, this is an opportunity to lead and manage the AV team in the Centre that is full of the latest large format LED screens and cutting-edge technology.
The venue will open with a large variety of spaces and our client will be providing technical production services to events of all sorts and sizes. These include gala dinners, corporate conferences and sporting events.

Success as a Senior Venue Account Manager requires a blend of leadership skills to direct and manage the AV team together with creativity and technical acumen to ensure that you provide customers with the optimum solution within their budget.
Beyond technical prowess, the essence of this role lies in forging enduring relationships, especially with the venue’s in-house events team. Your ability to foster trust and rapport will be the cornerstone of your success.
As a testament to your contributions, our client offers an enticing salary complemented by an uncapped commission package, recognising and rewarding your dedication to exceeding expectations.

Duties and responsibilities:

Manage the on-site AV team to optimise resources and coordinate activities with the venue’s sales team.
Assist the venue’s events team with general AV advice and join client show rounds to discuss and share ideas about technical solutions.
Provide clients with creative expertise, helping to develop concepts that enhance their events, then produce quotations and proposals for clients via the in-house events
team.
Work with the in-house team to ensure that the correct resources are identified and booked for each event.
Using your well-honed personal skills, you will enhance existing relationships both the venue’s events team and other venue personnel.

Qualifications and experience:

Current experience working as live events AV Account Manager or Venue AV Manager.
Demonstrable track record selling AV solutions to event clients.
Previous experience as an event AV technician is essential. This might be with a venue as an employee of an events AV company or as a freelance events AV technician.
Naturally pro-active instincts, with a hunger for sales.
A good understanding of corporate events.
Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
First class interpersonal skills – especially with regard to meeting management and written communications.
Experience and familiarity with a CRM (would be helpful).
Very good IT skills including competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Quantity Surveyor

MB910: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Manchester office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report.
Perform risk, value management and cost control.
Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients.
Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT.
Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement.
Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner
Allocate work to subcontractors
Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts.
Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts.
Provide advice on contractual claims.
Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner
Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them.
Monitoring and controlling Build Costs
Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.)

Skills and Qualifications:

Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues
Excellent communication skills
IT Literate
Good level of analytical skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage
A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site.

Quantity Surveyor

MB911: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report.
Perform risk, value management and cost control.
Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients.
Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT.
Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement.
Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner
Allocate work to subcontractors
Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts.
Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts.
Provide advice on contractual claims.
Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner
Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them.
Monitoring and controlling Build Costs
Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.)

Skills and Qualifications:

Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues
Excellent communication skills
IT Literate
Good level of analytical skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage
A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site.

Estimator

MB854: Estimator
Location: Swindon
Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times
Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger
Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options
Price alternative design solutions
Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme.
Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.
Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects:
Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates
Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required.
Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels
Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc.
Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to.
Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations
Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate
Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to
Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations
Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates
Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate.
Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works.
Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator.
Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead
Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff
Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working – note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance
Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries
Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary
Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register
Final Settlement and submission
Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets
Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings
Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments
Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission – where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project
Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender
Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client
Handover (for successful bids)
Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager
Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager
Review (for unsuccessful bids)
Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders.

Skills and Qualifications:

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Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer

MS573- Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer

Location: Hampshire / Covering the South Region

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, repairing and maintenance of boilers, plate packs, and pumps ready for hire.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and service boilers and associated ancillaries.
Carry out routine service on equipment in accordance with planned maintenance timelines.
Diagnose faults and repair of boilers, and related equipment and ancillaries.
Ensure all servicing and inspections are completed in line with company software.
Obtain details and order parts for repair as required.
Ensuring equipment is clean and in good condition for hire.
Maintain the H&S register.
Carry out internal training when required on hire assets.

Skills and Qualifications:

Qualification in Installation & Servicing of commercial systems.
OFTEC.
3 years’ experience in similar employment.
Full UK Driving License.
Gas safe domestic / commercial.
Good time keeping / Work ethic.
Electrical Qualifications / experience (desirable).
Forklift License (desirable).
Previous experience of boiler hire industry (desirable).

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Contracts Supervisor

EY345 Contract Supervisor
Location: Kettering based, with UK wide travel
Salary: £35,000 + benefits package + company vehicle

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contract Supervisor on behalf of one of our clients, to join a well-established industry services provider supporting water utilities and the petrochemical sector. The company specialises in media refurbishment and related field operations across the UK.

This role includes both site-based and office-based responsibilities, ensuring that contracts are delivered efficiently, safely, and to high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will be based near our clients Kettering Head Office and open to frequent travel across the UK, including overnight stays.

Candidates from an ex-military background are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the execution of contracts on-site with a strong focus on health and safety compliance.
Manage site staff and subcontractors to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
Maintain communication with clients to ensure expectations are met and issues are resolved.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and seamless project delivery.
Track progress of ongoing works and report updates to senior management.
Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
Maintain thorough documentation and records for all site and contract activities.
Provide technical support and mentorship to site teams and contractors.

Qualifications:

Demonstrable experience supervising site-based contracts.
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Comfortable using digital tools for project tracking and reporting.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable / Advantageous:

Telehandler qualification
Experience in the water industry
Recognised qualifications within the water sector or engineering
SSSTS and EUSR certifications

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package
Company vehicle
Clear path for professional growth and career development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across the UK

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Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer

MS626 – Field Based Commercial Boiler Engineer

Location: Manchester / Covering Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

Salary: £45,000 per annum + overtime + on call allowance

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and service boilers and associated ancillaries.
Carry out routine service on equipment in accordance with planned maintenance timelines.
Diagnose faults and repair of boilers, and related equipment and ancillaries.
Ensure all servicing and inspections are completed in line with company software.
Obtain details and order parts for repair as required.
Ensuring equipment is clean and in good condition for hire.
Maintain the H&S register.
Carry out internal training when required on hire assets.

Skills and Qualifications:

Qualification in Installation & Servicing of commercial systems.
OFTEC.
3 years’ experience in similar employment.
Full UK Driving License.
Gas safe domestic / commercial.
Good time keeping / Work ethic.
Electrical Qualifications / experience (desirable).
Forklift License (desirable).
Previous experience of boiler hire industry (desirable).

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Forklift Engineer

JG240 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Hull

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
Carrying out routine maintenance.
Checking oil and fuel levels.
Checking all related hoses and connections.
Steering and brake checks.
Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
Customer focused.
Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence.

Location: Hull

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits…