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Quality Manager

MB955: Quality Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £74,000 – £78,000 + £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 Quality Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out quality planning and produce a framework that the project can use to provide a quality product.
Ensure that quality and management system requirements are delivered.
Ensure that the works are as specified and that the required testing and commissioning has taken place.
Provide Governance support to site team as required e.g. GDPR, Data Protection and other compliance issues as required.
Manage the Assurance process to ensure that the project works can be properly certified as correct to the client.
Manage and drive Improvement activities to assist the project in meeting its goals.
Provide support and advice on Quality within the Context of the project including best practice and lessons learnt activity.
Manage the document control function (if required)

Skills and Experience:

Comprehensive understanding of project administration procedures.
Comprehensive understanding of document control processes and procedures including knowledge of ISO 19650 (National Annex A) – document numbering
Computer literate (Particularly Excel and Word)
Familiarity with using EDMS systems (Themis/Projectwise/4Projects/A-Site e.t.c)
Basic understanding of the project delivery objectives
Understanding of the purpose and importance of accurate document control in a commercial and assurance context
Minimum 15 years of experience required due to scale and complexity of the project

Consents Manager

MB959: Consents Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £70,000 – £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 Consents Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing project consents and regulatory approval requirements
Coordinating permit and consent applications across the project
Liaising with statutory bodies, regulators and key stakeholders
Monitoring consent conditions and ensuring ongoing compliance
Supporting planning and environmental obligations across delivery teams
Managing consent related documentation and reporting
Providing advice and guidance to project teams on consent requirements
Supporting risk management and programme considerations linked to approvals and permits

Skills and Experience:

Consents, permitting or regulatory management experience within infrastructure, construction or civil engineering
Experience managing complex approvals and stakeholder engagement
Understanding of planning, environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience liaising with statutory bodies and regulators
Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder interfaces
Experience within energy, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous

Senior Bid Writer

MB967: Senior Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + £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 Senior Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements.
Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents.
Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators.
Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client.
Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
Assist with Knowledge Management.
Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment.
Proven experience of managing a team.
Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies.
Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents.
Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes.

Methods Engineer

MB966: Methods Engineer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + £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 Methods Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyse tender documents, specifications, and related technical data.
Prepare technical proposals and work plans, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with the project management and business development teams to ensure compliance with client requirements.
Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgeting forecasts.
Identify potential technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.
Assist in the formulation of project execution plans and strategies for underground works.
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams including geotechnical engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors.
Provide technical support and guidance during pre-bid meetings and client presentations.
Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders throughout the tendering process.
Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial bid documents.
Maintain accurate records of all tender preparation activities and decisions.
Report on project progress, potential issues, and risk management plans.

Skills and Experience:

Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
Awareness of relevant procurement legislation.
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract.
Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning.

Sustainability Manager

MB943: Sustainability Manager
Location: Workington
Salary: £60,000 + £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 Sustainability Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the sustainability team
Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate.
Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe
Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance
To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting.
To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance
Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements
Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance
Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support

Skills and Experience:

Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example.
Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.
Good understanding of carbon reduction planning

Bid Writer

MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
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 Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements.
Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents.
Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators.
Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client.
Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
Assist with Knowledge Management.
Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment.
Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies.
Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents.
Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes

MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
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…

Health and Safety Advisor

MB939: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Workington
Salary: £50,000 + £6,325 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 Health and Safety Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice
Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes.
Assist with the implementation of the Construction behavioural based safety programme.
Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement.
Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business.
Be honest in discharging your duties as a health and safety professional.
Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response.
Assist with development of Occupational Health and Wellbeing campaigns increasing awareness within the business.
Assist the HSE Manager in providing the Work Winning department with health and safety input into Tenders and Pre-qualifications.
Assist the HSE Manager with the implementation of the Business Strategy relating to Health and Safety.
Cooperate fully with IOSH and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

A motivated and proactive individual with a genuine interest in health, safety and wellbeing.
Someone with experience in construction & Civil engineering background with a Tier 1 contractor
Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold a NEBOSH qualification and be a member of IOSH.

Senior Estimator

MB968: Senior Estimator
Location: Swindon
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + £6,325 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 Senior 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.
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
Liaise with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to
Liaise 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.

Skills and Experience:

Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning.
Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages

Sustainability Advisor

MB942: Sustainability Advisor
Location: Workington
Salary: £45,000 + £5,060 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 Sustainability Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate.
Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe
Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance
To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting.
To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance
Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements
Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance
Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support

Skills and Experience:

Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example.
Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.
Good understanding of carbon reduction planning

Mechanical Supervisor

MB984: Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £65,000 + £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 Mechanical Supervisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise mechanical, electrical and public health installation works.
Coordinate MEP subcontractors and specialist trades.
Monitor quality, programme and compliance across all MEP activities.
Ensure works are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial and construction teams to deliver project objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

At least 5 years construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction procedures and practices.
Working knowledge of plans, prints, specifications and schematics associated with the trade
Confidence in management of MEP subcontractors.
SSSTS
A University degree in engineering or equivalent