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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Five Employers:
Business 1 – Hertfordshire Based
Having worked with this contractor for the past 15+ years I have seen them develop in both size and capability. They now currently turnover around £100 million per annum, building concrete frame and groundwork packages ranging in value up to £30 million each for a variety of residential and commercial contractors and developers throughout London and the surrounding Home Counties. They have a very modern edge to the business while maintaining traditional roots. I know each of the directors of this business and I would highly recommend them all as leaders in their own rights, but also as a family-like unit that brings out the best in each other.
On a personal note, I believe this company is one of the best not only for the projects they help complete and not only because of their size and general capability but also because of the environment they create. They go that extra mile to not only retain their staff but to truly keep them happy. Small things have been added to the office like a gym that people have access to all day! They have a treatments room where massages and treatments are available to everyone on Fridays. And they even have a rooftop garden and BBQ area, I’d want to work here myself if I had the relevant experience! These little perks may not seem a lot in the grand picture, but hopefully, they go towards showing what type of employer this is (i.e., a business that takes the time to take care of their people and give a little back).
They really are a great company to work for and be part of. You can gain great project experience, develop capability in modern construction techniques and you can be part of the values they believe in and a truly fantastic team.
Business 2 – Central London Based
Having been established for over 40 years within the specialist field of concrete frames and groundworks, this business is, without doubt, one of the leading names within this field (literally top 3 name in my opinion). Current turnover is over £150m per annum and they have consistently worked at the cutting edge of the sector to be one of the best at what they do. They currently complete packages ranging in value from £10m up to £100m each on a mixture of residential, commercial, educational, and leisure projects throughout the London area and further around the UK.
This business prides itself on its high repeat business rate and its in-house capability to take complex projects from design through to completion. I would highly recommend this business as a polished environment where individuals can grow and flourish working on some of the best and most iconic projects in and around London and it is worth pointing out, that I have never had anyone leave this business in a short period of time that I have placed there.
Business 3 – Essex Based
Based in Essex just outside the M25 this privately owned business specialises in the construction of reinforced concrete frames and associated groundwork packages. They currently turnover around £40 million per annum but with sensible plans in place for targeted growth, this is expected to increase by around £5-£10m per annum.
They offer a modern image with a professional office, excellent in-house capability, and great standards for quality in everything they do. They maintain a focus of developing their systems before expanding their workload. The businesses directors are constantly focusing on investing back into the business to build in security for everyone that works there, plus better working conditions and capabilities for moving forward. This truly is a very exciting business to work for.
Business 4 – Central London Based
This contractor currently turns over in excess of £100m per annum, completing complex London-based projects for a variety of main contractors and developers. Having worked with this contractor for the past 10+ years I have seen them develop in both size and capability. They have a polished brand built on technical capability and a view to deliver prestigious projects around the capital of the UK. They have a very modern edge to the business while maintaining traditional roots. I know each of the directors of this business and I would highly recommend them all as leaders in their own rights, but also as a unit that works well together to make the business stand out.
On a personal note, not only is this business incredibly strong, but it also has a very likable team that yes works on complex projects with tight expectations, but does so in a calm and considered fashion, making sure clients are left with a positive experience, which is why so much of their work is repeat business and is also why so many of the team have been with the business for so many years. They carry out demolition, complex top down basement construction, RC frames, and associated civil engineering.
Business 5 – East London Based
With offices in London our client is a specialist structures and civil engineering subcontractor who has been trading for over 30 years and currently has a total turnover of over £100 million per annum. They have developed from a traditional RC frame background into a company that now provides concrete works, structural steel works, associated groundworks, demolition and builders work packages to a variety of sectors and projects (i.e. airports, energy projects, rail projects, HS2, infrastructure projects, commercial projects and residential projects). This company really can provide an excellent level of diversity in both project types and sectors of work.
From a people point of view, I have dealt with the MD and directors of the business for over 10 years and have seen them develop their team not just to fill spaces as new projects land or as they grow, but to truly bring people in who fit their culture and can bond with them for the long term. They are one of the better payers in the sector and always offer opportunities for people to progress, so they are the all-round solid option for someone who wants to be paid well, taken care of and also given a variety of projects to gain experience on.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our clients are all looking to strengthen their existing preconstruction teams by adding an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to their ranks.
The opportunities will involve the usual duties such as putting together tenders for the concrete frame and groundwork packages in and around London for primarily residential developers/contractors, but some also work in the commercial, educational, industrial, leisure, and other sectors too. Usual package values you will be expected to target could range anywhere from £1m up to £100m each depending on which option you look at and some or all of the following duties will apply:
REQUIREMENTS
For these opportunities, I am looking for individuals who have previous experience working for an RC / Concrete Frame and Groundwork subcontractor in the UK in an estimating capacity.
It is important you have the knowledge of pricing and producing tenders for Concrete Frame and Groundwork packages in and around the South East and London to be considered.
That is it. I’m happy to talk to anyone who has the above.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Due to the nature of these opportunities, I am looking to target individuals currently earning anywhere from £70,000 to £120,000 per annum (self-employed options are available).
Salaries/rates will be negotiable at the point of the interview, depending on the level of experience you have gained.
With the basic salary, our client offers the usual package of car allowance, pension, bonuses, and similar if you are PAYE, or a slightly tailored version of benefits if you are self-employed.
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Construction professionals,
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Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.
Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.
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Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.
We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.
And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.
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Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
What our clients say
We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.
They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.
Commercial Director,
Main Contractor
I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.
Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd
The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.
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Soilfix
Here are answers to some questions that you may have.
At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:
Read more about our company here.
Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.
They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors.
To view all our live roles, click here
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes.
Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.
Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country.
To view all of our live roles, click here
When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area.
Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you.
We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential.
After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.
If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)
If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment.
Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.
