Home-based, part-time chartered structural or civil engineer required for 3 or 4 days per week in the position of Principal Structural Engineer for a small consultancy based near Ashford, that carries out inspections and reports on building defects, mainly domestic, small commercial and institutional (schools, hospitals, churches etc) which often lead to the design and specification of small-scale remedial works. Also to respond to emailed enquiries from potential clients and review associate engineers' reports. The position would suit someone who has taken early retirement from full-time employment. Must have a good knowledge of Building Regulations and be able to write reports in perfect English. Applicants must be chartered civil or structural and will be covered by our £2M PI insurance.

Home-based, part-time chartered structural or civil engineer required for 3 or 4 days per week in the position of Principal Structural Engineer for a small consultancy based near Ashford, that carries out inspections and reports on building defects, mainly domestic, small commercial and institutional (schools, hospitals, churches etc) which often lead to the design and specification of small-scale

Your new company A well-regarded contractor and developer with over 50 years' experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects across London and the South East. They typically work on schemes ranging from £5m to £30m, including affordable housing, refurbishments, and new-build flats. Known for their reliable delivery, strong client relationships, and high build standards, they have bui t a solid reputation as the go-to contractor for new-build HA schemes. Following a particularly successful year, they now seek an additional contracts manager to join the team and help support with the additional workload. Your new role The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing 2 to 4 live residential schemes, collectively delivering approximately 150 units, comprising apartment developments with some traditional housing.Working closely with the construction director, the role involves full responsibility for project delivery, including programme management, site team leadership, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality stand

Your new company A well-regarded contractor and developer with over 50 years' experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects across London and the South East. They typically work on schemes ranging from £5m to £30m, including affordable housing, refurbishments, and new-build flats. Known for their reliable delivery, strong client relationships, and high build standards, they have bui

Your new company S/E London-based housebuilder. The current pipeline includes major regeneration projects, smaller mixed-use schemes, and several private builds - Projects range from 15 to 120 units. The company stands out for its established long-term partnerships with housing associations and, in turn, strong pipeline of work. They are a close-knit team with a stable workforce and loyal subcon ractor base. With 10 current live sites and a further 3 due on site imminently, they are enjoying a period of sustained growth and as such are looking to permanently expand their commercial team by adding a senior Project QS to support the increased workload and manage their flagship scheme. The role will be office-based with Site visits as needed. Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of an experienced team of 5 directly responsible for managing your own project, reporting monthly to a commercial director. You will be site-based with visits to the office as needed. You will be involved in all stages of the multiphased project, from procurement and site set-up

Your new company S/E London-based housebuilder. The current pipeline includes major regeneration projects, smaller mixed-use schemes, and several private builds - Projects range from 15 to 120 units. The company stands out for its established long-term partnerships with housing associations and, in turn, strong pipeline of work. They are a close-knit team with a stable workforce and loyal subcon

Your new company This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment projects. Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They work for a range of clients with a bias towards public sector/local authority works, including office fitout, comme cial buildings, planned maintenance schemes and education refurbs, with project values ranging from 500k small refurbishments to major schemes up to £10 million. Following a busy 2025 and several recently awarded schemes, they are going from strength to strength in both orderbook and productivity. As such, they are actively looking to recruit an experienced contracts manager to join the team and lead on several of the new upcoming projects. Your new role The role is all about keeping things running smoothly - managing 3 jobs from a technical, safety and people perspective, making sure deadlines and budgets are hit, and keeping everyone from clients to site teams updated on progress. Y

Your new company This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment projects. Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They work for a range of clients with a bias towards public sector/local authority works, including office fitout, comme

SW Engineer (Distributed Computing, AWS, Python, C#/C++) Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office. £45000 - £68000 + Package. - Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher). - Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week. - Must have experinece with AWS / Distributed Computing Your new company You'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has gr wn rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed. This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time. Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud / Distributed Computing to be considered. Your new role In this role you'll be tackling engineering challenges tha

SW Engineer (Distributed Computing, AWS, Python, C#/C++) Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office. £45000 - £68000 + Package. - Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher). - Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week. - Must have experinece with AWS / Distributed Computing Your new company You'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has gr

CSCS Labourer - South London Location: South LondonStart: ASAPPay: Competitive hourly rate (DOE) The Role As a site labourer, you'll be supporting trades and site managers to keep the project running safely and smoothly. Duties typically include: * General site tidying and keeping work areas clean * Assisting tradespeople as required * Loading and unloading materials * Moving equipm nt and handling deliveries * Basic manual labour tasks around the site * Following health & safety instructions at all times Requirements * Valid CSCS card (essential) * Previous labouring or construction site experience (preferred) * Strong work ethic and reliability * Ability to follow instructions and work safely * Good level of physical fitness * Full PPE (boots, hard hat, gloves, hi-vis) If you are interested and looking for a new role, please apply and we will be in contact with you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job y

CSCS Labourer - South London Location: South LondonStart: ASAPPay: Competitive hourly rate (DOE) The Role As a site labourer, you'll be supporting trades and site managers to keep the project running safely and smoothly. Duties typically include: * General site tidying and keeping work areas clean * Assisting tradespeople as required * Loading and unloading materials * Moving equipm

Class 2 Hiab Driver Location: Beckton Pay Rate: £17.50/hour (Monday to Friday), £26.25/hour (Saturdays, if required) The Best Connection is seeking a Class 2 Hiab Driver to join our client’s busy team in Beckton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and professional driver looking for consistent work with competitive pay. Your Duties Will Include: Safely delivering items us ng a Hiab from the store to customers. Accurately following delivery notes and instructions. Communicating any issues or concerns about deliveries to the store. Maintaining high standards of care to meet and exceed customer expectations. Adhering to road safety requirements and company guidelines. Contract Details: Minimum 6-month contract with potential for extension. Start Date: Late February 2025. Working Hours: Monday to Friday and Monday to Saturday Start time: 7:00 AM until finish (minimum 8 hours per day). What We’re Looking For: A valid Category C driving licence. An up-to-date Hiab licence. Current CPC and DIGI card. A clean driving licence (or a maximum

Class 2 Hiab Driver Location: Beckton Pay Rate: £17.50/hour (Monday to Friday), £26.25/hour (Saturdays, if required) The Best Connection is seeking a Class 2 Hiab Driver to join our client’s busy team in Beckton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and professional driver looking for consistent work with competitive pay. Your Duties Will Include: Safely delivering items us

Site Manager - Main Contracting Location: Bromley Project: £7.8 Million New Build Commercial & Office Development Duration: 38 Weeks+We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £7.8 million new-build commercial and office development in Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable main contractor on a high-profile project from start to finish Key Responsibilities: * Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site staff * Ensure health & safety compliance and quality control standards are met * Liaise with clients, consultants, and the wider project team Requirements: * Proven experience managing new-build commercial projects of similar scale * Strong leadership and communication skills * SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications * Ability to manage programmes, logistics, and site documentation What's on Offer: * Long-term opportunity * Competitive rate/salary * Supportive and professional project te

Site Manager - Main Contracting Location: Bromley Project: £7.8 Million New Build Commercial & Office Development Duration: 38 Weeks+We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £7.8 million new-build commercial and office development in Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable main contractor on a high-profile project from start to finish

Position: Assistant Site Manager / Finishing Foreman Location: AshfordProject Residential New Build - Houses & Flats We're currently seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager / Finishing Foreman to join our team on a residential new build project in Ashford. This development includes a mix of houses and flats and is set to begin immediately for a 6-week duration. If you're ready to hit the ground running and bring your finishing expertise to a fast-paced site, we'd love to hear from you. Email CV or call 01622 235691 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Position: Assistant Site Manager / Finishing Foreman Location: AshfordProject Residential New Build - Houses & Flats We're currently seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager / Finishing Foreman to join our team on a residential new build project in Ashford. This development includes a mix of houses and flats and is set to begin immediately for a 6-week duration. If you're ready to hit

🏗️ Site Manager - Housing Development Location: Bromley Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus📅Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality homes? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Site Manager to lead residential construction projects from the ground up, ensuring every home s built to the highest standards.🔍 About the Role:As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a new housing development site. You'll coordinate trade, manage health and safety, and ensure that homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.🛠 Key Responsibilities: * Oversee all on-site operations for residential developments * Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site staff * Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards * Monitor progress and report to senior management * Conduct quality checks and ensure snag-free handovers * Maintain site records and manage site logistics 🎓 R

🏗️ Site Manager - Housing Development Location: Bromley Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus📅Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality homes? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Site Manager to lead residential construction projects from the ground up, ensuring every home

• Job Title: Operations Manager • Location: Field-based • Job Type: Permanent • Salary- £50k - £55k (salary is dependent on experience), plus discretionary bonus • Own car needed but allowance/expenses to be discussed My client is a growing commercial roofing company in the process of transforming its business model to support diversified revenue streams. To support this trans tion, the company is introducing the role of Operational Manager to assume day-to-day responsibility for managing operations, improving delivery efficiency, and embedding scalable processes across the business. Role Purpose The Operational Manager will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the company’s delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to quality standards, while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and clients. The role includes implementing structured project management practices, supporting workforce coordination (currently reliant on subcontractors), and introducing reporting systems to track progress status of p

• Job Title: Operations Manager • Location: Field-based • Job Type: Permanent • Salary- £50k - £55k (salary is dependent on experience), plus discretionary bonus • Own car needed but allowance/expenses to be discussed My client is a growing commercial roofing company in the process of transforming its business model to support diversified revenue streams. To support this trans

🏗️ Site Manager - Housing Development Location: Bromley Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus📅Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality homes? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Site Manager to lead residential construction projects from the ground up, ensuring every home s built to the highest standards.🔍 About the Role:As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a new housing development site. You'll coordinate trade, manage health and safety, and ensure that homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.🛠 Key Responsibilities: * Oversee all on-site operations for residential developments * Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site staff * Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards * Monitor progress and report to senior management * Conduct quality checks and ensure snag-free handovers * Maintain site records and manage site logistics 🎓 R

🏗️ Site Manager - Housing Development Location: Bromley Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus📅Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality homes? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Site Manager to lead residential construction projects from the ground up, ensuring every home

Site Manager - Main Contracting Location: Bromley Project: £7.8 Million New Build Commercial & Office Development Duration: 38 Weeks+We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £7.8 million new-build commercial and office development in Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable main contractor on a high-profile project from start to finish Key Responsibilities: * Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site staff * Ensure health & safety compliance and quality control standards are met * Liaise with clients, consultants, and the wider project team Requirements: * Proven experience managing new-build commercial projects of similar scale * Strong leadership and communication skills * SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications * Ability to manage programmes, logistics, and site documentation What's on Offer: * Long-term opportunity * Competitive rate/salary * Supportive and professional project te

Site Manager - Main Contracting Location: Bromley Project: £7.8 Million New Build Commercial & Office Development Duration: 38 Weeks+We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £7.8 million new-build commercial and office development in Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable main contractor on a high-profile project from start to finish