Kenton Black Ltd

A new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in the Cambridgeshire working for a Civil Engineering main contractor. There is plenty of regional work to follow working across several sectors within civil engineering. The Quantity Surveyor role will intiailly be starting on a large infrastructure scheme.

Our client is a regionally structured civil engineering contractor with over 50 years history delivering a range of civil engineering schemes including highways, flood defence, heavy civils and infrastructure for range of clients with values ranging up to £50 million in value.

With a group turnover is excess of £85 million the company still has a genuine family ethos aiming to keep their staff working local and affording them quality work life balance which sets them apart from many main contractors.

Qualifications/Background:
•	Experience working on heavy civils, flood alleviation or highways schemes.
•	BSc/ HND/ HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying.
•	Full UK driving license is essential.
•	Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a civil engineering main contractor.

Salary & Package:
•	Up to £50,000 per annum
•	Company Car
•	Company pension scheme (match up to 6%)
•	25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•	Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
•	Childcare voucher scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

For more information please apply to this position or contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Birmingham!

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Thames Valley
Up to £55,000

We are currently recruiting Quantity Surveyors for one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists. The business has over 40 years of trading history, operating as a tier 1 partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients. They work as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual projects developing long-standing client relationships.

They currently have requirements for Quantity Surveyors to join their Midlands Team, working in locations across the Midlands, with the expectation that successful candidates travel to regional offices in Reading as and when required for meetings etc.

As the business specialise in water infrastructure and tunnelling projects past project experience in these areas is paramount!

Criteria:
•	HND/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
•	Previous experience of the civil engineering industry
•	Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract NEC3 or NEC4 and knowledge of current
•	Construction Law
•	Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of
•	subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle,
•	certificates and accruals calculations
•	Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value
•	analysis
•	Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines.
•	Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team
•	Experience of working for Contractor, Water experience, able to deal with large
•	amounts of data for open book forms of contract.
•	Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards (desirable)
•	CSCS card holder

On Offer:
•	Up to £55,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
•	Company car / car allowance
•	5% Company pension contribution
•	Life Assurance
•	Single persons private medical cover
•	Permanent Health Cover

To express your interest please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Birmingham! Or Apply Now!

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Midlands
Up to £72,000 plus company package

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK's largest contractors working on HS2. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role is working as part of the large packages of heavy civils and structures work. The business is a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role will be working as part of the commercial team and offers great career changing opportunites. This scheme will be over 5 years initially, with a strong orderbook within the region. The role will be working on major structures and technical elements. Following on from this scheme they will 

Role Purpose:

Our client is looking for candidates with experience in managing all commercial aspects of the scheme.
 
Duties:
•	Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures.
•	Measure & interpret specifications & drawings.
•	Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates if required.
•	Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works.
•	Plan commercial activities to meet monthly timescales.
•	Collation of Cost and Value Information.
•	Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements.
•	Submission and Agreement of Adjustment Events with Client.
•	Collect information required to specify procurement requirements.
•	Understand the steps / documentation required.
•	Assist Procurement function where required.
•	Collation of cost and value information.
•	Management of Sub Contractors Accounts.

Experience:
•	BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent.
•	Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor in the civil engineering.

Rewards:
•	Up to £72,000 basic salary DOE
•	Company car / allowance
•	Pension, healthcare and other benefits
•	Hybrid Working
•	Lodge

To express your interest please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Birmingham, or simply apply to the role!


Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company Details and Job Overview:

A leading, specialist service provider require a new Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis. Growing at a rapid rate, organically and through acquisition, many staff within the business have progressed within their roles in line with their ethos of internal promotion and skills development. 

This is a varied and hands on role, reporting to an engaging and supportive Finance Manager. It is well suited to an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for more exposure to month end routine and management accounting processes.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•	Full time role, 37 hours per week
•	Hybrid working once established in the role (3 days in office/2 days remote)
•	35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
•	Private healthcare, life insurance and an array of wellbeing benefits
•	Company pension
•	Discount schemes
•	Ongoing training and development as required

Your New Role as Assistant Accountant:

•	Supporting in the preparation of management accounts with commentary
•	General month end support, meeting tight deadlines
•	Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
•	Liaising with non-finance staff to provide financial support and advice as required
•	Processing supplier invoices, liaising with suppliers as needed to respond to any queries

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will have solid transactional accounting experience (AP/AR), with some month end exposure and be committed to further building skills in this area. Strong communication skills are required as you will be required to liaise with staff across different departments and good IT skills are essential including Microsoft Excel. 


This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.


Assistant Accountant

Company Details and Job Overview:

A small but growing family owned business in Kendal are looking to appoint an experienced finance professional to work alongside their external accountants, providing support with the day-to-day management of all financial activities.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•	Office based role, with opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week if preferred
•	22 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
•	Opportunity to progress in the role as the business continues to grow

Your New Role as Accounts Manager:

•	Working closely alongside the Managing Director to provide financial insight and advice to support growth strategy
•	Production of management accounts up to trial balance
•	Responsibility for credit control, building strong working relationships with customers
•	Management of purchase ledger and sales ledger
•	Review and enhance existing accounting processes
•	Regular liaison with the external accountant to provide all necessary information

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong bookkeeping skills with good attention to detail. With the ability to work independently and manage own workload, strong team working skills are required to build and maintain strong working relationships with various non-finance colleagues. Experience of using Sage 50 software is advantageous and good Excel skills are essential.


This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance. Please submit your CV without delay for consideration.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Accounts Manager

Kenton Black are recruiting for Facilities Manager in Aberdeen. The role sits with an established organisation within the education sector.

This position offers 35 hours per week at a competitive hourly rate, with a view to permanent employment. The role will be primarily based at the Aberdeen City Campus, with travel to other sites across the Aberdeenshire region.

The successful candidate will take the lead on reactive maintenance projects whilst overseeing additional facilities management services including cleaning schedules and grounds maintenance. This is a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful infrastructure improvements while driving quality, value for money and service excellence across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor service providers to ensure quality and compliance with SLA
- Collaborate with internal teams to plan and coordinate maintenance and refurbishment works
- Undertake site inspections across all campuses to assess cleanliness and grounds upkeep
- Approve repair and maintenance actions and ensure timely resolutions
- Check invoices, authorisations and documentation in relation to facilities contracts
- Lead a small team, managing recruitment, performance, and staff development

What You Bring:

- HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
- Strong knowledge of facilities and contract management, cleaning and janitorial operations
- Experience in staff supervision and working within team environments
- Understanding of health and safety legislation
- ICT literate with sound numeracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Full clean driving licence (own vehicle desirable)

Why This Role?

This position offers the chance to directly influence the future of multiple campus environments, ensuring optimal conditions for users. You’ll enjoy flexibility, strong cross-team engagement and a pathway to long-term career development. If you’re motivated by improvement, collaboration and meaningful impact—this role could be for you.

Facilities Manager

Company Details and Job Overview:

An experienced and commercially astute Management Accountant is required to join a Carlisle based business due to a team restructure and succession planning. This business facing role offers lots of stakeholder interaction, with opportunity to add value to the finance function and wider business.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•	25 days annual leave + bank holidays
•	Annual bonus scheme based on business performance
•	Cycle to work scheme
•	Private healthcare
•	Company pension contribution up to 6% matched

Your New Role as Management Accountant:

•	Preparation of the monthly management accounts pack including P&L, balance sheet, commentary and analysis
•	Analyse financial data and provide insights to support effective business decisions
•	Assist the Finance Director with year end accounting/audit requirements
•	Production of budgets
•	Cash flow forecasting
•	Collaborate with internal teams to monitor and control costs, giving relevant insight and advice as required
•	Identifying areas for process improvements within the finance function
•	Mentoring 2-3 Accounts Assistants 
•	Support with ad hoc project work

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), proven in a similar level role. Commercially minded with strong analytical capabilities, you will thrive in people facing roles as this position includes regular liaison with a variety of stakeholders including non-finance senior management. Additionally, you will have a flair for enhancing existing systems and procedures within a finance function with the confidence to put forward your ideas relating to this.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.


Management Accountant

Company Details and Job Overview:

A dynamic group of businesses are looking to appoint a divisional finance lead for one of their newest business units which is currently going through a period of significant growth. With a current turnover of approximately £10m, there are exciting plans for further expansion which this role will play a pivotal role in driving forward.

Working closely alongside the Finance Director and Managing Director, this Finance Manager position offers a good balance of technical/hands on finance duties as well as providing commercial input to support effective decision making. 

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•	A competitive starting salary depending on experience
•	Annual salary increases and 6 monthly reviews
•	Incentive and bonus schemes
•	25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
•	Company pension, up to 5% matched
•	Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working

Your New Role as Finance Manager:

As Finance Manager, you will enjoy a varied and autonomous role which will include the following duties:

•	Ownership of the month end process including management accounts production
•	Variance analysis 
•	Balance sheet reconciliations
•	Provision of financial performance reports
•	Cash forecasting
•	Preparation of year end audit files being the primary point of contact for auditors
•	VAT returns/CT tax returns, liaising with tax advisors
•	Provision of financial support, financial modelling and analysis to the commercial team  
•	Financial analysis of costing/pricing/margin strategy
•	Identifying new routes to market, providing scenario analysis and evaluation of opportunities
•	Involvement in ad hoc projects as required

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

To be considered, you will be technically strong and CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified, demonstrating excellent commercial acumen. Extensive Excel knowledge is required and experience of group level reporting is advantageous. Strong business partnering skills are imperative as you will be required to work cross-functionally throughout the Group. 

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.


Finance Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Worcestershire / Warwickshire / Gloucestershire / Wiltshire
Up to £85,000

We are currently working with a privately owned top civil engineering contractor, based in Worcestershire that turn over £60m, who are looking for an Senior Quantity Surveyor in Worcester. This role will be based in both site and office locations

The company specialise in delivering civil engineering projects and frameworks including infrastructure, highways, public realm etc for a range of private clients and local authorities.

They are currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in Worcestershire to work on works within this region with the remit of aiding the growth of the region as well as working on live projects, undertaking works that range in value from £5m – £20m and then carrying out the role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor once the project is live.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business who are expanding into new geographies and successfully tender for new projects and frameworks with a full order book 2025. This role offers excellent progression opportunities to Senior Quantity Surveyor as well as the opportunity to make your mark with a fantastic business.

You will have overall commercial responsibility on the project including the production of valuations, cost value reports, measurements, sub contract procurement and payment, final accounting, cash collections, production of forecasts (with the site team) and the management of subordinates.

A strong general civil engineering background will be essential for this position, due to a wide variety of civil engineering elements on the scheme which include; earthworks, highways, deep drainage, s278’s, footways and culverts.

Salary & Package:
•	Up to £85,000 per annum
•	25 days annual leave plus stats 
•	Discretionary bonus scheme
•	Car allowance or company car
•	Generous pension contributions 
•	Private healthcare 
•	Etc.

This is a great opportunity for a proven senior quantity surveyor to join a well-established business with a clear route to commercial manager for the right individual.

Apply Now! Or For more information on this vacancy, please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Birmingham!

Freelance Site Agent / Civils Site Manager - Outside IR35 
Bedford Cycleways full list below 

The company:		
A new opportunity for a Freelance Civil Site Manager has arisen for one of my key clients. They are a multi-disciplinary contractor who offer genuine progression, a variety of projects, local work, and stability.

This is an opportunity that should appeal to a Site Agent’s looking to join a respected business, working on a range of projects.

Scheme Types:
•	Cycleways
•	Civil Infrastructure 
•	Roads


The role:
In this you will be responsible for:
•	Supervising engineers and subcontractors
•	Ensuring work meets specified client requirements
•	Reporting on site progress to the Project Manager
•	Promoting a health & safety awareness on site
•	Ensuring Method Statements and Risk Assessments completed for all aspects of works

The person:
The successful Site Manager will have the following:
•	Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a construction related discipline 
•	Experience with roads, civil infrastructure, S278’s
•	Strong knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
•	Experience of working within the civil engineering industry
•	UK driving licence
•	CSCS card
Delivering improvements at Barker’s Lane roundabout including widening the cycling path at the turn by the allotments to allow safer cornering for cyclists and replacing the existing splitter island at the roundabout with a parallel zebra crossing.
Improvements to the Green Wheel route in Brickhill to provide a more comprehensive offline route by siding out the footway on both sides, installing timber bollards and reducing the level of the kerbs.
Installation of wayfinding signs and lighting at the offline cycle route at Mowbray Walk as well as a new staggered toucan crossing.
Construction of a new 3m wide pedestrian and cycle link to Bedford Station from Beverley Crescent, Hurst Grove and Westfield Drive. The scheme will also upgrade the existing Bromham Road junction by removing the uncontrolled crossing and traffic island and replacing this with signal controlled with parallel cycle crossings.
Widening the footways, implementing two new zebra crossings and installing a new 1.5m wide segregated cycle lane at the Castle Road Gyratory.
Infrastructure and amenity improvements to the route between Bedford Station and Bedford Bus Station located on Woburn Road and Alexandra Road. This will comprise resurfacing of the carriageway and footway, kerb relevelling, new street lighting and improvements to the signage.
Installation of a new 1.5m wide carriageway cycleway and four uncontrolled crossing points at the Rothsay Road Gyratory
A part funding contribution to support a project for crossing improvements at the junction with Harpur Street, and a protected cycle path on Dame Alice Street.