Kenton Black Ltd

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Southwest Region £up to £100,000  (PAYE or Ltd Company Status)
Senior Quantity Surveyor required to head up the commercial management of various projects from a civil engineering / groundwork’s perspective.  Working on behalf of a very well established and respected groundwork's business an experienced senior quantity surveyor is required to manage a turnover of around £15m p.a and work with long standing relationships with blue chip main contractors.

You must have experience of NEC option B form of contract and be able to commute to project locations to undertake typical Senior Quantity Surveying duties.

Workload – Scope of Works:
•	Long term work is guaranteed; projects have many years to run and offer repeat government work in the South West region
•	Multiple Projects located across the South West region 
•	Nec option B form of contracts typically in use
•	Project values: £3 - £10m each (subcontract package values)  

Types of Work:
•	Large building foundations
•	Deep and shallow drainage
•	Any retaining concrete structures
•	Attenuation tanks
•	Hard and soft landscaping
•	Basements
•	Roads, kerbs, infrastructure

Project locations: South West England

Typical Duties:
•	Site / Project commercial management
•	Valuations
•	Variations
•	Measurements
•	Notification of extra’s added to the contract
•	Negotiation
•	Client relationship management long term

Rewards:
•	Salary / PAYE or Ltd company is acceptable
•	Rates up to £100,000
•	Car package
•	Pension & Holidays
•	Well being package 


Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Southwest Region £up to £100,000  (PAYE or Ltd Company Status)
Senior Quantity Surveyor required to head up the commercial management of various projects from a civil engineering / groundwork’s perspective.  Working on behalf of a very well established and respected groundwork's business an experienced senior quantity surveyor is required to manage a turnover of around £15m p.a and work with long standing relationships with blue chip main contractors.

You must have experience of NEC option B form of contract and be able to commute to project locations to undertake typical Senior Quantity Surveying duties.

Workload – Scope of Works:
•	Long term work is guaranteed; projects have many years to run and offer repeat government work in the South West region
•	Multiple Projects located across the South West region 
•	Nec option B form of contracts typically in use
•	Project values: £3 - £10m each (subcontract package values)  

Types of Work:
•	Large building foundations
•	Deep and shallow drainage
•	Any retaining concrete structures
•	Attenuation tanks
•	Hard and soft landscaping
•	Basements
•	Roads, kerbs, infrastructure

Project locations: South West England

Typical Duties:
•	Site / Project commercial management
•	Valuations
•	Variations
•	Measurements
•	Notification of extra’s added to the contract
•	Negotiation
•	Client relationship management long term

Rewards:
•	Salary / PAYE or Ltd company is acceptable
•	Rates up to £100,000
•	Car package
•	Pension & Holidays
•	Well being package 

Please apply now if you are a suitably experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor


Permanent Role: Residential Groundworks Senior Operations Manager / Operations Manager 
£100,000 to £130,000 p.a plus Benefits 
Car Allowance / Company car

CAREER OPPORTUNITY – SALARY BETWEEN £100,000 TO £130,000, WEST MIDLANDS BASED, OPERATIONS MANAGER / SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER ROLE, RESIDENTIAL GROUNDWORKS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

An opportunity for an experienced current Senior Contracts Manager or Operations Manager currently operating within the Groundworks sector who wants to progress their career to join a growing company who have expanded their business and are now looking to add an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Operational team. West Midlands based the company are in an ideal position to commute to and from for local projects.

Duties:
•	Monitoring progression on site, and day to day operations on projects
•	Continually manage performance against contracts programme
•	Maintain strong relationship with clients 
•	Produce monthly updates to the Operations Director on project performance
•	Arrange resources for project delivery

Requirements:
•	SMSTS
•	Ability to commute as and when required
•	Experience working in residential groundworks as a Contracts Manager
•	Excellent interpersonal skills

Remuneration:
•	£100,000 to £130,000 p.a
•	Car allowance / Company car
•	Paid Holiday
•	Pension Scheme

Senior Contracts Manager

Quantity Surveyor required - RICS Ideal.   Residential Construction Projects.  Blue Chip Clients.

A thriving construction business needs someone to join their Commercial team, covering 50% construction consultancy works and 50% construction management services and contracting.

With a focus on the consultancy market this opportunity is for someone that desires ownership, flexibility and a very varied type of construction works to be part of and to manage.

Very varied works:
Projects Range enormously across sectors:  Commercial, Industrial, Leisure, Residential and Civil Engineering

The Company:
•	Experienced, organised, and experts at delivery.
•	Social, tight knit with events across Europe.
•	Workload predominantly UK focused but at times international.
•	Existing commercial team managing projects in the UK, the Caribbean and Europe. 

Individual Requirements:
•	Business minded
•	Relationship building skills and experience 
•	Organised and thorough
•	Experience of consultancy led surveying duties is essential 

Working on a variety of projects but in particular with a focus on various large national residential developers.  This role will include:

•	Building costs for master plans on large residential developments
•	Creating viability assessment for projects with a focus on the clients needs
•	Pricing the roads, sewers, infrastructure, affordable housing, schools and local infrastructure

Rewards:
•	Salary and package to suit the level of experience and skills:  
•	Guideline £50,000 - £70,000 + package



Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor 
Worcestershire / Warwickshire
Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering for a top regional contractor.

We are currently working with a privately owned, regional civil engineering contractor based in Worcestershire that turn over £60m and operate throughout the Midlands and Southwest.

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.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have overall commercial responsibility on the project including the production of valuations, cost value reports, measurements, subcontract procurement and payment, final accounting, cash collections, production of forecasts (with the site team) and the management of subordinates working with a Senior QS reporting into a Commercial Manager.  

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.

Criteria:
•	Degree of equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
•	Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working for a civil engineering contractor
•	Experience working on similar projects

Salary & Package:
•	Up to £45,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
•	£6,500 car allowance
•	25 days leave plus bank holidays
•	Expense based healthcare scheme
•	Pension
•	Other company benefits

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


The Opportunity:

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a part-time Credit Controller on behalf of a business that is based in Preston. This company is well established and has served our 50,000 clients in the last 10 years or so. The business prides themselves on their strong reputation and high success rate. The vacancy requires the successful candidate to work on a part-time and permanent basis. You'll have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and full training will be given. If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, then please get in touch.


Salary and Benefits:

- An hourly pay of £13.19
- 28 days of annual leave (pro rata)
- A 3% company pension


Your New Role as the part-time Credit Controller:

- Negotiate payment plans, follow up failed promises to pay and resolve disputes
- Allocation of receipts in an accurate and timely manner
- Reviewing and understanding client ledgers
- Dealing with clients and internal queries relating to bills and client ledgers
- Liaising with solicitors and fee earners on a regular basis regarding aged debt positions
- Reconciliation of customer accounts
- Prepare overdue debts for legal action
- To establish and maintain key relationships with Clients - the ability to manage aged debt whilst upholding client goodwill is critical
- Prompt resolution of client invoice queries, liaising with both Fee Earners and Clients to resolve
- To provide detailed analysis of outstanding debt to Clients and Fee Earners as required
- To review processes and to identify any potential improvements in processes.


Experience and Skills Required to Apply:

- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels (ESSENTIAL)
- A confident telephone manner and excellent written communication skills (ESSENTIAL)
- Empathetic but tenacious, with the ability to build relationships to ensure debts are resolved quickly and efficiently (ESSENTIAL)
- Ability to understand and manage credit control processes (ESSENTIAL)
- The ability to work in a team and individually with self-motivation (ESSENTIAL)
- Good attention to detail with excellent organisational skills (ESSENTIAL)
- The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a fast paced, challenging and result driven environment (ESSENTIAL)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel (ESSENTIAL)


Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that has been operating for over a decade. The company has a 4.9 out of 5 rating and is based in Preston city centre. You will be offered 28 days of annual leave (pro rata), work in the office, and be part of a forward-thinking business.


TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED CREDIT CONTROL EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.


You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL criteria’ for your application to be considered.


This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – 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. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in 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.

Part time Credit Controller

Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor role in Fife.

Our client, a reputable main contractor with a strong presence in commercial and public sector construction, is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and play a key part in the financial management of construction delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage costs across multiple projects from tender to final account
- Prepare bills of quantities, subcontract packages, and valuation reports
- Ensure all commercial aspects of the contract are maintained effectively
- Identify and manage potential commercial risks and opportunities
- Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and external consultants

What You Bring:

- Proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the main contracting environment
- Strong working knowledge of construction contracts and procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and sound commercial judgement
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent professional experience
- A proactive, confident approach with excellent communication skills

Why This Role? 

Our client offers a forward-thinking environment that supports professional growth and fosters collaboration. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, you’ll be joining a company where your expertise will be recognised and your development supported.

The Opportunity:

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Clerk on behalf of a business that is based in the Milnthorpe area. This company has a turnover of circa 170 million pounds, and has been operating for over 25 years. You would join an Accounts Receivable team made up of 3 staff and have a "can do" attitude. The benefits include 27 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), life assurance, medical cover, a company pension, and the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave. You would be able to work on a hybrid basis after you've passed your probation (2 days from home).


Salary and Benefits:

•	Salary: From £25,000 up to £28,000
•	27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
•	The option to buy and sell annual leave
•	The company will match your pension contribution up to 5%
•	A well-being package that includes: Life assurance and medical cover
•	Retail vouchers


Your New Role as the Accounts Receivable Clerk:

•	Efficiently raising and sending all invoices within agreed timescales
•	Identifying and resolving any invoicing queries to ensure timely payment
•	Accurately record customer receipts
•	Be an active participant in the annual audit in respect of any Accounts Receivable related samples
•	Effectively produce and develop management information (MI) that will enable the business to analyse debtors and collections
•	Updating and maintenance of all the Group’s billing schedules and ensuring any changes are reconciled to the underlying financial ledgers
•	Liaising with the Commercial department in setting up new contracts ensuring all information is present and accurate to generate the invoices in a timely manner
•	Providing support in other ad hoc Accounts Receivable duties, and also wider Finance, tasks as required
•	Ability to adapt to department changes as we continue to grow as a finance function


Experience, Qualifications and Skills Required to Apply:

•	Resilient - able to deal with high pressure situations (ESSENTIAL)
•	AAT level 2 or QBE (NOT essential)
•	Organised and methodical in approach (ESSENTIAL)
•	Good knowledge of Excel - including pivot tables and vlookups (ESSENTIAL)
•	Able to communicate effectively with suppliers and customers (internal & external) (ESSENTIAL)
•	Can work independently and understand the importance of deadlines (ESSENTIAL)
•	Customer focused (ESSENTIAL)
•	Team player; works well as part of a team (ESSENTIAL)
•	Being resilient and able to deal with the demands of the business (ESSENTIAL)
•	Flexible approach to work (ESSENTIAL)
•	High standard of work (ESSENTIAL)
•	Right attitude (ESSENTIAL)


Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join an expanding organisation and a friendly team. The company has a turnover of circa 170 million pounds and is based near Milnthorpe. You will be offered 35 days of annual leave, work in the office, until you've past your probation, and then you can work from home 2 days a week.


TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED FINANCE/ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK


You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' criteria for your application to be considered.


This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – 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. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Gloucester, Aberdeen, and Dundee, 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 Receivable Clerk (Hybrid)

Quantity Surveyor:
Permanent Role: Quantity Surveyor
Up to £80,000 p.a plus benefits dependant on experience
Car Allowance / Company Car

CAREER OPPORTUNITY – SALARY UP TO £80K PLUS BENIFITS, BROMSGROVE BASED RESIDENTIAL GROUNDWORKS COMPANY, QUANTITY SURVEYOR, MULTIPLE PROJECTS, CAREER PROGRESSION.

An opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an Bromsgrove based Residential Groundworks Business on their commercial team. The client has had continual growth and is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team to help expand the business as they have multiple projects upcoming.

Duties:
•	Optimising contract profitability 
•	Provide quotations to clients for variations
•	Comprehensive understanding of Residential Groundworks 
•	Accurate monthly cost and value reports
•	All other daily tasks performed by a Quantity Surveyor

Requirements:
•	Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential groundworks
•	Time management skills and meeting deadlines
•	Experience in value engineering
•	Proficient in all Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

Remuneration:

•	Up to £80,000 dependant on experience 
•	Car allowance
•	Paid Holidays
•	Pension Scheme