First Military Recruitment jobs

MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an 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. - Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: - 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 - Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to - Liase 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. - Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead - Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff - Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance - Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries - Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary - Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register - Final Settlement and submission - Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets - Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings - Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments - Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project - Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender - Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client - Handover (for successful bids) - Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager - Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager - Review (for unsuccessful bids) - Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: - Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques - Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation - Commercial awareness of different forms of contract - Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. - Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

MB950: Human Resources Manager Location: Inverness Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + £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 Human Resources Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot. Duties and Responsibilities: - To act as an effective point of contact for all HR related enquiries and resolve the queries to an appropriate conclusion. - To advise, support, influence and where appropriate challenge managers on operational decisions to facilitate their following of HR best practice. - Build strong credible relationships with managers, acting as a mentor when advising on all people issues, plans and strategies. - To case manage all discipline, grievance and redundancy to satisfactory conclusions within the company and Joint Venture employees. - Monitor all employee relations issues highlighting and identifying areas of concern and taking effective countermeasures. - Liaise with Managers upon receipt of Resignation Letters or be involved in the Leavers Decision (termination of employment). - Conduct exit interviews and analyse the findings. - Assist in the consultation process and undertake contract variations. - Support line managers in their interpretation and implementation of HR policy and procedure, ensuring consistent judgement and decision making. - Act as a Specialist in interpretation of and implementation of employment law in an organisational context, ensure knowledge is up to date and relevant. - Assist the Resourcing Business Partner in periods of high volume recruitment or in absence. - Build and maintain good relationships with internal customers. - Uphold and promote the Company image in all dealings and transactions. - Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company. - Monitor and ensure long and short term absence issues are identified and managed appropriately, minimising the cost and disruption where possible. - Work with HSQE on Occupational Health issues. Skills and Experience: - Demonstrable experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role within a project or operational environment - Strong employee relations experience, including case management and advisory - Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice - Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels - Experience working in fast-paced, complex or multi-site environments - Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills - Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or energy sectors - Experience working within joint ventures or large project environments - CIPD qualification - Experience supporting high-volume or project-based recruitment - Exposure to Occupational Health coordination and absence management strategies - Track record of supporting cultural and organisational change initiatives MB950: Human Resources Manager Location: Inverness Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + £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

MS684 - Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore) Location: Kettering (National & overseas travel) Salary: £25,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a proactive Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore) on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving international marine business growth across our Clients core service lines, including fabric maintenance, tank cleaning services, engineered wraps, etc. Operating on a worldwide basis, the Sales Executive will leverage their negotiation expertise, and market insight to deliver sustainable revenue growth in a highly competitive environment.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: - Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the marine offshore sector globally. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including operators, ship owners and asset managers. - Promote and position specialised services including blasting & coating, tank cleaning and life extension works. - Prepare and deliver technical presentations and commercial proposals tailored to client requirements and project specifications. - Lead contract negotiations, ensuring commercially favourable terms while aligning with company strategy and risk management protocols. - Collaborate with internal operational and technical teams to develop customised, value-driven solutions for complex client needs. - Maintain accurate sales pipeline tracking, forecasting, and client records using CRM systems and reporting tools. - Travel internationally as required to support client engagement, site visits, and project development. - Monitor global market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities. - Drive revenue growth by expanding account portfolios, developing strategic partnerships, and securing repeat business. Skills and Qualifications: - Full UK Driving Licence. - Willing to work across the UK & overseas when required. - Proven track record in B2B sales within the Marine services/ offshore sector. - Demonstrable experience selling industrial services to the marine/offshore industry. - Strong network and understanding of the marine/offshore industry. - Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen, with a history of successfully closing high-value contracts. - Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. - Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities across regions. - Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team.