Richard Unwin
Senior Recruitment ConsultantWith 20+ years of experience in construction recruitment, I have successfully partnered with Main Contractors, Fit out companies, and Drylining subcontractors. My recruitment process is thorough, honest, and confidential when needed. I manage the entire recruitment cycle from job brief through to shortlisting, interview preparation, offer management, and onboarding.
Why Work with Me?
- Comprehensive Recruitment Process: I ensure a seamless experience from the initial job brief to onboarding.
- Integrity and Confidentiality: I handle each recruitment phase with the utmost honesty and confidentiality.
- Established Client Base: I have a loyal, repeat client base that trusts me to find the right skills and cultural fit for their business.
- Exclusive Candidate Representation: I work exclusively with candidates seeking a move, ensuring their confidentiality and leveraging my network to connect them with otherwise inaccessible clients.
Whether you're a client in need of hard-to-attract talent or a candidate seeking your next opportunity, I am here to assist. Please get in touch:
M: 07534 814 695
E: richard.unwin@tsrecruitment.co.uk
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Commercial Administrator
£ 30000 per annual
Commercial Administrator
Barnsley
£30,000 per annum
Are you an experienced administrator within the construction industry?
Looking for a secure, permanent role with a long-standing business?
TS Recruitment is proudly partnering with a well-established construction company based in Barnsley to recruit a Commercial Administrator / Estimating Administrator. This role supports the commercial and estimating teams, playing a key part in the tendering and subcontractor engagement process.
⭐ What's in it for you?
- Salary:Circa £30,000 per annum
- Holidays:34 days annual leave (26 days 8 bank holidays)
- Healthcare:Westfield healthcare scheme
- Bonus:Annual company bonus
- Pension:3% employee contribution
- Stability:Join a financially stable business with long-term clients
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and track tender enquiries, set up tender files, and download relevant documents
- Liaise closely with the Estimating team, passing on project information and enquiries
- Prepare and send work packages to subcontractors
- Respond to subcontractor queries and ensure timely submission of quotes
- Assist in cost comparison analysis
- Provide general administrative support to the estimating department
About the Company
- Over 30 years of successful trading
- Annual turnover of £10-15 million
- Known for strong client relationships and repeat business
- Specialists in the power and utilitiessector, with projects across the UK
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background in construction administration, ideally within a commercial team
- Strong IT skills - confident with Microsoft 365and ideally Conquest software
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Strong communication and numerical skills
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
#quantitysurveyor #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #qs #drylining #drywall
Civils Supervisor
£ 50000 - 60000 per annual
Civils Supervisor – Main Contractor
Birmingham to Newcastle covering the North of England
£50,000 per annum
Plus bonus, plus overtime, plus travel and food allowance when working away!
Are you a Civils or Groundworks Supervisor / Manager looking for a permanent role? Can you work away from home? Do you want to work for a leading contractor with career progression
TS Recruitment is working with a leading Main Contractor to recruit a Civils Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to increase earnings and develop your career
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive Salary – £24 per hour minimum 40 hours per week (£50k basic)
✅ Permanent Position – Secure, long-term stable business
✅ Benefits – Overtime if wanted, travel money, lodge money and decent digs
✅ Paid Holidays – 20 days per year plus bank holidays and Christmas off (paid)
Your Role & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all civils and groundworks on new build projects with values from £6-12 mill
- Read technical drawings and liaise with the no1 Project Manager / Site Manager
- Manage direct labour & subcontractors, offering technical guidance
- Ensure quality control & maintain accurate project documentation
- Conduct site inductions & toolbox talks
- Typical work will include earthworks, deep excavations, utilities, car parks and slabs for new build care home projects
- Order materials and maintain commercial awareness
- Support and learn from senior site management
- The role will including working away from home as sites can be from the Midlands to Newcastle
About the Company:
️ Specialist main contractor
️ Project Values: £6-12 million
️ Projects: New build care homes
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong technical knowledge of civil works
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- A background as a groundworker or site Engineer
- Good IT skills & ability to complete technical reports
- A Full UK Driving License
How to Apply:
If you're ready to launch your career and believe you’re the right fit, apply online today with your CV attached!
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven’t been selected this time.
TS Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
#SMSTS #SiteManager #ConstructionJobs #civils #groundworks #jobsinconstruciton
Civils Supervisor
£ 50000 per annual, plus overtime plus bonus
Civils Supervisor- Main Contractor
Birmingham to Newcastle covering the North of England
£50,000 per annum
Plus bonus, plus overtime, plus travel and food allowance when working away!
Are you a Civils orGroundworks Supervisor / Managerlooking for a permanent role? Can you work away from home? Do you want to work for a leading contractor with career progression
TS Recruitment is working with a leading Main Contractor to recruit a Civils Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to increase earnings and develop your career
Why Join Us?
✅Competitive Salary- £24 per hour minimum 40 hours per week (£50k basic)
✅Permanent Position- Secure, long-term stable business
✅Benefits- Overtime if wanted, travel money, lodge money and decent digs
✅Paid Holidays- 20 days per year plus bank holidays and Christmas off (paid)
Your Role & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all civils and groundworks on new build projects with values from £6-12 mill
- Read technical drawings and liaise with the no1 Project Manager / Site Manager
- Manage direct labour & subcontractors, offering technical guidance
- Ensure quality control & maintain accurate project documentation
- Conduct site inductions & toolbox talks
- Typical work will include earthworks, deep excavations, utilities, car parks and slabs for new build care home projects
- Order materials and maintain commercial awareness
- Support and learn from senior site management
- The role will including working away from home as sites can be from the Midlands to Newcastle
About the Company:
️Specialist main contractor
️Project Values: £6-12 million
️Projects: New build care homes
What We're Looking For:
- Strong technical knowledgeof civil works
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aidqualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- A background as a groundworker or site Engineer
- Good IT skills& ability to complete technical reports
- A Full UK Driving License
How to Apply:
If you're ready to launch your career and believe you're the right fit, apply online today with your CV attached!
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been selected this time.
TS Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
#SMSTS #SiteManager #ConstructionJobs #civils #groundworks #jobsinconstruciton
Trainee Site Manager
£ 30000 per annual
Graduate / Trainee Site Manager - Dry Lining Contractor
Birmingham & Midlands
£30,000 per annum
Kickstart Your Career in Construction!
Are you a recent construction graduate eager to step into site management? Looking for long-term work in the Birmingham/Midlands area with a company that offers training, progression, and stability?
TS Recruitment is working with a leading Dry Lining Contractor to recruit a Trainee Site Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop technical expertise, and grow into a senior management role.
✅Competitive Salary- £120 per day / £30,000 per annum
✅Permanent Position- Secure, long-term work in the Midlands
✅Career Growth- Progression to Site Manager & Project Manager
✅Ongoing Training & Support- Learn from experienced professionals
Your Role & Responsibilities:
Assist and report to the No.1 Site Manager
Oversee drywall & ceiling packages on high-rise residential projects
Manage direct labour & subcontractors, offering technical guidance
Ensure quality control & maintain accurate project documentation
Conduct site inductions & toolbox talks
Organise labourers & fixers to keep the project on track
Order materials and maintain commercial awareness
Support and learn from senior site management
About the Company:
️Specialist Drywall & Ceilings Contractor
️Project Values: £1M - £5M
️Clients: Tier 1 Main Contractors
️Projects: High-rise student accommodation & residential building
What We're Looking For:
✔️Strong technical knowledge of drywall & ceilings
✔️SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
✔️A background as a fixer OR a graduate eager to learn
✔️Good IT skills & ability to complete technical reports
✔️A Full UK Driving License
How to Apply:
If you're ready to launch your career and believe you're the right fit, apply online today with your CV attached!
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been selected this time.
TS Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
#SMSTS #SiteManager #ConstructionJobs #GraduateJobs #DryLining #Drywall #BirminghamJobs
Site Manager
£ 40000 - 50000 per annual, car allowance
Title: Site Manager- Fit out
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £45,000 plus package
Key Benefits
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Stability and opportunities to progress in a growing business
- Would suit a candite looking to step up into a management role
- 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (3% employer contribution after qualifying period)
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage commercial refurbishment projects as a no1 Site Manager
- Health & Safety responsibility including site inductions toolbox talks and site inspections
- Quality control including site walk, uploading information and snagging lists
- Coordinate subcontractors and direct trades such as joiners, M&E, decorating, drylining and more
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Report I not a visiting Contracts Manager and provide progress reports.
About the Company
- Regional fit out contractor with project values ranging from £100k to £700k.
- Focuses on commercial refurb projects such as offices, leisure and education
- A growing business with an excellent name.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- SMSTS, first and CSCS
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and word.
- Preferably from a trade background
- Full UK driving license.
Application Process
- To apply, submit your CV online.
- Only suitable candidates will be contacted (response expected within 7 days if selected).
- TSR is committed to equal opportunities and confidentiality.
This opportunity is ideal for a motivated graduate who is looking to contribute to a growing company with learning development and career growth.
For further details or questions, let me know!
#quantitysurveyor #fitout #fit-out #qs #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs
Managing Surveyor
£ 55000 - 60000 per annual
Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor - Fit out
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £60,000 plus package
Key Benefits
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Stability and opportunities to progress in a growing business
- 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (3% employer contribution after qualifying period)
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee / manage 3 Quantity Surveyors reporting into the Managing Director
- Commercially manage fit out projects such as offices and commercial builds
- Complete cost value reports, and final accounts.
- Complete / submit variations
- Ensure projects are completed within budget.
About the Company
- Regional fit out contractor with project values ranging from £100k to £2M.
- Focuses on commercial refurb projects such as offices, leisure and education
- A growing business with an excellent name.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- BSc Quantity surveying.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and word.
- Experience Quantity surveying looking to manage
- Full UK driving license.
Application Process
- To apply, submit your CV online.
- Only suitable candidates will be contacted (response expected within 7 days if selected).
- TSR is committed to equal opportunities and confidentiality.
This opportunity is ideal for a motivated graduate who is looking to contribute to a growing company with learning development and career growth.
For further details or questions, let me know!
#quantitysurveyor #fitout #fit-out #qs #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs
Environmental Consultant
£ 35000 - 38000 per annual
Senior Environmental Consultant
Newcastle
Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant?
Are you wanting to work for a growing company with long term stability and progression?
TS Recruitment are actively working with an environmental consultancy / construction contractor based in Newcastle who are looking to recruit an Environmental Consultant.
Benefits
£35-38,000 per annum
- Car allowance and travel expenses
- 9.00am -5.30pm Monday to Friday
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Increased holiday allowance up to 25 days based on length of service
- 3% employer and 5% employee pension contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Life assurance 2x salary
Job Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide end to end Project Management for environmental claims projects
- Writetechnical reports on domestic properties, public buildings and land after environmental damage
- Offer solutions and advice to minimise the environmental impact
- Observe Health, Safety and environmental procedures
- Ensure reports and projects are commercially focussed
- Excellent organisation skills including time management and motivation working in an autonomous role
- Mentor junior Environmental consultants when required
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and insurance companies
Company Details
- Specialist contractor who works on environmental incidents within construction including fire,flood and environmental damaged domestic propertiesand buildings.
- Nationwide business based fromthe Newmarketoffice with a willingness to travel to sites
- Over 10 years of trading history
Knowledge/Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role as an environmentalconsultant
- Preferably degreeeducated within Environmental Science, Environmental Science or Geology
- Full UK driving license
- Excellent communications skills including face to face, telephone and written
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
#jobsinnewcastle #environmental #geology #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #environmentalscience
Environmental Consultant
£ 35000 - 38000 per annual
Senior Environmental Consultant
Exeter
Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant?
Are you wanting to work for a growing company with long term stability and progression?
TS Recruitment are actively working with an environmental consultancy / construction contractor based in Exeter who are looking to recruit an Environmental Consultant.
Benefits
£35-38,000 per annum
- Car allowance and travel expenses
- 9.00am -5.30pm Monday to Friday
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Increased holiday allowance up to 25 days based on length of service
- 3% employer and 5% employee pension contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Life assurance 2x salary
Job Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide end to end Project Management for environmental claims projects
- Writetechnical reports on domestic properties, public buildings and land after environmental damage
- Offer solutions and advice to minimise the environmental impact
- Observe Health, Safety and environmental procedures
- Ensure reports and projects are commercially focussed
- Excellent organisation skills including time management and motivation working in an autonomous role
- Mentor junior Environmental consultants when required
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and insurance companies
Company Details
- Specialist contractor who works on environmental incidents within construction including fire,flood and environmental damaged domestic propertiesand buildings.
- Nationwide business based fromthe Newmarketoffice with a willingness to travel to sites
- Over 10 years of trading history
Knowledge/Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role as an environmentalconsultant
- Preferably degreeeducated within Environmental Science, Environmental Science or Geology
- Full UK driving license
- Excellent communications skills including face to face, telephone and written
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
#jobsinexeter #environmental #geology #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #environmentalscience
Environmental Consultant
£ 35000 - 38000 per annual
Senior Environmental Consultant
Newmarket
Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant?
Are you wanting to work for a growing company with long term stability and progression?
TS Recruitment are actively working with an environmental consultancy / construction contractor based in Newmarket who are looking to recruit an Environmental Consultant.
Benefits
£35-38,000 per annum
- Car allowance and travel expenses
- 9.00am -5.30pm Monday to Friday
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Increased holiday allowance up to 25 days based on length of service
- 3% employer and 5% employee pension contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Life assurance 2x salary
Job Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide end to end Project Management for environmental claims projects
- Writetechnical reports on domestic properties, public buildings and land after environmental damage
- Offer solutions and advice to minimise the environmental impact
- Observe Health, Safety and environmental procedures
- Ensure reports and projects are commercially focussed
- Excellent organisation skills including time management and motivation working in an autonomous role
- Mentor junior Environmental consultants when required
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and insurance companies
Company Details
- Specialist contractor who works on environmental incidents within construction including fire,flood and environmental damaged domestic propertiesand buildings.
- Nationwide business based fromthe Newmarketoffice with a willingness to travel to sites
- Over 10 years of trading history
Knowledge/Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role as an environmentalconsultant
- Preferably degreeeducated within Environmental Science, Environmental Science or Geology
- Full UK driving license
- Excellent communications skills including face to face, telephone and written
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
#jobsinsuffolk #environmental #geology #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #environmentalscience
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