Richard Unwin

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With 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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Gas Engineer

Gas Engineer

Location: Sheffield / South Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum plus van and overtime

Are you gas safe qualified? Do you want the stability of working direct for a company?

TS Recruitment is working with a well-established Plumbing and Heating business that is expanding its team due to company growth.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive base salary of around £33,000 per annum
  • Company van and fuel
  • Overtime for hours worked beyond 40 per week, some Saturdays are available but totally at your discretion, (if you dont want to work them you dont have to!)
  • 20 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • No need to go in office daily, get in you van and off you go
  • 3% employer pension contributions after qualifying period

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend domestic properties in South Yorkshire to carry out planned and reactive work
  • Work will include installing new boilers, breakdowns and all domestic gas work
  • Boiler checks and servicing
  • Work is mainly for letting agents and private clients
  • Using a company tablet download workload and routes daily
  • Some additional work non gas related may be required such as changing taps/ showers.
  • Complete all associated paperwork and sign off work
  • Liaise with the admin team to order materials and advise on any issues
  • Work will be mainly around South Yorkshire with some travel to West Yorkshire for holiday cover etc.
  • Paid travel for anything above 30 mins

About the Company:

  • A specialist plumbing and heating contractor
  • Small family business comprising of the office team and 6 engineers
  • Works primarily on domestic properties for letting agents and private tenants

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Gas safe qualified
  • 2 years of experience in Gas and plumbing
  • NVQ in plumbing preferred
  • DBS clearance required
  • Full UK driving licence

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and experience requirements for this role, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we can only contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of applying, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

TS Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

#asbestos #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #p405 #p402 #asbestossurveyor

Business Development Manager
45000 - 45000

Business Development Manager Construction Industry

£50k plus package

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Business Development professional with a passion for the construction industry? Do you have a proven track record of driving business growth and building strong client relationships? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Business Development Manager.

About Us:
My client is a well-established growing construction company, specialising in drylining, ceilings and SFS. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and innovation, they deliver high-value projects on time and within budget.

Role Overview:
As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and driving growth in the Southwest / South Region. You will play a key role in expanding our client base and developing new markets, working closely with our management team to set and achieve ambitious sales targets. The role would suit an existing Business Development Manager within dry lining as either a supplier or

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to drive growth
  • Identify and target new business opportunities, including potential clients, partnerships, and markets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including main contractors, designers and architects.
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of sales presentations, proposals, and bid submissions.
  • Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and potential areas for growth.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure client expectations are met and projects are delivered successfully.
  • Track and report on sales performance, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve targets.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the dry lining sector
  • Strong network of contacts within the construction sector, including clients, contractors, and consultants.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to understand technical construction details and convey them to clients in a clear, compelling way.
  • Self-motivated, with a results-oriented approach and the ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with bid preparation, tendering processes, and contract negotiation is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

  • Basic salary up to £50,000 per annum plus car allowance
  • Bonus based on company and individual performance
  • A supportive team environment with a commitment to work-life balance.
  • 28 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year for the first 5 years.
  • Birthday off

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and experience requirements for this role, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we regret that we can only contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of applying, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

TS Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

#bdm #sales #business development #drywall #drylining #jobsinconstruction

Asbestos Surveyor
40000 - 40000

Asbestos Surveyor

Location: Liverpool / Northwest
Salary: £40,000 per annum (OTE £55,000 with overtime)

Are you a qualified Asbestos Surveyor seeking a new opportunity? Do you hold P405 and P402 certifications?

TS Recruitment is working with a well-established asbestos consultancy that is expanding its team and looking for skilled professionals like you.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive base salary of around £40,000 per annum
  • Company van and fuel card provided
  • Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week, with potential earnings of an additional £15,000 per year
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Overnight accommodation covered for travel with a £25 per day allowance (approximately 5-8 days per month)
  • 3% employer pension contributions

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct asbestos surveys at various sites
  • Survey commercial buildings and produce detailed reports
  • Assess sites for risks and identify asbestos-containing materials
  • Collect photographic evidence of suspected materials, recording all necessary details
  • Compile comprehensive survey reports with findings on contaminated materials
  • Inspect sites for major clients, such as shopfitting companies, and provide analysis of asbestos risks
  • Work may require travel across the UK, with some overnight stays

About the Company:

  • A specialist contractor in asbestos management
  • Annual turnover of £1.5 million
  • Works primarily on commercial contracts, including schools, hospitals, offices, and retail projects

Required Skills & Experience:

  • P405 and P402 certifications
  • Minimum of 5 yearsexperience as an Asbestos Surveyor
  • Proven track record in asbestos surveying and industry knowledge
  • Strong IT and numerical skills
  • Full UK driving licence

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and experience requirements for this role, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we can only contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of applying, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

TS Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

#asbestos #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #p405 #p402 #asbestossurveyor

Regional Manager
65000 - 65000

Regional Manager Fire Stopping

Midlands

£65,000 to £75,000 per annum

Are you from a Fire Stopping background?

Are you a Contracts Manager / Projects Manager looking for progression?

TS Recruitment are actively working with an established fire stopping business who are expanding in the Midlands / South and as a result they need a Regional Manager to help deliver a healthy portfolio of work.

Benefits

  • Basic salary circa £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Profit Share / Bonus with OTE in excess of £100,000
  • Generous holiday entitlement 25days plus bank holidays
  • Medical cover
  • 3% employee pension contributions

Job Role & Responsibilities:

  • Head up the Midlands / South region for an established fire stopping business
  • Manage the site team including Project Managers
  • Attend client meetings and help cement relationships of existing frameworks
  • Oversee passive fire protection work on hotels, social housing and commercial work
  • Open a new regional office to cover the Midlands and south
  • Attend head office in the North fortnightly to attend meetings and update the Md on progress
  • Oversee quality control and record all relevant information
  • Commercially aware to ensure projects are completed within budget

Company Details

  • Long established business with over 20 years of trading.
  • £8 million turnover with a group turnover more than £80 million
  • Long-term client base on several frameworks
  • Work on commercial refurb projects such as Hotels and Hospitals

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Fire stopping compartmentation and fire door experience
  • Firas and BMtrada experience
  • A proven track record f delivering projects
  • Preferably degree / NVQ educated.
  • Good IT and numerical skills.
  • Full UK driving license

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.

#firas #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs #bmtrada #firestopping #contractsmanager

Site Manager
43000 - 43000
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Groundworks Site Supervisor
48000 - 48000

Urgently looking to recruit a Groundworks Site Supervisor for a permanent role in the Northwest / Yorkshire region, for a renowned main contractor. Here’s a summary of the key points:

Position Overview:

  • Job Title: Groundworks Site Supervisor
  • Location: Northwest / Yorkshire
  • Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum (£24 per hour PAYE)
  • Company: Main contractor with a 30-year trading history, specialising in new build care homes with a turnover exceeding £100 million.

Benefits:

  • Bonus: Company bonus paid 6 monthly (June and December) usually a few grand
  • Earnings: Opportunity to increase earnings working over 40 hours
  • Annual Leave: 22 days plus bank holidays
  • Salary Review: Yearly salary review
  • Pension: 3% employee contribution
  • Work Hours: Early finish on Fridays

Job Role & Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing groundworks gangs working on new build care homes.
  • Work includes car parks, kerbing, drainage, flagging, utilities etc
  • Ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
  • Collaborating with the Site Manager and attending management meetings.
  • Ensure health and safety policies are followed and lead by example
  • Ensure quality is to the right standard and mentor the team
  • This is a working managers role with a rough split of 70% leading the team and 30% management

Requirements:

  • Experience: Previous experience as a groundworker managing a team.
  • Education: CSCS skilled card, SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
  • Skills: Proficient with all aspects of groundworks including setting out and working to line and level
  • License: Full UK driving license.

Company Culture:

  • A tier 2 contractor who still have a small family feel who value and reward staff

This opportunity is ideal for those with civil engineering experience, looking for career growth in a supportive and progressive environment within the care home construction sector.

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.

#groundworks #sitesupervisor #smsts #sssts #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs

Quantity Surveyor
40000 - 40000

Quantity Surveyor

Manchester

£45,000 to £60,000 per annum

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge?

Are you from a drylining background?

TS Recruitment are actively working with a Drylining Contractor based in Manchester who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join there market leading business.

Benefits

Basic salary circa £45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Company car or car allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

3% employee pension contributions

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Commercially manage dry lining projects with projects with values up to £7 million

Visit site to complete site measures and variations

Carry out monthly cost value reports

Attend site meetings

Complete final accounts

Work closely with the commercial team supporting and helping the team

Company Details

Long established business with over 30 years of trading.

£50 million turnover

Long-term client base for renowned main contractors

Work on commercial projects and high-rise residential schemes

Knowledge/Experience:

A proven history working as a Quantity Surveyor

Drylining or Subcontract experience

Preferably degree educated.

Good IT and numerical skills.

Full UK driving license

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

Site Engineer
40000 - 40000

This job posting is seeking a Site Engineer for a permanent role in the North West region, for a regional main contractor. Here’s a summary of the key points:

Position Overview:

  • Job Title: Site Engineer
  • Location: North West and Yorkshire
  • Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Company: Main contractor with a 30-year trading history, specialising in new build care homes with a turnover exceeding £100 million.

Benefits:

  • Vehicle: Car allowance or company van
  • Annual Leave: 22 days plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
  • Pension: 3% employee contribution
  • Work Hours: Early finish on Fridays

Job Role & Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing site engineering for new build care homes, including work on car parks, drainage, and steelwork.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and set out work using robotic kit to tight tolerances.
  • Collaborating with the Site Manager and attending management meetings.
  • Ensuring tasks align with project timelines and standards.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Previous experience as a Site Engineer.
  • Education: HND/HNC in Civil Engineering.
  • Skills: Proficiency in robotic setting out equipment.
  • License: Full UK driving license.

Company Culture:

  • The company promotes a relaxed yet hard-working team environment with potential for career progression.

This opportunity is ideal for those with civil engineering experience, looking for career growth in a supportive and progressive environment within the care home construction sector.

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.

#siteengineer #settingoutengineer #leica #totalstation #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs

Site Manager

Site Manager Dry Lining Contractor

York

£250-260 per day

Are you a Dry Lining Site Manager / Project Manager looking for a fresh challenge?

Are you looking for long term freelance work with the opportunity for permanent work?

TS Recruitment are actively working with a Dry Lining Contractor who are looking to add additional Site Managers due to company growth.

Benefits

£250-260 per day

Long term / permanent work in Yorkshire

Career progression for ambitious candidates

Job Role & Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

Oversee drywall and ceiling packages on a Education project in Scunthorpe.

Manage direct labour and sub-contractors offering technical advice when needed.

Oversee quality control and upload all relevant information.

Reporting into a Contracts Manager regularly update on site progress.

Commercially aware and ensure the project is completed within budget.

Attend Site Management meetings and update main contractors.

Order materials and plant for site

Carry out toolbox talks and ensure health and safety processes are followed

Quality control responsibilities evidencing and uploading work on the relevant systems

Company Details

Project value £2 million

Specialist drywall and ceilings contractor

Work for leading main contractors in the region

Work mainly on commercial projects including education and healthcare.

Knowledge/Experience:

A strong technical knowledge on drywall and ceilings.

SMSTS, CSCS and First aid qualifications

Preferably a fixer by trade

Good IT skills and able to complete technical reports

A proven track record of delivering similar projects

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.

#smsts #sitemanager #project manager #drylining #drywall #construcitonjobs #jobsinconstruction

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
25000 - 25000

Quantity Surveyor

Rotherham

Are you looking for a QS role with opportunities to take on more responsibility in time?

Opportunity to become a senior member of the management team

TS Recruitment are actively working with a small developer / contractor based in Rotherham who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor.

Benefits

  • Competitive basic salary dependant on experience, plus Bonus
  • 8.30 - 5pm office hours with some flexibility
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Westfield healthcare
  • 3% employer and 5% employee pension contribution

Job Role & Responsibilities:

  • A mix of commercial and project management duties
  • Manages small projects from contract award to handover with support of the Site Manager and Managing Director
  • Carry out valuations on site.
  • Procure materials and plant for site.
  • Complete payment applications to the client
  • Coordination of Health and Safety documents
  • Manage the client relationship including progress reports and face to face meetings
  • Raise invoices and approve subcontractors and supplier invoices for payment

Company Details

  • Small successful contractor working on new build housing developments, commercial new build and fit out projects.
  • 10 years of trading history
  • Contracts values from £50k to £5 million
  • Career development to become part of the senior team

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Commercial experience working on similar projects.
  • Experience delivering projects with values from £50k to £5 million
  • Experience working for a small construction contractor
  • Good IT and numerical skills.
  • Full UK driving license

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 #estimator #projectmanager #jobsinconstruction #construcitonjobs

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Dry Lining

Manchester

£40,000 to £50,000 + company car

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge?

Are you from a drylining / internal subcontract background?

TS Recruitment are actively working with a Drylining Contractor based in Manchester who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join the experienced team

Benefits

Basic salary circa £40-50,000 per annum

Company car

35 days annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown

Life assurance

3% employee pension contributions

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Manage labour costs on site

Subcontract wages

Payment applications

Cost value reports.

Complete final accounts.

Ensure projects are completed within budget.

Work closely with the Commercial Director and support the Trainee QS.

Company Details

Long established business with over 30 years of trading.

£15 million turnover

Family feel and have long-term working relationships.

Work on commercial projects such as schools and hospitals

Knowledge/Experience:

Commercial experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.

Drylining or Subcontract experience

Preferably degree educated.

Good IT and numerical skills.

Full UK driving license

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 #estimator #drylining