Average Estimator Construction salary in Gateshead

Construction Partner – Contentious Construction Location: Newcastle upon Tyne  Exciting opportunity for a Construction Partner to join a highly regarded commercial law firm in the North East.The Role You will lead and build the contentious side of the Construction & Engineering teamYou will have the autonomy to grow the specialist contentious team as you see fit.The role offers freedom: you’re not expected to bring a full book from day one, but you’ll have a network to grow the practice over an  bedding in period.You’ll handle existing steady incoming contentious construction matters (developers, contractors, housebuilders, some public-sector work) and will be encouraged to shape the future strategy The firm has a relaxed but ambitious culture: not obsessed with endless hours, you won’t find “stuck at your desk at 10pm” as the norm.Pathway: starting as salaried Partner with bonus/profit?share scheme. Location: Newcastle base with strong North East foothold; the firm is committed to regional growth, not a redundant outpost. Ideal Candidate Proven experience in contentious construction / engineering disputes (adjudications, contractor/developer claims, large value matters).Comfortable leading or building a team, able to supervise juniors and set direction.Ambitious but pragmatic: you’ll have autonomy and support to grow the practice rather than being forced into unrealistic targets immediately.Excellent client skills, some network in the construction/disputes market, but you’ll be given time to establish your books. Why This Role Is Attractive Genuine opportunity to build a contentious construction team from an excellent foundation — you’ll create the strategy rather than join something already rigid.Clear career trajectory:  with the construction team identified as a key growth area for the firm.Strong benefits and culture:27 days’ holiday plus additional long-service days, with option to buy/sell up to 5 days. Up to 2 wellbeing days per year.Paid community/volunteering hours (~14 hours/year) and strong ESG/community commitmentFlexible and hybrid working models; supportive of work-life balance and quality of life.Parking or travel-pass support, bonus and profit-share scheme for partners.Location: based in Newcastle with regional influence and growth ambition.Next Steps Do you want to take the lead in shaping a contentious construction practice, with freedom, support and genuine potential to make a mark? Drop Beth Livings at QED Legal a message for a confidential chat about this role.

Building Services Design Engineer (Electrical)£50,000 - £60,000 + Remote + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + BenefitsNewcastle Are you a Building Services Design Engineer with an electrical background looking for a truly unique role, working on a range of technically challenging projects within Ministry of Defence sites across the nation? Are you looking to join a reputable company offering you plenty of autonomy to manage your own workload, with flexible hours and fully remote working? In this remote role you will be delivering projects ranging from £5k to £3.5m in value, by working hands-on with design and overseeing budgets and timescales. This will involve designing HV/LV, network distribution, lighting and fire and security systems for example. This steadily growing building services company were founded over 30 years ago and pride themselves on maintaining long-standing client relationships, whilst looking after their employees through recognition and being an employee-owned trust. This role would a Building Services Design Engineer with electrical experience looking for a one-of-a-kind role working on projects they would find nowhere else, specialising in the MoD and MoJ sites across the UK.The Role: Working on electrical designs, specifications, and attending site meetingsInvolved with lighting, alarm systems, HV/LV and network distribution70% design work, whilst overseeing projects including budgets and timescalesHybrid working, in office 3 days a weekMonday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with flexible working The Person: Building Services Design EngineerElectrical background Reference: BBBH20708nwc2 Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Power, HVAC, Project, BMS, Chartered, Construction, Building, Services, Design, Estimator, Sunderland, Washington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)£55,000 - £60,000 + Remote + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + BenefitsNewcastle Are you a Design Engineer from a mechanical building services background for a truly unique role working on multi-million-pound projects for the MoD? Are you looking to be granted full autonomy to manage your day, recognised as an expert in your field for a company that will reward you with a wealth of company benefits? In this hybrid role you will be delivering projects ranging from £5k to £3.5m in value, by working hands-on with design and overseeing budgets and timescales. This will involve designing HVAC, water, and fire suppression systems for example. You will have plenty of freedom to work autonomously, with flexible working hours and hybrid working available. This steadily growing building services company were founded over 30 years ago and pride themselves on maintaining long-standing client relationships, whilst looking after their employees through recognition and being an employee-owned trust. This role would a Mechanical Engineer from a building services background looking for a project-focused role, working hands-on designing a vast range of new and exciting systems.The Role: Working on electrical designs, specifications, and attending site meetingsInvolved with lighting, alarm systems, HV/LV and network distribution70% design work, whilst overseeing projects including budgets and timescalesMonday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with flexible working The Person: Design EngineerBuilding Services backgroundMechanical background Reference: BBBH22496newc2 Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Power, HVAC, Project, BMS, Chartered, Construction, Building, Services, Design, Estimator, Sunderland, Ashington, South Shields, Hartlepool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.