Valuation + Building Surveyor (RICS) – London / Greater London My client is a Chartered Building Consultancy, registered with and vetted by Construction line, Association of Building Engineers, Association for Project Safety and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). They were established in 2006. The practice has experience of working in residential and commercial sectors.The practice is a young and highly motivated company undertaking projects in London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Candidate My client are looking to secure the services of an experienced residential surveyor to become a key part of their team within various locations in the UK. Applicants will need to be RICS registered valuer, with at least 2 years post qualification experience of residential surveying, home buyer reports and mortgage valuation surveys as this role will be responsible for strategic relationships in these areas. Candidates specifically need experience carrying out building surveys, homebuyer reports and valuations for home buyers. They are not looking for council or social housing specialists as the most previous employers. Clean driving license essential. Mainly working solo but needs to be able to communicate well with clients.Working in greater London area (no area specifically) Industry leading package available dependent on experience. ConstructionRecruitment.net acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

Plumber (Estates - Works Department) The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple - City of London Salary - Circa £27,500 plus excellent benefits Full Time, Permanent Contract About the Middle Temple Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, responsible for the training and qualification of barristers. It also manages a large commercial estate within the City of London from which barristers practice.  Other facilities of the Inn include an Elizabethan Dining Hall, meeting rooms, a renowned legal library, a large garden, and the historic Temple Church.  The Inn has approximately 7,000 practising members (mainly barristers and judges) and about 500 students of various nationalities studying for the Bar.    Duties expected Identification and repair of plumbing faults that arise on a day-to-day basis. This includes domestic hot and cold water systems, waste & soil drainage and surface water drainage above and below ground. Undertaking the installation of new plumbing systems where necessary. This may include working in conjunction with outside contractors or overseeing installations by others. Advising contractors on the modification of existing systems and undertaking inspection and testing on completion. Maintaining sufficient stock plumbing items to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Plumbing section. Assisting specialist mechanical contractors in the installation of components to the Inn’s boiler plant. Assisting the Senior Plumber to ensure that appointed contractors maintain accurate records of boiler servicing and repair. Responsibility for programming and planning of plumbing work, in consultation with the Senior Plumber. Setting out pipe work for new installations from supplied drawings. Providing temporary supplies for functions and events held within Middle Temple Hall and surrounding gardens. This includes stand-by duty at certain events e.g. Inns of Court Summer Ball. Carrying out faultfinding and minor repairs to catering equipment located in the Hall kitchens. These are usually repairs required at short notice, which fall outside a standard maintenance contract. Undertaking periodic inspection of all fire hydrants located within the Middle Temple and carrying out any necessary remedial repairs. Undertaking routine cleaning and maintenance of the surface water gullies situated within Middle Temple.   Resetting heating boilers, gas pumps and pressurisation units to central boiler plant after power failures. Assisting the Inn’s electrical staff in the repair and installation of domestic electrical hot water systems and shower units. Undertaking all other plumbing works, not previously specified above, as directed by the Estates Office. To be flexible in the working environment. This means to stay behind and come in early sometimes when an emergency needs to be addressed. There will be the need for weekend working from time to time as some tasks can only be carried out when there is reduced activity on the Estate. Qualifications City & Guilds 6189 Level 3 qualification or an equivalent recognized time served apprenticeship qualification Completed a training course for the L8 regs as they apply to heating and hot and cold water systems   Background /Experience Sound knowledge of traditional plumbing materials and methods. Worked as a maintenance plumber for a number of years. Can provide examples of troubleshooting situations where problems have been overcome. Experience of working on Listed Buildings. Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar working environment Familiarity with monitoring a BMS system   Skills Knowledge of both domestic and commercial heating and Air-conditioning plant. Knowledge of hot and cold water systems. General fault finding on both of the above. To be able to work with all forms of lead. This may include, Lead burning, jointing pipes and sheet lead work to roofs etc. Copper brazing and metal welding. Sheet copper and zinc work   Personal Qualities Ability to work flexibly and to carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the post as may be required from time to time. Ability to operate effectively as part of a small team and get on with people of all levels. Calm under pressure, patient and measured Collaborative, co-operative and able to make and sustain positive relationships with colleagues at management and other levels Able to win trust and respect of colleagues. Methodical and highly organised.   Important This job description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future. The list of duties is not exhaustive. The position of a duty on the list is not necessarily indicative of its importance. All of the staff in the Estates maintenance team are highly motivated. This role is for someone who will identify problems, assist with improvements and will not let things pass them by. The role is varied and interesting and will provide a high level of job satisfaction to the successful applicant.  

My client is a quality building company that builds and renovates residential and commercial properties throughout London and Essex.  The company has been built on reputation, with a strong focus on customer services and attention to detail. About the Role A new and exciting opportunity for an  Estimator  is now available within our fast growing team.  As a company we take on works of all sizes ranging from £10,000 – £2m.  If you believe you have the necessary skills that fulfill the criteria below then please contact us. We are looking for an experienced team player to prepare and cost accurately tenders mainly within the  residential sector, a broad knowledge of this area is essential. Main Duties/Responsibilities : Pricing potential works to meet and fulfill the clients’ direct requirements and to produce estimates from drawing and specifications of works Collating information from material suppliers and sub-contractors in order to prepare accurate and competitive tenders To provide a detailed schedule of works for each project Keep track of costs and amend where required Good eye for detail Skills, Qualifications, Experience: Highly numerate and in depth knowledge of the building sector Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Highly organised and efficient Recognised construction/quantity surveying qualification to HND level or above Advanced computer literacy including estimating software and Excel At least 5 years relevant experience within the UK and proven track record of similar projects Clean driving licence (preferred) On site experience would also be advantageous Find more Construction Estimator jobs at ConstructionRecruitment.net

Construction Project Manager – (Residential / Refurbishments) If you’re an experienced Construction Project Manager with residential experience and ambitious to achieve your career potential, please read on. As a growing construction company, we are expanding our team and looking for an experienced  Project Manager with strong knowledge of the construction industry who can manage and administer multiple sites, construction activities so as to ensure that the works are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality in respect of workmanship and materials and maintain a safe working environment. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Manage Labour, Plant & Materials, Subcontractors Programming/Planning Information Flow Estimating Quality Testing and Inspections Recording, Reporting and Administration Public and Client relations Ensure that procedures/processes are followed at all times To manage and motivate staff/subcontractors Monitor safety performance and maintain safety plans Prepare performance reports as required Monitor information flow Ensure that all costs are controlled in line with budgets/orders Correspond with the client and/or consultants including the receipt and review of variations, drawings etc for distribution Ensure that all items on the Handover documents are complete prior to Practical Completion Skills, Qualifications, Experience: Experience in Residential & Commercial Refurbishments, Garage & Loft Conversions, Club & Restaurant Fit-outs, Sound Proofing, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Swimming Pools Trade or Academic Qualification SMSTS First Aid Certificate Valid CSCS Card