249 jobs found in Leicester

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for a long term opportunity and progressive role with a leading developer? Do you have a background in housing? A leading, National Housing Developer from the East Midlands are looking to expand their Commercial team, with a Quantity Surveyor who is looking to progress to Senior Surveyor. This company can offer a very clear cut progression route for your future, with the future opportunity to manage your own team as the department continue to expand and develop. You will need to have extensive housing and new homes experience, ideally in excess of 6 years. You will be a dynamic, flexible and driven character who is happy to still run your own jobs and in the future focus on developing and coaching a new commercial team. In return this company can offer, long term progression, a highly competitive Senior QS starting salary and full package including, bonus and share schemes and with a vast land bank can offer security and longevity. £50,000 - £60,000 + Full Package including Car/Allowance, Holiday, Pension, life insurance + Health care, share save scheme + more If you are interested to learn more about this opportunity contact Will on or email your CV to

We are currently on the lookout for an Architectural Technologist to join a well-established, award winning practice based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for an Architectural Technologist to build and develop their career within an ambitious team. The successful Architectural Technologist will be working within a variety of projects as this practice specialises within a range of sectors including Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality and Residential so it is highly advantageous to have previous experience in at least two of these sectors. Daily responsibilities include providing the technical lead to a small team on a number of developments, provide technical support to colleagues and deliver production information using Revit. It is essential to have the ability to work both design teams and contractors. It is also essential to have a good knowledge of Revit as the successful Architectural will be using this on a daily basis. Architectural Technologist Position Overview Provide technical lead to a small team throughout a number of projects Provide technical support Deliver product information using Revit Work with both the design teams and contractors Work on a number of projects across a number of sectors Architectural Technologist Position Requirements Living in or near the Leicester area Relevant Degree Qualified Minimum 4 years' previous experience within a similar position, Essential Excellent Technical Detailing, Essential Understanding of UK Building Regulations, Essential Excellent knowledge of Revit, Essential Highly motivated with a brilliant work ethic Job Running experience; Advantageous Architectural Technologist Position Remuneration Salary; £35k - £45k Holiday Pension Childcare Vouchers Healthcare Sociable Group Events Cycle To Work Scheme Other benefits discussed at interview stage Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We, Bennett and Game Recruitment, a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Join us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn - Search Bennett and Game Recruitment.

Fitters mate X 2 £9 per hour + Overtime North Leicester Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (Flexibility required) MUST obtain valid CSCS card and full clean UK dirving licence I am recruiting for 2 Fitters mate's to work for a well-established company who supply, install, repair and offer maintenance of garage doors, commercial security and industrial door systems. Based north Leicester. This is a 10-week temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate with the chance to gain qualifications such as working at height, manual handling, abrasive wheels, PASMA, Counterbalance Forklift and any other training as necessary. There is the possibility to progress through 4 pay scales of Fitters Mate and a candidate with the right attitude and of the right calibre can be expected to seek promotion to an Installation Engineer position after approximately 2-3 years of experience of which there are also an additional 4 pay scales so again there is good opportunity for progression. Working hours will typically be 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday but candidate must be flexible to start as early as 6am. In addition, occasional overnight stays will be required with all food and accommodation paid for with £10 bonus for each night away. Duties as a Fitters mate: * Work as a team of two alongside an Installation Engineer from a van/mobile workshop in customer's homes and on commercial/industrial sites. * Help and assist with the installation and repair of domestic garage doors across Leicestershire and Rutland and with the installation and repair of large commercial and industrial/factory doors all over the UK. * The job can involve lifting of heavy and awkward objects, working at height, using power tools and hand tools. * Cutting, grinding, drilling and assembling of various steel materials while working at the workshop based north Leicester * In addition, regular day-to-day housekeeping duties will involve sweeping, cleaning, general tidying and washing vehicles when required. The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact us and ask for Gemma. If you have not been contacted by telephone or email within 7 days of your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unless you notify us otherwise, we will retain your CV and covering letter on our database and may contact you with other job opportunities in the future. Regional Recruitment Services Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency and Employment Business that specialise in Customer Services & Administration, Sales & Marketing, Accountancy & Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Engineering & Manufacturing and Trades & Labour. You can view all of our live vacancies by visiting our website.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of the Council in Leicester for an experienced Maintenance manager. You will be required to manage the staff, resources and activities of the hard FM Maintenance Team to ensure the estate of the Council is compliantly maintained. This includes planned, reactive and condition based maintenance under the scope of building and Hard FM. Services will be provided to internal customers, external customers and partners of the Council. Main Duties; Managing, coordinating and developing a team of approx. 8 staff + temporary and external staff. This includes identifying and prioritising key tasks for team members whilst ensuring they have sufficient resources and support to operate effectively. And managing other allocated resources including the Operational maintenance budget. Managing planned and reactive maintenance schedules. Reporting spend against planned and reactive work programmes. Leading, overseeing and reporting on the successful completion of maintenance projects and programmes of work, ensuring that they fulfil agreed cost, time and quality agreements. Visiting sites in order to meet clients, oversee works carried out and overcome identified problems. Liaising with external clients to plan works activities undertaken by both Council staff and contractors. Managing the outcomes of the team including modelling costs for maintenance of assets, maintenance programmes and improvement programmes. This will be on a contracting basis initially for 3 months with the review to extend. Hourly rate negotiable and working hours 37 per week. Requirements The ideal candidate will have local authority experience and mechanical and electrical bias. You will also have excellent interpersonal and written communication and have a detailed technical knowledge of Hard FM legislation and best practices. Substantial experience of managing maintenance programmes in a large organisation, preferably public sector is required. If you would like to apply please respond with your most recent CV highlighting your relevant experience. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business

A new breed of consultancy is entering the market and are looking to shake things up. If you work for a consultancy but are looking for a firm where things are done differently, this could be the position you have been looking for. With a number of high-profile clients already secured, this provides a fantastic foundation from which to grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior level Building Surveyor to join a newly formed Real Estate Team, which has been established to provide a broad range of estate management, asset management, property management and technical surveying services to a range of blue-chip clients. We are looking for an inspiring Surveyor, with excellent client management skills. This is a key position in our client's group with excellent prospects to grow the existing team with support from their head office. Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for; The development of existing clients Delivery of exceptional levels of real estate advice You will possess excellent experience in all aspects of Building Surveying and technical real estate advice, from inception through to completion. You will be able to demonstrate the following; Ability and track record of delivering high quality real estate advice Ideally have performed both BS and PM roles; MRICS accredited Excellent client delivery attributes with solid experience across the private sector; Ability to win work and with a track record of developing clients / sectors within a previous business; Hard working, driven and relishes the challenge to be the lead; Essential; Membership of RICS or equivalent professional qualification UK consultancy experience In return, you will receive a generous salary and benefits package, coupled with working within a team of highly respected professionals, with an enviable client base.

Key purpose: To lead the pricing function for the group to ensure creative, competitive and innovative bids are delivered to existing and future clients Develop and manage key supplier relationships to support the bidding function and create competitive pricing models Working collaboratively with Operational teams and Business Development Directors (BDD) to achieve Company sales and bidding targets Key Accountabilities: Develop market leading pricing and FM delivery solutions for all bidding opportunities Take full ownership of the costing model for each bidding opportunity working alongside the Bid team and BDD Understand the commercial and contractual terms of each bidding opportunity and ensure commercial risks are identified and quantified within the cost model Maintain my client's cost model, updating as required to ensure wage rates, NI and pensions etc are in-line with statutory and regulatory requirements Work across the my client Group companies in Workplace and Compliance, Technical and Real Estate, Software and M&E ensuring the cost models are reflective of the services delivered and meets their business unit requirements Assist the BDD by attending client site visits and surveys Management of Framework pricing model Responsible for the labour loading of M&E assets within the my client Cost Model with SFG20 or equivalent Caveat all bidding assumption within the cost model Assess all bid opportunities with relevant BDD to estimate win probability Engage direct and indirect supply chain partners to create solutions and competitive pricing models Preparing and reviewing the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all services are included in the final price to the customer and contractual issues are raised and flagged Understand and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues To benchmark all final bid costs to ensure cost are within industry norms Create P&L and cashflow forecast for each bidding opportunity Handover cost model to operations and finance ensuring full understanding of income vs. expenditure. Competencies: Understands and applies commercial and financial principles to commercial bid proposals. Views issues in terms of costs, profits, markets and added value. Strong commercial abilities that support creative strategies around bid and solution design. Aligns resources, processes and systems to support strategic priorities. Demonstrates a broad-based view of issues, events and activities and a perception of the longer-term impact and wider implications. Creates new and imaginative approaches to bid's. Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions. Personal motivation - commits self to work hard towards goals. Shows enthusiasm and career commitment. Core qualities and attributes High degree of direction, self-reliance, assertiveness and the ability to hit the ground running Interprets business needs and champions decisive action to achieve the vision. Ability to challenge positively and debate confidently. FM / Engineering background and experience with extensive experience in bid management Encourages an environment where creativity can flourish. Strong planning, communication and people skills together with a "hands-on" approach, with the ability to lead a small but dynamic team Excellent stakeholder/client management skills, with the ability to quickly demonstrate an understanding of my client's business and clients' business and the market dynamics in which we operate. Ability to influence diverse groups and engage at all levels both internally and externally. Displays an entrepreneurial approach to business constantly seeking opportunities for growth. Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills. Excellent negotiation skills, based on strong commercial/financial acumen. Strong strategic thinking abilities, capable of translating strategic intent into immediate successful delivery. Proven track-record in delivering complex FM bid projects to successful conclusion Real passion and enthusiasm to succeed. Qualifications / Experience ONC / OND or HNC / HND in building services engineering (HVAC related) Or Qualifications in the following; Gas safe / Corgi Acops 1-15 & 16 City & guilds mechanical or electrical IEE 17th edition regulations Experience of labour loading using SFG20 methodology and Crown Commercial Services FM Framework. Strong understanding of building engineering systems to support the pricing of M&E assets Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably, we can't always do this on every occasion due to high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within four weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We've made it easier for you to understand all the information we collect and why we collect it. To find out more, please take a look at our updated Privacy Policy.

Are you a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor / Officer looking to play a key role for a market leading company who offer continuous training and progression? On offer is the chance to work for a very established company in a role where you will be responsible for managing this company's HSE systems and help to achieve..... click apply for full job details

SMSTS Site Manager Required Job Type: Temp to Perm Start date: March 2019 Industry: Building & Construction Location: Leicester Salary: GBP 20.00 - GBP 25.00 per hour. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JOB DESCRIPTION:..... click apply for full job details