34 jobs found in Reading, Berkshire

Finishing Manager My client is a contractor with an excellent reputation who operate across the Thames Valley, Hampshire and Surrey in the main. They have an immediate need for a finishing manager to be site based in Reading. The project is live and they are looking to interview ASAP for this role via video conference. The correct candidate will have a trade background and a history of delivering internal packages for a main contractor. You will report on site to a Senior Site Manager and will manage multiple internal trades. You will have a keen eye for detail and must be confident using App based snagging software. This is a high end project with a detailed finish, in return my client will offer an excellent salary, car or allowance, pension, holiday and health care. If you would like to discuss this role in further detail please contact Rob Burnell on (phone number removed) or send your CV in strict confidence Requirements Trade Background - Carpentry or similar Full UK Driving License SMSTS CSCS First AId App based snagging experience Eye for detail My client is looking to interview ASAP for this role so please contact me at your earliest convenience. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Service Engineer - Fire & Security £33,000 is on offer for a Fire & Security Engineer to Service Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV & Access Control systems in the Reading / basingstoke area. * £31,000 - £33,000 (base salary) * Company Car or Van * 1 in 5 Call Out Rota: £150 standby plus Door To Door (overtime rate) * Optional Overtime (1.5X Mon - Sat, 2.0X Sun) * Paid Travel (Door To Door) * Progression & Training * Fuel Card * 25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) * Pension Scheme As a Fire & Security Engineer you will be servicing Notifier, IFAX, Indigo vision, Gent and more. Service experience of Multi Alarm system is essential! For more information please apply for this opportunity or alternatively call Ben Henning at Search Consultancy. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Business Development Manager I am currently working on a fantastic opportunity for somebody to join my clients growing business development team. Their dedicated team works closely with clients to plan, progress, implement and advise on projects to deliver, affordable, shared ownership retirement and private housing. Due to their continued growth they are looking for somebody to join the Thames Valley office in a newly created role to strengthen our business development activities in the region. The Job Role As the Business Development Manager/Director you will Work alongside the Business Development team to maintain existing relationships with RPs and local authorities and positively contribute to the development of new partnerships Overseeing the sale of affordable housing quotas on s106 sites, this will include: Meeting local authority partners to agree mix, size and tenure of affordable housing Leading on all affordable housing matters associated with the execution of s106 agreements Seeking offers from RPs Overseeing this process through to an exchange of contracts Help convert prospects into new business Manage the process of all new package deal opportunities from initial site identification through to completion of the land and execution of a JCT Design & Build contract. Lead on writing bid documents to support public sector tenders. At all opportunities fully explain the clients Partnership ethos and detail the added value benefits that we can offer. Attend industry functions and conferences and advise on market trends. Use knowledge of local market and competitors to identify and develop the Company's unique business proposition and differentiators. The Required Skills Excellent at building strong working relationships both internally and externally Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills Effective time management skills Professional approach with high degree of discretion Team player with excellent communication skills Willing to learn, be flexible and get involved with a wide range of tasks Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and generate solutions The candidate should have been based in the Thames Valley area for some time and have an established network of contacts that they can draw upon to find new sites with or without planning permission that we can offer to our clients The successful candidate should have experience in a public facing role, ideally with both a Housing Association or Local Authority and experience of working in the private sector with a house builder or as a land agent. Whilst experience in both of these fields of housing is desirable, it is not essential. The Benefits Competitive salary Annual holiday allowance 26 days increasing to 27 after 3yrs service and 28 after 5yrs service (plus bank holidays) Life assurance Private medical insurance Pension scheme Bonus schemeIf you would like to discuss this role in further detail please contact Rob Burnell on (phone number removed) or send your CV Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - 5 STAR HOUSE BUILDER - Reading Fawkes and Reece are proudly representing a house builder that has a great name working in the Reading Area. With a turnover of circa £500 Million, our client is well set up and has plans to continue this growth over the next 10 years. Being a house builder, our client works across new build and has many high-end schemes across the whole of the UK area mainly consisting of RC Frame Build and some Traditional Build. Due to growth, our client is looking for an additional Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within this particular division. The role will be based on site and you will be focusing on a particular phase of the project which has a total of 250 units. Our client is looking for someone who has strong RC Frame experience with a reputable developer, preferably an individual who has worked for a large PLC Builder. The individual has to be confident, competent and be able to lead by example with an Assistant Quantity Surveyor reporting into them. This is a great opportunity that has a good reputation in the market who have a flexible working approach. They pride themselves on their vibrant culture and emphasis progression within the business. For this Role, our client is looking to pay up to £75,000 + Car allowance and benefits. Please get in touch with Charlotte Mead at Fawkes and Reece if this position is of interest

I am recruiting for a Qualified Decorator to join a well-known service in the Reading area. Immediate start. Working with an established team you will be coming on board to help complete a 5-story building being converted into luxury flats in Reading. The Post. The client is 1 - 2 months away from completion so in the post you will be tape and joint on roughly 15 flats, common areas, staircases and minor finishing touches in the rest of the flats. Static role based in 1 site on the outskirts of Reading Town Centre. Hours of work are Weekdays Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm. Requirements needed to apply. Recognised Qualification In date CSCS card. Your own Filler Knives, Trowels and masks. If you are interested in applying for this role or if you would like information about any roles in your area please call John on the number provided, or by applying direct to this advert

I am recruiting for an experienced Plumber to join a well-known service in the Reading area. Immediate start. Working with an established team you will be coming on board to help complete a 5-story building being converted into luxury flats in Reading. The client is 2 months away from completion and we will need the plumbers to be able to deal with copper pipes, to do first fixes in common areas, second fixes in the flats in support to the team. Hours of work are Weekdays Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm. Requirements needed to apply. Qualification in Plumbing NVQ equivalent. Your own safety boots, Hi Vis, Hard Hat etc In date CSCS card. If you are interested in applying for this role or if you would like information about any roles in your area please call John on the number provided, or by applying direct to this advert. Working with Service Care Solutions offers many benefits including: * A specialist consultant within an experienced Construction recruitment team * Consistently excellent rates of pay * An extensive range of Construction vacancies across the UK * Payroll service twice a week * Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email * Loyalty schemes / bonuses Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know anyone who would be perfect for this role and they are placed into work you receive £250 once their probationary period has been completed

Multi Trades Recruitment are looking for a GROUND WORKER for a well established PLC.. About You: * High work ethic & team player * Punctual & reliable * Flexible approach * You MUST have a CSCS card About the role: * Hours:40 hours per week * Pay is £12.00 per hour * Assisting on civils work for fibre optic installations Please apply with your CV

Multi Trades Recruitment are looking for a GROUND WORKER for a well established PLC.. About You: * High work ethic & team player * Punctual & reliable * Flexible approach * You MUST have a CSCS card About the role: * Hours:40 hours per week * Pay is £12.00 per hour * Assisting on civils work for fibre optic installations Please apply with your CV

General Labourer Premier Recruitment Solutions is working in partnership with an interior design and office refurbishment company. We are recruiting for general labourers to work with their existing team. You will be working on a project in Reading. Your duties will include: Lifting and shifting Keeping site tidy Assisting the site manager with any other general duties Requirements for the job role: Valid CSCS qualification Standard Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00 (But sometimes you may be required to work longer due to the workloads) Weekend work may be available Premier Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be assessed solely on merit

Multi-trades is currently recruiting Street works operatives, working on fibre installations (road digs / reinstatement etc) This is a permanent job position with full uniform and vehicles provided. About You: * High work ethic & team player * Punctual & reliable * Flexible approach * You MUST have a 360 excavator ticket * You MUST have streetworks ticket i.e. NRSWA * You MUST have FTTP experience (Telecoms) * Towing licence preferable * EUSR preferable * Dumper ticket preferable About the role: * Hours: Monday- Friday 40 hours per week * Pay is £16:00-18:00 dependant on experience * Supervising a small team during the installation of fibre optics * Ensuring compliance to NRSWA, SROH, NJUG * Providing daily activity briefings and reviewing RAMS The client is also providing access to -Private Health Care -25 day’s paid holiday -Birthday off work -4.5% pension contribution -Performance bonus -Life Insurance This is a PLC company with a solid business structure. Please apply with your CV. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START MAY 6TH

Multi Trades Recruitment are looking for a GROUND WORKER for a well established PLC.. About You: * High work ethic & team player * Punctual & reliable * Flexible approach * You MUST have a Dumper ticket * You MUST have a streetworks ticket * 360 ticket an advantage * FTTP experience (Telecoms) About the role: * Hours: Mon- Fri 40 hours per week * Pay is £15.00 subject to experience * A n important part of a civils gang completing excavation and reinstatements for fibre optics * Fuel card and vehicle provided * full uniform provided The client is also providing access to -Private Health Care -25 day’s paid holiday -Birthday off work -4.5% pension contribution -Performance bonus -Life Insurance This is a PLC company with a solid business structure. Please apply with your CV

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - 5 STAR HOUSE BUILDER - Reading Fawkes and Reece are proudly representing a house builder that has a great name working in the Reading Area. With a turnover of circa £500 Million, our client is well set up and has plans to continue this growth over the next 10 years. Being a house builder, our client works across new build and has many high-end schemes across the whole of the UK area mainly consisting of RC Frame Build and some Traditional Build. Due to growth, our client is looking for an additional Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within this particular division. The role will be based on site and you will be focusing on a particular phase of the project which has a total of 250 units. Our client is looking for someone who has strong RC Frame experience with a reputable developer, preferably an individual who has worked for a large PLC Builder. The individual has to be confident, competent and be able to lead by example with an Assistant Quantity Surveyor reporting into them. This is a great opportunity that has a good reputation in the market who have a flexible working approach. They pride themselves on their vibrant culture and emphasis progression within the business. For this Role, our client is looking to pay up to £75,000 + Car allowance and benefits. Please get in touch with us if this position is of interest to you

Our client requires Plumbers for a commercial project in the Reading area. The works on this commercial construction site will involve commercial 1st and 2nd fix plumbing including copper and plastic as well as crimped copper pipework. Successful Plumbers must have the following: * Current valid CSCS skills card for plumbing. Preferably blue or gold. * Experience working as a Plumber on similar commercial construction sites. * Two checkable working references as a plumber. The hours on this contract are from 7am until 7pm paying 11.5 hours per day. We are looking for Plumbers who live within a reasonable commuting distance from Reading as there is no digs money paid. For further information on this Plumber role or any of our other Mechanical or Electrical roles please call Seb or Jo on (phone number removed) or forward CVs

Core Group are currently looking for a Labourer's based locally to Reading. Duties will involve moving materials and helping tradesmen on site. Must have a valid CSCS card and Full PPE. Paying £11 per hour Long term project (4-6 months) Please call (phone number removed) for more information

Ref: ARC/322 Role: Commercial Director Status: Permanent Location: Berkshire Salary: £70k - £80k A quality driven family firm manufacturing and supplying to the construction industry is seeking a Commercial Director to work with the Commercial Manager and Sales Team to negotiate favourable terms and conditions from their offices in Berkshire. This will involve regular reviews and reporting of companywide exposure to commercial risks and ensuring appropriate level of Credit insurance cover is in place for each client and all risks are resolved or mitigated. Key responsibilities are: * Line management of the Commercial Team, including all aspects of HR along with setting and achieving department budgets, quarterly goals and running team meetings. * Reporting to the MD on contracts in close out stage plus all the live jobs. * Resolve client disputes/payment delays in the best interest of the company by liaising with other members of the management team as required and seeking legal expertise. * Negotiate favourable terms and conditions and ensuring good relationships with clients. * Ensure that there is an appropriate level of Credit insurance cover in place for each client and negotiate guarantees along with payment terms to mitigate exposure to bad debt. * Regular review of supply chain, creating an overview report for the MD . * Regular review of companywide commercial exposure ensuring appropriate risk mitigation measures and reporting for the Board. * Be pro-active on continuous professional development, keeping abreast of changes to legislation and an understanding of JCT/DOM/NEC subcontracts. * Motivation of the Commercial Team preparing and facilitating weekly team meetings. To be successful in this role of Commercial Director, you will ideally have a legal qualification or a surveying or commercial degree, but an understanding of JCT/DOM/NEC subcontracts and relevant legislation is essential. In addition, two years’ experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager is desired along with the ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements, plus a good knowledge of construction. A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines and excellent problem-solving skills, along with critical thinking and decision-making skills are key to this role. You must be able to demonstrate good financial and numeracy skills, good IT skills and excellent communication skills plus negotiating skills for this role. You must be highly organised, methodical, customer service focussed, and be highly organised. The ability to have an eye for detail, preparing reports and someone with strong ethics taking ownership of the role is desired. Ref: ARC/322 Role: Commercial Director Status: Permanent Location: Berkshire Salary: £70k - £80k A quality driven family firm manufacturing and supplying to the construction industry is seeking a Commercial Director to work with the Commercial Manager and Sales Team to negotiate favourable terms and conditions from their offices in Berkshire. This will involve regular reviews and reporting of companywide exposure to commercial risks and ensuring appropriate level of Credit insurance cover is in place for each client and all risks are resolved or mitigated. Key responsibilities are: * Line management of the Commercial Team, including all aspects of HR along with setting and achieving department budgets, quarterly goals and running team meetings. * Reporting to the MD on contracts in close out stage plus all the live jobs. * Resolve client disputes/payment delays in the best interest of the company by liaising with other members of the management team as required and seeking legal expertise. * Negotiate favourable terms and conditions and ensuring good relationships with clients. * Ensure that there is an appropriate level of Credit insurance cover in place for each client and negotiate guarantees along with payment terms to mitigate exposure to bad debt. * Regular review of supply chain, creating an overview report for the MD . * Regular review of companywide commercial exposure ensuring appropriate risk mitigation measures and reporting for the Board. * Be pro-active on continuous professional development, keeping abreast of changes to legislation and an understanding of JCT/DOM/NEC subcontracts. * Motivation of the Commercial Team preparing and facilitating weekly team meetings. To be successful in this role of Commercial Director, you will ideally have a legal qualification or a surveying or commercial degree, but an understanding of JCT/DOM/NEC subcontracts and relevant legislation is essential. In addition, two years’ experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager is desired along with the ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements, plus a good knowledge of construction. A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines and excellent problem-solving skills, along with critical thinking and decision-making skills are key to this role. You must be able to demonstrate good financial and numeracy skills, good IT skills and excellent communication skills plus negotiating skills for this role. You must be highly organised, methodical, customer service focussed, and be highly organised. The ability to have an eye for detail, preparing reports and someone with strong ethics taking ownership of the role is desired

The Company An agile and efficient multi-discipline Main Contractor specialising in creating high quality turnkey facilities across the UK. Priding themselves on providing excellent customer service since 2016, the company has acquired partnerships with some of the UK’s leading developers, occupiers, retailers and logistics businesses. As a result of this they carry out a high level of repeat business including repositioning, new builds and refurbishment. The company has thrived over the last few years providing expert construction services to the industrial, logistics and distribution sectors. Founded by industry experts the company has gained an extensive amount of specialist experience which has aided them in constructing projects ranging from under £1m to over £35m. The role Working closely alongside a Project Manager, you will take commercial control on a large new-build Industrial project. You will be solely responsible for the commercial aspect of project delivery. The role reports into a visiting Managing Quantity Surveyor. Typical roles and responsibilities include: * Issuing sub-contract tender packages. * Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. * Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings. * Reviewing of contract documents. * Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub-contractors. * Assess contract risk. * Attend internal and external commercial review meetings. * Submission of client valuations and management of the variation account. * Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account. * Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works. Benefits Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare. Aside from the tangible rewards, you will get the chance to work for a well-known family-owned Main Contractor that ensure that they put their employees at the heart of everything that they do

The Company An agile and efficient multi-discipline Main Contractor specialising in creating high quality turnkey facilities across the UK. Priding themselves on providing excellent customer service since 2016, the company has acquired partnerships with some of the UK’s leading developers, occupiers, retailers and logistics businesses. As a result of this they carry out a high level of repeat business including repositioning, new builds and refurbishment. The company has thrived over the last few years providing expert construction services to the industrial, logistics and distribution sectors. Founded by industry experts the company has gained an extensive amount of specialist experience which has aided them in constructing projects ranging from under £1m to over £35m. The Role Working closely alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take the commercial reins on a new build industrial project. You will be responsible for the commercial aspect of project delivery. The role reports into a Managing Quantity Surveyor. Typical roles and responsibilities include: * Issuing sub-contract tender packages. * Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. * Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings. * Reviewing of contract documents. * Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub-contractors. * Assess contract risk. * Attend internal and external commercial review meetings. * Submission of client valuations and management of the variation account. * Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account. * Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works. Benefits Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare. Aside from the tangible rewards, you will get the chance to work for a well-known family-owned Main Contractor that ensure that they put their employees at the heart of everything that they do