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Job  Spec’s. To join our teams based in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Rotherham and Hull. The role is varied, covering a wide range of industrial, commercial and domestic property surveys (management, re-inspection, refurbishment and demolition), air testing within and 4-stage clearance testing as required. These posts are open to both experienced and newly qualified surveyors and analysts (or both). Successful candidates will be encouraged to further their careers in the industry and full training will be given both internally and on external courses and examinations. Candidates should be self-motivated, have good organisational skills and work well alone and as part of a team. You should have a full driving licence and be available for travel in the UK and occasionally abroad. Experience of the TEAMS systems would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given

Job Spec’s The successful applicant will ideally be  MRICS qualified,  although this is not essential, but will need to possess a significant degree of commercial property management experience. OVERVIEW OF ROLE The role will involve: Acting as Asset Manager and being responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial properties for a range of clients. Maintaining and developing client contact, dealing with all aspects of the day-to-day management of the properties, including overseeing rent collection, accounting, tenant relations, maintenance and repairs, service charges and landlord and tenant matters etc. Interpreting and negotiating leases including dealing with licenses, rent reviews, lease renewals, as well as overseeing third party consultants on a range of matters such as schedules of condition, terminal dilapidations, refurbishments and conversion schemes etc. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Legislation, preparing service charge budgets and certificates and other financial reporting. Building and maintaining good relationships between client and the end clients, and actively promoting the Company and assisting with business development. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Dealing with applications for licences to underlet , assign or alter Management of incoming and vacating tenants etc. Overseeing rent collection and dealing with arrears with assistance from accounts staff Health and Safety advice and monitoring Overseeing general repairs, instructing contractors, undertaking property inspections and implementing planned maintenance programmes Preparing service charge budgets and dealing with the management of those properties Possibly undertaking some rent reviews, lease renewals and minor dilapidations claims Reporting to clients This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform other work duties at the request of their line manager/director. SKILLS REQUIRED Proven track record in commercial property management and its application Completion of a property or surveying related degree desirable although not essential MRICS qualification desirable although not essential High standard of written and spoken English, especially grammar, spelling and report writing High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach Able to effectively prioritise and multi-task Excellent people skills Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers, clients, contractors etc. Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Proactive, and able to take responsibility for own work Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Full, clean UK driving licence and own vehicle including insurance for business use

Valuation/Surveys Preparing accurate property valuations and providing condition assessments for a wide range of residential property types, principally for secured lending purposes, by applying expert knowledge and awareness of building defects and the local property market Undertaking accurate and thorough inspections/surveys buildings Preparing reports (in some cases detailed reports) on residential property for purposes such as mortgage valuations, building surveys, homebuyers reports and expert witness cases Using online databases and applications for receiving instructions, submitting reports and obtaining information relevant to survey and valuation work, such as comparable evidence Recording full and detailed inspection notes on file and ensuring files are maintained in accordance with our internal procedures Legislation Up-to-date knowledge of : Red Book RICS Valuation maintaining professional standards and complying with its mandatory rules, best practice guidance and related commentary for undertaking asset valuations. Current RICS legislation Current relevant legislation Code of Measuring Practice Health and Safety regulations and requirements House in Multiple Occupation legislation Client specific requirements and standards as published in their terms of engagement General Office Administration Use and understanding of Quest, Valuation Exchange and other online sites used by clients for issuing instructions and uploading reports Using digital dictation and digital measuring devises Good communication skills Taking responsibility for own caseload, Contributing towards the team’s fee, billing and profit targets Liaising with clients and supporting the team to develop the client portfolio when necessary Supporting the team profile in the market and developing internal and external networks for business opportunities, identifying areas for cross-selling where appropriate Be a Member or Fellow of the RICS and an RICS registered valuer Build and maintain good relationships between Caxtons and its clients,whilst actively promoting the company by meeting and developing relationships with new and potential clients

Key Activities Duties will include but not be limited to the following: Measuring and describing mechanical and electrical installation work Preparing and using detailed budgets and cost plans Preparing and interpreting turnover/cash flow projections and profit/loss forecasts Undertaking the valuing of variations and potential variations Preparing interim applications for payment The preparation and agreement of final accounts Management and control of projects Deal with contractual issues including extensions of time, loss and or expense claims, terms and conditions, etc with assistance where appropriate Generating additional business from existing clients where possible Work in compliance with the MQS Quality Manual and site Health and Safety requirements Professional and Technical Skills High  level attainment of mechanical and electrical quantity surveying skills as follows: Administration procedures Measurement of Mechanical Services Measurement of Electrical Services Measurement of Variations Valuation of Variations Applications and Valuations Cost Reporting formats Valuation of sub-contract accounts Competencies In addition to the technical skills above you will be expected to show the following: Good written and oral communication skills Customer focus Business awareness Teamworking skills IT skills Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision Good all round knowledge of the construction industry

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on 2 new luxury housing developments in London. Working with the Commercial Manager, you will ensure that projects are completed on budget. Your duties will involve: Preparing tenders, assisting the department manager with pricing and the preparation of the project’s contract documentation Collecting quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors Researching materials, equipment, transport and labour costs Managing subcontractors’ procurement and payments Helping plan the project’s timescales Tracking changes to the project’s design and adjusting costs accordingly Assessing the project’s level of risk Monitoring the project’s totals against forecasts (incl. monitoring exchange rates and inflation) Keeping the documentation up-to-date SKILLS, EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, working on large tenders Degree or equivalent level qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering CSCS card Excellent analytical and IT skills Attention to details Ability to work across multiple projects at once Excellent communications skills (written, verbal) Right to work in the UK DESIRABLE: 2 references Experience: quantity surveying: 5 years (Preferred)

Job Purpose: Delivery of setting out drawings to the business and leading the setting out on assigned contracts; Taking the architects drawings from pre-construction/handover and to provide detailed setting out rods Liaising with production and pre construction to understand the buildability of the joinery items Liaising with project management to ensure access to the building and consider manual handlining Coordination of contract programs/drawing tracking schedules to deliver drawings at the correct times, approval, comments/updates, construction, as built Coordination of drawings between ADS (project managers/Directors, production managers/Directors, installation teams/Directors and the client Client meetings/interface/design meetings   Principal Responsibilities Management of the internal and external setter outs and workload Attending design meetings (external) Ensure full client interface and advise on design issues in good time Management of the drawing tracking schedule as to align with the drawing delivery schedule Drawing checking and coordination of the same, ensuring the department and external setter outs complete all QA checks Attending regular project meetings Attending and arranging internal design meetings/review Management of as built drawings and ensuring the project managers advise the required dates for as built drawing issue Attending handover meetings Any other duty as required by the Directors of the business Drawing review; Buildability Access Material and size of materials vs joint lines Manual handlining of joinery items Drawing checking process and to ensure this is followed fully to minimize drawing mistakes Management of internal cad setter outs; Package up and send out drawings to external cad setter outs for drawing approval/updates/construction/as built Package up and handout drawings to internal setter outs either direct or via the design manager for drawing approval/updates/construction/as built Education Training and Experience Phone/ Personal skills in a confident and professional manner Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook Excellent oral and written communication skills Experienced in program and project management Experienced team manager Cad Skills Personal Skills and Qualities Super organized Negotiation skills Structured Works well under pressure Friendly and helpful Listening is a key skill Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list Detail oriented and accurate Trustworthy and reliable Self-motivated Articulate and Eloquent, a good communicator Good with English (verbally and written) Proficient in using a computer Able to work in a team, or alone proactively Articulates goals and presents the company ethos

Job Description Review contract documentation on receipt from client to ensure compatibility with the company’s tender and subsequent negotiations. Review contractual terms and conditions and negotiate amendments with the client where required by the Commercial Manager. Produce commercial risk register for each contract. Monitor risk and assist in implementation of agreed mitigation measures. Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant & equipment and sub-contract packages. Review quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant purchase orders. Prepare and submit applications for payment and/or Invoices, obtain payment certificates and progress client payments in accordance with contractual provisions. Measure, submit and agree variations, loss & expense and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts. Monitor on-site record keeping. Prepare and issue notices in accordance with contractual provisions. Prepare and submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/ spend profiles. Attend contract review meetings. Measure, certify and agree sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare and issue contractual notices to sub-contractors. Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of invoices and/or applications for payment. The Person Qualifications: Ideally the individual will be HNC/ degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Building Engineering Services (or equivalent) Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge and working experience of Mechanical / Electrical services and/ or utilities Good commercial awareness/ acumen and negotiation skills Experienced with resolving difficult or disputed accounts to finality Excellent internal and external communication skills with a customer focus. PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience of Financial and Contract Management software packages is advantageous. Good motivational and organizational skills with the ability to use initiative and priorities workload. Minimum 3 years’ experience, would be advantageous if in the Electrical Industry in the Marine Sector Other: Although based predominantly in Newry, the individual may be required to travel within the UK, Europe and USA so it is essential that they hold a full valid UK driving license, are willing to work away from home and be flexible with their hours of work.

Duties will include but not be limited to the following: Measuring and describing mechanical and electrical installation work Preparing and using detailed budgets and cost plans Preparing and interpreting turnover/cash flow projections and profit/loss forecasts Undertaking the valuing of variations and potential variations Preparing interim applications for payment The preparation and agreement of final accounts Management and control of projects Deal with contractual issues including extensions of time, loss and or expense claims, terms and conditions, etc with assistance where appropriate Generating additional business from existing clients where possible Work in compliance with the MQS Quality Manual and site Health and Safety requirements Professional and Technical Skills High  level attainment of mechanical and electrical quantity surveying skills as follows: Administration procedures Measurement of Mechanical Services Measurement of Electrical Services Measurement of Variations Valuation of Variations Applications and Valuations Cost Reporting formats Valuation of sub-contract accounts Competencies In addition to the technical skills above you will be expected to show the following: Good written and oral communication skills Customer focus Business awareness Teamworking skills IT skills Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision Good all round knowledge of the construction industry

Role: Project Manager – Joinery/Fit Out   Key Objectives: To provide leadership to a construction team delivering the scope of work within a major work package or project to defined cost, time and quality requirements. To promote the Company’s culture and business reputation and being proactive in seeking out other opportunities. Job Type: Full-time   Job Description The Project Manager will be assigned projects by, and report to either the Senior Project Manager or the Operations Director. The Project Manager may be expected to work on more than one project at a time and for each assigned project they will have overall responsibility for ensuring that the planning, management and coordination is successful and that financial control within the project margin is maintained. The Project Manager must maintain awareness and accept responsibility for all aspects of the project. Although individual tasks may be delegated to members of the project team it is the work that can be delegated not the responsibility. Formal reporting will be the responsibility of the Project Manager, however, the Project Manager is also charged with keeping their line manager and the company’s Directors aware of problems that occur that could have a negative impact on the reputation of the company. The Project Manager must not allow the client’s complaints to reach the company’s senior management without prior notification. It is the Project Manager’s responsibility to see that the project is completed in accordance with the specification, on time, and within the agreed budget. Responsibilities For the projects that they have been assigned, the Project Manager will be responsible for: Typical tasks will include but are not limited to: Fully collaborating with, and being a proactive member of, the operations department Creating the appropriate management tools such as programmes and progress checkers/schedules in order to manage and report the works Managing the project as a whole and enabling the successful integration of all areas including the client, company, sub-contractors, suppliers, Health & Safety and environmental compliance Ensuring that both materials and labour are correctly forecasted to avoid delay Having a full, detailed knowledge of all relevant drawings and specifications that control the company’s work Managing a request for information register Ensuring that all problems are reported to the Senior Project Manager and Directors ahead of client intervention Keeping the Estimating Department informed of successes and failures Advising the client of potential delays and/or cost increases and/or cost implications prior to them being incurred Ensuring there is always an up to date working control program that the company are working to and the client is aware of Leading the project’s team and promoting healthy working relationships amongst the company’s staff Ensuring that the commercial team have all relevant instructions and records Ensuring that the monthly cost and management reports are accurate, up to date, and accounts for all outstanding work to completion Signing off and submitting the monthly cost and management report to the accounts office departments respectively by the due date Typical tasks will include but are not limited to: Providing professional advice Liaising with and supervise the work of the other professionals involved in the project Ensuring that the project meets its requirements and objectives Ensuring team communication is maintained and all relevant information is correctly distributed Ensuring that company’s own quality standards are adhered to Protecting and enhance the positive reputation of the company Developing, monitor and adapt the Project Plan Directing project resources Adapting and prepare detailed progress schedules as necessary Monitoring and adapt the project budget Monitoring and manage the project risk Organising meetings and ensure that meetings are properly minuted Ensuring that team communication is maintained, regular briefings Motivating workforce and maintain good moral Preparing project status reports and project change requests Maintaining records of expenditure, accounting, costing and billing Negotiating and resolve issues as they arise across areas of the project where they impact on other activities, system and projects Organising and chair project reference group (architects, suppliers specialists and like) meetings, as appropriate Communicating project status to the most senior client representatives, team members and involved parties Maintaining project documentation Ensuring Site Drawing Files are up to date Ensuring any samples are correctly issued and labelled as per contract requirements Issuing instructions for extra works agreed by the client Agreeing programme changes Preparation of Project Quality plans Agreeing project sequencing to the appropriate detail with the client Ensuring that site accommodation and stores are secure and accessible when required Ordering and termination of site communication lines, facilities and utilities Preparing, agreeing and monitoring the contract’s working program Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of contract drawings, the design issues and have the ability to plan the works to suit Issuing regular progress schedules to the client Liaising with and supervise the work of the other professionals involved in the project Ensuring that what is being constructed is meeting the project’s requirements and objectives Ensuring that the construction quality standards are adhered to Protecting and enhancing the positive reputation of the company Issuing requests for information Arranging and conducting sub-contactor interviews Preparing Swift’s own RAMS Obtaining method/COSHH/Risk statements from sub-contractors prior to them starting work Agreeing sub-contractor day works or hours, material and plant prior to them starting work Preparing the project’s managers progress monthly report Submitting and agreeing company day work sheets Recording extra works Recording delays Notifying the Line Manager/ Directors of program/quality problems prior to client intervention Ensuring that the company are conforming to their Health & Safety & Environmental responsibilities Experience At least 2 years proven experience as Construction Project Manager 2 years joinery/Fit Out experience In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards Good knowledge of MS Office Familiarity with construction/project management software Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills A team player with leadership abilities Education/Qualifications Educated to at least undergraduate degree level holding a professional qualification and/or having time served in a role of a comparable level. Must have CSCS Managers or above SMSTS certificate

Role: Senior Cost Manager (Utilities) The role of Senior Cost Manager involves carrying out valuations, budget evaluation and control, agreement of target costs, benchmarking, risk analysis and management. Other responsibilities include monthly reporting, auditing and final accounts. You will be working in a collaborative environment, therefore good communication and negotiation skills are essential. Excellent technical knowledge and experience within the civil engineering and water industry is essential. Candidates must be degree qualified and have a detailed knowledge of NEC3 contracts. Private health insurance, critical illness cover, a company car and pension scheme are all included in the attractive package.

Job Role: Residential Valuation Surveyor Overview To help the team deliver professional residential valuation and development advice, to a variety of private and public sector clients. The team is focussed on portfolio valuations for social housing providers and their funders and this aspect of work involves travel across the UK. Our Client is looking for applications from qualified surveyors seeking to develop their experience of professional valuation work. Working closely with an established team in the Cardiff office you will already have experience of providing valuation advice on various property types to a range of clients. The opportunity will suit a candidate looking to focus on residential biased professional valuation work and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to become involved in all stages of complex portfolio valuations. A good working knowledge of IT (particularly Excel) will help any candidate make the most of this role. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a full Member of the RICS. RICS Registered Valuer. Essential Criteria: Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing. Personable and proactive style with the necessary confidence and ambition to grow your career as we achieve our plans to successfully grow the client base. Team player keen to be involved with all types of property and professional work. High level of attention to detail and an enquiring mind. Produce clear and concise written reports and recommendations. Good time management skills, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met. Focus on profitability. Good working knowledge of IT, particularly Excel. Willingness to travel. Clean driving licence. Responsibilities Carrying out or assisting with Red Book valuations of residential portfolios for secured lending and accounting purposes. Helping to secure business opportunities through client development for the office and firm as a whole.

Job Role: Development Surveyor Salary: 35k – 42k Job Description The purpose of the role is to work within the Planning and Development Team to deliver professional valuation and development advice, to a variety of commercial, private, and public/agency sector clients across England and Wales. We are looking for applications from Chartered Surveyors with land development experience who are at the stage in their career where they are looking to progress in a role delivering high quality valuation and development advice. This role requires you to have had experience of providing valuation and agency advice on various property types to a range of clients. The opportunity will suit a candidate looking to establish or build on a role in development consultancy and agency. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a Full Member of the RICS. Essential Criteria: Team player keen to be involved with all types of property and professional skills. Pro-active attitude with good interpersonal and communication skills. High level of attention to detail and an enquiring mind. Good time management skills, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met. The ability to produce clear and concise written reports and recommendations. Desire to develop existing and new clients. Ideally up to 5 years PQE. Responsibilities Supporting the Team in providing high quality development consultancy advice to a wide range of clients. Helping to secure business opportunities from client development for the office and the firm as a whole. Delivering Agency on development sites. Carrying out or assisting with Red Book valuations of commercial and residential properties for secured lending and accounting purposes.