Job Description Who We Are My Trusted Builder is a small but rapidly growing project management construction company based in modern and fun offices in London. We carry out striking work and creative, bespoke design services that reveal a space’s potential and showcases each client’s unique personality and need. Our service covers House Extensions, Loft Conversion, Refurbishment and Commercial fit-outs. We offer a full bespoke end to end service from commissioning architects, obtaining planning, building regulation, structural work, party wall agreements and full turn key service under the guise of project management. We believe that each client is an individual. They deserve professional services that can both capture their imagination and exceed their expectations. By drawing on our wealth of experience, we can surpass the level of service they would, each and every time… no exceptions.   What we are looking for My Trusted Builder is looking for an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our small growing team. You will be preparing estimates and working on secured contracts in refurbishment, loft conversions, extensions and fit-out projects in the commercial and residential sectors ranging in size from £50,000 to £500,000 – with the support of administration staff.  You should have a good track record within the refurbishment, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry.   Job Title:             Estimator/Quantity Surveyor Reporting To:    Director  Purpose: This new role is seen as pivotal to the growth and future success of the business. You will act like an owner; a true entrepreneur, open minded and an independent thinker that can take and give constructive feedback from the whole team in order to grow it and the organisation. You will be great at what you do, having fun along the way, and someone whom the owner can entrust to take over the whole estimating service, and build a team around.   Aims You will manage the whole estimating service and in liaison with the Director and Contracts Manager ensure projects are accurately costed and invoiced accordingly, maintaining profitability by close scrutiny of contractors and sub-contractor accounts. You will work closely with the in-house team, other professional partners, contractors and clients ensuring a seamless service is offered.   Role Responsibilities Understand and scrutinise Project Specifications & Drawings, create estimate for client Complete tenders within given timescales. Package estimate for client submission and liaise with other team members to secure the project. Prepare contract ready to be signed for costumers and subcontractors. Create bills of quantities Assist in PQQ from preparations through to submission when applicable Prepare and accurately update a report for the Directors on all tenders and submissions Meet with Clients and Consultants to build relationships and ensure future business development. Understand and scrutinise (Sub-) Contractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and value for money whilst maintaining profitability for the business. Create project cost sheet from bill of quantities and other resources to enable accurate ordering and use on site. Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the company Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the client designer and indicate dates when products or information are required to be available on site. Review and where necessary revise sub-contractor variations to ensure accuracy and value for money for client Carry out site visits and surveys as necessary Analyze and resolve (cost) disputes that may arise between the subcontractors, Client and Company. Cost control and variations through builder trend platform Create variations using BuilderTrend software Liaise with Clients, Architects and Designers in relation to requests for pricing, tendering and cost control Ensure timely and constant follow up with clients and update CRM system as necessary. Compare market prices and constantly update costing and pricing models to ensure profitability is maintained for both subcontractors and the organisation. Constantly update the contract with new products and services ensuring communication to client in order to upsell and or improve specification. Upload new projects to BuilderTrend system (Sales and after sales) Integrate the organisations bespoke Excel bill of quantities and contract to BuilderTrend platform. Suggest, help with and implement new policies and procedures to constantly improve the estimating, sales and cost control process Feed-back to other colleagues on how to improve business processes and organization and team communications. Interview and train new members of the growing team Skills and Abilities excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills both written and oral excellent analytical and questioning skills ability to negotiate on behalf of the client whilst maintaining the organisations overall integrity the ability to effectively manage time and produce quality work in order to win projects the ability to work with new platforms as and when required. Attention to detail. Great computer skills in excel word and database systems. Good organisational skills. Forward thinker prioritise deadlines.   Qualifications and Experience Several years’ experience of tendering for complex refurbishment and extension projects. Full understanding of construction drawings, cad work would be advantageous for design work if needed Working knowledge of appropriate software systems technical ability to interpret design drawings and complete an accurate take off sheet. An appropriate trade qualification. You should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience of estimating and cost control of projects within the range of £30,000 to £500,000. The Company will offer a base salary of £35kto £45k P/A and 1% percent of all successfully contracts which is an estimated £20k for first year, negotiable after that. There will be a 3 months’ probation period.

Canary Wharf/Loughton  £40-£45k   Who are we   Founded in 1992 and with over 700 staff, Galliard is a property development, hospitality and management group overseeing mixed-use, residential, hotel and commercial projects across London and southern England with a £1.1 billion portfolio of over 5,900 homes, hotels, retail premises and commercial properties. With an impressive portfolio of award winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developers. The Position Property Management Matters are the in- house property management services for Galliard Homes Limited and due to rapid growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Contracts Manager to join our team. As the M&E Contracts Manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing the M&E aspects of 20 schemes within the PMM portfolio, taking over from handover and resolution of any problems post hand-over reporting to the Group Estates Manager and Head of Residential Management. Responsibilities Attend meetings with 3rd party suppliers and the construction/M&E team to track progress and ensure all M&E issues are covered Identify and implement process improvements as part of the M&E facilities Ensure O&M manuals are received and are complete Retender, appoint and manage contracts as required with external M&E contractors Ensure that PMM are aware of the latest received information Undertake an asset verification review to confirm that all systems in place are compliant Carry out quality inspections, snagging and the recording of defects The Person  Previous experience of managing supplier contracts Mechanical bias is preferred Excellent communicator both written & verbal Able to work autonomously Able to build effective relationships with stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers Previous experience of working on residential blocks is essential Knowledge and experience of central district heat networks and cold water booster pumps Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel) Mechanical or Electrical and/or Building Services Qualifications would be advantageous Demonstrable knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems Due to the nature of the role you may be required to deal with emergencies/contractors out of hours Must be willing to travel to various sites across London due to the nature of the role Benefits 24 days holiday Private healthcare Private Pension Competitive salary

We're based between Tooting and Mitcham, South West London and supply and install equipment such as awnings, parasols, sail shades, outdoor structures, pergolas. We're looking for fitters with experience of mechanical fitting, ground-works or strong skills from another construction trade such as carpentry.  The job includes surveying, installation and maintenance of our equipment, right across the UK. This is a hands-on site-based job. A mature can-do attitude is required.    Key skills required:  • Good knowledge of hand and electrical tools  • A good command of written and spoken English is essential  • Ability to carry out on-site installations in an organised and efficient manner  • Full, clean UK driving licence (or equivalent)  • Physically fit  • Logical, adaptable and a problem solver  • Knowledge of safe working practices  • Flexibility with working hours and overnight stays  • Living in the South West London area or a willingness to relocate is advisable  • Electrical experience an advantage but not essential • Carpentry skills an advantage but not essential • Current CSCS card desirable but not essential as training will be provided  • 6am starts at the workshop every day are required.  • The role involves a lot of travel as we cover the whole of the UK.  • This job can involve some working hours during the spring and summer, including some over night stays.  Benefits:  • Plenty of overtime particularly during their busy Spring/Summer period, boosting earnings to as much as £800 gross per week.  • Offers the security and benefits of a permanent job (ie. paid holidays, pension scheme, private health insurance)      

A main contractor who was established 40 years ago. Undertakes projects in various sectors including pharmaceutical, education, retail, residential, commercial and more. They have been growing steadily over the past ten years. Annual turnover was £91m in 2012 and this increased to £165m in 2016. This sustained growth is aided by the fact that a large proportion of their work is awarded on a repeat order basis from an expanding client base. If successful, you’ll be working on projects valued between £1-60m in the education, industrial, health, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors What are they looking for? An ambitious assistant QS with main contractor experience. Experience of working for a main contractor Experience in assisting with the preparation of contracts, cash flow forecasts and final accounts. Knowledge of relevant building and construction regulations and standards. Strong numerical and IT skills Financially astute. Proven track record of maximising profit on contracts from £500k +. Customer-focused. Excellent supply chain relationships. Experience in the education, industrial, health, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors would be a bonus