We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who will work on a portfolio of projects under the supervision of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure that value for money is achieved alongside contractual compliance. You could have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in contractor value from £25k to £200M during your career at Thames Water. What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Supporting with the Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts. Challenge and agreement of small-value project Tenders. Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your given portfolio of Projects. Assessing Variations under the relevant Contracts on assigned portfolio. Attending site meetings on site. Data collecting the relevant Contracts on assigned portfolio. Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts. Base Location: Reading – Hybrid Working Pattern or hours:  36 hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Practical Work Experience. Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Have the desire to work towards gaining Chartered Status. Some knowledge of water regulation. (incl. OFWAT Price Review methodology) Be good at building and maintaining relationships. Have good communication skills. Hold a full UK Driving license and have your own transport. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £30,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)  Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our  benefits and perks Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our  purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.  Why choose us?  Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the  recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know ,  we’re here to   help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Us Lowe Corp Europe, inclusive of Lowe Rental and PKL Group (UK) Ltd, is the world’s leading refrigeration, commercial catering equipment and Portable Kitchen supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury, we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers. With over 40 years’ experience, our unique culture is built on people, from motivating and developing our highly talented team, to truly listening to and delivering against our clients’ needs. Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we are an entrepreneurial organisation and take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client-base.   The Role Are you the kind of person who loves rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in? A natural problem-solver who can fix, build, and make things work? If that sounds like you, we’ve got an exciting opportunity. We’re looking for a practical, multi-skilled, hands-on On-Site Project Assistant to help repair, refurbish, and maintain our Portable Kitchen Units and Portable Buildings at sites across the UK — and sometimes overseas. This isn’t a desk job. It’s a get-stuff-done, no-two-days-the-same role where you’ll be using your skills, learning new ones, and supporting major events and public sector projects.   What You’ll Be Doing Every day is different. You might be: Fixing roofs, floors, doors, windows, or plumbing Carrying out carpentry, painting, and general repairs Getting equipment moved, set up, and ready to use Making sure everything is safe, functional, and finished to a high standard Travelling around the UK (and occasionally abroad) to support exciting projects and events   Who We’re Looking For We hire attitude as much as experience. If you’re hands-on, helpful, and love working practically, you’ll fit right in. You should have: Knowledge in at least one trade (carpentry, plumbing, roofing, flooring, painting, etc.) A can-do, “leave it with me” mindset Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team The ability to stay calm, flexible, and focused when things get busy Strong attention to detail and pride in a job well done     Essentials Full, clean driving licence Willingness to travel across the UK and overseas Basic computer literacy A tidy, safe, respectful approach on site   What You’ll Get Full training and mentoring from experienced professionals The chance to grow your skill set across multiple trades Opportunities to travel and work on high-profile projects A supportive team that values your work and development   Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.    

Grounds Maintenance Operative £24,294 - £26,873 per year Permanent Full time (Monday to Friday seasonal*) Sidmouth   About the role We are recruiting a mobile operative to join our busy Sidmouth team covering the Sid valley. The role will involve maintaining our outstanding environment predominantly through general grounds maintenance, grass cutting, and strimming.  You will be working in our parks, sports pitches and open spaces. Additionally, you may be asked to undertake street cleansing (litter picking / emptying bins), maintaining and stocking public lavatories, general public realm maintenance, and other duties assigned by the area team leader.   About you You will need to be able to work diligently with minimal supervision, including some weekends and on public holidays. You must have practical experience in a ground’s maintenance role, and you’ll need to be able to work seasonal hours (*41.5 hours in summer, 32.5 hours in winter – average of 37 hours per week) and use a handheld smartphone to communicate and manage work instructions. A valid driver’s licence is essential, and a category C1 C1E or C driving licence (or B licence issued prior to Jan 1997) would be a distinct advantage.   About us Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that ‘EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members’ and that’s certainly true! You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations.  And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.   For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit https://eastdevon.gov.uk/careers/working-at-east-devon-district-council/   For an informal discussion, please contact James Stoneman, StreetScene Area Officer on 07896 803970 or email jstoneman@eastdevon.gov.uk  To apply online, please visit https://jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk/itliveeddc_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=4869826SR6&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=899387AUZ9 Closing date: 3 August 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 11 August 2025.    

Title: Reactive Maintenance Supervisor North East London Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per week Salary: £47,989 per annum to £51,650 per annum dependant on experience Reporting Office: West Ham Lane, Stratford Working Location: Covering Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest Persona: Agile working (hybrid home, office and site working) Working Pattern: Shifts between 8 and 5pm Monday to Friday and call outs per rota basis   Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April at 11pm Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd April at our office in Stratford   Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.  *Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)   Benefits include:  Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…  Click here to view the role profile -  Maintenance Supervisor Role Profile.pdf   Join our Maintenance Team at L&Q: L&Q’s Maintenance Service is looking for a Reactive Supervisor to join the in-house team. The North East Supervisor covers Waltham Forest, Havering Redbridge and the surrounding areas.   Your impact in the role: You will be part of a team of Supervisors who cover reactive repairs. You will be responsible for circa 10 Multi trade and Specialist Maintenance Operatives who work across the Neighbourhood. The role reports to the Maintenance Team Manager.  You will also have links to the wider business area and will liaise with the Housing Management and Property Services teams, Surveying teams Caretaking teams as well as the Planning and Scheduling team, Contact Centre and other Supervisors to ensure consistency in service delivery.   L&Q are a values-focused organisation, and our people managers are confident to challenge unwanted behaviours. You will always take an inclusive approach with the team you manage and will give constructive feedback that supports our values and creates a positive impact.  We are focused on meeting targets, both financial and customer related. We expect our Supervisors to have a firm knowledge and be able to actively contribute to ensuring that the Direct Maintenance KPI's are met. You will be able to analyse data, predict outcomes and will give advice on how to get things back on track when needed. Good financial acumen is a must, and you will have experience managing budgets.  What you'll bring: L&Q prides itself on high levels of professional, customer focused service and we expect our Supervisors to lead by example. Ensuring that everything  they do is with our residents’ satisfaction and best interests in mind. As a people manager, you will role model a positive mindset to ensure that the team also have the same ethos and share and demonstrate our values. This role has direct influence over L&Q’s reputation; the focus will be high quality work and on first time fix approach.     You will be confident to give advice to operatives on complex jobs and hard fixes. You will be responsible for interacting and engaging regularly, taking ownership of developing capability and ongoing professional development of the individuals in the team.  You will be confident in liaising with  contractors, meeting regularly with the Contracts Managers and reporting any relevant information on performance to them.  We expect our Supervisors to have a good understanding of Health and Safety, including knowledge of Asbestos and for them to pass this knowledge onto their teams. Ensuring that they quickly deal with any breaches or potential problems before they happen. You will already ideally have had experience in leading a dispersed team, and will have a proven track record in managing performance through informal and formal processes, alongside experience in managing absence and will have had past input into recruitment decisions.  ·        Managing a team within a Maintenance within Social Housing/ Local Authority ·        Clear and Concise written and verbal communication skills ·        Knowledge of trades and maintenance ·        Ability to deliver KPIs and manage budgets ·        Passion for inclusive working practices ·        Strong customer service skills ·        Able to motivate others to deliver ·        Full Manual Driving Licence   If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email  lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk   About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.  250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.  People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate  values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.  At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more  here .  Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.  Click  here  to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!