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The role: BSRIA provides a nationwide service for compliance across the UK with airtightness (Part L or Section 6), sound insulation (Part E or Section 5) and ventilation (Part F) testing and consultancy. Our range of services to help constructors and designers comply with Building Regulations, and ensure buildings are completed to design requirements. As a member of ATTMA, BSRIA is UKAS accredited to test to CIBSE TM23, BS EN 13829, and ATTMA TSL1 and TSL2. This job relates to a vacancy within our Compliance Department. To be successful, candidates must live in East Scotland. For the right person this position will provide an interesting and satisfying opportunity to work with a range of developers on some of the UK’s most prestigious projects, providing them with a quality testing service, as per the requirements of Part E, F and L of the Building Regulations. The engineer will have the primary responsibility for testing new buildings using specialist equipment and reporting software. This role requires the postholder to have a clean driving licence. As a Compliance Engineer your main duties will be:Conducting sound insulation testing in accordance with Building Regulations Part E, Code for Sustainable Homes, BB93, section 5 of Scottish Building Standards Conducting airtightness tests in accordance with Building Regulations Part L, Section 6 of Scottish Building Standards and client specified standards Conducting ventilation performance tests in accordance with Building Regulations Part F Conducting related consultancy services as required Liaising with site management Fault detection Results analysis and producing findings in accordance with the Company reporting procedures Prepare all the necessary reports for the line manager Presentation of findings to clients Conduct daily routine checks of the equipment and vehicle to ensure that the equipment/vehicle is in good working condition Report any faults/ repairs requirements to the line manager Operate in adherence with the Corporate and applicable Client policies, procedures and rules Completion of administrative duties to required timescales To be successful in this role you will possess the following Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of UK Building Regulations DAT course certificate External ventilation testing and commissioning course certificate Clean driving licence Knowledge of the Company reporting procedures Knowledge of the Company policies CSCS card Sound understanding of Health & Safety Regulations Excellent organisational and planning skills Time management skills Confident and assertive communicator with ability to positively influence and persuade Prioritising skills Ability to work unsupervised Commercial acumen Analytical mindset with ability to understand, interpret and apply regulations, standards and procedures Customer focus with the aim to deliver excellent service Problem solving and decision making skills Collaborative team player with dynamic and flexible COVID-19 considerations: Due to Covid we are currently using mixed approach for interviews. Interviews will be held online or face to face, where suitable. We operate as a Covid secured workplace and adhere to government guidelines.

Site Quantity Surveyors   Canbury Construction are recruiting for site based Quantity Surveyors and Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles on secured projects commencing early 2021 through to 2023. Company Profile Canbury Construction Ltd is a building contractor providing main contractor and design & build services.  We have a valued construction management team with extensive experience in all sectors of the construction industry including student accommodation, multi storey apartment buildings & mixed use residential / commercial schemes for a strong, longstanding client base. Locations: Epsom – 98 residential units – new build and conversion of existing mansion house Wood Green – 121 new build residential units with commercial shell and core Earlsfield – 129 new build residential units with commercial shell and core Canterbury – 163 and 212 bedroom student accommodation and associated communal spaces THE ROLE: Due to strong growth in the company, there is a requirement for a site based QSs dealing with procurement, day to day commercial running of the project, a negotiator, eye for detail, good communication skills and well presented. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR WILL INCLUDE: Work alongside the Project Manager and Accounts team to deliver the commercial aspects of the project Provide a hands on, detail oriented approach to managing supplier and subcontractor packages, direct orders and site prelims Measuring and taking off builder’s quants for the supply of materials and subcontract packages of works.  Preparation of subcontract packages Obtaining quotations and placing formal subcontractor orders Processing supplier and subcontractor payment request (Review and scrutiny of subcontractor applications, variations, take-offs and check measures, reconciling order values and instructed works and updating and forecast final accounts) Achieving best value and companywide buying Developing and maintaining good relationships with the site management team, suppliers, and subcontractors Maintaining accurate records on projects, ensuring communication is maintained with all concerned parties. Providing cost updates tracked against budgets and cash forecasts for the project Preparation of supporting information for monthly valuations to the client Any other duties to support the business and project team   REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 3-year prior experience within the construction industry We are considering both RICS qualified candidates and those working towards RICS qualifications This position would suit someone from a contracting background who is a confident negotiator and communicator.   PACKAGE: Salary dependent on experience and qualifications (Typical range £40,000 – 65,000) Career progression opportunities Travel expenses  Please send us a CV and if successful someone will be in contact with you about the role

We are seeking a planning manger to assist with obtaining residential planning permission on a variety of sites. The subject sites are a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites located throughout Northern England. Reporting directly to the directors, the role will be to oversee the planning application process on a number of residential developments. From arranging initial sketch plans through to the submission of full planning applications with supporting documents and reports from key consultants you will coordinate the architect firms and associated consultants to obtain viable planning approvals on various residential schemes. General duties to include; Procure, manage and liaise with architects and planning consultants Coordinate various consultants throughout the planning application process ensuring reports are prepared within set deadlines Negotiate terms of engagement with external consultants to include architects, engineers, ecological surveyors, etc Working in conjunction with our land buyer to obtain beneficial terms for the company in land buying negotiations Liaising with landowners and stakeholders with updates and periodic reports Liaise with Local Authority departments; planning, building control, Highways, etc Attend planning meetings and present compelling arguments to obtain a successful outcome Writing appeal statements and attending Hearings/Inquiries Arrange for discharge of planning conditions   Skills/attributes Minimum of 10 years experience in a town planning or architect role An understanding of planning policy on national and local level Some previous experience in residential planning schemes Excellent presentation skills Ability to build strong, effective long term relationships with consultants Ability to negotiate and represent the company to a variety of consultants and authorities Flexible and approachable manner   Salary   Excellent basic (subject to experience) and benefits package   This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dynamic and ambitious individual. Please send your c.v. to Rebecca@walburycommercial.co.uk      

Contract Journal is growing, and fast. It’s a great opportunity to join our transformation! We’re recruiting for a construction news editor with a true passion for construction industry news, construction articles relating to main issues in the industry, construction trends and massive construction activity in the United Kingdom. Why Join our Construction News Team? The Construction News team covers two key areas of Contract Journal’s content – construction news stories and investigations across a wide range of construction industry trends, contract awards, plus in-depth features guides on such key topics as health and safety, construction law and more. It also runs the ContractJournal.co.uk homepage. Why Our Role? The Construction News Editor (News and Articles) has a key role at the heart of the team. We’re looking for a talented, hungry and experienced journalist or editor to help drive the site’s news and articles content.

Plumber (Estates - Works Department) The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple - City of London Salary - Circa £27,500 plus excellent benefits Full Time, Permanent Contract About the Middle Temple Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, responsible for the training and qualification of barristers. It also manages a large commercial estate within the City of London from which barristers practice.  Other facilities of the Inn include an Elizabethan Dining Hall, meeting rooms, a renowned legal library, a large garden, and the historic Temple Church.  The Inn has approximately 7,000 practising members (mainly barristers and judges) and about 500 students of various nationalities studying for the Bar.    Duties expected Identification and repair of plumbing faults that arise on a day-to-day basis. This includes domestic hot and cold water systems, waste & soil drainage and surface water drainage above and below ground. Undertaking the installation of new plumbing systems where necessary. This may include working in conjunction with outside contractors or overseeing installations by others. Advising contractors on the modification of existing systems and undertaking inspection and testing on completion. Maintaining sufficient stock plumbing items to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Plumbing section. Assisting specialist mechanical contractors in the installation of components to the Inn’s boiler plant. Assisting the Senior Plumber to ensure that appointed contractors maintain accurate records of boiler servicing and repair. Responsibility for programming and planning of plumbing work, in consultation with the Senior Plumber. Setting out pipe work for new installations from supplied drawings. Providing temporary supplies for functions and events held within Middle Temple Hall and surrounding gardens. This includes stand-by duty at certain events e.g. Inns of Court Summer Ball. Carrying out faultfinding and minor repairs to catering equipment located in the Hall kitchens. These are usually repairs required at short notice, which fall outside a standard maintenance contract. Undertaking periodic inspection of all fire hydrants located within the Middle Temple and carrying out any necessary remedial repairs. Undertaking routine cleaning and maintenance of the surface water gullies situated within Middle Temple.   Resetting heating boilers, gas pumps and pressurisation units to central boiler plant after power failures. Assisting the Inn’s electrical staff in the repair and installation of domestic electrical hot water systems and shower units. Undertaking all other plumbing works, not previously specified above, as directed by the Estates Office. To be flexible in the working environment. This means to stay behind and come in early sometimes when an emergency needs to be addressed. There will be the need for weekend working from time to time as some tasks can only be carried out when there is reduced activity on the Estate. Qualifications City & Guilds 6189 Level 3 qualification or an equivalent recognized time served apprenticeship qualification Completed a training course for the L8 regs as they apply to heating and hot and cold water systems   Background /Experience Sound knowledge of traditional plumbing materials and methods. Worked as a maintenance plumber for a number of years. Can provide examples of troubleshooting situations where problems have been overcome. Experience of working on Listed Buildings. Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar working environment Familiarity with monitoring a BMS system   Skills Knowledge of both domestic and commercial heating and Air-conditioning plant. Knowledge of hot and cold water systems. General fault finding on both of the above. To be able to work with all forms of lead. This may include, Lead burning, jointing pipes and sheet lead work to roofs etc. Copper brazing and metal welding. Sheet copper and zinc work   Personal Qualities Ability to work flexibly and to carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the post as may be required from time to time. Ability to operate effectively as part of a small team and get on with people of all levels. Calm under pressure, patient and measured Collaborative, co-operative and able to make and sustain positive relationships with colleagues at management and other levels Able to win trust and respect of colleagues. Methodical and highly organised.   Important This job description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future. The list of duties is not exhaustive. The position of a duty on the list is not necessarily indicative of its importance. All of the staff in the Estates maintenance team are highly motivated. This role is for someone who will identify problems, assist with improvements and will not let things pass them by. The role is varied and interesting and will provide a high level of job satisfaction to the successful applicant.  

Currently looking for a good CSCS Labourer to work on a project in Reading, this job will enable you to progress within the construction industry as there will be opportunity's to be up skilled on site. This is a prestigious site. Requirements - Valid CSCS card, on site working references and Full PPE Rate - £10.50ph - £11.50 ph Payment - Weekly Duration - on going Please call Aaron - 07702490097