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Freelance Site Foreperson/Site Manager - Oxford- Immediate Start! Description of Role Experienced Foreperson required to cover various projects, ranging from office to residential and private housing new builds, refurbishments and conversions, and industrial units. Initially based on site in Oxford and with potential to move onto future sites in and around Oxford. After completion of this project you will continue on any of other projects based in and around Oxfordshire. Candidate profile We are looking for a candidate who is a good team player, but is equally able to work under their own steam. A hard worker with a friendly, easy going nature, who is able to build a rapport with site staff and the team. The confidence to manage people and tackle problems as and when they arise. Essential Skills & Experience • A confident, can do attitude • Experience of managing a team of trade staff • Good working knowledge of varied trades • Experience in a similar role will be highly beneficial • An awareness of cost control • A flexible approach to the role • The ability to work alone and report back to management where necessary • Excellent communication skills • Ability to establish good working relationships with Clients, the public and subcontractors • An excellent understanding of Health and Safety • Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload • CSCS card Holder Desirable Skills • SMSTS OR SSSTS • First Aid Additional Information Hours - Monday to Friday 07:30am to 17:00pm

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Oxford, Oxfordshire - £35,000-£45,000 Are you a Assistant Quantity Surveyor? Have you had experience on commercial projects with a contractor or a subcontractor? Are you looking to join a fantastic company? If the answer is yes, please read on as this is a fantastic opportunity which isn't to be missed. Benefits of this company include: Working with a main contractor Great modern office environment Close team-where you will not be just a number Sustainable growth plans Great opportunity of progression, training and development The business is not chasing work-they are choosing the projects they want to be involved with Lots of repeat clients Fantastic benefits package including health, pension and car/car allowance Bonus also given based on company profits Responsibilities of the successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor includes: Precontract experience Tender involvement Assisting with CVR's Assisting to manage/agree valuations/variations Assisting with subcontractor accounts Assisting to procure subcontractors Assisting with cash flow forecasts Assisting with final accounts Requirements of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor includes: Ideally, have a degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant background Show longevity to previous employers Must be local to Oxford, Oxfordshire This client is looking to interview as soon as possible. For more information please contact me directly. 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.

Our client who are a respected plastering contractor require 3 x Dot & Dabbers for a project near Oxford (OX44). This is on a high end residential property and the project is for 3 weeks. You must have previous experience and be able to work under your own initiative and will be required to have a valid CSCS card.

A Caretaker is required by nationwide managed service provider to join their expanding team on a part time basis. As a Caretaker , you will be responsible for:- Detect and carry out general maintenance tasks, repairs to fabric and finishes, throughout the building. Monitoring the cleaning contractor and carrying out ad hoc cleaning duties to ensure the building is presentable at all times. Carry out general repair work, plumbing, minor electrical etc within student rooms and reporting any issues requiring contractor attendance to the property manager. Changing light bulbs, lamps and fittings, in the amenity space, communal areas and cluster kitchens. Report defects (equipment, building, lighting and fabric) to the developers defects coordinator and monitor completion. Assist residents on arrival and departure, provide general assistance to resident queries and accept post and deliveries. To perform any other related activity, as directed by the Property Manager, necessary to fulfil the purpose of the role as described above. As a Caretaker you will provide on-site assistance to the management team, looking after a building comprising 54 rooms and private resident amenity space. You will ensure the building is presentable and operational and monitor the use of the amenity space. You will assist residents with any maintenance issues and carry out statutory compliance checks as required. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Suitable applicants for this role will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 4 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to view the website for alternative opportunities.

Job Title:Area Cleaning Manager Location:Oxford Salary:£25k - £28k plus bonus and car The Opportunity Are you currently managing cleaning contracts? Would you like a new role with planned progression? Do you want real power to drive a business forward whilst getting great bonuses? We have the job for you! We're a well-established national cleaning company who have just undergone a massive restructure with the aim of becoming even bigger and more dynamic. Owing to that growth we're looking for a passionate Area Cleaning Manager to lead our varied contracts across Oxford and from there progress within the company. The Role In your new Area Cleaning Manager role you'll get the opportunity to manage our cleaning contracts and staff across the Oxford area, ensuring our service delivery remains top class and all commercial opportunities for growth are investigated. Managing a team of around 40 operatives across 25 contracts you'll gain exposure to a variety of sites and property uses with all the challenges they pose; from laboratories and FMCG manufacturers to dairies and commercial office blocks your day to day role will always be different and you'll be constantly learning. Across your territory you'll be responsible for end to end project management. From initial meetings with clients and site surveys to inspecting works, motivating your team, stock management and developing good understandings with customers as Area Cleaning Manager it all comes under your remit. You'll report into our National Operations Manager and she will act as your mentor. She's been brought in to drive company growth and is looking for you to contribute significantly towards that and your own career progression as part of the operations team. To this end any opportunity you can find to increase our commercial reach will be rewarded. The Candidate If you've had experience managing cleaning contracts across multiple sites we'd love to hear from you. We're looking to continue growing so as our Area Cleaning Manager you will be expected to bring a lot of energy, fresh ideas and ambition to this role. Your progression is going to be linked to company growth so if you have a nose for a new deal or business opportunity and enjoy developing and maintaining relationships with clients you're going to go far. We really value our staff so strong people management and communication skills are very important to us too. You will need to be seen on site and have a strong working partnership with everyone on the team. Owing to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is essential. The Company Initially a family run business we've grown steadily over the years to cover the UK. In 2017 we decided to become more commercially-focused so went through a big restructure and are now ready to continue our expansion. As a result if you're joining as our new Area Cleaning Manager now there's lots of opportunities to progress within the business, utilising the fact we're a well-established brand with a start-up feel. Sound good? Click "apply" now! The Package £25k - £28k basic salary (dependent upon experience) Company performance bonus Personal performance bonus Company car (BMW 1 Series or equivalent) Bluefire Consulting Ltd is a recruitment agency working on behalf of our client. Your application will be reviewed by the consultants of Bluefire Consulting Ltd. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications for every role advertised and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Bluefire Consulting Ltd pay excellent referral fees so if you know of someone who would be suited to this role please get in touch! Reference: 13194AH

A new opportunity has become available for someone who is passionate about working outdoors this position is for an Assistant Arborist / Groundsman for one of the biggest employers in Oxford looking after their grounds. You will be able to enjoy the wonderful environment and will be maintaining the grounds as required. Main duties include: *Provide support to the head arborist within a 2 man team *Mowing / General upkeep of the grounds *Chipping and processing brash and timber *Operating lowering systems safely and efficiently *Managing a safe worksite *Providing aerial rescue support if necessary *Supporting stump grinding operations *General pruning and maintenance of trees and shrubs as directed Successful candidates will be provided with full support and guidance. A generous pay rate is available for you and the hours are Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm and Friday 8am - 12:30am. However overtime is potentially available which could include weekends. Experience or passion in gardening is essential and you must have a full driving license with trailer entitlement (CAT B & E) Any shortlisted CV's will result in a call within 7 days.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to work for a leading FM Company covering their prestigious contract across the South East! You will be working with the Area Managers and Additional Services Managers to lead the team to meet all contractual, commercial and risk elements of the service delivery. Responsible for the management of Commercial performance, resource and stakeholder relationships across area of responsibility. Duties will include but are not limited to: *Provide advice and monitoring to make sure NEC3 contract processes and procedures are adhered to at all times. *Ensure the regional team is fully aware at all times of its responsibilities, obligations and limitations under the service delivery contract. *Provide advice and guidance to staff in the preparation and presentation of works proposals, reviews and updates. *Provide, monitor and develop cost models for managing all works, staff and overheads. *Deliver Change Management in accordance with NEC3 term Service Contract ensuring timescales are met by all relevant stakeholders. *Manage the NEC3 processes in line with contract requirements. *Agree contract changes with the client where appropriate, including addition of AWS project values and scope changes. *Manage the L2 asset list, agree commercial changes as required in line with changes to the estate through additional/ deletions and changes in Ops needs. *Provide risk analysis of contract conditions, cost, sub-contracts and commercial implications of any changes agreed with the client. *Ensure Additional Services projects are tendered in accordance with laid down processes. *Ensure Additional Services are priced and managed in line with contract requirements delivering value for money at all times. *Ensure all Additional services are evaluated to ensure carbon reduction and energy efficiency improvements are always considered. *Carry out adjudications for Additional Services as per delegated authority and approve AWS projects as required. *Ensure Core Services supplies are commercially managed to achieve targeted margin, with supplier subcontracts being agreed. *Manage the Early Warning System (CEMAR) attending monthly Risk Reduction Meetings and agreeing contract changes where necessary *Develop and present reports that provide clarity on business performance and forecasts. *Approve fortnightly payment run, identifying where payments are to be held where required. *Provide risk analysis of contract conditions, cost, sub-contracts and commercial implications of any changes agreed with the client. *Maintain commercial control to enable planned milestone payments are achieved. *Monitor and review Supply Chain performance. Skills and qualifications required: *Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience to include job related experience providing the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to be able to perform the function of the role. Typically we would expect: *experience in the commercial element of facilities management and/or commercial construction/refurbishments, either of large projects (£500k to £3 *Million) or many smaller projects (£20k to £500k) running concurrently works experience duration in the FM / Construction sector to be not less than 8 years unless specific MOD experience exists in which case 7 year minimum. *Evidence of Continuous Professional *Development *H&S Awareness Training Experience required: *Significant commercial practical experience in a management position within construction/facilities management environment, including: *Risk analysis & management *Preparation of work proposals/tenders *Dispute resolution *Stakeholder management *Performance management of supply Chain *Excellent working knowledge of commercial processes *Business finance, profit & loss *Fraud prevention *Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills This role covers sites across the South East being based either in Oxford, Camberley or Middlesex. You must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to undergo successful security clearance. Apply now! --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Site Manager required in Oxford. Are you a Site Manager with a track record in housing developments. This is a great chance to work for an award winning house builder you will have a strong housing experience and have good tenure / completed projects in a current role. Site Managers package 50-55K Basic Car Pension 25 days holiday Work for an award winner Requirements Site Manager with a proven track record Good tenure Excellent residential knowledge Worked in permanently employed roles not contractor background White Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Thermal Insulation Engineers (Lagger) wanted in Oxford We are looking for someone to work with our clients on a large project in Oxford. Duties include thermal insulation of pipework on new build apartments. The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: - Previous experience with thermal insulation. - Valid CSCS card. - Ideally you will have relevant heating & ventilation qualifications. - Construction based work references - Own transport with clean driving licence (desirable) Working Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7.00pm If you are interested in the position please apply with your CV attached, or call our M&E team on .

Our Client, a reputable civil engineering company, is looking for an experienced machine driver in the Banbury area of Oxford starting ASAP pay rates range from £15 - £17 and the work is for 3 months. Interested? call Jim on Main duties of this role include: Trial holes Drainage Cutting stone The candidate will need a valid CPCS card For more details please call Jim on 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.

This role will principally assist the Project Manager in design, survey work, in addition to preparing drawings for resident consultation and planning applications. Also, this post will support the Project Managers on day to day work, providing technical support as and when required and monitoring works on site for accuracy and quality, providing measured surveys and lease plans on an ad hoc basis. You will have experience of producing precise drawing and calculations via AutoCAD 2012 and/or similar software. Duration - Monday 31/7/17 - Friday 29/9/17 9-5pm, 37 hours a week. Central Oxford PAYE rate - £17.27 an hour (equivalent to £33235 annual salary) If this role interests you, please send over an up-to-date CV and portfolio to so we can arrange a time to discuss this opportunity further. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business

Symm and Company is a privately owned premier building company. We specialise in high quality traditional and contemporary construction, refurbishment and re-modelling projects with a special emphasis on historic or important private houses. The Opportunity Due to our continued success, we wish to recruit an experienced Estimator who will be based at our Oxford office. The successful applicant will work both individually and as a team member, reporting to the Estimating Manager, towards the accurate compilation of competitive tenders and prime cost budgets. The role will include working with Surveyors to ensure strong cost control on live projects to ensure clarity and accuracy of interim valuations. Key Accountabilities Include: Receipt, appraisal and processing of tender enquiries as allocated. Managing and co-ordinating the estimating process to ensure the tender is submitted by the deadline. Obtaining and ensuring the accuracy of sub-contract, material and plant quotations. Confidently present the estimate / budget at the in-house adjudication meeting, demonstrating a full understanding of the project. Negotiating final fixed price or final budgets with Clients and their professional teams. Pre-tender site visits / investigations and attending site meetings (as required) during the contract. Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Relevant experience in estimating high quality, bespoke projects. Excellent negotiation skills. Proven ability of producing and or managing accurate estimates, including sub-contract enquiries. Good health and safety knowledge to ensure relevant issues are covered within tender documents. Professional, personable, good communication skills and confident to liaise with other professionals. Excellent time management and the ability to meet tough deadlines. Knowledge of computerised estimating software, Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience of working to the highest standards of quality and be able to work as part of a team. Commercial Objective Commercial success is vital to Symm and Company's future. Everyone therefore has a responsibility, as part of their job, to identify and deliver improvements to the profitability of the business. This will include proactively suggesting ideas for operational improvement, cost savings or new business ideas. We recognise that we cannot do this individually but that we will be most effective working collaboratively across the business. Commercial success is what allows us to invest in our business, better reward everyone as well as provide a return on the investment made in us by shareholders. What we provide in return: In return Symm offer an attractive rate of pay and an excellent benefits package which includes; 26 days holiday per year (plus 8 bank holidays). Company car / car allowance. Private medical insurance. Company pension. Cycle to Work Scheme. Permanent health insurance. Death in service benefit.

A facilities management company that improves the lives of thousands of people across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands, by creating productive, safe and smooth working environments is seeking a Hard FM Manager based in Oxford to join its expanding team. You will receive many benefits such as 5 weeks annual leave, contributory pension, life assurance and much more. This company are used to working in critical and secure environments. Its expertise in sectors such as defence, prisons, courts and hospitals is second to none. This expertise also reassures its clients in education, banking and utilities, where it welcomes its extra vigilance when maintaining and operating the buildings. The company has been established for over 100 years, operate in 120 countries, globally and employ 640K people. The opportunities for development and growth within such a vast company are extraordinary. As the Hard FM Manager, your duties will include: • Providing and managing a comprehensive, efficient and day to day maintenance service to the trust. • Managing and reviewing all specialist sub-contractor work on the site. • Ensuring that all work commissioned is carried out observing all appropriate health and safety legislation. • Reviewing service quality, the status of outstanding work and response time. • Monitoring staff (staff performance, time keeping, travel mileage claims, payroll etc.) • Reporting on plant and equipment at the end of its lifecycle and ensuring timely and cost-effective replacement. • Carrying out formal annual and periodic staff performance reviews. • Providing appropriate technical assistance and instruction / guidance to maintenance staff • Identifying areas for innovation. To be a successful Hard FM Manager you will have the following skills and experience: • Previous experience in a similar FM role. • Possess a business management / commercial qualification. • Excellent customer service skills. • Ideally, the candidate will live within 30 miles of Oxford. • An understanding of hospitals / healthcare settings. In return, the Hard FM Manager will receive a salary of £46,000 - £50,000 per annum. The first stage of the application process is to apply online. Candidate Source Ltd is an Advertising Agency working on behalf of an Employment Agency. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to this specific vacancy. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

Sub Contract Buyer - Oxford, Oxfordshire - £55,000-£65,000 Are you a Buyer who can initially lead the subcontract procurement? Are you wanting to work local to Oxford, Oxfordshire? Are you wanting to join an award winning main contractor? If the answer is yes, please read on as this is a fantastic and rare opportunity. Benefits of this company are: Award winning main contractor Abundance of work local to Oxford, Oxfordshire Full benefits package offered including car/car allowance, health and pension Annual bonus also offered based on company profits Varied projects including health, education and leisure Very low staff turnover Progression, training and development internally Responsibilities of the successful Sub Contract Buyer includes: Establish procurement strategies Value engineering and negotiations Sub contract strategy meetings Assisting Estimators with tender analysis Referencing subcontractors and suppliers Maintaining and updating the procurement schedule Reviewing quotes and contract terms Arranging and chairing pre-selection interviews Requirements of the successful Sub Contract Buyer includes: Experience in procuring a wide range of subcontractor packages Driving licence HND/HNC/Degree in Construction or Quantity Surveying or relevant experience CV's are being reviewed as soon as possible, please contact me directly for further information. 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.

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to further your career? Do you hold the necessary qualifications? My client is a leading Building Services and Facilities company that are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work at their static site based in Oxford. They have experienced strong growth over recent years and as a result are expanding their maintenance team. This opportunity is perfect for an ambitious individual with good experience and strong qualifcations to progress their career. Benefits: Competitive starting salary Excellent opportunities to progress 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays Call outs & Overtime available Responsibilities: Working on a large static site Day to day duties include undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance Typical duties will include HVAC, UPS, BMS, standby power generation and LV/HV electrical distribution systems Carrying out minor repairs and fault finding to the buildings/grounds as required Regular checks to ensure fire alarms and fire fighting equipment are in working order, management of fire drills, fire alarm testing, and updating the fire precautions log book Changing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and ensuring clocks are maintained/adjusted You will be responsible for liaising with specialist contractors and more general housekeeping tasks Liaising with management regarding any health & safety issues, ongoing repairs, maintenance and building projects To be successful in this role, my client are keen to meet with individuals with the following: Electrical apprenticeship qualified Minimum City & Guilds/ NVQ Level, 1&2 in Electrical Installation Possess 17th Edition Wiring regulations Proven track record in Commercial Building Maintenance Previous experience of working on a static basis Full driving licence Be proactive in their approach to work If you are interested apply online now or contact Jamie on . 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.

Would you like to help householders save money by improving water efficiency in people's homes? This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate interested in environmental issues, and Customer Service. Role: Green Doctor Advisor Salary: £21,989 Contract: Fixed Term until March 2018 Operational Area: Oxford / Newbury / Swindon Location: Oxford This role will focus on supporting Thames Water's water efficiency programme. During your home-visits you will be assessing and implementing a range of 'easy' water saving measures and devices, as well as offering easy behavioural change advice to help customers. Using your proven track record of customer facing and communication skills, you will actively assist in leading day to day operations to ensure that exemplary customer service is delivered with residents, tenants and leaseholders. The ideal Green Doctor Advisor will be passionate about customer service, helping people and helping reduce the use of a precious resource: Water. You will strive to maintain the standard levels and requirements of the client and of Groundwork. A mobile phone, iPad and van will be provided for visits. You will be comfortable with using an ipad for managing your diary and reporting using a range of software, and driving to and from several appointments a day. Groundwork offers: 25 days annual holiday, per annum plus bank holidays Childcare vouchers are available on a salary sacrifice basis Closing date: Sunday 16th July Interview date: Friday 21st July Start date: ASAP TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form. We aim to ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age. No agencies please.

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology - and each other to surpass these boundaries - we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Architect to join our technology team responsible for the ActiveLearn platforms for schools. With around 3 million users across the UK and internationally, these key platforms deliver the content for Pearson's major products such as Bug Club, Abacus and Edexcel GCSE materials. Key Responsibilities To lead definition and implementation of technical and architectural standards and strategy for a range of customer-facing teaching and learning services. Working with the Platform Managers and Technical Leads, you will help the platform development teams deliver new features and architectural improvements, ensuring technology standards and strategy are followed and the code is written in an efficient, clear and maintainable manner, including documentation. Working with Enterprise Architecture and Global Learning Services teams, you will ensure alignment with global technology strategy, and identify opportunities to improve collaboration across teams and reuse of technology capabilities. Working with business stakeholders, you will support them with content creation standards and provide them technical guidance and support. You will be working within a matrix organisation to lead teams - both in house and outsourced, on- and off-shore - and will play a lead role in establishing good team dynamics, high productivity and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Experience working as a Solution Architect, Software Architect, Technical lead or other equivalent role. Experience of working on complex consumer-orientated digital projects or programmes; Strong record of delivery using iterative software development practices; Desirable Experience Experience of working in educational, publishing or media organisations; Understanding of and practical experience of implementing web sites with good User Experience; Improving and developing platforms for performance and security; Clear understanding of agile development tools and methodologies; Experience of leading distributed development teams and matrix organisations Qualifications Desirable Qualifications Relevant qualifications in computer science Qualifications in Agile methodologies High levels of literacy and numeracy Graduate Degree preferred Skills and Experience Solid technical understanding of web technologies and solution design; Knowledge of industry standards and legal requirements; Understanding of modelling techniques and the meaning of architectural artefacts; Ability to interpret code and schemas and write routines and queries; Able to facilitate debates using attentiveness, reason, diplomacy and authority; Proven determination to understand and overcome obstacles and issues; Experience in working with third-party suppliers across multiple sites;

Sub Contract Buyer - Oxford, Oxfordshire - £55,000-£65,000 Are you a Buyer who can initially lead the subcontract procurement? Are you wanting to work local to Oxford, Oxfordshire? Are you wanting to join an award winning main contractor? If the answer is yes, please read on as this is a fantastic and rare opportunity...... click apply for full job details

The client are a national social housing contractor with offices throughout the UK, they have a regional office in Oxfordshire that covers the South West. They are currently recruiting for a No.2 Site Manager to report into a Project Manager on a large social housing project in Oxford. Candidates must have at least 3 years experience working as a Site Manager within the house building sector and must be based within an hour of Oxford. Due to the level of experience required the client have stated they would be looking to pay up to £55k + package. Responsibilities * Providing clear direction to the on-site construction team regarding responsibilities and targets * Managing the day to day operation from foundation to completion, and the critical paths for labour, materials and plant including material lead times * Ensuring the development is completed in accordance with specification and the build programme * Providing accurate and regular reports on progress and dates * Controlling additional costs for non-productive costs and prelim expenditure * Driving through quality at every stage of the construction process * Ensures the development pass internal and external inspection processes * Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety are followed and adhered to * Taking responsibility for self-development and the development of others * Monitoring and controlling the quality of production, and approve stage completions to payments to sub-contractors * Ensuring any remedial work is completed prior to occupation * Ensure customer service remains of the highest priority at all times with everyone on site Qualifications SMSTS CSCS First Aid The client operate a 2 stage interview process, the 1st being with the Regional Director and the 2nd being with the Project Manager. If this opportunity is of interest please apply now. 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.

This nationwide company are now looking to appoint an additional engineer in the Oxford area to cover planned and reactive maintenance work. As a maintenance engineer you will be responsible for repairs and maintenance (planned and reactive) at our client's sites. Clients include commercial and retail. You will use computerised systems to oversee the routine maintenance and organise repairs. Responsibilities: Carry out routine scheduled maintenance work and repairs Diagnosing breakdown problems Fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly Carrying out quality inspections on jobs Liaising with clients and other colleagues/depts. Arranging specialist procurement of parts Controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs Adhering to H&S whilst at work Skills required: Managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers Multi-skilled; plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance Good geographical knowledge of the Oxford area Team working be able to liaise with people at all levels Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills Works well under pressure/keeps a cool head Salary: Starting salaries for maintenance engineers are c£10.50 per hour with overtime available Working hours: Usually 40 hours a week but you may have to start early or finish late. Please forward your CV immediately for consideration. We endeavor to reply to all candidates however due to the large number of applications this is not always possible. Please accept that if you have not heard from us within 5 working days you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor- Consultancy A well established UK Construction Consultancy with offices in the south of the country are seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to join their Oxford office. This is a great opportunity for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to progress to Associate level. The Role The successful Chartered Quantity Surveyor will : Evaluate costs and advise on alternative proposals Provide advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which building will be constructed Bank Monitoring Services Manage the costs of projects during the construction stage and negotiate final accounts To provide a full service to a wide range of clients on multi million pound projects, from a variety of sectors including: Commercial Health Education Leisure Retail Heritage Housing Infrastructure The Person The successful Chartered Quantity Surveyor will have: Qualified Chartered Status Experienced in a similar role within a consultancy environment An inquisitive nature, analytical mind and high level of intellect Be confident in client facing situations Ambition to push on to Associate level In return? Incredible career opportunities with a well-established consultancy, as well as: Up to £55,000 pa Bonuses Pension scheme Healthcare Ref #DE/1791 If you are a Chartered Quantity Surveyor based in Oxford, looking at your career options, then please contact Damian Eatwell at Brandon James. Oxford / Quantity Surveyor / Chartered / MRIC / QS / PQS / Consultancy

A facilities management company that improves the lives of thousands of people across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands, by creating productive, safe and smooth working environments is seeking a Hard FM Manager based in Oxford to join its expanding team. You will receive many benefits such as 5 weeks annual leave, contributory pension, life assurance and much more. This company are used to working in critical and secure environments. Its expertise in sectors such as defence, prisons, courts and hospitals is second to none. This expertise also reassures its clients in education, banking and utilities, where it welcomes its extra vigilance when maintaining and operating the buildings. The company has been established for over 100 years, operate in 120 countries, globally and employ 640K people. The opportunities for development and growth within such a vast company are extraordinary. As the Hard FM Manager, your duties will include: - Providing and managing a comprehensive, efficient and day to day maintenance service to the trust. - Managing and reviewing all specialist sub-contractor work on the site. - Ensuring that all work commissioned is carried out observing all appropriate health and safety legislation. - Reviewing service quality, the status of outstanding work and response time. - Monitoring staff (staff performance, time keeping, travel mileage claims, payroll etc.) - Reporting on plant and equipment at the end of its lifecycle and ensuring timely and cost-effective replacement. - Carrying out formal annual and periodic staff performance reviews. - Providing appropriate technical assistance and instruction / guidance to maintenance staff - Identifying areas for innovation. To be a successful Hard FM Manager you will have the following skills and experience: - Previous experience in a similar FM role. - Possess a business management / commercial qualification. - Excellent customer service skills. - Ideally, the candidate will live within 30 miles of Oxford. - An understanding of hospitals / healthcare settings. In return, the Hard FM Manager will receive a salary of £46,000 - £50,000 per annum. The first stage of the application process is to apply online. Candidate Source Ltd is an Advertising Agency working on behalf of an Employment Agency. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to this specific vacancy. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

My client is currently looking to recruit experienced Duct fitters and mates to work on a commercial project in Oxford. The main duties will include; * Installing 800mm squared duct * Installing heating and ventilation on a commercial project . * Fitting duct work systems, * Fitting fan coil units, * Installing heat recovery units , * Fitting fans * Installing assembly Air Handling Units Pay £32.00 - £36.00 for the pair. You must hold current in date CSCS card. I-PAF ticket would be required within the pair. The contract start 24/07/2017 and is due to run for 4 weeks, 10 hours per day Monday - Friday, with additional works to follow on afterwards. To apply send C.V. to or call 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

Randstad are currently recruiting for a Senior Site Manager for a regional contractor located in Oxford, if you are interested in working for a established & successful team then please read on… The Senior Site Manager would be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects ranging from £500k to £3 Million; they have..... click apply for full job details

We are looking for a Pipe Fitter with IPAF in Oxford, Oxfordshire for a Monday start on a retail premises shop fitting. (03/07/17) The role will involve: - Installing 5 inch mild steel going down to 2 inch - Other aspects of commercial pipe fitting. £20ph / 50 - 55hrs per week / 10 weeks work Please call Nathan on for more information or to express an interest. 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