Daniel Owen Ltd

Job Title - Quantity Surveyor (Assistant) Salary - £25k - £35k Location ­- South East London Client An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is needed to join a leading Construction company, who have developed their stellar reputation through delivering exceptional projects across the London and Greater London area. They are heavily involved in Commercial, Residential and mixed-use developments and work with some of the U.K's leading property developers with project values varying from £50k to upwards of £50m. This is an amazing opportunity to work for a highly successful Construction company, who despite their size, maintain family run values and truly develop their staff to their fullest potential. Job description & Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor Our client has several live projects across the London/Greater London area as well as a healthy pipeline of new-build projects. Some of your responsibilities whilst working with our client will be: * Responsible for managing all project costs from pitch to completion. * Undertaking cost analysis & preparing reconciliation documents. * Attending meetings and liaising with stakeholders on commercial matters. * Monitoring the cost of site resources. * Inspecting and valuing sub-contract works. * Completing sub-contract orders & payments efficiently to avoid any discrepancies. * Preparing & sending out accurate Bill of Quantities documents. * Aiding with monthly cost & value reports, quarterly reports & cash flow information. This is an amazing opportunity as a Quantity Surveyor to work for a company that are involved with extremely high net worth clients and get involved with some of the most prestigious projects in the City. If you possess strong commercial acumen and wish to develop your career within a leading Contractor, please do get in touch today. Key Skills & Qualifications * Degree Qualified * Ideally some experience in quantity surveying for Construction projects * Excellent people skills * Commercially aware * Team player * Excellent written and verbal communication skills If this role is of interest to you then please apply directly or feel free to call Tom Fitzpatrick on (Apply online only)

Job Title - Project Director/Business Development Manager Salary - £60k-£80k + package + bonuses Location - Fulham Client There is a unique opportunity for a senior construction professional to help grow the construction/project arm of a highly reputable company. Our client currently specialise in fit & refurb projects and also planned and maintenance works. The 2 directors of the company have a long term goal of growing the business to become a well known contractor in the prime parts of London and are hoping to venture into more new builds type projects. They are looking for an individual who can help them win new business and then project manage the projects. Ideally we are looking for a Project Director with excellent commercial ability, as a big part of the role will be dealing with tenders and dealing with clients, however, a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with Project Management experience may also be suitable. The candidate will have an excellent reputation in London and also would have built up an extensive contact list over their career. Essentially you will be running a separate part of their business and you will be given a lot of responsibility. You will not be micro managed and you will run your week as you see fit. If you feel its beneficial to be out of the office all week meeting with clients and building up new contacts, then that's your choice. The candidate will be incentivised will built in bonuses and commission which would be closely linked to the amount of new business brought in and of course turnover. This will obviously be on top of your high base salary. Key Skills & Qualifications * Minimum of 10 year's experience working on projects in London * Experience working on new build projects * Excellent commercial experience * Track record of winning projects * Extensive contract list in London * Excellent reputation in the market * Team player * Excellent written and verbal communication skills If this role is of interest to you then please apply directly or feel free to call me on (Apply online only) or (Apply online only)

Job Title - Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary - £30k-£35k plus package Location - South West London The Company: Our client are one of London's leading residential construction companies and act as both a developer and contractor They have progressed from carrying out small extensions and alterations around the Fulham area to its present position as one of the foremost builders in South West London carrying out prestigious projects to the highest quality. My client are actively on the look out for candidates who want to grow and progress on to become senior members of the team. They are a big believer in nurturing and training people early in order to get the best out of people. They are looking to bring on an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who can progress on to an Intermediate level and then on to Senior level. The Role: Working closely with an experienced Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following; * Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors * Set up job files and all necessary records * Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts * In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment * Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries * Assess and cost variations to contract * Update and maintain records * Assist with contract valuations * Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations * In conjunction with the Senior Project Surveyor, submit and agree final accounts * Predominantly office based but site visits will be required through South London or adjacent Home Counties To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: * BSc in Quantity Surveying, or in the process of obtaining this * Have a minimum 2 years demonstrated commercial UK experience * Have excellent communication skills * Must be computer literate Salary: * Up to £35,000 + Package If you would like to be considered for this role or any other opportunities, please submit your CV, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Taylor on (Apply online only)

Job Title - Contracts Manager Package - £65k+ plus package Location - Surrey The Company: Our client are a director-led company who currently have an extremely strong project pipeline. They specialise in mainly new build & refurbishment work of residential, commercial & heritage projects. They currently have 2 Contracts Managers working for them, but due to their increased work load, a 3rd is needed to help manage the work load. Their typical project values are between £0.5m and £1.5m. The Role: Reporting to the Construction Director, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to; * Lead the site teams in carrying out projects in an effective and efficient manner * Ensure that adequate pre-contract planning is carried out including method statements, contract program and site layout * Be responsible for the health & safety plan in conjunction with the H&S Advisor * Arrange and chair internal pre-start/estimating handover meetings * Arrange external pre-contract meetings with C/A and other interested parties * Allocate, distribute and action of technical information * Maintain sufficient information to enable the progress of actions * Prepare internal and external progress reports * Oversee the day to day management of the contracts * Provide training, support and mentoring to staff * Recommend improvements to existing systems or procedures as appropriate * Monitor the quality of work to ensure that all works comply with the relevant standards * Monitor and check the costs in conjunction with the surveying department to ensure the projects are kept within budget To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: * Must have a demonstrated track record in contracts management within a contractor environment with both new build and refurbishment projects * Must have commercial awareness and JCT contract knowledge * Experience with managing multiple projects * SMSTS * CSCS Black Card * First Aid * Have excellent communication and problem solving skills * Must be computer literate Benefits: * Base salary from £65,000 * Package will include a company car or car allowance & pension If you would like to be considered for this role or any other opportunities, please submit your CV, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Taylor on (Apply online only)

Job Title - Contracts Manager Package - £70k+ plus package Location - Kent The Company: Our client is one of the UK's longest established building company's who are still family owned and operated. They have built an enviable reputation in the industry for their quality of work and attention to detail. Their projects are throughout London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex. Their projects range from traditional design and build, new build, restorations, renovations, housing, education and commercial sectors. The Role: Reporting to the Construction Director, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to; * Lead the site teams in carrying out projects in an effective and efficient manner * Ensure that adequate pre-contract planning is carried out including method statements, contract program and site layout * Be responsible for the health & safety plan in conjunction with the H&S Advisor * Arrange and chair internal pre-start/estimating handover meetings * Arrange external pre-contract meetings with C/A and other interested parties * Allocate, distribute and action of technical information * Maintain sufficient information to enable the progress of actions * Prepare internal and external progress reports * Oversee the day to day management of the contracts * Provide training, support and mentoring to staff * Recommend improvements to existing systems or procedures as appropriate * Monitor the quality of work to ensure that all works comply with the relevant standards * Monitor and check the costs in conjunction with the surveying department to ensure the projects are kept within budget To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: * Must have a demonstrated track record in contracts management within a contractor environment with both new build and refurbishment projects * Must have commercial awareness and JCT contract knowledge * Experience with managing projects ranging from £5 million to £12 million in value * SMSTS * CSCS Black Card * First Aid * Have excellent communication and problem solving skills * Must be computer literate Benefits: * Base salary from £70,000 * Package will include a company car or car allowance, private pension and health care scheme If you would like to be considered for this role or any other opportunities, please submit your CV, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Taylor on (Apply online only)

Job Title - Senior Project Manager Package - £60k-£70k plus package Location - Reigate The Company: Our client is one of the UK's longest established building company's who are still family owned and operated. They have built an enviable reputation in the industry for their quality of work and attention to detail. Their projects are throughout London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex. Their projects range from traditional design and build, new build, restorations, renovations, housing, education and commercial sectors. The Role: A Senior Project Manager is needed to run a £9m Residential project in Reigate, which is part new build & part refurb. Reporting to the Directors and Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to; * Ensure that key objectives are achieved * Provide leadership on the construction/production team * Assist the project team with delivery of the scope of work within the project * Ensure Safety Management Systems are in place along with the quality and environmental management systems * Date the procurement schedule in line with the contract program * Arrange and chair internal pre-start/estimating handover meetings * Prepare internal and external progress reports * Arrange external pre-contract meetings with C/A and other key stakeholders * Respond to all incoming documents directly and copy information to other interested parties as necessary * Provide training, support and mentoring * Monitor the quality of work to ensure that all works comply with the relevant standards * Establish safe and proper working practices and ensure their implementation To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: * Must have a demonstrated track record in project management within a contractor environment * Must have commercial awareness and JCT contract knowledge * Experience with managing projects up to £12 million in value * SMSTS * CSCS Black Card * First Aid * Have excellent communication and problem solving skills * Must be computer literate Benefits: * Base salary from £60,000 - £70,000 * Package will include a company car or car allowance, private pension and health care scheme If you would like to be considered for this role or any other opportunities, please submit your CV, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Taylor on (Apply online only)

Site Manager/Production Manager | Kent | New Build Developments. The Company: Our client is an established developer who specialise in traditional/high-end builds. They are a family owned business who have huge growth plans for 2017. Due to ongoing project, this latest project is looking after the production of their modular builds factory from the initial stages of productions all the way to the product set up on site. The Role: Reporting to the Project Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following; * Ensure that the programmed dates are achieved * Assist the contractors and subcontractors to ensure they have a full understanding of the required program dates * Ensure that all building operations are carried out in a safe manner and that all method statements and risk assessments have been reviewed and checklists completed * Conduct and monitor tool box meetings, health & safety training and TQM training, including site inductions and site training are conducted as necessary * Ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standards of quality * Assess the quality of work at all stages. To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: * Background in modular builds/offsite construction is advantageous but NOT essential. * We will consider individuals from a Developer, Main-contractor and Sub-contractor background as long as you are passionate and have longevity in your roles. * SMSTS * CSCS * First Aid * Have excellent communication skills * Excellent Leadership skills * Must be computer literate If you would like to be considered for this role or any other opportunities, please submit your CV, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Hamza on (Apply online only). Interviews will take place immediately if your CV is of interest