Vertical Recruitment Limited

Roofing and Cladding Site Manager needed for 8 month contract in East Anglia, on an MOD site. The job is 5million roofing and cladding contract over three large buildings. Kalzip roofing and Trimo wall cladding. Approximately 8 month contract, pay will be dependant upon experience. If interested please apply for confidential chat about the role

Site based Project Quantity Surveyor - £65k + Bonus and Package We are currently recruiting for a multi-award winning construction contractor to be based in Manchester, assisting with their search for a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor. With a turnover of over £500m our client is a specialist in a wide range of new build and refurbishment building projects ranging from; Industrial and Commercial to Leisure & Healthcare. Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Project Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience of completing commercial construction projects on time and within budget within the UK. Key responsibilities: o Maximise the gross margin on the company's projects by supporting the Commercial Manager in obtaining the best prices for sub-contracts, accurately assessing / monitoring project variations & costs during delivery of the contracts. o Preparation/Verification & procurement of Subcontract & supplier work packages. o Subcontract valuations and issuing notices and payments. o Compile reports showing cost savings and/or losses against tender and/or original budget. o Regular site visits to pick up any variations/ cost implications. o Provide project clients with cost reports/ cash flow forecasts as required. o Represent the company at site meetings providing financial information in a professional format to the project client. o Influence and inspire others and build relationships with all departments. Acting as a role model you will demonstrate a passion for change and improvement whilst utilising manufacturing tools to improve departments/teams' efficiency and effectiveness. o Review and feedback staff performance and set goals to develop performance for the individual, the team and the company. Key criteria: The successful candidate will demonstrate: o An ability to make profits on projects by substantially improving tendered margin without the client feeling the company has been adversarial. o An understanding of all aspects of the financial side of the contracting process, and technical building requirements. o A flexible and adaptable approach to ensure services are accessible and responsive to the needs of customers including weekend working if required. o The ability to learn from others and accept developmental feedback to improve the business. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a very impressive main contractor. In addition to this a fantastic salary package and personal bonus scheme they are looking at promoting internally to Managing QS within the year. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you wish to discuss further. Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + full package

Two Electrical Project Managers are now being recruited for upcoming Data Centre Projects in Oxford and Gloucester. You should have Critical Infrastructure and Data Centre market experience, and come from an electrical background. Both Data Centre Projects are due to start in the next couple of months and will run for over 12 months duration. You should have experience project managing Major M&E Projects and will benefit from working within an award winning Critical Infrastructure team. The company are open to either freelance or permanent for these positions and will pay market rate or above. Please get in touch for an informal chat about the positions on offer

Two Project Managers are now being recruited for upcoming Data Centre Projects in Oxford and Gloucester. You should have Critical Infrastructure and Data Centre market experience, and come from an mechanical or electrical background. Both Data Centre Projects are due to start in the next couple of months and will run for over 12 months duration. You should have experience project managing Major M&E Projects and will benefit from working within an award winning Critical Infrastructure team. The company are open to either freelance or permanent for these positions and will pay market rate or above. Please get in touch for an informal chat about the positions on offer

Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing - North West I am currently looking for an ambitious driven Quantity Surveyor with new build residential experience. My client is a well established and respected residential house builder and following recent growth and acquisition, they are rapidly becoming known as one of the top house builders across the North West. With a solid order book for 2017, this is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself with one of the leading house builders in the region. Responsibilities: * To manage four to five sites from conception to completion * Ability to measure quantities from drawings * Monitor and review procurement - including placing subcontract orders and ensure they arrive on time and within budget * Processing sub-contractor applications * Sending out tender enquiries analysing tender costs * Negotiating variations * Monthly CVR's & sub contract liabilities * Preparation, submission and agreement of interim applications for payment * Processing sub contract payments and agreeing final accounts * Value engineering * Monitoring and managing risk Requirements * New build experience preferably residential * Can do attitude * Good knowledge of Building Regulations and technical requirements as well as all aspects of the contracting process. * To ensure multiple projects are delivered on time and within budget. * Ability to hit the ground running This is a great opportunity with a fantastic employer. Please get in touch should you wish to discuss this opportunity further. Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + attractive bonus

Our Client an internationally recognised Construction Consultancy is seeking an experienced quantity surveyor to join their specialist MEP Cost Management team, to manage the building services elements of their projects, to support their architectural cost management teams, and to manage and lead MEP projects. Typically projects are across many property sectors including commercial; sport and leisure; healthcare; public; industrial Key responsibilities include: * MEP Cost Planning * MEP Estimating * Pre-contract estimating of MEP systems * MEP procurement advice * Tender management * Post contract cost control * Final Accounts * MEP specialist cost research * Managing our Cost Management Services to clients * Developing and maintaining client relationships in the MEP market in the North West Applicants will ideally be degree qualified or equivalent, MRICS qualified, or working towards becoming chartered via the APC route. Candidates should have a strong cost management background, with experience of the role of a private practice quantity surveyor. It would be preferable if the candidate has a knowledge of, or an interest in MEP Building Services

PURPOSE OF JOB To take a lead role in the preparation and management of effective project planning and controls across a portfolio of projects, providing support to Project Managers and Project Engineers in the delivery of design and engineering services on behalf of my client. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The preparation and development of effective project planning schedules and project controls using Primavera P6 and associated planning software The preparation, development and maintenance of effective project reporting tools following established company processes and best practice. Supporting Project Managers and Project Engineers in the delivery of projects to schedule by providing comprehensive information utilising a range of planning and reporting tools and techniques Through effective communication assist Team Leaders with managing team performance and take necessary corrective action to ensure commitments made are delivered Develop and maintain client relationships in order to obtain steady growth of planning services supplied directly to external clients Ensure that the quality of the service provided is continuously being developed and improved Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, and others. Any other reasonable duties as required CONTEXT The Planning Team provide top quality planning support to Project Managers, delivery teams and resource managers including comprehensive workloads forecasts to Directors. The team manages a portfolio of around 100 live projects at any one time. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Self-motivated team player. Able to work with the minimum of supervision. Pro-active problem solving Primavera P6 Competent Computer literate – specifically, Excel, Lotus notes, Microsoft Office packages GCES’S including maths, English and IT as a minimum. Experience of working within a client focused team would be advantageous Willing to learn and gain as much knowledge of the planning processes as possible Interest in engineering would be advantageous Awareness of Engineering principles and standards, ideally in rail or civil engineering. Awareness of Safety standards Excellence in planning systems and software Good commercial awareness including programming and delivery to Budget/ timescales

Freelance Site Engineer needed for a minimum 12 week contract in Northampton. The works will be external works only i.e Car parks. Engineer will need to be experienced in groundworks setting out, be able to use Robotic equipment it is desirable they have their own equipment however equipment can be supplied and have knowledge in Autocad. The rate of pay is very competitive and is dependent upon whether equipment will need to be supplied. If interested, please apply for a confidential chat about the role

Purpose of Job To provide programme input to the Planning team on all schemes as required. Co-ordinate Primavera P6 programmes produced within the company to ensure uniformity of approach. Liaise with clients to incorporate client requirements into project programmes. Principal Accountabilities The preparation and development of effective project planning schedules and project controls using Primavera P6 and associated planning software The preparation, development and maintenance of effective project reporting tools following established company processes and best practice. Supporting Project Managers and Project Engineers in the delivery of projects to schedule by providing comprehensive information utilising a range of planning and reporting tools and techniques Assist with the recruitment, training and continuing professional development of the Planning Team members Through effective communication assist Team Leaders with managing team performance and take necessary corrective action to ensure commitments made are delivered Develop and maintain client relationships in order to obtain steady growth of planning services supplied directly to external clients Ensure that the quality of the service provided is continuously being developed and improved Any other reasonable duties as required Acting Deputy Team Leader P6 Database Management Review and Audit of Project Programmes Support Planners in addressing any Planning issues Supporting Project Managers and Project Engineers in the delivery of projects to schedule by providing comprehensive information utilising a range of planning and reporting tools and techniques Experience In depth knowledge of Planning Principals Engineering and Project Management processes Contract Procedures In depth knowledge of Primavera P6, including database management Experience in Rail/Transportation or various Construction sectors