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Our specialist Trades & Labour team here at Building Careers UK are looking for 2 x experienced labourers for an immediate start. The role is ongoing for our reputable client based at 2 sites in Oxford for Solar Farm projects: Steventon (OX13) & Wendlbury (OX25). Must have valid CSCS card. Must have proven previous experience. References and own PPE. If you are interested please call Sarah/Emma on (Apply online only) or text 07711559267 for more information

Our specialist Trades & Labour team here at Building Careers UK are looking for an experienced ground worker for an immediate start. The role is ongoing for our reputable client based in Salford. Must have valid CSCS card. Must have Street Works card. Must have proven previous experience. References and own PPE. If you are interested please call Sarah Tighe on (Apply online only) or text 07711559267 for more information

Social Housing Contractor recruiting for a highly competent Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Luton. Our client is a Construction company based in Luton. On their behalf we are recruiting for a highly competent Senior Quantity Surveyor. This job is based on a temporary contract working for Building Careers UK. You will be expected to carry out the following duties:- * Take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project in order to maximise the company's profitability * Protect the company's legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues * Ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored * Comply with Health & Safety Regulations * And other duties when required Candidates applying for the role as a Senior Quantity Surveyor must have a previous experience and the relevant qualifications. CPCS card is essential. Candidates must be able to provide two verbal references to be considered for this job in Luton This job is on a PAYE basis. Rates are negotiable depending on experience. Please get in touch today with our Resourcing Manager Dave on (Apply online only) for more details on opportunities available If you don't have a CSCS card and interested in working in the construction field please click on the link to apply for your CSCS card. (url removed). Building Careers UK are specialist in Construction & Property recruitment. BCUK acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Our client is a 50 yr. well-established progressive and pro-active plc contractor. In the role of Principal Contractor or as a preferred supplier within a partnering framework, their teams evidence a robust track record in successful delivery across a diverse range of programmes including minor refresh works, acquisitions and conversions, shell fit outs and complex refurbishment projects. Repeat business is a key factor in the philosophy of a non-contractual open approach and providing value engineered solutions for public sector and private clients. They operate in a broad range of business sectors and consequently are able to draw on the wide experience gained from being successful in the varying disciplines within their industry. Their diverse portfolio of projects include; leisure, educational, healthcare, office/commercial, banking and retail, hotel & tourism. Due to work a large volume of work secured for the next 3-4 yrs they now have an additional requirement for a Quantity Surveyor. Duties: * Preparing and distributing subcontract documentation for commencement of works, discussing tenders received with the project team and placing subsequent orders whilst aiming to negotiate terms. * Keeping in contact with the site team on a daily basis, whilst also travelling to site where necessary. * Attending meetings with Main Contractors, Sub - contractors and other professionals to discuss monthly progress of jobs, payment applications, contract variations and any other issues. * Completion of company cost control procedures, reports and other recorded information to help assist in the preparation of monthly reviews and projections. * Analysing and re-measuring completed works in preparation for processing payments and negotiating variations. * Holding meetings with Project Managers and Engineers to gain input in preparation for submitting payments applications to Main Contractor, whilst also preparing detailed variation schedules and cost build ups. * Processing payments upon completion of works. Our client will offer an attractive salary / remuneration package to the successful candidate. Good luck! Please give me a call after the interview for feedback

My client are a highly successful Regional Contractor based in the North West. They specialise in new build and refurbishment projects up to £20m across multiple sectors. Due to continued expansion within the business, they currently have an opening for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their already strong commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to progress their career with a well established construction company. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be site based on Projects throughout the North West and will support either a QS or Senior QS on all commercial requirements. Duties will include: * Procurement of sub-contractors * Place orders and contracts with sub-contractors * Assist in the preparation of monthly costs reports * Manage all sub-contractor payments * Agree final accounts with sub-contractors * Attend client meetings To apply for this role, you will need to be educated to degree level and have at least 2 years post graduate experience with a Main Contractor on similar types of projects. To apply for this role please get in touch today with our Construction Specialist Donna Hoggarth on (Apply online only) / (Apply online only) or apply below with your CV

A leading privately owned Building Contractor who operate across several regions within the UK, are currently looking to recruit a highly experienced Site Manager with experience of managing new build and refurbishment projects up to £8m, to join their expanding North West business. Reporting into a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing the site team and co-ordinating all site activities. You will be responsible for safety, quality, cost control and delivery of programme to the client's satisfaction. The first project you will be managing, will be a new build of commercial offices in the Manchester area. To apply for this role you will need to demonstrate a stable career history working for reputable main contractors, successfully delivering new build and refurbishment projects circa £5 to £8m as the Number 1 Site Manager. Experience of working on a variety of building projects including Health, Education and Commercial is also desirable You will also require: * SMSTS * First Aid * CSCS * Good IT skills * Good communication skills . In return for these skills you will receive a comprehensive package including basic salary up to £45,000, car allowance or company vehicle, phone, laptop, pension, healthcare, life assurance, To apply for this excellent opportunity please get in touch with our Construction Specialist Donna Hoggarth on (Apply online only) or apply below with your cv

HVAC Engineer Merseyside I am currently looking to recruit and experienced HVAC engineer for a Mechanical & Electrical contractor in the Merseyside area. The client is working both within the M&E sector as well as general construction across education, commercial and healthcare developments. You will be expected to carry out PPMs and reactive maintenance, fault finding and diagnoses, fire alarms, pumps, emergency lightening across the clients they deal with. You will be working as part of a small close knit team and expected to travel around the North West region. Salary neg depends on the right person

Our client is one of the region's leading construction scheme developers with a turnover in excess of £100m. They work across a broad spectrum of sectors including but not limited to education, health, multi-storey residential, commercial, retail and leisure. They strive to provide excellent customer service whilst offering value for money which is evident due to the fact the vast majority of contracts are undertaken on a repeat business basis. Following a succession of contract wins they now have a requirements for an experienced Site Engineer to join the team and work on a £45m mixed development to include high rise RC construction. They are looking to appoint a motivated and experienced construction individual to join the site management team. The Role * Manage the quality of enabling works, substructure, ground works, piling, deep drainage, super structure. * Provide and control the technical and engineering aspects at trade contractor level. * Trade contractors coordination * Maintain Health and safety Experience * Previous experience as a site engineer delivering similar RC frame projects. * Technical knowledge of construction processes * High attention to detail * Problem solving * Excellent IT skills and Auto CAD * Strong communicative skills both written and oral * Strong analytical skills. CSCS and SMSTS required. Candidates must have previous experience of working on RC framework projects and ideally mixed use or residential / student accommodation. For more information please contact Kris Convery on 01695556800

Working with one of the longest standing regional contractors we currently have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and developing Site Manager at the early stage of their career who are looking for a role to help develop their experience throughout the Construction sector. Our client are a privately owned, well established and respected building contractor. They work across a number of sectors including education, healthcare, retail, offices and more. Typically projects range from £5m to £10m in value. They have significant growth plans and are looking to progress their typically project value more consistently towards the £15m to £20m mark. They have a long track record of developing talent and moving staff through the business and helping to develop careers through the management ranks. They now seek ambitious Site Managers who have risen through a main-contractor graduate scheme and could now be frustrated by the lack of focus on their career and opportunity for career development. As a growing regional contractor they can offer a structures career progression plan to stimulate and reward you. You will be a minimum of two years Site Management (Or as Assistant) experience since graduation on construction projects of at least £2m. You will be ambitious and keen to learn. You will typically operate as No.2 on site to an experienced Project Manager, helping to lead and deliver a multitude of schemes, one at a time. Duties will include; * Assisting the Project Manager with daily running of the Site. * Completing all related paperwork. * Pushing the project ahead of schedule where possible. * Ensuring health and safety is maintained on site. * Attending and scheduling meetings. * Giving progress reports (weekly/monthly). * Ensuring the project sticks to the agreed programme. * Sharing responsibility for the delivery of the project. * Managing subcontractors and permanent members of staff on site. You will carry the necessary qualifications of HND in Construction Management (or equivalent), CSCS card, SMSTS certification and First Aid course completed. My client are offering a rewarding package on top of a negotiable salary for the right candidate. If you are interested in this opportunity then please contact your Construction Specialist Kris Convery on 01695556800

An exceptional job opportunity for a Design Manager work on site on one of a number of new projects my client has due to start in the first quarter of 2017. Client Details A well-established contractor specialising in property development with a portfolio of commercial property, including offices, retail outlets, leisure space and industrial units. They are currently seeing a period of wide company growth, both in terms of turnover and staffing levels. Description We are currently looking to hire an experienced Design Manager to an increasing team based on single projects throughout their Manchester portfolio. This role will require you to check all of the out sourced design packages are in line with company standards. Previous management experience is essential for this role due to the cross discipline liaison needed between departments. Due to the size and scale of the projects the ideal candidate would come from a regional or national main-contractor background with experience of mid/high-risem multi-floor residential projects. Profile Relevant architectural qualifications Proven experience as a Design Manager of minimum 5 years, Knowledge of Engineering processes, Previous experience on large scale residential projects. Job Offer £50000- £60000 basic salary + competitive associated package including car/allowance and full benefits package including pension and healthcare

Our client are an international investor and construction company specialising in delivering some of the biggest and most prestigous projects in Northern England presently. The company are currently looking to expand with a view to importing construction materials into the UK market from various marketing elsewhere in the world. The Role Material Engineer (Buyer) required to support the Direct Sourcing team in the procurement of construction materials. Duties/responsibilities: * Digest and understand the specifications and requirements of construction material/equipment * Identify manufacturers/suppliers who can provide products/alternatives, whilst meeting regulations, certifications and specifications * Conduct domestic market investigation on equivalent materials * Support and coordinate the project team on the preparation of submittals for materials to the architect * Liaise and coordinate with testing and certifying institutions, to apply/obtain certification, test reports, qualifications etc. for targeted importing materials and equipment * Liaise with suppliers and the project delivery teams in line with the programme lead time, ensuring that products are delivered on time * Arrange inspection of materials/equipment before loading * Responsible for quality control throughout the entire procurement and delivery process, ensuring statutory regulations are met in relation to quality control * Deal with all technical issues from the engineering team following delivery * Managing the delivery of logistics in line with the project programme * Prepare submittals for client, designers and subcontractors Requirements: * Proficient speaking and writing skills in both English and Chinese Mandarin * 5 years' plus residential/commercial experience as a quality control manager, building engineer or package manager * An engineering/construction background * BSc in engineering, construction management or Quantity Surveying * Previous engineering background with importing/exporting experience is advantageous * Fully proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook * Ability to develop strong personal relationships with clients/consultants and staff * Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels * Able to prioritise tasks and organise daily workload * Attention to detail and accuracy * Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity * Strong work ethic * Current driving license desirable

A Construction Company recruiting for a highly competent Electrician. Our client is a Contractor based in Liverpool. On their behalf we are recruiting for a highly competent Electrician with relevant qualifications. This job is based on a temporary contract working for Building Careers UK. You will be expected to carry out the following duties:- * Wiring of Street lights (Cable jointing on new columns) * Comply with all health and safety * And other duties when required This job is on a PAYE basis. Rates are negotiable depending on experience. If you don't have a CSCS card and are interested in working in the construction field please click on the link to apply for your CSCS card. (url removed). Please get in touch today with our Trades and Labour Specialist Kim on (Apply online only). Candidates applying for the role as a Electrician must have a CSCS/ECS card, previous experience and the relevant qualifications. Any other tickets are desirable but not essential. Candidates must be able to provide two verbal references to be considered for this job in Liverpool. Building Careers UK are specialist in Construction & Property recruitment. BCUK acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)