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Estimator Location: South Wales Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity We're working with an established and growing business to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in construction estimating who enjoys working across the full estimating process, from carrying out site surveys and understanding customer requirements through to producing accurate quotations, specifications and Bills of Materials. You'll play an important role in ensuring projects are accurately priced, commercially viable and fully prepared before work begins, while building strong relationships with both new and existing customers. This is what you'll be doing As the Estimator, you'll take ownership of the estimating process and work closely with customers, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are accurately scoped and delivered. Prepare accurate quotations and estimates in line with customer requirements, agreed SLAs and company profit margins. Attend customer meetings and carry out detailed site surveys to understand project requirements, site restrictions and specifications. Review drawings, specifications and project information to develop accurate scopes of work and pricing. Produce detailed Bills of Materials, ensuring the required materials, tools, plant and equipment are available ahead of project commencement. Support the wider team with new business opportunities, customer meetings and contract retention through a high level of service and commercial awareness. This is what you'll bring to the team We're looking for an experienced Estimator with a strong understanding of construction projects and a commercially focused approach. Previous experience estimating construction works is essential. Experience using CAD and strong knowledge of drawings and technical specifications. Good understanding of relevant construction legislation, standards and requirements. Strong Excel and general IT skills; experience with Sage 200 would be advantageous. CSCS, IOSH, SMSTS or a higher-level qualification would be desirable. You'll also be organised, customer-focused and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders. A strong eye for detail, good problem-solving skills and the ability to make commercially sound decisions will be important in this role. This is what you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and forward-thinking business where your estimating and commercial expertise will have a direct impact on the success and profitability of projects. Competitive salary , dependent on experience Private healthcare Car allowance Profit share scheme bonus Opportunity to work across a varied range of projects Regular interaction with customers and contractors Opportunity to contribute to new business and contract growth Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity for continued professional development If you're an experienced Construction Estimator looking for your next opportunity and want a role where you can take ownership of the estimating process while working closely with customers and project teams, we'd love to hear from you.

I'm delighted to be exclusively partnering with Taff to recruit a Maintenance Manager to join their Property Services team in Cardiff. This is a key role within the Property Services Team, leading Taff's in-house repairs function and helping deliver high-quality, safe and efficient maintenance services across all their homes. The role Taff is committed to providing good quality, affordable and safe homes, and this role is key to achieving that. You'll lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused responsive repairs and voids service, ensuring repairs are delivered safely, efficiently and compliantly, while meeting the needs of tenants and organisational priorities. You'll have overall responsibility for: Responsive repairs and voids Planned and cyclical maintenance programmes Fleet operations Supplier and contractor relationships Performance, productivity and service improvement Budgets, resources and value for money Health and safety, compliance and operational standards You'll use performance data and customer insight to drive improvement, maximise productivity and ensure resources are used effectively. What you'll bring to the role NVQ Level 3 in a building-related qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience managing and delivering high-quality repairs services Experience planning and scheduling complex workloads to maximise team productivity Knowledge of the Welsh Housing Quality Standard, including HHSRS and WHQS Addendum Excellent knowledge of health and safety and relevant legislation and regulations Experience planning and managing budgets effectively to deliver value for money Ability to plan complex workloads across a range of trades Working knowledge of CDM Regulations, or willingness to work towards this Benefits Hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 4 concessionary days and annual leave purchase scheme Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 9.25% employer contribution Simplyhealth Employee Assistance Programme Simplyhealth Cash Plan Level 1 Simplyhealth My Active and Lifestyle discounts Canada Life Lifeworks cashback and discounts Permanent Health Insurance This is a great opportunity for an experienced repairs or maintenance professional who wants to lead a service that has a real impact on tenants, homes and communities. To apply To apply, please send your updated CV directly to Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To access the full job description and for a confidential conversation, please contact Hannah at Yolk.

Site Manager- 6 months - Salary negotiable - South Wales - Immediate start Location: South Wales Salary: 325- 375 per day inside IR35 We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to work for a leading Welsh organisation, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are completed and stakeholders and colleagues are kept informed and on track. This is a senior project delivery role with responsibility for taking projects from initial scoping and solution development through procurement, construction, delivery and commissioning. You will also lead and support a team of Project Coordinators, working closely with operational, design, commercial and supply chain teams. The Role You will be responsible for delivering projects within agreed timescales, target costs and regulatory requirements, whilst ensuring strong commercial, health and safety and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of capital projects, including projects up to 2m . Managing and developing a team of Project Coordinators. Defining project scope and developing effective engineering solutions. Managing procurement, construction, delivery and commissioning. Managing contractors and project costs under NEC conditions of contract . Monitoring programmes and taking action where projects experience delays or cost pressures. Ensuring compliance with CDM and Health & Safety legislation . Identifying and managing project risks, including early warning and risk reduction processes. Working with operational, design, commercial and supply chain teams to deliver successful outcomes. Supporting sustainable and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reduce carbon impact. Managing project handover, final certification and post-project reviews. Participating in a standby rota . About You We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with: A degree or equivalent qualification . Significant project management experience delivering high-value capital projects . Experience leading large teams or similar project delivery functions. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery. Experience working with CDM and Health & Safety legislation . Strong commercial awareness across planning, design and construction. Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage projects against demanding regulatory, financial and delivery deadlines. Experience within the water, wastewater or utilities sector would be highly relevant. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Welsh language skills are desirable. What you will get in return: 37 hours a week Hybrid working environment An opportunity to work for a major Welsh organisation. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a major infrastructure environment, leading significant capital investment projects and managing a team of Project Coordinators. You'll have genuine responsibility across project strategy, engineering solutions, procurement, commercial management, construction, risk, contractors and commissioning , giving you ownership of projects from concept through to completion. If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong capital projects and NEC background, we'd like to hear from you, please contact: for more information.

Site Installation Manager - Roofing & Cladding Scotland - Field Based / Remote 48,000 + Up to 10% Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturer of roofing, cladding and building-envelope systems with the recruitment of an experienced Site Installation Manager to support customer projects throughout Scotland. This is a field-based position, combining site installation support, customer engagement, contractor training and project inspections. You'll spend much of your time on live construction sites, supporting roofing and cladding projects from product delivery through to installation and ensuring products are handled, stored and installed correctly, safely and in accordance with manufacturer requirements. Rather than physically carrying out installations yourself, you'll be the manufacturer's technical presence on site - working closely with contractors and site teams, providing practical installation guidance and training, monitoring progress and identifying potential issues before they develop into costly problems or claims. This is what you'll be doing As Site Installation Manager, you'll manage site support across projects throughout Scotland, building strong relationships with contractors, customers and internal technical teams. Your responsibilities will include: Attending live construction projects to monitor the delivery, handling, storage and installation of roofing, cladding and building-envelope products. Inspecting roofing and cladding systems throughout installation to ensure work is being completed in accordance with product specifications, installation guidance and required standards. Providing practical, on-site guidance to contractors and installation teams, helping them understand correct product handling and installation methods. Delivering product and installation training to site operatives and customers, covering areas including delivery, storage, handling and correct installation practices. Monitoring products from arrival on site, helping to identify any damage, handling concerns or installation issues at the earliest opportunity. Supporting contractors with installation queries and liaising with the internal Technical team where further product or application advice is required. Using technical literature, installation guides and product documentation to support site teams and promote correct installation. Identifying potential installation, quality or compliance issues and working collaboratively with customers and contractors to agree appropriate corrective actions. Carrying out site inspections at different stages of project delivery and providing clear progress updates to internal Technical Managers. Producing concise site inspection and visit reports, including photographs, observations, installation progress and details of any issues identified. Maintaining accurate records of site visits, inspections, customer interactions and project activity using company systems. Supporting specification and project-detail discussions where required, providing practical feedback based on site conditions and installation experience. Working closely with customers, contractors, Area Sales Managers and Technical colleagues to ensure projects progress smoothly. Supporting the reduction of potential complaints and warranty/installation claims through early intervention and proactive site support. Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and ensuring site activities relating to company products remain compliant with required procedures. Feeding site and customer insight back into the business to support continuous improvement of products, installation guidance and technical resources. The experience you'll bring Strong practical knowledge of roofing, cladding, fa ades or building-envelope systems, ideally gained within a manufacturer, specialist contractor or related construction environment. Previous experience supporting or managing roofing/cladding installation activities on live construction sites. Demonstrable experience training, instructing or guiding site operatives on installation methods - this is essential. Experience within site management, project management, installation management, site supervision, technical site support or a closely related position. Good understanding of the delivery, storage, handling and installation of construction products. Ability to identify installation issues and confidently challenge or advise where work is not being completed correctly. Good understanding of construction-site Health & Safety, compliance requirements and safe working practices, including working at height. Comfortable learning detailed technical product information and using installation manuals, technical literature and product guidance. Strong customer-facing communication skills with the confidence to work directly with contractors, installers, site managers and other project stakeholders. Good general IT skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate site reports using photographs and written observations. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a field-based workload across multiple customer projects. Comfortable working independently from home and travelling regularly throughout Scotland to customer sites. And this is what you'll get in return 48,000 salary Up to 10% annual bonus Yearly pay reviews 24 days of holiday plus 8 bank hols, increases with service length Remote / home-based position Company car or Car allowance, laptop and mobile Field-based role covering Scotland 9% contributory pension Excellent training and ongoing technical development Excellent career progression opportunities within a large global organisation Longevity awards and company events throughout the year Are you ready to make an impact? This role would suit an experienced Cladding Site/ Prject Manager/ Engineer, having dealt with Roofing & Cladding Projects and installations, who is used to meeting quality and compliance regulations, who also enjoys working directly with customers and contractors on live construction projects. You'll have the autonomy of a field-based position while remaining closely connected to an established Technical team, playing an important role in ensuring products are installed safely, correctly and to the required standard.

The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment have partnered with ateb to recruit an experienced housing professional to take a lead role within their Housing Solutions team, supporting customers and leading a team of Housing Coordinators to deliver effective housing and tenancy services. About the role As Housing Solutions Team Leader, you'll lead and support a team of Housing Coordinators, ensuring customers receive a high-quality, responsive service and that the team delivers the right outcomes. A key part of the role will be taking the lead on ASB cases, including managing complex and higher-risk cases, providing advice and guidance to the team and taking appropriate action to resolve issues. You'll also be expected to attend court proceedings where required. You'll also: Lead, motivate and support a team of Housing Coordinators. Set clear objectives, monitor performance and provide effective feedback and support. Oversee housing and tenancy management activity, ensuring cases are managed effectively. Take responsibility for high and medium-level ASB cases and provide expert support to colleagues. Support the team in dealing with customer concerns, complaints, safeguarding and other complex issues. Help customers access appropriate advice and support to sustain their tenancies. Use data, insight and customer feedback to identify opportunities for service improvement. Contribute to projects and process improvements that enhance customer outcomes. Ensure the team operates within relevant legislation, policies and regulatory requirements. Build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and external partners. About you We're looking for an experienced housing professional who can bring both strong housing knowledge and confident people leadership. You'll ideally have: Experience working within social housing or a closely related housing environment. Strong experience of managing ASB cases, ideally including complex cases and court proceedings. Experience of leading, supervising or managing a team. A good understanding of tenancy and community management. Experience of managing risk, resolving problems and making sound professional decisions. Strong organisational and project management skills. The ability to coach, challenge and support colleagues to deliver great customer outcomes. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with customers, colleagues and external agencies. A flexible, practical approach and the ability to respond to changing business needs. A housing qualification such as CIH Level 5 or equivalent would be advantageous, although ateb is open to considering equivalent experience, qualifications and transferable skills. Why join ateb? This is a role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference - both to the customers you support and to the team you lead. ateb's purpose is focused on creating better living solutions, with a clear emphasis on customer outcomes, service improvement and empowerment. The role also offers: A temporary contract until 31st March 2027 37 hours per week Hybrid/flexible working An opportunity to lead a customer-focused housing team To Apply To apply, submit your up-to-date CV or get in touch with Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the role.