Yolk Recruitment is recruiting for a Surveyor to join Valleys to Coast, providing a broad surveying service across its property portfolio. The role has a particularly strong focus on complex property issues, including damp, mould and condensation, HHSRS, complaints, boundary matters, alterations and more involved pre and post-works inspections. What you'll be doing Undertaking complex damp, mould and condensation inspections, including intrusive surveys where required. Identifying property hazards through HHSRS assessments and supporting the identification and resolution of WHQS issues. Carrying out complex pre and post-works inspections and preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work. Managing technical repairs and projects through to completion, working with tenants and contractors to maintain quality standards. Investigating boundary issues and complaints, providing clear technical advice to help achieve appropriate resolutions. Assessing customer alteration requests and unauthorised works. Preparing referrals for decarbonisation and planned works. Managing subcontracted works, including ordering, invoicing, variations and receipting. Liaising with statutory bodies including the Council, Welsh Water and Natural Resources Wales where required. Supporting leaseholder engagement and party wall agreements. Maintaining accurate asset and budget information and ensuring work is delivered in line with relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements. Building positive relationships across Property Services and with external partners, contractors and customers. What we're looking for HNC/HND in a building or construction-related discipline, or relevant equivalent employment experience. Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to housing and property services. Experience of housing/property maintenance and refurbishment. Experience planning construction works using directly employed trades and subcontractors. Experience managing budgets, resources and competing priorities. Strong technical report-writing, analytical and organisational skills. Membership of a recognised professional body such as CIOB, CIH or RICS would be advantageous, as would working towards, or being willing to work towards, an APC qualification. Welsh language skills are also desirable. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working. Option to opt in to a nine-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays An additional three paid wellbeing days Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave once you have completed your probationary period. Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%) Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts A subsidised gym membership to Nuffield Health Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more. To apply Yolk Recruitment is managing the recruitment process on behalf of Valleys to Coast. For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. Closing date: Midday, Friday 6 November Interview date: Monday 16 November
26/10/2026
Full time
Yolk Recruitment is recruiting for a Surveyor to join Valleys to Coast, providing a broad surveying service across its property portfolio. The role has a particularly strong focus on complex property issues, including damp, mould and condensation, HHSRS, complaints, boundary matters, alterations and more involved pre and post-works inspections. What you'll be doing Undertaking complex damp, mould and condensation inspections, including intrusive surveys where required. Identifying property hazards through HHSRS assessments and supporting the identification and resolution of WHQS issues. Carrying out complex pre and post-works inspections and preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work. Managing technical repairs and projects through to completion, working with tenants and contractors to maintain quality standards. Investigating boundary issues and complaints, providing clear technical advice to help achieve appropriate resolutions. Assessing customer alteration requests and unauthorised works. Preparing referrals for decarbonisation and planned works. Managing subcontracted works, including ordering, invoicing, variations and receipting. Liaising with statutory bodies including the Council, Welsh Water and Natural Resources Wales where required. Supporting leaseholder engagement and party wall agreements. Maintaining accurate asset and budget information and ensuring work is delivered in line with relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements. Building positive relationships across Property Services and with external partners, contractors and customers. What we're looking for HNC/HND in a building or construction-related discipline, or relevant equivalent employment experience. Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to housing and property services. Experience of housing/property maintenance and refurbishment. Experience planning construction works using directly employed trades and subcontractors. Experience managing budgets, resources and competing priorities. Strong technical report-writing, analytical and organisational skills. Membership of a recognised professional body such as CIOB, CIH or RICS would be advantageous, as would working towards, or being willing to work towards, an APC qualification. Welsh language skills are also desirable. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working. Option to opt in to a nine-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays An additional three paid wellbeing days Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave once you have completed your probationary period. Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%) Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts A subsidised gym membership to Nuffield Health Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more. To apply Yolk Recruitment is managing the recruitment process on behalf of Valleys to Coast. For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. Closing date: Midday, Friday 6 November Interview date: Monday 16 November
Yolk Recruitment is partnering exclusively with Coleg y Cymoedd to recruit a Head of Estates, a key leadership appointment with the opportunity to influence how one of South Wales' largest further education estates is managed and developed. Coleg y Cymoedd is looking for an experienced estates professional who can combine strong operational knowledge with the ability to think longer term. The College wants to move further away from a historically reactive approach to maintenance, developing more structured planned preventative maintenance, stronger asset management and better use of estates data. Operating across Nantgarw, Ystrad Mynach, Llwynypia and Aberdare, you'll be working with a varied estate, from the modern Aberdare campus, opened following a £28m investment, through to larger and more established sites requiring ongoing maintenance and investment. The opportunity Initially, the position will have a relatively even balance between operational and strategic responsibilities. As the estates function develops, the intention is for the role to become increasingly strategic. You'll have the opportunity to: Develop and embed a more structured Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) approach across the estate. Improve the College's use of Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems and the quality of its asset information. Develop longer-term estate and asset management planning. Lead estates activity across a complex multi-site environment. Drive greater consistency in standards and ways of working across the four campuses. Manage estates budgets, contractors and suppliers. Contribute to procurement and investment decisions. Oversee and support capital projects and future estates investment. Work collaboratively across the College to ensure the estate continues to support staff, learners and the wider organisation. There is also a significant people element to the role. The estates function has evolved through previous college mergers, creating different practices and established ways of working across campuses. The successful person will need to bring people with them rather than simply impose change. Who are we looking for? Experienced estates and facilities professionals who have operated across a large, complex or multi-site property portfolio. Degree-level qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline such as estates and facilities management, building services, surveying, or construction. Recognised professional qualification in facilities or estates management (e.g. IWFM Level 5 or above, RICS, BIFM, CIBSE, MCIOB). IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum; NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent. Demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and monitoring planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance programmes across multiple buildings. Experience of using CAFM systems and improving estates data. Experience of budget management. Track record of contractor and supplier management. Proven experience of managing statutory compliance, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella/ water hygiene, gas, electrical, lift and pressure systems, and CDM. Experience of leading teams through change. We're looking for someone genuine, honest and credible who communicates well, builds relationships and can challenge constructively when things need to change. You'll need to be comfortable working with long-serving teams, balancing a supportive approach with accountability, and bringing different groups of people together around consistent standards and priorities. Benefits Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave - 37 bookable days, plus bank holidays Flexible working arrangements. Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme. Pool vehicle available for use if preferred. 55p per mile mileage allowance for travel between campuses in your own vehicle. Employee wellbeing initiatives. To apply Yolk Recruitment is managing this appointment exclusively on behalf of Coleg y Cymoedd. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the criteria of the role. For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday, 8 November 2026 Interview Date: Friday, 20 November 2026 Coleg y Cymoedd is proud to be part of the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If you have a disability and meet all the essential criteria in the person specification, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Please notify Hannah at Yolk Recruitment if this applies to you. We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments if needed.
21/10/2026
Full time
Yolk Recruitment is partnering exclusively with Coleg y Cymoedd to recruit a Head of Estates, a key leadership appointment with the opportunity to influence how one of South Wales' largest further education estates is managed and developed. Coleg y Cymoedd is looking for an experienced estates professional who can combine strong operational knowledge with the ability to think longer term. The College wants to move further away from a historically reactive approach to maintenance, developing more structured planned preventative maintenance, stronger asset management and better use of estates data. Operating across Nantgarw, Ystrad Mynach, Llwynypia and Aberdare, you'll be working with a varied estate, from the modern Aberdare campus, opened following a £28m investment, through to larger and more established sites requiring ongoing maintenance and investment. The opportunity Initially, the position will have a relatively even balance between operational and strategic responsibilities. As the estates function develops, the intention is for the role to become increasingly strategic. You'll have the opportunity to: Develop and embed a more structured Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) approach across the estate. Improve the College's use of Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems and the quality of its asset information. Develop longer-term estate and asset management planning. Lead estates activity across a complex multi-site environment. Drive greater consistency in standards and ways of working across the four campuses. Manage estates budgets, contractors and suppliers. Contribute to procurement and investment decisions. Oversee and support capital projects and future estates investment. Work collaboratively across the College to ensure the estate continues to support staff, learners and the wider organisation. There is also a significant people element to the role. The estates function has evolved through previous college mergers, creating different practices and established ways of working across campuses. The successful person will need to bring people with them rather than simply impose change. Who are we looking for? Experienced estates and facilities professionals who have operated across a large, complex or multi-site property portfolio. Degree-level qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline such as estates and facilities management, building services, surveying, or construction. Recognised professional qualification in facilities or estates management (e.g. IWFM Level 5 or above, RICS, BIFM, CIBSE, MCIOB). IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum; NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent. Demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and monitoring planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance programmes across multiple buildings. Experience of using CAFM systems and improving estates data. Experience of budget management. Track record of contractor and supplier management. Proven experience of managing statutory compliance, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella/ water hygiene, gas, electrical, lift and pressure systems, and CDM. Experience of leading teams through change. We're looking for someone genuine, honest and credible who communicates well, builds relationships and can challenge constructively when things need to change. You'll need to be comfortable working with long-serving teams, balancing a supportive approach with accountability, and bringing different groups of people together around consistent standards and priorities. Benefits Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave - 37 bookable days, plus bank holidays Flexible working arrangements. Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme. Pool vehicle available for use if preferred. 55p per mile mileage allowance for travel between campuses in your own vehicle. Employee wellbeing initiatives. To apply Yolk Recruitment is managing this appointment exclusively on behalf of Coleg y Cymoedd. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the criteria of the role. For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday, 8 November 2026 Interview Date: Friday, 20 November 2026 Coleg y Cymoedd is proud to be part of the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If you have a disability and meet all the essential criteria in the person specification, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Please notify Hannah at Yolk Recruitment if this applies to you. We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments if needed.
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.
20/10/2026
Full time
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.
