Joshua Robert Recruitment

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Joshua Robert Recruitment Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
26/08/2026
Seasonal
Job Role - Multi Trades Location - Cheltenham Hourly Rates - £25.00 per hour Job Type - Temporary on going ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Our client is a well-established social housing provider committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes across its housing stock. As part of their ongoing investment in property standards, they're looking to appoint an experienced Multi-Skilled Voids Operative to join their in-house maintenance team, focusing on the turnaround of empty properties to a lettable standard. This is a great opportunity for a tradesperson with strong all-round ability, but particularly strong carpentry and plumbing skills, to join a supportive team environment with consistent, varied work and genuine job security. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING As a Voids Operative, you'll be responsible for carrying out a range of repair and refurbishment works to empty properties, ensuring they're brought up to a safe, lettable standard within agreed timescales. Carry out first and second fix carpentry, including doors, skirting, kitchen units, flooring and general joinery repairs. Complete plumbing works including tap and toilet replacements, basic pipework repairs, and general bathroom/kitchen fittings. Undertake general void property repairs and refurbishment works to a high standard, working to void turnaround targets. Carry out minor multi-trade tasks as required, including basic plastering, tiling, and decorating. Complete accurate job records, timesheets and reports using a mobile device/handheld system. Identify additional repair works required and report these through the correct channels. Work safely and in compliance with health and safety regulations and safe working practices at all times. Liaise professionally with colleagues, supervisors and, where required, residents and other stakeholders. WHAT OUR CLIENT LOOKING FOR Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson within social housing, property maintenance, or void works. Strong, demonstrable experience in carpentry and plumbing specifically, alongside a good general all-round trade ability. A relevant trade qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, or a related discipline) is desirable, though strong practical experience will be considered. Full UK driving licence, essential for travel across the local patch. Ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and meet void turnaround targets. A flexible, can-do attitude and comfortable working across a variety of property types and job sizes. INDL
Joshua Robert Recruitment
26/08/2026
Full time
Site Manager Luxury Residential Cotswolds Gloucestershire £65,000 £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus Start: August 2026 The opportunity We're partnering with a luxury residential developer delivering some of the finest homes in the Cotswolds, a nine-home development with a combined GDV of £18m on completion. Their projects combine exceptional new-build properties with sensitive heritage and listed building renovations, creating homes that stand apart in both quality and character. They are looking to appoint a Site Manager to lead this prestigious scheme through to handover. The role This isn't a programme-chasing position. The end client will demand the highest standards, and the successful candidate will need to be equally comfortable with the commercial and programming side of the project as they are with the finishing detail. You'll take genuine ownership of the site from groundworks through to handover, driving quality at every stage. You'll be responsible for: Managing day-to-day site operations across the full build programme Driving quality standards across all trades and subcontractors Maintaining programme and managing commercials without compromising on finish Coordinating heritage, refurbishment and new-build elements across the scheme Creating a professional, well-presented site culture Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and presentation throughout What we're looking for Proven experience delivering high-end residential schemes Strong background in listed buildings, heritage renovations and luxury new-build Comfortable managing programme and commercials as well as on-site quality Meticulous attention to detail and consistently high finishing standards Excellent subcontractor management and communication skills Someone who takes genuine pride in the finished product This role will suit a Site Manager who is frustrated by volume housebuilding and wants to work on projects where craftsmanship, detail and quality genuinely matter. For more details please contact David on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Joshua Robert Recruitment Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
26/08/2026
Seasonal
Roofer Social Housing Maintenance Location: Cheltenham Rate: £25.00 per hour (CIS payments available) Contract: 6 weeks, potentially longer We're recruiting an experienced Roofer to join a busy team delivering repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in Cheltenham. This is a great opportunity for a tradesperson looking for steady, well-paid work on an established contract, with strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6 weeks. The Role You'll carry out roofing repairs and maintenance on occupied residential properties as part of a planned and reactive maintenance programme, working efficiently and to a high standard while meeting deadlines, liaising professionally with tenants, and following health & safety regulations at all times. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Roofer, ideally within social housing or occupied residential maintenance Own tools and PPE Comfortable working independently or as part of a team Full UK driving licence preferred What's On Offer £25.00 per hour, paid via CIS Immediate start (13 April 2026) Initial 6-week contract with strong potential to extend The chance to work with a reputable organisation on an established social housing programme For more details, contact David on (phone number removed).
Joshua Robert Recruitment Desborough, Northamptonshire
25/08/2026
Full time
About the Company Berrys is a people-focused property business, built on trusted relationships and a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients. Property is what we do, but our clients and our team are at the heart of everything we achieve. Acting as a trusted advisor, we are ready to support at any stage, bringing together expertise and insight to help navigate challenges and unlock opportunities. Working across four offices in the Midlands, we offer a wide range of services including planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy, helping our clients make the very most of their land and property assets. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. We're large enough to offer a diverse range of projects and career opportunities, yet small enough to give you real autonomy. We offer the chance to build meaningful relationships and the space to grow your skills. This is a leadership position. The incoming Planning and Development Lead will take ownership of building and scaling a full-service development offering at Berrys, using the firm's established client base, regional reputation and multi-disciplinary platform as a springboard for growth. The role sits at the partner level and will be treated as such. Berrys is looking for a leader, not just a deliverer, and expects the right person to shape planning and development in Kettering for years to come. Key Responsibilities Take autonomous ownership of the planning and development service line in Kettering, setting its direction and driving its growth Build and manage a strong pipeline of instructions from landowners, developers, promoters and investors across Northamptonshire Deliver technical planning consultancy across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land Provide strategic planning advice and lead on pre-application engagement, planning applications, appeals and post-planning work Draw on and coordinate the wider Berrys team across architecture, building surveying, valuation and land promotion to deliver a joined-up, full-service offering Identify and convert new business opportunities, including cross-referrals from existing Berrys clients across the practice Build a strong personal presence and profile for Berrys in the Northamptonshire market through networking and business development activity Grow the team over time, with the ability to recruit and develop people around you as the offering scales Contribute to the commercial direction and strategic planning of the wider business alongside the Berrys leadership team Candidate Profile An experienced and commercially driven planning professional, ready to operate at a senior or partner level: MRTPI / MRICS qualified, with significant post-qualification experience in a planning or development consultancy environment Broad planning knowledge across multiple sectors, with an understanding of the wider development process Strong commercial judgement and an ability to identify and convert business opportunities Confident and credible at a senior level, comfortable engaging with clients, agents, local authorities and wider stakeholders An appetite for business development that goes beyond duty someone who finds it genuinely energising Experience of, or an appetite to embrace, a multi-disciplinary practice environment and the opportunities it creates for clients Motivated by long-term ownership and progression, including a genuine interest in partnership A full, clean UK driving licence Why Berrys? Real autonomy to lead and build a full-service development offering from a position of strength Immediate access to an established client base and a strong regional reputation The Berrys multi-disciplinary platform is a genuine competitive advantage for clients A collaborative, flat structure where senior people have genuine influence from day one A clear long-term pathway, with partnership a genuine possibility for the right individual 35 days holiday, private healthcare, enhanced pension, agile working, and a comprehensive benefits package This position is being managed exclusively by Joshua Robert Recruitment on behalf of Berrys. All applications and enquiries will be directed to Joshua Robert Recruitment. By applying for this role, you consent to Joshua Robert Recruitment holding and processing your personal data in accordance with their privacy policy. Your details will not be passed to any third party without your prior consent. INDS
Joshua Robert Recruitment Lincoln, Lincolnshire
20/08/2026
Seasonal
CSCS Labourer - Commercial Fit-Out Lincoln City Centre Contract Competitive Day Rate (CIS or Ltd) Joshua Robert are recruiting on behalf of a major commercial fit-out contractor for a CSCS Labourer to support an active city centre project in Lincoln, starting early July. The project is an 8-week office fit-out within a university setting straightforward work with the potential for further opportunities on completion. What the role involves: General labouring duties across site Material distribution and waste removal Canteen clean-down and general housekeeping Supporting the site management team as required Keeping the site clean, tidy, and safe at all times What we're looking for: Previous experience labouring on commercial fit-out or construction sites Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Happy to turn your hand to whatever's needed on site Valid CSCS card essential Pay: Competitive day rate CIS or Ltd company basis Interested? Contact David Lane at Joshua Robert on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Joshua Robert Recruitment Coventry, Warwickshire
17/08/2026
Contract
Site Manager Commercial Office Fit Out (Holiday Cover) Coventry £250 £275 per day Thursday 20th August Tuesday 1st September (inclusive) The Role We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to provide holiday cover on a commercial office fit out project in Coventry. This is a short-term freelance/contract position running from Thursday 20th August through to Tuesday 1st September inclusive, covering the permanent site manager while they are on leave. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the fit out programme continues to progress safely, on time, and to the required quality standard during the cover period. Key Responsibilities Overseeing daily site operations on a live commercial office fit out Managing subcontractors and trades on site, maintaining programme Ensuring all works are carried out safely and in line with site rules and RAMS Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings Monitoring quality of works and liaising with the client/design team as required Maintaining site records, diaries and reporting progress to the wider project team Acting as first point of contact for any site issues during the cover period Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial fit out projects Valid SMSTS certificate Valid First Aid at Work certificate Valid CSCS card (Black/Gold Manager card preferred) Strong communication and organisational skills Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover Details Location: Coventry Sector: Commercial office fit out Start date: Thursday 20th August End date: Tuesday 1st September (inclusive) Rate: £250 £275 per day (dependent on experience) Type: Holiday cover / short-term booking CIS payments available How to Apply Contact David on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for more information. Please have copies of your SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS certificates ready, and confirm your availability for the full cover period.
Joshua Robert Recruitment Towcester, Northamptonshire
17/08/2026
Full time
About the Company Berrys is a people-focused property business, built on trusted relationships and a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients. Property is what we do, but our clients and our team are at the heart of everything we achieve. Acting as a trusted advisor, we are ready to support at any stage, bringing together expertise and insight to help navigate challenges and create opportunities. As a trusted adviser, Berrys works with clients across the whole lifecycle of land and property ownership, bringing together insight, technical expertise and sound commercial judgement to help them navigate challenges and make the most of opportunities. Working across four offices in the Midlands, we offer a wide range of services including rural surveying, valuation, planning, development consultancy, property agency, building surveying and business consultancy, helping our clients make the very most of their land and property assets. This is a senior opportunity for someone who wants to build Berrys' strategic land presence in Towcester, using the firm's established client base, regional reputation and multi-disciplinary platform as a springboard for growth. The Role Berrys is looking for a commercially minded strategic land professional to lead and grow its strategic land and development consultancy presence from the Towcester office. This is a senior, fee-generating role with a clear commercial mandate from day one. The successful candidate will be expected to create the opportunity. Towcester offers a highly relevant geography for strategic land, with access to landowners, developers, promoters, and professional networks across Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Berrys provides the brand, established client relationships and multi-disciplinary platform to build from; the right person will read the market, build the right relationships and turn them into instructions. For the right individual, this role also offers a longer-term opportunity to become an important part of the Towcester office's future leadership. Berrys is planning for continued growth and succession, creating scope for the successful candidate to take on wider influence as the role develops. Key Responsibilities Lead Berrys' strategic land and development consultancy presence from the Towcester office, setting its direction and driving its growth Build a pipeline of strategic land instructions, development agency opportunities and related consultancy work Identify, create and convert new business opportunities with landowners, developers, promoters, agents and professional contacts Build and maintain external client relationships alongside Berrys' internal referral network Provide strategic advice to landowners on land promotion, development potential, disposal strategy, planning risk and value creation Work collaboratively with colleagues across rural surveying, valuation, planning, property agency and wider consultancy disciplines Act as the senior figurehead for strategic land within the Towcester office and the wider market Set a clear business plan for growth and shape the long-term development of the strategic land function Candidate Profile An experienced and commercially driven strategic land professional, ready to operate at a senior level: Strong experience in strategic land, development agency, land promotion, rural property consultancy or a closely related field A demonstrable track record of winning work, generating fees and developing client relationships in a consultancy environment A strong understanding of the strategic land process, including promotion strategy, planning risk, valuation drivers and disposal routes Commercially minded, entrepreneurial and comfortable operating with autonomy Confident and credible with landowners, developers, promoters, agents, planners and wider professional stakeholders Able to create and deliver a business plan and be motivated to build and take ownership of it A genuine interest in broader leadership or partnership within a multi-disciplinary practice over time Likely operating at Associate Director, Director, Partner or equivalent level, or ready to make that step; professionally qualified or strongly experienced, with MRICS or equivalent preferred Why Berrys? Real autonomy to lead and build a strategic land presence from a position of strength Immediate access to an established client base and a strong regional reputation A valuable regional geography from a land and development perspective The Berrys multi-disciplinary platform is a genuine competitive advantage for clients A collaborative, flat structure where senior people have genuine influence from day one Long-term progression and leadership potential within the Towcester office Flexible seniority, with broader leadership and partner-level conversations possible for the right individual 35 days holiday, private healthcare, enhanced pension, agile working, professional fees, CPD support and a comprehensive benefits package This vacancy is exclusively managed by Joshua Robert Recruitment. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Joshua Robert for consideration. INDS
Joshua Robert Recruitment
17/08/2026
Full time
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Landlord & Tenant specialist to join the national Lease Advisory team of a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy, at a pivotal moment in the team's growth. Our client has built a formidable reputation for delivering expert lease advisory services to a prestigious client base spanning institutions, developers, retailers and the public sector. With a strong network of hub offices across the UK and a growing national Lease Advisory offering, this is a rare chance to join a close-knit, high-performing team and help shape its future direction. This is a career-defining role offering genuine influence, high-profile instructions, and a clear path to further seniority within a business investing heavily in this area for the long term. The Role As Associate Director within the Lease Advisory team, you will play a central role in delivering landlord & tenant advice across a national portfolio, while helping to drive the team's growth and reputation. Key responsibilities include: Leading on rent review and lease renewal instructions across a national client base Supporting wider lease and asset management opportunities Inspecting and measuring assets, and gathering robust comparable evidence Preparing client schedules, lease event reports and client-facing advice Acting as a key point of contact for clients, opposing advisors and colleagues Playing an active part in the growth and strategic direction of the Lease Advisory team Identifying and securing new instructions from existing and new clients Supporting senior Partners on larger instructions, key client relationships and business generation Collaborating with wider commercial teams to develop new fee opportunities and maintain a joined-up client offering Championing the Lease Advisory team's profile both internally and in the wider market About You We're looking for a technically strong, commercially minded Landlord & Tenant professional who is ready to take on real ownership and help build something. You will ideally have: Chartered MRICS status Extensive post-qualification experience in Landlord & Tenant work A recognised specialism in landlord & tenant matters Strong business development skills and existing industry contacts A proven track record of managing and growing client relationships Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills A proactive, self-driven approach to identifying new opportunities Why Join? This is far more than a lease advisory role it's the chance to help build and shape a growing national team from a position of real influence. You'll benefit from: A high-profile role with genuine autonomy and a seat at the table in shaping team strategy Exposure to an impressive and varied national client base and high-value instructions Direct access to senior stakeholders, key clients and decision-makers A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture within an established and supportive team Strong flexibility on location, working across the firm's national hub office network Clear progression opportunities within a business actively investing in this team's expansion A competitive salary of £70,000 £80,000 , plus company car , and a comprehensive benefits package If you're looking for a role that combines national reach, high-profile client exposure and genuine influence over a growing team's direction, we'd love to hear from you. INDS
Joshua Robert Recruitment City, Birmingham
07/08/2026
Full time
Site Manager - Fit Out Birmingham £50,000 - £58,000 DOE Permanent An award-winning interior design and build consultancy, known for delivering standout hospitality, office, retail and heritage projects, is looking to strengthen its site team with an experienced Site Manager. This business has built a strong reputation across hospitality, office and retail sectors, delivering projects - including work on listed buildings and Michelin-guide dining spaces - through craftsmanship, precision and a genuinely collaborative way of working. This is a chance to take real ownership of sites, lead teams from the front, and play a key part in projects that consistently raise the bar. About You You're a hands-on leader with a strong fit-out background and the site management experience to match. You thrive under pressure, take pride in getting the details right, and know how to keep a site running safely, on programme and on budget - without losing sight of quality. 5+ years' experience in commercial fit-out 3+ years' experience as a Site Manager, managing multiple trades and sub-contractors A track record in shopfitting, hospitality, leisure or QSR fit-out projects What the Role Involves Running the day-to-day on site, including managing sub-contractors and the programme Owning health & safety - inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS, weekly checks Driving quality and holding the finish to a high standard Building strong relationships with clients and sub-contractors alike Keeping projects aligned to design, spec and regulations Managing programme, cost and resource on site Solving problems as they come up - not waiting for someone else to You'll Need Trade background or construction-related qualification SMSTS First Aid (3-day) CSCS card Asbestos Awareness PASMA and Fire Marshall are a bonus but not essential. If you want to work for a business that backs quality workmanship and gives its site leaders real autonomy, this is worth a conversation. Contact David Lane at Joshua Robert Recruitment for a confidential chat. (url removed) (phone number removed)
Joshua Robert Recruitment
07/08/2026
Full time
Head of Project Delivery - Luxury Residential Cotswolds Gloucestershire / Cotswolds £85,000 Permanent The business We're working with a privately owned luxury residential developer headquartered in Bristol, with a clear and uncompromising focus: designing and delivering homes where people genuinely aspire to live. The business has built a strong reputation across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, delivering some of the most carefully crafted new-build and heritage residential schemes in the region. This is a business where quality is non-negotiable. Every home is built to a standard the team would be proud to live in themselves. The opportunity As the business continues to grow its pipeline of prestigious Cotswolds schemes, our client is looking to appoint a Head of Project Delivery to take strategic and operational ownership of construction across their portfolio. This is a senior hire for a developer that doesn't compromise on quality, working directly with the leadership team from their Bristol head office to ensure every home is delivered to the exceptional standard their customers demand. Having operated at Contracts Manager level myself, I know this type of role requires someone who is equally at home reviewing a programme and a cost plan as they are walking a site and challenging a subcontractor on their finish. This is exactly the level of ownership our client needs. What the role involves Full oversight of project delivery across a growing portfolio of luxury new-build and heritage residential schemes in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds Ownership of programme and commercials across multiple concurrent sites Appointing, managing and holding to account site management teams and subcontractors Working closely with the senior leadership team on project planning, cost control and programme Ensuring design intent and finish quality are maintained from groundworks through to handover Setting the standards of health, safety and site presentation expected of a premium developer Playing an active role in pre-construction, procurement and buildability reviews What we're looking for A proven track record delivering high-end residential schemes luxury new-build, heritage, listed buildings, or a combination Strong commercial awareness comfortable owning a programme and a budget at portfolio level Contracts Manager or senior Site Manager background with the ambition and credibility to step up The kind of eye for detail and finishing standard that a discerning end customer will demand Experience managing site managers and subcontractor supply chains across multiple projects Someone who takes personal pride in the product and holds others to the same standard Based within a commutable distance of Bristol, Gloucestershire or the Cotswolds This is a rare opportunity to join a founder-led luxury developer at a pivotal stage of growth, taking genuine ownership of how their homes are built and delivered. Our client is highly motivated to find the right person and will move quickly for a strong candidate. For more details please contact David on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Joshua Robert Recruitment
05/08/2026
Full time
Job Role - Director of Asset Management Salary - Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus Location - London, covering UK Job Type - Permanent, Hybrid FirstPort is the UK's leading residential property management business, managing thousands of developments across England, Scotland, and Wales. FirstPort serves close to a million residents and works with developers, freeholders, RMCs, and RTMs to deliver consistently excellent property management. The business is investing in the capability of its Asset Management function, strengthening governance, technical assurance and digital asset information as it takes on an increasingly complex portfolio, including critical infrastructure, heat networks and emerging building technologies. The Role Reporting into the COO, the Director of Asset Management will provide strategic leadership for FirstPort's Asset Management function, creating a connected, data-led operating model that protects and enhances clients' assets while supporting Regional Service Delivery. The successful candidate will lead and develop the Asset Management Leadership Team, own Critical Infrastructure & Energy as the function's top strategic priority, and build the long-term capability needed to manage increasingly complex residential assets. This is a senior role combining strategic direction with hands-on technical leadership. Success will be measured in the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy, development of the operating model, and improved asset information, governance and client confidence. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Asset Management Leadership Team, establishing governance, accountability and performance standards across the function Own FirstPort's strategic approach to Critical Infrastructure & Energy, including heat networks, utilities, smart building technologies and complex engineering assets Ensure the organisation is prepared for future legislation, regulation and technological change affecting residential energy and infrastructure Provide executive oversight of Asset Management Plans, lifecycle investment strategies and the Major Works governance framework Work collaboratively with Regional Operations and Service Charge Accounts to support reserve fund planning and long-term financial sustainability Provide strategic oversight of Asset Information & Intelligence, ensuring a trusted digital asset register and asset hierarchy Sponsor the development of digital asset capabilities, including QR asset identification and future technology adoption Provide executive oversight of planned statutory programmes and asset assurance activities, ensuring appropriate governance and contractor performance arrangements Support the Growth function in positioning FirstPort as the UK's leading residential Asset Management provider, including strategic bids and client presentations Represent FirstPort with regulators, developers, clients and strategic partners on technical and energy matters Champion the development of a connected, data-led Asset Management capability, driving innovation in digital inspections and supplier integration Act as executive sponsor for Asset Management across the business, building trusted relationships with clients, developers and strategic partners Person Specification Essential Executive leadership experience within Asset Management, Engineering, Infrastructure or Property Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams, with a clear understanding of how complex residential or infrastructure assets are managed Track record in capital investment, lifecycle planning and Major Works governance Knowledge of building safety, technical compliance and digital asset management Strong commercial acumen and senior stakeholder management, able to represent the business with regulators, developers and clients Desirable: Heat Networks and energy infrastructure experience, ISO 55001 awareness, and Chartered professional status Based within, or willing to work extensively across, the UK, with regular travel expected Person Specification Desirable Background in social housing, given the breadth of technical and operational challenges that sector provides FirstPort is specifically open to candidates from this background A generalist, adaptable profile spanning residential property, FM, infrastructure or utilities, rather than deep specialism in a single sector Experience integrating asset management into a broader operational strategy, with a focus on proactive and preventive maintenance Familiarity with digital asset management systems, structured reporting and portfolio intelligence tools What can FirstPort Offer Competitive salary Private medical insurance and life assurance Pension with matched employer contributions Accredited CPD and professional development support Employee well-being and discount programme Executive-level visibility and genuine career development prospects Recruitment Disclaimer This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Dan Rodgers at Joshua Robert as part of a retained search assignment. All applications and expressions of interest submitted in response to this advert will be forwarded directly to Dan Rodgers for review and management as part of the recruitment process. Direct approaches or applications to the client organisation may be redirected to Joshua Robert. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your details may be shared with Dan Rodgers and the Joshua Robert Recruitment Team for the purposes of this recruitment process and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. INDS
Joshua Robert Recruitment
04/08/2026
Full time
Site Manager / Assistant Construction Manager Major Infrastructure-Led Residential Development Bedfordshire Up to £65,000 + Benefits About the Role Joshua Robert are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading residential Master Developer to recruit a Site Manager / Assistant Construction Manager for a landmark new settlement across Bedfordshire. This is a rare opportunity to join a business delivering a major infrastructure programme. Roads, drainage, utilities, heavy earthworks and landscaping, from design through to local authority adoption, before serviced parcels are handed over to housebuilders. You'll be working client-side, at the heart of a scheme that will shape a new community for the next generation, with genuine influence over how it's delivered. What You'll Be Doing Reviewing and buildability-checking infrastructure designs at pre-tender and pre-construction stage Supporting the site-wide utility strategy and construction access/haul road planning Monitoring contractors on-site for quality, programme and compliance with approved standards Reviewing H&S files and as-built records to Principal Designer standard Agreeing completion certificates with the NEC Supervisor and Project Manager Coordinating with the local authority highways engineer to bring infrastructure to adoption Managing housebuilder permits, inspections and handover of completed parcels Overseeing site security and estate management for areas outside the live construction programme What We're Looking For 10+ years' experience in civils/infrastructure delivery groundworks, highways, drainage and utilities (this is NOT a vertical/house-building background) Proven experience managing contractors on live infrastructure schemes Confident reading and interpreting design plans, RAMS, quality plans and ITPs SMSTS or SSSTS (essential) CSCS Managers Black Card or Supervisors Gold Card (essential) NRSWA qualification (desirable) First Aid at Work and Temporary Works qualifications (desirable) Full UK driving licence Experience with S278/S38/S104 highway and sewer adoption processes would be a strong advantage Strong communicator, comfortable proposing solutions and working both independently and as part of a wider team What's On Offer Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience with the top end reserved for candidates with additional skills such as AutoCAD proficiency or contract administration experience Non-contributory pension scheme Dental insurance and family private medical insurance as core benefits Genuine opportunity to shape a flagship development from the ground up Interested? For a confidential conversation about this role, contact David Lane at Joshua Robert Recruitment: (url removed) (phone number removed)
Joshua Robert Recruitment
04/08/2026
Full time
Site Manager / Assistant Construction Manager Major Infrastructure-Led Residential Development Essex Up to £65,000 + Benefits About the Role Joshua Robert are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading residential Master Developer to recruit a Site Manager / Assistant Construction Manager for a landmark new settlement across Essex. This is a rare opportunity to join a business delivering a major infrastructure programme. Roads, drainage, utilities, heavy earthworks and landscaping, from design through to local authority adoption, before serviced parcels are handed over to housebuilders. You'll be working client-side, at the heart of a scheme that will shape a new community for the next generation, with genuine influence over how it's delivered. What You'll Be Doing Reviewing and buildability-checking infrastructure designs at pre-tender and pre-construction stage Supporting the site-wide utility strategy and construction access/haul road planning Monitoring contractors on-site for quality, programme and compliance with approved standards Reviewing H&S files and as-built records to Principal Designer standard Agreeing completion certificates with the NEC Supervisor and Project Manager Coordinating with the local authority highways engineer to bring infrastructure to adoption Managing housebuilder permits, inspections and handover of completed parcels Overseeing site security and estate management for areas outside the live construction programme What We're Looking For 10+ years' experience in civils/infrastructure delivery groundworks, highways, drainage and utilities (this is NOT a vertical/house-building background) Proven experience managing contractors on live infrastructure schemes Confident reading and interpreting design plans, RAMS, quality plans and ITPs SMSTS or SSSTS (essential) CSCS Managers Black Card or Supervisors Gold Card (essential) NRSWA qualification (desirable) First Aid at Work and Temporary Works qualifications (desirable) Full UK driving licence Experience with S278/S38/S104 highway and sewer adoption processes would be a strong advantage Strong communicator, comfortable proposing solutions and working both independently and as part of a wider team What's On Offer Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience with the top end reserved for candidates with additional skills such as AutoCAD proficiency or contract administration experience Non-contributory pension scheme Dental insurance and family private medical insurance as core benefits Genuine opportunity to shape a flagship development from the ground up Interested? For a confidential conversation about this role, contact David Lane at Joshua Robert Recruitment: (url removed) (phone number removed)
Joshua Robert Recruitment
03/08/2026
Seasonal
Multi-Trade Operative (Carpentry or Plumbing) - Social Housing Reactive Maintenance Gloucestershire 37.5 hours per week We're recruiting an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a social housing reactive maintenance contract across Gloucestershire. This is a great opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with a carpentry or plumbing bias who's comfortable handling a variety of day-to-day repairs across the housing stock. The Role Carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance across social housing properties Core trade skills in either carpentry or plumbing, with the flexibility to turn your hand to general multi-trade tasks Working to a daily job schedule, managing your own workload efficiently 37.5 hours per week, paid What You'll Need Proven experience in carpentry or plumbing within a maintenance/repairs environment Own van and tools essential Full UK driving licence Comfortable working independently and managing your own diary What's On Offer 37.5 hours per week, paid 45p per mile paid for mileage between sites Steady, ongoing work on a social housing contract Van and tool allowance considered for the right candidate Interested? Get in touch with Dave Lane at Joshua Robert Recruitment (url removed) / (phone number removed).