Construction Jobs

TSL operate under numerous forms of construction contract ranging from traditional and D&B JCT and ICHEM contracts through to fully open book NEC forms. The choice of Contract will depend upon the nature of the project and the relationship that exists with that client. Our projects stem from us tendering competitively and a large proportion of repeat business. We are non-confrontational in our approach up and down the supply chain. As a member of the commercial team you must consistently place an emphasis on protecting the interests of the business contractually and financially. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate must be able to commercially lead and manage projects ranging from £10m to £60m in value. The role: * Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation * Cost control * Writing reports * Preparing and submitting final accounts * Making valuations * Arranging payments to suppliers and contractors * Providing advice and forecasts about costs * Supervising staff * Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client * Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work * Performing risk and value management and cost control * Advising on procurement strategy * Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks * Preparing and analysing costings for tenders * Allocating work to subcontractors * Providing advice on contractual claims * Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports * Valuing completed work and arranging payments * Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use * Understanding the implications of health and safety regulationsRequirements: * Have a degree in Quantity Surveying * Have experience managing multiple projects * Experience of working on commercial projects of £10m and above * Be able to document and organise a complex stream of information quickly and efficiently * Have good understanding of construction methodologies * Have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills * Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel

TSL are actively recruiting for an ambitious, experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their busy commercial team based in Gerrards Cross. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate must be able to commercially lead projects ranging from £10m to £60m in value. The role: * Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation * Cost control * Writing reports * Preparing and submitting final accounts * Making valuations * Arranging payments to suppliers and contractors * Providing advice and forecasts about costs * Supervising staff * Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client * Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work * Performing risk and value management and cost control * Advising on procurement strategy * Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks * Preparing and analysing costings for tenders * Allocating work to subcontractors * Providing advice on contractual claims * Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports * Valuing completed work and arranging payments * Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use * Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations Requirements: * Have a degree in Quantity Surveying * Have experience managing multiple projects. * Experience of working on commercial projects of £10m and above * Excellent communication and negotiation skills * A good understanding of construction methodologies * Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel

The role of the Construction Engineer is to assist the Project/Construction Manager to ensure the project runs according to the programme. Working under the Project/Construction Manager, the Construction Engineer will assist in the management of subcontractors and the general daily activities on site. The Construction Engineer is responsible for maintaining Health & Safety records properly, to ensure a safe working environment for employees. The role also includes communicating with other parties involved in the project; overseeing the execution of project tasks, as well as direct construction and construction staff and assisting in the general running of site; deliveries, plans, costs, quality. Assist in the following tasks: * Liaising with Project/Construction Manager and reporting progress * Supervising of contracted staff * Continuous liaison with subcontractors * Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety * Checking and preparing site reports * Maintaining quality control procedures * Site inductions Responsibilities: * Applies all HSE requirements in the execution of tasks * Applies all company procedures, practices and standards * Assists Project/Construction Manager with all administrative tasks * Control changes and report deviations to project team * Carries out routine site inspections * Make work improvement recommendations * Execute project close out activities and report lessons learned Skills and Experience Required: * Time Management * Construction Management Qualification Preferable * Knowledge of legal and safety standards * Excellent communication skills * Experience of working on a construction side * Effective time management and logical decision-making ability * Capacity to work effectively in pressure filled environments * Strong focus on quality * Attention to detail * CSCS Preferable * SMSTS / SSSTS Preferable * First Aid Preferable

Reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, time management, contract administration and safety management, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance meets quality standards. You will be required to lead and conceptualise the construction project, and will be responsible for its smooth organisation, implementation and completion, to the satisfaction of the client. Main Duties and Responsibilities; * Charting out the project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants. * Bringing about optimum utilisation of resources including labour, materials and equipment, while ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms. * Implementation of various operations through proper coordination. * Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants. * Oversee the construction project from start to finish. * Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed. * Develop your team and the objectives/goals and assign individual responsibilities. * Project accounting functions including managing the budget, whilst minimising exposure and risk in the project. * Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule. * Devise the project programme and make revisions as and when the need arises. * Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project. * Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the client, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and labourers. * Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams (AED log, weekly status reports) * Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards. * Periodic inspection of construction sites. * Ensure project documents are complete. * Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. * Serve as a key link with the clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team before passing onto client. * Design and procurement management Skills and Experience Required: * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction * Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction projects * Thorough knowledge of legal and safety standards * Excellent communication skills * Ability to plan and organise a team * Effective time management and logical decision-making ability * Capacity to work effectively in pressure filled environments * Strong focus on quality * CSCS * SMSTS / SSSTS * First Aid