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This traditional main contractor is looking for a Contracts Manager to work on a number of forthcoming contracts. As a well established business, they consistently aim to be leaders in building relationships with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers alike. They need to attract a Contracts Manager for their projects in London. The appointed candidate will play a major role in managing key construction contracts. A stable track record and relevant new build / complicated refurb / conversion construction experience combined with the ability to commence and complete contracts in a profitable and timely manner is required. They are looking for a Contracts Manager to run a £3m and £6m high end new build residential schemes in Hampstead and Chelsea. You will be required to regularly visit all sites within your control; checking on programme and progress, the standard and quality of work, the management of safety, the adequacy and accuracy of records, efficiency, security, use of plant and materials, the correct use of sub-contractors and labour and the company’s image. Please feel free to call Robert Ferrari for a preliminary confidential discussion or email your CV in strict confidence

Company Overview Privately owned contractor. Project construction values generally range from £500k to £6m. Role Overview Working alongside the Directors to commercially manage the projects assigned. Anticipated that the Senior QS would run a £6m new build high end residential project in Chelsea and a £3m high end residential new build in Highgate. Responsibilities * Maintain and build on relationships with current supply chain including project partners, design team members, sub-contractors and suppliers. * Control of day-to-day commercial and contractual activities * Price any variations. * Liaise with design team to obtain information required for tender packages. * Procure sub-contractor / supplier packages in accordance with the Procurement Schedule ensuring maximum value is achieved. * Undertake comparisons of tender returns and provide proposal review / approval. * Prepare sub-contractor / supplier orders. * Undertake main and trade contract valuations. * Establish and set up commercial report for scheme and update monthly. * Attend project meetings, provide commercial and cost advice * Work closely with the management to ensure the project objectives are met. * Procurement of sub-contractors in accordance with schedule / within programme / budget. * Establishing scopes of work. * Prepare trade contract documents for approval. * Undertake Valuations of sub-contractor accounts and variations. * Payments and notifications - monthly / fortnightly as required. Requirements * Commercially astute. * Good construction knowledge / experience * Works well within a team or individually. * Good IT skills (MS Office) * Good measurement skills Personal Traits * Punctual * Efficient and organised * Good sense of humour * Robust / strong character * Detail orientated * Focused * Flexible * Can do attitude Remuneration * Salary upto £95,000 + Benefits Please feel free to call Robert Ferrari for a preliminary confidential discussion or email your CV in strict confidence

This traditional main contractor is looking for a Contracts Manager to work on a number of forthcoming contracts. As a well established business, they consistently aim to be leaders in building relationships with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers alike. They need to attract a Contracts Manager for their projects in London. The appointed candidate will play a major role in managing key construction contracts. A stable track record and relevant new build / complicated refurb / conversion construction experience combined with the ability to commence and complete contracts in a profitable and timely manner is required. They are looking for a Contracts Manager to run a £3m and £6m high end new build residential schemes in Hampstead and Chelsea. You will be required to regularly visit all sites within your control; checking on programme and progress, the standard and quality of work, the management of safety, the adequacy and accuracy of records, efficiency, security, use of plant and materials, the correct use of sub-contractors and labour and the company’s image. Please feel free to call Robert Ferrari for a preliminary confidential discussion or email your CV in strict confidence

Company Overview Privately owned contractor. Project construction values generally range from £500k to £6m. Role Overview Working alongside the Directors to commercially manage the projects assigned. Anticipated that the Senior QS would run a £6m new build high end residential project in Chelsea and a £3m high end residential new build in Highgate. Responsibilities * Maintain and build on relationships with current supply chain including project partners, design team members, sub-contractors and suppliers. * Control of day-to-day commercial and contractual activities * Price any variations. * Liaise with design team to obtain information required for tender packages. * Procure sub-contractor / supplier packages in accordance with the Procurement Schedule ensuring maximum value is achieved. * Undertake comparisons of tender returns and provide proposal review / approval. * Prepare sub-contractor / supplier orders. * Undertake main and trade contract valuations. * Establish and set up commercial report for scheme and update monthly. * Attend project meetings, provide commercial and cost advice * Work closely with the management to ensure the project objectives are met. * Procurement of sub-contractors in accordance with schedule / within programme / budget. * Establishing scopes of work. * Prepare trade contract documents for approval. * Undertake Valuations of sub-contractor accounts and variations. * Payments and notifications - monthly / fortnightly as required. Requirements * Commercially astute. * Good construction knowledge / experience * Works well within a team or individually. * Good IT skills (MS Office) * Good measurement skills Personal Traits * Punctual * Efficient and organised * Good sense of humour * Robust / strong character * Detail orientated * Focused * Flexible * Can do attitude Remuneration * Salary upto £95,000 + Benefits Please feel free to call Robert Ferrari for a preliminary confidential discussion or email your CV in strict confidence

As a Senior / Quantity Surveyor you will be part of the UK's leading joinery company. In the fast track industry of fit-out, they pride themselves in offering a quality service. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the successful Quantity Surveyor will have responsibility for all commercial aspects on a number of projects particularly income and expenditure to maximise profit margins and monitor budgets. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Preparation of project budgets, checking projects contracts, administering projects Contracts. 2. Measurement of project to check quantities against tender allowances. 3. Preparation of tender documents for any sub contract works and specialist suppliers. 4. Ensure an awareness of key responsibilities under the contract; ensure regular agreement of site instructions with the client. Ensure payments are received on time in accordance with the contractual payment terms; ensure retention monies are released when due. 5. Prepare and discuss the final account for projects. Negotiate and agree final accounts. 6. Prepare monthly Cost Value Reports. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: 1. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor at intermediate or Senior level. 2. Able to deal well with people at all levels including clients as well as suppliers. 3. Knowledge or experience of Fit-outs, refurbishments and have dealt with joinery 4. Experience working within the Fast Track Fit Out Industry Benefits: Holiday allowance 25 working days (plus Bank Holidays) Health Scheme, Car Allowance, company mobile phone, etc. Please telephone Robert Ferrari on (phone number removed) for an initial discussion, or e-mail a full CV in strictest confidence

A highly successful developer and contractor with ambitious growth plans for the future. They invest in, develop, construct and refurbish affordable, quality homes and communities throughout London and the Home Counties. Their breadth of experience across the development process enables us to offer an end-to-end service and deliver complex projects with skill and expertise, and underpinned by their commitment to put clients and residents at the heart of everything they do. The Role They are seeking a Bid Writer to join their Bid Team. Responsibilities will include: • Successfully responding to OJEU notices, invitations to tender and development bids through the production of high quality SQ’s, ITT submissions and bid documents that are tailored to suit the specific requirements of the enquiry from their clients. • Keeping updated of any market opportunities and strategies that need to be recognised and pursued by them as part of their bid and tender submission strategies. • Working as part of a structured team to initiate new strategies within their bid and tender submissions in response to the demands of the private and affordable housing markets. • Working independently and with senior managers to produce written content and support internal and external stakeholders in the development of their responses. • Arranging feedback meetings with clients and employer’s agents and disseminate information within the Bid Submission team. • Supporting the development of the technical bid library, case studies and CVs using InDesign The Person They are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ bid writing experience, specifically in the construction industry on both new build and social housing refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate must have worked for a contractor, though having some additional experience working for a developer would be an advantage. They will have a meticulous eye for detail along with a creative flair to tell a compelling bid (in both written and graphical formats) in order to place our client as the contractor of choice for their clients. Being a team player with the ability to communicate with other departments will be essential for this role. Please feel free to contact Robert Ferrari for a preliminary discussion

A well-known Home Counties based main contractor, who also deliver spec housing are currently looking to add a Technical Co-ordinator / Design Coordinator to the team. This company originally made its name within the industry for delivering social housing schemes, but in recent times have started producing housing for sale. You would be expected to hit the ground running and have previously worked for a similar main contractor or developer, with up to date knowledge on legislation. The ideal Technical Co-ordinator / Design Coordinator candidate MUST have; ·Experience working for a Main Contractor or Developer on large residential or social housing projects. ·The ability to work on your own initiative. It is desirable to have; ·Construction related further education. ·Ideally 5-10 years’ experience working on residential projects Please feel free to contact Robert Ferrari for a preliminary discussion

A long established contracting company are now looking to recruit a commercially astute and talented Managing Quantity Surveyor. This position demands a conscientious individual from a contracting background, who must demonstrate strong commercial skills and business acumen. The MQS will have: * Time served as MQS. * Proven commercial track record and experience of managing a team of surveyors in a main contracting environment. * Multi sector experience (ideally Housing, Education, Industrial, Health, – Private sector and Public sector) * Solid JCT suite of contracts experience. (experience of claims preparation an advantage) * Strong Cash management experience along with High level of knowledge of Construction act payment timetable / payment certs. * Ability to review in detail contracts, orders and payments in a timely manner. * Detailed D&B experience / High level of Design & Build exp inc 2 stage tenders. * Experience of detailed CVR reporting and taking an active and questioning role in project reviews * Ability to set tasks and ensure compliance within team * Ability to drive through Value Engineering to improve bottom line whilst adhering to Employers requirements. * Experience of pre-construction cost management and pricing. * Main Contractor Background -Stable work history with sustained periods at previous Employers * New Build / New build / refurb experience (Not Decent Homes, Kitchens / bathrooms, maintenance etc) * Technically knowledgeable on most general construction methods, including modern methods of construction, steel frame, concrete frame, timber frame etc. * Ability to report effectively Internally & Externally (knowledge of evision or similar an advantage) * High level of experience of managing timely procurement process on multiple projects simultaneously * Ability to galvanise and bring together teams whether commercial or operational and ensure the Team ethos is promoted at all times. * High level of ambition and drive yet fully grounded to carry out MQS role in detail to build and improve team and develop succession planning over a number of years. * Highly safety conscious to ensure safety is enshrined in all commercial processes. The role is to join a growing team, with good pipeline. Division will be £30 million turnover within a broader business. The package on offer comprises of a generous basic salary complemented by a car allowance. Please Robert Ferrari in confidence or e-mail your CV at you earliest convenience

This is an urgent requirement for a French Speaking Project Manager to become involved on a major Hydro Power construction project in Central Africa. Our Client is one of the largest International Contractors operating globally. They are responsible for delivering some of the most prestigious industrial, civil engineering and building projects in Africa and the Middle East over the last 50 years. Following the award of a major Hydro Power construction project in Burundi, Central Africa, the company are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to ensure successful delivery of the project. The duration of the project from conception to completion will be 42 months. Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for the performance of the project including management of contractual concerns, profit and loss, progress of work, quality and safety. You will need to assemble and supervise the project teams, direct preparation and update project budget. Experience & Qualifications Required: * Demonstrable experience in project management; * Hydropower project construction; * Tunnelling or micro tunnelling projects; * Fluent in French (speaking and writing); * Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. The company are considered excellent payers and a generous tax free salary along with comprehensive expat package is on offer, including camp accommodation, transportation, food, flight tickets and medical insurance. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply via the website or email your CV directly to Robert Ferrari quoting reference number: RF1145

Our Client is a highly successful International Construction Group who specialise in the delivery of prestigious hospital projects. To ensure timely delivery of several major hospital contracts in the Middle East are looking for an experienced BIM Manager to join their UK office. Purpose of BIM Manager Role: The role holder will oversee the Project Wide BIM delivery (across disciplines) and seek input from the BIM coordinators who look after BIM models of individual disciplines which involves working closely with external parties. The role holder will be responsible for the Architectural and Engineering models and ensuring that they are exchanged on a fortnightly basis for co-ordination with key stakeholders. The data/model exchange, clash detection and workflow processes are required to be recorded in an auditable manner and/or monitored for compliance against the BEP. To be successful in this role the role holder will need to ensure the maximum benefits of data exchange (e.g. early clash detection, up-to-date information flow etc). Specific Duties: Support the implementation of the Project BIM protocol. Liaise with and co-operate with Project Team Members in support of a collaborative working culture. Co-ordinate the whole design and modelling process by managing designers and lead with the clients engineer Manage three federated 3D models, one for each hospital; Structural, MEP and Architectural. Define and agree procedures for convening, chairing, attendance and responsibility for recording “information exchange process meetings”. Attend project and design team meetings as required.Co-ordinate and assess the 3D models for clashes by the design team and document effectively. Establish a Common Data Environment (BIM 360) including processes and procedures to enable reliable information exchange between Project Team Members, the Employer and other parties. Establish, agree and implement the information structure for the Information Model. Receive Information Model data from each BIM co-ordinator and validate compliance against BEP and advise on non-compliance. Agree and implement record keeping, archiving and audit trail for Information Model Carrying out Clash detection and Produce Clash reports. Report BIM Model progress to Client on a fortnightly basis. Manage weekly Clash Detection Reports Manage fortnightly BIM Model Progress Reports Initiate, agree and implement the Project Information Plan and Asset Information Plan Monitor day to day design aspects of the project/works section. Work closely with site team to ensure that models are current and correct for use on site. Uncompromising approach to ensure safety standards and targets are met and maintained. Promote a working environment that allows all team members to work to the best of their abilities. Utilise design resources effectively. Policies and Procedures Adhere to all company and departmental policy and procedure. Comply with statutory and company health and safety policies. Attend weekly/monthly departmental meetings as required. Ensure annual appraisals, job chats and job reviews are completed in line with company policy. Attend meetings and training as required. Ensure regular and appropriate communication with other departments to maintain a courteous and professional relationship. Attend work punctually. Maintain the highest standards of personal presentation and hygiene. Undertake any other reasonable tasks allocated by the Senior Management. Key Skills: Expert in Revit Design Management. Design Reporting and report writing. Managing healthcare design projects. Awareness/able to use P6 and Asta Power Projects. Awareness/able to use Aconex. Ability to deliver results on time, to a high quality and on budget. Able to quickly gain technical, behavioural and contextual elements of the project. Major construction health experience. Person Specification Proactive Collaborative approach to team working Personal drive for achievement Professional work ethic Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels. Resilient Effective time management Able to prioritise to meet deadlines Logical approach to problem solving Available to travel overseas as and when required This job description covers the main objectives, responsibilities and authorities of this position at present. Where necessary, changes may be made from time to time involving like or integrated work. If you’re a BIM Manager looking for an exciting opportunity please feel free to call Robert Ferrari or email an up to date CV