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Here at CCO we are looking to hire a Health and Safety Manager to join our client who specialise in the RC Frame industry. They currently turnover in Excess of £250m and are one of the most respected and well-known brand names in industry. Their projects are predominantly based in London with the very occasional projects in the home counties. The ideal candidate will have the following: * Must have a CSCS card – Category - Safety Manager * Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literate * Be pragmatic, energetic and assertive * Can manage their own time and work with minimum supervision * Preferably be CMIOSH or working towards it (GradIOSH) and have a demonstrable record of CPD/IPD * Minimum of a Construction NEBOSH Certificate * Minimum 5 years’ experience as a safety professional in the Construction Industry (ideally in civil engineering or RC Frames) * Full clean driving licence Beneficial: * Environmental qualification * Experience of carrying out quality/environmental audits

About the company: The Group we represent has been established for over 30 years now and have long been established as one of the leading specialist contractors in the UK in the Piling Industry. The company has formed very strong client relationships and direct negotiation of work results in a significant % of turnover. Its not just in turnover also that they excel. About the role: The key elements to this role is To Promote, Advise, Train, Consult on all aspects of Health and safety and environmental issues within a construction company environment. Main responsibilities are to advise management on the prevention of injury to personnel and damage to plant and equipment, improvement in existing working methods, Legal requirements affecting health, safety and welfare and the adequacy of facilities provided. Advise upon the production of written method statements and site safety rules and on the arrangements to bring these to the attention of the workforce (at specified projects). About the benefits: this is a role where you will be a major part of an already successful and thriving company that are at the top of their chosen field of expertise, reporting to the board of directors and safety Director, and monitoring anything between 5-10 Live sites at any one time, along with this you will be rewarded with a very good base salary as well as bonus and other perks

About the Company: Our client is a regional Civil Engineering and Specialist Groundworks and Frames contractor for the South East with turnover in the region of £20m. Contracts procured involve external works and general civil engineering to the commercial and residential sector, Oil & Gas. The company has had consistent growth for the past 15 (established in the 1980’s) years and is now recognised as a dominant player in the sector of industry that it operates. Its focus on retaining client relationships is central to growth with a significant amount of turnover generated through repeat business. About the role: You will be committed to improving the standard of health and safety in construction, be a team player, a good communicator, be proactive and hands on. You must have appropriate qualifications to undertake the role and have experience in construction, preferably Demolition and aspestos The role – visiting sites on a daily basis giving advice on best practice to site management on health, safety and environmental issues. You will be involved in the preparation and writing of method statements, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and site visit reports. You will also be required to deliver tool box talks and will be trained to deliver in-house training as required. You will join a team dealing with health and safety, training, environment and quality and will be expected to give feedback and contribute to improving performance. About the requirements: You must have at least a NEBOSH certificate and 5yrs industry related experience, ideally within Demolition or Civil Engineering. About the benefits: An excellent salary up to £45K + allowances will be provided

We looking for a setting out/site engineer for a project in Green Park. Project is 100 weeks+ Please see below general work elements to be undertaken: * Structural alteration & demolition including temporary works install, cutlines, new door openings and careful take down of listed items * General ground works including installation of new drainage, reduce level dig, underpinning ect * General concrete works including RC slabs, walls, columns ect * Formation of new cores (brick & concrete shafts) * Installation of new steelwork & metal decking See below engineering requirements: * Proactive competent engineer with experience in cut and carve projects * Fluent in English * Problem solving * Update/ complete documents such as QA’s, RFI’s, as builts ect * Good understanding of design & processes * Read and interpreting drawings such as rebar detailing & Temporary works * General site setting out and working with site manager/supervisor for lines, levels, drainage, kickers, toes ect. * Communication with site & design team

About the Client: Out client delivers an innovative array of piling techniques, offering expertise and experience reaching back over 30 years. The group is able to meet or exceed client requirements and expectations using their own fleet of modern piling rigs and associated plant across commercial, residential, leisure, rail, infrastructure and industrial sectors- delivering practical and efficient engineered solutions. Capabilities: * Pile and geotechnical design * CFA piling from 300mm to 1200mm * Rotary bored piling from 450mm to 2500mm * Mini piling including SFA, bored and driven piles * Embedded retaining walls contiguous, diaphragm, secant and kingpost solutions * Soil-nailing and ground anchors * Geothermal pile installation You will be looking after projects ranging from £50k to £2m in and around London and the South East. Responsible for the following attributes and specific tasks: Attributes - * Will be presentable * A good communicator and pleasant to interact with. * Be essentially pro active in nature rather than reactive and contribute to betterment and change for improvement. * Ideally a Civil / Structural Engineer with ground engineering experience from a design and build background who has held a similar position successfully for at least 3 years is required. A ground works / sub contracting background would be advantageous with strong Contracts Management experience. Training on products will be provided. * Demonstrate good people management skills, be well organised and conform with company processes / procedures. Must be a team player at all levels. * Be commercially aware and astute and have a strong desire to perform. You will have full P&L responsibility for the region. * Demonstrate a desire for quality. * Have a high regard for Health and Safety. Specific tasks ensuring that the performance of the regional office satisfies monthly objectives and forecasts agreed between the Regional Manager and the Board of Directors, which will generally include the following items * Managing, motivating and maintaining an operational team, with the assistance of the HR Manager on staff matters, appraisals etc. * For ensuring that the sales process is correctly followed, to generate profitable and successful work and that checking procedures are implemented to minimise error. * For ensuring that the pre-contract process including meetings and handovers from the sales department are correctly undertaken * For ensuring all sites are correctly established in accordance with H&S legislation with the guidance of the H&S Manager. * For ensuring that all site operatives are correctly trained in the use of equipment on particular sites with the guidance of the Training Manager. * For ensuring that contracts are administered correctly including file, set up, start up, external progress reports, valuations, guarantees and file completion. * For ensuring that contracts are supervised correctly by an appropriate number of site visits, and that adequate and accurate setting out is provided. * For ensuring that any customer complaints at either pre-contract, during contract and post contract are proactively dealt with. * For liaising with the Commercial Manager on matters of contract finance and for ensuring that contract cost controls are implemented weekly. * For resourcing contracts with adequately trained subcontractors or employees, sourcing and vetting new crews where necessary. * For ensuring that the regional office delivers profitability as defined in the annual budget (or as periodically amended), but without compromising our values of service, reliability, quality and health and safety. * For ensuring that open and effective channels of communication exist and are maintained within the regional office and between all other company departments. * Weekly / monthly reporting. * All Operational members of staff have a duty to take photographs and provide information to facilitate marketing in respect of case studies etc

CCO Group are recruiting for one of leading Demolition Sub Contractors in the UK. An Opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the contract on a permanent basis, managing schemes across London The ideal candidate will hold a CCDO Black Card and be highly experienced and respected within the Demolition Sector in on-site management roles. As a Project Manager, you will: * Oversee assigned projects, ensuring schedules are followed and dealing with health and safety procedures on site. * Liaise and maintain a good working relationship with Clients, Surveyors, other managers and attend site meetings. * Ensure all works are carried out under health and safety guidelines. * Ensure that the highest standard of work is produced by all employees and sub-contractors. * Assist other management in the overall planning and supervision of projects. As a Project Manager, you will be: * Experience in Demolition Management * CCDO Black Card Holder * Ideally have Temporary Works Qualifications, MIDE Membership * Flexible self-starter with ability to prioritise Displays strong leadership skills * Up to date on the relevant Health and Safety guidelines, including Construction * Design and Management regulations. * IT / PC literate

CCO Group are currently working on behalf of an established Groundworks and RC Frame contractor based in North West London with over 30 years’ experience in this sector. About the client: Our client work with many of the UK’s top Main Contractors and Developers with the majority of their work being in London, they provide a variety services where they have specialist expertise, including Reinforced Concrete, Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Highways, Drainage, Deep Excavation, Hard Landscaping and Earthworks. They are a very ambitious company that has grown each year and have a clear plan for what they want to achieve, they are a financially viable company that still live by their original family values. They have a requirement for a Project Manager to be based out of their Head Office in London overseeing Groundworks and RC Frame projects. The candidate should have experience of the following: * 5 years or more of Groundworks and RC Frame projects. * Setting Out / Engineering * Writing RAMS. * Relevant H&S Management Training * Planning, arranging & managing Labour, Plant and Material resource. * Implementing programme / productivity targets * Strong leadership qualities * Strong communication skills The salary is dependent on experience and will include a package

CCO is recruiting on behalf of a Sub Contractor with a turnover in excess of £150 million spread across various divisions in the business. Our client is currently looking to recruit Quantity Surveyors for their Piling Division for projects/ works. Reporting into a Senior and/or Managing QS, the work type will be Piling works in the residential industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate level QS that might be ready to jump into a Senior position within 1-2 years. Applicants for all positions must: * Have a proven track record * Must be full time and degree qualified and/or have the required experience. * Professional Qualifications and/or Institute Membership * Stable employment with the same company/group for three years or more * Permanent candidates not freelance * Good References Candidate must: * Reside within a reasonable travelling distance from the Office/Site - 1-1/2 hours travel * Clean Smart appearance * Long term team player The salary dependant on experience and capability of the candidate and will include a benefits package

About the company: This company is a highly regarded and respected privatised specialist sub contractor within Groundworks & RC Frames that have been established for over 30years. Starting out as a Plant Hire contractor, they then moved into small groundworks packages and had a turnover of around £30m before moving heavily into concrete structures back in 2003. Since then they have established themselves as one of the strongest sub contractors in the South East able to deliver the all in one package for their clients, using all their own plant, and having the knowledge and experience to deliver all the demolition, groundworks and frame effectively. Current turnover is £80m, 70% of this is now structures. They have immediate opportunities throughout the South East for a Quantity Surveyors to help manage a large portfolio of works for a well known client. You will work on a variety of Civil Engineering projects but mainly highways and associated infrastructure works and concrete packages ranging from £1m to £10m. You will be responsible for subcontract procurement, payments, variations, valuations and forecasts, cost and value reconciliation, cost reporting and handling claims and must have worked using the NEC type contract. You are likely to have obtained a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and may have little experience or lots of experience in a Quantity Surveying role or perhaps you haven’t been to university but have gained all of your knowledge by experience. Working for a Main Contractor with a Civil Engineering bias is advantageous. We are seeking commercially minded individuals who work well as part of a team. Excellent communication skills are a must, as are a high level of numeracy and a good working level of I.T They pride themselves on high staff retention and joining them now could not be a better time – they have achieved 50% growth over the past 2 years and are well on course to meet their target of doubling in size over a 5 year period. With continuous growth and a forward order in excess of £100m, opportunities exist for existing and new employees to fulfill their potential. As part of their excellent benefits package, they offer: * Competitive basic salary * Flexible benefit scheme * Company car or generous car allowance * Family Healthcare * Paid Holidays So, if you want to work for a company who will help you get the most out of your career and develop your existing talent whilst offering you more career opportunities then look no further

CCO are excited to be recruiting for qualified Quantity Surveyor who will be reporting to the Senior QS. You will be managing projects with values ranging from £2m to £15 million. The projects will be available in and around the London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the industry leaders. Our client is considered one of the largest specialist subcontractors in the demolition industry. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include (but not be limited to): * To effectively communicate and build relationships with site supervisors, project/contract managers, operatives, surveyors, payroll and other head office staff * Plan and organise work effectively * Reconcile tender to works and identify any additional works * Liaise with Site Management and co-produce monthly (and/or fortnightly) reporting * Accurately estimate and evaluate price work of operatives, make decisions on rate of pay, additional rates, and price variations * Operate the fortnightly wage process for your job * Identify additional works carried out not included within the sub-contract * Submit variation costs * Quantify and value materials on site * Value prelims * Assist with the projected final accounts and costs * Assist with reporting on cash flow The right candidate will hold the abilities/qualities below: * Excellent time-keeping, and working to deadlines * Attention to detail * Able to contribute to team meetings * Able to build relationships with site operatives and negotiate sub-contractor pay * Effective personal organisational skills * Able to adjust personal style to suit varying situations * Literacy and advanced numeracy * IT skills including all Microsoft Office particularly Excel * Commercial approach to work * Willing to travel * Enjoys working with people from different professional backgrounds Experience: * surveying: 3 years (Preferred) Salary negotiable based on experience. For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please send your CV and covering letter to be considered for the role

CCO are recruiting on behalf of a leading construction company based in the UK. Our client specialise in groundwork, concrete works, substructures and civil engineering with projects ranging from £500K to £15m in value. The Buying Department are responsible for ensuring that the Plant and Materials required for our construction projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets. They have a vital part to play in helping ensure the profitability of contracts since they are responsible for ensuring that the most cost effective and appropriate products/services are purchased. Role: * Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings. * Providing prices for and procuring construction plant and equipment for purchase and hire. * Identifying potential suppliers and new products. * Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree delivery times. * Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‐organised work schedule. * Procurement and placing of orders in accordance with procurement schedules and order requests. * Assessing the reliability of suppliers. * Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials. * Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services. * Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items. * Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided. * Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured. Requirements: * Good communication and organisational skills. * IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software. * Min 3 years experience in a similar role at a sub-contractor business. * Sound understanding of construction plant and equipment. * Sound understanding of construction and civils materials. Personal Qualities: As a buyer, you will need to have: * Excellent communication skills * Negotiation skills * An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget * An analytical mind * IT skills * Teamwork skills * The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines You should be: * Able to build good relationships with all kinds of people * Persuasive * Willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them * Well organised, self‐reliant and motivated

CCO are currently recruiting on behalf of a UK wide, tier 1 residential developer with a specific project located in the North London area. They are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join the business at the earliest. You will be reporting into the Project Manager and be responsible for delivering the project on time, safely, within budget and to satisfied end users and occupiers. Suitable candidates must have: * A minimum of 5-7+ years’ * Experience of working in Traditional residential Development within the UK * A stable career history of permanent employment * CSCS, SMSTS & First aid all in date Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Buyer - Civil Engineering /Groundworks Contractor Location: Essex Salary/Rate: £27000 - £32,000 per annum + Benefits CCO are recruiting on behalf of a Civil Engineering and Groundworks Contractor based in Essex, our client along with the above undertake hard landscaping and external works projects between £5m to £50m, Heavy Civils, Tunnelling also. The Buying Department are responsible for ensuring that the Plant and Materials required for our construction projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets. They have a vital part to play in helping ensure the profitability of contracts since they are responsible for ensuring that the most cost effective and appropriate products/services are purchased. Role: · Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings. · Providing prices for and procuring construction plant and equipment for purchase and hire. · Identifying potential suppliers and new products. · Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree delivery times. · Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‐organised work schedule. · Procurement and placing of orders in accordance with procurement schedules and order requests. · Assessing the reliability of suppliers. · Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials. · Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services. · Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items. · Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided. · Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured. Requirements: · Good communication and organisational skills. · IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software. · Min 3 years experience in a similar role at a sub-contractor business. · Sound understanding of construction plant and equipment. · Sound understanding of construction and civils materials. Personal Qualities: As a buyer, you will need to have: · Excellent communication skills · Negotiation skills · An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget · An analytical mind · IT skills · Teamwork skills · The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines You should be: · Able to build good relationships with all kinds of people · Persuasive · Willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them · Well organised, self‐reliant and motivated Salary: £27k-£32k

CCO Group are currently headhunting for one of their premier clients, a National housebuilder who are looking for a Land Manager to join their London office Responsibilities • Lead and manage a team to source and secure new development opportunities • Take schemes through planning consent read for the construction team • Liaise with internal and external departments where necessary • Utilise and expand existing contacts of land owners, developers, planners and land agents to source new development opportunities • Lead of securing sites for a range of tenures Key Experience • Working with a residential developer or housing association • Management experience of a small team • Proven track record of securing a range of tenure schemes • Existing knowledge and contact base within the South East region Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

A 5* residential developer is looking to add to their sales team on one of their flagship schemes in the Coventry area. Duties will include: To manage sales enquiries via telephone, internet leads, walk-in’s and scheduled/impromptu appointments. To provide information to new and interested customers and provide in-property viewings. To secure the sale of new homes and achieve contract exchanges and legal completions. To manage all sales progression including regular contact with customers to ensure they are fully informed throughout the home buying process. To provide feedback and reports as required by management regarding visitors, sales and sales progressions. Experience in new home sales gained from a developer or estate agents is essential This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in property sales or looking to move to a leading developer with an achievable and realistic OTE. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Type

CO Group are currently headhunting for one of their premier clients, a 5* residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager for their West Midlands office. This organisation need a highly quality candidate that has genuine interest in fast tracking their career working on some of the UKs most exciting projects. Main Responsibilities: * * To take ownership of all aspects of each project under their control from enabling works through to practical completion; * Optimise scheme - ensure revenue opportunities are maximised and scheme is operationally efficient; * Attend weekly internal team meetings to communicate work completed and next actions; * Attend site as required to ensure progress is being made in line with programme and budget; * Identify reasons for delayed progress and create practical solutions to resolve; * Attend weekly design meetings to challenge all operational, architectural, servicing, structural and construction assumptions; * Work with Procurement Manager to challenge all suppliers to achieve best value procurement. In order to be considered you must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in delivery residential, ideally in London. Experience in heavy refurbishment projects will be beneficial. You will ideally have previously worked for a residential developer or come from a main contractor . Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

CCO Group are currently headhunting for one of their premier clients, a National housebuilder who are looking for a Land Manager to join their Kent office Responsibilities • Lead and manage a team to source and secure new development opportunities • Take schemes through planning consent read for the construction team • Liaise with internal and external departments where necessary • Utilise and expand existing contacts of land owners, developers, planners and land agents to source new development opportunities • Lead of securing sites for a range of tenures Key Experience • Working with a residential developer or housing association • Management experience of a small team • Proven track record of securing a range of tenure schemes • Existing knowledge and contact base within the South East region Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

CCO is recruiting on behalf of the Carpentry & Joinery Division of a £150m+ Construction Group based in North London. As a leading Sub-Contractor this company has been long established and leading the way within the High-End Carpentry and Joinery specific fir-out sector. They have also continued to work through this difficult climate at just under 100% of their sites operational and are now looking to add to their staff. Our client is looking for a Buyer to join their team based in North London/ Herts border, candidates MUST have a buying background in joinery to be considered for this role. You will manage pricing, supply chain, ordering materials, trading quotes, agreements and negotiations with suppliers and deliveries. The salary is negotiable and dependent on experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that has the financial backing of one of the largest construction groups in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are receiving, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

CCO Group are currently headhunting for one of their premier clients, a National housebuilder who are looking for a Design Manager to join their Kent office Ensure lead consultant is coordinating the design including subcontract elements • Manage the flow of information internally and ensure coordinated comments are returned to designers • Carry out specific coordination checks on critical interfaces • Providing suitable technical and design solutions to complex problems • understand Client’s requirements and aspirations • plan and manage design activity • identify and resolve risk and opportunity • identify and satisfy all third party requirements • engage effectively with designers and production teams • establish and manage information requirement and delivery (encompassing contracted deliverables, samples and mock-ups) • establish and maintain a clear audit trail of activity • establish template and requirements for O&M manuals and H&S file • Ensure that all relevant information has been identified Requirements • Technical knowledge of construction design and detail • Knowledge of the design process and programming • Awareness of various Forms of Contract • Awareness of commercial control • Understanding of CDM Regulations • Experience in managing people and process • Experience in writing proposals and meeting minutes • MCIOB or equivalent Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

CCO Group are recruiting on behalf of a leading Design & Build Property Developer that operate across London and the Home Counties with vast experience in Land Acquisition, Project Design & Construction. This client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based out of their Headquarters in the South-West London/Middlesex area. Our Client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, that has worked for Design & Build contractors or Developers in London and been exposed to complex projects. Job Purpose: To contribute to the profitability of the business through the provision of a professional quantity surveying service managing all costs and value relating to the work of the structures and maintenance team. Key Responsibilities: 1. To manage the team of Quantity Surveyors especially overseeing the work of the apprentice. 2. To monitor the preparation of tender and contract documents by preparing and analysing the costs. 3. To undertake costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work. 4. To assist in establishing requirements and undertaking feasibility studies. 5. To perform risk and value management and cost control activities for the structures and maintenance team. 6. To provide advice on procurement strategy to include cost value analysis and procurement of sub-contractors. 7. To provide advice on contractual claims. 8. To value work and arrange invoice and payment application to clients, and payments to sub-contractors. 9. To maintain awareness of different contracts in current use. 10. To review contractual documentation for clients and sub-contractors. 11. To monitor and report forecast against actual costs and value throughout the programme of activities; to include site visits where required. 12. To analyse cost trends and identify cost savings in support of the Division. 13. To undertake other duties and ad hoc projects as required. 14. To act in accordance with the company’s health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and practices. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-structured business with financially strong with a family ethos. The salary is negotiable dependent on experience and will include a benefits package. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are receiving, if you have not been contacted within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion