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Our client who offer the Total Envelope Package, are looking to recruit a Design Manager. Job Overview Project-manage the day-to-day activities, processes and people within your team to ensure the timely and efficient production / approval of drawings and handover to production design. Ensure production design are involved in red penning the drawings and approving designs before submittal to external designers and contractors for approval. We are specialist sub-contractors largely involved in the design, procurement, manufacture and installation of the external envelope of large-scale buildings. We are exposed to weather problems, dependability of other trades, and exposure to serious financial penalties for delay and disruption to the main contractors or follow-on trades. Deal with Architects and Engineers who require their concept (which may not even be clearly defined) turned into reality. Work closely with Operations and Production, coordinate outsourcing of design as the need arises as well as all in-house design, manufacture and installation. Developing good business relationships with our customers (main contractors/clients/design teams) & suppliers. Responsibilities and Duties • Ensure design targets are achieved in areas of quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale. • To determine resource requirements in conjunction with the Project Manager and Design & Technical Director to accomplish programme deadlines. • Develop, determine and manage capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure targets are achieved with the timely and efficient production / approval of drawings and timely handover to production design. • To provide design solutions & material specifications & quantities tailored to our production / outsourcing capabilities. • To identify and request at early stages of design the required information we must have to progress design, procurement, manufacture & installation • Ensure calculations, reports, thermal reports, acoustic reports, glass calculations etc. are carried out and transferred to drawings in a timely efficient manner to ensure first issue drawings are complete technically. • Ensure all drawings are reviewed before being issues to the architect, to ensure compatibility with production/Schuco/Alucraft established design principles. • Manage cost control with each designer so as budgets are being maintained. Budget figures, handover files, estimating sketches to be sourced from Estimating and filed in a cost control file. • Issue to the SMT, a detailed progress report on all programmes for all contracts one week prior to the management meetings. Issue to the Project Manager for final issue to the main contractor on a weekly basis. • Monitor and control design activity to ensure our contractual obligations are met and variations/cost overruns are notified to the client and followed up by our QS Department. Take timely and relevant action to avoid costs for delay and disruption or liquidated and ascertained damages being levied against us. • To assist and train less experienced designers in our methodologies and systems. • To provide information to our internal customer / colleagues in an agreed manner to allow them to use the information and work in the overall programme. • To keep up to date with and implement new technology. • To communicate difficulties experienced in the design process that will affect the programme of works with the Project Manager and the project team. Knowledge & Experience • Excellent ability to communicate openly with employees at all levels • Have excellent and proven project management skills • Have good problem-solving skills • Ability to work within and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team structure • Must have in-depth knowledge of construction industry methodologies on detailing and building erection sequencing. • Have knowledge of safety in Design. • Computer literate in AutoCAD / 3D Modelling / Rivet, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office etc. • Have experience of the major aluminium systems supplier’s product and detailing. • Have over five years façade detailing and procurement experience. • Be able to discuss technical, design & programme issues with our clients, their representatives & our in-house colleagues in a professional manner. • Ability to work with cross-functional teams. Excellent salaries + package are on offer. In the region of £60k

Our client who work within the Aluminium Facade industry are looking to recruit a Technical Manager based from their offices in the North West region. The role is Responsible for providing Technical product support to internal and external customers. 8 Direct reports including Technical Support Engineers, Training Manager, and Technical department Duties: Provide a Technical telephone helpdesk service to the dealership. Attendance at-site meetings. Offer back up support in the areas of site monitoring, site problem investigation, toolbox training and product testing. Provide product information and capability guidance of all products and hardware to include advice on windloads, deadload, thermals and structural capabilities. Evaluate product concession requests accepting or rejecting as required. Also ensuring accurate records are maintained. Maintain warranty log and co-ordinate the requirements of the Full Product Warranty (drawing, fabrication and installation audits). Advising on dealer details and interfaces with systems. Ensure all measurement data is current and available. To include call logs, concession, and warranty data. Attend CWCT/CAB technical committee meeting as required. Support for internal and external training activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that are thriving in these difficult times. Salaries are dependent upon level of relevant experience

Our client who are specialists within the Building Envelope sector are looking to recruit an Administrative Buyer based from their offices in the London region. The role is responsible to assist the project team to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required performance and quality standards demanded by the project and company. The role will suit a well-rounded individual who is capable and willing to perform a wide-ranging role. The role will include general business administration, invoicing, purchasing and document control as well as assisting the Project Teams on a day to day basis. The successful individual will have fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with customers, suppliers and other team members of all levels. Duties: * Place and expedite purchase orders in line with project requirements. * Raise and issue invoices and other financial documents as required. * General business admin such as directing enquiries, speaking to customers and suppliers, inputting accounting software etc * Liaise with relevant stakeholders: designers; factory manager(s); suppliers and colleagues to ensure deadlines and expectations are met. * Manage the logistics of materials, plant and waste in line with project requirements. * Look for cost-effective solutions to increase profit margin by negotiating prices for sub-contractors and materials. * Effectively manage plant hire in conjunction with the site manager * Control of costs with regular monitoring and astute buying. * Assist PM in CTC process and ensure accuracy of cost element coding in line with cost plan. * Create and maintain sustainable relationships with our supply chain partners. * Assist the finance department with clearing ‘blocked’ invoices * Expedite the issue of delivery notes from site/factories to assist in the GRN process. * Document control using electronic portals such as 4Projects, FieldView etc SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have had a minimum of 2 years experience of working for a construction company preferably a specialist sub-contractor in a coordination, administrative, purchasing/buyer or technical role or similar. * Advantage - broad technical knowledge of the facade/envelope industry. * Broad planning experience. Ideally be able to use appropriate software e.g. MS Project. * Broad buying and negotiation experience. * Financial awareness/understanding, cost control and forecasting. * Manage project supply chain partners effectively and efficiently. * Computer literate, ideally with a good understanding of the following: Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Xero. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business. Excellent salaries are on offer depending on relevant experience

Our client who are a manufacturer and installer of aluminium glazing products are looking to recruit a Commercial Contracts Manager based at their offices in the South Yorkshire region. This is key role taking responsibility for all commercial and contractual matters for Commercial Projects. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, the key objectives of the role are as follows; * Management of all Commercial Projects * Negotiation of terms and conditions for installation contracts, including credit and cash-flow. * Risk management. * Cost installation projects. Track and manage installation projects. Ensure cost overruns are recovered via variations. * Manage the estimation and installation departments. * Representative for the Company in customer meetings. RESPONSIBILITIES: The key personal and departmental responsibilities include (but are not restricted to); * Supervision of all Installation personnel. * Responsible for QA and HSE of the Installation dept. * Ensuring contract dates are met, applications are made in a timely manner, and retentions are collected. * Selection and management of subcontractors. * Assessment and management of risk. * Ensuring accurate and timely surveys are completed * Track and manage the costs of jobs. On completion analyze performance & profitability. * Writing work instructions, standard operating procedures, risk analysis * Approval of timesheets and expenses. * Recruitment and performance management of staff. SKILLS / QUALITIES: * Ability to understand and negotiate contracts (e. JCT, NEC). * Business Acumen * Experience in the commercial glazing industry essential. * Proven experience in selection and management of subcontractors. * People management experience * Experience in QA and HSE This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business. Good salaries/package on offer for the right candidate. In the region of up to £40k

Our client who work within the Aluminium commercial Curtain Walling, window and door industry are looking to recruit a Design CAD Draughtsperson based at their offices in the South London region. You will be responsible for the, preparation of tender, conceptual, elevation, general arrangement, detail, setting out and workshop drawings/schedules etc, as well as administration, liaison and clerical duties associated with the projects by the drawing/design office. Attend sites and carry out surveys, attend design meetings with architects, clients and suppliers. You may be required to attend seminars, lectures and courses to improve your own and the company's standing within the industry. You may be asked to carry out additional tasks outside your normal duties, which will be agreed to on an individual basis as and when they arise. Good English speaking and reading skills is essential for safety and communication. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years Design CAD draughting in the aluminium commercial curtain walling, window and/or door industry. The company are using Autocad 2016 - Autocad 2017 Inventor and Vault. Salaries are dependent upon level of relevant experience (In the region of £32-37.5k). 22 days holiday + bank holidays. Working hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday with one hour for lunch

Our client who work within the Aluminium commercial Curtain Walling, window and door industry are looking to recruit a Design CAD Draughtsperson based at their offices in the Kent region. You will be responsible for the, preparation of tender, conceptual, elevation, general arrangement, detail, setting out and workshop drawings/schedules etc, as well as administration, liaison and clerical duties associated with the projects by the drawing/design office. Attend sites and carry out surveys, attend design meetings with architects, clients and suppliers. You may be required to attend seminars, lectures and courses to improve your own and the company's standing within the industry. You may be asked to carry out additional tasks outside your normal duties, which will be agreed to on an individual basis as and when they arise. Good English speaking and reading skills is essential for safety and communication. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years Design CAD draughting in the aluminium commercial curtain walling, window and/or door industry. The company are using Autocad 2016 - Autocad 2017 Inventor and Vault. Salaries are dependent upon level of relevant experience (In the region of £32-37.5k). 22 days holiday + bank holidays. Working hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday with one hour for lunch

Our client who work within the Facade industry are looking to recruit a Designer based at their offices in the Cambs region. Duties include: ·Producing concept sketches, detailed designs, calculations and reports in accordance with project programmes ·Design of project designs under the guidance of design manager ·Scheduling of products under the guidance of design manager ·Assist with site hardware lists · Provide support to design manager and other team members · Assist with sending quotations and orders for fabrication · Assist project managers and site team as required · Assist with general office administer duties such as printing, filing, design folders, site packs, email correspondence on related projects ·Knowledge of relevant building regulations, NBS specifications and understanding of cladding products is essential The candidate must have Revit/BIM experience and have used daily ideally in Cladding/Facades indusry. We have a project that requires it to be drawn in revit. This project has a lead designer on already and the candidate will assist him along with other projects within the department on 2D Auto-cad. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company who are really passionate about their work and can offer career progression. Working hours 9am to 5pm Excellent Salaries are on offer - In the region of up to £42k depending on relevant experience

Our client who are a specialist sub-contractor within the Curtain Walling and Building Envelope industry are looking to recruit a Designer or Senior Designer based at their offices in the Hants region. Candidates who are not locally based will have the option of working from home. Ideally you will have a solid background as a Designer within the Curtain Walling industry or similar and be familiar with Autocad. The Company Manufacture, Design and install and you will be involved with the design for the various Building Envelope Projects throughout the UK. Specific Duties : Produce Drawing Schedules, General Arrangement and Working drawings for approval, following the design procedure laid out. Design Review – revise and re-issue commented drawings. Identify resulting variations to tender if applicable. Attend Design Meetings as required throughout the design process. Produce Fabrication information in the form of schedules, cutting lists or component drawings, as required, to an agreed program. Visit Sites as necessary to ascertain conditions, carrying out basic surveying if required. Select external designer/structural engineers/consultants where relevant. Checking all elements to a project, including, Drawing Schedules, General Arrangement Drawings, Working Drawings and Fabrication information. Assist Contract/Project Managers with the production of accurate, realistic design programs for current or forthcoming projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a new design department that is looking to expand that can offer career progression. Candidates who are looking to work from home will be also be considered that are not local to the Hampshire offices. Excellent Salaries are on offer dependent upon relevant experience. In the region of £40-£60k + 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Our client who offer the Total Envelope Package, are looking to recruit a Production Scheduler based at their offices in the West Midlands region. Reports To The Scheduler will report to the Design Manager. Job Overview A Scheduler will be responsible for ensuring that all products required by internal and external customers are planned and coordinated to be manufactured, shipped and delivered to our customers-on time. Manage production scheduling and coordinate materials procurement and production plans to meet business plans and fulfill customer orders. Coordinates workflow within or between departments to meet production schedules. Produce, review, distribute and co-ordinate production and shipping schedules, conferring with department supervision to determine progress and completion dates, and maintain control and accuracy of raw materials and production inventories. Responsibilities and Duties Plan and prepare production schedules for manufacture of all products, assemblies and sub-assemblies Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet manufacturing and shipping dates of sales forecasts or customer orders Analyse production and estimating specifications to obtain project estimated data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production management and workers Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Prepare production reports Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment Ensure purchase orders are placed on time to ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when required. Knowledge & Experience Strong organization and communication skills required. Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize task to meet deadlines. Good analytical skills. Identify tools, processes and metrics to optimize supplier value. Good technical writing, documentation and record-keeping skills. Ability to contribute in a cross-functional collaborative environment. Financial skills including cost modelling and cost analysis. Ability to leverage metrics to drive supplier performance. Preferred bachelor’s degree in business, management or related discipline. 3 years progressive experience in materials management using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. APICS certification – a plus. Experience in total quality, six sigma, lean or other similar manufacturing environments - a plus Experience in using Schucal Software Knowledge/previously worked in the ExternalFaçade/Glazing Sector This is an excellent opportunity for a growing business. Salaries are in the region of up to £35k