Construction Jobs

Handyman needed on a site near Preston - PR4 This is a large new build housing site and they are looking for someone to help with small snags that need completing for handover, involving basic patching of plaster / painting etc. MUST have a valid CSCS Card Parking on site Please contact Linear Recruitment for more details

Handyman needed on a site near Preston - PR4 This is a large new build housing site and they are looking for someone to help with small snags that need completing for handover, involving basic patching of plaster / painting etc. MUST have a valid CSCS Card Parking on site Please contact Linear Recruitment for more details

PAINTERS REQUIRED ASAP IN WA16 Must have own tools and CSCS card On going work Negotiable hourly rate Call Linear recruitment (phone number removed)

Currently looking for 2 Labourers in Canterbury for 1-2 weeks work. Duties will include unloading plasterboards and general labouring duties. Must have a valid CSCS card and 2 working references. For more information please contact Linear Recruitment on (phone number removed)

My client is a national PLC developer who is looking for a site manager on a new build residential development in Lancashire. They are wanting to recruit a hard-working, self-motivated, conscientious and competent individual who will be responsible for all aspects of site management including the management of onsite labour, progress meetings with the site team and enhancing relationships and provision to clients. My client is committed to building the highest quality homes which the customer will be proud to own. They achieve that aim by employing the people are committed to maintaining high standards in all areas of the build, ensuring the satisfaction of the people who buy their homes. The successful applicant will have the relevant experience and qualifications described below: • SMSTS qualification • a black CSCS card • relevant first aid qualification • experience working to tight deadlines in a busy environment • experience working on new build **timber frame** schemes • Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation You will also need exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to work strongly in a team with the capability to lead by example. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a great company who build impressive homes and apartments. If you are interested and available please call Clare at Linear Recruitment or apply via this job board

Ipaf Operative (Must be Willing to do Labouring) £13.40 per hour We are looking for a reliable person with an valid IPAF ticket to work on a fast track strip out and refit on Pure Gym in Manchester. The position is for 1 - 2 weeks starting Monday 14th September . As well as operating the machine you must be willing to labour on site - this will involve lifting and shifting to assist with the strip out therefore you must be physically able to perform this work. For full details please contact Emily Stapley or Diane Duncan at Linear Recruitment on (phone number removed)

My client is a leading UK main contractor who is looking for a site manager on a residential and apartment development in the North West. They are wanting to recruit a hard-working, self-motivated, conscientious and competent individual who will be responsible for all aspects of site management including the management of onsite labour, progress meetings with the site team and enhancing relationships and provision to clients. My client is committed to building the highest quality homes which the customer will be proud to own. They achieve that aim by employing the people are committed to maintaining high standards in all areas of the build, ensuring the satisfaction of the people who buy their homes. The successful applicant will have the relevant experience and qualifications described below: • SMSTS qualification • a black CSCS card • relevant first aid qualification • experience working to tight deadlines in a busy environment • experience working on new build schemes • Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation You will also need exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to work strongly in a team with the capability to lead by example. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a great company who build impressive homes and apartments. This opportunity is temp to perm and they are looking for someone to start immediately. If you are interested and available please call Clare at Linear Recruitment

General Manager - Specialist Subcontractor Environment Due to the recent award of multiple contracts, my client has an exciting opportunity for an Operations / General Manager to help drive the business and deliver the new projects. The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the owner of the business and will be working on large construction sites, completing work for developers and Tier 1 contractors. The scope of work could be up to £700,000 so it is important that you have had experience of working on multiple projects of that size. Your responsibilities would cover overseeing operations, as well as the pricing department and commercial teams so you would expect to have Project Managers, Estimators and QS's reporting into you. You should also be able to read drawings. The projects are primarily North West but may require occasional travel

My client is a national PLC developer who are looking for a Development Engineer to join their growing Technical Team. Overview of Role: The provision of engineering and technical support to a variety of developments throughout the design and construction process. Key Responsibilities: 1. General • Supporting design staff and sharing knowledge across the business • Ensuring that the business has competitive solutions for design and delivery of projects • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and the company’s internal SHE procedures 2. Feasibility stage • Undertake engineering appraisals for potential schemes • Undertake utility appraisals to identify necessary service disconnection/ diversions and network reinforcements. Obtain budget quotations for the works including new connections and ensure these are notified to Pre-construction Commercial Manager/Pre-construction Quantity Surveyor so accurate allowances can be included within cost plans. • Liaise with Pre-construction Design Manager/ Technical Manager, Engineering Manager and Pre-construction Operations Manager to identify site constraints and abnormals that affect layouts. Ensure these are notified to Pre-construction Commercial Manager/Pre-construction Quantity Surveyor so accurate allowances can be included within cost plans. • Assist Development Managers with general guidance on engineering matters and abnormals and utilities. Be willing to attend client meetings on such matters and represent the company in a professional manor. • Where required review information required schedules for external consultants to ensure projects achieve key milestones in line with design programme • Ensure consultants and design staff complete their duties under CDM 3. Planning/ Detailed Design stage • Ensure engineering consultants design to the cost plan and client brief (Employers’ Requirements) • Liaise with Pre-construction Commercial Manager/ Pre-construction Surveyor, Pre-construction Design Manager/ Technical Manager and Engineering Manager to ensure risks identified at feasibility stage are managed and mitigated. Take steps to enhance margin where possible. • Where land opportunities have been secured manage engineering consultants to develop engineering design proposals from feasibility stage through to planning/ technical submission. Works are to be in line with design programme timescales, and proposals are to be in line with agreed specification and cost plan. Closely work with the Engineering Manager, Pre-construction Commercial Manager/ Pre-construction Surveyor and Pre-construction Operations Manager on these matters to ensure projects achieve key milestones and are profitable. • Identify reports and surveys required and review findings. Ensure any matters affecting cost are notified to Pre-construction Commercial Manager/Pre-construction Quantity Surveyor. Ensure any matters affecting deign are notified to Pre-construction Design Manager/ Technical Manager • Review and check design solutions for road and sewers, foundations, drainage and proposed levels etc. for technical approval submissions and procurement packages in line with design programme timescales. Ensure any matters affecting cost are notified to Pre-construction Commercial Manager/Pre-construction Quantity Surveyor. • Secure technical approval for S38/278 roads and S104 sewers adoptions where required in line with design programme and construction programme timescales. • Develop feasibility stage utility appraisal through to obtaining fixed quotes for works required and liaise with Pre-construction Commercial Manager/Pre-construction Quantity Surveyor to procure the works in line with design programme and construction programme timescales. Liaise with Pre-construction Operations Manager and Contracts Manager/ Site Manager to co-ordinate service diversion/ disconnection works and temporary suppliers that are required early in the construction programme. • Ensure MPAN’s/ MPRN’s are obtained and provided to shipper so that meter call offs can be undertaken in line with construction programme 4. Mobilisation stage/ During Construction • Undertake regular site visits and check that the works carried out comply with the drawings, specifications and are to the required standards and that any testing or validation criteria has been satisfied. • Liaise with subcontractors and adopting authorities to ensure works are suitable for adoption and necessary signoff and adoption certification is provided • Support operations and commercial departments with regard to technical questions relating to procurement, programming, and safe undertaking of engineering works • Attend design team meetings and client meetings where required 5. Tender Opportunities • Interrogate tender documents from an engineering viewpoint and provide guidance and support to bid managers and estimators • Support tender process through providing design narrative for use by bid writers for quality submissions • Attend / contribute to tender launches, midterm reviews, adjudications and handovers • Ensure consultants and design staff complete their duties under CDM Person Criteria: • Comprehensive understanding of preconstruction technical issues • Ability to understand, dissect and reassemble complex information • Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills (both upstream and downstream) • Main Contracting or house building background with an engineering bias • Engineering qualification (HNC or above) • Able to provide solutions that are efficient to construct • Proven track record • Excellent interpersonal skills • Relevant technical qualification If you are interested in this opportunity please apply via this job board or call Clare at Linear Recruitment

CSCS gateman required for long term on a new housing site in Sandbach. Candidate must have valid CSCS, own PPE and ideally experience working on gate diverting traffic and visitors. Must also have right to work in UK and checkable references. To apply, please contact Linear Recruitment on (phone number removed)

My client is a regional civil engineering contractor who are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Warrington. A Quantity Surveyor is central to the decision making process throughout the development of a project, from initial inception to final completion. A successful Quantity Surveyor would look like: • Proven experience as a lead site quantity surveyor with NEC contract experience on civil projects • Qualifications at – HND, BSC or equivalent • Relevant qualifications, site certificates • Computer literate • Proven track record • Outstanding time management and organisational skills • Suitable and recognised qualification in building is an advantage • Professional qualifications/ institution membership • Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written • Experience in Civil Engineering Roles and Responsibilities: • Responsible for all the commercial aspects of projects from appraisal and validation of sub-contractor applications • To give a price on all works in line with current market conditions • Cost valuation reporting • To improve where possible company profits • Analyse progress and write detailed reports • To manage target costs • To prepare cost reconciliation for the director • To undertake site visits in preparation of all tenders and take photographs • Run cost analysis for ongoing repair and maintenance work • Negotiation and award of contracts • Risk management • Attending/ leading project and commercial meetings • Contract management My client offers a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including company pension scheme, incentive/bonus schemes, and many more! If you are interested and available please apply via this job board or contact Clare at Linear Recruitment

My client is one of the most reputable house builders in the country who are looking for an Architectural Technician to provide an architectural drawing and technical information service and support to the in-house Technical Department. As an Architectural Technician you will be assisting in turning around key development opportunities for a ready-and-waiting portfolio. You will be using your technical knowledge and project management skills to deliver high-quality projects, working with an experienced technical team. Key Responsibilities: 1. Advise Land Department on Technical viability of new sites. 2. Produce sketch and detailed site layouts and contribute to Technical reports for Land Appraisals, prepare working drawings, details and specifications, with minimum supervision. 3. Provide technical support and information to Construction, Commercial and Sales departments and maintain good communication to ensure the required level of service is maintained. 4. Assist the Technical Manager in fee negotiation and the appointment of consultants. 5. Produce and submit Planning & Building Regulation Applications and obtain planning permissions and other statutory approvals. Manage and submit the discharge of any planning conditions. 6. Prepare Sales and Legal information e.g. Conveyance plans, sales area layout drawings. 7. Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy. 8. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. 9. Contribute to improving the business and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and by implementing change when requested to do so. 10. Obtain and check information from external architectural consultants, and suppliers and manufacturers for supplementing working drawings. 11. Ensure updated Group drawings are issued in accordance with department procedures. Working Relationships: Effective working relationships are an essential part of daily working life. The focus in this role is both:- Internal: Colleagues within Operating Division; and External: Consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, LA and NHBC Officers to ensure we get the required level of service for the Company. Decision Making Authority: Decisions are limited to the scope of works and responsibilities. This position should always refer to the Technical or Design Manager, if there is any doubt over the effect of the decision, on Cost, Programme Timescale, Product or Company Image. If you are interested and available please apply via this job board or call Clare at Linear Recruitment

My client is an M&E subcontractor who are looking for a bid-writer to join their team in St.Helens. My client is passionate about developing talent, investing support and encouraging our people to reach their career goals, and this is a great opportunity to join a highly successful business. Your key responsibilities will be leading and managing all aspects of bids, from making the initial contact with the client, through the bidding process until the proposal reaches site. As well as having a keen interest in the bid process it is essential the candidate has come from a technical background. Skills and Experience: • Bid writing – capturing specific and bespoke bid solutions for each opportunity within the submission framework • Bid writing – tailoring existing documents and working with tender portals • Building relationships from within the business to obtain the latest collateral and gaining input into bid responses • Design and control of response documents • Communicating to source information and service developments from other avenues • Production of marketing material and case studies for use within proposals and at industry conferences • Ensuring compliance with tender return instructions and ensuring a complete return • Significant experience within a bid team and confidence in all aspects of the bid process • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients and all stakeholders involved bids My client offers a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including company pension scheme, incentive/bonus schemes, and many more! If you are interested and available please apply via this job board or call Clare at Linear Recruitment

My client is a regional residential developer who are looking for an Architectural Technician to provide an architectural drawing and technical information service and support to their in house design team. As the Architectural Technician you will be responsible for leading major projects, assisting in turning around key development opportunities for a ready-and-waiting portfolio. You will be using your technical knowledge and project management skills to deliver high-quality projects, working with an experienced technical team. Key Responsibilities: 1. Advise Land Department on Technical viability of new sites. 2. Produce sketch and detailed site layouts and contribute to Technical reports for Land Appraisals, prepare working drawings, details and specifications, with minimum supervision. 3. Provide technical support and information to Construction, Commercial and Sales departments and maintain good communication to ensure the required level of service is maintained. 4. Assist the Technical Manager in fee negotiation and the appointment of consultants. 5. Produce and submit Planning & Building Regulation Applications and obtain planning permissions and other statutory approvals. Manage and submit the discharge of any planning conditions. 6. Prepare Sales and Legal information e.g. Conveyance plans, sales area layout drawings. 7. Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy. 8. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. 9. Contribute to improving the business and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and by implementing change when requested to do so. 10. Obtain and check information from external architectural consultants, and suppliers and manufacturers for supplementing working drawings. 11. Ensure updated Group drawings are issued in accordance with department procedures. Working Relationships: Effective working relationships are an essential part of daily working life. The focus in this role is both:- Internal: Colleagues within Operating Division; and External: Consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, LA and NHBC Officers to ensure we get the required level of service for the Company. Decision Making Authority: Decisions are limited to the scope of works and responsibilities. This position should always refer to the Technical or Design Manager, if there is any doubt over the effect of the decision, on Cost, Programme Timescale, Product or Company Image. If you are interested and available please apply via this job board or call Clare at Linear Recruitment

CSCS labourer required to start ASAP on a new housing site in Preston PR2 area. Candidate must be reliable and hard working with own ppe, right to work in UK and checkable reference. To apply, please contact Linear Recruitment on (phone number removed)