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Estimator Newport Full-time, Permanent £35,000.00-£45,000.00 p/a We are working with a well-established engineering company. Due to exponential growth, they are looking to take on an estimator to expand their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a steel estimator to make an impact on their career and on the company's growth and continued development. Estimator role: Receiving enquires. Reading drawing/Specs and doing a material take off Produce estimates and quotes for the full content of work (materials, fabrication, install). Producing estimates directly from consultant / engineers' drawings as well as from drawings and lists produced by the internal drawing office. Experience Required: Structural steel and cladding estimating experience Strong planning, organisation and time management skills Ability to prioritise work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Key words structural steel, steel, estimator, architectural, steelwork, estimating, commercial, qs, quantity surveyor, career

We are hiring for a General Operative Builder/Fencer in the Redditch area. This is a full time position 37 Hours per week. £10.85 - $12.85 PAYE. General Operative Builder/Fencer Job Purpose: Working as a builder/roofer/fencer. Duties: Building and Roofing Pitched and flat roofing Building work such as Repointing and SlabbingApplicant Requirements: Qualifications: Relevant Building/Roofing qualification Experience: Relevant Building/Roofing experience Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. Hours: 37If you are interested in becoming General Operative Builder/Fencer, or know anyone who is, please get in touch

Senior Tekla draugthsman Office /Hybrid - Based PA YE £35000-£40,000 Company Description Outstanding opportunity for a Tekla Draughtsperson, this will be the first in house tekla draughtsman and with the growth plans will quickly evolve into a drawing office management role. Fantastic time to be involved with a growing forward thinking company. Duties As an experienced Tekla Draughtsman, you will be responsible for the following: Using Tekla to model structures from engineer's design and arrangement drawings Adding connections as detailed in the engineers' calculations Generating both general arrangement and fabrication drawings Producing information packs for fabrication including assembly drawings, CAM data and material lists Work closely with our Contract teams to raise technical queries and ensuring all project requirements are fulfilled Read and understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications The Candidate Applicants will be required to demonstrate: Minimum 2-5 years experience using Tekla Structures within the architectural metalwork/ structural steelwork industry Detailing from design team drawings to produce fabrication packages and issuing to the workshop. The requirement to work to tight programs and the ability to work under pressure. Able to communicate with Client Engineers and Architects directly, ensuring all queries are dealt with swiftly. Ensure that all models and drawings are detailed to current specs, with a working knowledge of current regulations and codes. Good timekeeping and project management skills. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Location: Derby Salary: negotiable DOE About the Role We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team. The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish. You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect" Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award Key Skills, Experience & Attributes Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular) Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain Full UK driving licence Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Keywords: Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee

Design Office Manager Location: Derby Salary: Negotiable DOE An excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to join a very large and growing engineering & steelwork group of companies - this position is based at their Derby offices where they are expanding the steelwork fabrication division. An excellent salary along with a truly first class benefits package is on offer. Good career development opportunities also- all set within this modern and dynamic business. This branch of the group, takes on a wide variety of full construction projects (design and build) - steelwork structures of varying size and complexity - such as large Industrial units & Commercial structures. Key responsibilities and duties: Manage all internal Design Engineers including any contract Design offices used. Produce the Design program for all projects in conjunction with Design team. Ensure all RFI's are followed through and work is carried out in line with the project program. Ensure internal drawing office and any contract offices have full design requirements for all steelwork elements and main connections, moment connections etc. where required / requested. Working with the Technical Manager, highlight any issues that may affect the project program and re-program dates and resources accordingly as required. Raise any variations / additions to contract with Estimating department and re-program Design work as required, notifying all affected internal departments. Assist the Estimating office with any design queries for projects under tender / estimate designs etc. Liaise with all internal and external parties as required in association with the Design program, queries, variations etc. Attend internal and external meetings as required, project launches, progress and contract meetings etc. Manage all aspects of the Design office staff, programming of work, reviews, personnel issues and staffing requirements ongoing. Ensure all QA procedures and H&S requirements are maintained and kept up to date within the Design Office. Key Skills, Experience & Attributes: Appropriate and relevant qualifications with regard to Design of Structural Steelwork. Chartered and non-Chartered Engineers - all welcome to apply. Design experience with a minimum of 5 years working within a Steelwork fabrication company or Structural Engineering business, but a sound working knowledge of the structural steelwork industry / design is essential. To work closely with the Design team to manage the program of design work effectively and communicate all expectations and program requirements with staff. Building a solid and creative Design team environment- so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel etc. Working experience of industry Design Software packages. (Training available as required on Design software used by company) This exciting Management role would ideally suit an existing Steelwork Design office Manager or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer who now wishes to climb the career ladder into Senior Management within a substantial organization. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Keywords: design office. drawing office, design, steel, structural steel, timber, technical manager, engineering

Tekla Detailer / Draughtsman Office based PAYE £35,000-£40,000 Company Description A unique opportunity has arisen to work for an established Steelwork design contractor, that works on large Multi-Story structural steel projects across the UK. Due to growth, they are looking to expand their drawing office and add a Tekla draughtsman / Tekla Detailer. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working in the structural steel industry. Would consider someone with less experience if they have worked on similar projects. Duties As an experienced Tekla Detailer, you will be responsible for the following: Using Tekla to model structures from engineer's design and arrangement drawings Adding connections as detailed in the engineers' calculations Generating both general arrangement and fabrication drawings Producing information packs for fabrication including assembly drawings, CAM data and material lists Work closely with our Contract teams to raise technical queries and ensuring all project requirements are fulfilled Read and understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications The Candidate Applicants will be required to demonstrate: Minimum 2-5 years experience using Tekla Structures within the architectural metalwork/ structural steelwork industry Detailing from design team drawings to produce fabrication packages and issuing to the workshop. The requirement to work to tight programs and the ability to work under pressure. Able to communicate with Client Engineers and Architects directly, ensuring all queries are dealt with swiftly Ensure that all models and drawings are detailed to current specs, with a working knowledge of current regulations and codes Good timekeeping and project management skills Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Key words Tekla, STRuCAD, Draughtsman, structural steel, steelwork, steel structures, drawing office, management, Management

We are hiring for a General Operative Builder/Fencer in the Redditch area. This is a full time position 37 Hours per week. £10.85 - $12.85 PAYE. General Operative Builder/Fencer Job Purpose: Working as a builder/roofer/fencer. Duties: Building and Roofing Pitched and flat roofing Building work such as Repointing and SlabbingApplicant Requirements: Qualifications: Relevant Building/Roofing qualification Experience: Relevant Building/Roofing experience Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. Hours: 37If you are interested in becoming General Operative Builder/Fencer, or know anyone who is, please get in touch

Senior Tekla draugthsman Office /Hybrid - Based PA YE £35000-£40,000 Company Description Outstanding opportunity for a Tekla Draughtsperson, this will be the first in house tekla draughtsman and with the growth plans will quickly evolve into a drawing office management role. Fantastic time to be involved with a growing forward thinking company. Duties As an experienced Tekla Draughtsman, you will be responsible for the following: Using Tekla to model structures from engineer's design and arrangement drawings Adding connections as detailed in the engineers' calculations Generating both general arrangement and fabrication drawings Producing information packs for fabrication including assembly drawings, CAM data and material lists Work closely with our Contract teams to raise technical queries and ensuring all project requirements are fulfilled Read and understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications The Candidate Applicants will be required to demonstrate: Minimum 2-5 years experience using Tekla Structures within the architectural metalwork/ structural steelwork industry Detailing from design team drawings to produce fabrication packages and issuing to the workshop. The requirement to work to tight programs and the ability to work under pressure. Able to communicate with Client Engineers and Architects directly, ensuring all queries are dealt with swiftly. Ensure that all models and drawings are detailed to current specs, with a working knowledge of current regulations and codes. Good timekeeping and project management skills. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Location: Derby Salary: negotiable DOE About the Role We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team. The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish. You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect" Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award Key Skills, Experience & Attributes Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular) Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain Full UK driving licence Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Keywords: Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee

Design Office Manager Location: Derby Salary: Negotiable DOE An excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to join a very large and growing engineering & steelwork group of companies - this position is based at their Derby offices where they are expanding the steelwork fabrication division. An excellent salary along with a truly first class benefits package is on offer. Good career development opportunities also- all set within this modern and dynamic business. This branch of the group, takes on a wide variety of full construction projects (design and build) - steelwork structures of varying size and complexity - such as large Industrial units & Commercial structures. Key responsibilities and duties: Manage all internal Design Engineers including any contract Design offices used. Produce the Design program for all projects in conjunction with Design team. Ensure all RFI's are followed through and work is carried out in line with the project program. Ensure internal drawing office and any contract offices have full design requirements for all steelwork elements and main connections, moment connections etc. where required / requested. Working with the Technical Manager, highlight any issues that may affect the project program and re-program dates and resources accordingly as required. Raise any variations / additions to contract with Estimating department and re-program Design work as required, notifying all affected internal departments. Assist the Estimating office with any design queries for projects under tender / estimate designs etc. Liaise with all internal and external parties as required in association with the Design program, queries, variations etc. Attend internal and external meetings as required, project launches, progress and contract meetings etc. Manage all aspects of the Design office staff, programming of work, reviews, personnel issues and staffing requirements ongoing. Ensure all QA procedures and H&S requirements are maintained and kept up to date within the Design Office. Key Skills, Experience & Attributes: Appropriate and relevant qualifications with regard to Design of Structural Steelwork. Chartered and non-Chartered Engineers - all welcome to apply. Design experience with a minimum of 5 years working within a Steelwork fabrication company or Structural Engineering business, but a sound working knowledge of the structural steelwork industry / design is essential. To work closely with the Design team to manage the program of design work effectively and communicate all expectations and program requirements with staff. Building a solid and creative Design team environment- so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel etc. Working experience of industry Design Software packages. (Training available as required on Design software used by company) This exciting Management role would ideally suit an existing Steelwork Design office Manager or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer who now wishes to climb the career ladder into Senior Management within a substantial organization. Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Keywords: design office. drawing office, design, steel, structural steel, timber, technical manager, engineering

Tekla Detailer / Draughtsman Office based PAYE £35,000-£40,000 Company Description A unique opportunity has arisen to work for an established Steelwork design contractor, that works on large Multi-Story structural steel projects across the UK. Due to growth, they are looking to expand their drawing office and add a Tekla draughtsman / Tekla Detailer. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working in the structural steel industry. Would consider someone with less experience if they have worked on similar projects. Duties As an experienced Tekla Detailer, you will be responsible for the following: Using Tekla to model structures from engineer's design and arrangement drawings Adding connections as detailed in the engineers' calculations Generating both general arrangement and fabrication drawings Producing information packs for fabrication including assembly drawings, CAM data and material lists Work closely with our Contract teams to raise technical queries and ensuring all project requirements are fulfilled Read and understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications The Candidate Applicants will be required to demonstrate: Minimum 2-5 years experience using Tekla Structures within the architectural metalwork/ structural steelwork industry Detailing from design team drawings to produce fabrication packages and issuing to the workshop. The requirement to work to tight programs and the ability to work under pressure. Able to communicate with Client Engineers and Architects directly, ensuring all queries are dealt with swiftly Ensure that all models and drawings are detailed to current specs, with a working knowledge of current regulations and codes Good timekeeping and project management skills Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment. If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role. Key words Tekla, STRuCAD, Draughtsman, structural steel, steelwork, steel structures, drawing office, management, Management