Bowmer And Kirkland Limited

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 OHA Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week. Time can be split between site, office and working from home by agreement, expectation of 2.5 days (average) on site per week. About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Quantity Surveyor, based at Bowmer and Kirkland ltd, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 OHA, to run our Fabrica Project in Oxford, must have main contractor experience and have run jobs of a similar size and type. Duties of the Role: Ensure accurate and timely reporting. Tackle difficult issues early. Financial Control of the Project, maximising profitability but maintaining client and supply chain relationships. Identify and eliminate risk. Aspire to the very highest standards of quality, service and business performance, tackling difficult issues early, striving to eliminate risk and achieving project targets. Actively develop and strengthen relationships with clients and their teams to maximise team and business goals. Drive and maintain a high level of financial and commercial control Adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relationships. Be a lead team leader. Support the Contracts Manager/Operations Director in achieving successful project delivery Actively develop and strengthen relationships with the supply chain to maximise team and business goals. Production, management and mitigation (where applicable) of any Extension of Time or Delay Claims under the Contract. Lead and manage the Value Engineering process including liaising with all key stakeholders Settlement of Disputes. Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team or contribute to individual development. Key Skills & Experience Required: Analytical thinking skills Strong organisation, IT, and attention to detail skills Accuracy of administration and compliance with company standards Excellent Interpersonal Skills Early identification of signs/ potential issues Ability to take lead/chair meetings and bring parties together Excellent knowledge of construction/ contractual Accuracy of administration and compliance with company standards Ability to work under pressure Working away from home, including travelling long distance to meet business needs In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. If you would like to be considered for this role please apply with your CV and covering letter through the link. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Senior QS, Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Cost Engineer, Cost Analyst, QS, may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Heage, Derbyshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week, 08:30am 5:30pm. About Us: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. As part of our continued growth in the North Midland and Yorkshire region, we are looking to recruit a Senior Planner, based in our Head Office in Heage Derbyshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to take the lead on a variety of schemes both in preconstruction and in construction on site. We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner capable of fulfilling the complete planning role from project inception to completion. Be self-autonomous with guidance from the Regional Planner. Main duties and responsibilities : Ensure delivery of the complete planning role from preconstruction through to project completion including internal and external progress reporting, 'as built' record keeping, BIM requirements and team programme knowledge development on multiple concurrent projects Ensure the production of tender programmes and phasing plans are to requirement and include subcontract package information, project specific details and input from construction management team. Ensure the critical path is clearly identified and understood by associated teams Work with the preconstruction team and lead on the provision of planning information to successfully deliver associated tenders Work with design managers to produce a targeted and achievable design release schedule that meets construction programme requirements Ensure that an accurate contract programme is in place and agreed with the construction, design, and commercial teams at project award Regularly review and record construction progress with site teams and highlight areas of concern and assist with the introduction of appropriate mitigation measures Support site teams with any planning related matters and provide basic programme awareness training to junior members of the project team to aid individual development Skills and experience: An excellent understanding of Asta Planning software, being able to track progress against both the preconstruction and construction timeline, utilising jagged and straight-line methods A comprehensive understanding of all key procurement routes and contracts used in regional contracting. Be able to interrogate and understand tender documentation and collaboratively with the tender team produce complex preconstruction, design, procurement and construction programmes Be able to challenge the Project Programme and come up with different build solutions, phasing and methodology as alternative tendering options Produce construction narrative, method statements, programme commentary and answers to tender questions which can be used in our final submissions Develop detailed logistic plans which accurately depict how a project evolves during the build process and clearly demonstrate the projects logistical strategy Obtain prices for key site preliminaries producing scope of works and schedules for scaffolding, temporary electrics, cranes and access equipment Have a clear understanding of the role 3D and 4D planning in the industry and be able to demonstrate how this can be used both in preconstruction and construction Have good communication skills and be able to present planning and logistical strategies both internally to Senior Directors and to our external customers A team player who can work with Project teams collaboratively to achieve the necessary input, buy in into the project plan Work with Construction teams to develop Contract and target programmes, providing all necessary planning support Mentoring and training our next generation of project managers to be able to plan their own projects using Asta Power Project Be able to independently assess progress on site, produce accurate drop lines utilising jagged and straight-line methods and produce regular progress reports for Senior Management Accurately assess the impact of client changes against the original baseline programme and advise the Project Teams of the impact, supporting in any claim situation Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. If you're interested in the role, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Construction Planner, Engineering Planner, Building Planner, Project Scheduler, Project Planner, may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Heage, Derbyshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week, 08:30am 5:30pm. About Us: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. As part of our continued growth in the North Midland and Yorkshire region, we are looking to recruit a Senior Planner, based in our Head Office in Heage Derbyshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to take the lead on a variety of schemes both in preconstruction and in construction on site. We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner capable of fulfilling the complete planning role from project inception to completion. Be self-autonomous with guidance from the Regional Planner. Main duties and responsibilities : Ensure delivery of the complete planning role from preconstruction through to project completion including internal and external progress reporting, 'as built' record keeping, BIM requirements and team programme knowledge development on multiple concurrent projects Ensure the production of tender programmes and phasing plans are to requirement and include subcontract package information, project specific details and input from construction management team. Ensure the critical path is clearly identified and understood by associated teams Work with the preconstruction team and lead on the provision of planning information to successfully deliver associated tenders Work with design managers to produce a targeted and achievable design release schedule that meets construction programme requirements Ensure that an accurate contract programme is in place and agreed with the construction, design, and commercial teams at project award Regularly review and record construction progress with site teams and highlight areas of concern and assist with the introduction of appropriate mitigation measures Support site teams with any planning related matters and provide basic programme awareness training to junior members of the project team to aid individual development Skills and experience: An excellent understanding of Asta Planning software, being able to track progress against both the preconstruction and construction timeline, utilising jagged and straight-line methods A comprehensive understanding of all key procurement routes and contracts used in regional contracting. Be able to interrogate and understand tender documentation and collaboratively with the tender team produce complex preconstruction, design, procurement and construction programmes Be able to challenge the Project Programme and come up with different build solutions, phasing and methodology as alternative tendering options Produce construction narrative, method statements, programme commentary and answers to tender questions which can be used in our final submissions Develop detailed logistic plans which accurately depict how a project evolves during the build process and clearly demonstrate the projects logistical strategy Obtain prices for key site preliminaries producing scope of works and schedules for scaffolding, temporary electrics, cranes and access equipment Have a clear understanding of the role 3D and 4D planning in the industry and be able to demonstrate how this can be used both in preconstruction and construction Have good communication skills and be able to present planning and logistical strategies both internally to Senior Directors and to our external customers A team player who can work with Project teams collaboratively to achieve the necessary input, buy in into the project plan Work with Construction teams to develop Contract and target programmes, providing all necessary planning support Mentoring and training our next generation of project managers to be able to plan their own projects using Asta Power Project Be able to independently assess progress on site, produce accurate drop lines utilising jagged and straight-line methods and produce regular progress reports for Senior Management Accurately assess the impact of client changes against the original baseline programme and advise the Project Teams of the impact, supporting in any claim situation Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. If you're interested in the role, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Construction Planner, Engineering Planner, Building Planner, Project Scheduler, Project Planner, may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Planner Location: Bristol Office, based at 33 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4UA Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week, 08:30am 5:30pm. About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join our Bristol Office, based at 33 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4UA, to produce programmes for Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning activities for each project from tender through to completion; also reviewing the progress of programmes on a regular cycle and management reporting as directed. Main duties and responsibilities of the role will include : Deliver the complete planning role from preconstruction through to project completion including internal and external progress reporting, 'as built' record keeping, BIM requirements and team programme knowledge development Understanding and appreciation of the key tender documents at tender stage. These include: Employers Requirements / Specifications / Drawings / Phasing Plans / Overall Project Programme / General Strategy Develop tender programme and phasing plans as appropriate to include subcontract package information, project specific details and input from construction management team. Support the preconstruction team with planning information as required to successfully deliver associated tenders Work with design managers to produce a targeted and achievable design release schedule that meets construction programme requirements Ensure that an accurate contract programme is in place and agreed with the construction, design, and commercial teams at project award. Regularly review and record construction progress with site teams and highlight areas of concern and assist with the introduction of appropriate mitigation measures Produce straight line and jagged line programme updates each month to accurately record progress of both the contract and target programmes. Produce straight line and jagged line programme updates each month to accurately record progress of both the contract and target programmes. Take regular progress photographs each month and upload to Viewpoint 4P for future reference. Attend project meetings as required Collate appropriate information throughout the project life to inform future tender bids and construction processes, including lessons learn Be able to read / understand drawings and specifications Support the wellbeing of B&K staff, and wider project team members, at all times Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team or contribute to individual development Skills and experience we are seeking in the ideal candidate: Strong communication including writing reports and presenting Understanding engineering principles Time management and planning Organisation Methodological approach High Attention to detail Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of the key planning software including MS Project, Asta PowerProject and Primavera P6 and the ability to transfer files from one to another Ability to remain calm under pressure Strong Problem solving Budget and financial management Leadership Work as part of a team and individually Appreciation of 4D planning software and the requirements of a BIM project In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Construction Planner, Engineering Planner, Building Planner, Project Scheduler, Project Planner, may also be considered for this role.