Build Force Talent UK Ltd

2 job(s) at Build Force Talent UK Ltd

Build Force Talent UK Ltd Bromley, Kent
03/03/2026
Full time
An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join a principal contractor based in Southeast London, delivering construction, cladding, refurbishment, and property solutions across England - from London to the Northwest, and everywhere in between. Responsible for all design and technical aspects of projects ensuring delivery on budget and to programme. This will entail effective management of external consultants together with the ability to communicate effectively with the wider team and business partners. Ensure the design is fully coordinated and complies with requirements and current regulations, to achieve the necessary approvals and enable a start on site in line with agreed programmes. Office: Southeast London Salary: up to £95,000 Knowledge & Experience: High rise residential development experience. Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Chartered status (RIBA / CIOB / ICE / IStructE) desirable but not essential CDM / Principal Designer qualification desirable. BR PD experience desirable. Relevant Building Safety or Fire Safetycertification. Proven track record as a Design Manager across Facades and Cladding ideal You will need: Capability to lead and coordinate with managers across a wider team. Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible,good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, work's well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues. Effective people management of direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, giving feedback, direction, support and coaching. Effective communication with all levelsof management and project teams, both internaland external to the Company. Proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of the design and technical process in relation to residential buildings. Knowledge of methodology and sequencing processin delivering a construction projectincluding design and pre-construction activities. Understanding of the buildingsafety legislative framework, including the BuildingSafety Act, Building Regulations (duty holder roles & competency requirements and the HRB Procedure Regulations. Experience in designer scoping. Offering a day working from home Company Benefits If you are interested in this position please apply for further details
Build Force Talent UK Ltd Bromley, Kent
03/03/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a principal contractor based in South East London within their Planned Works division. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, managing key relationships with Clients, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Operational leads and Finance teams. Salary - negotiable depending on experience Managing all commercial and financial aspects across assigned projects to ensure robust reporting of profit and loss outputs via monthly CVR process. Potential line management of other QS resources as required with full responsibility of reporting monthly against budget, preparing monthly valuations to ensure the business receives full payment for all work activities and projects are delivered in line with the company's financial targets. Responsible for procurement, sub-account management, business commercial forecasting and management of business commercial risks with early interventions on applying mitigation strategies. Knowledge & Experience BSC Quantity Surveying. HND / HNC Quantity surveying. Pricing models: NHF SOR codes, basket rates, schedule of items, bill of quantities. IT Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Commercial software packages COINS & C-Link. JCT, NEC, TPC, PPC and NHF standard forms of contract (JCT essential). Previous Quantity surveying experience within the social housing and planned works sector. Qualities and Behaviours Strong commercial and business awareness. Excellent communication skills. Professional, flexible approach. 'Can Do' attitude with solution led teamwork approach to getting work tasks completed diligently and on time. High level of integrity and honesty. Strength of character to enforce corporate policies respectfully. If you are interested in the above role please APPLY NOW