Northamptonshire, social housing, £43,778, Northampton, asset investment manager, maintenance, voids Your new company You will work for a leading housing association based in Northamptonshire. They manage over 10000 housing stock and have been operating for over 10 years. Your new role Working within the planned maintenance team (Asset Investment), you will work as an Asset Investment Manager managing a Senior Project Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Project Surveyor and Apprentice. You will lead an asset investment team to deliver the organisation's annual asset investment programme for home improvements - New Kitchen and Bathrooms, Re-roofing, wall insulation etc, as well as ensuring the effective and consistent management of external contracts for asset investment and support the delivery of compliance contracts' including all other asset and estate management contracted services. A knowledge of dis-repair claims would be advantageous. What you'll need to succeed You will have a relevant construction related qualification as well as a strong background in social housing maintenance sector. You will have experience in delivering an asset investment programme of works and services to leaseholders and tenants. You will have experience in managing a multi-site service and be keen to manage a team. What you'll get in return You will receive a basic salary of £ 43,778 as well as a local government pension, free parking, flexible working and the opportunity to grow in a team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Northamptonshire, social housing, £43,778, Northampton, asset investment manager, maintenance, voids Your new company You will work for a leading housing association based in Northamptonshire. They manage over 10000 housing stock and have been operating for over 10 years. Your new role Working within the planned maintenance team (Asset Investment), you will work as an Asset Investment Manager managing a Senior Project Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Project Surveyor and Apprentice. You will lead an asset investment team to deliver the organisation's annual asset investment programme for home improvements - New Kitchen and Bathrooms, Re-roofing, wall insulation etc, as well as ensuring the effective and consistent management of external contracts for asset investment and support the delivery of compliance contracts' including all other asset and estate management contracted services. A knowledge of dis-repair claims would be advantageous. What you'll need to succeed You will have a relevant construction related qualification as well as a strong background in social housing maintenance sector. You will have experience in delivering an asset investment programme of works and services to leaseholders and tenants. You will have experience in managing a multi-site service and be keen to manage a team. What you'll get in return You will receive a basic salary of £ 43,778 as well as a local government pension, free parking, flexible working and the opportunity to grow in a team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
We have a great opportunity for a Site Manager to join our development located on Lower Bristol Road, Bath. Bath Junction will be the largest purpose-built build-to-rent scheme in Bath. There will be 316 well designed, high quality and attractive build-to-rent units. The space will include over 7,000 square feet of flexible commercial space. As Site Manager, you'll be managing processes to ensure the project is completed to the highest possible standard, on time, safely and profitably resulting in a satisfied client. As the Site Manager you'll be managing the internal works overseeing quality, safety and pace to ensure that projects and work is completed to the highest possible standard, on time, safely and profitably resulting in satisfied clients. The main remit of Site Manager will be to manage the works on site, managing quality, safety, and pace to ensure that projects and work is completed on time to the required standard. You will manage subcontractors and communicate instructions / directions in relation to the construction working programme and arrange and attend subcontractor meetings with Project Manager and Quantity Surveyors. The successful candidate will need to maintain sight of drawings and plans in order to understand costs and budgets with a view to eliminating or minimising waste. Additional to this the successful candidate will hold responsibility for tasks within the development / project as delegated by the Project Manager. About You We're looking for an individual who is educated to NVQ Level 3, 'A' Level or HNC standard in a relevant discipline or who has the equivalent experience. With good communication skills and a technical aptitude, you need to possess a SMSTS certificate, First Aid certificate and hold a valid CSCS card. We'd like you to have experience of working with high rise buildings, student accommodation builds or BTR builds and be comfortable working in an extremely fast paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel are a must, as are strong management and leadership capabilities We'd like you to have experience of working with high rise buildings, student accommodation or BTR and you need to be capable working in an extremely fast paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel are a must, as are strong management and leadership capabilities. Why Join Us? Watkin Jones offers an in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications, as well as a company car or car allowance, discretionary annual bonus, a health cash plan, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive shopping discounts. Watkin Jones' success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus, and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development. About Us Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes, with 52,000+ homes developed and in-build across 135 schemes. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 22,000 units across 64 schemes, reflecting approximately £1.7bn of assets under management, giving us unique and unrivalled insight into what tenants and investors desire. Our company was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016, and have a current market cap of c.£250m. In FY2022 we generated gross revenue of £407m and a Gross Profit of £67m. Our position in the market is based on a 'capital light' model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
We have a great opportunity for a Site Manager to join our development located on Lower Bristol Road, Bath. Bath Junction will be the largest purpose-built build-to-rent scheme in Bath. There will be 316 well designed, high quality and attractive build-to-rent units. The space will include over 7,000 square feet of flexible commercial space. As Site Manager, you'll be managing processes to ensure the project is completed to the highest possible standard, on time, safely and profitably resulting in a satisfied client. As the Site Manager you'll be managing the internal works overseeing quality, safety and pace to ensure that projects and work is completed to the highest possible standard, on time, safely and profitably resulting in satisfied clients. The main remit of Site Manager will be to manage the works on site, managing quality, safety, and pace to ensure that projects and work is completed on time to the required standard. You will manage subcontractors and communicate instructions / directions in relation to the construction working programme and arrange and attend subcontractor meetings with Project Manager and Quantity Surveyors. The successful candidate will need to maintain sight of drawings and plans in order to understand costs and budgets with a view to eliminating or minimising waste. Additional to this the successful candidate will hold responsibility for tasks within the development / project as delegated by the Project Manager. About You We're looking for an individual who is educated to NVQ Level 3, 'A' Level or HNC standard in a relevant discipline or who has the equivalent experience. With good communication skills and a technical aptitude, you need to possess a SMSTS certificate, First Aid certificate and hold a valid CSCS card. We'd like you to have experience of working with high rise buildings, student accommodation builds or BTR builds and be comfortable working in an extremely fast paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel are a must, as are strong management and leadership capabilities We'd like you to have experience of working with high rise buildings, student accommodation or BTR and you need to be capable working in an extremely fast paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel are a must, as are strong management and leadership capabilities. Why Join Us? Watkin Jones offers an in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications, as well as a company car or car allowance, discretionary annual bonus, a health cash plan, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive shopping discounts. Watkin Jones' success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus, and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development. About Us Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes, with 52,000+ homes developed and in-build across 135 schemes. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 22,000 units across 64 schemes, reflecting approximately £1.7bn of assets under management, giving us unique and unrivalled insight into what tenants and investors desire. Our company was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016, and have a current market cap of c.£250m. In FY2022 we generated gross revenue of £407m and a Gross Profit of £67m. Our position in the market is based on a 'capital light' model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders.
A long established contracting company are now looking to recruit a commercially astute and talented Managing Quantity Surveyor.
This position demands a conscientious individual from a contracting background, who must demonstrate strong commercial skills and business acumen.
The MQS will have:
* Time served as MQS.
* Proven commercial track record and experience of managing a team of surveyors in a main contracting environment.
* Multi sector experience (ideally Housing, Education, Industrial, Health, – Private sector and Public sector)
* Solid JCT suite of contracts experience. (experience of claims preparation an advantage)
* Strong Cash management experience along with High level of knowledge of Construction act payment timetable / payment certs.
* Ability to review in detail contracts, orders and payments in a timely manner.
* Detailed D&B experience / High level of Design & Build exp inc 2 stage tenders.
* Experience of detailed CVR reporting and taking an active and questioning role in project reviews
* Ability to set tasks and ensure compliance within team
* Ability to drive through Value Engineering to improve bottom line whilst adhering to Employers requirements.
* Experience of pre-construction cost management and pricing.
* Main Contractor Background -Stable work history with sustained periods at previous Employers
* New Build / New build / refurb experience (Not Decent Homes, Kitchens / bathrooms, maintenance etc)
* Technically knowledgeable on most general construction methods, including modern methods of construction, steel frame, concrete frame, timber frame etc.
* Ability to report effectively Internally & Externally (knowledge of evision or similar an advantage)
* High level of experience of managing timely procurement process on multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to galvanise and bring together teams whether commercial or operational and ensure the Team ethos is promoted at all times.
* High level of ambition and drive yet fully grounded to carry out MQS role in detail to build and improve team and develop succession planning over a number of years.
* Highly safety conscious to ensure safety is enshrined in all commercial processes.
The role is to join a growing team, with good pipeline. Division will be £30 million turnover within a broader business.
The package on offer comprises of a generous basic salary complemented by a car allowance.
Please Robert Ferrari in confidence or e-mail your CV at you earliest convenience
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
A long established contracting company are now looking to recruit a commercially astute and talented Managing Quantity Surveyor.
This position demands a conscientious individual from a contracting background, who must demonstrate strong commercial skills and business acumen.
The MQS will have:
* Time served as MQS.
* Proven commercial track record and experience of managing a team of surveyors in a main contracting environment.
* Multi sector experience (ideally Housing, Education, Industrial, Health, – Private sector and Public sector)
* Solid JCT suite of contracts experience. (experience of claims preparation an advantage)
* Strong Cash management experience along with High level of knowledge of Construction act payment timetable / payment certs.
* Ability to review in detail contracts, orders and payments in a timely manner.
* Detailed D&B experience / High level of Design & Build exp inc 2 stage tenders.
* Experience of detailed CVR reporting and taking an active and questioning role in project reviews
* Ability to set tasks and ensure compliance within team
* Ability to drive through Value Engineering to improve bottom line whilst adhering to Employers requirements.
* Experience of pre-construction cost management and pricing.
* Main Contractor Background -Stable work history with sustained periods at previous Employers
* New Build / New build / refurb experience (Not Decent Homes, Kitchens / bathrooms, maintenance etc)
* Technically knowledgeable on most general construction methods, including modern methods of construction, steel frame, concrete frame, timber frame etc.
* Ability to report effectively Internally & Externally (knowledge of evision or similar an advantage)
* High level of experience of managing timely procurement process on multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to galvanise and bring together teams whether commercial or operational and ensure the Team ethos is promoted at all times.
* High level of ambition and drive yet fully grounded to carry out MQS role in detail to build and improve team and develop succession planning over a number of years.
* Highly safety conscious to ensure safety is enshrined in all commercial processes.
The role is to join a growing team, with good pipeline. Division will be £30 million turnover within a broader business.
The package on offer comprises of a generous basic salary complemented by a car allowance.
Please Robert Ferrari in confidence or e-mail your CV at you earliest convenience
Construction Jobs
BL2, Little Lever, Borough of Bolton
Our client, based in Greater Manchester, is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on a temporary to permanent basis.
The position is due to start towards the end of the month on a full time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.
The ideal candidate will have a HNC qualification and minimum of two years’ experience in the sector, however this requirement can be flexible.
Duties will include (but not limited to):
* Working on small to large scale refurbishment projects within the Social Housing Sector of up to half a million in value
* Majority of projects will include kitchen and bathroom refurbs, wet room and hand rail fittings and some school refurbs
* Compiling Bills of Quantities for live projects, working with the delivery team and assisting in ordering and managing materials on site
* Pricing up and invoicing new works
* Carrying out site inspections during progress of work
* Signing off variations and completing final re-measures
* Assisting Management in identifying new revenue streams to tap into
Experience required:
HNC qualified or equivalent degree
Minimum two years’ experience within the sector
Preferably experience on the contractor side
Social Housing experience desirable
Working hours:
37 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30 but flexible
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
KEYWORDS: QS, Quantity Surveyor, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Capital Work
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £50 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews!*
*Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details
Aug 14, 2020
Our client, based in Greater Manchester, is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on a temporary to permanent basis.
The position is due to start towards the end of the month on a full time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.
The ideal candidate will have a HNC qualification and minimum of two years’ experience in the sector, however this requirement can be flexible.
Duties will include (but not limited to):
* Working on small to large scale refurbishment projects within the Social Housing Sector of up to half a million in value
* Majority of projects will include kitchen and bathroom refurbs, wet room and hand rail fittings and some school refurbs
* Compiling Bills of Quantities for live projects, working with the delivery team and assisting in ordering and managing materials on site
* Pricing up and invoicing new works
* Carrying out site inspections during progress of work
* Signing off variations and completing final re-measures
* Assisting Management in identifying new revenue streams to tap into
Experience required:
HNC qualified or equivalent degree
Minimum two years’ experience within the sector
Preferably experience on the contractor side
Social Housing experience desirable
Working hours:
37 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30 but flexible
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
KEYWORDS: QS, Quantity Surveyor, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Capital Work
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £50 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews!*
*Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details
We are looking to hire a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a South West civil engineering contractor based near Bath.
You will take over a turnover of circa £30m per annum made up of traditional civils projects from £1m to £15m in individual value covering the following sectors:
Water - Treatment works, Reservoirs, Pumping stations, Major pipelines
Environment Agency - Flood alleviation, bunding and waterways
Concrete Structures Projects mainly fall under the NEC form of contract. We are looking for an experienced "Managing Surveyor" to join the business and oversee a team of 6 Quantity Surveyors of varying levels. The role of the Managing Quantity Surveyor will cover:
Management of all live contracts
Commercial Reporting to the Commercial Manager
Tendering and Bid Support
Contract review
Hands on management of large projects
Commercial responsibility for circa £15m per annum
Management and development of the commercial team
Client liaisonWe are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:
Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying essential
Experience commercially managing multiple civil engineering projects
NEC proficient (IchemE and ICE a bonus)
Broad experience across a range of civil engineering projects.
Management experienceThe role will cover projects across Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire. Our client is also open to candidates genuinely looking to relocate.
Girling Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
May 07, 2020
Permanent
We are looking to hire a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a South West civil engineering contractor based near Bath.
You will take over a turnover of circa £30m per annum made up of traditional civils projects from £1m to £15m in individual value covering the following sectors:
Water - Treatment works, Reservoirs, Pumping stations, Major pipelines
Environment Agency - Flood alleviation, bunding and waterways
Concrete Structures Projects mainly fall under the NEC form of contract. We are looking for an experienced "Managing Surveyor" to join the business and oversee a team of 6 Quantity Surveyors of varying levels. The role of the Managing Quantity Surveyor will cover:
Management of all live contracts
Commercial Reporting to the Commercial Manager
Tendering and Bid Support
Contract review
Hands on management of large projects
Commercial responsibility for circa £15m per annum
Management and development of the commercial team
Client liaisonWe are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:
Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying essential
Experience commercially managing multiple civil engineering projects
NEC proficient (IchemE and ICE a bonus)
Broad experience across a range of civil engineering projects.
Management experienceThe role will cover projects across Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire. Our client is also open to candidates genuinely looking to relocate.
Girling Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy