Trainee Contract Assistant to Ops Manager (Auto or Construction) Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08916 Salary: £20,0000 -£30,0000 - depending on experience Location: Huntingdon office-based role Type: Permanent This is a brand-new opportunity to join a small well-established consultancy business who work within the construction industry. The Operations Manager could really do with a helping hand, to assist in taking the pressure off. You will be helping to run a particular Division of the business and with the right attitude and desire to get on this would be a ideal opportunity to learn the business and move into any direction be it surveying, project management, estimating or senior administration. For the first 3 - 6 months you would be shadowing the Operations Manager, after that it's likely to become clear where your strengths lie and it will likely be clear which path, within the business, is a fit for you. The majority of their business is based in London so you need to be able to drive so down the line, with training, you will have your independence to add value to the business. Duties under supervision. Assisting the Operations Manager with the day-to-day running of the division e.g. excel spreadsheets, answering emails, assisting and learning from colleagues, dealing with architects, principal contractors, engineers and clients. The role is very varied, covering administration, project management and surveying. Distribute required information and supply subcontractors with project information as needed. Contract review and generating requests for information (RFI's) Assist in development of schedules for various projects. Training will be provided, however the key skills required are: Good MS applications, particularly Excel. Have transferable skills etc. Making calls. Confidence in going out on your own, speaking to people face to face and over the phone. Have ambition & drive to grow and establish a career with the company. This is paramount as there are multiple different avenues you could go down. For example, if good with numbers, follow an Estimator path. Have the mental capacity to take on more complex jobs - surveys etc. Essential Candidate Criteria You will require a driving licence as 90% of the role is London based. First-hand training with the Operations Manager for the first 3-6 months. Candidates from a Construction background would be good also. It would be preferable if you came from either a construction industry or auto industry where Aftersales was your forte, as this role requires that particular attention to dealing with clients. Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum, plus statutory Bank Holidays (up to 5 days Annual leave to be taken at Christmas to coincide with the closure of the company). Auto enrol into workplace pension (on successful 3-month probationary period).
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Trainee Contract Assistant to Ops Manager (Auto or Construction) Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08916 Salary: £20,0000 -£30,0000 - depending on experience Location: Huntingdon office-based role Type: Permanent This is a brand-new opportunity to join a small well-established consultancy business who work within the construction industry. The Operations Manager could really do with a helping hand, to assist in taking the pressure off. You will be helping to run a particular Division of the business and with the right attitude and desire to get on this would be a ideal opportunity to learn the business and move into any direction be it surveying, project management, estimating or senior administration. For the first 3 - 6 months you would be shadowing the Operations Manager, after that it's likely to become clear where your strengths lie and it will likely be clear which path, within the business, is a fit for you. The majority of their business is based in London so you need to be able to drive so down the line, with training, you will have your independence to add value to the business. Duties under supervision. Assisting the Operations Manager with the day-to-day running of the division e.g. excel spreadsheets, answering emails, assisting and learning from colleagues, dealing with architects, principal contractors, engineers and clients. The role is very varied, covering administration, project management and surveying. Distribute required information and supply subcontractors with project information as needed. Contract review and generating requests for information (RFI's) Assist in development of schedules for various projects. Training will be provided, however the key skills required are: Good MS applications, particularly Excel. Have transferable skills etc. Making calls. Confidence in going out on your own, speaking to people face to face and over the phone. Have ambition & drive to grow and establish a career with the company. This is paramount as there are multiple different avenues you could go down. For example, if good with numbers, follow an Estimator path. Have the mental capacity to take on more complex jobs - surveys etc. Essential Candidate Criteria You will require a driving licence as 90% of the role is London based. First-hand training with the Operations Manager for the first 3-6 months. Candidates from a Construction background would be good also. It would be preferable if you came from either a construction industry or auto industry where Aftersales was your forte, as this role requires that particular attention to dealing with clients. Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum, plus statutory Bank Holidays (up to 5 days Annual leave to be taken at Christmas to coincide with the closure of the company). Auto enrol into workplace pension (on successful 3-month probationary period).
Company Info
Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology.
With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.”
They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you?
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Scheduler/Operations Assistant to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. You’ll enjoy a varied role reporting to our Operations Manager and working closely with the senior management team.
We are looking for someone commercially minded, who is a great forward planner thinking several steps ahead and has meticulous attention to detail to make sure that everything is in the right place at the right time. It would be advantageous for you to have a background in construction.
Position summary
Key responsibilities:
Scheduling of all construction operations and resources including operatives, plant, lorries and materials
Record keeping
Daily works diary
Track overruns and remedial works
Coordination estimators and project managers
Place material orders
Daily planning
Daily re-planning based on events
Prioritisation of assets
General administrative scheduling functions
Recommend improvements in methods and procedures to ensure a more efficient and cost
effective operation
Key skills
Essential
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent forward planner as well as being able to be responsive and reactive when necessary
Explores all possible eventualities and mitigates risk where possible
Can make decisions and prioritise based on assessing probabilities, outcomes and impact
Relevant scheduling/back office experience and/or logistics
Excellent organisational skills
Good use of initiative
Able to remain calm under pressure
Flexible and adaptable with a diplomatic attitude
Good communication skills both written and oral
Good IT skills
Desirable:
Construction industry knowledge
` Our Client offers:
Competitive pay
Employed and CIS positions
50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers)
Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re
busy)
28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions
South East England job locations
Plenty of internal training opportunities
Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service)
Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow
Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events
Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable
Jul 27, 2022
Full time
Company Info
Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology.
With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.”
They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you?
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Scheduler/Operations Assistant to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. You’ll enjoy a varied role reporting to our Operations Manager and working closely with the senior management team.
We are looking for someone commercially minded, who is a great forward planner thinking several steps ahead and has meticulous attention to detail to make sure that everything is in the right place at the right time. It would be advantageous for you to have a background in construction.
Position summary
Key responsibilities:
Scheduling of all construction operations and resources including operatives, plant, lorries and materials
Record keeping
Daily works diary
Track overruns and remedial works
Coordination estimators and project managers
Place material orders
Daily planning
Daily re-planning based on events
Prioritisation of assets
General administrative scheduling functions
Recommend improvements in methods and procedures to ensure a more efficient and cost
effective operation
Key skills
Essential
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent forward planner as well as being able to be responsive and reactive when necessary
Explores all possible eventualities and mitigates risk where possible
Can make decisions and prioritise based on assessing probabilities, outcomes and impact
Relevant scheduling/back office experience and/or logistics
Excellent organisational skills
Good use of initiative
Able to remain calm under pressure
Flexible and adaptable with a diplomatic attitude
Good communication skills both written and oral
Good IT skills
Desirable:
Construction industry knowledge
` Our Client offers:
Competitive pay
Employed and CIS positions
50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers)
Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re
busy)
28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions
South East England job locations
Plenty of internal training opportunities
Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service)
Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow
Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events
Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
An exciting position has arisen for one of our construction consultants based in Hampshire.
They are seeking a full time assistant to support the Build Manager typically with site inspections, site reports and pricing and costings of work packages within external envelope projects typically cladding, facades, curtain walling and glazing.
Ideally you come from a contractors or consultants background either as a commercial Estimator/QS, Site Coordinator, Engineer or Office Assistant although a construction background is the important background.
In return you will be joining a busy, established construction consultant expanding their workload in this region.
Occasional staying away will be needed as they work across the UK (expenses paid).
Genuine progression and competitive salary for the right person
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
An exciting position has arisen for one of our construction consultants based in Hampshire.
They are seeking a full time assistant to support the Build Manager typically with site inspections, site reports and pricing and costings of work packages within external envelope projects typically cladding, facades, curtain walling and glazing.
Ideally you come from a contractors or consultants background either as a commercial Estimator/QS, Site Coordinator, Engineer or Office Assistant although a construction background is the important background.
In return you will be joining a busy, established construction consultant expanding their workload in this region.
Occasional staying away will be needed as they work across the UK (expenses paid).
Genuine progression and competitive salary for the right person