Construction Recruitment
East Sussex, Surrey, South and South East London area
Company Info
With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years.
They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.
Job Purpose
You will need to demonstrate an ability in undertaking inspections of building works in progress in new build residential sites, liaising with Building Contractors and preparing reports for Employer’s Agents and Project Management.
The work will involve undertaking regular inspections of residential new builds to monitor progress, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements, identifying discrepancies, preparing written reports with supporting photographs on weekly intervals and organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the Client in attendance.
You will also need to demonstrate experience in projects including a good understanding of passive fire safety.
Hours:
35 Hours a week
Position summary
Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:
Keep yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance
Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements
Good observation to be able to identify discrepancies and raise these appropriately
Prepare written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in a timely way
Organise snagging and end of defect inspections with the client
Maintain a good client relationship throughout
Candidate Requirements:
Preferably a member of ICWIC, or other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE
Our client would be keen to help you working towards these
Experience of writing professional reports to a high standard
Must be able to demonstrate excellent up to date technical knowledge
Be able to organise and prioritise own workloads
Good communicator both written and oral
Capable of working under their own initiative and as part of a group
Able to work under pressure
Take a pride in your work and ensure it reflects our company image and expectations
Continue to learn and develop your knowledge ensuring it is relevant and up-to-date
Key Values
Professional Integrity
Technical Expertise
Solution Focused
Reliable Personal Service
Nov 08, 2021
Permanent
Company Info
With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years.
They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.
Job Purpose
You will need to demonstrate an ability in undertaking inspections of building works in progress in new build residential sites, liaising with Building Contractors and preparing reports for Employer’s Agents and Project Management.
The work will involve undertaking regular inspections of residential new builds to monitor progress, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements, identifying discrepancies, preparing written reports with supporting photographs on weekly intervals and organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the Client in attendance.
You will also need to demonstrate experience in projects including a good understanding of passive fire safety.
Hours:
35 Hours a week
Position summary
Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:
Keep yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance
Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements
Good observation to be able to identify discrepancies and raise these appropriately
Prepare written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in a timely way
Organise snagging and end of defect inspections with the client
Maintain a good client relationship throughout
Candidate Requirements:
Preferably a member of ICWIC, or other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE
Our client would be keen to help you working towards these
Experience of writing professional reports to a high standard
Must be able to demonstrate excellent up to date technical knowledge
Be able to organise and prioritise own workloads
Good communicator both written and oral
Capable of working under their own initiative and as part of a group
Able to work under pressure
Take a pride in your work and ensure it reflects our company image and expectations
Continue to learn and develop your knowledge ensuring it is relevant and up-to-date
Key Values
Professional Integrity
Technical Expertise
Solution Focused
Reliable Personal Service
Construction Recruitment
Orpington (Hybrid Working)
Company Info
With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years.
They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for a Surveyor to diversify their skills in a sector that is becoming increasingly in demand.
We are currently looking for two full time Surveyors to join our clients small Fire Support Team in the fast-growing Fire Safety sector. You will have a desire to specialise in Fire Protection and will be willing to undertake further training in this area in order to progress your career.
Hours:
35 Hours a week
Position summary
Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:
Site Inspections
Information Gathering and Product Research
Reporting to Partners
Candidate Requirements:
Have a background in construction or Building Control/NHBC or will be qualified in Building Surveying/Fire Engineering or another relevant construction related discipline to at least HNC level.
Be willing to undertake further training and sit exams (fully funded).
Demonstrate the ability to research issues and obtain information from Manufacturers/suppliers/British Standards etc.
Hold a CSCS card or obtain one during the first 6 months of employment.
Have a basic understanding of Building Regulations and Industry Standards
Have an interest in technical detail.
An understanding of contract administration and experience of document management systems would also be advantageous.
Key Values
Professional Integrity
Technical Expertise
Solution Focused
Reliable Personal Service
Nov 08, 2021
Permanent
Company Info
With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years.
They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for a Surveyor to diversify their skills in a sector that is becoming increasingly in demand.
We are currently looking for two full time Surveyors to join our clients small Fire Support Team in the fast-growing Fire Safety sector. You will have a desire to specialise in Fire Protection and will be willing to undertake further training in this area in order to progress your career.
Hours:
35 Hours a week
Position summary
Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:
Site Inspections
Information Gathering and Product Research
Reporting to Partners
Candidate Requirements:
Have a background in construction or Building Control/NHBC or will be qualified in Building Surveying/Fire Engineering or another relevant construction related discipline to at least HNC level.
Be willing to undertake further training and sit exams (fully funded).
Demonstrate the ability to research issues and obtain information from Manufacturers/suppliers/British Standards etc.
Hold a CSCS card or obtain one during the first 6 months of employment.
Have a basic understanding of Building Regulations and Industry Standards
Have an interest in technical detail.
An understanding of contract administration and experience of document management systems would also be advantageous.
Key Values
Professional Integrity
Technical Expertise
Solution Focused
Reliable Personal Service
Responsible for the overall lead and management of clear, consistent and quality fire safety management, repairs and improvements, on a strategic and operational level to all LB Waltham Forest Council Housing stock.Ensuring LBWF Housing service meets both statutory and non-statutory fire safety responsibilities in relation to legislation and associated building regulations.Provide a professional advisory service, embracing all areas of fire safety management within an overall focus on Health and Safety.
Coordinate Health and Safety Compliance.
Ensure fire risk assessments, inspections and audits across all stock, including residential premises, and are undertaken. Develop and implement fire safety emergency plans and procedures for all residential, and other premises as required.
Provide leadership and expert technical knowledge to manage compliance of all aspects of fire safety and general Health and Safety compliance across all assets, ensuring that the services are maintained and improved.
Providing on going advice on the competency of contractors to undertake works and ensuring robust contract management of the selected contractors by monitoring quality of work to determine compliance with fire safety legislation and guidance.
Establish mechanisms to manage and maintain property information for all aspects of building works relating to fire to ensure compliance with requirements.
Prepare fire safety reports and statistical information as required
Develop and establish working relationships with the LFB. Design in collaboration with the LFB customer interaction and fire safety awareness programmes.
Provide information and data on area of expertise to other members of the team as required
Ensuring databases are maintained, record keeping updated, quality of work is inspected.
Work closely with all other staff within WF Housing Services, providing technical advice and support on all aspects in relation to fire safety.
Support the Div Director Assets in the development of WTFD approach in implementing the Hackitt recommendations .Keep up to date with all changes in building regulations, policies and best practice, research new building products and ensure we are compliant with legislation and good practice.
1. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulation for managing fire safety
Essential
1. Proven leadership skills demonstrating ability in delivering effective compliance procedures and services
Desirable
1. Experience of setting up monitoring systems to assess risk
Essential
1. Carry out inspections
Essential
1. Experience managing a team ensuring compliance
Desirable
1. Experience of delivering training
Desirable
1. Developing and delivering policy and procedures
Essential
1. Experience in a similar role
Essential
1. Excellent communication and presentation skills
Essential
1. Ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation
Essential
1. Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Essential
Jul 14, 2020
Responsible for the overall lead and management of clear, consistent and quality fire safety management, repairs and improvements, on a strategic and operational level to all LB Waltham Forest Council Housing stock.Ensuring LBWF Housing service meets both statutory and non-statutory fire safety responsibilities in relation to legislation and associated building regulations.Provide a professional advisory service, embracing all areas of fire safety management within an overall focus on Health and Safety.
Coordinate Health and Safety Compliance.
Ensure fire risk assessments, inspections and audits across all stock, including residential premises, and are undertaken. Develop and implement fire safety emergency plans and procedures for all residential, and other premises as required.
Provide leadership and expert technical knowledge to manage compliance of all aspects of fire safety and general Health and Safety compliance across all assets, ensuring that the services are maintained and improved.
Providing on going advice on the competency of contractors to undertake works and ensuring robust contract management of the selected contractors by monitoring quality of work to determine compliance with fire safety legislation and guidance.
Establish mechanisms to manage and maintain property information for all aspects of building works relating to fire to ensure compliance with requirements.
Prepare fire safety reports and statistical information as required
Develop and establish working relationships with the LFB. Design in collaboration with the LFB customer interaction and fire safety awareness programmes.
Provide information and data on area of expertise to other members of the team as required
Ensuring databases are maintained, record keeping updated, quality of work is inspected.
Work closely with all other staff within WF Housing Services, providing technical advice and support on all aspects in relation to fire safety.
Support the Div Director Assets in the development of WTFD approach in implementing the Hackitt recommendations .Keep up to date with all changes in building regulations, policies and best practice, research new building products and ensure we are compliant with legislation and good practice.
1. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulation for managing fire safety
Essential
1. Proven leadership skills demonstrating ability in delivering effective compliance procedures and services
Desirable
1. Experience of setting up monitoring systems to assess risk
Essential
1. Carry out inspections
Essential
1. Experience managing a team ensuring compliance
Desirable
1. Experience of delivering training
Desirable
1. Developing and delivering policy and procedures
Essential
1. Experience in a similar role
Essential
1. Excellent communication and presentation skills
Essential
1. Ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation
Essential
1. Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Essential