Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction - London
Our client, a medium sized building construction contractor are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on construction projects in and around London. Projects are predominately high end residential, refurbishments, although they work on prestigious commercial contracts as well. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of projects.
Location:
Central London
Remuneration
andpound55,000 - andpound85,000 per annum plus benefits
Requirements
5+ Years of Quantity Surveying experience
Building Construction background
JCT & NEC forms of contract knowledge
Monthly Valuations and CVRs
Final Account Resolution
Provide Value Management advice
Ensure monthly WIPS figures are accurate and on time
Manage Contractual Correspondence
Identify Claim Situations
Ensure contractual Obligations are complied with
Actively ensure compliance with Site Operations Plan and procedures
Review and manage procurement handover with internal project team
Responsible for Administration of Contract Documents
If you are interested in hearing more please contact info@quantitysurveyorjobs.co.uk
We specialise in QS, Cost managers, Quantity Surveyor jobs, Quantity Surveying in London and UK Wide. We cover Construction, Residential, Commercial, fit-out, joinery, groundworks, Civil Engineering, PQS Consultancy, M&E Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveying Jobs, Project Quantity Surveyors and more.
Jan 26, 2020
Full time
Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction - London
Our client, a medium sized building construction contractor are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on construction projects in and around London. Projects are predominately high end residential, refurbishments, although they work on prestigious commercial contracts as well. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of projects.
Location:
Central London
Remuneration
andpound55,000 - andpound85,000 per annum plus benefits
Requirements
5+ Years of Quantity Surveying experience
Building Construction background
JCT & NEC forms of contract knowledge
Monthly Valuations and CVRs
Final Account Resolution
Provide Value Management advice
Ensure monthly WIPS figures are accurate and on time
Manage Contractual Correspondence
Identify Claim Situations
Ensure contractual Obligations are complied with
Actively ensure compliance with Site Operations Plan and procedures
Review and manage procurement handover with internal project team
Responsible for Administration of Contract Documents
If you are interested in hearing more please contact info@quantitysurveyorjobs.co.uk
We specialise in QS, Cost managers, Quantity Surveyor jobs, Quantity Surveying in London and UK Wide. We cover Construction, Residential, Commercial, fit-out, joinery, groundworks, Civil Engineering, PQS Consultancy, M&E Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveying Jobs, Project Quantity Surveyors and more.
Building Surveyor
A multi-disciplinary Private Practice based in London is seeking a client-facing Building Surveyor to join their rapidly growing team.
Our client is looking for someone who is committed to delivering work of the best quality and who will uphold the professional standards of the RICS. The successful Building Surveyor will carry out a broad variety of traditional building surveying services including specification writing, contract administration and schedules of condition whilst being responsible for building and maintaining client relationships. They must have an eye for detail and a thorough understanding of building defects, maintenance and repairs.
They need to have experience of:
a wide range of structural and building defects
preparing and presenting comprehensive, accurate survey reports
providing clear, concise, justified conclusions
working independently and within a team structure
liaising with clients, both verbally and through written correspondence
This consultancy primarily focuses on high-end residential refurbishment projects throughout West London and the West End and boasts both celebrity and high net-worth individuals as clients.
The Successful Building Surveyor
3+ years industry experience
Organised, and capable of handling multiple projects and clients
Enrolled on the APC pathway
A RICS accredited degree
A positive, client-facing demeanour
In Return?
£40,000 - £45,000
Performance-based bonus
Uncapped career progression
Professional fees accounted for
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Continued training and CPD
Additional benefits
If you're a Building Surveyor considering your career options, please contact us info@buildingsurveyorjobs.co.uk for an informative and confidential discussion.
Building Surveyor / Assistant Building Surveyor / London / Surrey / MRICS / London / APC / RICS Recruitment
Required skills
Building Surveyor / Assistant Building Surveyor / London / UK / MRICS / London / APC
Jan 25, 2020
Full time
Building Surveyor
A multi-disciplinary Private Practice based in London is seeking a client-facing Building Surveyor to join their rapidly growing team.
Our client is looking for someone who is committed to delivering work of the best quality and who will uphold the professional standards of the RICS. The successful Building Surveyor will carry out a broad variety of traditional building surveying services including specification writing, contract administration and schedules of condition whilst being responsible for building and maintaining client relationships. They must have an eye for detail and a thorough understanding of building defects, maintenance and repairs.
They need to have experience of:
a wide range of structural and building defects
preparing and presenting comprehensive, accurate survey reports
providing clear, concise, justified conclusions
working independently and within a team structure
liaising with clients, both verbally and through written correspondence
This consultancy primarily focuses on high-end residential refurbishment projects throughout West London and the West End and boasts both celebrity and high net-worth individuals as clients.
The Successful Building Surveyor
3+ years industry experience
Organised, and capable of handling multiple projects and clients
Enrolled on the APC pathway
A RICS accredited degree
A positive, client-facing demeanour
In Return?
£40,000 - £45,000
Performance-based bonus
Uncapped career progression
Professional fees accounted for
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Continued training and CPD
Additional benefits
If you're a Building Surveyor considering your career options, please contact us info@buildingsurveyorjobs.co.uk for an informative and confidential discussion.
Building Surveyor / Assistant Building Surveyor / London / Surrey / MRICS / London / APC / RICS Recruitment
Required skills
Building Surveyor / Assistant Building Surveyor / London / UK / MRICS / London / APC
Contract Manager (Landscaping) – London £40,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Benefits UCA Consulting has been retained by this leading and established Landscape Design and Installation developer to grow their commercial team. They require two Contracts Managers to manage some of the most prestigious commercial clients in the South East and London. This will be a site based position and will consist of commercial landscaping around major developments. Here you will be expected to take day to day operational responsibility for a number of large contracts and oversee several teams of landscapers who carry out contracts ranging from £10k and £500k. You will have proven experience at a similar management level within the commercial soft landscape sector. You must have strong leadership, planning and organisational skills, good technical knowledge and the ability to maintain a highly motivated work force and work well under pressure are essential. In return the company is able to offer an attractive package which includes; car, phone, laptop, fuel and stay away allowance provided.
Jan 16, 2020
Full time
Contract Manager (Landscaping) – London £40,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Benefits UCA Consulting has been retained by this leading and established Landscape Design and Installation developer to grow their commercial team. They require two Contracts Managers to manage some of the most prestigious commercial clients in the South East and London. This will be a site based position and will consist of commercial landscaping around major developments. Here you will be expected to take day to day operational responsibility for a number of large contracts and oversee several teams of landscapers who carry out contracts ranging from £10k and £500k. You will have proven experience at a similar management level within the commercial soft landscape sector. You must have strong leadership, planning and organisational skills, good technical knowledge and the ability to maintain a highly motivated work force and work well under pressure are essential. In return the company is able to offer an attractive package which includes; car, phone, laptop, fuel and stay away allowance provided.
My client is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered timber products. Operating from eight sites around the UK, its Timber Engineering business designs and manufactures Roof Trusses and Engineered Floors. Role We are looking for an Estimator to join our team based in Bristol. The role offers a great opportunity for someone with building experience to support our wide ranging customers with site measures and quotations. We are a fast-growing business who takes our people development responsibilities seriously. As part of this investment in people, we will provide the training and the tools needed for the role. Responsibilities These include (but are not exhaustive): To maintain customer liaison and provide a knowledgeable technical service both from the branch and as part of site visits. To interpret customer requirements and prepare appropriate quotations and provide any technical details that may be necessary. To generate enquiries from new and existing customers, to follow up quotations and obtain orders on behalf of the Company. Attributes Essential Previous experience of working in a similar role, using Mitek or other engineered software. Results orientated and able to get it right first time. Customer focussed with excellent customer service skills. Well-organised and able to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks. Good communication skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate effectively at all levels. Detail conscious and able to ensure work is completely accurately and within time constraints. Excellent PC skills including experience of MS Office. Full driving licence and able to travel across the SE/South Midland Region. Preferred Experience of working in a multi-site environment. Benefits These include: Salary dependant on experience 30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays rising to 33 after 1 years full service. Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Cover Childcare Voucher Scheme Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.00am to 5.00pm). Further Information Location – Bristol
Jan 14, 2020
Full time
My client is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered timber products. Operating from eight sites around the UK, its Timber Engineering business designs and manufactures Roof Trusses and Engineered Floors. Role We are looking for an Estimator to join our team based in Bristol. The role offers a great opportunity for someone with building experience to support our wide ranging customers with site measures and quotations. We are a fast-growing business who takes our people development responsibilities seriously. As part of this investment in people, we will provide the training and the tools needed for the role. Responsibilities These include (but are not exhaustive): To maintain customer liaison and provide a knowledgeable technical service both from the branch and as part of site visits. To interpret customer requirements and prepare appropriate quotations and provide any technical details that may be necessary. To generate enquiries from new and existing customers, to follow up quotations and obtain orders on behalf of the Company. Attributes Essential Previous experience of working in a similar role, using Mitek or other engineered software. Results orientated and able to get it right first time. Customer focussed with excellent customer service skills. Well-organised and able to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks. Good communication skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate effectively at all levels. Detail conscious and able to ensure work is completely accurately and within time constraints. Excellent PC skills including experience of MS Office. Full driving licence and able to travel across the SE/South Midland Region. Preferred Experience of working in a multi-site environment. Benefits These include: Salary dependant on experience 30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays rising to 33 after 1 years full service. Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Cover Childcare Voucher Scheme Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.00am to 5.00pm). Further Information Location – Bristol
Contracts Manager – Fantastic Career Opportunity The company My client is an established residential design and build main contractor based in South West London. Their niche is the residential market, working on both new build and refurbishment schemes. The main bulk of their work is renovations, basements, lofts and extensions, which includes luxury fit out and structural refurbishments in the more affluent areas of London. Their business model is extremely well managed, with a reputation for producing a quality project on time and budget, which results in a large amount of repeat business. The role Due to steady and controlled growth, They are keen to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to work alongside the MD as his “right hand man”. The Contracts Manager will have full responsibility for taking schemes from tender through to final completion and hand over, managing the whole construction process to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget and that all work is carried out to the highest standards. Communicating effectively with the client and all parties involved in the projects.
Background of the Contracts Manager The Contracts Manager will have a background and be extremely competent in both pre-and post construction to project completion. Other pre requisites are: · Main contracting background within the London market · Experience of working for a small to medium sized residential main contractor. · Technically sound, with a thorough understanding of residential design & build market. · Experience of running several sites concurrently · Strong management and communication skills · Commercially competent · Strong appreciation for health and safety, procedures and programme. · Comfortable with managing meetings and dealing with the client and their representatives.
The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Contracts Manager to lead a successful contractor into a period of controlled growth, with interesting expansion plans for the future. If interested, please send your CV with a covering letter.
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Contracts Manager – Fantastic Career Opportunity The company My client is an established residential design and build main contractor based in South West London. Their niche is the residential market, working on both new build and refurbishment schemes. The main bulk of their work is renovations, basements, lofts and extensions, which includes luxury fit out and structural refurbishments in the more affluent areas of London. Their business model is extremely well managed, with a reputation for producing a quality project on time and budget, which results in a large amount of repeat business. The role Due to steady and controlled growth, They are keen to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to work alongside the MD as his “right hand man”. The Contracts Manager will have full responsibility for taking schemes from tender through to final completion and hand over, managing the whole construction process to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget and that all work is carried out to the highest standards. Communicating effectively with the client and all parties involved in the projects.
Background of the Contracts Manager The Contracts Manager will have a background and be extremely competent in both pre-and post construction to project completion. Other pre requisites are: · Main contracting background within the London market · Experience of working for a small to medium sized residential main contractor. · Technically sound, with a thorough understanding of residential design & build market. · Experience of running several sites concurrently · Strong management and communication skills · Commercially competent · Strong appreciation for health and safety, procedures and programme. · Comfortable with managing meetings and dealing with the client and their representatives.
The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Contracts Manager to lead a successful contractor into a period of controlled growth, with interesting expansion plans for the future. If interested, please send your CV with a covering letter.
Our client is an established consultancy who is going through a huge growth phase.
A great opportunity to work for a growing company, which is looking to double in size in next 3-4 years, and open a London office. These roles would be suited towards professionals who are seeking fast career progression.
They are interested in speaking to QS of all levels with experience in the following sectors;
Nuclear
Oil & Gas
Green energy
Utilities
Biogas
Building (traditional and commercial)
FMCG
Commercial
Essential:
Right to work in the UK
Full UK driving licence
Previous QS experience
QS qualification (exceptions will be made for SQSs who have worked in the industry for a long time)
Willingness to travel/ spend up to 4 nights away from home if required
Desired
Previous consultancy experience
Having held long-tenure positions previously
For SQSs, previous management experience beneficial
What we can offer:
Competitive Salary
Generous pension
PHI (inc. spouse and children)
Company car/ car allowance
4 x DIS Insurance
ALL costs covered for living away from home if required (Plus daily subsistence allowance)
Dec 10, 2019
Full time
Our client is an established consultancy who is going through a huge growth phase.
A great opportunity to work for a growing company, which is looking to double in size in next 3-4 years, and open a London office. These roles would be suited towards professionals who are seeking fast career progression.
They are interested in speaking to QS of all levels with experience in the following sectors;
Nuclear
Oil & Gas
Green energy
Utilities
Biogas
Building (traditional and commercial)
FMCG
Commercial
Essential:
Right to work in the UK
Full UK driving licence
Previous QS experience
QS qualification (exceptions will be made for SQSs who have worked in the industry for a long time)
Willingness to travel/ spend up to 4 nights away from home if required
Desired
Previous consultancy experience
Having held long-tenure positions previously
For SQSs, previous management experience beneficial
What we can offer:
Competitive Salary
Generous pension
PHI (inc. spouse and children)
Company car/ car allowance
4 x DIS Insurance
ALL costs covered for living away from home if required (Plus daily subsistence allowance)
Responsibilities:
Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of information to an agreed programme, fee and scope.
Prepare programmes and reporting.
Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved and ensure discharge of planning conditions.
To monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Engineers and Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates.
Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis.
Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection.
Attend meetings at various stages of the projects
General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external.
Attend Subcontractor interviews.
Respond to queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems.
Issuing drawings and information for construction purposes.
Ensuring current drawings are filed/listed correctly.
Adoption of roads and sewers.
Personal Characteristics:
Good technical knowledge of residential development including infrastructurerequirements.
A working knowledge of Building Regulations advantageous.
Understanding of Section 104 & 38 Agreements.
The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams.
The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
Must have previous experience of working for a home builder
Dec 10, 2019
Full time
Responsibilities:
Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of information to an agreed programme, fee and scope.
Prepare programmes and reporting.
Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved and ensure discharge of planning conditions.
To monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Engineers and Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates.
Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis.
Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection.
Attend meetings at various stages of the projects
General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external.
Attend Subcontractor interviews.
Respond to queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems.
Issuing drawings and information for construction purposes.
Ensuring current drawings are filed/listed correctly.
Adoption of roads and sewers.
Personal Characteristics:
Good technical knowledge of residential development including infrastructurerequirements.
A working knowledge of Building Regulations advantageous.
Understanding of Section 104 & 38 Agreements.
The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams.
The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
Must have previous experience of working for a home builder
Construction Recruitment
Hitchin, England, United Kingdom
So, it’s now the 3rd month of 2018 and you’re still waiting to work on those meaningful projects…
What should you do?
Bide your time, keep your head down and hope that the powers that be are noticing? They did say at Xmas that they had big plans for this year…
Or…
Maybe it’s time to move on?
We’re working with a modern, specialist joinery/carpentry firm based near Hitchin who are looking for their next SQS/Commercial Manager.
They are looking for a SQS/Commercial Manager to come on board and eventually take ownership of the entire Commercial Dept.
This is not a thrown into the deep end job. You will work closely with and have the support of the MD (learning the ins and outs of the business) during your first 3 to 6 months.
As well as all the usual responsibilities the nature of the role means you’ll be an integral part of their team from day one and will be working on projects valued up to £1,000,000.
Most importantly you will be responsible for all things commercial.
Annual turnover last year was 8 mill and this is set to increase this year and when it does they will begin to build a team around you.
If you have a minimum of ten years of experience, are based a maximum of 30 miles from Hitchin and fancy working for a company which values its employees as much as its customers then I would like to speak to you.
Any fit out, joinery, carpentry experience would be a huge bonus.
Salary is dependent upon experience, circa £60-75k pa plus all the usual benefits.
Dec 04, 2019
Full time
So, it’s now the 3rd month of 2018 and you’re still waiting to work on those meaningful projects…
What should you do?
Bide your time, keep your head down and hope that the powers that be are noticing? They did say at Xmas that they had big plans for this year…
Or…
Maybe it’s time to move on?
We’re working with a modern, specialist joinery/carpentry firm based near Hitchin who are looking for their next SQS/Commercial Manager.
They are looking for a SQS/Commercial Manager to come on board and eventually take ownership of the entire Commercial Dept.
This is not a thrown into the deep end job. You will work closely with and have the support of the MD (learning the ins and outs of the business) during your first 3 to 6 months.
As well as all the usual responsibilities the nature of the role means you’ll be an integral part of their team from day one and will be working on projects valued up to £1,000,000.
Most importantly you will be responsible for all things commercial.
Annual turnover last year was 8 mill and this is set to increase this year and when it does they will begin to build a team around you.
If you have a minimum of ten years of experience, are based a maximum of 30 miles from Hitchin and fancy working for a company which values its employees as much as its customers then I would like to speak to you.
Any fit out, joinery, carpentry experience would be a huge bonus.
Salary is dependent upon experience, circa £60-75k pa plus all the usual benefits.
We’re seeking a multi skilled engineer with electrical bias who can provide breakdown and maintenance cover on a wide range of automated machinery. If you’re looking for the next step up in their career, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
My client is one of the UK’s largest producers of seafood based in Scotland, as well as farming trout they process and manufacture seafood products for food service and retail, both in the UK and around the world.
You will need to have the following;
Proven track record within food or similar FMCG manufacturing environment
Good engineering practices to reduce the risk of product contamination
Certificate BS7671 and Gudance note 3 Installation and Test
Be able to TIG Weld
Food hygiene L3
HACCP L2
Allergen management
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
Environmental awareness
Dec 02, 2019
Full time
We’re seeking a multi skilled engineer with electrical bias who can provide breakdown and maintenance cover on a wide range of automated machinery. If you’re looking for the next step up in their career, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
My client is one of the UK’s largest producers of seafood based in Scotland, as well as farming trout they process and manufacture seafood products for food service and retail, both in the UK and around the world.
You will need to have the following;
Proven track record within food or similar FMCG manufacturing environment
Good engineering practices to reduce the risk of product contamination
Certificate BS7671 and Gudance note 3 Installation and Test
Be able to TIG Weld
Food hygiene L3
HACCP L2
Allergen management
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
Environmental awareness
With a track record of delivering residential and education projects to private clients and high-end brands, our client has built up a large portfolio of impressive work/clients over the years.
This role would suit an individual who has five years of post-graduate experience and aspires to quickly progress within a medium sized, reputable firm while working on excitingprojects within the residential and education sectors. The position would be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and would require the successful candidate to manage several projects ranging from £3/4m to £100m.
Experience/Qualifications
The candidate needs to have a degree in Quantity Surveying and with at least five years post graduate experience.
The candidate should have had this experience within construction ideally for a main contractor.
Main QS Duties
Prepare Cost Plans and Feasibility Studies including carrying out research where instructed to obtain specialist sub-contract and supplier cost information.
Prepare tender documentation for varying types of construction procurement routes.
Prepare Cashflow Forecasts and Capital Commitment Schedules (spreadsheet which captures all costs of the project not just construction costs).
Run the tender analysis process following tender returns including drafting tender reports.
Prepare Contract Documents and/or Letters of Intent.
Prepare interim monthly valuations of work undertaken by appointed Building Contractor during Construction Phase of projects.
Prepare Monthly Cost Reports and Final Accounts during Construction Phase of projects.
Experience in the housebuilding, social housing or education sectors are not necessary but would be beneficial.
Nov 27, 2019
Full time
With a track record of delivering residential and education projects to private clients and high-end brands, our client has built up a large portfolio of impressive work/clients over the years.
This role would suit an individual who has five years of post-graduate experience and aspires to quickly progress within a medium sized, reputable firm while working on excitingprojects within the residential and education sectors. The position would be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and would require the successful candidate to manage several projects ranging from £3/4m to £100m.
Experience/Qualifications
The candidate needs to have a degree in Quantity Surveying and with at least five years post graduate experience.
The candidate should have had this experience within construction ideally for a main contractor.
Main QS Duties
Prepare Cost Plans and Feasibility Studies including carrying out research where instructed to obtain specialist sub-contract and supplier cost information.
Prepare tender documentation for varying types of construction procurement routes.
Prepare Cashflow Forecasts and Capital Commitment Schedules (spreadsheet which captures all costs of the project not just construction costs).
Run the tender analysis process following tender returns including drafting tender reports.
Prepare Contract Documents and/or Letters of Intent.
Prepare interim monthly valuations of work undertaken by appointed Building Contractor during Construction Phase of projects.
Prepare Monthly Cost Reports and Final Accounts during Construction Phase of projects.
Experience in the housebuilding, social housing or education sectors are not necessary but would be beneficial.
Contract Journal is growing, and fast. It’s a great opportunity to join our transformation! We’re recruiting for a construction news editor with a true passion for construction industry news, construction articles relating to main issues in the industry, construction trends and massive construction activity in the United Kingdom.
Why Join our Construction News Team?
The Construction News team covers two key areas of Contract Journal’s content – construction news stories and investigations across a wide range of construction industry trends, contract awards, plus in-depth features guides on such key topics as health and safety, construction law and more. It also runs the ContractJournal.co.uk homepage.
Why Our Role?
The Construction News Editor (News and Articles) has a key role at the heart of the team. We’re looking for a talented, hungry and experienced journalist or editor to help drive the site’s news and articles content.
Nov 24, 2019
Full time
Contract Journal is growing, and fast. It’s a great opportunity to join our transformation! We’re recruiting for a construction news editor with a true passion for construction industry news, construction articles relating to main issues in the industry, construction trends and massive construction activity in the United Kingdom.
Why Join our Construction News Team?
The Construction News team covers two key areas of Contract Journal’s content – construction news stories and investigations across a wide range of construction industry trends, contract awards, plus in-depth features guides on such key topics as health and safety, construction law and more. It also runs the ContractJournal.co.uk homepage.
Why Our Role?
The Construction News Editor (News and Articles) has a key role at the heart of the team. We’re looking for a talented, hungry and experienced journalist or editor to help drive the site’s news and articles content.
The client is a construction specialist in the creation and refurbishment of several general buildings. They are also into property maintenance as well as surveying and technical reporting.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for management of Customer focused site teams, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
Set and monitor Project KPI’s
Make safe project operations
Develop Method Statements & Risk Assessments
Schedule the ordering of materials and components.
Organise Labour and Plant resources
Promote Safe systems of work
QUALIFICATIONS
SMSTS
Preferably a graduate qualification in Construction
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in Cladding and roofing is essential
First Aid
Computer Literacy is essential, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
CSCS Card
Promote development & Training including personal development
Nov 18, 2019
Full time
The client is a construction specialist in the creation and refurbishment of several general buildings. They are also into property maintenance as well as surveying and technical reporting.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for management of Customer focused site teams, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
Set and monitor Project KPI’s
Make safe project operations
Develop Method Statements & Risk Assessments
Schedule the ordering of materials and components.
Organise Labour and Plant resources
Promote Safe systems of work
QUALIFICATIONS
SMSTS
Preferably a graduate qualification in Construction
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in Cladding and roofing is essential
First Aid
Computer Literacy is essential, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
CSCS Card
Promote development & Training including personal development
Company
My client operates a network of estate agencies across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex – giving you the best choice of residential and commercial properties to rent, buy or invest in. They provide surveys, valuations, property management and investment services as well as a wide range of services.
Role
Excellent opportunity to join small friendly team providing residential valuation and building surveys.
Flexible working hours: between 24 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s preference.
Based at home but working within ‘RG’ postcodes for services depending on experience. Their client base is generally private individuals and housing providers with minimal lending work.
The candidate will be ideally MRICS or FRICS but Assoc RICS may be considered depending on candidate’s experience. They will also ideally need to be a Registered Valuer.
They offer competitive salary, offer flexibility in working hours and full office support.
This role provides flexibility for the candidate to maximise their home/work balance and/or potential for great opportunity for senior role/possible directorship being integral to future expansion.
Nov 14, 2019
Full time
Company
My client operates a network of estate agencies across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex – giving you the best choice of residential and commercial properties to rent, buy or invest in. They provide surveys, valuations, property management and investment services as well as a wide range of services.
Role
Excellent opportunity to join small friendly team providing residential valuation and building surveys.
Flexible working hours: between 24 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s preference.
Based at home but working within ‘RG’ postcodes for services depending on experience. Their client base is generally private individuals and housing providers with minimal lending work.
The candidate will be ideally MRICS or FRICS but Assoc RICS may be considered depending on candidate’s experience. They will also ideally need to be a Registered Valuer.
They offer competitive salary, offer flexibility in working hours and full office support.
This role provides flexibility for the candidate to maximise their home/work balance and/or potential for great opportunity for senior role/possible directorship being integral to future expansion.
Overview
To help the team deliver professional residential valuation and development advice, to a variety of private and public sector clients.
The team is focussed on portfolio valuations for social housing providers and their funders and this aspect of work involves travel across the UK.
Our Client is looking for applications from qualified surveyors seeking to develop their experience of professional valuation work.
Working closely with an established team in the Cardiff office you will already have experience of providing valuation advice on various property types to a range of clients.
The opportunity will suit a candidate looking to focus on residential biased professional valuation work and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to become involved in all stages of complex portfolio valuations.
A good working knowledge of IT (particularly Excel) will help any candidate make the most of this role.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a full Member of the RICS.
RICS Registered Valuer.
Essential Criteria:
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing.
Personable and proactive style with the necessary confidence and ambition to grow your career as we achieve our plans to successfully grow the client base.
Team player keen to be involved with all types of property and professional work.
High level of attention to detail and an enquiring mind.
Produce clear and concise written reports and recommendations.
Good time management skills, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
Focus on profitability.
Good working knowledge of IT, particularly Excel.
Willingness to travel.
Clean driving licence.
Responsibilities
Carrying out or assisting with Red Book valuations of residential portfolios for secured lending and accounting purposes.
Helping to secure business opportunities through client development for the office and firm as a whole.
Nov 02, 2019
Full time
Overview
To help the team deliver professional residential valuation and development advice, to a variety of private and public sector clients.
The team is focussed on portfolio valuations for social housing providers and their funders and this aspect of work involves travel across the UK.
Our Client is looking for applications from qualified surveyors seeking to develop their experience of professional valuation work.
Working closely with an established team in the Cardiff office you will already have experience of providing valuation advice on various property types to a range of clients.
The opportunity will suit a candidate looking to focus on residential biased professional valuation work and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to become involved in all stages of complex portfolio valuations.
A good working knowledge of IT (particularly Excel) will help any candidate make the most of this role.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a full Member of the RICS.
RICS Registered Valuer.
Essential Criteria:
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing.
Personable and proactive style with the necessary confidence and ambition to grow your career as we achieve our plans to successfully grow the client base.
Team player keen to be involved with all types of property and professional work.
High level of attention to detail and an enquiring mind.
Produce clear and concise written reports and recommendations.
Good time management skills, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
Focus on profitability.
Good working knowledge of IT, particularly Excel.
Willingness to travel.
Clean driving licence.
Responsibilities
Carrying out or assisting with Red Book valuations of residential portfolios for secured lending and accounting purposes.
Helping to secure business opportunities through client development for the office and firm as a whole.
Position Overview
Preparation and submission of detailed estimates
Asses and produce draft tender programmes
Manage and follow up submitted estimates
Work on great educational, commercial and heritage projects
Position Requirements
Previous estimating experience
Background within the facades sector (curtain walling, glazing, cladding or roofing)
Commutable distance from Leicester
Strong communication skills
Nov 01, 2019
Full time
Position Overview
Preparation and submission of detailed estimates
Asses and produce draft tender programmes
Manage and follow up submitted estimates
Work on great educational, commercial and heritage projects
Position Requirements
Previous estimating experience
Background within the facades sector (curtain walling, glazing, cladding or roofing)
Commutable distance from Leicester
Strong communication skills
Due to expansion we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has a rail, structures and civils background to join our team as soon as possible, you will be working around the Wellingborough, Northamptonshire area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual administration of numerous projects, including identifying opportunities offering best value to the customer, maximising profitability and limiting commercial risk.
Reporting to the Managing Surveyor you will work closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and margins are met.
The role will involve:
Preparation of interim and final accounts
Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
Sub-contract procurement ensuring maximum value for money
Sub-contract valuations and final accounts
Preparation of Compensation Events/variations
Contractual correspondence
Commercial reporting and cost forecasting
Procurement of professional service for design etc.
Individual requirements:
A relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification or proficient management experience within the construction industry
Woking knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract
Ability to undertake site measures when required
Ability to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills
Computer literate, with a good understanding of excel.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, company car, 23 days holiday plus statutory entitlement, auto enrolment company pension scheme, private healthcare and 50% off PureGym membership.
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor and have experience within the rail industry, with a self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude please apply today.
Oct 31, 2019
Full time
Due to expansion we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has a rail, structures and civils background to join our team as soon as possible, you will be working around the Wellingborough, Northamptonshire area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual administration of numerous projects, including identifying opportunities offering best value to the customer, maximising profitability and limiting commercial risk.
Reporting to the Managing Surveyor you will work closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and margins are met.
The role will involve:
Preparation of interim and final accounts
Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
Sub-contract procurement ensuring maximum value for money
Sub-contract valuations and final accounts
Preparation of Compensation Events/variations
Contractual correspondence
Commercial reporting and cost forecasting
Procurement of professional service for design etc.
Individual requirements:
A relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification or proficient management experience within the construction industry
Woking knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract
Ability to undertake site measures when required
Ability to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills
Computer literate, with a good understanding of excel.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, company car, 23 days holiday plus statutory entitlement, auto enrolment company pension scheme, private healthcare and 50% off PureGym membership.
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor and have experience within the rail industry, with a self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude please apply today.
Company
My client operates a network of estate agencies across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex – giving you the best choice of residential and commercial properties to rent, buy or invest in. They provide surveys, valuations, property management and investment services as well as a wide range of services.
Role
Excellent opportunity to join small friendly team providing residential valuation and building surveys.
Flexible working hours: between 24 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s preference.
Based at home but working within ‘RG’ postcodes for services depending on experience. Their client base is generally private individuals and housing providers with minimal lending work.
The candidate will be ideally MRICS or FRICS but Assoc RICS may be considered depending on candidate’s experience. They will also ideally need to be a Registered Valuer.
They offer competitive salary, offer flexibility in working hours and full office support.
This role provides flexibility for the candidate to maximise their home/work balance and/or potential for great opportunity for senior role/possible directorship being integral to future expansion.
Oct 25, 2019
Full time
Company
My client operates a network of estate agencies across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex – giving you the best choice of residential and commercial properties to rent, buy or invest in. They provide surveys, valuations, property management and investment services as well as a wide range of services.
Role
Excellent opportunity to join small friendly team providing residential valuation and building surveys.
Flexible working hours: between 24 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s preference.
Based at home but working within ‘RG’ postcodes for services depending on experience. Their client base is generally private individuals and housing providers with minimal lending work.
The candidate will be ideally MRICS or FRICS but Assoc RICS may be considered depending on candidate’s experience. They will also ideally need to be a Registered Valuer.
They offer competitive salary, offer flexibility in working hours and full office support.
This role provides flexibility for the candidate to maximise their home/work balance and/or potential for great opportunity for senior role/possible directorship being integral to future expansion.
You will join the Academy at the start with the opportunity to develop and deliver a wide-ranging, multi-channel training programme aimed at all product user groups. Your primary responsibility will be the development and delivery of training to installers and other trade professionals, helping them to understand the benefits of, and how to install, VELUX products.
Key tasks will include:
Carrying out installer training at fixed locations and mobile training at customer locations
Delivering a range of practical, theoretical and commercial training across multiple delivery channels,
Creation and maintenance of varied training syllabuses covering all aspects of the product range Upskilling technician population to undertake mobile training Sourcing and management of physical training inventory- mobile rigs and fixed locations, including logistics flow for mobile rigs
Support with the identification and set up of training locations
Liaison with key industry bodies including NFRC Liaison with colleges and eventually influencing national curriculum for relevant courses (roofing, joinery, fenestration)
Creation of online training modules and live webinars
Participation in training demonstration videos for full installations, typical on-site issues and fault finding
Contribute and adhere to VELUX Academy training policy, ensuring all activity is aligned with company strategy
Proactively work with identified sales team colleagues and installers to support their increasing confidence and awareness of our product range.
Qualifications and Experience
You will work in accordance with published work priorities and be able to motivate self at times.
Must be comfortable working alone and dealing with such situations that arise. Naturally this will entail a large amount of decision making and motivating yourself to achieve.
Equally the success of VELUX is built upon the power of teams and you must be willing to be fully engaged in that dynamic.
You will possess strong VELUX product knowledge and practical skills, including knowledge of the product itself and associated elements of construction
Experience of training with trade background would be preferable
You should be able to develop a strong rapport with installers
You will be an experienced training professional or, at the very least, have strong competencies in training varied audiences.
The role will require extensive travel and overnight stays within the UK and Europe when required.
Full driving licence and passport essential
The ability to work at heights is essential
For more information please click Apply Now!
Oct 25, 2019
Full time
You will join the Academy at the start with the opportunity to develop and deliver a wide-ranging, multi-channel training programme aimed at all product user groups. Your primary responsibility will be the development and delivery of training to installers and other trade professionals, helping them to understand the benefits of, and how to install, VELUX products.
Key tasks will include:
Carrying out installer training at fixed locations and mobile training at customer locations
Delivering a range of practical, theoretical and commercial training across multiple delivery channels,
Creation and maintenance of varied training syllabuses covering all aspects of the product range Upskilling technician population to undertake mobile training Sourcing and management of physical training inventory- mobile rigs and fixed locations, including logistics flow for mobile rigs
Support with the identification and set up of training locations
Liaison with key industry bodies including NFRC Liaison with colleges and eventually influencing national curriculum for relevant courses (roofing, joinery, fenestration)
Creation of online training modules and live webinars
Participation in training demonstration videos for full installations, typical on-site issues and fault finding
Contribute and adhere to VELUX Academy training policy, ensuring all activity is aligned with company strategy
Proactively work with identified sales team colleagues and installers to support their increasing confidence and awareness of our product range.
Qualifications and Experience
You will work in accordance with published work priorities and be able to motivate self at times.
Must be comfortable working alone and dealing with such situations that arise. Naturally this will entail a large amount of decision making and motivating yourself to achieve.
Equally the success of VELUX is built upon the power of teams and you must be willing to be fully engaged in that dynamic.
You will possess strong VELUX product knowledge and practical skills, including knowledge of the product itself and associated elements of construction
Experience of training with trade background would be preferable
You should be able to develop a strong rapport with installers
You will be an experienced training professional or, at the very least, have strong competencies in training varied audiences.
The role will require extensive travel and overnight stays within the UK and Europe when required.
Full driving licence and passport essential
The ability to work at heights is essential
For more information please click Apply Now!
HAPPIER MGMT LLC
Construction Director/Construction Manager
Happier Mgmt is a real estate development and management company. We specialize in the acquisition, development and management of mixed-use commercial, industrial and office properties in Brooklyn NY.
Happier Mgmt is currently looking for a talented and driven individual to lead the construction division of our development and property management company. Initially this individual will lead the construction division and serve as the onsite construction manager for our current projects. Ultimately we will look to add additional construction managers under their supervision as we expand into addition projects.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include the following:
1) Meet with the Happier Mgmt’s design team and third party engineers, architects and other design professionals on an ongoing basis regarding project objectives and progress
2) Participate in the value engineering processes of design and development team
3) Coordinate the bid process with project sub-contractors
4) Prepare construction schedules and overall project timelines
5) Create project construction budgets
6) Manage on-site in-house construction team including manpower allocation, work scheduling, material sourcing and delivery.
7) Manage coordination between all construction subcontractors and in-house construction teams
8) Maintain ongoing construction budgets and budget to actual cost analysis
9) Coordinate special inspections and onsite DOB inspections
10) Create, manage and insure compliance of site safety procedures and practices
11) Consistently motivate the construction teams and propel the projects to conclusion in the most expeditious and safe way possible.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: 1) Extensive experience managing construction projects from scheduling, buying out trades, and performing work on site 2) Be able to read blueprints and construction plans 3) Be able to coordinate and command multiple crews across various different trades 4) Be willing to think creatively about new approaches to design and construction 5) Have familiarity with NYC Building Codes, filing procedures and inspection processes 6) Be adaptable, reliable and have a growth mindset
Current Projects The following active projects would be the primary focus of this position for the next 12 to 24 months: 154 Scott Avenue: 110,000 SF, 5-story industrial loft building being converted from warehouse space to artist studios, band practice studios, skateboard park, photo-studios and roof top pool and spa facility. Construction Manger would be responsible for all on-site construction management and coordination. Currently in progress, 10% complete. 53 Scott Avenue: Ground up construction of a new 50,000 SF mixed-use project including music venue, grocery store, above grade parking structure and art studios. Currently in planning phase, construction expected to begin Spring 2020. 309 Starr Street: 18,000 SF 3-story addition to an existing 12,000 SF industrial warehouse property. The new addition will serve as expansion space for the buildings existing creative office and fabrication studio tenant. Construction expected to begin in Spring 2020.
Sep 18, 2019
Full time
HAPPIER MGMT LLC
Construction Director/Construction Manager
Happier Mgmt is a real estate development and management company. We specialize in the acquisition, development and management of mixed-use commercial, industrial and office properties in Brooklyn NY.
Happier Mgmt is currently looking for a talented and driven individual to lead the construction division of our development and property management company. Initially this individual will lead the construction division and serve as the onsite construction manager for our current projects. Ultimately we will look to add additional construction managers under their supervision as we expand into addition projects.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include the following:
1) Meet with the Happier Mgmt’s design team and third party engineers, architects and other design professionals on an ongoing basis regarding project objectives and progress
2) Participate in the value engineering processes of design and development team
3) Coordinate the bid process with project sub-contractors
4) Prepare construction schedules and overall project timelines
5) Create project construction budgets
6) Manage on-site in-house construction team including manpower allocation, work scheduling, material sourcing and delivery.
7) Manage coordination between all construction subcontractors and in-house construction teams
8) Maintain ongoing construction budgets and budget to actual cost analysis
9) Coordinate special inspections and onsite DOB inspections
10) Create, manage and insure compliance of site safety procedures and practices
11) Consistently motivate the construction teams and propel the projects to conclusion in the most expeditious and safe way possible.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: 1) Extensive experience managing construction projects from scheduling, buying out trades, and performing work on site 2) Be able to read blueprints and construction plans 3) Be able to coordinate and command multiple crews across various different trades 4) Be willing to think creatively about new approaches to design and construction 5) Have familiarity with NYC Building Codes, filing procedures and inspection processes 6) Be adaptable, reliable and have a growth mindset
Current Projects The following active projects would be the primary focus of this position for the next 12 to 24 months: 154 Scott Avenue: 110,000 SF, 5-story industrial loft building being converted from warehouse space to artist studios, band practice studios, skateboard park, photo-studios and roof top pool and spa facility. Construction Manger would be responsible for all on-site construction management and coordination. Currently in progress, 10% complete. 53 Scott Avenue: Ground up construction of a new 50,000 SF mixed-use project including music venue, grocery store, above grade parking structure and art studios. Currently in planning phase, construction expected to begin Spring 2020. 309 Starr Street: 18,000 SF 3-story addition to an existing 12,000 SF industrial warehouse property. The new addition will serve as expansion space for the buildings existing creative office and fabrication studio tenant. Construction expected to begin in Spring 2020.
My Trusted Builder
Kensington Village, Stanwick Road, London W14 8UH, UK
We are looking to hire a Project Manager on contract who is experienced in managing office refurbishments and has the following qualifications:
SMTS
Site Manager CSCS Black card
NVQ level 6
Experience and proven track record of successfully completed office refurbishment projects
Job details:
Site Location: Kensington Village W14
Salary: from £60K to £70K Depending on experience.
Requirement : immediate start
Responsibilities:
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the entire construction phase
Take account of the health and safety risks to everyone affected by the work (including members of the public), in planning and managing the measures needed to control them
Liaise with the client and principal designer for the duration of the project to ensure that all risks are effectively managed
Prepare a written construction phase plan before the construction phase begins, implement, and then regularly review and revise it to make sure it remains fit for purpose
Have ongoing arrangements in place for managing health and safety throughout the construction phase
Consult and engage with workers about their health, safety and welfare
Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided from the start and maintained throughout the construction phase
Ensure that all appointed parties have the skills, knowledge, experience and, if relevant, the organisational capability to carry out their work safely and without risk to health
Ensure all workers have site-specific inductions, and any further information and training they need
Take steps to prevent unauthorised access to the site
Liaise with the principal designer to share any information relevant to the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the pre-construction phase
Feb 22, 2019
Contractor
We are looking to hire a Project Manager on contract who is experienced in managing office refurbishments and has the following qualifications:
SMTS
Site Manager CSCS Black card
NVQ level 6
Experience and proven track record of successfully completed office refurbishment projects
Job details:
Site Location: Kensington Village W14
Salary: from £60K to £70K Depending on experience.
Requirement : immediate start
Responsibilities:
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the entire construction phase
Take account of the health and safety risks to everyone affected by the work (including members of the public), in planning and managing the measures needed to control them
Liaise with the client and principal designer for the duration of the project to ensure that all risks are effectively managed
Prepare a written construction phase plan before the construction phase begins, implement, and then regularly review and revise it to make sure it remains fit for purpose
Have ongoing arrangements in place for managing health and safety throughout the construction phase
Consult and engage with workers about their health, safety and welfare
Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided from the start and maintained throughout the construction phase
Ensure that all appointed parties have the skills, knowledge, experience and, if relevant, the organisational capability to carry out their work safely and without risk to health
Ensure all workers have site-specific inductions, and any further information and training they need
Take steps to prevent unauthorised access to the site
Liaise with the principal designer to share any information relevant to the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the pre-construction phase
