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Aftercare Assistant Construction Marylebone, Central London Up to £32,000 + Benefits The Headlines Entry-level opportunity in the construction sector, ideal for individuals with some administrative experience seeking to carve out a career path. Confidential role within a reputable mid-sized construction firm based in Central London. Comprehensive training provided, with a clear pathway to progress into an Aftercare Manager position. Diverse responsibilities encompassing administrative support, subcontractor coordination, and maintenance scheduling. Your Next Job What You ll Be Doing We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Aftercare Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the Aftercare division, ensuring that post-construction services are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Process Implementation: Assist in developing and implementing new procedures, ensuring documentation is current and standardised. Administrative Support: Manage general filing and administrative tasks, maintaining tidy and up-to-date project files. Subcontractor Coordination: Contact subcontractors to obtain quotations for maintenance and small works, with all necessary information provided. Material Sourcing: Identify required materials and parts, submitting requests to buyers for procurement. Inventory Management: Organise and maintain spare parts, keeping an accurate inventory. Maintenance Scheduling: Book maintenance visits in line with contracted schedules, ensuring timely service delivery. Health & Safety Compliance: Assist in ensuring all Health & Safety documentation is received and reviewed prior to commencing any work. Report Compilation: Collate maintenance reports and prepare them for client distribution. Reactive Issue Response: Coordinate urgent call-outs and source necessary materials to address reactive issues promptly. Invoice Coordination: Request invoices from the accounts team, preparing them for client issuance. Your Next Employer Where You ll Be Doing It Join a well-established and reputable construction firm located in Central London, known for delivering high-quality projects across various sectors. With a strong commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, the company offers a collaborative and supportive work environment. Employees benefit from clear expectations, opportunities for growth, and a culture that values professionalism and dedication. Requirements & Rewards What You Give & What You Get What We re Looking For: Some administrative experience, preferably within the construction industry. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and subcontractors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt quickly to new software systems. A proactive, solution-driven mindset with a high level of discretion and professionalism. What You ll Receive: A competitive salary of up to £32,000, reflective of your skills and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension scheme, and performance bonuses. Opportunities for professional development, with all training and education funded. A dynamic and supportive work environment within a growing construction firm. To Apply Choose What Works for You: Click Apply: Submit your application through this job board. Email: Send your CV directly to Alex at . co . uk (remove spaces first) Call: Reach out to Alex using the contact number provided below. Connect on LinkedIn: Find Alex Wallace and send a message. If you're unsure about your suitability for the role, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always available for a conversation and can provide guidance and advice. About Me: I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, specialising in placing construction professionals in commercial, project management, and site-based roles across London and the Southeast. I pride myself on providing a personal, tailored approach to recruitment, working closely with candidates to understand their career goals and align them with roles that truly suit their ambitions. Whether you're actively seeking a new opportunity or just exploring your options, feel free to get in touch I d love to help you take the next step in your career.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to manage all costs related to civil construction projects. From initial inquiry and estimate through to project completion, you will ensure that costs and risks are minimized, while maintaining value for money and meeting required standards of quality. The Quantity Surveyor role will involve overseeing contract variations, adhering to building regulations, and supporting the company in achieving its mission statement, especially regarding safety and welfare. Key Responsibilities: Safety Management: Understand and adhere to safety principles on-site. Work alongside the Safety Director and team to implement safety policies. Address any concerns immediately, with support from the safety team or senior management. Tendering and Costing: Prepare and review tenders with estimators, helping to understand client requirements and provide value engineering suggestions. Cost Advice and Variations: Offer early cost advice on client variations, ensuring only authorized changes are carried out. Construction Advice: Provide expert advice on construction issues, ensuring projects have up-to-date drawings and correct information. Risk Management: Identify and respond to commercial risks appropriately. Procurement Support: Understand company procurement processes and their impact on job costs and performance. Cost Analysis: Collaborate with the company s buyers to perform cost analysis, offering advice on procurement and cost control. Value Work: Ensure the accurate valuation of completed works and timely payments. Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payments, including retention payments. Client and Team Relationships: Build strong relationships with client staff and the company s production team. Subcontractor Management: Allocate work to sub-contractors and assist with procurement when required. Contract Knowledge: Have a good understanding of various construction contracts and assist in their management. Ongoing Development: Pursue continuous professional development and assist with the development of assistants/trainees. Other Duties: Perform other reasonable duties as required by the business. Key Objectives: Accurately measure and value site works to minimize costs and recover value. Continuously develop skills in residential groundworks and IT proficiency (particularly Excel and company software). Ensure accurate subcontractor payments, valuations, and cross-checking of work. Conduct site meetings and take notes. Conclude subcontract final accounts and recover any losses. Maintain professional standards and enhance the company s reputation. Essential Skills/Competencies: Advanced PC skills, particularly in Excel. Strong numerical and mathematical ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership capabilities and ability to interpret data and information effectively. Desirable Knowledge: A solid understanding of contractual terms in construction. Personal Qualities: Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Quick to adapt to new concepts. Proactive, with a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Team player, resilient, and focused. Clean driving license. Other Requirements: Ongoing personal and professional development. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for the construction industry, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team at Civils Contractor.

Assistant Buyer Residential Developer Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Package Are you an Assistant Buyer with experience in residential construction? Do you want to join a well-established house builder with a strong pipeline of projects? Our client, a reputable residential developer , is looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality housing developments while progressing your career in procurement and materials buying. Role & Responsibilities: Assisting the Buying team with procurement of materials and subcontractor packages Placing orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing Supporting with tendering, price negotiations, and supplier performance reviews Working closely with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time Keeping up to date with market trends and new suppliers What We re Looking For: Experience in an Assistant Buyer role within construction (ideally residential) Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and material buying Strong negotiation and communication skills Proficiency in Excel and procurement software What s On Offer? Competitive salary £35K - £40K + package Career progression opportunities with a growing house builder Supportive and collaborative working environment If you are interested in the above position, apply now by sending your CV to (url removed) or contact Jayne Docherty on (phone number removed) .

Role: Assistant Buyer Location: Preston Salary: up to £30,000 p/a plus package My client, who are a tier one contractor on United Utilities water framework are looking to strengthen their Procurement team with appointing a Buyer based in Preston. Based from Preston office you will be responsible to provide procurement and supply chain activities in line with company and client policies and procedures. Working within the procurement team you will support the supply chain manager by providing assistance in the following; ·Support the procurement team with efficient & effective day to day management of supply chain in support of projects requirements for goods and services. ·Responsible for the processing of requisitions into purchase orders working within the authority spend levels of the company. ·Embed and utilise the well-established, procurement Frameworks & Subcontracts to providing end to end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, delivery, supply chain management and tasking against requirements. ·Support the develop and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans. ·Support the Procurement team with their day-to day activities and where required any reporting and cost analysis. ·Support the Procurement team with the preparation of tender packages. ·Assist the procurement team with data collection for the negotiation of commercial terms, conditions, and levels of service (inc KPI's) with suppliers. ·Ensure compliance with process, governance and controls as agreed in the Procurement Rules. ·Assist and or address/resolve issues that arise internally and externally, being the point for day-to-day issues. ·Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions, and other relevant external bodies. ·Work with the SHEQ team to ensure the supply chain meets its Health and Safety obligations and carries out commensurate corrective action where necessary. ·Support with any requirements from internal and external audits where required. ·Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role ·Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. ·In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department/company as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive, and beneficial relationships. Essential: ·Experience of working in a procurement function ·Confident in communicating, influencing, and building relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and business stakeholders. ·A self-starter and be able to represent the procurement function. ·Commercially aware and astute ·Carry out your purchasing duties in-line with the CIPS Ethical Policy ·Confident with the Microsoft suite of products ·Develop and maintain close working relationship with all key stakeholders ·Demonstrate and champion the core values and behaviours of the company. ·Candidates will also need to have a full UK driving license or in the process of taking their driving test Desirable: ·Professional administrative qualification's, preferably in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement or related field. ·Construction/Utilities Technical Qualification ·Experience in a materials procurement role. ·MCIPS or willing to work towards Packages include - ·A competitive salary ·Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position) ·25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) ·Contribution Pension scheme ·Life Assurance ·Health Insurance ·Private medical Insurance Job Types: Full-time, Permanent We are looking to move quick sourcing for this position. Apply Today and We will be in touch to progress your application. You can contact me at (url removed) or reach me on (phone number removed). Due to the volume of applicants, we may only be able to respond to Applicants who are to be progressed to the next stage. If you do not hear from us unfortunately it means your application hasn't been successful. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

Assistant Buyer / Buyer (DOE) Wolverhampton £30,000 - £40,000 + Package This reputable Civil Engineering contractor have a successful track record of delivering high value infrastructure, groundworks, road and civil engineering projects across the Midlands. They have built a solid reputation within the Construction sector for never cutting corners, delivering quality and doing exactly what they say they are going to do. Why should you join this company? • Training - This contractor are famous for their training and development programmes, and will be exposed to all elements of the buying role • Progression - Scope for a Senior Buying role • Reputation - You will be apart of a company that have a stellar reputation in civil engineering sector • Culture - Famous for a great working culture where everyone is striving for the same goal Job Duties? • Assisting the Senior Buyers • Purchasing materials • Dealing with merchants • Negotiating • Administration Required experience and qualifications? • Experience purchasing materials and preferably experience with civil engineering or construction

Contracts Manager Essex / London Borders £45k - £58k + Bens Company A medium sized contractor delivering major rehabilitation and repair schemes within the Utilities sector. Established for over 25 years they have heavily invested within the business and built on their success to become one of the leaders within their field operating throughout the South East Region. They have an enviable reputation for the training and development programmes for staff and their support for career progression from within. Contracts Manager Based in Essex this position reports into the Director and you will be responsible for the delivery of projects based within the London and Home Counties areas. You will manage the Site Agents and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, to strict programme and budget. You will liaise with clients and other relevant parties to build relationships and support the development of the business. You will: * A relevant HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (highly desirable but not essential) * Hold NRSWA qualification * A minimum of two years experience as a Contract/Project Manager * Ideally with utilities experience * Reside within reasonable commuting distance. * Experience of producing SHEQ documents of CDM regulations * First class communication skills both written and verbal * Excellent client facing and organisation skills * Able to motivate and organise site based teams * IT literate * Be commercially and contractually aware * Be flexible when needed * Have a stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Contracts Manager seeking to join a contractor that offers progression opportunities. Salary of £45k-£58k plus package. Please forward a current CV in the instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building, civil engineering and logistics sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities

Our client is a top regional contractor with a strong presence throughout the South-West. They have an excellent track record of delivering quality building projects in a vast array of sectors including Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Housing, Leisure, Retail and Industrial from £5m-£20m. They predominantly work throughout the South-West. Due to an increase in workload they are looking for an Assistant Buyer/Procurement Assistant to join their successful team. Main duties * Support & assist company buyer to achieve departmental KPI budgets – i.e. timely placement of purchase orders; on time + accurate cost reporting; achievement of rebate targets * Placing purchase orders – predominantly materials & plant * Issuing enquiries * Reviewing quotations – including excel comparisons where applicable & saving in project folders * Distribution of reports * Updating subcontractor performance scoring database * Expedite deliveries where required * Liaising with internal staff * Cover Company buyer during periods of annual leave Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience * Be able to use IT systems to support the requirements of your role * Effective time management skills * Good organisation skills – able to prioritise tasks Development areas – training will be provided * Understanding of basic principle of construction drawings; bill of quantities; specification / Employers’ requirements etc. * Dealing with invoice queries * Issue rebate claims to suppliers/manufacturers * Updating / managing procurement schedules * Input data into commercial report * Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant * Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practise initiatives * Order approval process – understand and follow process for higher value material order sign offs For further details please get in touch with Kate Hallett (phone number removed)

Our client is a top regional contractor with a strong presence throughout the South-West. They have an excellent track record of delivering quality building projects in a vast array of sectors including Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Housing, Leisure, Retail and Industrial from £5m-£20m. They predominantly work throughout the South-West. Due to an increase in workload they are looking for an Assistant Buyer/Procurement Assistant to join their successful team. Main duties * Support & assist company buyer to achieve departmental KPI budgets – i.e. timely placement of purchase orders; on time + accurate cost reporting; achievement of rebate targets * Placing purchase orders – predominantly materials & plant * Issuing enquiries * Reviewing quotations – including excel comparisons where applicable & saving in project folders * Distribution of reports * Updating subcontractor performance scoring database * Expedite deliveries where required * Liaising with internal staff * Cover Company buyer during periods of annual leave Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience * Be able to use IT systems to support the requirements of your role * Effective time management skills * Good organisation skills – able to prioritise tasks Development areas – training will be provided * Understanding of basic principle of construction drawings; bill of quantities; specification / Employers’ requirements etc. * Dealing with invoice queries * Issue rebate claims to suppliers/manufacturers * Updating / managing procurement schedules * Input data into commercial report * Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant * Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practise initiatives * Order approval process – understand and follow process for higher value material order sign offs For further details please get in touch with Kate Hallett (phone number removed)

Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: * Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions * Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission * Producing case studies for completed projects * Maintaining an answer library and suite of information * Maintaining the CRM database * Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters * Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: * Experience in bid writing or other writing roles * Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences * Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines * Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team * Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel * Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer

Contracts Manager Essex / London Borders £45k - £58k + Bens Company A medium sized contractor delivering major rehabilitation and repair schemes within the Utilities sector. Established for over 25 years they have heavily invested within the business and built on their success to become one of the leaders within their field operating throughout the South East Region. They have an enviable reputation for the training and development programmes for staff and their support for career progression from within. Contracts Manager Based in Essex this position reports into the Director and you will be responsible for the delivery of projects based within the London and Home Counties areas. You will manage the Site Agents and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, to strict programme and budget. You will liaise with clients and other relevant parties to build relationships and support the development of the business. You will: * A relevant HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (highly desirable but not essential) * Hold NRSWA qualification * A minimum of two years experience as a Contract/Project Manager * Ideally with utilities experience * Reside within reasonable commuting distance. * Experience of producing SHEQ documents of CDM regulations * First class communication skills both written and verbal * Excellent client facing and organisation skills * Able to motivate and organise site based teams * IT literate * Be commercially and contractually aware * Be flexible when needed * Have a stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Contracts Manager seeking to join a contractor that offers progression opportunities. Salary of £45k-£58k plus package. Please forward a current CV in the instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building, civil engineering and logistics sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities

Our client is a top regional contractor with a strong presence throughout the South-West. They have an excellent track record of delivering quality building projects in a vast array of sectors including Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Housing, Leisure, Retail and Industrial from £5m-£20m. They predominantly work throughout the South-West. Due to an increase in workload they are looking for an Assistant Buyer/Procurement Assistant to join their successful team. Main duties * Support & assist company buyer to achieve departmental KPI budgets – i.e. timely placement of purchase orders; on time + accurate cost reporting; achievement of rebate targets * Placing purchase orders – predominantly materials & plant * Issuing enquiries * Reviewing quotations – including excel comparisons where applicable & saving in project folders * Distribution of reports * Updating subcontractor performance scoring database * Expedite deliveries where required * Liaising with internal staff * Cover Company buyer during periods of annual leave Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience * Be able to use IT systems to support the requirements of your role * Effective time management skills * Good organisation skills – able to prioritise tasks Development areas – training will be provided * Understanding of basic principle of construction drawings; bill of quantities; specification / Employers’ requirements etc. * Dealing with invoice queries * Issue rebate claims to suppliers/manufacturers * Updating / managing procurement schedules * Input data into commercial report * Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant * Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practise initiatives * Order approval process – understand and follow process for higher value material order sign offs For further details please get in touch with Kate Hallett (phone number removed)

Our client is a top regional contractor with a strong presence throughout the South-West. They have an excellent track record of delivering quality building projects in a vast array of sectors including Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Housing, Leisure, Retail and Industrial from £5m-£20m. They predominantly work throughout the South-West. Due to an increase in workload they are looking for an Assistant Buyer/Procurement Assistant to join their successful team. Main duties * Support & assist company buyer to achieve departmental KPI budgets – i.e. timely placement of purchase orders; on time + accurate cost reporting; achievement of rebate targets * Placing purchase orders – predominantly materials & plant * Issuing enquiries * Reviewing quotations – including excel comparisons where applicable & saving in project folders * Distribution of reports * Updating subcontractor performance scoring database * Expedite deliveries where required * Liaising with internal staff * Cover Company buyer during periods of annual leave Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience * Be able to use IT systems to support the requirements of your role * Effective time management skills * Good organisation skills – able to prioritise tasks Development areas – training will be provided * Understanding of basic principle of construction drawings; bill of quantities; specification / Employers’ requirements etc. * Dealing with invoice queries * Issue rebate claims to suppliers/manufacturers * Updating / managing procurement schedules * Input data into commercial report * Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant * Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practise initiatives * Order approval process – understand and follow process for higher value material order sign offs For further details please get in touch with Kate Hallett (phone number removed)

Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: * Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions * Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission * Producing case studies for completed projects * Maintaining an answer library and suite of information * Maintaining the CRM database * Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters * Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: * Experience in bid writing or other writing roles * Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences * Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines * Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team * Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel * Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer

Assistant Buyer Housing developments £20-30k dependant on experience, company car/allowance, pension, healthcare, company bonus A UK Top 10 house builder seeks to appoint an Assistant Buyer to join their procurement team based in Manchester to assist with the procurement of material and plant for sites across the North West. Working closely with the Senior Buyer your duties and responsibilities will include: " Raise and place material and plant orders in line with standard company operating procedures " Support and develop the relationship between the Central Team and the region(s) by establishing and maintaining a regular presence in the regional offices and their sites " Resolve supplier queries/disputes by liaising closely with sites and suppliers " Support supplier development and innovation plans and own product knowledge through regularly visits to suppliers (new and incumbent) " Preparation of enquiry documents in accordance with requisitions and demand schedules " Support Strategic Category procurement activities including leading sub-categories as instructed " Evaluation and clarification of quotations " Maintaining / keep up to date price schedules and supplier data-bases " Assist resolution of invoicing and accounting issues " Administer the collation of data for production of regular Key Performance Indicators " Assist in collating data for timely submission of group rebate claims Skills, Knowledge, Experience " Construction related qualification (ONC / HNC) and the desire to work towards professional procurement qualification " Flexible and agile approach " Skilled in relationship building and stakeholder engagement " Enthusiastic, self-motivated, solutions focused approach " Prepared to work within a large geographical area " Excellent level of numeracy and skilled in verbal and written comms " High level of computer literacy in MS Office " Ability to influence the culture of the business " Able to act decisively, use sound judgement and move the business with pace towards goals " External business and commercial awareness and understanding across a number of industries My client are offering a basic salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including company car/car allowance, pension, company bonus. The company are known to invest in their employees and offer regular training and development opportunities for you to progress in your career. If you are looking to build a career within the procurement field and would like to be considered for this opportunity please send a copy of your CV and application to Deena at Fawkes and Reece (url removed)

Your Next Company My client is a regional house building business completing bespoke developments in the Midlands Your Role Responsibilities include: Maintain completion up to date database of material schedules and costs for all house types Procurement of materials and placing orders ensuring delivery to site Actively contribute to enhancing regional profits Track material cost fluctuations/price increases and highlight any adjustments to the regional commercial team Keep detailed records and maintain a well-organised work schedule Provide support to Accounts team to ensure prompt resolution of invoice queries / issues Contribute to the development of improved purchasing processes and procedures Build excellent supplier relationsYour Experience Experience completed a buying role or administrative role for another housing developer or contractor Good negotiation skills Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Purchasing Manager Salary: Up to £50,000 Basic + Benefits Based Leicester, Leicestershire Our client offers unrivalled products to a diverse number of markets including Construction, Residential, Education and Healthcare construction projects throughout the UK This is an extremely varied role, covering all categories of spend areas and to develop and improve working relationships with suppliers in support of the company's purchasing strategy. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in a similar purchasing role, be able to demonstrate first class negotiating skills, and ideally have experience within the Construction and or Timber industry. Key responsibilities Oversee all purchasing and tracking of spend to budget Manage the internal purchasing process and the placing of orders with external suppliers both in the Uk and overseas Review purchase requests, and ensure approval is in place for large spend items before discussions and negotiations commence. Proactively seek out opportunities for the business to make immediate and long-term cost savings. Improve the systems & processes in support of better stock management to help improve production efficiency, this includes maintaining minimum and maximum stock levels. Develop and maintain a reliable base of suppliers who provide good value, competitive pricing and first-class post sales service and support. Liaise with suppliers both in the UK and Overseas to understand market conditions and any potential impact these might have on pricing. Ensure prices negotiated are consistent and competitive. To maintain the delivery schedule on all sea freights, this must be accurate and up to date at Part of a small team working for an engineering company where flexibility and a positive attitude are highly rated. What experience would you need to be considered? Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate efficiently with suppliers, customers and all areas of the business Good commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills working with colleagues and external suppliers across a range of disciplines, including manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, sales and finance. Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to effectively support the company in delivering time-bound projects. Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint & Excel. Benefits/Package: Competitive salary package The chance to be part of a market leader within their industry You will play a pivotal role alongside the senior leadership team, to support the growth of the business. Interested? Call Sandy Seta, Head of Practice on (phone number removed) or apply now to arrange a call to understand more about this role. To be suitable for the position, you will have had a previous career as a Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer, Assistant Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Head of Purchasing