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Plumber (Gas Safe) Didcot 42,000 - 52,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Pension + Training + Overtime + Career Progression Are you a Gas Safe Plumber with a background in first fix and second fix plumbing, looking to join a growing company offering long-term stability, training, overtime, and opportunities for progression? This growing company specialises in plumbing and heating installations for residential developments, delivering full packages from first fix through to final commissioning. As they continue to win new projects, they are looking for skilled plumbers to join their team, with opportunities to progress into off-the-tools roles such as Project Manager or Estimator. In this site-based role, you will carry out first fix, second fix, and final plumbing installations on residential projects across Oxfordshire. This includes installing pipework, sanitaryware, and heating systems, as well as completing final testing and commissioning to ensure all work meets industry standards and building regulations. This role would suit a Gas Safe Plumber with a background in installation work who is looking for long-term career progression, consistent project work, and the chance to join a professional, growing company. The Role: First and second fix plumbing installations Installing boilers, radiators, and heating systems Installing sanitaryware, taps, WCs, and kitchen/utility connections Testing and commissioning plumbing and heating systems Ensuring work meets quality standards and building regulations The Person: Gas Safe Plumber with a background in first and second fix plumbing Full UK Driving Licence Reference: BBBH24290A If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment provider for this permanent position. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Quantity Surveyor Location: Oxfordshire / North Oxford Area (Site-Based) Office Day: One day per week in Abingdon (typically Wednesdays) Reporting to: Commercial Manager (Western Division) Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + 6,900 Car Allowance The Role We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Western Division commercial team. This role is based across a cluster of local developments, primarily focused on a 24-unit site while providing commercial support to a larger Canalside development and a nearby 90-unit project . You will work as part of a collaborative commercial team, alongside existing QSs on the larger schemes. This is not a "package-only" role; you will be expected to run the job from a prelims perspective, working closely with the site production team to ensure commercial success. Key Responsibilities Site-Led Commercials: Manage valuations, variations, and cost reporting across the local project cluster. Client Engagement: Lead client meetings and manage external relationships with a focus on optimizing project value. Operational Integration: Run the 24-unit site from a commercial standpoint, integrating deeply with the onsite team. Value Optimization: Proactively manage variations and prelims to protect and enhance project margins. Candidate Profile We are specifically looking for a "career" surveyor who values longevity and has a deep understanding of the residential sector. Residential Expertise: A strong background in New Build Residential is essential. Proven Stability: You must demonstrate long stints with previous employers. We are looking for a track record of loyalty and project completion. Technical Knowledge: Extensive experience with Traditional Build and RC Frame construction. (Please note: we do not use timber frame). Commercial Mindset: High proficiency in managing valuations and variations while maintaining strong client relations. The Package & Process Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance: 6,900 per annum Start Date: ASAP Interview: First-stage interviews will be held in person at our Abingdon office with the Commercial Manager. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Randstad UK CPE team is looking to onboard an experienced and reliable Site Handyman or a Multi-Trade Operative for a short-term, intensive contract on our busy new build residential development in Didcot. Job Title : Site Handyman / Multi-Trade Operative Location : Didcot New Build Residential Site Contract Type: Temporary Pay Rate: 18.00 - 19.00 per hour About the Job This is a crucial, fast-paced role focused on snagging, making good, and performing general repairs to ensure properties are completed to the high standards are ready for handover. Responsibilities Minor repairs to architraves, skirting boards, doors, and general timber work. Patch painting, touching up, filling small cracks/holes, and basic making good. Replacing cracked or chipped wall/floor tiles, and re-grouting. Fixing minor leaks, re-sealing baths/showers, and re-masticing. Responding to and resolving issues identified on handover lists. Assisting the Site Manager with general maintenance and ensuring the site compound and welfare areas are kept tidy and safe. Adhering strictly to all site safety rules and procedures, including the safe use of all tools and equipment. Requirements CSCS Card Handyman or Multi-Trade Operative experience on new build residential construction sites. Ability to perform multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, painting, basic plumbing/tiling, installation of spouts). Must have own full set of hand tools and basic power tools. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager or Project Director with a background in managing multiple live projects; ideally for MMC Modular contractors, Developers, Main Contractors or carpentry biased subcontractors. You will be the key client liaison to various major Residential Developers and Main Contractors; acting as the face of the business on site whilst also streamlining and managing the construction and installation on contracts which involve various prefabrication packages. Our client has invested heavily in state of the art machinery, workshops, and the latest technologies; and deliver exceptional modular and prefabricated internal fit-out and external superstructures and party wall packages to major residential developments throughout the southeast – primarily on large scale RC frame apartment projects. Current key developments include: * 1,400 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Ilford * 1,100 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Barking * 600 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Harlow * 400 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Watford You will split your time between the head office and production hub based in Braintree, Essex along with visiting clients sites to ensure the smooth delivery and installation of various construction packages all manufactured and fitted in the production hub and delivered to site fully built, with products including: * Prefabricated Kitchens and Bathrooms * Fully fitted bedrooms * Fitted wardrobes & vanity units * UPVC Windows and unitised window packages * Internal party walling – SFS panellised infill systems * Formwork packages * Light gauge steel frame external superstructures This is a pivotal role for the business where you will be ensuring smooth delivery of work required in the contract, whilst holding daily and weekly meetings with the key stakeholders, whilst working with the in-house teams to improve business and implementation strategies to deliver exceptional work for your clients. As a key member of the senior management team, you will be required to regularly liaise, work alongside, and manage the expectations and deadlines of stakeholders within the client businesses – which will include Construction Directors, Managing Directors, Housebuilding Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers on site, along with working with the clients technical team, procurement team, and commercial teams. The Candidate The ideal candidate will be a Project Manager, Project Director or Contracts Manager with a background Modular Construction, prefabricated packages for major projects, or having worked directly for a major developer or contractor in these roles on similar size projects but with exposure to prefabricated or modular elements. The Company The company is a well established subcontractor that provide manufacturing, logistics, procurement and supply chain solutions to large residential, commercial, and education projects; and a subsidiary of a large new build residential developer; with extensive backing and heavy investment. * Part of a group of businesses with a turnover in excess of £500M, on track to become a £1BN turnover business * Excellent financial position * Great reputation in the industry * Excellent opportunities for progression * Track record of promoting from within * Long term pipeline of future projects What’s on Offer * Salary up to £95,000 * £10,000 Car Allowance or Top Spec Company Car & Fuel Card * Business Mileage * 10% Pension * 20% Bonus – Paid Quarterly & Annually * Private Healthcare & Life Insurance * Christmas Shutdown * Excellent Package If you are interested in this Senior Project Manager opportunity, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV and a member of team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager or Project Director with a background in managing multiple live projects; ideally for MMC Modular contractors, Developers, Main Contractors or carpentry biased subcontractors. You will be the key client liaison to various major Residential Developers and Main Contractors; acting as the face of the business on site whilst also streamlining and managing the construction and installation on contracts which involve various prefabrication packages. Our client has invested heavily in state of the art machinery, workshops, and the latest technologies; and deliver exceptional modular and prefabricated internal fit-out and external superstructures and party wall packages to major residential developments throughout the southeast – primarily on large scale RC frame apartment projects. Current key developments include: * 1,400 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Ilford * 1,100 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Barking * 600 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Harlow * 400 Unit RC frame residential scheme in Watford You will split your time between the head office and production hub based in Braintree, Essex along with visiting clients sites to ensure the smooth delivery and installation of various construction packages all manufactured and fitted in the production hub and delivered to site fully built, with products including: * Prefabricated Kitchens and Bathrooms * Fully fitted bedrooms * Fitted wardrobes & vanity units * UPVC Windows and unitised window packages * Internal party walling – SFS panellised infill systems * Formwork packages * Light gauge steel frame external superstructures This is a pivotal role for the business where you will be ensuring smooth delivery of work required in the contract, whilst holding daily and weekly meetings with the key stakeholders, whilst working with the in-house teams to improve business and implementation strategies to deliver exceptional work for your clients. As a key member of the senior management team, you will be required to regularly liaise, work alongside, and manage the expectations and deadlines of stakeholders within the client businesses – which will include Construction Directors, Managing Directors, Housebuilding Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers on site, along with working with the clients technical team, procurement team, and commercial teams. The Candidate The ideal candidate will be a Project Manager, Project Director or Contracts Manager with a background Modular Construction, prefabricated packages for major projects, or having worked directly for a major developer or contractor in these roles on similar size projects but with exposure to prefabricated or modular elements. The Company The company is a well established subcontractor that provide manufacturing, logistics, procurement and supply chain solutions to large residential, commercial, and education projects; and a subsidiary of a large new build residential developer; with extensive backing and heavy investment. * Part of a group of businesses with a turnover in excess of £500M, on track to become a £1BN turnover business * Excellent financial position * Great reputation in the industry * Excellent opportunities for progression * Track record of promoting from within * Long term pipeline of future projects What’s on Offer * Salary up to £95,000 * £10,000 Car Allowance or Top Spec Company Car & Fuel Card * Business Mileage * 10% Pension * 20% Bonus – Paid Quarterly & Annually * Private Healthcare & Life Insurance * Christmas Shutdown * Excellent Package If you are interested in this Senior Project Manager opportunity, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV and a member of team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further

Our Sister Construction company are looking to take on a Full Time Permanent Site Manager for projects around the Marlow, Henley, South Oxfordshire, Beaconsfield areas. The company work on a mixture of high end residential refurb and high end new build projects. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS HIGH END RESIDENTIAL SITE MANAGER EXPERIENCE. The first project will be taking over a high end renovation project in Marlow. The project is working on the conversion of 3 barns into staff quarters. You will spend the first 1-2 months working alongside the current Site Manager getting to know the company and the project then once the handover is complete you will be finishing off the project for the final 4-6 weeks. The project is currently going really well and they are looking for someone who can continue keeping the project on time until completion as the current Site Manager needs to move elsewhere in May. Salary : £50,000-£55,000 but this can be slightly flexible for the right person. Comes with Company pension, 20 days paid holiday + Bank Holiday + a week or two off ( depending how it falls ) paid at X mas without using any holiday. Hours: 7:30-4:30 - 2 half an hour breaks Requirements: * Previous high end renovation project experience * Must drive and have your own vehicle * Must be reliable * Must have at least 8 years Site Management experience

Our Sister Construction company are looking to take on a Full Time Permanent Site Manager for projects around the Marlow, Henley, South Oxfordshire, Beaconsfield areas. The company work on a mixture of high end residential refurb and high end new build projects. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS HIGH END RESIDENTIAL SITE MANAGER EXPERIENCE. The first project will be taking over a high end renovation project in Marlow. The project is working on the conversion of 3 barns into staff quarters. You will spend the first 1-2 months working alongside the current Site Manager getting to know the company and the project then once the handover is complete you will be finishing off the project for the final 4-6 weeks. The project is currently going really well and they are looking for someone who can continue keeping the project on time until completion as the current Site Manager needs to move elsewhere in May. Salary : £50,000-£55,000 but this can be slightly flexible for the right person. Comes with Company pension, 20 days paid holiday + Bank Holiday + a week or two off ( depending how it falls ) paid at X mas without using any holiday. Hours: 7:30-4:30 - 2 half an hour breaks Requirements: * Previous high end renovation project experience * Must drive and have your own vehicle * Must be reliable * Must have at least 8 years Site Management experience

Site Managers with demonstrated experience within the residential world for a new build site in Oxfordshire. This opportunity is to work with a tier 1 award winning house builder who work across the south east and London and pride themselves on providing 5 start house building services. The project consists of traditionally built houses and flats, which is situated on a multiple phase site so extensive knowledge of Health and safety, traffic management, NHBC regulations and proven ability to excel on a fast paced, high volume project will be required

An experienced Site Manager is required to work on a multi phased RC Frame Residential scheme in Oxfordshire. Responsibilities: * To report to the Project Manager and deputise in their absence. * Manage and oversee various RC Frame blocks from initial pour through to handover. * Apply the performance management procedures for direct reports in the site team. * Liaise with the Client and external stakeholders to fully understand their needs and expectations. * Be responsible for instructing and co-ordinating Designers, Technical Consultants and Sub-contractors during the contract period. * Comply with company procedures exercising build programme control throughout the project. * Resolve technical problems ensuring work is carried out to the correct specification and QA standards. The individual: * You will come from a Main Contracting background. * A leader and motivator of teams. * Good knowledge of Asta and be IT literate. * RC Frame New Build experience. * Good planning and programming skills using Asta. * Have excellent communication skills and be able to operate at a senior level. On offer is a competitive package as follows: * £50,000 - £55,000 per annum * Company car or allowance * Generous annual leave * 15% bonus * Fuel card * Pension * Healthcare Apply for this position below or alternatively please contact Dominic Monaghan on (phone number removed). If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Residential Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications

An experienced Senior Site Manager is required to work on a multi phased RC Frame Residential scheme in Oxfordshire. Responsibilities: * To report to the Project Manager and deputise in their absence. * Manage and oversee various RC Frame blocks from initial pour through to handover. * Apply the performance management procedures for direct reports in the site team. * Liaise with the Client and external stakeholders to fully understand their needs and expectations. * Be responsible for instructing and co-ordinating Designers, Technical Consultants and Sub-contractors during the contract period. * Comply with company procedures exercising build programme control throughout the project. * Resolve technical problems ensuring work is carried out to the correct specification and QA standards. The individual: * You will come from a Main Contracting background. * A leader and motivator of teams. * Good knowledge of Asta and be IT literate. * RC Frame New Build experience. * Good planning and programming skills using Asta. * Have excellent communication skills and be able to operate at a senior level. On offer is a competitive package as follows: * £55,000 - £60,000 per annum * Company car or allowance * Generous annual leave * 15% bonus * Fuel card * Pension * Healthcare Apply for this position below or alternatively please contact Dominic Monaghan on (phone number removed). If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Residential Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications

Working Foreman My client is an excellent regional contractor based in Oxfordshire, they have a healthy pipeline of work in the regional and are looking to expand. The immediate need is for a working foreman from either a carpentry or bricklaying background to run a couple of small works schemes. You will report to a Contracts manager and supervise the operatives and skilled trades on site. You will at times also need to be on the tools so a relevant trade background is essential. The works fall mainly within the high end residential and education sectors both new build and refurbishments. The work is across Oxfordshire and my client will provide a vehicle. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact Rob Burnell on (phone number removed) or send your CV Requirements SMSTS CSCS First Aid Brickwork or carpentry background Happy to still be on the tools on occasion benefits Excellent smaller regional contractor Competitive salary Vehicle Opportunity to progress My client is looking to interview in the next couple of week. Please contact me to discuss in more detail. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Project Quantity Surveyor High-End Residential Projects based Andover / Oxford Start Date: End of September 2020 Salary £65,000 + Car Allowance + 23 Days Holiday + Pension A respected high-end residential building contractor based near Basingstoke is searching for a Project Quantity Surveyor. The company’s reputation for expert craftsmanship means they have built a brand for delivering high class refurbishments and renovations of country homes. Due to a busy period of tendering and successfully winning several major high-end residential projects that are starting at the end of September, they are now looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor who will be site based between Andover and Oxford. The projects shortly starting will consist of new build and refurbishment elements with project values reaching £20 million. You will be an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor of Senior Project Quantity Surveyor with major high-end or luxury residential experience. The Role * You will be responsible for managing all costs, saving money where applicable but still maintaining quality of work. * To keep a tight control of variations on site and assisting Site Managers and Contracts Manager in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts. * Manage allocated projects, packages and subcontractors, calculation and preparation of all company valuations and assist with final accounts. * The preparation and presentation of monthly job cost analysis data. The Person * Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Project Quantity Surveyor. * HNC or Degree qualified. * Good knowledge of JCT forms of contracts. * Good understanding of traditional building methods. Interview The company is keen to receive CVs and conduct interviews over the coming weeks, this will be a two-stage interview process. If you are interested in the role and would like further information, then call Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)