As a Passive Fire Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in conducting detailed inspections and surveys to fire protection systems including fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation. Key Responsibilities: Survey existing buildings to determine their condition, identify and analyse defects to fire door, fire stopping, and compartmentation, including proposals for repair in order to meet relevant safety standards Complete surveys within set timescales Accurately assess and record defects and provide clear remedial notes for sales team Carry out health check inspections, asset labelling, and write up reports for these as required The successful candidate will: Trade background in fire door joinery and/or fire stopping Knowledge of current fire safety regulations Technical knowledge and competence Logical and practical mind Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand construction drawings Ability to analyse problems in order to identify solutions Driving licence
Mar 10, 2025
Full time
As a Passive Fire Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in conducting detailed inspections and surveys to fire protection systems including fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation. Key Responsibilities: Survey existing buildings to determine their condition, identify and analyse defects to fire door, fire stopping, and compartmentation, including proposals for repair in order to meet relevant safety standards Complete surveys within set timescales Accurately assess and record defects and provide clear remedial notes for sales team Carry out health check inspections, asset labelling, and write up reports for these as required The successful candidate will: Trade background in fire door joinery and/or fire stopping Knowledge of current fire safety regulations Technical knowledge and competence Logical and practical mind Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand construction drawings Ability to analyse problems in order to identify solutions Driving licence
As a Passive Fire Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in conducting detailed inspections and surveys to fire protection systems including fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation. Key Responsibilities: Survey existing buildings to determine their condition, identify and analyse defects to fire door, fire stopping, and compartmentation, including proposals for repair in order to meet relevant safety standards Complete surveys within set timescales Accurately assess and record defects and provide clear remedial notes for sales team Carry out health check inspections, asset labelling, and write up reports for these as required The successful candidate will: Trade background in fire door joinery and/or fire stopping Knowledge of current fire safety regulations Technical knowledge and competence Logical and practical mind Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand construction drawings Ability to analyse problems in order to identify solutions Driving licence
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
As a Passive Fire Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in conducting detailed inspections and surveys to fire protection systems including fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation. Key Responsibilities: Survey existing buildings to determine their condition, identify and analyse defects to fire door, fire stopping, and compartmentation, including proposals for repair in order to meet relevant safety standards Complete surveys within set timescales Accurately assess and record defects and provide clear remedial notes for sales team Carry out health check inspections, asset labelling, and write up reports for these as required The successful candidate will: Trade background in fire door joinery and/or fire stopping Knowledge of current fire safety regulations Technical knowledge and competence Logical and practical mind Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand construction drawings Ability to analyse problems in order to identify solutions Driving licence
Purobuild are recruiting for a passive fire consultant to join a highly successful multi-disciplinary consultancy. The passive fire consultant will be joining a reputable fire safety consultancy that offer flexible working and fantastic development opportunities. We are currently recruiting for a passive fire consultant to work on a variety of premises across the UK. The passive fire consultant must have some form of experience with passive fire inspections, fire door surveys, fire dampers with further training provided. The passive fire consultant must have 2+ years experience working as a fire surveyor and be prepared to travel nationwide. Benefits to the successful fire surveyor include: Fire safety membership costs covered Further training in passive fire consultancy Flexible working hours Remote working opportunities Suitable passive fire consultants/fire surveyors please apply direct or call James on (phone number removed). Key words include: (Fire, Passive Fire, Passive Fire Consultant, Passive fire surveyor, Fire Safety)
Mar 05, 2025
Full time
Purobuild are recruiting for a passive fire consultant to join a highly successful multi-disciplinary consultancy. The passive fire consultant will be joining a reputable fire safety consultancy that offer flexible working and fantastic development opportunities. We are currently recruiting for a passive fire consultant to work on a variety of premises across the UK. The passive fire consultant must have some form of experience with passive fire inspections, fire door surveys, fire dampers with further training provided. The passive fire consultant must have 2+ years experience working as a fire surveyor and be prepared to travel nationwide. Benefits to the successful fire surveyor include: Fire safety membership costs covered Further training in passive fire consultancy Flexible working hours Remote working opportunities Suitable passive fire consultants/fire surveyors please apply direct or call James on (phone number removed). Key words include: (Fire, Passive Fire, Passive Fire Consultant, Passive fire surveyor, Fire Safety)
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Passive Fire) Location: South East London (Hybrid) Salary: > 60,000 + benefits Established in 1989, Our client is the UK's leading passive fire protection specialist, supplying a comprehensive range of third-party accredited survey, installation and compliance services to public and private sector organisations across the country. With offices nationwide, this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, modern construction business, that genuinely cares about it's people. You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top level financial and legally compliant performance. Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's Assisting in Sub-contract tendering and procurement Assist in the forecasting of final accounts. Pricing using rate build ups from take offs. Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts. Monitoring and explaining cost movements. Monitor subcontractor cost movements. Report on savings and excesses against budget Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Essential Experience: Experience in working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project QS BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred) You must have confident communications skills Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office Experience of pricing tend Knowledge of SOR's Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Salary and Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown 5% employer pension contribution Death in service benefit (4 x salary) Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions
Mar 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Passive Fire) Location: South East London (Hybrid) Salary: > 60,000 + benefits Established in 1989, Our client is the UK's leading passive fire protection specialist, supplying a comprehensive range of third-party accredited survey, installation and compliance services to public and private sector organisations across the country. With offices nationwide, this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, modern construction business, that genuinely cares about it's people. You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top level financial and legally compliant performance. Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's Assisting in Sub-contract tendering and procurement Assist in the forecasting of final accounts. Pricing using rate build ups from take offs. Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts. Monitoring and explaining cost movements. Monitor subcontractor cost movements. Report on savings and excesses against budget Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Essential Experience: Experience in working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project QS BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred) You must have confident communications skills Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office Experience of pricing tend Knowledge of SOR's Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Salary and Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown 5% employer pension contribution Death in service benefit (4 x salary) Training and development opportunities Flexible, family friendly working environment Team/company events and competitions
Fortus Recrutiment are currently representing a local authority who are looking for a Fire Safety Surveyor to join their property services division. Carrying out pre and post inspections of fire risk actions carried out by contractors and colleagues. You ll also respond promptly to actions identified, specifying works required to correct standards. Providing technical advice and support to our trades, maintenance managers, subcontractors and suppliers so we deliver a high-quality, cost-effective and compliant service. Contract management including progress against building works schedules. Utilising customer insight to support us in delivering on our customer promise. Ensuring all works carried out meet health and safety standards with zero tolerance taken to non-compliance. Overseeing our Fire Safety Contractors who maintain our Active Fire Systems and managing any related systems or issues Overseeing specialist contractors in the delivery of our passive fire programme (Fire doors, fire stopping etc) You have Building surveying experience including property condition and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and specifying remedial works. Current knowledge of building repairs, construction and safety. Able to manage, control budgets and expenditure. A vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we ll pay your mileage! A self-starter approach, able to work unsupervised to manage your own patch, working commercially to deliver our programmes of work on time and to budget. You ll act quickly when things go wrong, take ownership and are accountable to put things right first time through collaborative working. In an ideal world, you will also hold RICS, or have a CIOB professional registration or are working towards this. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer. Please call the office and ask to speak to Josh and apply for this advert online.
Feb 26, 2025
Full time
Fortus Recrutiment are currently representing a local authority who are looking for a Fire Safety Surveyor to join their property services division. Carrying out pre and post inspections of fire risk actions carried out by contractors and colleagues. You ll also respond promptly to actions identified, specifying works required to correct standards. Providing technical advice and support to our trades, maintenance managers, subcontractors and suppliers so we deliver a high-quality, cost-effective and compliant service. Contract management including progress against building works schedules. Utilising customer insight to support us in delivering on our customer promise. Ensuring all works carried out meet health and safety standards with zero tolerance taken to non-compliance. Overseeing our Fire Safety Contractors who maintain our Active Fire Systems and managing any related systems or issues Overseeing specialist contractors in the delivery of our passive fire programme (Fire doors, fire stopping etc) You have Building surveying experience including property condition and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and specifying remedial works. Current knowledge of building repairs, construction and safety. Able to manage, control budgets and expenditure. A vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we ll pay your mileage! A self-starter approach, able to work unsupervised to manage your own patch, working commercially to deliver our programmes of work on time and to budget. You ll act quickly when things go wrong, take ownership and are accountable to put things right first time through collaborative working. In an ideal world, you will also hold RICS, or have a CIOB professional registration or are working towards this. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer. Please call the office and ask to speak to Josh and apply for this advert online.
Focused on Leeds and the surrounding area, specifically the M62 corridor, with occasional nationwide travel/staying away, this Fire Stopping Surveyor will support with the delivery of pre-work surveys. The successful candidate will have: Experience conducting fire stopping surveys Confident with OneTrace app for recording surveys Up to date knowledge of the latest fire safety standards Knowledge of fire stopping projects and understanding of the differences between them Full UK Driving Licence What's on offer? Permanent, PAYE contract Salary of 44,000 per year Company vehicle and fuel card Other comapny benefits include: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Annual pay review Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing Career progression and training opportunities Access to mentla health first aiders Opportunity to partake in volunteer work and charity events Eyecare vouchers About the company: This industry-leading business specialises in fire protection services and has extensive experience across a variety of sectors, ensuring compliance and safety for clients nationwide. Known for their comprehensive approach, they provide a full suite of services, including passive fire protection, fire door installations, fire-stopping, and compartmentation solutions tailored to meet strict regulatory standards. The company is driven by a commitment to quality and safety, utilising a highly skilled team equipped with the latest training and industry knowledge. Their emphasis on compliance and reliable service has earned them a strong reputation, making them a preferred partner for projects in healthcare, commercial, and public sectors. With a robust portfolio of successful installations, they continue to enhance fire safety measures across the UK.
Feb 25, 2025
Full time
Focused on Leeds and the surrounding area, specifically the M62 corridor, with occasional nationwide travel/staying away, this Fire Stopping Surveyor will support with the delivery of pre-work surveys. The successful candidate will have: Experience conducting fire stopping surveys Confident with OneTrace app for recording surveys Up to date knowledge of the latest fire safety standards Knowledge of fire stopping projects and understanding of the differences between them Full UK Driving Licence What's on offer? Permanent, PAYE contract Salary of 44,000 per year Company vehicle and fuel card Other comapny benefits include: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Annual pay review Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing Career progression and training opportunities Access to mentla health first aiders Opportunity to partake in volunteer work and charity events Eyecare vouchers About the company: This industry-leading business specialises in fire protection services and has extensive experience across a variety of sectors, ensuring compliance and safety for clients nationwide. Known for their comprehensive approach, they provide a full suite of services, including passive fire protection, fire door installations, fire-stopping, and compartmentation solutions tailored to meet strict regulatory standards. The company is driven by a commitment to quality and safety, utilising a highly skilled team equipped with the latest training and industry knowledge. Their emphasis on compliance and reliable service has earned them a strong reputation, making them a preferred partner for projects in healthcare, commercial, and public sectors. With a robust portfolio of successful installations, they continue to enhance fire safety measures across the UK.
ProGroup Recruitment is working with an industry-leading company within a specialist group that focuses on fire safety services. This organisation is dedicated to ensuring compliance and safety through outstanding fire compartmentation and passive fire protection solutions. As a Compartmentation Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in conducting detailed inspections and surveys to fire protection systems including fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation. Key Responsibilities: Survey existing buildings to determine their condition, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair in order to meet relevant safety standards Complete surveys within set timescales Accurately assess and record defects and provide clear remedial notes for sales team Carry out health check inspections, asset labelling, and write up reports for these as required Survey installations if required Work closely with the Health Check Manager, Operations Support Team and communicate effectively with the office Report to Health Check Manager on a daily basis Provide technical support with regards to properties Utilise knowledge of the buildings to assist the Project Manager The successful candidate will: Knowledge of current fire safety regulations Technical knowledge and competence Logical and practical mind Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand construction drawings Ability to analyse problems in order to identify solutions Driving licence Ideally have FDIS What s in it for you: £38,000 to £40,000 per year PAYE salary Ability to purchase additional annual leave Healthcare scheme Regular company events Company reward scheme (vouchers, etc) ProGroup Recruitment is proud to work with leading organisations in fire safety. If you re passionate about making buildings safer and have the expertise we re looking for, we d love to hear from you.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
ProGroup Recruitment is working with an industry-leading company within a specialist group that focuses on fire safety services. This organisation is dedicated to ensuring compliance and safety through outstanding fire compartmentation and passive fire protection solutions. As a Compartmentation Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in conducting detailed inspections and surveys to fire protection systems including fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation. Key Responsibilities: Survey existing buildings to determine their condition, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair in order to meet relevant safety standards Complete surveys within set timescales Accurately assess and record defects and provide clear remedial notes for sales team Carry out health check inspections, asset labelling, and write up reports for these as required Survey installations if required Work closely with the Health Check Manager, Operations Support Team and communicate effectively with the office Report to Health Check Manager on a daily basis Provide technical support with regards to properties Utilise knowledge of the buildings to assist the Project Manager The successful candidate will: Knowledge of current fire safety regulations Technical knowledge and competence Logical and practical mind Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand construction drawings Ability to analyse problems in order to identify solutions Driving licence Ideally have FDIS What s in it for you: £38,000 to £40,000 per year PAYE salary Ability to purchase additional annual leave Healthcare scheme Regular company events Company reward scheme (vouchers, etc) ProGroup Recruitment is proud to work with leading organisations in fire safety. If you re passionate about making buildings safer and have the expertise we re looking for, we d love to hear from you.
Managing Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment / Planned Maintenance 75K - 90K +Benefits Hemel Hempstead We are working with a leading social housing/property services business to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their planned works team. Following several contract wins and a strong order book, we seek a qualified and competent commercial leader with solid experience working on planned maintenance contracts, including kitchen and bathroom schemes, passive fire/FRA, decarbonisation works, electrical remediation, legal/disrepair and voids. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day commercial management and reporting of contracts from award up to final account. This includes the development and guidance of junior members of the commercial team, ensuring they understand and follow company processes and procedures. Managing Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities: Providing support to the pre-construction team in the settlement of tender submissions, including risk analysis, and agreeing tender strategy. Ensuring that all new projects are set-up in line with the companies processes and aligned with the requirements of the contract. Oversee the procurement process, ensuring that all sub-contractors and suppliers are sourced effectively, and contracts are awarded in line with company and project requirements. Sub-contractor management, monitor sub-contractor workloads across the business and assist with introducing new sub-contractors. Signing off sub-contractor payment notices, ensuring their accounts have been valued in line with the requirements of their sub-contract order. Provide monthly commercial reports to Commercial Director detailing the commercial performance of each project and highlighting any risks. Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks associated with projects. Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Undertake detailed internal and external cash flow forecasts. Ensure applications and final accounts are being issued in line with the contract requirements and that WIP is kept to a minimal. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial matters. Review and issuing of monthly CVR's to Commercial Director Managing Quantity Surveyor Key Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management Previous experience of working for a social housing contractor Experience of contract law Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge NHF Schedule of Rates Ability to negotiate and influence Self-motivated Flexible & adaptable Resilient Managing Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full-time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to 90K + Benefits.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Managing Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment / Planned Maintenance 75K - 90K +Benefits Hemel Hempstead We are working with a leading social housing/property services business to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their planned works team. Following several contract wins and a strong order book, we seek a qualified and competent commercial leader with solid experience working on planned maintenance contracts, including kitchen and bathroom schemes, passive fire/FRA, decarbonisation works, electrical remediation, legal/disrepair and voids. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day commercial management and reporting of contracts from award up to final account. This includes the development and guidance of junior members of the commercial team, ensuring they understand and follow company processes and procedures. Managing Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities: Providing support to the pre-construction team in the settlement of tender submissions, including risk analysis, and agreeing tender strategy. Ensuring that all new projects are set-up in line with the companies processes and aligned with the requirements of the contract. Oversee the procurement process, ensuring that all sub-contractors and suppliers are sourced effectively, and contracts are awarded in line with company and project requirements. Sub-contractor management, monitor sub-contractor workloads across the business and assist with introducing new sub-contractors. Signing off sub-contractor payment notices, ensuring their accounts have been valued in line with the requirements of their sub-contract order. Provide monthly commercial reports to Commercial Director detailing the commercial performance of each project and highlighting any risks. Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks associated with projects. Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Undertake detailed internal and external cash flow forecasts. Ensure applications and final accounts are being issued in line with the contract requirements and that WIP is kept to a minimal. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial matters. Review and issuing of monthly CVR's to Commercial Director Managing Quantity Surveyor Key Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management Previous experience of working for a social housing contractor Experience of contract law Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge NHF Schedule of Rates Ability to negotiate and influence Self-motivated Flexible & adaptable Resilient Managing Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full-time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to 90K + Benefits.
Our client is a Surrey-based Social Housing Landlord providing safe and affordable housing to the customers it serves. They have recently completed a high volume of fire safety works and are looking for an interim project surveyor to support them with delivering this work. You will be, responsible for conducting surveys, inspections, and checking risk assessments related to fire safety, implementing fire safety measures, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The works include both active and passive work streams including all fire doors, fire stopping, property fire detection and communal alarm systems and all ad-hoc fire related remedial/renewal works as required. Job Role Salary £300 - £325 per day Hybrid Working Based in Surrey The Candidate Some experience and knowledge of working with Fire safety Works and Fire Risk Assessment actions. Knowledge of all housing and building-related fire safety legislation, fire safety guidance, building regulations best practices and techniques If you are a surveyor with some experience with Fire safety Works within the Social Housing sector, then please submit your CV and we will get in touch to go through the role in more detail.
Feb 18, 2025
Contract
Our client is a Surrey-based Social Housing Landlord providing safe and affordable housing to the customers it serves. They have recently completed a high volume of fire safety works and are looking for an interim project surveyor to support them with delivering this work. You will be, responsible for conducting surveys, inspections, and checking risk assessments related to fire safety, implementing fire safety measures, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The works include both active and passive work streams including all fire doors, fire stopping, property fire detection and communal alarm systems and all ad-hoc fire related remedial/renewal works as required. Job Role Salary £300 - £325 per day Hybrid Working Based in Surrey The Candidate Some experience and knowledge of working with Fire safety Works and Fire Risk Assessment actions. Knowledge of all housing and building-related fire safety legislation, fire safety guidance, building regulations best practices and techniques If you are a surveyor with some experience with Fire safety Works within the Social Housing sector, then please submit your CV and we will get in touch to go through the role in more detail.
Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection
Milton Keynes
£40k - £60k + Un-capped Bonus (DOE)
Company
A small family owned contractor based in Milton Keynes that operate nationally throughout the UK with a specialist division working within the Passive Fire Protection sector. This division work with a variety of clients with project values averaging £30k - £50k and following their success, continue to see growth via repeat orders and recommendation.
Contracts Manager
They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee several projects in their entirety from initial survey and contract award through to completion and handover working closely with the Managing Director overseeing commercial and operational activities. This role is 80% office and 20% site based and projects are within the commercial and residential sectors.
You will ideally have passive fire industry experience or come from a small contractor overseeing multiple projects in their entirety. You will be provided with full guidance and assistance in order to develop your sector-specific knowledge and skills in passive fire protection, including industry specific product training and qualifications.
Responsibilities include
* Manage business relationships to secure repeat and new orders
* Liaise with customers, arrange/carryout site surveys and collate information required for tendering/quoting by the Estimating team
* Identify and appoint appropriate internal and sub-contractor resource to projects
* Produce schedules of work for projects and support the operational teams to ensure correct resources are allocated to each
* Manage on site supervisors/operatives to ensure that projects are completed within agreed project timescales and budgets
* Procure materials, chase suppliers and deliveries
* Identify and appoint new sub-contractors and suppliers, negotiating prices and contract terms
* Complete regular site visits and maintain customer engagement to ensure smooth running of projects in line with working schedules, including proactive problem solving
* Manage project costs; analyse labour, materials and programme, identify opportunities for savings and organisational improvements
* To apply quality control procedures to ensure the maintenance of high standards of installation, service and compliance with the specification of products used on site.
* To liaise closely with the Client, or their representative, in the provision of the contract service, to ensure compliance with contractual method statements and risk assessments.
* To monitor and analyse project programs and customer demands on site and communicate to all operatives to ensure they clearly understand their targets.
* Keep abreast of changes in legislation and implement accordingly.
* Responsibility for ensuring record keeping systems are maintained in line with expected company and 3rd party accreditation practices and standards
* Ensure sub-contractor and supplier invoices are checked, authorised and passed to the accounts team in a timely and accurate manner
* Provide the Managing Director and accounts department with the information required to prepare applications for payment and invoices in a timely manner.
* Direct activities of all operatives, ensuring that they are properly trained to competently carry out their duties and responsibilities, as well as ensuring that they acknowledge and accept a personal responsibility for safety.
* Maintain high operational standards on sites, including compliance with H&S policies and other regulations, ensure that a safe system of work, COSHH data and installation details are produced and communicated to site supervisors/operatives prior to the commencement of the work activity.
* Complete site safety inspections and ensure works are carried out in a safe manner in relation to our staff, other site staff and members of the general public. Ensure that the safety is maintained and reflected positively through your actions and those of the site operatives.
* Attend corporate events on behalf of the company
You will:
A minimum of 5 years Contracts Management experience within UK construction preferably within Passive Fire industry or a fast paced sub-contractor
A relevant Construction Degree is desirable but not essential
Experience of managing several projects simultaneously with values ideally to £100k
Able to read technical specifications and drawings in order to extract and interpret relevant information required for performance of construction tasks
Very strong man-management skills and process driven
Ability to identify change and implement
Have excellent communication and negotiation skills
Polished client facing skills
Be commercially and contractually aware
A strong desire to achieve and be able to work well within a team.
Excellent computer literacy skills are essential (email, MS Office and MS project management programs).
Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence
Stable work history a must
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking for fresh new challenges that offers excellent working environment and opportunity to progress your career to more senior level in a fast growing business.
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.
Contracts Manager / Contracts Surveyor / Passive Fire Industry / Fire Protection
Nov 09, 2020
Permanent
Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection
Milton Keynes
£40k - £60k + Un-capped Bonus (DOE)
Company
A small family owned contractor based in Milton Keynes that operate nationally throughout the UK with a specialist division working within the Passive Fire Protection sector. This division work with a variety of clients with project values averaging £30k - £50k and following their success, continue to see growth via repeat orders and recommendation.
Contracts Manager
They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee several projects in their entirety from initial survey and contract award through to completion and handover working closely with the Managing Director overseeing commercial and operational activities. This role is 80% office and 20% site based and projects are within the commercial and residential sectors.
You will ideally have passive fire industry experience or come from a small contractor overseeing multiple projects in their entirety. You will be provided with full guidance and assistance in order to develop your sector-specific knowledge and skills in passive fire protection, including industry specific product training and qualifications.
Responsibilities include
* Manage business relationships to secure repeat and new orders
* Liaise with customers, arrange/carryout site surveys and collate information required for tendering/quoting by the Estimating team
* Identify and appoint appropriate internal and sub-contractor resource to projects
* Produce schedules of work for projects and support the operational teams to ensure correct resources are allocated to each
* Manage on site supervisors/operatives to ensure that projects are completed within agreed project timescales and budgets
* Procure materials, chase suppliers and deliveries
* Identify and appoint new sub-contractors and suppliers, negotiating prices and contract terms
* Complete regular site visits and maintain customer engagement to ensure smooth running of projects in line with working schedules, including proactive problem solving
* Manage project costs; analyse labour, materials and programme, identify opportunities for savings and organisational improvements
* To apply quality control procedures to ensure the maintenance of high standards of installation, service and compliance with the specification of products used on site.
* To liaise closely with the Client, or their representative, in the provision of the contract service, to ensure compliance with contractual method statements and risk assessments.
* To monitor and analyse project programs and customer demands on site and communicate to all operatives to ensure they clearly understand their targets.
* Keep abreast of changes in legislation and implement accordingly.
* Responsibility for ensuring record keeping systems are maintained in line with expected company and 3rd party accreditation practices and standards
* Ensure sub-contractor and supplier invoices are checked, authorised and passed to the accounts team in a timely and accurate manner
* Provide the Managing Director and accounts department with the information required to prepare applications for payment and invoices in a timely manner.
* Direct activities of all operatives, ensuring that they are properly trained to competently carry out their duties and responsibilities, as well as ensuring that they acknowledge and accept a personal responsibility for safety.
* Maintain high operational standards on sites, including compliance with H&S policies and other regulations, ensure that a safe system of work, COSHH data and installation details are produced and communicated to site supervisors/operatives prior to the commencement of the work activity.
* Complete site safety inspections and ensure works are carried out in a safe manner in relation to our staff, other site staff and members of the general public. Ensure that the safety is maintained and reflected positively through your actions and those of the site operatives.
* Attend corporate events on behalf of the company
You will:
A minimum of 5 years Contracts Management experience within UK construction preferably within Passive Fire industry or a fast paced sub-contractor
A relevant Construction Degree is desirable but not essential
Experience of managing several projects simultaneously with values ideally to £100k
Able to read technical specifications and drawings in order to extract and interpret relevant information required for performance of construction tasks
Very strong man-management skills and process driven
Ability to identify change and implement
Have excellent communication and negotiation skills
Polished client facing skills
Be commercially and contractually aware
A strong desire to achieve and be able to work well within a team.
Excellent computer literacy skills are essential (email, MS Office and MS project management programs).
Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence
Stable work history a must
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking for fresh new challenges that offers excellent working environment and opportunity to progress your career to more senior level in a fast growing business.
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.
Contracts Manager / Contracts Surveyor / Passive Fire Industry / Fire Protection
My client is looking for a passive fire protection surveyor to work on domestic and commercial properties within the North West area, works will be all around fire regulations and the ideal candidate will have a vast knowledge and an accreditation in this stream of works.
Main duties of the role will be surveys on new projects but some surveys on installations will also be required
please contact me for further information
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Oct 27, 2020
My client is looking for a passive fire protection surveyor to work on domestic and commercial properties within the North West area, works will be all around fire regulations and the ideal candidate will have a vast knowledge and an accreditation in this stream of works.
Main duties of the role will be surveys on new projects but some surveys on installations will also be required
please contact me for further information
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Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection / Passive Fire - Permanent Role - Upto £50,000 + Package
About the Client
A multi faceted contractor who have a Head Office in Peterborough but work predominantly in London and the South East. One of their business units specialises in Fire Protection and they supply and fit high spec passive fire protection. The team are fully FIRAS certified and have an outstanding reputation in their field.
About the Role
You will join as a Quantity Surveyor and work alongside the pre construction and commercial teams. A number of new contracts have been awarded recently so the work is there for an experienced QS to join and start working immediately. The head office is Peterborough and you will be expected to work 1 or 2 days per week at the office. The other 3 to 4 days will be spent either visiting site sin and around London, or working remotely from home if you'd like. There is also the option to work in the office full time if you are based near Peterborough.
What you Need to Succeed
You will be educated to a degree level in Quantity Surveying and have a some experience in the passive fire / fire protection sectors. You must be a strong negotiator and able to work on multiple projects concurrently. You will be organised and ambitious and will work well as part of a small commercial team.
Please apply via this advert and you will be contacted for further discussion
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection / Passive Fire - Permanent Role - Upto £50,000 + Package
About the Client
A multi faceted contractor who have a Head Office in Peterborough but work predominantly in London and the South East. One of their business units specialises in Fire Protection and they supply and fit high spec passive fire protection. The team are fully FIRAS certified and have an outstanding reputation in their field.
About the Role
You will join as a Quantity Surveyor and work alongside the pre construction and commercial teams. A number of new contracts have been awarded recently so the work is there for an experienced QS to join and start working immediately. The head office is Peterborough and you will be expected to work 1 or 2 days per week at the office. The other 3 to 4 days will be spent either visiting site sin and around London, or working remotely from home if you'd like. There is also the option to work in the office full time if you are based near Peterborough.
What you Need to Succeed
You will be educated to a degree level in Quantity Surveying and have a some experience in the passive fire / fire protection sectors. You must be a strong negotiator and able to work on multiple projects concurrently. You will be organised and ambitious and will work well as part of a small commercial team.
Please apply via this advert and you will be contacted for further discussion
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection
£35k - £45K + Benefits
South East
My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor to join the Southern Team.
You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top level financial and legally compliant performance.
Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's
Assisting in Sub-contract tendering and procurement
Assist in the forecasting of final accounts.
Pricing using rate build ups from take offs.
Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts.
Monitoring and explaining cost movements.
Monitor subcontractor cost movements.
Report on savings and excesses against budgetAssistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Essential Experience:
Experience in working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Project QS
BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred)
You must have confident communications skills
Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office
Experience of pricing tendAssistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £45,000 + Benefits. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection
£35k - £45K + Benefits
South East
My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor to join the Southern Team.
You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top level financial and legally compliant performance.
Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's
Assisting in Sub-contract tendering and procurement
Assist in the forecasting of final accounts.
Pricing using rate build ups from take offs.
Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts.
Monitoring and explaining cost movements.
Monitor subcontractor cost movements.
Report on savings and excesses against budgetAssistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Essential Experience:
Experience in working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Project QS
BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred)
You must have confident communications skills
Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office
Experience of pricing tendAssistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £45,000 + Benefits. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Role: Technical Sales / Surveyor - Passive Fire Protection / Firestopping
Location: London / South East
Salary: £(phone number removed) basic salary, plus car, plus bonus and other bens
We are recruiting a Technical Sales / Survey / Estimating role for a well respected, specialist installer of Passive Fire Protection materials - Passive Fire Protection, Firestopping Solutions, Firedoors, Firewalls, Cavity Barriers and more.
Working for a specialist installer / contractor with a fantastic reputation you'll be liaising with a wide range of clients - Main Contractors, Project Managers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors as well as Procurement Managers from the likes of hospitals, universities, FM companies and more.
We need to find someone with a good, technical understanding of Passive Fire Protection and Firestopping, be this a sales person or estimator from a Passive Fire Protection and Firestopping manufacturer or from another Fire Protection Installer. If the individual does not have experience at undertaking a survey, pricing for labour and materials and creating a schedule of works - this can be taught by the client. However having the knowledge of fire protection and firestopping is likely required.
The role is to approach a scheduled project, carry out surveys, price the work and win the work, pricing for the materials and the labour. Find the job, price it, win it!!
Do you come from a Specification / Technical Sales background within the Passive Fire Protection and Firestopping sector? If so please APPLY NOW!! We want to hear from you
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Role: Technical Sales / Surveyor - Passive Fire Protection / Firestopping
Location: London / South East
Salary: £(phone number removed) basic salary, plus car, plus bonus and other bens
We are recruiting a Technical Sales / Survey / Estimating role for a well respected, specialist installer of Passive Fire Protection materials - Passive Fire Protection, Firestopping Solutions, Firedoors, Firewalls, Cavity Barriers and more.
Working for a specialist installer / contractor with a fantastic reputation you'll be liaising with a wide range of clients - Main Contractors, Project Managers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors as well as Procurement Managers from the likes of hospitals, universities, FM companies and more.
We need to find someone with a good, technical understanding of Passive Fire Protection and Firestopping, be this a sales person or estimator from a Passive Fire Protection and Firestopping manufacturer or from another Fire Protection Installer. If the individual does not have experience at undertaking a survey, pricing for labour and materials and creating a schedule of works - this can be taught by the client. However having the knowledge of fire protection and firestopping is likely required.
The role is to approach a scheduled project, carry out surveys, price the work and win the work, pricing for the materials and the labour. Find the job, price it, win it!!
Do you come from a Specification / Technical Sales background within the Passive Fire Protection and Firestopping sector? If so please APPLY NOW!! We want to hear from you
Construction Recruitment
Essex, South East England
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection £35k - £45K + Benefits South East
My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor to join the Southern Team.
You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top level financial and legally compliant performance.
Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's
Assisting in Sub-contract tendering and procurement
Assist in the forecasting of final accounts.
Pricing using rate build ups from take offs.
Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts.
Monitoring and explaining cost movements.
Monitor subcontractor cost movements.
Report on savings and excesses against budget
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Essential Experience:
Experience in working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Project QS
BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred)
You must have confident communications skills
Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office
Experience of pricing tend
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £45,000 + Benefits. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.
Sep 08, 2020
Full time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection £35k - £45K + Benefits South East
My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor to join the Southern Team.
You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top level financial and legally compliant performance.
Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's
Assisting in Sub-contract tendering and procurement
Assist in the forecasting of final accounts.
Pricing using rate build ups from take offs.
Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts.
Monitoring and explaining cost movements.
Monitor subcontractor cost movements.
Report on savings and excesses against budget
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Essential Experience:
Experience in working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Project QS
BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred)
You must have confident communications skills
Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office
Experience of pricing tend
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Fire Protection - Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £45,000 + Benefits. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.
About Us
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living.
This role
The safety of our customers, and therefore building safety, is our number one priority. This role will work across our diverse geography & portfolio to ensure we take a coherent and co-ordinated approach to building safety at a time when expectations are rightly increasing. You will manage and deliver projects forming part of the annual programme of surveys, interim measures and remedial works related to the Safer Building Department.
You will coordinate and work collaboratively with external specialist services providers including legal, fire engineering, building consultancy and contractors to deliver programmes of remediation works to improve the safety of the homes we own and manage. The role will be based in London but you may be required to travel to any area of operation to provide coverage to Midlands and East Anglia.
What you'll need to succeed
BSc in Building Surveying or similar qualification and experience
Good knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Control
Good understanding of fire safety and passive fire measures
Experience of delivery planned/remedial works programmes in housing sector
Ability to take ownership of situations
Ability to communicate effectively ? verbal, face-to-face, visual, written and workshops
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Interview date: TBD
What you'll get in return
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:
28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
Healthcare cashplan
Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans
Life assurance scheme
Paid volunteer days
Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise
All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
About Us
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living.
This role
The safety of our customers, and therefore building safety, is our number one priority. This role will work across our diverse geography & portfolio to ensure we take a coherent and co-ordinated approach to building safety at a time when expectations are rightly increasing. You will manage and deliver projects forming part of the annual programme of surveys, interim measures and remedial works related to the Safer Building Department.
You will coordinate and work collaboratively with external specialist services providers including legal, fire engineering, building consultancy and contractors to deliver programmes of remediation works to improve the safety of the homes we own and manage. The role will be based in London but you may be required to travel to any area of operation to provide coverage to Midlands and East Anglia.
What you'll need to succeed
BSc in Building Surveying or similar qualification and experience
Good knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Control
Good understanding of fire safety and passive fire measures
Experience of delivery planned/remedial works programmes in housing sector
Ability to take ownership of situations
Ability to communicate effectively ? verbal, face-to-face, visual, written and workshops
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Interview date: TBD
What you'll get in return
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:
28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
Healthcare cashplan
Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans
Life assurance scheme
Paid volunteer days
Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise
All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made
About Us
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living.
This role
The safety of our customers, and therefore building safety, is our number one priority. This role will work across our diverse geography & portfolio to ensure we take a coherent and co-ordinated approach to building safety at a time when expectations are rightly increasing.
The Head of Safer Building will manage a team of Senior Project Surveyors and Project Surveyors to ensure delivery of our annual programmes of surveys, interim measure and remediation in relation to the Safer Building Agenda. You will be customer focused and will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including experts and legal services.
You will provide technical support within the department and will provide resources to our In-House Legal Team in terms of supporting them to deliver the Safer Buildings Programme to residential blocks with 3rd Party Freeholders.
Strong contract management and commercial acumen, managing consultants and legal services in a professional and tactful approach that delivers maximum value for money for the business.
What you'll need to succeed
Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate often complex issues in a clear and easy to understand way to ensure residents are assured
Exceptional contract management expertise with an ability to develop your team
Track record of managing successful teams
Good knowledge of building regulations and building control
Excellent understanding of fire safety and passive fire measures
Strong knowledge of Section 20 Legislation
Experience in delivery of complex programmes in housing sector
Strong commercial mindset
Natural problem solver, ability to take ownership of situationsWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Interview date: TBD
What you'll get in return
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:
28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
Healthcare cashplan
Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans
Life assurance scheme
Paid volunteer days
Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise
All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
About Us
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living.
This role
The safety of our customers, and therefore building safety, is our number one priority. This role will work across our diverse geography & portfolio to ensure we take a coherent and co-ordinated approach to building safety at a time when expectations are rightly increasing.
The Head of Safer Building will manage a team of Senior Project Surveyors and Project Surveyors to ensure delivery of our annual programmes of surveys, interim measure and remediation in relation to the Safer Building Agenda. You will be customer focused and will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including experts and legal services.
You will provide technical support within the department and will provide resources to our In-House Legal Team in terms of supporting them to deliver the Safer Buildings Programme to residential blocks with 3rd Party Freeholders.
Strong contract management and commercial acumen, managing consultants and legal services in a professional and tactful approach that delivers maximum value for money for the business.
What you'll need to succeed
Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate often complex issues in a clear and easy to understand way to ensure residents are assured
Exceptional contract management expertise with an ability to develop your team
Track record of managing successful teams
Good knowledge of building regulations and building control
Excellent understanding of fire safety and passive fire measures
Strong knowledge of Section 20 Legislation
Experience in delivery of complex programmes in housing sector
Strong commercial mindset
Natural problem solver, ability to take ownership of situationsWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Interview date: TBD
What you'll get in return
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:
28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
Healthcare cashplan
Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans
Life assurance scheme
Paid volunteer days
Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise
All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Passive Fire Protection
Essex / London Borders
£Highly Comp. + Package
Please note that due to the Corona Virus outbreak initial interview will be via telephone, Skype, Google Hangouts or similar.
Company
A small privately owned specialist contractor working within the construction industry that operate nationally throughout the UK. With an annual turnover of approximately £6m per annum the company has a wealth of experience within their field with a number of blue chip clients. They heavily invest back within the business and workforce and have now put together plans to grow the business over the next twelve months.
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Due to continued growth they are now seeking an ambitious, hard-working team member with a proven record of managing subcontract packages. The position will involve of pre and post contract duties including:
* Identifying market opportunities and marketing the company
* Producing tenders, primarily from specification of drawings
* Tender negotiations
* Material budgets, schedules and labour targets
* Interim payment applications, valuations and final accounts
* Managing sub-contract accounts
* Financial monitoring and cost reporting
You will:
* Ideally have relevant quantity surveying qualifications (highly beneficial but not essential)
* Experience within passive fire protection industry - Durasteel, FM blue, boarding, intumescent paint, doorsets etc.
* Good communication, negotiation and numerical skills
* Able to work independently or within a team
* Full UK Drivers Licence
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience looking to join a contractor that offers excellent working conditions and financial reward.
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
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Fire Protection / Passive Fire Protection / Fire Doors / Durasteel / FM blue / boarding / intumescent paint / doorsets
May 07, 2020
Permanent
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Passive Fire Protection
Essex / London Borders
£Highly Comp. + Package
Please note that due to the Corona Virus outbreak initial interview will be via telephone, Skype, Google Hangouts or similar.
Company
A small privately owned specialist contractor working within the construction industry that operate nationally throughout the UK. With an annual turnover of approximately £6m per annum the company has a wealth of experience within their field with a number of blue chip clients. They heavily invest back within the business and workforce and have now put together plans to grow the business over the next twelve months.
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Due to continued growth they are now seeking an ambitious, hard-working team member with a proven record of managing subcontract packages. The position will involve of pre and post contract duties including:
* Identifying market opportunities and marketing the company
* Producing tenders, primarily from specification of drawings
* Tender negotiations
* Material budgets, schedules and labour targets
* Interim payment applications, valuations and final accounts
* Managing sub-contract accounts
* Financial monitoring and cost reporting
You will:
* Ideally have relevant quantity surveying qualifications (highly beneficial but not essential)
* Experience within passive fire protection industry - Durasteel, FM blue, boarding, intumescent paint, doorsets etc.
* Good communication, negotiation and numerical skills
* Able to work independently or within a team
* Full UK Drivers Licence
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience looking to join a contractor that offers excellent working conditions and financial reward.
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
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Fire Protection / Passive Fire Protection / Fire Doors / Durasteel / FM blue / boarding / intumescent paint / doorsets