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Senior Mechanical Project Manager Meridian are working with a well-established MEP and Building Services company based near Bradford that are growing their team after many successful years. Specialising in full M&E fit-outs, you will be managing the larger commercial and light industrial contracts. Previous projects have includes schools, warehouses, care homes, apartments, offices, hospitals and health centres. As they grow their management team, they are looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to oversee some of the higher-valued and larger projects, such as hospitals and industrial fit outs. If you are a Mechanical Project Manager that has worked on large, multi-million-pound fit outs at a Senior Manager level, and you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of large projects from start to finish, earning bonuses in a hands-on role along the way, then this is the role for you! Benefits include (but aren't exclusive to): Starting salary of c. 65k - 70k p.a, dependant on experience Additional company car/car allowance Bonuses and commission available Career progression and promotions available Ability to take ownership of MEP projects in a hands-on role Focus on commercial projects, with some light industrial projects as well, which allows for clear company vision and working alongside leading and recognisable names within Construction and M&E sectors Company hiring immediately (subject to successful application process) Requirements for this role: Up to date Mechanical qualifications, e.g CSCS and NVQ's SMSTS/SSSTS ideal Experience with project management and positions within senior leadership Have managed multi-million pound and large-scale commercial and/or industrial fit outs Experience with commercial fit outs, such as 1st and 2nd fix, mechanical building services, HVAC systems etc. Duties will include: Take ownership of Mechanical fit outs on projects such as hospitals, warehouses, health centres etc. Oversee and co-ordinate the fit out by assisting the planning, estimating & pre-contracting, fit-out, and handover stages of contracts in line with accurate project timelines Liaise with other Project Managers to co-ordinate labour, and provide regular updates to other members of Senior Leadership and management Working closely with on-site Mechanical Engineers (including subcontractors) to ensure deadlines are being met, whilst resolving and/or anticipating any potential challenges, whilst providing your client(s) with efficient and cost-effective services Liaising with other Supervisors and Managers to ensure efficient communications across the channels and supply chain Assist Surveyors, Estimators and Pre-Contractors to assist in making accurate financial forecasts for ongoing and upcoming projects Become the primary point of contact for clients to maintain and grow existing relationships, as well as actively working with other members of your team to help identify and develop further business opportunities If you are looking for an opportunity at a growing M&E contractor based in Bradford that work on various-sized commercial and industrial projects in the local region, then please apply directly to the advert or email your cards and CV to (url removed) for more information. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Company Info Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology. With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.” They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you? Job Purpose We are looking for a Scheduler/Operations Assistant to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. You’ll enjoy a varied role reporting to our Operations Manager and working closely with the senior management team.  We are looking for someone commercially minded, who is a great forward planner thinking several steps ahead and has meticulous attention to detail to make sure that everything is in the right place at the right time. It would be advantageous for you to have a background in construction.   Position summary Key responsibilities: Scheduling of all construction operations and resources including operatives, plant, lorries and materials Record keeping Daily works diary Track overruns and remedial works Coordination estimators and project managers Place material orders Daily planning Daily re-planning based on events Prioritisation of assets General administrative scheduling functions Recommend improvements in methods and procedures to ensure a more efficient and cost effective operation Key skills Essential Meticulous attention to detail Excellent forward planner as well as being able to be responsive and reactive when necessary Explores all possible eventualities and mitigates risk where possible Can make decisions and prioritise based on assessing probabilities, outcomes and impact Relevant scheduling/back office experience and/or logistics Excellent organisational skills Good use of initiative Able to remain calm under pressure Flexible and adaptable with a diplomatic attitude Good communication skills both written and oral Good IT skills Desirable: Construction industry knowledge ` Our Client offers: Competitive pay Employed and CIS positions 50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers) Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re busy) 28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions South East England job locations Plenty of internal training opportunities Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service) Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.  In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.  We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity   Working within our Field Services business you’ll be part of a large construction focused workforce tendering for and delivering complex and challenging construction projects throughout the nuclear and defence sectors, from inception to final delivery and client handover Jacobs Field Services offer a fantastic opportunity to engage with all life cycle phases of a project. •    Working within our AWE team, reporting into the LOB estimating lead you will directly contribute to the development of multi-disciplined construction estimates for various field construction projects, from laboratory re-fits to major new builds. This opportunity presents fantastic development and growth opportunities and will allow you to develop your range of estimating capability’s on a multitude of fast paced and interesting projects.   Here’s What You’ll Need: The Estimator is responsible for aiding in the development of construction cost estimates covering all phases and cost elements of multi disciplined construction projects. This involves the development and owenrship of the estimate plan, contributing to the detailed development of the multi-disciplined construction estimate, developing the estimate basis and contributing to estimate reviews with the estimating lead and senior management.  The main responsibilities are;  Prepare, compile and co-ordinate the development of the estimate, ensuring all required estimating documentation is completed and issued to the capture manager in line with the bid schedule. •    Read and interpret ITT documentation in full, raise any TQ’s or RFI’s where information is believed to be missing or unclear. •    participate in tender analysis and risk reviews •    Utilise and understand personnel rate cards  •    Prepare discipline by discipline quantity take-offs (Mechanical, E&I, Civils, Structural, Building Works) involving where applicable the preparation of RFQ packages from drawings and specifications. •    Work with subcontractors and suppliers to prepare and distribute subcontractor & materials RFQ packages for work within project scope but not performed internally, including defining the scope of work, providing drawings, specifications and required documentation; •    Develop detailed indirect estimates, both onsite and off-site support; •    Complete detailed cost calculations including indirect, direct labour, material, rentals, subcontracts, and equipment; •    Gather, analyse, input and compile information for negotiated work; •    Ensure that the governance process is followed and the accurate submission of documentation for tender approval. Qualifications & Experience: Essential:  5 + years of experience in an estimating or related role, preferably in an industrial construction environment; •    Understand and apply estimating norms, factors and allowances to project cost components •    Understand the full project life cycle and its components of cost. •    Understand and develop project CBS and WBS structures •    Have experience of working with planning and scheduling to develop construciton programmes. •    Work closely with the Commercial Lead, Sales Lead and Capture manager to ensure all commercial tender requirements are completed in a timely manor prior to bid submission •    Have good presentation skills and experience of presenting bids to internalally for review •    Extensive knowledge and ability to use all MS Office packaged, Especially Excel and Word. •    Degree, diploma, or certificate in Mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution; technical training in project management, drafting and engineering design, trade certificates, and/or field experience are definite assets; •    NEC3/4 Contract suite implementation. Experienced in the production of fixed price, target cost and reimbursable estimates. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.  For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team. Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.  

Vistry Partnerships - Our Story: Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live. As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible. In a Nutshell: As our Development Manager you will be reporting into the Senior Development Manager. You will manage development from brief preparation through to planning approval, development of concept through the detailed design process, bringing the development to the market, delivery and handover of project in consultation with procurement and construction departments What we would like from you: Key Responsibilities - Lead the internal project team to ensure project can be delivered effectively in alignment with business unit objectives. Develop, maintain, monitor and report against, accurate and detailed development appraisals and development cost plan, programmes and budgets against design development. Coordination of Development Agreement administration with project delivery team Identify suitable candidates, shortlist, and in liaison with Planning Manager and Technical Manager coordinate competitive procurement and appointment of external consultants for pre-development and planning. Ensure the design of the development is progressively reviewed by internal design team at appropriate stages and final authorisation from Head of Technical. Working with the Development Estimator, ensure costs and risks are accurately monitored and reported through development process. Monitor financial planning of development with Finance/Commercial Manager. Working with the Technical Manager, identify and monitor site and technical constraints and in consultation with external consultant team resolve within robust and viable technical strategy. Working with the Planning Manager, identify and monitor Town Planning risks and opportunities with JV partners and consultants. Consult with Sales and Marketing Manager to review sales and marketing strategy, tenant requirements, residential sales options. Co-ordinate project report for review on monthly basis. This report should encapsulate all relevant information from respective functions, Land, Planning, Technical, and Sales and Marketing. Monitor Project during detailed design, procurement and construction phases to maintain aspirations and delivery in line with programme. Ensure commercial tenants' requirements are met and the interfaces are managed properly. Detailed understanding of CDM duties for Client, Principal Designer and Designers. You will also cover various responsibilities to do with Land, Scheme Appraisals, Design and Planning, Technical and Project Delivery.Competencies - Degree in Development / Construction related discipline or other qualifications/experience to demonstrate an equivalent level of skill 5 years experience in development management role Experience in planning and delivery of 100+ unit / high density projects Estate regeneration working with a range of stakeholders Demonstrable project management skills Leading a project team of internal and external members Working flexibly and autonomously, whilst maintaining business objectives Communication skills, written and verbal, for a wide range of stakeholdersThe Good Stuff: Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us. Some of our key benefits include… Competitive salary and package 28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Private Healthcare Sharesave scheme Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant) Support with a professional membershipVistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships). With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK. We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders

SENIOR ESTIMATOR - CIVILS Bias You will be required to provide the business with the best net cost and margin to win the work in line with business strategy. Assist those less experienced within the function to achieve success. The senior role will work across all sectors of work. This role may take the estimating lead depending upon the size of the division and in such instance will take responsibility for line managing the estimating team and contributing to the development of the six point plan. You will be required to fully understand tender documentation across whole suite of projects within the sectors we operate in and provide initial accurate assessment for all elements. You will be required to engage with contracts managers and other experts within the business, ensuring there is a clear plan and programme of delivery. You will be required to understand the build requirements and techniques, assess subcontract requirements, assemble enquiry documentation and issue. You will be required to understand construction programming and planning. Develop mitigation strategies as appropriate. From first principles, produce accurate costs, access value engineering and risk issues and provide a comprehensive tender submission, anticipating changes in the marketplace. You will be required to work closely with others across the business to gain an understanding of the project and use the advice gained from previous experience. You will be required to understand design and understand the impact of individual / combined disciplines on the tender. Be able as appropriate to work on more than one project at a time. You will be required to present tender submission for approval ensuring a true and accurate picture of the tender is communicated. Finalise project at tender adjudication. Answer queries and undertake any negotiations. Handover successful bids with contracts team providing clarity on the bid itself and programme of works. As applicable support the development of the estimating team

Timber Frame Designer Permanent Location – Neath Salary - Negotiable Depending on Experience A fantastic opportunity has arisen for my client who are a rapidly expanding timber frame manufacture with our headquarters based in wales. Their highly experienced, growing workforce can ‘Design, Supply and Erect’ your timber frame – home, apartment block, retail outlet or education establishment, on time, on budget and of the highest quality standard. Starting as a purpose made joinery solutions, they now design, manufacture and innovate timber frame components for large national homebuilders, contractors, and housing associations across the United Kingdom. With the construction industry constantly changing to incorporate more environmentally friendly practices, the sustainability of products and more time and cost reducing methods, my client are always researching, developing, and adapting to meet these demands. Due to continued expansion they are now looking an experienced timber frame designer designer to join our busy design team along with another senior. You will be working closely with the existing design and production team and reporting to the managers and operations director. Responsibility & Duties * Understand the project brief and pre-design information provided by the senior designer, along with your specified role within the overall design process and take ownership of this role * Attend internal meetings with estimator, production manager, contracts manager and project planning * Responsibility for gathering pre-design requirements/information and requesting any outstanding information which may impact time frame design and building regulations, design software, material specification, technical resources (STA downloads, Trada and Robust details etc…), engineer calculations, fire engineers report in line with site safe protocol. * Produce and check drawings in line with programme dates * As the work progresses, clarify any uncertainties or discrepancies with senior designer, estimator, and the customer * Design panel drawings, taking into consideration all information gathered including any measurements from the fire report Experience & Qualification * Hold a relevant architectural qualification (Degree, HNC, HND) * A minimum of two years practical experience in a similar role, preferably within a UK based firm, but outside will be considered * Experience designing Roofs, Trusses, joists, modular construction, panels advantageous * Experience of using REVIT would be useful * Software’s like HSBC CAD, Mi Tek Wood Engine, highly advantageous * Good working knowledge of current UK building regulations * Timber frame knowledge is preferred Should this be of interest to you please get in contact and send your most up to date cv to my email address below as soon as possible. M - (phone number removed) Linkdin - priteshtailordesign

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor required for High-end Contractor (Projects across London and South East) Operating for almost 20 years, my Client operates exclusively in the Super Prime Residential sector and provides Construction Management expertise with an internal M&E Department. They are now looking to strengthen their Commercial department by hiring an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor. The Business has considerable expertise in significant and substantial structural works including basements, retained facades and major alterations to load bearing structural features. They also have strong expertise in integrating old and new, by harmonising complex M&E and audio visual service installations sympathetically within the fine finishes of prestige properties. Project values range from £5 - £50 million. Assignments include luxury construction projects in Chelsea, Belgravia, Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Kensington - super-prime locations that set the international standard in high-end residential excellence. The established in-house M&E business consists of M&E Managers, M&E Estimators, M&E Foreman, all supported by an in-house M&E CAD Department. You will be either a fully RICS qualified or equivalent M&E Quantity Surveyor at their South London Office. The role will include all aspects of quantity surveying and cost consultancy pre and post contract duties including preparation of tenders, cost planning, compiling estimates, contract administrative agreement of final accounts, value engineering and procurements / standardisation work. Ideally you will come from an M&E Design and Build background. The post offers a real opportunity to contribute to a growing business with a successful growth record and very real prospects. You will have held a similar QS'ing position with an M&E Contractor. The successful applicant will ideally come from an M&E Sub-contracting background.

Client My client is a group of businesses include property development, facilities management, timber frame engineering, a capital projects business dedicated to public sector partnerships, regionally-based construction companies, civil engineering, building services, and businesses that deliver high-quality homes for the private and affordable markets. . Job Role & Responsibilities: Managing allocated projects from receipt of tender to submission, including: Review tender documents on receipt and communicate same to Directors and relevant team members Arrange and chair the Bid Launch Meeting and subsequent Progress Meetings Identify tender deliverables / co-ordinate actions Arrange Bid Settlement Meetings in line with Group Bid Settlement approval procedures Prepare and issue Sub-Contractor enquiries and liaise with Sub-Contractors during the tender period Liaise with Buying Department to obtain material quotations when necessary Analyse tender returns / negotiate with Sub-Contractors and suppliers as required Prepare analytical tenders using all relevant procurement routes – traditional / Design & Build, etc Comply with QA procedures Prepare Bills of Quantities as required Procure Bills of Quantities externally when necessary, including reviewing key quantities on receipt – in consultation with Regional Bid Manager Liaise with / manage Design Team during tender process as necessary Compile tender using in-house pricing rates and / or Sub-Contract quotations Liaise with operations team to identify risks and opportunities Prepare site on-costs in conjunction with Planning Department and Operations Team. Present completed tenders to Directors at Bid Settlement Meetings, advising on strategies for Risk, Margin and Opportunity Ensure timeous delivery of tenders via traditional and electronic methods Where required attend pre and post tender interviews and other meetings as deemed appropriate. Prepare handover pack for projects secured / manage the transfer of projects from the Bid Team to the Delivery Team Obtain feedback on submitted tenders / upload data to tender analysis system Continue to update database of Sub-Contractors and Suppliers. Any other duties as required by Regional Bid Manager / Directors In addition, the Senior Estimator will be expected to: Assist the Regional Management Team in developing the regional business Assist the Regional Management Team in promoting a best practice culture within the department Ensure that the Estimating function is a fully integrated within the regional business Support and develop junior members of the team Contribute to company Performance Improvement initiatives Assist and support the Business Development and Operations teams as required

Senior Estimator 80,000-85,000 + package The Business Our client has a proven record of providing superior value through civil engineering excellence. They work in close partnership with their customers and suppliers, sharing skills and expertise to facilitate efficient project delivery, and operate under a variety of contract forms such as open book, design and build and full turnkey contracts. In addition to traditional contracts, they have a long track record of working in frameworks, partnerships and alliances. Their culture is one that embraces change, welcomes new ideas and supports the move towards a more collaborative approach in all aspects of their operations. Whether it's construct-only or strategic asset management, our client has earned its reputation as a tier 1 supplier of civil engineering service. The Role To manage and co-ordinate all estimating aspects of a bid, ensuring that high quality, competitive proposals are delivered to their customer in a manner consistent with the management system. To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, partners and bid team. Role Description *Where no Bid Manager is appointed and if required by the relevant Business Stream, lead the bid process to ensure that tender deliverables are produced in a timely and effective manner. *Oversee and/or interrogate design options and 'value' solutions, and if appropriate, identify the attractiveness of a project based on sound estimating principles. Activities to include: Review customer's drawings and specifications to prepare accurate costing sheets for materials, labour and equipment ¬ Ensure compliance with procedures, including pre-construction gate process. *Assess and manage risk and opportunity and support negotiations as part of the pricing process. *Collate and review tender documents and submission requirements in a timely way, ensuring all financial information is identified and provided and accurate compliant design proposals are included ¬ Establish and agree key plant rates. *Agree with engineering and planning key methods, outputs and plant selection. Detailed analysis of subcontractors' analysis. ¬ *Manage and coordinate the preparation of preliminary and general expense pricing including plant schedules and risk assessment. ¬ *Prepare tender settlement papers and carry out any belated adjustments as a result of tender settlements ¬ Provide bills of allowances as part of the commercial handover meeting. *Responsibility for 'sign off' of all cost elements prior to any gate meetings or financial submissions ¬ Select suitable sub-contractors and specialists for each project. *Ensure that key specialists are utilised on each bid to optimise: design, specification, programme and value ¬ Manage the production of cost information for senior management. *Provide considered responses to customer questions including post tender queries. Ensure that the project commercial team have received an effective handover of bid documentation. Represent the company and present tender proposals at customer interviews. *Support the development and implementation of the appropriate digital toolsets to execute cost take-off and other estimating activities, such as 5D cost planning. *Attend or carry out periodic Tender Health Checks and formal risk reviews to ensure that the identified risks are mitigated as far as possible in tender submissions. *Ensure that cost planning and estimating are accurate and reflect the project requirements and risk profile. *Provide mentoring on bids to less experienced Estimators and the bid teams, if required *Maintain the company supply chain database/ Estimating system with tender information from allocated bids. *Carry out measurement & take-offs, pricing and entering into the system. * Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm * Support the delivery of Sustainability activities Ideal Candidate * Previous experience of managing/implementing all aspects of the estimating process for highways projects, within the construction industry is required, along with a valid CSCS card, where applicable. * Membership of a relevant professional body and/or a relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH UK CIVIL ENGINEERING/INFRASTRUCTURE (ESTIMATING) EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. The ideal candidate will also have a stable track-record of employment over the course of their career. (e.g. minimum of three years in each role/past employer

Due to our clients growth within the water industry they are seeking to recruit a Estimator to be based at their Head Office in Peterborough. The candidate will manage the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide variety of Civil Engineering projects. Infrastructure: They are at the forefront of the civil engineering industry, regularly delivering some of the most complex projects within their sectors, water, energy and Civil's. The challenges encountered by their employees on a daily basis serve to emphasise the commitment they make to their clients to achieve their needs. Responsibilities * Attend pre-construction and construction site visits. * Manage the production of enquiry schedules for either civil scope of works / packages from the tender documentation, drawings and specifications issued. * Manage the preparation of enquiry documents for either civil scope of works / packages. * Identify the tender deliverables required from the project designers. * Manage the preparation and issuing of RFI's (Request for Information) to the Client / Architect. Evaluates and issues RFI responses to the Estimating Team. * Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and where necessary enters into correspondence with suppliers to bring quotations in line with the project specification requirements. * Prepare a project risk register including risk cost evaluation and risk probability, and arranges and chairs a project risk meeting in the presence of Estimators, Planners, Design Co-ordinators. * Arrange with the Chief Estimator the Tender Adjudication Settlement Meeting in the presence of Estimators, Planners and Director(s). * Arrange a Tender Handover meeting in the presence of Estimators and projects team. Prepares commercial documents for tender handover to projects team. * Lead Tender Adjudication and Presentation to Director and Senior Manager. The Individual * HNC/HNC/Degree (Construction related). * Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of planning and construction activities. * Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project

DQ Construction are currently recruiting a Planner for a tier one main contractor. The desired candidate will prepare analytical programmes for a given project to be used within the tender submission. Following the submission of the tender to attend meetings and record all changes to the tender programme. To assist the Senior Estimator and Estimating Manager in the preparation of the overall bid as necessary. Key Duties: • Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. • Attend project start-up meetings. • Attend site visits. • Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules including development of critical path and project float. • In conjunction with Senior Estimator establish the plan and document scope, develop project schedules and or preliminary cost estimates. • Maintain liaison with Estimating Manager regarding project planning by conducting analyses and preparing reports. • Make presentations to Estimating Manager, Senior Management& Clients as required. • Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting. • Evaluate scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements. • Ensure the maintenance of all essential documentation. • Competent use of industry software in particular Primavera P6. • Prepares project budgets and cost estimates, schedules and coordinates resources and tasks to complete projects on approved budget with aid of Senior Estimator. • Participates in the development of timetables and schedules for projects. • Coordinates the review of estimated design costs including equipment, installation, labour, materials, preparations, and other related costs. • Coordinates projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule and government regulations and health and safety requirements are maintained. Qualifications and Experience: • HNC (Construction related). • CSCS Card –Gold • Full Clean Driving Licence • Extensive experience of civil engineering contracting • Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery. • A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function. • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project