298 jobs found in Bedfordshire

Electrician with Test and Inspect Social Housing Repairs Houghton Regis Permanent Salary of up to £34,000 Are you an experienced 17th Edition + 2391 or 2394/2395 domestic Electrician? Do you have experience working in Social Housing along with the drive to further your..... click apply for full job details

My clients, a firm of experts in Chartered Surveying incorporating both commercial and Residential surveying who are regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. They are currently looking for a Chartered Valuations Surveyor to join their expanding team in areas of the UK. This will be a home based role but you..... click apply for full job details

Quantity Surveyor An unbeatable opportunity to join the residential division of a leading contractor in the area. This division looks after all of the company's house building operations from contracting and mixed tenure housing to private sector housing Why work for this company?..... click apply for full job details

Estimator Salary Guide: c. £45,000 Negotiable (dependant on experience) + Bonus + Car + Pension Our client is ideally seeking a candidate with roofing and water proofing experience. Reporting to the Sales Manager, key duties and responsibilities will involve:- * Recording new tenders onto system..... click apply for full job details

· To tender for various size projects £10k -£750k including pricing, preparation and submission. · To explore and take of from Portals and Upload Documents for Possible Tendering · Finalize Quality Submission which can form Part of the Tendering Process · To assist Purchasing Team in obtaining best possible..... click apply for full job details

Job purpose: Through collaborative working with external and internal parties, assess and evaluate the highway and transport implications of development proposals and negotiate suitable infrastructure and transport improvements to mitigate their impact in support of the Council's development strategies and plans. Main accountabilities: Work collaboratively with planning teams to facilitate development to support the delivery of the Council's Development Strategy in a way compatible with highways and transport policies and strategies. Assess and analyse the highway and transport implications of development proposals and negotiate with developers to ensure that suitable infrastructure and transport improvements are secured to mitigate their impact. Liaise and negotiate with internal highway and transport teams in an effective and proactive way to achieve a coordinated and unified highway and transport response to major development proposals, to prioritise competing transport and highway needs and to facilitate early engagement between developers and highway teams in respect of infrastructure delivery and adoption. Develop a close working relationship with planning case officers (Development Control) to agree work priorities and timelines. Commission and oversee the use of external consultant resources to assess the highway and transport implications of development proposals, if required. Foster a positive approach to innovative highway design through a proactive application of the CBC Design Guide. Contribute to highways and transport input into the Council's Development Strategy and other strategic planning documents and policies and maintain a current awareness and an up to date knowledge on all highway implications of national, regional and local planning policy development. *Must have Local Authority experience as Development Management Highways Officer*

Assistant Planner Main Purpose of the role Assist in the preparation, execution and evaluation of Production Controls. Main Duties / Accountability Ensure the use of robust programmes and other time related material Contribution to the production of programmes, Sequence Diagrams, progress charts and forecasting Ensure accurate / timely completion of any relevant documentation. Produce detailed programmes for small areas of work Capabilities Planning Management - Demonstrates an awareness of the disciplines and functions of the Project Delivery Team and how these integrate together. Health and Safety - Understands the implications of company rules and regulations, ensuring a safe environment. Follow standard operating and safety procedures. Flags up potential safety issues Initiative and drive - Seeks responsibility and shows a willingness to take on and achieve Challenging goals. Takes the initiative to act immediately and taking Accountability for actions and outcomes. Shows high motivation, drive and determination to achieve goals set. Works as one team - Respects and co-operates with the team, sharing problems and accepting support. Adopts a friendly and approachable manner; shows tolerance and consideration of others Communication - Communicates clearly and confidently, both orally and in writing and shares information and relays instructions * Analyses and solves problems - Gathers information and asks questions to understand the context and to check assumptions. Prioritise workload - Schedules own work, planning ahead and prioritising own workload. Produces high quality work, reacting positively to feedback. Maintains composure and focus under pressure, coping with disappointments or setbacks. Role Development That the individual will be able to prepare a contract programme unaided, To be familiar with and additional software to enhance on site construction ( 4 D planning such as Synchro, google Sketch up and drawing aids) Understand the production of tender, Contract and Delivery programmes, evaluating delay allowances & Risk Gather as built information on production outputs, methodology, cost and build techniques to inform other members of the team for future decision making Essential Desirable Experience Gain awareness and knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies and processes on a project. Be able to mark-up project progress, identify key items that require focus to allow progress to be maintained. Contributes to the production of robust and accurate project reporting and forecasting. Previous experience within the construction industry Skills / Knowledge Excellent organisational skills Current and Valid Full & Clean UK driving license Professional attitude and approach to work IT skills in Word, Excel and power point for Development in the use of Asta Powerproject (desirable) Understanding of construction principles and techniques Good listener aligned to learning Good communicator - spoken and written Embrace new ideas and systems IT literate, Team player Able to provide quality information within deadlines Health and Safety focused Able to manage workload by understanding requirements and deadlines Enthusiastic Flexible & adaptable Ability to work both alone and as part of a team Well presented Reliable Education / Qualifications GCSE's including Maths and English HNC / Degree in Construction Management (or willing to work towards) Work towards membership of the CIOB Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Role: Building Surveyor (ref:1368) Location: London and Home Counties (Field) Job Sector: FirstPort Surveyors Hours:35 hours per week As a FirstPort Building Surveyor, you will contribute to our vision of being the leading residential property manager, as recognised by others by: Making a difference to how our customers enjoy their homes. Surveying properties and preparing accurate specifications of works The role of Building Surveyor reports to the Surveying Manager About You You are currently working as a building surveyor, you have ambition to complete the RICS or MCIOB qualification, or may already hold it, either way you have a few years practical experience. In your current role you are responsible for decision making across a variety of building types and you enjoy considering different methods and applying your wide-ranging skill set to always find the best solution for your customer. You are a pragmatic problem solver who always takes a common sense approach so find the most suitable resolve for all projects. Communication comes easily to you, you have the ability to negotiate and influence with your customers and stakeholders of various levels and experience. You have a high standard of both verbal and written communication which you put to good use in your report and specification preparation. Being self-motivated and pro-active, means you enjoy working independently but also enjoy having other supportive colleagues you can build relationships with at regular team meetings. You are IT savvy and are confident in using laptops / tablets and are fluent in the different MS packages. You may also have CAD experience although this is not essential. About Us FirstPort is the largest and most experienced residential property manager in the UK, employing more than 3,000 colleagues dedicated to looking after peoples' home. Great property management is about more than just bricks and mortar. We recognise and value the contribution our people make to our business and we are committed to ensuring they are skilled and equipped to do the best job they can and that they have the opportunity to realise their full potential. Our Values set out the commitments we have made to deliver excellent service and they inform the relationships that we have with customers and clients. They shape our culture and are used in measuring and rewarding performance. Main Responsibilities The role is field based with support from our surveying co-ordinator based in the Luton office. You will be part of a team of 10 surveyors who deal with a wide range of asset types, including new builds, listed buildings, retirement housing developments, and large and complicated city centre complexes. Surveying properties and preparing specifications of works. Building defect diagnosis and preparation of reports for clients, focussing on value for money resolutions, taking into account the short, medium and long-term business plan objectives for the property. Prepare reports and attend, when requested or required, meetings with the clients, working groups, residents groups, always acting as a responsible representative for FirstPort. This may include some evening and weekend working. Advise on mechanical and electrical aspects of buildings. Although in depth knowledge of such components is not essential, it would be desirable to have a broad understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment within buildings. Supervising works to buildings to ensure excellent customer care, exemplary contractor performance, and technically superb completed work. Our Values Friendly - We look out for people's best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner. Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities. Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times. Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service. Trustworthy - We're always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments. The Benefits Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We'll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.

UPVC Window Fitter/Joiners - Surveyors - Assistant Window Fitters Location:Luton Salary: Rates are very competitive, dependent on experience, plus Joiner fitting Bonus This is a FULL TIME PAYE career, NOT temporary contract work. Are you a professional UPVC Fitter or Window Fitter/Joiner, Surveyor, Assistant. Window Fitter, looking for a stable career in a nationwide company fitting windows & doors with the best in the industry? Our client is currently looking for experienced UPVC Window Fitters, Joiners, Surveyors and Assistants to work in their nationwide, family run windows & doors repair and replacement business. They have been effectively servicing Blue Chip insurance companies since 1986. Due to expansion our client is keen to hire skilled people; vacancies are in of all our locations around the country. Requirements of the UPVC Window Fitter/Joiners - Surveyors - Assistant Window Fitters: The ideal window fitter is likely to be an experienced & qualified joiner/carpenter, or surveyor, with extensive experience of fitting and/or surveying windows and doors, garage doors and conservatories in either or both, timber and uPVC. Ideally qualified to NVQ level 2 in Fenestration and MTC Training Trustworthy and able to work on their own initiative when fitting or surveying windows and doors on site Be Health & safety conscious Having a full driving license is essential for this role The ideal window fitter joiner will be provided with their own Company van, diesel and power tools. Surveyors are expected to provide their own vehicle; a generous mileage allowance is paid. Our client has secured long term contracts with major Insurance companies; this ensures they can guarantee work throughout the year, providing job security and reliability. If you feel you meet the above criteria of this UPVC Window Fitter/Joiners - Surveyors - Assistant Window Fitters role then please apply now!

Are you a driven Depot Manager, Profit Centre Manager, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Head of Sales, Operations Manager, MD, GM, based in Herts, Beds, Bucks or Cambs? - Up to £50k basic- £90k+ earnings opportunity. £7700 car allowance, 25 days holiday, attractive pension scheme, Private Health cover. - THE COMPANY; - This is an exciting opportunity, to join this highly regarded multi-million pounds, global plastics distributor. - Selling all types of plastic materials used in a vast amount of manufacturing and OEM applications. Key markets include Signs, Displays, Graphics, POP, POS, Construction & Building, plus engineering sectors. - THE ROLE; - As Profit Centre Manager, Sales Manager, Depot Manager, you will be managing the full P&L of this highly regarded Plastics distributor, you'll be managing 15 people, from admin, to warehouse staff, internal sales people and a field sales representative. - Our client provides plastic products used in all types of applications, from packaging, to signage, to hoardings, to conveyor belts. - Products include acrylic sheets, engineering type plastics, plastics for signage, pvc, tapes and fixings, aluminium composite, adhesives and glues, sealants and tapes. - With a sales ledger of over 1000 customers, you will be driving business opportunities with sign makers, wide format and flatbed digital print companies, screen print companies, Point of Sale and Point of Purchase manufacturers, designers, stationary and packaging manufacturers, plastics used in construction for guttering, rain screen framing, cladding solutions, Design and Build contractors, design engineers in industry- the market potential is massive. - As Profit Centre Manager, Sales Manager, Depot Manager, you will look at the business strategically, as it has potential to quickly grow to a £6 million+ turnover and 30+ employees. At that point, trusting that you're making the right margins, you'll be earning a six figure salary. - You will drive improved efficiency, as well as sales and operational performance. You will support, train and direct your internal sales people to up-sell, cross sell and target new business, both over the phone and at times face to face. - Supported by an excellent senior management team, this is like running your own business, without your own financial outlay and risk. - As a business, they also offer a bespoke cutting service, so you must be commercially switched on to calculate the added time and cost of that service and therefore add the appropriate margin, to drive profitability. - THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE; - The successful Profit Centre Manager, Sales Manager, Depot Manager will understand how to run a LEAN business. You must be sales led, an inspiring character, able to create an energy and passion within your business. A leader. - You will ideally have P&L experience, with a sharp commercial mind and the ability to trade and at times forward hedge, as you are buying an oil based product that fluctuates in price. You will have access to 25-30 manufacturers of acrylic sheet across Europe and you have licence to buy from any, so the ability to negotiate. - You will be a strategist, always looking at ways to increase market penetration, margins, brand awareness and customer satisfaction. - You'll have a mix of operational experience, sales management experience, health and safety and HR. - Previous experience in construction, manufacturing or plastics is advantageous, but not essential. You must have sold a tangible product rather than a service. - You'll be a great people person. - THE SALARY; - Basic salary- £40k- £50k - Profit related pay, totally controlled by you, giving a realistic OTE in Year 1 of £80,000- £90,000 - Car allowance of £7700 - 25 days holiday, plus Bank holidays, rising with service - Private health cover - Attractive pension scheme - If you are an inspiring, Sales Manager/MD/Head of Sales professional, able to maximise margins and profit, with P&L experience, living in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Cambridgeshire, then please APPLY TODAY!! SEO; Plastics, acrylic sheeting, Branch Management, Depot Management, Sales Management, Signage industry, adhesives, POS, POP, polycarbonate, vinyl, polypropylene, foam boards, pvc, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City, Barton-le-Clay, Toddington, Flitwick, Bedford, Biggleswade, Shefford, St Neots, Royston, Kempston, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Wellingborough, Northampton Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Town Planner - Bedford - Private Planning Consultancy Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the largest independent planning consultancies in UK, who are looking for talented and experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team of highly skilled experts in their planning department. This consultancy has offices spanning across the UK, and is renowned for the exceptional standard of business at which they operate on a day-to-day basis. The duties of the role will include: Managing projects involving planning applications and appeals, providing accurate and efficient advice to clients. Investing in the development of a range of sites and projects and assessing sites for development suitability. Demonstrating an ability to marshal evidence in support of the planning projects. Demonstrating a positive, proactive attitude with the drive to meet client expectations and promote the business through the use of marketing and networking skills. The successful Senior Town Planner will also be expected to hold the following relevant experience: MRTPI or relevant qualification. At least 5 years planning experience working with either a private consultancy or a local authority (ideally both). A strong grounding in development led work and a solid understanding of local and national planning policy is essential. If you feel as if you would be a fantastic addition to this innovative and established consultancy, then look no further, this is the opportunity to you. For more information on this vacancy and other roles in Town Planning, please call Tomi Garland on for an informal chat. Emails to

My client, a private developer who have projects in across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire are keen to appoint an experienced Site Manager for an existing project based in bedford This is an ideal position for an experienced Site manager with proven experience of starting and completing new build residential projects for either a PLC or Private developer. Duties, Providing clear direction to the on-site construction team regarding responsibilities and targets Managing the day to day operation from foundation to completion, and the critical paths for labour, materials and plant, including material lead times Ensuring the development is completed in accordance with specification and the build programme Providing accurate and regular reports on progress and dates Controlling additional costs for non-productive costs and prelim expenditure Driving through quality at every stage of the construction process Ensuring the development pass internal and external inspection processes Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety are followed and adhered to Taking responsibility for self-development and the development of others Monitoring and controlling the quality of production and approve stage completions to payments to sub-contractors Ensuring any remedial work is completed prior to occupation Ensuring customer service remains of the highest priority at all times with everyone on site Qualifications, Previous Housing Development Experience Proven experience of managing a full site team SMSTS CSCS First Aid Benefits Competitive salary Company Car/Allowance Incentivised Bonus Scheme Pension after completion of probation Holiday, 25 days per year Career Plans Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

£750 - £1500+ a week (uncapped earning potential) + bonus Are you an experienced WindowFitter looking for a permanent self employed position with a leading company? Are you looking to maximise your earnings? Due to a full order book my client are looking for a number of fitters to work in teams on a self employed basis. The work is price work, so you have the potential to maximise your earnings with a quick and efficient work ethic. My client pride themselves on excellent quality and a professional service, so are looking for experienced teams who can come in and hit the ground running. You will be provided with a vehicle, fuel card and uniform but will be required to have your own tools - some specialist tools will be provided. This role is for an immediate start for experienced teams, who can provide an excellent service and are looking to maximise earnings through hard work. Earning between £750 - £1500 per week. The Role: - Fitting UPVC and Aluminium windows & doors - Bonus's paid on top of industry leading rates - Price work The Candidate: - NVQ Level 2 or 5 years experience - Preferably have a mate - Experience fitting UPVC and Aluminium products Please apply online or contact Philippa at Rise Technical on

Assistant Quantity Surveyor An unbeatable opportunity to join the residential division of a leading contractor in the area. This division looks after all of the company's house building operations from contracting and mixed tenure housing to private sector housing Why work for this company? They are one of the top 25 companies to work for as recommended by LinkedIn 2017. You will enjoy working from a state of the art office in a beautiful countryside location. Subsidised canteen with indoor and outdoor seating Very low staff turnover (company are very good at facilitating internal moves) Unlimited career progression Flexible working hours 26 days holiday Car or car allowance Pension Healthcare Opportunity to work for a tier one contractor Who are the company? Our client is a leading property, residential, construction and services group which invests in, builds, maintains and renews the places where you work, live and play. They operate (globally) across a range of sectors including defence, education, health, housing, industrial, power, transport and utilities. They have a head office in Bedfordshire and a network of 88 UK offices (105 globally). The housing arm of this Tier 1 contractor undertake traditional housing and have an established, successful team Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Bedfordshire Responsibilities: Assisting in •Preparing cost to complete documentation in line with the commercial timetable, ensuring financial accuracy when predicting profitability for each scheme. •Produce accurate monthly accruals. •Assess exactitude of subcontract valuations/applications for payment, forwarding approved documentation onto the relevant departments. •Apply risk, value management and cost control mechanisms. •Undertaking costs analysis comparisons for sub-contracts from tender enquiry to analysis and contract placement. •Professionally manage subcontracts from first valuation through to final account. •Ensure predicted profitability is upheld through the life cycle of the development. •Accurate quarterly cash flow forecast of Roads & Sewers spend The right person - Assistant Quantity Surveyor •HNC in Construction or above •Ability to be self-motivated and work co-cooperatively as part of a team. •Ability to take initiative in resolving problems. •Previous new homes experience - social housing or housing Please apply to Sally Whittingham at Supply Technical on line/ via email or feel free to call for more information Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / housing / contractor / Bedford / Bedfordshire

Estimator Salary Guide: c. £45,000 Negotiable (dependant on experience) + Bonus + Car + Pension Our client is ideally seeking a candidate with roofing and water proofing experience. Reporting to the Sales Manager, key duties and responsibilities will involve:- * Recording new tenders onto system..... click apply for full job details

Our client is one of the UK's leading M&E firms and they are currently looking for 2 electricians to join their team based in Luton, Bedfordshire: 2 x JIB Elecs for Luton Starting Monday 22nd October Paying £20 9-10 hrs per day 1 weeks working on a School Heavy Armoured cables and Mains Panels work If you are available for Monday and interested in this position, please reply to the advert or call us on

Health and Safety Consultant A leading specialist construction and property consultancy based in Luton are looking to appoint an experienced Health and Safety Consultant to join their highly sought after Health and Safety Team. A chance to work as a Health and Safety Practitioner for a large, award winning construction specialist organisation that offer high level expert advice on risk management and legislative compliance for their clients on specialist issues such as hazardous material management, health and safety and current regulation compliance. As the successful Health and Safety Manager, your duties will include co-ordinating health and safety aspects of project and provide a professional approach in co-operating, communicating and coordinating by fully engaging with clients and project teams. The Successful Health and Safety Consultant As the Successful Health and Safety Manager you should ideal have the following: NEBOSH General and Construction Certificate Chartered Membership Status IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards preferred Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation e.g. OHSAS 18001, CDM2015 Excellent planning, organisational, training, teamwork and presentation skills A flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel if necessary. The Package for the Health and Safety Consultant Basic Salary of up to £45,000 Excellent contributory pension. Development progression for the successful candidate. Practical and Financial Assistance. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Discretionary bonus Healthcare and Life Assurance If you are a Health and Safety Consultant looking to join a leading consultancy in Luton, please contact Chris Austwick at Brandon James. NEBOSH / IOSH / CDM / Health and Safety / Health and Safety Advisor / Principle Designer / London / Health and Safety Manager / CDM Advisor / CDM15 / Project Management

Assistant Quantity Surveyor A well-known Subcontractor in Bedford, Bedfordshire have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their successful business working on interior and exterior schemes. They are the largest flooring subcontractor in the UK and also work on cladding/ roofing /..... click apply for full job details