284 jobs found in Bedfordshire

The Role: Working for a leading Tool and Equipment Hire company, you will be working as a Tool Hire Controller, working with colleagues to achieve a high standard of service to clients & contractors. We are looking for enthusiastic individual to join an outstanding team, who has previous Hire Control experience within a Tool Hire / Trade Counter environment. This is a full time, permanent position. Key Responsibilities: As Tool Hire Controller, your job role will include: Building lasting relationships with repeat customers Taking on and off hire calls Organising transport Raising contracts on bespoke IT system Organised, able to prioritise workload Filing / admin tasks Resolve customer queries / complaints Undertake other duties as required Skills & Requirements: The ideal candidate for the Tool Hire Controller vacancy will have: Previous experience in one or more of the following roles: Hire Assistant; Hire Desk Co-ordinator; Rental Manager; Hire Controller; Senior Hire Controller; Hire Manger; Assistant Manager, Assistant Branch Manager Great telephone manner Strong commitment to deliver excellent customer service Organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Excellent time management skills Excellent communication skills IT literate Full UK drivers licence Benefits: The benefits for the Tool Hire Controller vacancy will be: Bonus scheme Pension scheme Full time permanent position Opportunities to progress Location: This role would suit someone within these areas: Luton Leighton Buzzard Milton Keynes Hitchin Letchworth St Albans Hemel Hempstead Please follow the link to apply.

CDM Consultant / Senior H&S Consultant - Luton £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits The Company: A large, multinational consultancy specialising in Construction, Engineering and the Build Environment. Established almost 30 years ago, they working with organisations across the world, providing a complete range of consultancy services, enabling them to succeed and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Their Construction team operate from 3 offices across the UK, in Cheshire, Hertfordshire and Kent. The Role: The CDM Consultant / Senior H&S Consultant role will see you working as part of a dedicated, motivated team, providing CDM compliance advice to clients, designers and principal contractors, supporting the team with client meetings, development of EHS management systems, auditing of client construction sites, and delivery of training. This role is split between the office and site, so a willingness to travel to client site is essential. The Candidate: To be considered for the CDM Consultant / Senior H&S Consultant role you will need to hold the NEBOSH Construction experience and have a minimum of 3 years Health and Safety experience. Working knowledge of CDM 2015 is essential, and you will be a strong team player, well organised, with an ability to build rapport with stakeholders quickly. You will need to have a full UK driving license and your own vehicle (mileage is paid) The Package: A basic salary of between £45-50k is on offer, along with an attractive benefits package and ongoing professional development. For more information, please contact Paul Turrall at Penguin Recruitment on , or email your CV to Similar Job Titles: SHEQ Advisor, HSE Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, HSE consultant Commutable locations: Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Bedford, Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Cheshunt, London, Watford, Harrow, Slough, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Oxford, Aylesbury, Luton, Dunstable

***This role comes with a Car*** Job Title : Strategic Planner Location : Central Bedfordshire Contract : Central Bedfordshire Term Highways Services Contract Reporting to : Business Performance Manager Key Purpose : To develop, report and hold to account the Client and Operational delivery teams in the delivery of the Annual Plan and Providers Plan. The post holder will need to present against three key themes: - visibility, transparency and delivery. This will involve working closely with the Client, our internal teams, stakeholders and our key Supply Chain Partners. Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious local authority with a large growth agenda tied to its Vision and Values - to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work'. Role Specification Specific Accountabilities: • Manage and support team responsible for Planning, Programming and Permits. • Ensure that project leads are updating programme regularly and accurately. • Manage and ensure compliance with the agreed scheme programmes and project deadlines • Manage the performance and development of a team in line with company and local business objectives. • Responsibility for ensuring that the CEMAR and Insight Systems are reviewed and necessary actions are dealt to monitor and manage non-conformance to key project milestones. • Produce build and prelim programmes, and evaluate programmes from delivery chain to manage expectations of the Client. This will be foremost in the development of the Annual Plan. • Manage client relationships including third parties and supply chain. • Explore innovative ways to deliver, through value engineering and initiative management • Aim to utilise resources available within or subcontracted to other teams to ensure costs are shared for best outputs and productivity • Provide leadership and direction for all activity in the Integrated Delivery Team including day to day management to ensure that Ringway Jacobs contractual obligations are met • Day to day interaction with Clients, Build Teams and other departments associated or linked with creating, constraining and managing the Programmes and Plans. • Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with the Permit Scheme and Traffic Management Act. • Ensure timesheets are correctly coded and submitted by all members of team ensuring time is allocated appropriately per live task order • Performance Reviews of direct reports ensuring objectives meet Ringway Jacobs Business Strategy. • Ensure compliance with the Quality Management Systems. • To ensure the Health and Safety of all staff, visitors, road users and partners. • Encourage innovation • Any other duties reasonably requested by your line manager in connection with the business and its stakeholders and customers. Deliver to the requirements set out in the Annual Plan, Contractors Plan and associated Providers Plan. General Responsibilities: • Liaison with client, stakeholders and third parties. • Provide guidance to and mentoring to team members. • Engage in Early Contractor Involvement with subcontractors. • Ensure the build complies with health and safety regulations and CDM requirements. • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of all schemes activities through Target Cost, ECI, build and handover. • Planning responsibility for projects and quality of product delivered on the ground (time allowances). Person Specification Core Competencies: • The ability to challenge existing programmes of work. • Ability to engage and conduct effective negotiations with client, stakeholders, subcontractors and third parties • To be an exemplar of corporate work ethic and core values. • Ability to effectively plan, allocate and supervise staffing, plant and material resources against agreed PIs. • An understanding of all commercial and financial requirements. • A comprehensive understanding of highway maintenance and works. • A detailed understanding of the NEC3 form of contract and its application within Highways Works. Experience and Qualifications: • Experience in Project Planning in a highways maintenance and construction environment. • At least 5yrs experience in leading a team. • An understanding of all commercial and resource requirements • A comprehensive understanding of highway maintenance and works including the Permit system, traffic order processes, bay suspensions and other statutory obligations that are required as part of project planning. • Substantial experience of coordinating multiple works sites within an urban and rural environme

A strong RLO / Tenant Liaison Officer needed to join a maintenance contractor that is specializing on renovation and upgrading council properties on their Hertfordshire contract. We need someone who has experience working with tenants that reside at the council properties. It will be mainly external works - windows, doors and roofs replacement, concrete repairs, EWI, etc. Your day to day duties will be travelling to tenants' homes, meeting them and being their first point of contact for all their queries and complaints, booking appointments, update relevant spreadsheets and trackers, log all incoming tenant calls and complaints and arrange efficient closure of compensation claims. Desired RLO must be able to demonstrate strong customer focus, great problem-solving and people skills as well as strong administration skills (confident user of Microsoft office / Excel). Required: Own car, CSCS card and minimum 2-3 years experience working within similar role. Please apply below for this exciting opportunity to join a great team of professionals with your up-to-date CV as candidates are being shortlisted for the interviews as of 1st week of June.

Are you a Planner with M&E experience looking for a new contract? Do you want to work on multi- million pound project in Bedfordshire? If so read on as Randstad CPE is currently recruiting a Planner to work on the M&E package on a civils project. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working on fit out projects within the mechanical and electrical environment. Client side experience will also be an added bonus.The project is expected to continue long term and there may be additional work after depending on performance. Benefits: Long term contract Opportunity to work for one of the largest contractors in the UK The chance to gain valuable experience on a prestigious civil project Roles and Responsibilities: Planning and programming works at Design and Construction stage. Monitoring progress during construction, re-programming if required. Preparation of construction programmes from information produced at Outline Design and Detailed Design Stage. Preparation of compensation event programmes and narrative. Presentation/dissemination of planning/programming philosophy Production of Cost Forecast and operation Earned Value Management process CPI and SPI reporting Production of QRSA information for possessions and key milestones Candidate Requirements: Experience using Primavera P6 Degree qualified in civil engineering (desirable not essential) Must be able to understand designs and produce a programme accordingly Please do not apply if you do not fit the above requirements For more information submit your CV or call Jamie Sampson at Randstad CPE London on . 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.

Job Role: Project Coordinator Location: Luton Job Sector: Major Works Hours: 35 hours per week As a FirstPort Project coordinator, you will contribute to our vision of being the leading residential property manager, as recognised by others by: •Providing professional business to business customer service to all internal departments, residents and contractors, whilst managing the long term projects portfolio. •Data input and programming management to the highest standard. •Ensuring FirstPort's Major Works programme is managed to the highest statutory legislation possible. This role of Project Coordinator reports to the Major Works Team Leader and will not have any direct reports. About You You will be currently working in a role that requires you to multi-task, manage your time and complete accurate data entry. You may already have an understanding of the property management sector and Section 20 requirements. Communication comes easily to you, you have the ability to update and consult with residents, contractors and all other internal departments. You have a high standard of both verbal and written communication which you put to good use in your report and specification preparation. You are dynamic, driven and ambitious, with a strong customer service focus. You enjoy working independently but also enjoy a collaborative team environment. You are IT savvy and are confident in using laptops / tablets, fluent in the main MS packages, you also have data input skills to an intermediate level. You enjoy a fast paced and energetic role that allows you to use you varied skill set whilst managing projects and engaging with colleagues and customers. 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 •Managing the progression of major works projects, through all stages of the section 20 process. •Highlight and resolve blockages / issues within the lifecycle of each project. •Work on a balanced caseload of individual projects, as part of the existing team. •Ensure effective and timely updates to the Property Manager on any development specific issues relating to the major works and long term projects. •Effectively collaborate with the Customer Service and Operations Departments and to share development specific knowledge and information in relation to long term projects •Ensure written communication is processed and responded to professionally and in accordance with targets and service level agreements set by the MS management team •Implementing processes for capturing data from contractors, ensuring the system is kept up to date, organised and structured to meet service requirements •Analysing Major works requirements and producing reports on a regular and ad hoc basis as required •Managing efficient input to IT systems to support Major Works team remit 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. Diversity We're committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants. Ready to Apply? Click the apply button to start your application for this role. We will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. You may also be asked to complete verbal and numerical reasoning tests online. If you meet the criteria for the role we'll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager and up to three other key stakeholders.

I am working with a well established and highly respected developer who are actively seeking and experienced Architectural Designer to be based in their head office in Bedfordshire. The role will involve the appointment and management of external consultants, working closely with Local Authorities..... click apply for full job details

Mechanical Test Operator Allstaff Recruitment - Luton Are you able to use hand tools correctly and safely and understand the principle of torque? Allstaff Recruitment have the pleasure of working with a diverse industry leader to recruit a Mechanical Test Operator. ..... click apply for full job details

Are you a Planner with M&E experience looking for a new contract? Do you want to work on multi- million pound project in Bedfordshire? If so read on as Randstad CPE is currently recruiting a Planner to work on the M&E package on a civils project. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working on..... click apply for full job details

AllenDay have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a fast growing production and events business offering fantastic career opportunities, based in Bedford. Job Overview The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing the following duties: ..... click apply for full job details

Senior Estimator An opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a highly regarded, chartered main contractor in the Bedfordshire area Our client has an established client base and can offer you the chance to work across a wide range of sectors including education, leisure, commercial, industrial, automotive and pharmaceutical. You will be working with an established, successful team of Estimators. Staff retention is excellent throughout the company and you will feel the benefits of working with a skilled, professional and experienced team The role Senior Estimator You will be producing competitive tenders across all sectors on schemes ranging from £1-60m Duties will include: Take offs Interpreting drawings and technical specifications Pricing trades from first principles Subcontract tender analysis Attending pre tender interviews Attending post tender presentations Developing client and consultant relations The right person You will have a proven track record of successfully delivering a range of tenders You will have experience working as an Estimator for a construction company You will be IT literate in Excel You will be a confident communicator Benefits Competitive salary up to £80k Car or car allowance £6600 Pension up to 8% Private health care Profit share Bonus 25 days holiday Competitive pension scheme Working for an established and expanding contractor Opportunity for career progression Working hours 8-5 Please apply by sending your CV or if you'd like to discuss the role in more detail please call me for a confidential chat

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Bedfordshire Up to £75000 + Car & benefits Package Contract values - £1 Million - £40 Million The Contractor On behalf of a leading contractor in Bedfordshire we are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to run the 2nd phase of a retirement living development scheme in Bedfordshire worth £20m. You will receive a generous salary and package and will enjoy working for a company who promote from within and can offer you a lifelong career The role The successful candidate will be tasked to plan, control, manage and ensure effective administration of the commercial and financial aspects of the contract whilst ensuring compliance with the conditions of the contract and the Business Management System. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and develop the commercial processes and procedures and apply best practice and a continuous improvement approach, to maximise returns in terms of profit. Manage, reduce and drive out unnecessary costs and inefficient activities. Maximise cash flow through the timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment. Manage the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes. Manage the production of accurate and timely accounts for use in managing the business. Manage the production of accurate and timely project financial forecasts for use in setting targets and managing the business. Establish and maintain robust open and honest reporting structures and monitor resources and costs to ensure that the projects meet agreed targets. Develop a thorough and in-depth understanding of the contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to the projects Assist the Bid Team in the preparation and pricing of tenders for new work. Senior Quantity Surveyor salary and benefits: * Salary - Up to £75000 * Company Car / allowance * Bupa Healthcare * Pension Scheme * 26 days' holiday * Bonus The right person The ability to work to a standalone level with occasional support from MQS * At least 10 years' experience as a Quantity surveyor working for a main contractor. * You will have new build and refurbishment experience and will have worked on multimillion pound construction schemes To apply for this attractive opportunity either email or call Sally Whittingham Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Bedford / Bedfordshire / Contracting / Care Homes

Your new role You will work on the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening within the Regional Investment Programme, East Region as an Assistant Project Manager. The region has many complex projects, each with a value up to £1.1b. As part of the role you will be working closely with the key suppliers, which includes our Technical Advisor partners (TAPs) and Delivery Integration Partners (DIPs) responsible for the delivery of the projects. Your role will involve keeping key stakeholders fully informed and working with the DIP to achieve high quality whilst managing to stay within time and budgetary constraints. You will be in the governance team with a core team of 5 people which is in a wider team of over 10 people. There will be a need to travel frequently around the locality of the scheme. What you will be doing You will be an integral part of the team and help to support the delivery of a major project driving project management functions including governance and assurance, risk, budget, contract management, planning and resource forecasting You will make Health and Safety a primary consideration when making decisions; provide guidance and support to your team and colleagues in the region and take a lead on sharing best practice with colleagues in Regional Investment Programme You will provide comprehensive support to the Governance team and be involved in the writing of the business case as well as submissions and sign off, of the Case ensuring compliance with Highways England governance, audit and management assurance requirement and resolve standard and non-standard project and business case enquiries and issues Ensure that the governance quarterly reports are produced to advise on the effectiveness of financial planning and reporting performance management, and have an involvement in the Financial approvals process for funding for the scheme, ensuring all internal and external approvals are in place at each stage of the project Engage with the Benefits lead & Sponsorship function to develop the benefits register, monitoring and reporting Benefits Realisation as well as work collaboratively with the DIP to enable them to deliver the project outcomes successfully To be successful You have practiced project management, ideally in a construction, consulting transport or utility sector and have a good understanding of financial management systems and the Planning Act 2008 / Development Consent Order (DCO) or Highways Act process You have a strong team work ethos, experience of managing and developing a team including mentoring or coaching techniques and exhibit collaborative behaviours You will have experience in working with Statutory bodies, consultants and ideally in the Construction industry; and have obtained or are working towards APM qualifications You have been involved in the delivery of schemes from detailed design to the construction phase and have experience of producing report You have experience of writing business cases and the ability to write clearly and concisely and adept at communicating complex analytical information according to the needs of the audience-up to Board level A bit about us Regional Investment Programme is currently responsible for delivering 82 schemes worth in excess of £7bn that will enable economic growth and improve effectiveness of the strategic road network and how it links to England's local infrastructure. 39 of these schemes have a commitment to start works by the end of March 2020. We've stepped away from transactional project-based approaches to introduce portfolio management and regional accountability. Our team is based in one of 6 locations but we all work collaboratively to make us better able to deliver our objectives. Want to know more? Please see link to job description Why you should join us At Highways England we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation. And finally And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.

Job overview Are you an experienced manager ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? People truly are at the heart of our business and we believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions and take on new responsibilities. You may have heard of A-Plant Hire but did you know that we are part of the FTSE 100 company Ashtead Group plc, the second largest equipment rental company in the world? We are continuing to experience an exciting period of company growth, so it is a great time to join our friendly team where you will play a key role in the Depot operations, helping to provide an outstanding level of customer service. Roles and responsibilities To manage all areas and aspects of a busy Service Centre in driving the business forward to ensure targets and the highest possible standards of customer satisfaction are achieved. You will be responsible for:- Ensuring that the Service Centre is performing against all agreed targets/budgets and managing all costs Consistently motivating employees, as this has a direct impact on atmosphere and general feel good factor; to an affect that you get the best from the team Creating management reports on a monthly basis, dealing with all aspects of P&L Liaising with the Sales team in order to develop new sales opportunities and grow the business. Ensuring that all aspects of work and process are carried out in-line with Health and Safety guidelines Ensuring there is effective and clear communication to all employees within the Service Centre Skills required To be considered for this role, we're looking for someone who has the following attributes: Ability to demonstrate commercial and financial acumen Ability to understand and work with P&L accounts and budgets Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Good understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety practices at work Full clean driving licence Benefits The package includes a competitive salary and a flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance and a great Company pension scheme. Generous target based bonus scheme, Company car and Mobile Phone If you would like to work for a company who are fast becoming THE employer of choice in the rental industry then apply NOW!!

Do you like to work at the forefront of technology? Do you want to develop your skills and experience within a global business? Do you want to engineer products that make the world a safer place? If you answer yes to these questions, then this could be the role for you… The Background One of the largest UK employers within..... click apply for full job details

Maintenance Planner Location: Milton-Keynes Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 + Great pension + Health Insurance + benefits package Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 4:30pm We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance / asset planner The Reliability Engineering Maintenance Planner is responsible for asset and..... click apply for full job details

Title: Senior Planner Location: Bedford Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Reports to: Head of Planning & Development Salary: Competitive remuneration package including an incentivised bonus scheme Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be working with a highly respected firm of land and property professionals in Bedfordshire on the appointment of a Senior Planner. Working in the busy Planning & Development department, you will offer clients assistance throughout the whole planning and development process and be responsible for the preparation and submission of a wide variety of planning applications. You will also deal with submission of appeals to the Planning Inspectorate and assist the Head of Planning & Development with an extensive and varied workload. Project types include residential, commercial, mixed-use, rural and change of use and range from single plots to large urban extensions. You will have the opportunity to take ownership on schemes which can often be a frustrating part of working within a larger team. Key responsibilities: Preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Submission of representations relating to Local Plans Preparation of Design & Access Statements/Planning Statements Development appraisals Advising clients on the planning potential of sites At times taking projects through complex planning issues and overcoming the hurdles that can occur with such schemes Liaising with clients and specialist contractors in respect of flood risk, ecology, highways, contamination and other reports Assisting Head of Planning & Development with his extensive and varied workload Building your own client relationships and project management skills Promotion of sites Requirements: 2 to 5 years' planning experience MRTPI qualified Consultancy led environment or local authority background preferred Good understanding of the development process and planning legislation Ambitious, driven by success with excellent presentation, report writing and communication skill Confident with client liaison, attending planning meetings and appraisals Ability to network with potential clients Driving licence and own car is essential Experience of managing planning applications and be able to work in a team but also independently To return Our client are able to offer a positive and supportive environment, ongoing career guidance from a senior leadership team and a competitive salary and benefits package including an incentivised bonus scheme. Interested? The Director leading this recruitment is keen to meet with suitable Planners immediately so to please register your interest below by clicking 'apply'. For further information on this role or others in the region, please contact me on or

Assistant Quantity Surveyor A multimillion pound family owned, multi-disciplinary contractor in Buckinghamshire have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Southern Civil Engineering division You will enjoy working for a old fashioned business who prefer a hands on approach Turnover is £30M-..... click apply for full job details