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Salary: £20,820 - £23,500 per annum

Looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain the qualifications needed to start a successful career in the construction industry?

Following a successful initial recruitment campaign resulting in over 140 job offers, LABC, the organisation that represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales, is recruiting additional Trainees to join their LABC Academy, starting in December 2024.

The LABC Academy Trainee Building Control Surveyor Programme is a 2-year programme that provides the opportunity to learn on the job to progress to degree level education in building control surveying including level 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveying.

Throughout the programme you'll earn a competitive salary and on completion you'll have the skills, qualifications and experience required to become a Registered Building Inspector as well as the opportunity to progress to become a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer with the potential to earn over £50,000.

As a Trainee Building Control Surveyor, you will assist in delivering a range of surveying activities relating to building control, including providing information and feedback on how to achieve compliance with building regulations, undertaking inspections of building work, assisting in technical investigations and responding to dangerous structure and demolition notifications to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Successful candidates will be employed by LABC but be based in a local authority to allow you to gain practical experience.

We are currently seeking candidates to be based within the following locations:

Oldham Council (OL1 1UQ)

Please note - This role will require regular travel to sites within your local authority's region. Therefore, you will need a full and current driving licence or be working towards having one (by employment start date or within 2 months of employment start date).

What does the programme include:

• 2 years accredited learning, where you will earn your level 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveying. As a funded programme you will have no student debt to pay back!
• Hybrid working approach - 35-hour work week mainly consisting of 2 days home based learning/study and 3 days on the job training with your assigned local authority.
• A competitive salary throughout the duration of the programme.
• Regular salary increases following successful completion of education and validation assessments.
• A dedicated LABC coordinator to support you throughout your employment with LABC.
• An experienced local authority mentor who will meet with you daily
• Training and experience to become a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.

What do I need to join?

We are seeking technically minded candidates who like problem solving, are keen to learn and are looking to build a real career in the construction industry.

To apply you will need one of the following:

• Minimum 3 A levels at grade C or higher (or equivalent - 80 UCAS points)
• Demonstrable experience in a relevant or related discipline for example but not limited to construction, ex-military, fire etc.
• A qualification at level 3 S/NVQ in construction or a related discipline

What can we offer you?

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension 4% employers' contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days training and study at home, 3 days site based)
• Season ticket loan scheme
• 35 hour working week
• Investment in your development as a Building Control Surveyor through levels 4 and 5 over 2-year Fixed Term Contract leading to level 6/degree education. This investment is worth over £10,000.

The application process:

Initial application - Submit your CV to Opus by 9 October. We'll then contact you with a few more questions to complete your application. Further information on applying can be found here: https://opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk/clients/labc

Assessment centre - If your application is successful, you'll then be invited to attend one of the assessment centres on 16 or 17 October in Birmingham.

Offer -We'll notify you of the assessment centre outcome. If you are successful, we'll then work with LABC to get everything ready for you to start your new role. Please note all offers are subject to satisfactory references and a clean DBS check.

Further details will be confirmed by our recruitment teams at time of booking.

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels. You can view these Behaviours, along with staff benefits on our Greater.Jobs pages Working for Oldham

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Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for an at risk employee, it can be pulled back at any point up to the post being formally offered to an external candidate or an internal candidate that is not at risk of redundancy.

Right to Work in the UK

Repairs Surveyor needed in Swindon

The rate is £269.09 per day PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1332461

The successful candidate will be providing supervision of the building maintenance team and ensure the team is working safely and are compliant with Health and Safety Policy. They will work with the responsive repairs building maintenance surveyors to successfully deliver the repairs service.

They will coordinate and supervise building maintenance operatives to ensure the most cost effective and economical use of resources and advice the repairs Managers of the level of resources required from individual jobs. They will also ensure that all work is carried out within priority period and to a high standard and pre-inspect work to identify work content, duration and materials required. Wand where poor descriptions may cause delays, and liaison with surveyors to clarify before works commence. Thus reducing failure to complete.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our Oldham Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

The overall purpose of the role is effective management of a diverse portfolio of non-residential assets ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations and maximising income to the business.

What we're looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Experience of working in a property/asset environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. landlord and tenant, health and safety), RICS commercial service charge code, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply contractual and lease provisions.
• Experience and responsibility of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills with evidence of handling a high volume and diverse range of customers.
• Strong negotiation and assertiveness skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex information to specialist and non-specialist colleagues sufficient to aid their understanding and actions.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Procurement and management of contracted services.
• Proven knowledge of public liability responsibilities and company law.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to Level 6 (Degree or equivalent) or higher.

Desirable:

• Procurement and management of contracted services.
• Proven knowledge of public liability responsibilities and company law.

If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Quantity Surveyor

We are currently representing a medium sized Housebuilder who are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team based in the North West

About the role - Quantity Surveyor

You will be reporting to the Commercial Director and will be a key member of the Commercial Team delivering profitability through contract procurement, cost planning and control and general commercial input through the private development process.

Quantity Surveyor duties include:

• Actively manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flows, cost movements and variations and budgeted financial information at site and plot level as per Group policies and processes.
• Ensure Group policies and processes are followed and reported fully on all development/build-related expenditure adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives
• Manage the working partnership with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are place, managed and settled as per Group policies and processes.
• Work closely with junior members of the team assisting with their development; ensuring the correct level of works are being delegated
• Procure all subcontract trades involving other internal departments, in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures ensuring the best value is obtained and all subcontractor prequalification criteria has been supplied.
• Manage the payment process for subcontractors and support other members of the payments team to ensure payments are made in accordance with the agreed payment terms.
• Evaluate and if appropriate, approve payments for dayworks and applications for subcontractors.
• Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme and provide advice and guidance on how build management can take advantage of cost reduction opportunities and mitigate and/or recover cost overruns.
• In accordance with prescribed timetable review and agree monthly site valuations (including costs) to complete assessments using the approved system.
• Authorise and commit expenditure on the COINS system up to the Group approval limit.
• Engage fully in the process of determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales
• Assist in the production of comprehensive Commercial reports/estimates for inclusion in Land appraisals.
• In collaboration with Construction management team, host regular meetings with subcontractors to review performance.

Requirements for the Quantity Surveyor

• A relevant qualification or good experience of Quantity Surveying
• Proficient user of COINS and MS Excel packages
• A good understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
• Good Finance/Commercial awareness
• Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

What's on offer for the Quantity Surveyor role:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan

If you want to hear more about the Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. We are open to this position being based from our Oldham, Bristol or London office and operate a hybrid working basis which offers the opportunity to work in the office 2 days per week and from home 3 days a week, you will also be required to travel to sites as and when required.

In this newly created Commercial Officer role you will report into the Head of/Commercial Manager and sit within the Construction, Design & Quality Team, working very closely with the wider Development team across Guinness. This role will assist the team by providing commercial expertise in the support of high-quality developments, ensuring projects run to established budgets with accurate and timely reporting of budget variance, providing advice on mitigation where necessary.

What we're looking for
You'll need to be experienced building and construction professional able to support with the development projects by assessing scheme costs and supporting the team to meet or exceed programmed delivery of new schemes through effective tendering and appointment of contractors and manage and monitor the network of consultants, suppliers and contractors.

We're a customer-focussed organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. Above all you'll be highly motivated with great stakeholder management, excellent customer service skills and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done! You'll also be able to demonstrate the below:
Essential:
* Strong analytical background.
* Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
* Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
* Ability to accurately report against budget and communicate the findings to senior management.
* Ability to work independently.
* Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable:
* Detailed knowledge and experience of alternative methods of construction (OSM, SIP, etc.).
* Able to present factual reports to a wide, multi discipline audience.
* Excellent, up to date, practical knowledge of the construction process and regulations.
* Working knowledge of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) forms of Contract.
* Experience of managing the budgets of multiple, complex projects simultaneously.

Essential Qualifications:
* HNC/HND level qualification in Quantity Surveying / Building Management / Building Studies or working towards.
* Full UK Driving licence.
Desirable:
* Degree / ACIOB / ARICS qualification.

If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria.

How do I apply?
If you feel you have what we're looking for then we'd love to hear from you! The first step is hitting the 'apply' button and submitting your online application by uploading your CV and cover letter, ideally as one PDF or word attachment.

Initial interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th & Friday 17th May.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Property Claims Advisor

Salary: £25,600

Location: Oldham, Manchester - Hybrid working after probation.

Shift: 40hr working week ( Monday- Friday 9am-5:30pm - No weekends)

- must have experience... specifically in drainage/underground services is always preferable

Responsible for the daily management of Property Claims, ensuring client retention and service
excellence, whilst building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Responsible handling property claims, ensuring that claims are always handled in line with
service delivery and company and client requirements and ensuring that:

• technical decisions are undertaken accurately and effectively in respect of policy liability
• legislative and property damage industry best practice and protocols are met.
• quantum decisions and negotiations are concluded accurately

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively handle claims from claim notification through to settlement
• Liaise with clients, policyholders, and contractors to gather information, provide updates, and manage expectations to ensure a smooth customer journey
• Ensure the prompt appointment of relevant network contractors to each claim
• Provide complete and accurate information to contractors to enable them to respond in line with our requirements
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding when liaising with policyholders
• Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner
• Endeavour to constantly improve processes and procedures
• Act as a contributing member of the team and undertake such other duties as reasonably required
• Gather and process information to support the effective assessment of claims
• Ensure any technical referrals required contain all relevant information and recommendations
• Use knowledge to review and interpret site specific data, information, and images to make decisions on policy liability, approve estimates and scopes of work, repudiate claims, amend scopes of work and challenge contractors reports and estimates
• Work with contractors to find the most effective solutions to practical property damage
• issues
• Create accurate and presentable reports for submission to insurers for consideration of
• policy liability
• Liaise with contractors in respect of best methods of scheduling and completing works on site
• Update and maintain industry knowledge for practical application
• Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulation and legislation, including, but not limited to, Data Protection law, Health, and Safety legislation and FCA regulations.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

An opportunity to add value within this underwriting position, at this Global Insurer in the city of Manchester which offers future long term progression.

Seeking an Insurance Professional that is looking to move into underwriting dealing with risks such as Construction, Engineering & Technology. You will be underwriting specialist risks, so experience working on different policies in a fast paced environment would be beneficial. We are looking to hear from you if you have either insurance experience from either an Insurer or Broker.

As a Specialist Underwriter, you will be working alongside your peers where you provide effective administrative and underwriting support. You will assist in writing new business as well as cross selling with new and existing clients through the e-trading platform managing the process from start to finish.

In return, you will receive an excellent salary along with market leading benefits. Flexible/Agile working will be offered as well.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are currently recruiting for an exciting new opportunity on behalf of our client based in Saddleworth. they are seeking a new candidate with experience in property claims!

Property Claims Advisor - Delph New Rd, Delph, Oldham OL3 5DE

Salary - £25,600
Contract - Perm
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Sunday (1 weekend per month)
Start Date: May TBC

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the daily management of Property Claims, ensuring client retention and service excellence, whilst building strong relationships with all stakeholders.Responsible handling property claims, ensuring that claims are always handled in line with service delivery and company and client requirements and ensuring that:

• technical decisions are undertaken accurately and effectively in respect of policy liability
• legislative and property damage industry best practice and protocols are met.
• quantum decisions and negotiations are concluded accurately

If this role sounds exciting to you please apply and I will be in touch!

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

IPS Group are working with a market leading insurer who are seeking property claims handlers to join their team in Manchester.

We are looking to speak to individuals that have a background in property claims (ideally commercial). Domestic / Household claims experience will also be considered if you are able to display to correct ability and skills to move over into commercial.

The Role / Key Responsibilities:

• As a Commercial Property Claims Handler you will handle a varied caseload of commercial property claims within Real Estate ranging from £10,000 to £100,000.
• You will carry out investigation of claims to obtain liability & quantum information in order to make appropriate policy and legal liability decisions.
• Using your technical claims handling experience in order to settle claims minimising potential for increased costs.
• Provide excellent service to clients directly as well as through brokers.

You will receive a first-class benefits package and salary working for one of the world's most recognisable insurance companies. The company offers hybrid working where you will be expected to be in the Manchester office 2 days a week.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

IPS Group are working with a market leading insurer who are seeking property claims handlers to join their team in Manchester.

We are looking to speak to individuals that have a background in property claims (ideally commercial). Domestic / Household claims experience will also be considered if you are able to display to correct ability and skills to move over into commercial.

The Role / Key Responsibilities:

• As a Commercial Property Claims Handler you will handle a varied caseload of commercial property claims within Real Estate ranging from £10,000 to £100,000.
• You will carry out investigation of claims to obtain liability & quantum information in order to make appropriate policy and legal liability decisions.
• Using your technical claims handling experience in order to settle claims minimising potential for increased costs.
• Provide excellent service to clients directly as well as through brokers.

You will receive a first-class benefits package and salary working for one of the world's most recognisable insurance companies. The company offers hybrid working where you will be expected to be in the Manchester office 2 days a week.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

In this QS role, specialising in Fire & Security, you will be responsible for collectively working on the contractual, commercial and financial aspects of projects and operations on a portfolio of retail contracts for the client.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a recognised qualification (below) and experience in QS:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

This role requires you to have a full UK driving licence.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

An opportunity to add value within this underwriting position, at this Global Insurer in the city of Manchester which offers future long term progression.

Seeking an Insurance Professional that is looking to move into underwriting dealing with risks such as Construction, Engineering & Technology. You will be underwriting specialist risks, so experience working on different policies in a fast paced environment would be beneficial. We are looking to hear from you if you have either insurance experience from either an Insurer or Broker.

As a Specialist Underwriter, you will be working alongside your peers where you provide effective administrative and underwriting support. You will assist in writing new business policies as well as cross selling with new and existing clients through their e-trading platform managing the process from start to finish.

In return, you will receive an excellent salary along with market leading benefits. Flexible/Agile working will be offered as well.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

My client are a well-established, family run Social Housing Contractor who operate throughout the North West and Yorkshire region. The company have a focus on quality and customer care and look for staff who share that ethos.

Due to expansion and winning a considerable amount of work, they are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to be based out of their Greater Manchester offices (site visits also frequently required).

You will be responsible for approximately 3 or 4 jobs, predominantly working on Social Housing refurbishment contracts across the Manchester and West Yorkshire region. These will include - heat pump installation, kitchen and bathroom replacements, new window and doors, solar PV installation etc.

Your duties will include:

• Prepare monthly cost reports and management reports forecasting accurately from commencement to completion of the project on financial and progress issues on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Updating information on progress of projects and passing to Commercial Director as require
• Ensure continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address immediately associated issues
• Attending site weekly (or as required) to review issues including providing solutions and advice to ensure successful project completion.
• Properly advise the client of variations and forecasting of the account including advising them of progress and delays and supporting this with relevant document correspondence.
• Ensure cash flow is maintained in our favour during course of the contract and provide early forecasting of any short fall should that be relevant.
• Ensure continuous correspondence with consultants including monitoring content of correspondence to be specific, relevant and grammatically correct.
• Monitor and review procurement - including placing subcontract orders and ensure they arrive on time and within budget
• Closing off final accounts and liabilities on the balance sheet

This is a permanent position, and the chance to join an expanding organisation where there will be opportunities for career progression and development.

If you are interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to smawdsley@fr-group.co.uk or follow the link below to apply, or call the office on 01204 554884 for a confidential chat.