Total 16 Construction / Property job vacancies in Felixstowe, Suffolk

79634 - Commercial Quantity Surveyor

This Commercial Quantity Surveyor will report to the Area Commercial Manager and will work within UKPN Services - Commercial based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 02/12/2024.

Job Purpose

As the Commercial Quantity Surveyor you will assist the Area Commercial Manager, Lead Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial in providing quantity surveying support to the UKPN Services business across specified long-term contracts and several competitively tendered client projects.

You will manage all commercial matters for those contracts and projects with regards to contract set-up, management, pricing, service delivery, scope change and dispute resolution to ensure contract requirements are compliant with standards and co-ordinated to maximise profit delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be commercial lead on a portfolio of nominated contracts and client construction projects
• To comply with all UKPN guidelines, goals and procedures, reporting areas of non-conformance to the Area Commercial Manager and wider commercial management team.
• Ensure the project delivery team have acted in accordance with the Contracts.
• Liaise with all external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met.
• To support the preparation and verification of pricing models from first principals for projects of moderate complexity, using existing target price / fixed rates, together with cost data from industry recognised publications (e.g. SPONS & BCIS) to price schemes.
• Help prepare activity schedules and the presentation of tender documentation, attending interviews and carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report.
• Interface with the Client Delivery Manager, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and P6 Planners to deliver advice and support ensuring that the projects are managed following the Contract and deadlines
• Manage a programme of current workload, in order that all contracts receive the relevant allocation of resource to commercially manage them.
• To assist the Area Commercial Manager in providing guidance to junior members of staff.
• Deputise for the Area Commercial Manager as required.
• Produce quality reports
• Assess contractor applications and EWN's and CE's, making recommendations to, raising payment certificates for and preparing general correspondence on behalf of the Project Managers to ensure that only legitimate monies are certified.
• Collaborate with the Project Managers to review and update the risk registers, and add in new risks arising from the aforementioned EWN's and CE's.
• Identify principal risks and opportunities, raise, address and resolve problems at a project level and support the project delivery team to maintain a schedule of potential costs for the projects.
• To advise others regarding the application and interpretation of the different forms of contract in use within UKPN, predominantly being NEC3 and NEC4.
• Manage and reporting change control procedures within each specific contract and ensuring that they are followed by all parties.
• Become involved in the relevant Annual rate reviews.
• Review Principal / Main Contractors Subcontracts and identifies where clauses are in breach of Partner policies and guidelines, making recommendations to achieve compliance.
• Work with the Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and the Commercial Manager to resolve any contract issues, and in the event of a dispute arising to help prepare the required documentation to justify and reinforce our contractual position.
• Consider alternative strategies for dispute resolution of moderate complexity and prepare written arguments from a claimant or defendant perspective, making recommendations to key UKPN stakeholders on the preferred option.
• Partner with internal and external legal advisors.

Dimensions:

• Turnover - £30 million to £40 million per year project and/or contract revenues.
• No direct reports but will lead commercial teams on a project-by-project basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant quantity surveying experience and business acumen, a track record in managing complex, high value and varied contracts from a quantity surveying perspective.
• Experience leading commercial activity in a competitive, client-led construction project management environment.
• Preferably degree qualified in quantity surveying or other relevant business discipline.
• Non-degree holders should have a record of success with extensive experience in similar roles.
• Professional qualification and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, ICES or other relevant Chartered Institute would be an additional advantage.
• Experienced in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint to an intermediate / advanced level, and knowledge of SAP and Primavera P6.
• Stakeholder management skills
• Expert analytical skills to make informed, balanced decisions and reporting findings back to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability of building professional relationships with both service providers and internal stakeholders - including the confidence and stature to work with executives and other senior managers..

Your new company
A well-established, progressive and privately owned business based in Felixstowe.

Your new role
This is a new Property Administrator (12 Month FTC - Maternity) job working as part of a positive, experienced and knowledgeable facilities management team.
This will be a busy and varied job; duties will include but not limited to:

• Ensure maintenance works are scheduled.
• Ensure checks are in place and works are logged correctly and updated on a continuous basis. Arrange reactive and planned maintenance.
• Assign and contact relevant resources (in-house/ contractor) to attend.
• Liaising with contractors to log, progress and attain updates on reactive work orders and PPMs.
• Responding to queries, amending data and re-issuing tasks/work orders as and when required.
• Raising purchase orders and keeping on top of payment of invoices.
• Providing cover and support for reception, answering calls, arranging couriers and sorting post, arranging hotel books for employees, as and when necessary.
• Ensuring all compliance documentation is received, recorded and filed correctly.
• Ensure work orders have been accurately created, assigned, prioritised and categorised in-line with appropriate SLA.
• Support with new vendor set-up procedures, attaining/filing and keeping track of relevant legal documents, maintaining the approved contractor tracker.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job, you will need to be an experienced administrator who is organised, methodical and logical; you will need to be able to work at pace in a structured manner and manage your own workloads within a team environment.

• Friendly, yet professional and helpful, with exceptional customer service and the ability to work well in a team.
• Experience in administration or customer service role.
• FM experience preferred would be beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn knowledge, a fast learner, organised and able to multitask and work to deadlines.
• The ability to work under pressure, deal with challenging situations.
• Problem solver with the ability to think outside the box, make decisions, take ownership and use initiative to resolve issues with attention to detail.
• Good level of numerical aptitude, with commercial awareness.
• Experience processing and raising POs would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
In return, you could join an experienced, friendly and collaborative team.

• Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus and benefits
• Monday to Friday 9:00 -17:30 - 100% office based
• Onsite parking

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways - Bury St Edmunds

Are you a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways projects?

We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, working on a range of exciting and challenging projects involving highway improvements and maintenance.

About the Role:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful financial management and delivery of our projects. You will provide commercial leadership and guidance, ensuring cost-effective delivery within budget. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential cost overruns.
• Implementing effective cost control measures.
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports and providing regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant contractual and legal requirements.
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the Quantity Surveying team.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of highway construction principles and practices.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in cost management software and tools (e.g., CostX, Asite).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) is essential.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on a range of exciting and complex projects.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a highly experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways projects and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Civil Works - Bury St Edmunds

Are you a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in both highways and civil works?

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, working on a range of exciting and challenging projects involving highway improvements, maintenance, and associated civil works.

About the Role:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful financial management and delivery of our projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for both highways and civil works projects.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers for both disciplines.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential cost overruns for both highways and civil works components.
• Implementing effective cost control measures for both highways and civil works projects.
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports and providing regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant contractual and legal requirements.
• Assisting with the measurement and valuation of works for both highways and civil works.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on highways or infrastructure projects, with experience in civil works such as drainage, earthworks, and site preparation.
• Strong understanding of highway construction principles and practices, as well as civil engineering principles and methods.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in cost management software and tools (e.g., CostX, Asite).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on a range of exciting and complex projects.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways and civil works projects and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Quantity Surveyor to join our team at UKPN Services, based in Bury St Edmunds. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £76,229, plus a 3% bonus.

In this role, you will report to the Area Commercial Manager and provide quantity surveying support across long-term contracts and competitively tendered client projects. You will manage all commercial matters, including contract set-up, management, pricing, service delivery, scope change, and dispute resolution, ensuring compliance with standards and maximizing profit delivery.

You will lead a commercial project team, managing clients, sub-contractors, and supplier contracts. Your responsibilities will include preparing and verifying pricing models, tender documentation, and recommendations, as well as collaborating with project managers to ensure projects are managed according to contracts and deadlines.

We offer a range of additional benefits, including annual leave plus bank holidays, a personal pension plan with contributions from UK Power Networks, a tenancy loan deposit scheme, tax-efficient benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, a season ticket loan, occupational health support, and discounted access to sports and social clubs.

Join us and be part of a team that values customer obsession, inclusion, agility, and learning. Apply now and take the next step in your career with UKPN Services. The closing date for applications is 18/10/2024. Please see the full job description by clicking apply directing you to our careers page.

Your new company
You will be working for a leading construction and civil engineering company, renowned for delivering high-quality projects across various sectors. Our client prides themselves on their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
Your new role
They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all costs related to their construction projects, from initial estimates to final accounts. You will ensure that their projects are completed within budget and to the highest standards. This role is largely site based with some travel to their London office.
What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional membership with RICS or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Involvement in exciting and diverse projects

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Tiffany now on 01603 625754.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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CSCS Groundworkers required on new build site Ipswich, Suffolk

Role:
Working in a 2 person gang doing anything from drainage /slabbing / kerbing / Edging, as well as operating a Foward Tipping Dumper

Start date:
2nd Sept 2024
Duration:
6 months plus
7.30am to 4pm

Requirements:
Groundworks experience
CSCS card
NPORS or CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper card
Hand tools
PPE

Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich / Ipswich

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Leading + package for the region

I am assisting a major construction organisation in the search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the industry then come and join the team today. This is a great opportunity to progress your career working for a diverse and supportive team.

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Complete and submit monthly cost reports.
• Produce procurement strategy updates.
• Produce Internal/External progress reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies.
• Agree external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cash flow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accounts.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary for the region.
• Flexible working.
• Car Allowance and or Company Car.
• Extensive corporate benefits.
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Please contact Sam today for more information!

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds - some remote working available, with travel to the office required

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time - flexible hours available if desired, just let us know

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client Natural Resources and Nuclear team based in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of key commercial objectives, ensuring profitability and cash collection while providing valuable commercial advice to operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that business targets and client KPIs are exceeded, identifying and resolving problems at an early stage
• Produce and provide cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and disseminate budgets, ensuring that managers are briefed and able to monitor and react to budget variances.
• Review monthly CVRs with the team prior to submission to the Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager, ensuring compliance with business timescales and utilization of commercial and administrative systems, budgets, and cost control procedures.
• Operate risk and opportunity schedules as live documents, developing mitigation measures where risks are identified.

This role is ideal for you if you:

•      Have experience at a senior level in a relevant industry or equivalent.
•      Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge.
•      Have a thorough understanding of the NEC suite of contracts or similar.
•      Possess excellent IT skills, specifically within Microsoft Office and similar software.

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement - 26 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme with an input of 4.5 to 7.5%
• Life Assurance at 4 times the annual salary
• 24/7 GP service, this provides you and your family with fast and unlimited access to a virtual GP surgery from anywhere in the world!
• Flexible Benefits - you can pick and choose the ones that mean the most to you, this can include additional life assurance for you and your partner, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan, personal accident insurance, Halford's car scheme which includes tyre changes and MOT offers, tech scheme, winners club and many more
• Employee Share Plan

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today!

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Position- Quantity Surveyor

Salary- Up to £55k + package

Location- Ipswich

An exciting opportunity has come up to work on with a developer based in Ipswich. Our client has great progression opportunity for the right candidate. They are a very well-known business, known for Building over 13,500 beautifully designed new homes a year in more than 350 prime locations nationwide. The ideal candidate will have developer or tier 1 main contractor background.

This role will be office based in Ipswich, with projects in the Suffolk area. Our Client is looking to pay up to £55,000 + Benefits for this role. If you are interested in more information, please contact Olivia Timon on 07973 661 878 to answer any questions and discuss next steps.

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich & The Southeast

Package: £35,000 - £43,000 + package

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working with the commercial team on a healthcare project in Norwich.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Surveyor / Commercial Manager.
• Administration of subcontract works packages
• Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors.
• Provide information to the Commercial team.

Requirements:

• Experience working for a UK main contractor.
• Ambitions to progress to the Quantity Surveyor.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke packages.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and can work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

This is your chance today to join a global leader in Construction who successfully delivers over 70,000 projects each year which is astonishing. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in the right direction.

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

I am looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial team in the Southeast to focus and lead the team on a healthcare project.

About The Role:

As the Senior Surveyor, you will play a pivotal part of the business, where you will be the number 1 on the project and will have full accountability for all commercial duties.

Duties:

• You will manage the project commercial team ensuring all contract obligations are met and process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Sub-contract orders, Managing Supply Chain, Measurements and Valuations, Contractual Notices and Valuing Change.
• You will complete and submit Monthly Cost Reports, Procurement Strategy Updates and Internal/External Progress Reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies.
• You will agree to external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cash flow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accounts.

What's in it for you?

• A leading salary for the region.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Car Allowance / Company Car.
• Extensive corporate benefits.
• One of the best learning and development programmes.
• Industry leading family leave benefits.
• The opportunity to be part of a well respected and very successful tier 1 contractor.
• An attractive order book well into 2025.

My client is always looking for a variety of new talent to join their team, to help them grow and innovate as a business. So, if you're a Senior Surveyor looking for a new role whose skill set may be transferable to this role then apply today!

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Our client is a leading UK holiday lettings company that works with holiday home owners to create a portfolio of some of the country\'s most beautiful and unique places to stay. The organisation is committed to making a positive impact by partnering with community organisations, environmental charities, local businesses, and attractions to ensure everyone benefits from UK tourism. They believe looking after their people, places, and guests is the best way to look after the country and company. The company is growing due to its success and seeking additional customer service and office support professionals to further the business.


Your new role
You will join an established and friendly team of coordinators who provide exceptional customer service to guests and homeowners, as well as additional office administration. This vacancy is largely based in Saxmundham with occasional travel to Southwold and neighbouring areas to visit guests, properties, and oversee housekeeping. You will manage customer queries and handle complaints in a positive and professional manner. You will also answer incoming telephone calls, schedule contractors (housekeepers, gardeners, etc.), and keep records accurately on the administrative systems.


What you\'ll need to succeed
As this position requires travel to remote locations on occasion, holding a valid, clean UK Driving Licence and your own vehicle is essential. You will have prior customer service and administration experience, and be an enthusiastic and engaging team player. Having excellent attention to detail and organisation is a requirement to efficiently manage the property portfolio and maintain the administrative systems. Having good IT literacy is advantageous.
The role will differ daily, which requires resilience, a "can-do" attitude, and a portfolio of handling complaints in a positive, professional way. If you possess experience in travel or property management, this will highly benefit your application, but is not essential.


What you\'ll get in return
The company offers competitive salaries and benefits, which include £500 towards a holiday, a paid volunteering day, birthday off, a discount scheme, social events and clubs, life assurance, and 25 days\' holiday plus bank holidays. In addition, they are committed to developing employees\' personal growth through upskilling and a supportive, inclusive culture.


What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ipswich Borough Council sits within the historic market and waterfront town of Ipswich in Suffolk, East Anglia. The Council and its employees are proud of Ipswich and has an ambitious strategy to champion the community and revitalize the town. The Council’s priorities are:

A thriving town centre
Meeting the housing needs of our community
A carbon neutral council
Promoting community well-being and fairness in Ipswich
A financially sustainable council providing good quality services
We are seeking a suitably qualified commercial property lawyer to join our in-house legal team to help deliver commercial property projects and fulfil the Council’s priorities and ambitions to make the town and its residents thrive.

You will be involved in all aspects of commercial property work and will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in other areas of local government work such as housing and planning. You will be supported by your team members and senior management in your role and as part of your continuous professional development.

It is desirable, but not essential, that you have local government experience, however a willingness to learn and develop in these areas is beneficial. Training and support would be offered as part of your continuous professional development.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and would love to hear from you if this sounds like the right opportunity for you.

You will report to the Lead Lawyer for Property and Planning. You will work as part of the legal team to provide a high quality comprehensive legal service to all Officers and Councillors. The role covers the breadth of commercial property and may involve some planning work and therefore you will be responsible for a full caseload dealing with complex and varied matters. You will undertake all aspects of legal work including drafting and negotiating documents and settlements, researching and problem solving, and providing high quality accurate legal advice on a range of legal issues. You will also have the opportunity to represent the Council as legal advisor at business meetings and at Council meetings such as the Planning and Development Committee.

You will be a qualified solicitor/barrister/Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with proven experience of working in the field of Commercial Property, preferably in a local authority context. You will have proven experience of providing comprehensive property legal advice and of drafting, negotiating and concluding documents on complex matters with minimal supervision. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and have excellent communication and IT skills. You will be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships, work under pressure to meet competing priorities and deadlines, and have a pragmatic approach.

Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday and there may be times when you are required to attend evening meetings and work outside of normal working hours.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym access, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Kate Theobald on 01473 432309 or via email Kate.Theobald@ipswich.gov.uk

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

Please note CVs are not accepted.

An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 29th January 2024.

The interview process will be carried out in person at the Council Offices located at Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DE.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

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Your new company
A well reputed organisation based in Bury St Edmunds.

Your new role
This is a new and exciting Property Administrator job. You will be joining an 8-person professional and collaborative team. Duties include but not limited to:

• Providing assistance to property managers and account managers
• Assist in the day to day running of the office
• Primary point of contact in the office, answering telephones and greeting visitors
• Undertake accompanied viewings
• Referencing prospective tenants, preparing tenancy agreements
• Dealing with various notifications and updating certifications
• Maintaining property adverts on various websites, social media and ordering letting boards
• Organising small events or promotional materials

What you'll need to succeed

• Confident in the use of various computer software packages, particularly Microsoft Office
• Experience of working on a property management software program would be beneficial.
• Social media experience
• You will need to be very well-organised, conscientious and capable of dealing with a wide range of people.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the chance to work as part of a well-established and professional team with a competitive salary.

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday 9-5
• 100% office based

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk