Total 100 Others level Construction / Property job vacancies in Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1AB

Our Client
Our clients are an industry powerhouse with a fantastic brand for building quality residential developments while allowing their staff to achieve their professional ambitions and targets. With a busy pipeline of work planned for the next 5 years around Glasgow they are seeking to add an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team in Glasgow.

Your New Role
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The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of the cost management process for their residential projects, ensuring financial efficiency and project success.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
• Conduct cost analysis and procurement strategies.
• Oversee contract administration and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to achieve project goals.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to project budgets and timelines.

What you will need to succeed :

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, preferably in the residential construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost management, and procurement processes.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, cost management software

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with attractive performance-related bonus.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work on exciting and innovative residential projects.

If this role is of interest, get in touch now.

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Your new company
Our client are a national housebuilder with a large pipeline of work across Glasgow , Edinburgh and everywhere in between. Due to growth they are seeking to appoint at least one Senior Quantity Surveyor if not two to their well established Glasgow commercial team. Our company are renowned for an exceptional work environment, above average benefits package and the delivery of an exceptional product to customers.

Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for at least two medium sized developments encompassing both social and private housing elements. Based at head office with your commercial team you will be responsible for commercially managing these projects ensuring they progress in line with budgets and program at all times supporting the site team.

From doing your monthly reports to ensuring your subcontractors are paid on time this is a busy fulfilling role with the opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability and progress quickly towards commercial management.


What you'll need to succeed
Our client are seeking a degree qualified quantity surveyor with significant experience of working within a housebuilding environment already. Strong attention to detail , organisation and a positive work ethic are absolutely essential. You will have the ambition to progress your career towards commercial management and with our client expecting a growing pipeline of work there are significant opportunities for progression.


What you'll get in return
Our client are leading housebuilder with a very positive brand in the market. They can offer a sustainable pipeline of work along with the opportunity to progress your career quickly with a market leading housebuilder.


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.

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Your new company
Our client are a leading contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the education , commercial and community sectors. Due to recent new project wins they are seeking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their team.

Your new role
Based in head office in Glasgow and reporting to the regional commercial manager your first project will be to deliver a £15million mixed use commercial /industrial project in on eastern side of Glasgow. This is a complex project with a heavy M&E component.

As Project Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible , with your directors support, for the full commercial delivery of the project. From sourcing and awarding contracts to your supply chain to working with the project stakeholders such as architects and engineers you will be fully commercial responsible for the delivery of the project. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to step up into a a good builder and work on complex and interesting projects.


What you'll need to succeed

Our client are seeking to appoint a project quantity surveyor with previous experience working with a reputable main contractor in Scotland. You will be degree qualified and ideally have experience of working for a contractor on design and build projects up to a value of 15million. Our client run a business which is exceptionally flat in structure and you will get exposed to senior management quickly.


What you'll get in return


Our client are a well established tier 2 builder who can offer their staff a sustainable long term career on large interesting projects. A competitive salary will be paid to the right candidate and you will be given opportunities to progress your career quickly within the business.



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

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC9/12

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Contract Strategy team to provide a quantity surveying service for the Council’s 37,000 current properties and corporate property portfolio.

You will be joining a Service which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with partners, including our new joint venture companies. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and be responsible for cost estimating, preparation of contract documents, site measurements, payments and contract administration.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Contract Strategy team and be a hybrid worker with attendance at sites/offices as required. You will be involved in all aspects of quantity surveying function, including procurement and contract management.

You should be educated to degree level and be eligible for chartered membership of RICS. You should have knowledge of current contract conditions with experience of computerised billing systems and knowledge of public sector procurement being welcomed. Applicants with moderate experience within the design and construction industry may be placed at the NLC9 salary scale and applicants with considerable experience within the design and construction industry may be placed at the NLC12 salary scale.

Contracted hours are 35 hours per week, however part time hours are available (negotiable).

NLC9 - £33,558 - £38,811

NLC12 - £46,872 - £51,557

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

External Job Advert
Jobrole: Property Manager
Location: Covering a portfolio mostly within Glasgow, with some travel to Dumfries and the West Coast
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: From £32,400 per annum plus benefits

Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies. 

FirstPort is a member of The Property Institute (TPI) (formerly ARMA & IRPM), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS).  As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.

Main Responsibilities

- Lead a team of around 20 development managers developing a high performance culture
- Encourage and support your team coaching and guiding them through change with developmental impact. Actively work with them to enhance the customer experience for residents.
- Whilst managing a portfolio of properties you will undertake site management visits monthly in line with company guidelines.
- You will ensure thorough quality control inspections are carried out regarding employee performance, administrative records, development services, communal grounds,
- You will deal with technical issues and liaise with support departments when progressing major building works ensuring remedial actions are moved along in a timely manner and ensuring you mitigate and foresee any risks to service delivery.
- Ensure you keep accurate records, making sure you come prepared to contribute to meetings, 1-1s and complaints with thorough evidence and supporting documentation.
- Boost property finances and strive for healthy accounts by way of continuous review of cost analysis versus budget.
- Conduct regular reviews with customers to ensure a fully transparent approach to the property’s financial position, planning for future spending with minimal impact.

About you
As an experienced people manager, you will be an inspirational leader with who has lead teams to deliver operational excellence across a number of KPI’s. You will be energetic and enthusiastic with a leading and coaching mentality. An excellent and effective communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence with all customers and stakeholders which you demonstrate through your ability to connect with everyone you meet. Your verbal and written skills will be of a high standard. You will be commercial thinking and resolution focused with the ability to be flexible and creative in approach. You will also be able to work across functions to reach the best solutions for all challenges. Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you’re not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people, driving performance, and ultimately delivering the highest level of service for
our residents.
The Benefits
Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We’ll provide you with all the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. In addition, 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, including discounted gym membership for all colleagues.
Diversity
We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will ensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through the recruitment and on-boarding process.
Ready to Apply?
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Support Worker

Glasgow - Eddlewood

39 hours per week - £12.00 per hour

About the role

As a Support Worker you will be able to contribute to changing people’s lives and help the people you support to live the individual life they want, ensuring they have choice and control over the planning and delivery of their support.

You will enable them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships and to be an equal and valued member of their local community.

You would be supporting 2 males with learning difficulties, one person is non-verbal and the other has limited communication.

You would need to provide support with:


Personal care
Daily tasks
Medication administration
Day to day activities
Meal preparation
Morning and bedtime routine


There can be challenging behaviour involved. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of working with adults with challenging behaviour, although this is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Drivers are preferred but are not essential.

Shift pattern and working hours

Successful applicants will cover a variety of shifts:


10 am – 10 pm
Sleepover
7 am – 10 pm
9 am – 5 pm


Sleepover shifts are essential

An enhanced Adult PVG will be required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards

A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)

Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job

An employer contributory pension scheme

Mileage paid at 35p per mile at flat rate up to 10,000 miles per year

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:

Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)

£10,000 Life cover

A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)

A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services

Cycle to Work Scheme

A financial wellbeing scheme

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Service Lead Glasgow– 39 hours per week

£27,000 per annum

We are looking for a Senior Service Lead to join our friendly and welcoming team in Glasgow. You’ll have a really rewarding role working with a great team of people. We deliver creative, dynamic and person centred services providing a range of individualised support to our service users.

The Role

The role will be an even split between operational, administrative and staff management duties and undertaking the responsibilities of a Support Worker.

The Senior Service Lead will report directly to the Registered Locality Manager and will work closely with other senior team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality support services. This comprehensive role requires a compassionate and experienced leader; the role is essential to the continuous improvement and effective operation of our services. We aim to provide the best possible person centred support to adults with autism and learning difficulties while fostering a supportive and professional environment for our staff.

Whilst on rota as a Support Worker you will provide support to our service users. You will help the people we support to live their life the way they want, ensuring they have choice and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will enable them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships and engage with the community. You will be supporting individuals with a variety of needs: helping with finances, personal care, domestic tasks and medication.

It is important that you uphold and implement our values, policies and procedures and are a positive role model for the staff team. You will regularly conduct supervisions and appraisals to monitor performance, provide feedback and support professional growth. You will ensure the team are up to date on all required training and registrations, assisting where needed to ensure we have a highly effective and well informed workforce.

You will be required to conduct regular health and safety audits across services to promote a safe living and working environment. This will involve identifying and coordinating any required maintenance, reviewing care plans regularly and auditing paperwork against high compliance standards. Part of the role will also involve welcoming new employees into our service. You will greet potential candidates, conducting service tours and if successful provide inductions to equip them with a full understanding of the working environment and role expectations.

Please note the role will require you to be on call on a rota basis. An enhanced Adult PVG application will be required for successful applicants.

Qualifications and Experience


To be a registered member of the SSSC
Level 3 SQV in health and social care
Significant experience in the social care sector
Proven leadership and management experience
Applicants must be drivers with access to their own vehicle due to the large locality we cover


Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives


Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC6/9/10 £27,301 - £45,696

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Contract Strategy team to provide a quantity surveying service for the Council’s 37,000 current properties and corporate property portfolio.

You will be joining a Service which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with partners. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and be responsible for cost estimating, preparation of contract documents, site measurements, payments and contract administration.

As Quantity Surveying Technician, you will be part of the Contract Strategy team, you will be a hybrid worker with attendance at sites/offices as required. You will be involved in all aspects of the quantity surveying function, including procurement and contract management.

You should be educated to HNC/HND/Degree level. You should have experience within the design and construction industry, experience of computerised billing systems and knowledge of public sector procurement and current contract conditions.

Contracted hours are 35 hours per week, however part time hours are available (negotiable).

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Property Manager
Location: Glasgow City Centre
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + £3300 car allowance


I currently have an opening for a Property Manager with a well-established property factor based within Glasgow. You will be part of a supportive team with plans to grow and thrive as the business continues to succeed.


This is a very varied role that requires an individual who is resilient and capable of managing a diverse portfolio. Within the role you will managing large residential developments ensuring all aspects are running smoothly. This role requires someone from a property management background, facilities or housing background who is looking to take the next step in their career.


This role is based entirely on site, Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00, Fri 9:00 - 16:00


The company pride themselves on being a supportive place of work, some of the benefits are:


* Fully paid staff lunch once a month
* Fully stocked kitchen
* 3x hour back vouchers per year
* Extra 15 minutes for lunch when it's sunny
* Birthday day off
* Employee loan scheme
* Annual profit sharing bonus
* All expenses paid annual Summer & Christmas nights out
* Additional complimentary festive leave
* Group challenges with prizes up for grabs


The key responsibilities within this role are:


* Oversee maintenance of properties: PPM, reactive and day to day
* Ensure company policies and procedures
* Build and maintain relationships with customer, clients and contractor
* Assist with project management works
* Dealing with queries
* Maintain accurate and up to date records
* Site visits to properties
* Keep residents well informed


A successful candidate in this position will possess:


* Valid UK Driving License
* Proven experience in a customer service role and property management role
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player with the ability to work independently and manage own workload
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
* Ability to meet targets and perform well under pressure


This is a great opportunity for a property manager to take the next step in their career. If you feel that you would be suitable for this role, then please get in contact with Tommy at the Glasgow office.

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.

Property Manager
Location: Glasgow City Centre
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + £3300 car allowance


I currently have an opening for a Property Manager with a well-established property factor based within Glasgow. You will be part of a supportive team with plans to grow and thrive as the business continues to succeed.


This is a very varied role that requires an individual who is resilient and capable of managing a diverse portfolio. Within the role you will managing large residential developments ensuring all aspects are running smoothly. This role requires someone from a property management background, facilities or housing background who is looking to take the next step in their career.


This role is based entirely on site, Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00, Fri 9:00 - 16:00


The company pride themselves on being a supportive place of work, some of the benefits are:


* Fully paid staff lunch once a month
* Fully stocked kitchen
* 3x hour back vouchers per year
* Extra 15 minutes for lunch when it's sunny
* Birthday day off
* Employee loan scheme
* Annual profit sharing bonus
* All expenses paid annual Summer & Christmas nights out
* Additional complimentary festive leave
* Group challenges with prizes up for grabs


The key responsibilities within this role are:


* Oversee maintenance of properties: PPM, reactive and day to day
* Ensure company policies and procedures
* Build and maintain relationships with customer, clients and contractor
* Assist with project management works
* Dealing with queries
* Maintain accurate and up to date records
* Site visits to properties
* Keep residents well informed


A successful candidate in this position will possess:


* Valid UK Driving License
* Proven experience in a customer service role and property management role
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player with the ability to work independently and manage own workload
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
* Ability to meet targets and perform well under pressure


This is a great opportunity for a property manager to take the next step in their career. If you feel that you would be suitable for this role, then please get in contact with Tommy at the Glasgow office.

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.

Quantity Surveyor – Construction - Glasgow - Up to 55K DOE



CBW have a new opportunity for an experienced quantity surveyor to join a contractor specialising in ECO / Government Schemes. The quantity surveyor will be tasked with analysing existing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans, and preparing quantity estimates, negotiating with various contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with clients and site managers.



Responsibilities:

- Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
- Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
- Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
- Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
- Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
- Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
- Traveling from the office to various sites as required.



Requirements:

- Previous Experience in a surveying or estimating role required
- Degree in Quantity Surveying required
- Excellent numeracy skills
- A good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods
- Strong communication and personal skills, and the ability to form effective relationships with colleagues and third parties.



Benefits:

Salary range 55K DOE

28 days holiday

Private pension
Company Bonus

Senior Construction Buyer - Renewable Energy (Office based) - Glasgow - Salary circa £55,000 DOE

CBW have an excellent new opportunity for one of their fastest growing construction companies. Reporting to the Financial Director the Senior Buyer will be responsible for creating a new buying division. You will be responsible for growing and managing this division and growing your own team within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer that is looking for a new challenge that they could bring their wealth of experience and implement into a growing business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Growing this division from ground up
- Managing a robust procurement and ordering process.
- System upgrade and implementation.
- Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
- Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
- Contacting suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.
- Agreeing delivery times.
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining well-organized work schedules
- Negotiating contracts with supplier
- Performing cost analysis

Benefits & Salary

- Salary circa £55,000
- Company bonus
- Private pension
- 28 days holiday

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC13 £51,557 - £56,511

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Contract Strategy team to provide a quantity surveying service for the Council’s 37,000 current properties and progress the housing new build programme.

You will be joining a Service which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with partners, including our new joint venture companies. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and be responsible for cost estimating, preparation of contract documents, payments and contract administration.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Contract Strategy management team and will be involved in all aspects of quantity surveying function, including procurement and contract management and have staffing responsibilities including absence management, allocating/supervising work and undertaking PRDs.

You should be educated to degree level and be a full chartered member of RICS. You should have considerable experience within the design and construction industry, experience of computerised billing systems and knowledge of public sector procurement and current contract conditions.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible

Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Estate Technician

Glasgow
- covering Glasgow and Cumbernauld
£23,890
- £25,147 per year
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 08:00am – 16:30pm

We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our Estate Services team which consists of 15 people and is based in the Glasgow and Cumbernauld areas. As an Estate Technician you will be responsible for property clearances, bulk / fly tipping removal, grounds maintenance and litter picking. The ideal candidate will be hardworking with a keen eye for detail. All works should be completed to a high standard and in line with Health and Safety requirements. A full training plan will be provided as well as a company van and power tools.

The successful candidate will cover a variety of locations across Glasgow and Cumbernauld. The role of Estate Technician will involve working as part of a team of 2. They will be responsible for the tools and equipment used daily, which includes a work mobile phone.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

- Undertaking general caretaking duties which include cleaning communal areas such as stairs, doors and windows, removing bulk waste, litter picking, graffiti removal and the reporting of basic onsite repairs
- Clearing and cleaning void properties
- Gutter cleaning
- Bin store cleaning
- Compliance testing
- Grounds maintenance tasks to include lawn mowing, hedge trimming and general upkeep
- Working with customers to identify faults, resolving issues, and improving services
- Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition


Skills and experiences:

- Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Good communication and customer care skills
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK manual driving licence


About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values
- working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £23,890 per annum (rising to £25,147 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)


For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/

Closing Date: 28 November 2024

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk


We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

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Specification Sales Construction Products

Our client is a specialist supplier of facade systems, brick tie channel systems and fasteners into the construction and civil industry. Our clients’ products are specified through Architects and Consulting Engineers, pulled through the contractors and then back sold through their distributors. Working to gain and break specification of brick tie systems and promote our clients’ products. Our client’s growth has seen the company turnover increase and their ability to service clients far beyond their expectations. With continued support for training with a guarantee that personal development will be encouraged and promoted our client is now looking to expand their operations in the UK by the recruitment of this Specification lead sales role.

The Role

This is a fundamental role in the company’s business strategy and requires an individual of a strong construction technical nature. Gaining specification and pulling the business through the contractors and distributors. The role will operate throughout the UK with some minimal European travel, you will be responsible for the extensive existing accounts our client has in the area as well as being challenged with the development of new business opportunities in the area through product specification. You will work autonomously in the office and field environments developing the company’s ongoing business strategy and control of their already strong market share in the area and you will play an integral part in the company’s development. As well as the standard products our client wishes applicants to at all times look to extend their customers knowledge of the extensive total product range that they are able to supply, selling for a company with a well-known brand name and looking to give added value to their customers.

The Candidate

Suitable applicants must be able to show strong specification sales experience of the above markets and be looking for a challenging new role. Specification Sales experience is required however applicants must also have experience of dealing at a construction technical level and must enjoy the technical challenges this role provides. The key to this role is a construction product sales background, building envelope and façade exposure. Technical product supply and the ability to gain specifications, break specifications, work to maintain the specification through the contractor before setting up product supply through distributors. The successful applicant will be a dynamic addition that will demonstrate an active business awareness of the potential and importance of this role.

Basic Salary £45-58K + Bonus + Full company benefits
Contact us to discuss this opportunity and your application to this exciting role, as interviews will take place over the next few weeks in the Glasgow area.

SMS Scotland, Phone: 0141 548 8080