Total 53 Construction / Property job vacancies in BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 4SD

Job Description Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Position

Reports to: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Based at: Preston Office - Sites across the Northwest

Job Purpose Summary:
To ensure the commercial and contractual performance of designated projects is correctly managed and to ensure the company objectives are achieved or exceeded in respect of profitability and cashflow, in accordance with company procedures and core values.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes, ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cashflow, and managing risks and opportunities.
Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.
Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.
Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.
To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.
Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.
Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.
Devise and implement strategies to maintain or exceed the company objectives discussing ideas with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
Provide project specific feedback to Estimating / Buying / Planning as appropriate.

Key Skills and Knowledge:
Good working knowledge of all aspects of the Quantity Surveying process gained with a number of years relevant contracting experience from working on numerous varied construction projects.
Strong commercial acumen.
Good working knowledge of construction methods and materials and their commercial implications.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Good numeracy & IT skills.
Ability to carry out the role independently on a number of projects, with more technical / complex tasks reviewed with Managing Quantity Surveyor.
Good attention to detail; methodical and organised.
Communicate and liaise with all staff to provide a teamwork approach to problem solving and carrying out tasks.
Good understanding of project management methods and the ability to influence project specific procedures with Contracts Management.
Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Comfortable with deadlines and able to co-ordinate activities effectively to meet required deadlines.

Salary and Package:
£45,000 - £55,000 DOE.
Healthcare.
Pension.
Holidays.
Car Allowance or Company Car.
Other company benefits.
Career progression.

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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Preston

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established Regional Contractor who have been operating for over 60 years and due to their continued success and growth they are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The role - Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be a key part of the team and will be working closely with the Senior QS & Commercial Manager to deliver both new build and refurbishment contracts across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

They work on a variety on projects in the healthcare and education sectors with projects ranging in value from £1m - £15m and you will be responsible for the following duties (Including but not limited to):

• Cost reporting.
• Preparation and valuation of progress and submission to client.
• Sub-contract procurement including sending out enquiries, collating prices, negotiation, order placement.
• Sub-contract valuations and payments in connection with any contract.
• Preparation of internal cost reporting measures.
• Maintaining quality control procedures.
• Preparation of bills and/or schedules for quantities of materials.

Requirements as a Quantity Surveyor?

• Have a degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Main Contracting experience is preferable
• At least 2 years post graduate experience

What's on offer?

They are offering an excellent basic salary/package as well as the following benefits:

• 26 Days Holiday + Statutory
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Continued Professional Development Programme
• Car Allowance

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

Search require a Cleaner to start in Catterall (PR3) CONSTRUCTION SITE - Start Monday 24th June 2024
3/4 hours per day to start then will increase as job goes on - LONG TERM HIRE
UMBRELLA OR PAYE ONLY

A successful applicant must have at least 2 years experience working in a construction based environment

If interested please contact/ send cv to Daniel Woods 0151 229 5585 or daniel.woods@search.co.uk

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

Pre-Construction Manager

Civil Engineering - Preston

Highways, Public Realms, Bridges, Infrastructure, Water

£65,000 - £70,000 p/a and £6450 car allowance

Are you a Pre-Construction Manager with experience in the civil engineering industry? Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a prominent civil engineering contractor based in Preston. Working across various multi-million £ Frameworks across the Northwest of England involved in Public realm, Water, Highways, Bridges, and more!

Pre-Construction Manager Key Accountabilities

• Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director
• Produce tender stage programmes working alongside the estimators,
• Create, manage, update and maintain an internal report detailing progress of all live projects
• Liaise with Project Teams to update programmes based on progress
• Develop and manage project programmes
• Where Compensation Events / Variations are identified, liaise with Project Teams and Commercial
• Provide high-level programme extracts to Project Teams for delivery and reporting purposes
• Contribute to discussion on phasing, approach and methodology of works on site
• Review post-contract performance of projects with the Project Team

Skills and Knowledge

• Appropriate industry qualification, e.g. HND or NVQ3.
• Industry background and experience working as a planner - ideally in excess of 5 years experience in a civil engineering environment (Highways and/or Rail preferably)
• Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages. (ASTA Powerproject mandatory, Primvera P6 preferred, Microsoft Project)
• Understanding and appreciation of the requirements on NEC3 / 4 Contracts
• Clear, concise oral and written communications, internally and externally
• Information management skills
• Ability to quickly digest information
• Ability to motivate and influence people
• Time management skills

Package on Offer

• £65,000 - £70,000 p/a
• £6450 car allowance
• Hybrid working 2 days per week WFH
• 40 hours per week (+early Friday finish)
• Flexible hours
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 26 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Fantastic Progression, support, and training opportunities
• Low turn over company

For Applications, more information, a Full Job description, or a conversation with the recruiter for this position, Apply and send a copy of your CV.

If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a new role in the North West this is a great opportunity to join a leading and established Main Contractor who are looking for a driven and passionate individual to join their team.

The company have been established for over 100 years and specialise in a variety of sectors including the commercial, education, health, industrial, residential and leisure sectors with project ranging in value from £5m - £50m.

Due to their continued success and a healthy pipeline of work they are now looking for an Assistant QS to join their team in Preston, working on projects across Greater Manchester & Lancashire.

The role - Assistant QS

As an Assistant QS you will be working on a large £17.4m educational project in Lancashire and will be reporting into the Senior QS.

You will be a key part of the team and you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the commercial team.
• Prepare variations/valuations.
• Prepare s/c valuations.
• Attend site client meetings.
• Liaise with Site M
• Maintaining site records, control documents.
• Measuring progress on site.
• Consider risk & opportunity.
• Assist with CVR's as required for larger value works.
• Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS.
• Timely application/invoices in line with client schedule.
• Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy.
• Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts.

Required Experience

• Completed or currently undertaking a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards).

• Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data.
• Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement.

What's on offer?

They are offering an excellent basic salary and package which includes:

• Private medical healthcare.
• Pension up to 6%.
• Travel expenses covered.
• 25 days + bank holidays.
• A fully funded learning and development program which is customisable to your career.
• Health & wellness program.
• A profit share scheme and much more.

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information about the role please call the Fawkes & Reece Bolton office on 01204 554 884 and ask for Tom.

If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a new role in the North West this is a great opportunity to join a leading and established Main Contractor who are looking for a driven and passionate individual to join their team.

The company have been established for over 100 years and specialise in a variety of sectors including the commercial, education, health, industrial, residential and leisure sectors with project ranging in value from £5m - £50m.

Due to their continued success and a healthy pipeline of work they are now looking for an Assistant QS to join their team in Preston, working on projects across Greater Manchester & Lancashire.

The role - Assistant QS

As an Assistant QS you will be working on a large £17.4m educational project in Lancashire and will be reporting into the Senior QS.

You will be a key part of the team and you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the commercial team.
• Prepare variations/valuations.
• Prepare s/c valuations.
• Attend site client meetings.
• Liaise with Site Management.
• Maintaining site records, control documents.
• Measuring progress on site.
• Consider risk & opportunity.
• Assist with CVR's as required for larger value works.
• Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS.
• Timely application/invoices in line with client schedule.
• Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy.
• Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts.

Required Experience

• Completed or currently undertaking a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards).
• Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data.
• Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement.

What's on offer?

They are offering an excellent basic salary and package which includes:

• Private medical healthcare.
• Pension up to 6%.
• Travel expenses covered.
• 25 days + bank holidays.
• A fully funded learning and development program which is customisable to your career.
• Health & wellness program.
• A profit share scheme and much more.

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information about the role please call the Fawkes & Reece Bolton office on 01204 554 884 and ask for Tom.

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager who is looking for a new role with an established and respected Main Contractor?

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading Regional Contractors in the North West who have a healthy order book for the future. They are an established and respected contractor who take pride in the quality of their developments and have a number of repeat clients across Lancashire & Greater Manchester.

Due to their continued success and growth within the business they are looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team in Lancashire.

Areas of expertise include the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Heritage & Leisure with projects valued anywhere between £5m - £50m.

The role - Pre-Construction Manager

As a Pre-Construction Manager you will be a key part of the team and will be Heading up/managing the Estimating team and Bid Writing Teams to manage the pre-construction activities for upcoming projects across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

The company work on a variety of projects both in the public and private sectors with projects ranging in value from £5m - £20m.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Work with MD/CEO to agree on which opportunities to tender.
• Manage Framework submissions.
• Allocate Tenders to the estimating team.
• Regularly update Tender Workload tracker.
• Analyse project specifications, drawings and other documentation to fully understand scope of works/risks.
• Allocate quality submission questions to relevant members of staff.
• Work closely with the bid team to compile and produce the best quality bid submission.
• Determine construction methodology with the estimating team.
• Represent the business at meetings/site visits.
• Provide assistance to the Estimating team to compile a set of Prelims.
• Attend tender settlement meetings.
• Mentoring the estimating apprentices (3 monthly meetings with UCLan).
• Ensure CRM database is regularly updated.

Required Skills/experience

• Ideally have an estimating or commercial background
• Experience working on similar projects
• Prior experience working within or managing pre-construction teams

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information about the role please feel free to call the Fawkes & Reece Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

Your new company
You will be working for a Lancashire based consultancy that are to dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary property and construction services across the UK. They aim to instil confidence in clients by meeting quality and safety requirements with precision in every product or service delivered. They provide expert guidance, professional expertise, and exceptional customer service to ensure successful project execution across various industries.
They pride themselves on their adaptive culture, living core principles that guide exceptional services, lasting client relationships, and continuous excellence and innovation in the property and construction industry.
From schools and hospitals to industrial spaces and homes, the company covers diverse sectors. Their expertise spans education, healthcare, industry, public services, and residential projects, offering tailored solutions across the construction landscape.

Your new role

• You will collaborate with experienced team members to provide a full range of professional Building Surveying services.
• You will conduct defect diagnosis, project management, contract administration, schedules of condition, dilapidations, and party wall matters.
• You will assist in delivering projects, with a focus on education and CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) bids.
• Support operational teams in daily commercial and contractual aspects.
• Ensure proper contractual administration of assigned contracts/projects, including value and cost control and maintenance of contemporaneous records.
• Given that the consultancy has many clients in the Manchester area, they are indeed open to applicants from that region.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying
• Project delivery experience, ideally with exposure to education or CIF bids.
• A minimum of 1 years Building Surveying experience

What you'll get in return
Salary £30,000-£36,000
Bonus £3000-£5000 per year
Hybrid working- work from home Tuesday- Thursday every week
APC support and professional fees paid


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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Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor?

Do you want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of?

Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

This is a MUST READ!

This is a great opportunity, working alongside a great team with fantastic mentors to learn from. There are great promotion opportunities moving forward, a strong pipeline of projects and the opportunity to develop in your field to be the best.

What you will be doing:

• Number 2 to a lead Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Responsible for procurement and management of most packages.
• Preparing CVR's.
• Will be overseeing and mentoring junior staff.

This major contractor is looking for:

• At least 3+ years experience working within a QS position, for a tier 1 or main contractor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic.
• Team Player.
• Driven.

If you're interested in the position above and feel that you're the right fit, then please reply to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Or, you can reach out to Sam from the Brighton office to find out more.

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

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor?

Do you want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of?

Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

This is a MUST READ!

This is a great opportunity, working alongside a great team with fantastic mentors to learn from. There are great promotion opportunities moving forward, a strong pipeline of projects and the opportunity to develop in your field to be the best.

What you will be doing:

• Number 2 to a lead Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Responsible for procurement and management of most packages.
• Preparing CVR's.
• Will be overseeing and mentoring junior staff.

This major contractor is looking for:

• At least 3+ years experience working within a QS position, for a tier 1 or main contractor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic.
• Team Player.
• Driven.

If you're interested in the position above and feel that you're the right fit, then please reply to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Or, you can reach out to Sam from the Brighton office to find out more.

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

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.

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Graduate Building Surveyor
Permanent opportunity for Graduate Building Surveyor at multi disciplinary surveying consultancy in Lancashire


Your new company
You will be working for an award winning multi disciplinary Property and Construction Consultancy based in Lancashire that offers expert advice to the public and private sectors. They are a well established firm offering a variety of services in Building Surveying and Project Management. Their
Building Surveying team cover a diverse spread of work across all types of property including commercial, industrial, educational and domestic houses. They have built up a strong specialism in the educational sector and have a large client base of schools, academies and colleges. Other key clients include blue chip companies, local authorities, commercial property clients, property developers, solicitors, housing associations and private individuals

Your new role
As a Graduate Surveyor, you would be working alongside an experienced
team of Chartered Surveyors to provide a full range of professional Building Surveying services including defect diagnosis, project management, contract administration, schedules of condition, dilapidations, party wall matters etc

What you'll need to succeed
You will have a BSc in Building Surveying
Ideally you will have a minimum of 12 months Building Surveying experience, however new graduates without experience will be considered

What you'll get in return
A salary of £25,000- £35,000 dependent on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Professional fees paid
APC support
Hybrid working


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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Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Skelmersdale
Reports to: Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Search are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join one of our clients based in Chorley, initially on a project in the Skelmersdale area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company offering real progression opportunity within a growing business.

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the management of the commercial
function for projects allocated. This will include practical quantity surveying tasks and
activities, actions to support colleagues and appropriate administrative duties one would associate
with commercial / quantity surveying practices in relation to construction projects.

You will be working underneath a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with a view to taking over full control of this and future projects over the coming months

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Main Duties:
* Support and assist colleagues with Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) from the agreed construction budget, as well as monthly CVR reports, liaising with the project teams to assure the CVR captures the current position and the forecast final position
* Produce and update the procurement schedule in line with current contract programme
* Undertake procurement processes to ensure subcontract packages are placed in a timely
manner and line with site programme requirements
* Assist in the management of subcontractor accounts (payments / contract administration /
claims & variations / final accounts)
* Assist with and contribute to the internal reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and
working to ensure deadlines are met (CVRs / Expenditure / Cash-flow etc.)
* Escalate risks to senior colleagues appropriately, identifying possible solutions and suggestions
of how a risk may be mitigated
* Work with and provide commercial support to the project team throughout the project,
acting as a key member of the project team
* Attend site in conjunction with submission dates of subcontractor invoices to value the
works accurately

This is an active role and applicants are being review immediately. To be considered for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, please submit your application and someone will be in touch.

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.

It’s an exciting time to join AXA Commercial as a Property Claims Handler. Working as a Property Claims Handler, you’ll enhance your career by being part of our ever evolving Commercial Claims department.
Our Commercial Claims department is accountable for managing all claims relating to Commercial Property, Casualty, Motor Engineering and Commercial Motor.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, at our Bolton office.
We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:

Managing your own portfolio of claims offering coaching and development to colleagues where applicable.
Using your initiative as well as information resources available to provide the best outcome for the customer.
Answering calls adhering to standard response times whilst ensuring accurate and timely completion of case notes, logs and diaries for each customer.
Utilising strong attention to detail, remaining calm in the face of challenge to effectively help customers when they need us the most.

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.

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