Total 25 Construction / Property job vacancies in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Head of Operations (South Region)

Location: Southern Region, central location preferred, splitting your time between our offices in Leighton Buzzard and Basingstoke and Satellite offices in Bristol, East Anglian, South Brent & Welwyn

Our Head of Operations is a senior role in our business, fundamentally you are the driver of success in the South region which encompasses delivery of several multimillion-pound long term contracts for our clients, offering security and stability. Total regional turnover circa £35m.

Predominantly centred around Reactive Repairs and Planned Refurbishment projects in a Social Housing environments. Providing the vision, you will lead and motivate your team of circa 100 employees plus sub-contractors, to deliver excellence for our customers over the vast programmes of works and with the support of your Commercial team, manage the P&L to provide a profitable output for the business

With overall responsibility for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the regional strategy, your focus will be to maximise profit growth, through the delivery of right first-time services. To support you, an established Commercial team will manage the regions cost control and your Operational teams are set up to deliver a best-in-class customer service whilst ensuring health and safety is at the forefront of everything we do.

To request a detailed recruitment pack. containing additional information for this role, please contact recruitment@novussolutions.co.uk ​

What’s in it for you?

Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
Annual bonus
Company Car, access to EV salary sacrifice scheme
27 Days Hols & BH plus the option to buy or sell holidays
Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
We also offer a; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and more….
An outline of your responsibilities as a Head of Operations

Drive performance and excellence for our customers, working to service level standards
Manage the commercials by regularly reviewing P & L, reporting success to Board level
Develops and communicates clear vision and direction and ensures all teams within the region understand the goals and understands contribution
Develop long-term strategic relationships with your clients
Provides regular strategic and operational updates to the Board for the areas of responsibility
Identifies opportunities to expand services to existing clients and presents robust business cases for new work
Uses networks to identify opportunities with new clients and/or new services, presenting thorough and robust business cases to the Board of Directors
Ensures that appropriate due diligence is completed ahead of all bids to ensure commercial viability
Takes ownership for team development and progression within the region, proactively and positively managing talent and succession for the present and future success of the business
About You

As an experienced Head of Operations, you will have previously worked in a Senior Leadership role, managing a vast program of works within a Social Housing environment. You will be experienced in providing the vision and direction for your team to deliver excellence within a customer centric environment whilst strategically focusing on the future of your region, their performance and ultimately driving profit through their delivery. You will have strong stakeholder management skills, excellent client relationships skills and a passion for leading people. You will need to hold a Full UK driving licence and the role is subject to a DBS check.

A little bit about us

​Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 1276-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate

​At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply for the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.​

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Head of Procurement -Construction - Whitbread - Dunstable
Salary: £110 - £120K+ £7K Car allowance + Bonus up to 40%
Location: Hybrid Role based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5XE (3 days minimum at our Whitbread Campus). Role will also require UK travel to meet contractors and suppliers.
We're Whitbread the UK's largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK but we're more than that. We're the 38,000 people who make every day experiences special that delight over 5 million guests every month.
We are now recruiting a Head of Property Procurement to join our award-winning procurement team, who will be responsible to create and develop our property procurement strategy in line with our business growth plans, which include our planned pipeline commitment of 7,000 rooms.
You'll be working closely with our wider Procurement leadership team and partner across several senior stakeholders including Property, Proposition and Sustainability to deliver a long-term property procurement strategy for our UK business that is sourced responsibility and reduces our environmental impact, at the right costs to support our business growth.
Why you'll love it here:

Bonus: Annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 40% of base salary
Car or Car Allowance up to £7,420
Healthcare: Family BUPA Healthcare
Up to 10% Matched Pension, 25 Days holiday (and Bank Holidays) and Company Share Save Scheme.

What you'll do:
Reporting to the Procurement and Supply Chain Director you'll be responsible for sourcing all construction service activity for our UK business including the appointment and management of key contractors and suppliers through;

Developing and implementing optimal sourcing strategies for all construction procurement, using your procurement expertise and deep category knowledge, providing valuable insight on best practice, trends and innovations.
Build strong value adding relationships with cross functional teams to support and deliver plans aligned to category procurement strategies to both maximise savings and align with overall business objectives.
Identify key suppliers across the category and establish appropriate supplier management activities to oversee supplier performance against SLA/ KPI and build greater value across the business.
You will be responsible for all tender management, negotiation and implementing of supplier agreements through determining the right approach to market and contract strategy.
Embed our Sustainability Strategy 'Force for Good' throughout all activities and decision making, working closely with our sourcing function.
Lead, coach and set direction for group property procurement team across UK on day-to-day activities and department strategy.

What you'll need:

Previous proven experience of developing, documenting and implement procurement strategies working in property, construction or similar background managing large multi-million-pound budgets.
A CIPS qualification or Quantity Surveyor would be beneficial but not essential.
You will be a commercially driven individual with the ability to analyse financial information to influence procurement strategy and drive cost efficiencies.
Able to demonstrate strong problem-solving, lateral thinking, project management, planning organizational and interpersonal skills.
An exceptional communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across internal stakeholders at all levels of the business up to Executive level and with external contractors/suppliers.
You'll be a natural leader and motivator who recognise and reward great talent, developing individuals to be the best they can. 

Be part of our Procurement Team
Our award-winning Procurement team isn't just about making sure we get the right products at the right price, in the right place at the right time. These subject experts in supply chain are raising the bar in the profession, making sure we are sourcing sustainable goods for our hotels and restaurants in the UK and beyond. Working collaboratively and commercially across the business with an eye on always doing the right thing, there's a lot to go after and modify here, which keeps things really exciting.

Position Sought: Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Tier 1 Contractor

Project: Bridge Refurbishment

Location: Bedfordshire

Duration: 18 months

My client, who is a well established Tier 1 Civil Engineering and Rail contractor, is currently looking for either a Project or Senior QS to independently manage a £13m Bridge refurbishment project based in the Bedforsdhire area as part of a billion pound railway framework.

The scope of works will mostly consist of steel work repairs, structure enhancements, grip blasting and painting. This is an ICC contract with a fixed price option. Currently, the design/procurement phase is complete with the enabling works due to start imminently.

The successful candidate will be independently be running the job, from site, and reporting into the Regional Commercial Lead. The candidate will be responsible, and therefore will need to have a good understanding, of subcontractor management, change management and dealing with variations, cost reporting and understanding of extension of time.

This is a long term freelance role with the option to work on hybrid basis which will be split between site (Bedfordshire) 2 days a week, head office (London) 1 day a week and from home 2 days a week.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years experience within a Quantity Surveyor position
• Experience working on projects related to Bridges
• Must have experience working on NEC forms of contractor or ideally ICC contracts
• Good technical knowledge of construction, bridges and structures
• Experience with cost reporting, extension of time and change management

If you are interested in applying, or would like to find out more details, please apply with your CV.

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.

MY Construction, a main contractor based in Northwest London with projects across London and Middlesex are currently hiring Experienced Carpenter to join our Team in our wood workshop in SG5 (Stotfold)
Carpenter must have professional experience in kitchen and joinery to the highest standard.
offering long-term contracts with competitive compensation
Please contact Mor by email or phone for further information
Email: Mork@myconstruction.co.uk
Mobile: 07756 293 545

Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Why you'll love it here:

Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
Healthcare:Bupa plus family
Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you'll do:

Business partner with heads of construction, refurb project managers, quantity surveyor and fellow colleagues in the property accounting & controls team.
Attend key meetings with acquisition team, property investment team, construction supply chain and external project managers to update on costs on expansionary and non-expansionary projects.
Month end process- commercial finance lead for reporting of UK&I expansionary and non-expansionary capital
Reporting and insight- own the delivery of the monthly UK Expansionary dashboard and support the delivery of the monthly Property and KPI packs.

What we need:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
Analytical mind-set with ability to understand, join dots at speed and requires minimal support in coming up with financial analysis and insight.
Good general accounting knowledge, in particular capital expenditure
Business partnering skills- Experience working with both finance & non-finance teams.

Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that's where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there's no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS

We're are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Junior Quantity Surveyor in the Luton area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* help manage and report on the contractual and financial controls relating largely to their roofing works
* take overall responsibility for the full commercial aspect of the sub-contract from estimating, preselection, procurement / management of the supply chain to final account and retention from our clients.
* prepare reports, analysis contracts/ programmes, budgets, risks to the business and other documents within the tender contract award remit.
* document any changes in design and advise clients of the additional costs, seeking written confirmation of changes and agreement of costs with the client and updating the budgets accordingly for the development before works are instructed to commence.
*analyse existing budgets and make improvements, reviewing plans, and preparing quantity estimates for roofing (and brickwork when required).
*attend and prepare reports for the following monthly meetings: - Weekly Management meetings, Monthly Valuation meetings with clients, Monthly Business/Cost, Value & Reconciliation, Preselection meetings and any such meeting required to undertake your duties.
*review and approve monthly sub-contract/supplier invoices, ensuring that they are accurate, in line with budgeted cost expectations.
*monitor client's payments, following up monthly valuations to ensure that payments are received promptly as per our agreed contract conditions.
*be part of the tender document estimating process, including producing comprehensive estimates for submission to our clients, highlighting any potential issues, risks, assumptions, resources, and caveats to our business.
*work with the buying team to procure specialist products/suppliers (as/ when the project calls for QS-related technical assistance).
*manage and develop the company's surveying/ estimating software and maintain technical knowledge through appropriated CPD.
*Develop robust processes and controls in relation to the QS/ Estimating Dept to ensure the highest level of efficiency, details and performance.
* Evaluate and engage sub-contractors / suppliers that are suitable for the business needs,handling negotiations ensuring the buying meets the business requirements for specification, quality standards, reliability and cost efficiency and preparing subcontract documents.
* Liaise with Site Managers, Clients, Sub/Contractors, Suppliers to establish and maintain professional relationships with our external and internal stakeholders, negotiating as well as building relationships.
* Co-operate and work collaboratively with all other members of the business including the Construction, Buying, Estimating, Finance and Estimating/Quantity Surveying teams

Skills:

* the ideal candidate must have a methodical approach, superb interpersonal skills, a sound knowledge of construction (roofing and brickwork), excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask whilst prioritising workload.
* must have networking abilities in order to promote the company with clients and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

*The successful candidate will ideally have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar but will be offered huge opportunity for growth and further professional development in this role.


If you are interested in this role, please hit apply or contact me on 07501117739 / xhesika.xhaferaj@search.co.uk

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Quantity Surveyor
Bedfordshire
£55K + package
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Bedfordshire area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

The Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors
• Set up job files and all necessary records
• Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts
• In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract
• Update and maintain records
• Assist with contract valuations
• Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment
• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)
• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.
• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records
• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Bedfordshire
£70K + package
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Bedfordshire area that are looking for a brand new Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Oversee a team of Quantity Surveyor's
• Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors
• Set up job files and all necessary records
• Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts
• In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract
• Update and maintain records
• Assist with contract valuations
• Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience of managing QS's
• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment
• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)
• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.
• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records
• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Building Surveyor - on going contract in Bedford - EXCELLENT JOB OPPORTUNITY!

• £400 to £600 per day (gross)
• Monday to Friday (Days)
• The Job is based in Bedford.
• On going contract
• Immediate start for the right applicant

Main Duties:

• To assist the Building Control Manager in running the Building Control section.
• To check applications & work on site and carry out enforcement action where necessary.
• To check demolition notices, dangerous structures, initial notices & unauthorised works.
• To maintain accurate written records. Input/extracting data from the departments IT system as required.
• Liaise &/or consult with external agencies, stakeholders, statutory undertakers, the public, contractors, professional persons, elected members & internal departments.
• To provide technical advice on all matters relating to the Building Control function & associated legislation.

Requirements:

• Must be a full member of the RICS, CABE, or equivalent & have considerable recent experience working as an operational Building Control Inspector within a Building Control Unit.
• Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of building control regulations & understanding of building operations on all types of buildings within your level of registration.
• Must have a good practical demonstrable understanding of statutory enforcement powers. Address highly complex issues, which require solutions, which will stand the test of time.
• Hold a full current valid driving licence.

£400 to £600 per day (gross) - Monday to Friday - on going contract - superb working environment.

Fantastic opportunity and perfect for candidates living in the Bedford area, with building control experience.

Call Albert at Carbon60 on 07736215026 or email your CV if interested.

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

Kenect Recruitment are currently looking for a Outstanding Residential Property Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/Legal Executive for our client which is a successful law firm in Bedford.

Duties:

• Prepare and review legal documents related to residential property transactions
• Conduct title searches and review property records
• Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, and lenders to ensure smooth and timely closings
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts on behalf of clients
• Provide guidance and advice to clients regarding legal requirements and obligations
• Maintain accurate and organized files and documentation
• Experience in areas of; Freehold, Leasehold, Sales, Purchases, Re-mortgages, Shared Ownership Schemes, Rights to Buy, Transfer of Equity and Lease extensions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field
• Proven experience as a Residential Conveyancer or similar role
• A minimum of 5 years PQE in the relevant area of law
• Good client care skills, provide professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of conduct
• Strong IT skills
• Effective business development skills with proven marketing strategies
• Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
• Up-to-date knowledge and skills in compliance with Continuing Professional Development, CQS and internal training expectations
• Proven experience of handling own caseload
• Strong knowledge of property law and regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision
• Proficient in legal software and MS Office Suite
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Please attach a Cover letter with your CV.

For any questions contact Stuart on 07877 513826