Total 4 Construction / Property job vacancies in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have a superb opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways business, working on the Highways Term Maintenance contract based out of Luton.

The Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage Quantity Surveyors and/or Assistant Quantity Surveyors to successfully deliver the project.

About you

• An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical bias is advantageous.
• Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Relevant commercial experience from a Civils/Highways background

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

General Building Operative - Construction Labourer
Bedford, MK40 4UL.
Contract Position - 3 weeks.
6 Days a week Monday - Saturday, 10 -12 hours per day.
Our client is a leading UK engineering business specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the manufacturing industry. The huge range of work carried out by the company includes pipework and plant installations, planned and preventive maintenance, facilities management along with a variety of other engineering services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a general building operative - construction labourer to join the company supporting a high-profile project in Bedford, MK40 4UL.
Duties
As an experienced general building operative - construction labourer you will be working on site at a food manufacturing facility, assisting with the construction of a new extension to the canning line. Specific duties will include working with the tiling company to lay wall and floor tiles to the new production area. Typically moving tiles from the storage area to where they will be installed, mixing adhesive, preparing grout and keeping the work area clean and free from packaging. Other duties will include assisting the tilers as necessary and general labouring tasks including removing rubbish to skips.
About You
Based ideally in Bedford you will need to live within a commutable distance of MK40 4UL as no travel or accommodation costs will be covered.
Experience of working within a physically demanding construction environment and a sound construction background is essential for this work.
Due to the time critical programme of works you must be able to work on Saturday.
CSCS or an equivalent Construction Health and Safety qualification is preferred.
Interested ?
In return for your experience, you will receive an hourly rate between £15.50PAYE and £20.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 for an immediate response. The works start on Thursday 28th November.

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

Your new role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are expanding our commercial management team to support National Highways' annual £1bn investment programme to maintain the Strategic Road Network. As part of this, we have exciting opportunities for Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join our team.

You will support (and in some cases lead) commercial and contract management of schemes of value from £1m to more than £30m. The complex nature and diversity of the portfolio ensures the opportunity for you to develop new skills and capabilities, whether you are working towards gaining Chartered Surveyor status, or simply seeking to enhance your experience to date.

The role will be primarily based in our Bedford office with a requirement to attend other NH Offices / Site when required. In all cases we have a flexible hybrid working approach, meaning the role will be a combination of office/agile home working with a general expectation of office working at least 2 days per week.

What you'll be leading on

• Supply Chain management including sending enquiry documentation, quotation assessment, work order award and instructions to supply chain where required. Supply Chain Payment assessment including all relevant documentation on a monthly basis.
• Assisting in the management of site level change control including early warning and compensation event management and assessment, both to the Client and to the supply chain as necessary.
• Monitor actual cost against targets.
• Manage own portfolio of works under supervision from QS/ SQS.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure that Schemes Tracker is up-to-date, data is accurate and reconciled against other sources.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with supply chain contractors.

To be successful you'll need

• To have either achieved or be working towards a degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant technical qualification and/or completion of a formally recognised graduate programme, apprenticeship or similar. Alternatively, you will be working towards a Chartered qualification within a relevant professional organisation, such as RICS, ICES, or equivalent.
• Basic experience of contract administration, desirably using NEC forms of contract.
• Intermediate level MS Excel (basic formula, pivot tables, formatting).
• You will have good written and verbal communication skills enabling you to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of commercial management.

A bit about us

There's never been a better time to join our Commercial Operations team.

We're a growing, vibrant team helping to drive the most ambitious roads investment programme our country has ever seen. You'll be involved in the design of our modern, progressive contracts and partnerships, negotiating best commercial terms, galvanizing innovation and producing smart cost estimates and plans. Building in every opportunity to ensure that our customers and road workers get home safe and well every day while travelling or working on our road network.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Curriculum Coordinator within our Construction and Engineering provision based at our Barnfield campus, Luton.

The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the Head of School to plan, organise and co-ordinate the Construction and Engineering curriculum. You will build strong relationships with both colleagues and employers to enhance the programmes of study, to ensure the curriculum supports learners’ progression and provides knowledge and skills for the future.

You will support the Head of School to drive KPI’s, ensuring challenging targets are set and achieved for recruitment, retention and success of students as well as developing innovative approaches to the curriculum delivery.

You will ensure high levels of quality are maintained by supporting the delivery and design of curriculum to meet the guidelines set by the awarding bodies; ensuring students gain the skills needed for further and higher education, or meaningful employment.

You will be the first point of contact for colleagues and external agencies, so good communication skills and a commitment to the College’s standards and values are essential. We are looking for a proactive and positive individual capable of working with staff across the College on a day-to-day basis.

You will hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, and ideally an assessor and IQA qualification. Teaching commitments will require a qualification with subject knowledge in one of the subject areas taught within the School.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024. The successful candidate will join our team from January 2025.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.

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