Total 120 Construction / Property job vacancies in Bristol, Bristol, BS11 8DZ

Pre-Construction Manager - Bristol - Tier 1

An opportunity has arisen to join a leading construction main contractor, who is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to come and join the team. As the Pre-Construction Manager, you will be tasked with undertaking all pre-construction activities. You will work closely with design teams, providing invaluable input during the tender stage and ensuring a smooth transition to the construction phase.

Your day to day will look like:

• Manage and coordinate all Pre-Construction activities
• Manage the Pre-Construction process from tender issue through to handover to the operational team
• Work collaboratively with the members of the Pre-Construction team, inclusive of governance, commercial, estimating, planning, and design management to ensure milestones are identified, monitored, and achieved to successfully complete the Pre-Construction process
• Attend site visits to view the projects during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process

Requirements for the role:

• Degree qualified
• Previous Pre-Construction experience with a main contractor
• A proven record of successful project delivery
• The ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, and suppliers
• Full UK Drivers Licence

If you are interested in the role of the Pre-Construction Manager, then please apply directly to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Alternatively, please contact Sam today for more information.

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

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Leading Main Contractor

Location: Bristol

Package: £25,000 - £45,000 + Car / Allowance + Amazing Projects + Progression + Holiday + Private Pension

Are you a dedicated and ambitious professional looking to further your career in the dynamic field of quantity surveying? Do you want to work for one of the leading contractors in Bristol currently? Do you have a passion for construction and a keen eye for detail? Do you want to work for a reputable industry leader based in the busy South West? Want to play your part of shaping the landscape of Bristol?

About Us:

This client has been at the forefront of the construction industry for over 30 years. They specialise in delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable construction solutions to a diverse range of clients. Their commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction sets us apart as a market leader.

Job Overview:

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in supporting their quantity surveying team in the successful delivery of construction projects. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects while learning from experienced professionals in the field. This is an ideal role for a driven individual who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documents, budgets, and cost estimates.

Assisting with the measurement and valuation of work completed on site.

Collaborating with the project team to monitor project costs and variations.

Supporting the negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes and claims.

Conducting regular site visits to ensure accurate measurement and assessment of work.

Utilising industry-standard software for quantity surveying and project management.

Qualifications and Skills:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in using relevant quantity surveying software

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A proactive and self-motivated attitude.

Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Structured training and development opportunities.

Exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

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.

Your new firm
Our client is a highly respected Top 50 international law firm that boasts an established and growing Bristol-based Construction team with ambitious plans for the months ahead. With an outstanding reputation, our client currently has a job opening for a talented Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their tight-knit and collegiate team.


Your new role
This exciting role will bring the opportunity to handle a broad and varied caseload of contentious construction work for a portfolio of leading domestic and international clients with a focus on working with leading contractors.
You will be given client and matter responsibility from the outset, advising on the full remit of contentious advice, whilst supporting more senior lawyers in the team on larger scale contentious construction cases.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified Contentious Construction lawyer used to picking up your own caseload and developing strong client relationships, who is keen to establish yourself as an expert in your field.

You will be used to working for demanding clients looking for timely, commercial advice.
While the caseload will be exclusively contentious, experience in a mixed contentious and non-contentious construction role would equally be of interest.
You will have an excellent work ethic, clear attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return
This is a great Contentious Construction job in the current market with a leading international firm that will suit an ambitious Contentious Construction lawyer looking to build their legal career with an industry leader.

As well as excellent ongoing training and investment, you will be exposed to working on high-value construction claims for an enviable client base. With an excellent salary and benefits package on offer, this is a standout opportunity in the market.

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 please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.


We would expect candidates to have gained the requisite PQE to apply for this role, but this does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less PQE. INDHLEG

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Responsive Surveyor

3 months contract

Bristol

About the role

Responsible for ensuring that responsive repairs, including relets, are carried out satisfactorily from end-to-end of the process, including monitoring the work of the trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high-quality work, getting work done "right-first-time" and achieving high customer satisfaction within budgetary targets and providing a cost effective, value for money service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre and post repairs, exchange and relet inspections as directed by the Council's scheduling system and in liaison with the Trade Teams. Diagnose, assess and specify work required, in consultation with the customer. Order work through the Council's IT systems.
• Manage the delivery and quality of work carried out by internal workforce Trade Teams and external contractors, in order to maximise customer experience and satisfaction, taking the lead responsibility on dealing with any issues or complaints in a timely manner, ensuring any lessons learnt from these experiences are implemented as part of driving forward improvements to the service and continuously improving customer experience.
• Own repairs and complaints taking responsibility for actioning from end-to-end of the process. Ensure that where work is delegated or carried out by other parties, such as contractors, that over-view is managed and deadlines achieved successfully. Ensure customers are kept informed of progress throughout the process and that the work is completed to quality, financial and time targets. Champion an excellent customer/stakeholder experience with Housing Delivery Responsive Repairs.
• Take responsibility for maintaining excellent levels of communication with customers from end to end of the service.
• Manage customer expectation on escorted viewing of relets. Ensure clarity on letting standards and tenant responsibility.
• Specify the property refurbishment requirements ensuring the project is delivered to the target timescale and within budget
• Manage quotes from external contractors for specialist work, including achieving value for money whenever possible. Monitor and action dependencies, such as scaffolding checks. Ensure coordination and sequencing of work between teams and contractors.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

Our client is looking for a repairs surveyor to join their team on a temporary contract lasting until November 2024. In this role you will be part of the voids department and you will be responsible for ensuring that responsive repairs, including re lets, are carried out satisfactorily from end-to-end of the process, including monitoring work of trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high quality work, getting work "right-first-time" and achieving high customer satisfaction, within budgetary targets and providing a cost effective, value for money service.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out pre and post repairs
• Assist with exit interviews
• Carry out pre specification works
• Lead void works

You will need:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction field
• Experience in a building, surveying or similar construction related environment.
• Experience of supervision of contractors/ sub-contractors working within agreed timescales
• Experience of budget management or the ability to manage a budget effectively.
• Hold a full current valid UK driving license.

If you have the skills or would like to know more, please apply now!

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

Exciting Opportunity: Senior Property Compliance Officer

Are you passionate about property compliance and safety? We're thrilled to announce a new opening for a
Senior Property Compliance Officer in Bristol!

The team play a crucial role in ensuring our homes meet and exceed all property health, safety, and compliance standards.

What You'll Receive:

Starting salary of £37,58037 hours per week in a hybrid/agile working environment30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 1 day volunteering leaveAbility to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave£700 flexi-benefit for breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities, and more6.16% pension contribution + life assuranceCompany sick pay (up to 14 weeks full pay + 14 weeks half pay)Interest-free loan of up to £1000Development opportunities through Brighter Places UniversityPaid professional membershipAdditional benefits like free immunisations, eye tests, discounted bus fares, and an employee assistance program

Your Responsibilities:

Log, action, and record property compliance data to meet statutory and regulatory health and safety requirements.Collaborate with contractors to maintain excellent customer service standards and monitor their duties.Oversee compliance performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.Work closely with Housing Services and Development teams to ensure standards are met (e.g., legionella, cleaning, asbestos).

Who We're Looking For:

Values-driven individuals passionate about exceptional customer service.Experience at a senior level, leading and managing teams.Knowledge of relevant compliance and health and safety legislation.Strong analytical abilities in data analysis.Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated.Valid driving license.

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Senior Building Surveyor needed in Bristol, £298 per day PAYE - Reference: RQ1288511

• Contribution to a providing a planned maintenance programme
• Project Management and specification of minor capital projects max £1-2m including seeking planning ( including Listed building consent) and building control consent, awarding and managing build contract.
• Managing responsive and remedial repairs by appointing contractors to undertake minor repairs including specification and seeking consents for repairs if necessary.
• Securing advice, calculation and specification of mechanical and electrical systems for replacement and renewal or supply to new capital project.
• Specification, contract award and management off supply of new M and E systems for new construction.
• Securing appropriate advice and calculation of replacement systems to enable bidding for Public Sector decarbonisation and contribution to Net Zero targets.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Senior Estate Surveyor

3 months initial Inside IR35

Bristol

About the role

1. Condition Surveys and reports on condition
2. Contribution to a providing a planned maintenance programme
3. Project Management and specification of minor capital projects max £1-2m including seeking planning (including Listed building consent) and building control consent, awarding and managing build contract.
4. Managing responsive and remedial repairs by appointing contractors to undertake minor repairs including specification and seeking consents for repairs if necessary.
5. Specific advice, calculation and specification of mechanical and electrical systems for replacement and renewal or supply to new capital project.
6. Specification, contract award and management off supply of new M and E systems for new construction.
7. Advice and calculation of replacement systems to enable bidding for Public Sector decarbonisation and contribution to Net Zero targets.
8. high degree of work with the commercial estate team working within Bath's predominantly retail portfolio

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

Our client is looking for a response repairs surveyor to join them on a temporary contract until August 2024. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that responsive repairs, including relets, are carried out satisfactorily from end-to-end of the process, including monitoring the work of the trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high quality work, getting work done "right-first-time" and achieving high customer satisfaction within budgetary targets and providing a cost effective, value for money service.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out pre and post repairs, exchange and re let inspections as directed by the Council's scheduling system and in liaison with the Trade Teams. Diagnose, assess and specify work required, in consultation with the customer. Order work through the Council's IT systems.
• Take responsibility for maintaining excellent levels of communication with customers from end to end of the service.
• Own repairs and complaints taking responsibility for actioning from end-to-end of the process. Ensure that where work is delegated or carried out by other parties, such as contractors, that over-view is managed and deadlines achieved successfully. Ensure customers are kept informed of progress throughout the process and that the work is completed to quality, financial and time targets. Champion an excellent customer/stakeholder experience with Housing Delivery Responsive Repairs.
• Respond to out of hours queries from the Emergency Call Out centre, as necessary.

You will need:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction field, plus a further period of relevant practical experience to demonstrate competence in the field
• Equivalent knowledge and skill demonstrated from significant and relevant experience in a building, surveying or similar construction related environment.
• Experience of budget management or the ability to manage a budget effectively.
• Full UK drivers licence.

If you have the skills and experience or would like to know more, please apply now!

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

Our client is looking for a response repairs surveyor to join them on a temporary contract until August 2024. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that responsive repairs, including relets, are carried out satisfactorily from end-to-end of the process, including monitoring the work of the trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high quality work, getting work done "right-first-time" and achieving high customer satisfaction within budgetary targets and providing a cost effective, value for money service.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out pre and post repairs, exchange and re let inspections as directed by the Council's scheduling system and in liaison with the Trade Teams. Diagnose, assess and specify work required, in consultation with the customer. Order work through the Council's IT systems.
• Take responsibility for maintaining excellent levels of communication with customers from end to end of the service.
• Own repairs and complaints taking responsibility for actioning from end-to-end of the process. Ensure that where work is delegated or carried out by other parties, such as contractors, that over-view is managed and deadlines achieved successfully. Ensure customers are kept informed of progress throughout the process and that the work is completed to quality, financial and time targets. Champion an excellent customer/stakeholder experience with Housing Delivery Responsive Repairs.
• Respond to out of hours queries from the Emergency Call Out centre, as necessary.

You will need:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction field, plus a further period of relevant practical experience to demonstrate competence in the field
• Equivalent knowledge and skill demonstrated from significant and relevant experience in a building, surveying or similar construction related environment.
• Experience of budget management or the ability to manage a budget effectively.
• Full UK drivers licence.

If you have the skills and experience or would like to know more, please apply now!

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

Our well established client who provide housing services is looking for a Property Repairs and Maintenance Operative to cover Bristol.

Reporting to the Head of Property, you will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks to properties within the business. You will be required to carry out repair/installation as necessary. This role involves working from home with daily travel to carry out repairs and maintenance in the properties where Service Users reside.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out tasks in occupied and empty properties such as the following:

• Plumbing:Carry out a range of plumbing repairs and minor installations.
• Carpentry:Carry out a range of carpentry and joinery repairs and installations including installation and/or repair of various windows, doors and frames, UPVC components, framed ledged & braced, ledged and braced and internal plywood doors; fences, soffits, fascia and bargeboards. Joinery work including the fitting of and/or repair to architraves, skirting bath panel and frames, the fitting of kitchen units and worktops, the fitting and repair of double glazed units, locks, floorboards, and stud walls.
• Plastering:Patch plastering
• Painting & Decorating:Carry out a range of painting and redecoration tasks including prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding and steam cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery by applying fillers/ sealant. Prepare/sand surface for application of decorative product.
• Groundwork:Carry out a range of groundwork, fencing and clearance repairs and renewals

REQUIRED SKILLS:
*Previous property repair and maintenance experience
*Good communication skills both verbal and written
*Able to work independently or as part of a team
*Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Software
*High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

SALARY, BENEFITS AND HOURS:

• £29,960 increasing to £33,671.83 after 6 month probation
• A company van can be provided, or if you have your own van, you will receive a £4,000 allowance.
• 33 holiday package (25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral Scheme
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• Mon-Fri 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm

The successful applicant will need a driving licence, their own tools and will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.

Interested in this permanent role, covering the Bristol area. Please email or contact me on 07483 340870.

Your new company

Our client, a collaborative and nurturing international firm, is looking for a Paralegal/Claims Handler to join their Property and Casualty team in Bristol, who act on numerous claims for clients throughout the UK. This role is based in our client's Bristol office (minimum of 2 days per week in the office). However, you will be able to work remotely from home for part of the week if desired as the firm operates a hybrid working policy. You will receive full training and consistent support.

Your new role

You will be working as part of an already established but growing claims handling team that handles Property and Casualty claims on an outsourced basis. The team handles claims on behalf of leading insurers, acting under delegated authority levels for pre-litigated matters from first notification of loss to resolution. You will be running a caseload which requires you to review and investigate cover, assist insured insureds, respond to claims and report to Insurers where necessary.Working with the Head of Claims and other team members, you'll be responsible for a technical and efficient delivery of service, as well as collectively, building and shaping the team for the future.Day to day duties will include:

• Reviewing insurance policy terms, identifying, investigating, and reporting potential issues to insurers.
• Assisting Insureds to respond appropriately to complaints and claims, investigating externally where appropriate and considering at an early stage the merits and value of claims.
• Negotiating settlement of claims within the delegated authority. Working efficiently, commercially, and equitably in line with delegated authority.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have prior Claims Handling and/or litigation experience; experience of Insurance is preferable but not essential. Ideally you will have a Law degree, or will be working towards ACII, CILEx or equivalent legal qualification, alternatively you might have significant experience in claims, with technical knowledge and expertise.An understanding of how to provide excellent customer service is essential and you will be hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated, with competent skills in Microsoft Office. Previous experience of using a case management system is desirable.

What you'll get in return

Joining a leading international law practice, alongside a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of the firm's benefits. Our client boasts an extensive variety of benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, dental and medical insurance, income protection, gym memberships amongst more. Their brand-new offices are in central Bristol.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please contact Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal on 0117 374 6300 for further information.

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.

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Your new firm

Our great client is looking to hire a fantastic Senior Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer to join their Team in Bristol.

Your new role

This opportunity is excellent for a thoroughly experienced Senior Residential Conveyancer/Solicitor/CILEx Lawyer who is business minded and ready to take on a challenge. This is an important role in the Team as you will be overlooking the output of a sub team of 4-5 staff lawyers.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Taking care of a mixed caseload of residential property work mainly shared ownership transactions being purchases, sales, staircasing, lease extensions but including straight transactions mix.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions.
• Supervising and controling output of junior members of the team.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this exciting opportunity, you will need to have plenty of residential property experience and demonstrable abilities in business development, marketing, and demonstrating the ability to build upon the client base. You will also need to have a proven track record of managing more junior members of a team. This client is quite keen to find someone proactive that will supervise the output of enquiries, report on title, reports on searches of team and actually conduct transactions themselves.

What you'll get in return

As well as a competitive salary, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including the excellent hybrid opportunity of working 1 day per week in the office.With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full-time lawyers and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.

What you'll need to do now

If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact Ralph Barreto on 0117374 6300.

If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker are working a number of Bristol based construction contractors who are looking for a Quantity surveyor to join their growing teams. We are looking for people with a strong construction background ideally within fitout and build.

What we can offer you:

• Salary upwards of £50,000
• Flexible working options
• Company car or car allowance

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor

Your new company

One of the largest MGA's in the UK, based in the heart of the City that specialises in SME to mid-market Property & Casualty business. They have fantastic relationships with their panel of brokers and put their clients at the centre of their Underwriting strategy.

Due to growth and recent company restructuring, they are now looking to add a Development Underwriter to their South West of England division.

Your new role

As a Development Underwriter, you will be responsible for writing new business within the Commercial / Property book, adding to an already strong pipeline. They have committed brokers in the region and are looking for an individual to come in and add value to the proposition.
Predominately a remote role, you will be expected to be on the road, arranging broker appointments and winning new business.

What you'll need to succeed

5+ Years experience underwriting Commercial / Property business
Confidence to go out and meet with brokers / sell the companies products
Enjoy taking on responsibility / entrepreneurial mindset
Prior broker relationships are preferred but not essential.

What you'll get in return

Salary dependent on experience & size of transferable business
Bonus structure based on business written
Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive pension scheme

What you need to do now

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

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