Total 141 Construction / Property job vacancies in Chatham, Kent, me4 3az

Are you and experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor or an establish Quantity Surveyor looking for progression in your career? - Salary £50,000

The company:

You will be working for one of the UK's leading and most successful Tier 1 contractors. They specialise in a variety of types of projects, including residential, health-care, education, commercial and refurbishment. These projects earn them a revenue of over £2bn yearly. This contractor is both progressive and ambitious, this is appreciated by their employees and shown in their high staff retention rates.

The role:

In this role you will be working on projects with values ranging between £10m and £40m, these projects will be in the health-care and education sector throughout the Kent area. These projects will be either JCT or NEC, therefore experience and knowledge on these types of contracts would be highly beneficial. Along with having experience on 2 stage projects.

You will be taking on responsibility from the beginning to end of the projects, therefore experience in both pre-contract and post-contract duties will be essential to your success in this role. Due to these responsibilities, dealing with sub-contractors, ensuring contractual compliance and liaising with clients will be a crucial part of your role. You will mostly be working within the office however there is some opportunity for hybrid working.

The benefits:

This Quantity Surveyor role comes with a salary of £45,000-£50,000 along with a pension. You will benefit from working with an extremely reputable contractor who take time and effort to invest in their employee's career development. They have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where each individual is an important part in a bigger team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in an inclusive and supportive environment that is not to be missed. Apply today or for more information contact Lily Pearmund on 07752467540 or lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Lead

Location: Maidstone

Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + car allowance and package

Key Responsibilities

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing the commercial resources and project teams on the assigned project, using your commercial expertise and wealth of knowledge you will maximise the cashflow and margin as well as assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £20m. We will also need you to be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator.

If you are a Managing Quantity Surveyor and are interested in this position, please call Aaron Milliam.

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.

Job Title: Quanity Surveyor

Location: North Kent

Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance and package

Key Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing the commercial resources and project teams on the assigned project, using your commercial expertise and wealth of knowledge you will maximise the cashflow and margin as well as assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £20m. We will also need you to be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor and are interested in this position, please call Aaron Milliam

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.

Damp and Mould Surveyor
Kent
£45K - £52K
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Housing Association in the Kent area who are looking for a brand new Surveyor to join their team covering Damp and Mould projects in Kent.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor who has previous experience working on Social Housing Damp works projects.

Duties:

• To manage all surveying duties within the housing stock and carry out any technical inspections on the planned works projects
• To provide summary reports where required of all on-going managed cases and technical de-canted properties outlining levels of performance of the contractors and performance manage contractors delivering repairs to ensure strict timelines of completions are adhered to
• To undertake technical inspections of the homes including all leased properties to distinguish planned works in line with the companies Policy's
• Commercial Awareness within Reactive Repairs and Damp and Mould projects
• To liaise, monitor and progress all planned maintenance to the home's regeneration stock through its DLO and partnering contractors

Key Knowledge:

• Previous Social Housing experience required
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Experience working on repairs, damp and mould projects
• IT Literate

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

I am looking for a well established Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a Leading Main contractor based in Maidstone. - Salary up to £85,000!!

The company:

They are a Main Contractor based in Maidstone that have multiple projects coming up in the Kent area. They work in the Healthcare, Education, and Commercial Sectors, and are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. They want someone to become part of their close-knit team and stay for the long run, to lead and become a pivotal member to the success of their projects.

The role:

In this role you will be working on 2-3 projects at one time, based all over Kent. You will be working from their office in Maidstone to work closely with their already existing Commercial team. You will be expected to carry out the standard roles and responsibilities of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, taking on their new and upcoming projects.

The benefits:

This role comes with a very generous salary of up up to £85,000, you will also benefit from working for an employer that is as invested in your career progression as you are. You will be working in an inclusive and diverse environment with support from you peers as and when needed.

If this a role you are interested in email me at lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk or call me on 07752 467 540.

I am currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a Leading Main contractor based in Maidstone. - Salary upwards of £65,000!!

The company:

They are a Main Contractor based in Maidstone that have multiple projects coming up in the Kent area. They work in the Healthcare, Education, and Commercial Sectors, and are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. They want someone to become part of their close-knit team and stay for the long run to grow and develop with the company, eventually moving up into the Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

The role:

In this role you will be working on 2-3 projects at one time, based all over Kent. You will be working from their office in Maidstone to work closely with their already existing Commercial team. You will be expected to carry out the standard roles and responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor, taking on their new and upcoming projects.

The benefits:

This role comes with a very generous salary of upwards of £65,000, you will also benefit from working for an employer that is as invested in your career progression as you are. You will be working in an inclusive and diverse environment with support from you peers as and when needed

If this a role you are interested in email me at lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk or call me on 07752 467 540.

Randstad CPE are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor from an MEP background to effectively manage costs for our client, a well established and dynamic Sub-contractor.

Do you have good working knowledge of commercial, residential, and public funded projects- New build and refurbishment?

Your key duties will include:

- Support the Project Managers and carry out the quantity surveying function on bespoke projects for public sector clients

- Tender documentation and contract negotiation

- Review and analyse project costs

- Valuations and Progress Claims

- Ensure governance is followed in terms of type of Contract including JCT & NEC 3 and adhere to terms and conditions as well as guide the Operations team

- Reporting of fiscal data on projects

- Implement effective cost control measures to monitor project expenditures and prevent budget overruns.

- Stay informed about relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards related to M & E projects.
- Ensure all activities and documentation adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Explore opportunities to enhance current procedures

- Liaise with clients, site production staff, stakeholders and the supply chain.

- Responsible for the supply chain and management of the on going sub contractor agreements

- Manage the monthly applications and raise any early warning notices and compensation events as required

- Manage any cost adjustments and Change Requests

- Cost Value reconciliation for projects

- Support the Estimating team as required

- Analysis of budgets and estimating changes where necessary

- Attend any site and client meetings as required

- Cost estimation and budget preparation

Skills and Qualifications

- A minimum of 3 years experience

- ONC, HNC, BSC or similar in Quantity Surveying or Construction

- Experience within a M&E Contractor/sub-contractor or Facilities Management contractor. Strong knowledge of MEP systems

- MCIOB desirable

In return our client will offer:

Competitive salary and Pension Scheme as well as a Healthcare plan including online GP appointments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded firm that offers development and progression.

Please speak to me today to discuss your application.

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.

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

• Prepares all market-ready apartments, which may include painting, carpet cleaning/repair, general repairs, and housekeeping to ensure a quality product to our residents. 
• Completes resident service request in a timely manner. 
• Has knowledge of various maintenance functions including and not limited to plumbing, pool maintenance, air conditioning, heating, general carpentry skills, appliance, electrical, painting, caulking, snow removal, scheduling, and life safety issues. 
• Maintains grounds, pools/ hot tubs, common areas, and dog parks to keep them clean, free of trash, debris, and other safety issues. 
• Performs on-call emergency procedures as required. 
• Reports any maintenance issues that affect the budget such as life safety, vacant repairs, property damages, and common area needs to the manager. 
• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance and records such activities. 
• Is knowledgeable of state, local, and federal housing laws, codes, policies, and systems regarding maintenance. 
• Attends and participates in training programs as required by Cushman & Wakefield and local city and state jurisdictions. 
• Provide superior customer service and represent the company in a professional manner at all times. 

COMPETENCIES:  

• Must be able to work any shift Sunday-Saturday to support the company's business needs. 
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs. 
• Must possess a valid Driver's License. 
• CPO if required by city or state. 
• EPA 608 - Minimum of Type II 
• Follow all Cushman & Wakefield safety policies and procedures 

IMPORTANT EDUCATION  

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school  

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE  

• 3+ years of related experience 
• EPA 608 – Minimum Type II, or CPO, or local city required certificate  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 10 % of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 100 pounds frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

A new Intermediate Quantity Surveyor position has just arrived in Ashford Kent!

Location: Ashford, Kent

Contract type: Freelance

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 1 year+

Salary/Rate: £200 - 250

Randstad CPE contact: Liberty O'Shea at the Maidstone branch

The Company

Civils projects they manage are varied which ensure full engagement from their team. The key operating sectors included Groundworks, civils projects and small build projects.

The Role

As one of Quantity Surveyors you will be responsible for managing a variety of packages under a site based Quantity Surveyor, Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Manage commercial resources of the project to maximise margin through the placement of subcontractor contracts.
• Control subcontract packages from enquiry through to final account.
• Package management and change control.
• Regularly review with the team contractual risks and implement strategies to mitigate risk.
• Assessment of variations and valuations of subcontractor accounts.
• Authorise placement of contracts, materials and plant orders.
• Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quantity), negotiation, invoicing and payment of the supply chain.

About You

• You will have gained circa 5+ years experience, ideally working for a main/principal contractor.
• Have a solid level of education including a minimum of HND qualification (Quantity Surveying or Construction Management is desirable).
• The ability to work seamlessly with clients and the supply chain.
• Be able to control subcontract packages from enquiry through to final account.
• Strong IT literacy in Microsoft Office packages.
• Recent and relevant experience (at least 2 years with a main/principal contractor).
• Strong organisational skills with proven time management skills.

What you will get in return:

• A very competitive day rate.
• Opportunity for further contracts across the region.
• Access to a host of training course through Randstad CPE.
• The chance to work on a well resourced project.

What to do next:

If you feel this role meets your expectations please click apply and upload your latest cv. If you are seeking a new role in the future please feel free to contact Randstad CPE's Maidstone branch (01622357230) option 2 for a confidential discussion where we can provide advice, assistance with training and update you on our latest vacancies.

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 client is a national Tier 1 main contractor based near Canterbury in Kent. They build education, residential, retail, leisure and health care projects up to a value of £50m

They require an established Quantity Surveyor (or potentially Senior Quantity Surveyor)

Salary: Up to £60,000 + car allowance and package for intermediate level Quantity Surveyors. The salary will be negotiable for Senior Quantity Surveyors based on experience.

If you are interested in this position and would like more information, please get in touch with Aaron Milliam

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 client is a tier 1 main contractor and they are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their existing commercial team.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Herne Bay

Job Purpose

The person in this role will provide appropriate, considered commercial advice and support that enables the successful delivery of the Work Packages. This is to include ensuring the right procurement routes are determined at the outset and that commercial contractual rights and obligations are discharged properly and in line with agreed risk strategies.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The post holder will work with and report to a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Duties

• Comply with environmental instructions and to identify potential risks to the environment, or areas where environmental impact can be reduced.
• To identify and manage risks, particularly those which affect safety, and to ensure that all tasks under your control are performed with the utmost regard for health and safety. To facilitate effective communication on risk and safety issues at all times
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned by the Head of Department from time to time. Such duties will, however, be reasonable in relation to the jobholder's skills, abilities and status.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Educated to A-level or higher.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in Quantity Surveying or Built Asset Procurement
• Knowledge and experience of civil engineering or building, projects.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working within a project management environment
• High level of expertise in Microsoft Office applications - in particular Excel and Word.

If you are interested in this position please get in touch with Aaron Milliam

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.

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quanity Surveyor

Location: North Kent

Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £65,000 + car allowance and package

Key Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing the commercial resources and project teams on the assigned project, using your commercial expertise and wealth of knowledge you will maximise the cashflow and margin as well as assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £20m. We will also need you to be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor and are interested in this position, please call Aaron Milliam

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.

Company Overview: Our established and growing client is a distinguished RIBA Chartered architecture practice located in Kent & Surrey. The company is comprised of a dedicated and expanding team of professional architects and conservation specialists.
Position Overview: They are seeking an experienced Land & Measured Building Surveyor who has the enthusiasm drive and direction to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in working with their high-value client base, with a primary focus on historic buildings. The successful candidate will have the credibility, gravitas, and professional demeanour suitable for the opportunity and collaborate closely with our clients' architects, heritage experts, and conservation consultants to ensure the seamless integration of land and measured building survey data into the design and planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Surveying Expertise: Conduct detailed land and measured building surveys, particularly focusing on period and Grade I listed properties.
2. Data Integration: Collaborate with architects and conservation specialists to integrate survey data into the design and planning processes.
3. Client Engagement: Act as a dedicated point of contact for clients throughout the surveying process, ensuring clear communication and understanding of client requirements.
4. Project Management: Manage surveying projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
5. Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant regulations and standards pertaining to land and building surveys, ensuring compliance throughout the process.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the architecture and conservation teams, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Land & Measured Building Surveyor, ideally with a focus on historic or unusual properties.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard surveying equipment and software - as this is a new role you can be part of the decision on what kit and software is right for you.
• Own equipment and strong post process skills are an advantage
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• RICS accreditation or equivalent would be an advantage

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid/flexible working environment
• Become part of a collaborative, friendly, positive, and dynamic team.
• Be part of a new capability for the company and have significant involvement in the setting up and direction of the department
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Involvement in prestigious projects with a focus on heritage design.
• Potential future leadership opportunities

If you are a passionate and experienced Land & Measured Building Surveyor seeking a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of historic properties, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of the team.